UK Horse Racing Tips: Thurles

MISTERGIF was highly tried over hurdles last season and is a nice prospect for chasing this term. The Zarak gelding was fifth in the Supreme Novices' and also finished fourth in Grade 1 company at Aintree. The form of his runner-up effort at Punchestown looks good, with the winner Gorgeous Tom a Grade 3 winner at Cork earlier this month. Stablemate Western Diego was bought from the Clipper Logistics dispersal and was Grade 2-placed over hurdles last season. He's a strong second string. Former stablemate Ho My Lord has the chase form in the book. He chased home Farren Glory at Naas last time and is entitled to be thereabouts again.
Prediction : 1st Mistergif 2nd Ho My Lord 3rd Western Diego

APPRECIATE IT looks nicely treated in this on his return to action. The Jeremy gelding ran a big race on his seasonal debut last season, when second in the John Durkan, and has won first time out a few times so catching him fresh may be best. Fil Dor has a run under his belt and may prove the danger. Gordon Elliott's charge stayed on into second behind Saint Sam at Clonmel three weeks ago and looks worth a shot at this distance now. Nick Rockett ran really well when third in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown on his final start last season and is a smart handicapper. He's another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Appreciate It 2nd Fil Dor 3rd Nick Rockett

ROOM TO ROAM ran well over fences at Sligo early last month and a similar effort may be enough to get his head in front again now. The Fast Company gelding chased home Gladiatorial then and that form has worked out well since, with the fourth-placed General Hubble going on to win twice. Cahirdown Boy won on his penultimate start and didn't run too badly off his revised mark when fifth in Limerick. He is entitled to play a big part in this company. Port Rashid ran well over hurdles last time and, off a couple of pounds lower over fences, the veteran could get involved.
Prediction : 1st Room To Roam 2nd Cahirdown Boy 3rd Port Rashid

Cheltenham Champion Bumper fifth FISHERY LANE should prove hard to beat on his hurdling debut. The Gemix gelding disappointed when last seen at Punchestown in May. He got tight for room turning in then, but it was still a below-par effort and he's obviously capable of a lot better. Stablemate Foreverwalking was pulled up in a Clonmel bumper on his track debut, having won a point-to-point. He was reported to have made a noise that day and it will be interesting to see how he fares now. Point winner Committee Meeting showed promise when fourth on his hurdling debut at Punchestown and should pick up prize money.
Prediction : 1st Fishery Lane 2nd Foreverwalking 3rd Committee Meeting

Paul Townend sides with French recruit KARAMOJA. The Masked Marvel filly was third in Listed company on her jumping debut at Auteuil in September 2023 having been placed in two bumpers previously. She now makes her debut in the Gigginstown colours. Stablemate Baby Kate is a strong second string. The daughter of Augusta Kate won two bumpers last season before a slightly disappointing effort in the Grade 2 mares' contest at Aintree, where she was reported to have run flat. Beauforts Storm has been runner-up twice recently, but faces a stronger calibre of rival now.
Prediction : 1st Karamoja 2nd Baby Kate 3rd Beauforts Storm

KARAFON tries maiden company for the first time over hurdles and should open his account. The Karaktar gelding was a fine fifth in a Grade 2 on his sole outing for Willie Mullins at Leopardstown last Christmas and gets another crack at a novice season now. He had also been Listed-placed over hurdles in France prior to joining the champion trainer. Paul Collins ran a nice race on his track debut at Wexford when third to Empire Succes and may improve a bit from that. The form doesn't look anywhere near as strong as the selection's, though. Party Dress was well beaten when fifth at Fairyhouse, but may be able to pick up some prize money here.
Prediction : 1st Karafon 2nd Paul Collins 3rd Party Dress

PRINCE QUATTRO was well supported when scoring at Limerick nine days ago and can win again, despite a 7lb rise. The Notnowcato gelding made virtually all and was a convincing winner at the finish. Judged on post-race comments, he will appreciate this nice going. Oakley was the subject of a gamble on his handicap hurdle debut at Tipperary back in May, but a bad mistake two from home proved costly. He's a potential danger on his return. Brave Troop is potentially well treated over hurdles compared to his Flat rating and is another to note on his first outing for Charles Byrnes.
Prediction : 1st Prince Quattro 2nd Oakley 3rd Brave Troop