
Results From Thurles - Saturday, 24th March 2018
Thurles 14:10 Result
Devil's Bit Beginners Chase
- 5YO plus, 9 Runners
- Chase, Turf
- Winner £7,392, 2nd £2,292, 3rd £1,092, 4th £492, 5th £192
- Distance 2m 6f 0y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 14:10
- Winning Time 10:03
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
prominent, slight mistake 8th, 2nd from 10th, on terms from before straight, led before 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from before last
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2nd2 ½ lengths
prominent, on terms from 8th, left in lead 10th, joined from before straight, headed before 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in
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3rd3 ¾ lengths
raced in 6th from early, closer order when badly hampered 10th, soon raced in 3rd, kept on same pace from last
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4th20 lengths
soon towards rear, went moderate 5th approaching 3 out where left 4th, kept on same pace
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5th4 ¾ lengths
soon towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no danger and one pace approaching 3 out
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6th43 lengths
led, headed from 2nd, tracked leaders after until dropped to last at 8th, no danger 10th, tailed off
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PU
raced in 5th early, slow jump 5th, reminder next, 7th from 7th, reminder 8th, no impression approaching 3 out and pulled up next
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Fell
prominent, led from 2nd, joined from 8th, fell 10th
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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Fell
held up, slight mistake 6th, closer in 5th from 7th, moderate 4th approaching 3 out where fell
Tote Returns
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Total Win£6.00
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Tote Place£1.60, £7.00, £1.50
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Exacta£71.60
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Trifecta£1014.50
Thurles 14:45 Result
Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase (Listed)
- 5YO plus, 5 Runners
- Chase, Turf
- Winner £18,450, 2nd £5,700, 3rd £2,700, 4th £1,200, 5th £450
- Distance 2m 2f 0y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 14:46
- Winning Time 07:25
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
tracked leader, on terms before 4th, soon 2nd again, on terms before 9th and led before next, travelling smoothly approaching straight, asserted from before last, pushed out and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
Naps:
- The Irish Sun
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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2nd3 ¾ lengths
in rear, closer order after 6th, 3rd approaching 3 out, pushed along to chase winner approaching straight, closed 2 out, no impression from before last, one pace
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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3rd15 lengths
held up in touch, soon raced in 4th, dropped to last 3 out and no impression, impeded next and left chasing leaders, one pace
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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4th13 lengths
soon led, joined before 4th, soon led again, joined from before 9th and headed before next, dropped to 4th approaching straight, no impression and impeded 2 out, no extra
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U
led early, tracked leaders in 3rd after, dropped to last from 9th, progress and slight mistake 3 out, chased winner when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
Tote Returns
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Total Win£5.40
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Tote Place£3.60, £2.00
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Exacta£15.00
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Trifecta£23.40
Thurles 15:20 Result
Thurles Vintners Handicap Chase
- 5YO plus, 8 Runners
- Chase, Turf
- Winner £7,700, 2nd £2,388, 3rd £1,138, 4th £513, 5th £200
- Distance 2m 4f 91y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 15:22
- Winning Time 08:59
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
soon chased leaders, 4th from 6th, left chasing leader from 2 out, led last, pressed and kept on best run-in
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2nd¾ length
soon prominent, led approaching 4th, soon joined until led from next, strongly pressed 2 out, headed last, kept on without matching winner run-in
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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3rd23 lengths
led, headed approaching 4th, soon back on terms, bad mistake 5th and raced in 2nd after, lost place from before straight, left chasing leaders and no extra from 2 out
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4th13 lengths
chased leaders early, impeded 3rd, last from 6th, pushed along from 9th, no impression from 3 out, left chasing leaders and no extra from 2 out
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U
in rear, 7th from 6th, closed into 4th approaching straight, close up on outer when badly hampered and unseated rider 2 out
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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Fell
held up in touch, a little keen, 6th from 6th, closed 8th, slightly slow 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, close up when impeded and fell 2 out
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Fell
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Fell
tracked leaders, jumped left 3rd, 3rd from 6th, closed up approaching 7th, 2nd approaching 3 out, close up when jumped left and fell 2 out
Tote Returns
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Total Win£5.20
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Tote Place£1.50, £1.50, £3.60
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Exacta£28.60
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Trifecta£179.70
Thurles 15:55 Result
Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus, 15 Runners
- Hurdle, Turf
- Winner £8,008, 2nd £2,483, 3rd £1,183, 4th £533, 5th £208
- Distance 2m 0f 0y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 15:56
- Winning Time 06:51
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
led, joined at times, slight mistake 6th, asserted between last 2, stayed on well, eased run-in, easily
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd6 ½ lengths
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 5th approaching halfway, 2nd approaching straight, no impression between last 2, one pace
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3rd13 lengths
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on without threatening run-in into 3rd close home
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4th2 ¼ lengths
slight mistake 1st, tracked leaders, soon 3rd, inclined to jump slightly left at times, no impression approaching straight, one pace and dropped to 4th close home
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5th4 ¾ lengths
held up, slightly impeded 1st, not fluent 3rd, 11th approaching halfway, went moderate 7th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening
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6th4 ¾ lengths
mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, went moderate 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace
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7th3 ¼ lengths
held up, not fluent 1st, 12th approaching halfway, headway into mid-division and no impression from before straight, not fluent 2 out, kept on
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8th2 ½ lengths
slightly impeded 1st, mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, went moderate 4th approaching straight, soon one pace
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9th16 lengths
tracked leaders, slightly slow 2nd, 6th approaching halfway, lost place and jumped left 5th, jumped left next too, one pace after
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10th1 ½ lengths
held up, soon towards rear, 13th approaching halfway, kept on same pace from 6th
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11th2 ½ lengths
chased leaders, badly hampered 1st, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along from 6th, soon no impression
