Thurles Race 9 - 525 Yds (A7)
BLACK SHINE (3) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (29.99) last time in an A6 at this track. Can bounce back. HEAVENS WARRIOR (1) was strongly fancied last time but finished third (29.91), beaten 3.5 lengths. Comes through a solid form race last start. Can measure up. MONADREENPERFECT (5) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when sixth (29.87) in an A7 at this track. Can turn it around this time. DIOMEDES (6) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish from this box.
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Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound third, beaten 3.5 lengths, last start in an A6 at this track over 480m (29.91). The testing material.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | A6 | $722.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | A6 | $730.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | A7 | $730.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.68 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | A7 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | A7 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | A7 | $655.00 | Thurles | 521m | 0:32.79 | 0:32.34 | 0:31.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 300m | 0:16.82 | 0:16.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Didn't fire two runs back then progressed nicely last time to finish third over 480m at this track. Back on track last time but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | A7 | $648.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.85 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | A7 | $661.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | A8 | $590.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/2 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:16.80 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:17.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 5th over 480m at this track beaten 4.5 lengths (29.99) behind Tournareek Blue in an A6 on May 30. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | A6 | $722.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | A6 | $730.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | A6 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/04/2026 | 17 | A6 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 18 | A6 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | 17 | A5 | $738.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 01/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:16.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Not seen at best last start when he finished last in an A7 on May 30 over 480m at this track behind Ballinalick Ivy beaten 8 lengths (30.36). Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | A7 | $722.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | A7 | $648.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | A7 | $730.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | A7 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | 35 | A7 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | 17 | A7 | $738.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/2 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:17.16 | 0:17.16 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:17.30 | 0:17.30 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished last in an A6 on May 23 over 480m at this track behind Ballysloe Tash beaten 14 lengths (30.37). Must be included.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | A6 | $697.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | A7 | $730.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.86 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | A8 | $602.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.79 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.4L | $1.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | A7 | $661.00 | Thurles | 480m | 1:39.99 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 91.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 274m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.99 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Turned in a better effort over 480m at this track last start, finishing third behind Listen Sadie in an A7. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Thereabouts and rates well in this. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | A7 | $648.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.49 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | A7 | $661.00 | Thurles | 480m | 1:39.99 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 41.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | A7 | $744.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | A8 | $597.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.55 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | A5 | $730.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:30.72 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |