UK Horse Racing Tips: Thurles

Max Dynamite is undoubtedly the class act in this line-up and will prove difficult to beat with a clear round of jumping on his chasing debut. However, the 10-year-old doesn't appear to have much scope and could be worth taking on with MORMON. Henry De Bromhead's charge shaped with plenty of promise when fifth on his chasing/seasonal bow at Fairyhouse in late November and normal improvement will put him bang there. Advantage Point also warrants plenty of respect following his third-placed effort behind subsequent Grade 1 scorer Notebook at Punchestown.
Prediction : 1st Mormon 2nd Max Dynamite 3rd Advantage Point

SHANROE AL C built on win and placed efforts at Tipperary and Navan respectively when fourth in a fiercely competitive handicap at Leopardstown over the Christmas period and, providing this doesn't come too soon after a hard race 12 days ago, he will take a lot of beating. Open To The World finished runner-up on her latest chase appearance at Downpatrick in October and she is likely to give another good account, while Tramore second Misty Adage also warrants respect under the talented Oakley Brown, who takes a handy 7lb off her back.
Prediction : 1st Shanroe Al C 2nd Open To The World 3rd Misty Adage

TRONADOR was a big eye-catcher when staying on for fourth, after being hampered after the third-last, on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown two weeks ago and he will take some stopping with normal luck in running. Cafe Con Leche built on his opening sixth when third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick on St Stephen's Day and he looks the obvious danger to a confident selection, while Majority Share holds each-way claims for Andrew Oliver and Adam Short.
Prediction : 1st Tronador 2nd Cafe Con Leche 3rd Majority Share

Heaven Help Us beat a smart type at Cheltenham on her hurdles debut in October and has followed that up with solid efforts in defeat at Newbury and Leopardstown. She must be respected in this company, likewise Ard Abhainn, who won a bumper over this trip and wasn't disgraced when third behind Minella Melody in a similar heat at Punchestown last month. REBEL OG gets the nod, though, as she could hardly have been more impressive when scoring over C&D last time and likely has more to offer in this sphere for leading connections.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Og 2nd Heaven Help Us 3rd Ard Abhainn

ROYAL THIEF was never really at the races when a beaten favourite here in November, but connections have given him plenty of time to get over those exertions which may have come soon enough after his course triumph in a maiden. On that evidence, and because this looks a weaker race than his latest assignment, he is well worth another chance. Foxy Jacks performed with plenty of credit in a competitive Leopardstown handicap over Christmas and is a player, while Mister Fogpatches is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Royal Thief 2nd Foxy Jacks 3rd Mister Fogpatches

CADAWILL was returned to hurdles for his winter reappearance at Limerick over the festive period and having stayed on nicely to finish fourth on that occasion, the veteran could enjoy the increased distance he encounters here. Rebel Waltz was an encouraging third over two miles at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and now tries three miles for the first time off a 1lb higher rating, while Fourina made the podium at Tramore recently and also makes appeal.
Prediction : 1st Cadawill 2nd Rebel Waltz 3rd Fourina

ENERGUMENE made a pleasing first appearance for Willie Mullins when third in a Navan bumper in November and the point-to-point winner could take all the beating here if building on that opening Rules appearance. Pipers Meadow has finished second on both outings so far, giving a fine account when not beaten far at Killarney last time, while the Gigginstown duo Battle Of Actium and Bloodstone shouldn't be too far away.
Prediction : 1st Energumene 2nd Pipers Meadow 3rd Bloodstone