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Thurles — Race Results (12 November 2026)
Thurles staged eight scheduled races on good (watered) ground. The day was notable for two stewardings which changed the official placings in the Racing Again Beginners Chase and the Mares Handicap Hurdle: Might Be The One and Fratas were both elevated to first following interference reviews. There were a number of non-completions — falls and unseats in several races, a vet report of blood at both nostrils for Barton Sky after being pulled up, and a few runners declared unsuitable for the going.
Key happenings
Interference and subsequent placings affected the Beginners Chase (Might Be The One awarded the race) and the Mares Handicap Hurdle (Fratas placed 1st). Way Down South and Euro Maker produced authoritative wins in their respective chases and handicaps, while Zambezi Moon and Gunnery Sergeant both made decisive late moves to take the maiden contests. Duke Otto and Stoneyford Lady landed competitive handicap prizes.
Course notes
Going throughout the card was reported as GOOD (Watered). Several horses were withdrawn or deemed unsuited to the surface; riders also took falls/unseats in a couple of races. Connections and riders will no doubt review the incidents that led to placings being altered by the stewards.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | SP | Trainer / Jockey | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:43 | Racing Again November 19th Beginners Chase | Might Be The One | 9/4 | Andrew McNamara / Darragh O’keeffe | nse |
| 12:18 | Horse & Jockey Handicap Chase | Stoneyford Lady | 11/4 | Henry De Bromhead / Darragh O’keeffe | 3/4 |
| 12:53 | www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase | Way Down South | 5/1 | Gillian Scott / Alan O’Sullivan | 5 1/2 |
| 13:28 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle | Zambezi Moon | 5/2 | David Richard Barry / J J Slevin | 4 1/4 |
| 14:03 | Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle | Gunnery Sergeant | 5/6 | Gordon Elliott / Jack Kennedy | 1 1/4 |
| 14:38 | Book Your Christmas Party Here On December 19th Mares Handicap Hurdle | Fratas | 7/2 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / J J Slevin | nk |
| 15:15 | Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | Duke Otto | 18/1 | Patrick J Flynn / Conor Smithers | hd |
| 15:48 | Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Euro Maker | 11/2 | Adrian Murray / Eoghan Finegan | 5 |
Notes of interest
Barton Sky was pulled up in the 12:53 and reported by the vet to have blood at both nostrils post-race. There were a number of non-runners listed as unsuitable for the going across the card. Falls and unseated riders affected the mares’ handicap and both Borris handicap divisions; connections will review those incidents before future engagements. Two races required steward decisions which resulted in promoted winners — those amendments are reflected in the official placings above.
Thurles Tips and Today’s Races
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Thurles Race Results
There is a single flat meeting here in early October, but Thurles is far better known for its quality steeplechasing. The most valuable meeting is a Sunday card in January which features the Grade 2 Kinloch Brae Chase (now run as the Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase) and the Grade 2 mares’ novice chase, currently the Carey Glass Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase. Don Cossack (2015 and 2016) and Sizing John (2017) both won the Kinloch Brae before going on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Allaho won this race in 2021 and 2022 before winning the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.
The Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle takes place in February and the Grade 3 Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase is the main event in the early March fixture. A Listed chase is staged in late November. Regular Thursday meetings continue throughout the winter months. Racing currently continues under a short-term agreement between the course’s owners, the Molony family, and Horse Racing Ireland, which runs until March 2027 while the family decides on the racecourse’s longer-term future.
GG will publish detailed Thurles race results as soon as they have weighed-in. We also list all of yesterday’s results and you can see the complete finishing order and SP returns by clicking on each race title.
Racecourse Guide
Thurles is a no-frills racecourse in County Tipperary which attracts a core of proper horse racing enthusiasts who enjoy high quality, competitive racing at a firm but fair course. Thurles is a right-handed, undulating track of about ten furlongs.
There are seven fences to be jumped on each circuit with a sharp descent into the two-furlong home straight before a steep uphill finish. There is a short run-in of about a furlong after the last fence and the course is best suited to sharp, efficient jumpers rather than long striding horses.
The course has certainly had its fair share of course specialists including Native Upmanship, successful in the Kinloch Brae in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Willie Mullins has a great record in the January mares’ novice chase. His recent winners in this event include Vroum Vroum Mag (2015), Elimay (2020) and Colreevy (2021).
On the flat, 1993 Melbourne Cup winner Vintage Crop won his debut race at Thurles and went on to achieve greatness for Trainer Dermot Weld. This is a course to keep an eye on the maiden races in search for future Graded race winners.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Thurles prides itself on top quality food and friendly staff. The main bar is situated beside the parade ring which provides an exciting atmosphere in comfortable surroundings. The restaurant is adjacent to the main bar with an extensive range of hot food. The bacon and cabbage is a particular favourite with Thurles regulars! There are also soup and sandwiches available from the café under the stand and burgers from the BBQ.
Thurles Racecourse is only a mile west of the town centre. Thurles Railway Station is on the Dublin/Cork line and is about a mile from the track.
Tickets
Tickets can be booked in advance through the racecourse website as well as hospitality options. Thurles Racecourse welcomes enquiries by email to [email protected]. Full details are published on the website.
The Effect of the Draw
There is no discernible draw advantage at Thurles.
Contact and Location
Thurles Racecourse, Thurles, County Tipperary. Ireland.
Official Website: https://thurlesraces.ie/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Ryans Hackney And Minibus Service (1 mile away)
Tel: +353 504 22261 - M Muldowney (1 mile away)
Tel: +353 86 722 2272 - G-cabs Thurles (1.2 miles away)
Tel: +353 504 23135
Places to Stay
- Hayes Hotel (1.2 miles away)
Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 504 22122 - Horse & Jockey Hotel (5.7 miles away)
Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 504 44192 - Anner Hotel (2 miles away)
Dublin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 504 21799
Places to Eat
- Lims Chinese (0.9 miles away)
Parnell Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 504 23322 - Yi Thai (0.9 miles away)
Parnell Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 504 20123 - Noel Ryan’s Bar & Restaurant (1 mile away)
12 -13 Parnell Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 504 21625