14:47 Thurles

Thursday 16 October 2025

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Leugh Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 14:47 | Winning time: 3m 43.6s

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Falcon Park^p⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: P Hanlon⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 98| D

66/1

Fared little better than on previous start (following 4 months off), finished eleventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (40/1) prior to unseating at Tramore. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 275-70U

Katakana^h,t⁸⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 95

11/1

Has been struggling for form, finishing ninth of 12 in a chase at Wexford (7/1) 85 days ago when folding after the home turn. Recent efforts over hurdles have been below par but claims on last season's form.

Form: 473-069

Wing Back^h¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: S Curling| OR: 95| BF

17/2

Won a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in August before finishing third there, then fell at the second in 14-runner handicap at Clonmel (3/1) 14 days ago. The drop back in trip could suit based on previous winning form.

Form: 90-913F

Redcliff Glen^t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Philip Byrnes| T: C Byrnes| OR: 93| D

9/2

Poor recent form until fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (40/1) 20 days ago under a marked change of tactics. Tongue strap returns and one to note for support now below last winning mark.

Form: F40-705

Midnight Eagle¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Cian Cullinan⁽⁷⁾| T: Aengus King| OR: 92| D

28/1

Has struggled since winning in April, finishing eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (22/1) 14 days ago and possibly finding the race coming too soon. Back down in trip could be more suitable based on previous form and races off 2 lb lower here.

Form: 1-P0868

Courtbrack Boy²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: John Shinnick⁽³⁾| T: T O'Brien| OR: 88

11/1

Showed headstrong tendencies in maidens before making more impact when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (25/1) 20 days ago, leading early but fading late. Still learning but could be more to come.

Form: 0864

Maralinga⁶⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Mr D Doyle⁽⁷⁾| T: T Doyle| OR: 88

40/1

Winless in 9 starts since September 2023, finished 10th of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20/1) 60 days ago. Looks too high in the weights currently.

Form: 80-090

Bite That¹⁵⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Alex Harvey| T: P J Flynn| OR: 87| D

11/1

Won a chase at Wexford in March before finishing fifth of 15 in hurdle at Clonmel (13/2) 154 days ago, one paced in the closing stages. Back over hurdles on return and generally consistent performer in this grade if ready to roll.

Form: 22214-5

Bowgate Street^t⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: M Flannery| OR: 87

16/1

Bounced back to form when third of 11 in a handicap hurdle at Galway (7/1) 9 days ago, leading briefly and only edged out near the finish, improved showing under front-running tactics. One to consider from below last winning mark.

Form: F77603

Hollow Spark⁷³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: J Barcoe| OR: 85| D

40/1

Won a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park in October 2024 but pulled up in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (12/1) 73 days ago when bled. Bit to prove now.

Form: 5P215-P

Benzine¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Shane Fitzgerald| T: J Morrison| OR: 84

40/1

Again ran below form when 6th of 13 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Killarney 11 days ago despite more prominent tactics. Winless in 17 races and needs to recapture earlier form.

Form: 0-80606

Getaway Henry^p⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Donagh Meyler| T: Daniel O'leary| OR: 83

8/1

Inconsistent in hurdles before finishing fifth of 17 at Cork (10/1) 4 days ago, made headway to go third before weakening in first-time cheekpieces (retained). Quick return to action and not ruled out if he can build on that.

Form: 37-4605

Centaq⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Patrick M O'Brien⁽⁵⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 82| BF

5/1

In good form recently, finishing second in last two handicap hurdle races at Downpatrick. Second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (9/4) 6 days ago, finding only one too good and shaping as if needing a greater test. Likely strong pace may see him go one better.

Form: 067422

Glory Sky^p1,t⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: L Quinlan| T: R Hackett| OR: 80

80/1

Poor form over hurdles and on the flat, finishing ninth of 10 in a claimer at Laytown (14/1) 42 days ago. Wears first-time cheekpieces back over hurdles.

Form: 000-7

Having A Cut⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-8| J: Sean Flanagan| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 80

66/1

Shown little ability in three hurdle starts, finishing thirteenth of 15 at Kilbeggan (150/1) 41 days ago when losing place early in the final circuit. Makes handicap debut over a shorter trip but difficult to fancy unless supported.

Form: 6-00

The Border Boy^p⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: Phillip Enright| T: S Aherne| OR: 74

5/1

Winner of 17f handicap hurdle at Cork in August and that looks solid form at this level. Given a chance by the handicapper and bounced back placed third at Fairyhouse (18/1) in handicap hurdle. Should go well again.

Form: 610993

Destivelle^p,t⁶⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁷⁾| T: Ciaran Murphy| OR: 72

9/2

Hit the frame several times in handicap hurdles, including when fourth of 13 at this course, but finished 11th of 14 at Kilbeggan (9/1) 68 days ago failing to build on reappearance. Cheekpieces replace blinkers today. Still seeking first win after 27 starts but worth a market check on stable debut.

Form: 6340-00

Esticky End¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: Tom McGuinness| OR: 72

33/1

Pulled up in handicap chase at Clonmel (33/1) 14 days ago when reportedly making a noise, showing no recent form.

Form: 0PPP9-P

Non-Runners

Derry Lad²

Weight: 12-0| Age: 7

T: E Mullins J: Reserve 1

Eastmore²

Weight: 11-12| Age: 5

T: C Byrnes J: Reserve 2

Arthur's Victory²

Weight: 10-12| Age: 7

T: J Nash J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Derry Lad (4/1), Destivelle (9/2), Redcliff Glen (9/2), Eastmore (9/2), The Border Boy (5/1), Centaq (5/1), Getaway Henry (8/1), Wing Back (17/2), Katakana (11/1), Bite That (11/1), Courtbrack Boy (11/1), Bowgate Street (16/1), Arthur's Victory (20/1), Midnight Eagle (28/1), Esticky End (33/1), Maralinga (40/1), Benzine (40/1), Hollow Spark (40/1), Falcon Park (66/1), Having A Cut (66/1), Glory Sky (80/1)

CENTAQ has been knocking on the door with consecutive runner-up finishes at Downpatrick and is taken to go one better if the likely strong pace materialises. The Border Boy returned to form when third at Fairyhouse just five days ago and has claims if he can build on that, while Wing Back may well get back on track if none the worse for his recent fall. Redcliff Glen is one to note in the betting.