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12th24 lengths
soon chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, no extra from before 3 out
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13th2 ½ lengths
close up, disputed lead at times, not fluent 4 out, lost place and slightly slow 3 out, no extra
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14th14 lengths
slightly impeded 1st, in rear, never a factor
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Fell
chased leaders, bad mistake and unseated 1st
Tote Returns
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Total Win£2.10
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Tote Place£1.02, £1.70, £9.60
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Exacta£6.80
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Trifecta£184.00
Thurles 16:30 Result
Enjoy White Gypsy At Finns Borrisoleigh Hurdle
- 5YO plus, 4 Runners
- Hurdle, Turf
- Winner £8,008, 2nd £2,483, 3rd £1,183, 4th £533, 5th £208
- Distance 2m 7f 32y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 16:30
- Winning Time 10:22
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
raced in 2nd, led from 3 out travelling smoothly, ridden and stayed on well run-in, reduced lead close home
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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2nd1 length
chased leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 5th, closer order 9th, slight mistake 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, kept on well without reaching winner run-in
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3rd3 ¾ lengths
led, headed from 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, dropped to 3rd between last 2, pressed for 3rd run-in, kept on same pace
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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4th½ length
in rear, took somewhat closer order 9th, pushed along and no impression 3 out, closed to press for 3rd run-in, one pace
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NR
Tote Returns
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Total Win£1.30
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Exacta£9.60
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Trifecta£18.40
Thurles 17:05 Result
Bill Dowling Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 4YO plus, 14 Runners
- Hurdle, Turf
- Winner £6,468, 2nd £2,006, 3rd £956, 4th £431, 5th £168
- Distance 2m 7f 32y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 17:06
- Winning Time 10:17
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
led, joined 3rd, headed from 3 out, on terms again 2 out, soon led, stayed on well closing stages
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2nd2 lengths
mid-division early, not fluent 1st, 7th from 3rd, pushed along 10th, went 4th approaching straight, closed into 2nd and kept on without getting to winner closing stages
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3rd2 ½ lengths
soon tracked leaders, 4th from 3rd, 3rd at 8th, slight mistake 2 out, 2nd at last, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace closing stages
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4th4 lengths
in rear, good progress to chase leaders 10th, on terms before 3 out, soon led, joined 2 out, soon headed and switched right between last 2, no extra and one pace last
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5th5 ½ lengths
mid-division early, 9th from 3rd, 5th approaching straight and no impression, one pace
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6th1 ½ lengths
held up, 10th from 3rd, some progress and impeded 3 out, 7th approaching straight and no impression, one pace
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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7th19 lengths
towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 10th, moderate 8th approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra
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8th15 lengths
soon chased leaders, 6th from 3rd, 8th at 8th, 6th again approaching straight and no impression, soon no extra
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9th8 ½ lengths
held up, 12th from 3rd, no impression after 10th
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10th½ length
held up, 11th from 3rd, no impression after 10th
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11th12 lengths
mid-division early, 8th from 3rd, slightly slow 4th, 6th at 8th, pushed along next, no impression after 10th
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U
tracked leaders, 5th from 3rd, still 5th before 3 out where hampered and unseated rider
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Shay Howard - SPOTLIGHT
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Fell
prominent, on terms 3rd, dropped to 4th before 3 out where fell
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PU
tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, 4th at 8th, lost place and no impression after 10th, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
Tote Returns
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Total Win£21.90
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Tote Place£3.50, £6.20, £5.50
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Exacta£525.60
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Trifecta£0.00
Thurles 17:40 Result
www.thurlesraces.ie (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 4YO only, 12 Runners
- N_H_Flat, Turf
- Winner £6,160, 2nd £1,910, 3rd £910, 4th £410, 5th £160
- Distance 2m 0f 0y
- Going Chase: soft to heavy; hurdle: heavy
- Off Time 17:40
- Winning Time 06:52
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
held up, 8th approaching halfway, improved to chase leader approaching straight, soon closed travelling smoothly, led over 1f out, quickly asserted, stayed on well, comfortably
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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2nd14 lengths
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, led under 4f out and soon went on, reduced lead straight and headed over 1f out, soon no extra, one pace
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Shay Howard - SPOTLIGHT
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3rd3 ¾ lengths
held up, 10th approaching halfway, soon headway to chase leaders, no impression 2f out, kept on without threatening into 3rd near finish
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4th½ length
mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, soon headway to chase leaders, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace and dropped to 4th near finish
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5th6 ½ lengths
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, soon headway to chase leaders, no impression and one pace 2f out
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6th4 ½ lengths
in rear, pushed along briefly early, reminders approaching halfway, ran on without threatening straight
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7th7 ½ lengths
soon led, headed approaching halfway, remained prominent, no extra from before straight
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8th10 lengths
mid-division early, took keen hold, 5th approaching halfway, no extra from before straight
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9th45 lengths
prominent, soon 2nd, 4th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, weakened and eased from 2f out, tailed off
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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10th7 ½ lengths
held up, detached halfway, soon pushed along and no danger, tailed off
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11th8 ½ lengths
held up early, took keen hold and soon tracked leaders in 4th, led approaching halfway, headed under 4f out, soon weakened quickly, eased from before straight, tailed off
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U
mid-division early, 6th approaching halfway, soon lost place, weakened over 4f out, behind when stumbled and unseated rider 1f out
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NR
Tote Returns
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Total Win£3.10
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Tote Place£1.02, £1.60, £3.80
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Exacta£14.90
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Trifecta£142.70