Tuesday 13 February · Thurles, Eire
15:08 thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- Distance
- 1m 7f 132y
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 10000
- Runners
- 12
Race preview
KINGS HILL was an eye-catcher when keeping on for fourth in a massive field at Leopardstown over Christmas. The winner of that race is very well regarded, so to finish just over three lengths behind him could prove to be more than decent form. Muhtaluza is in good hands and is highly likely to improve upon a sixth place on debut at Punchestown. Cappucino has been placed in three bumpers and a maiden hurdle, and should be well involved, while point-to-point winner Littlebiggie has finished runner-up in a bumper and a maiden hurdle albeit beaten a fair way in both. Newcomer Snugsborough Chime was very cheaply bought, but is a brother to a horse that has won twice over hurdles in Britain. The ground would be a concern for Tipperary bumper winner Crooked Tannie.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kings Hill | 04 | J G Gilligan | P J Gilligan | 11 4 | 4-7 | |
| 2 | Crooked Tannie | 73159 | Carl Millar | C Collins | 11 12 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | Littlebiggie | 1-262 | Simon Torrens | R Hackett | 10 11 | 13-2 | |
| 4 | Muhtaluza | 6 | Jack Kennedy | G Elliott | 11 4 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | Queen Of Seduction | 5P | Conor Smithers | Mrs J Harrington | 11 5 | 22-1 | |
| 6 | Cappucino | 324-23 | Sean Flanagan | Liz Doyle | 11 4 | 7-2 | |
| 7 | Bee Bright | Mr D Doyle | T Doyle | 10 11 | 100-1 | ||
| 8 | Realtin Lonrach | 6 | J J Slevin | M O'Dowd | 10 11 | 150-1 | |
| 9 | Coulrophobia | 899 | R P Treacy | N Stokes | 11 4 | 250-1 | |
| 10 | On The Spot | Liam Quinlan | R J McGrath | 10 11 | 300-1 | ||
| - | Snugsborough Chime | Dillon Maxwell | J P Broderick | 11 4 | 150-1 | ||
| - | Hollies Choice | 0P | Phillip Enright | O McKiernan | 10 11 | 150-1 |