Thurles (IRE)
15:17
BOYLE Sports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle
Thurles (IRE) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Distance: 2m5f Type: Hurdle Going: Soft To Heavy Surface: Turf
Win: €15 Exacta: €45.20 Trifecta: €83.20
Previous Runs Pos Horse Notes Age/Sex Status Jockey Trainer Weight SP Beaten By Formline
1st
Took keen hold - in touch with leaders - pushed along 2 out - pressed leader last - ridden run-in - led inside final 110yds - kept on (trainer's rep said - regarding the apparent improvement in form - thatgelding may have appreciated the step up in trip - which was noted)(op 6/1)
5 G Elite W P Mullins 154 lbs 14/1 Won
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2nd
In touch with leaders - headway and led narrowly approaching last - ridden and jockey dropped whip run-in - headed inside final 110yds - no extra towards finish(op 5/2)
3 C AVG Gordon Elliott 154 lbs 2/1 .75
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3rd
Led at slow pace - not fluent 7th - joined 2 out - lost position approaching last - stayed on towards finish(op Evens)
5 G Good Gordon Elliott 160 lbs 4/6F .75
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4th
Raced in second - not fluent 8th - disputed lead 2 out - lost position approaching last - weakened run-in(op 11/2)
5 G AVG Andrew Slattery 154 lbs 15/2 6.5
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