Event: Lady Riders’ Handicap Hurdle

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Hard-fought success for battling Tin Soldier in Thurles

Although for much of the final mile it looked an unlikely success, Tin Soldier followed up his Fairyhouse success with a hard-fought victory in the Grade 3 At The Races Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle on a wintry afternoon in Thurles.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Ballysassian springs 20/1 shock on jumping debut

CARRIGTWOHILL, Co Cork trainer, Terence O’Brien, produced a real shock when 20-1 shot Ballysassian made a winning debut over flights in the first division of the Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009

Ballytrim strengthens Mullins’ hand in Bumper

WILLIE MULLINS has yet another major string to his Cheltenham bow, following newcomer Ballytrim’s annihilation of the opposition in the Bumper at Thurles yesterday.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2006

Hidden Genius too smart for rivals

FRANCES CROWLEY’S Hidden Genius, taken from some 5-4 to evens and the medium of one bet of €12,500 to €10,000 with leading layer David Hyland, was given a confident drive by Shay Barry to win the Saltan Properties Maiden Hurdle at a bitterly cold Tramore yesterday.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2003