ThurlesThu, February 05, 2026

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14:52 Thurles

The www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle

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Winner EUR €5,900 - 15 runners

2m 4f 99yds

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

VITORIO PIEL (1) returns from a short break on the back of a career-best effort. Last seen finishing second at Punchestown over 2m4 1/2f and looks the one to beat on that form. POWERFUL PADDY (10) has not been seen since a Punchestown bumper sixth in May but now switches to hurdles for his debut having joined Willie Mullins in the interim. Sure to be well-schooled and warrants serious consideration. PUMA'S DREAM (11) has yet to fire in two runs this season but showed more when fourth at Naas tackling 2m3f last time. Capable of taking another step forward. BETTER TIMES (2) has been well held in maiden hurdles so far including when fifth at Fairyhouse on latest outing. Needs a marked improvement to feature.