Going - Heavy. Showery
Jackpot Pool - €5,578.20 Dividend - €1,109.40 Winning Units - 3.54. Placepot Pool - €25,471.39 Dividend - €353.50 Winning Units - 50.49. Days Aggregate - €105,141.88 Last Year
Something opens chasing account in Thurles opener
Townend bags Grade 3 prize on Policeman
Bland gets off the mark in style
It took a while but it’s great to get her head in front. She was second to Mighty Jeremy, who went on to win a few races, on similar ground at Clonmel last year. I’d say that’s what she wants. We could tip away with her for a while as long as the ground is yielding or softer. Two and a half is her trip.
Answering gains deserved success
Cian only lives 200 yards down the road and that’s his first winner at Thurles. He was off for six months after breaking his leg in Listowel and I think he’s only back a few weeks so it’s great to get him a winner. It was an ideal opportunity after his last two runs. I know he’s a nine-year-old but he’s improving all the time and is only coming to himself this year. We’ll probably find a handicap for him down the line and maybe a bit further would suit. He goes on all ground and seems to handle that well. All options are open for him. This race was for trainers who hadn’t 20 winners over jumps last year and it’s great to be able to get a race like that.
Royale repels Boy in conditions hurdle
Fountain strikes again for O'Sullivan
Barron shines on debutante Lady
She finished third in a schooling race here about ten days ago. We were expecting a good run but naturally we didn’t think we’d beat the favourite. She was bought to do something on the Flat and she handles the ground. Hopefully she’ll jump a hurdle. She might go for a mares’ bumper.
