IE - Thurles - Race 3

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

8.3f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

THE BLUE PANTHER is taken to go one better than on stable debut. Hat-trick seeking Starflow rates the chief threat, ahead of Free Solo and Imperial Dream.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Has popped up with handicap wins in 2024/2025 and went close to opening his account for this year in a similar event at Gowran in July. Ran well when runner-up in reapplied cheekpieces on stable debut at Bellewstown (1m, soft) latest. May go one better with tongue strap back on here. 1st Pick 3 The Blue Panther (Ire) Jockey: Reese Holohan Trainer: Aidan Melia, Ireland J: Reese Holohan T: Aidan Melia, Ireland	100	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Has popped up with handicap wins in 2024/2025 and went close to opening his account for this year in a similar event at Gowran in July. Ran well when runner-up in reapplied cheekpieces on stable debut at Bellewstown (1m, soft) latest. May go one better with tongue strap back on here.
7	Low-mileage 3-y-o and an improved model for the fitting of blinkers, again finding plenty for pressure when following up his Cork success at Dundalk (1m) last time. Bold bid for a hat-trick looks on the cards. 2nd Pick 7 Starflow (Ire) Jockey: Conor Cusack Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: Conor Cusack T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	99	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Low-mileage 3-y-o and an improved model for the fitting of blinkers, again finding plenty for pressure when following up his Cork success at Dundalk (1m) last time. Bold bid for a hat-trick looks on the cards.
1	Turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up off a much-reduced mark at Leopardstown in August. Underlined his inconsistency when beaten 6¾ lengths at Dundalk subsequently. Could be worth another chance dropped into a 0-60 for the first time on return to turf. 3rd Pick 1 Free Solo (Ire) Jockey: C. D. Hayes Trainer: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland J: C. D. Hayes T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland	97	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up off a much-reduced mark at Leopardstown in August. Underlined his inconsistency when beaten 6¾ lengths at Dundalk subsequently. Could be worth another chance dropped into a 0-60 for the first time on return to turf.

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Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Stewards

The officials watching every race at a meet to enforce the rules.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.