THREE very low-grade flat races and some modest National Hunt fare make Thurles this afternoon the proverbial minefield as far as punters are concerned.

BRILLIANT novice Be My Belle, carrying the colours of Midleton, Co Cork lady Mary Aherne and racing from 9lbs out of the handicap, spreadeagled the field to turn in a spectacular performance in the Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park yesterday.