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Thurles Racecourse

Thurles Racecourse

About Thurles Racecourse

Thurles Racecourse stages National Hunt racing and is one of only four tracks in Ireland to host jumps action exclusively. Racing takes place from October to March and is the track is home to a total of eleven fixtures.

Thurles is a right-handed oval of 1 1/4 miles with run in of 1 1/4 furlongs and an uphill finish. There are 6 hurdles and 7 fences on the jumps course. Its most valuable races are its three Grade two races, the Kinloch Brae Chase in January is the highlight of the season.

History of Thurles Racecourse

Thurles boasts an impressive history with racing introduced at the track in 1732 when its three-day festival was launched. The course is the only track in Ireland to be privately owned and the Molony family have owned it for over one hundred years. Pierce Molony took over from his father in 1974 until 2015 when he died. His wife Riona and their three daughters now oversee the running of the course.

There is a strong sense of community among racegoers at Thurles and the proud Ulster fraternity are referred to as `The Thursday Club? . Racing is a great passion for many of its regulars and will no doubt be passed on to the next generations to come.

Thurles Fixtures

  • Thu, 9th October, 2025
  • Thu, 16th October, 2025
  • Thu, 30th October, 2025
  • Thu, 20th November, 2025
  • Thu, 27th November, 2025
  • Sat, 20th December, 2025

Thurles Latest Results

Saturday , 15th Mar 2025

5.25 Thurles
1st
Tim Toe  (10)
8/1
2nd
1.75L
7/4
3rd
3.25L
13/8fav
4th
9L
50/1
17252336011
Tote Win €9.60 ; Plc €2.30, €1.30, €1.10
Trainer , P M J Doyle
Jockey , Mr D Doyle
Owner , Roger O'Byrne
Breeder , Kilbarry Lodge Stud
4.50 Thurles
1st
10/1
2nd
4.75L
10/1
3rd
2L
9/1
4th
3.25L
7/1
16503436015
Tote Win €11.00 ; Plc €3.10, €3.70, €3.50
Beaten Fav Duke Silver 7/2fav
Jockey , J Smith
Owner , Ms Claire O'Connell
Breeder , Ms Claire O'Connell
4.15 Thurles
1st
Hewick  (3)
11/8fav
2nd
5L
6/4
3rd
5.5L
8/1
4th
12L
9/2
1615335106
Tote Win €2.38 ; Plc €1.10, €1.20
Jockey , P Hanlon
Owner , Mr T J McDonald
Breeder , William Quinn
Stewards Enquiry -
3.40 Thurles
1st
10/3
2nd
7L
8/1
3rd
1.25L
5/4fav
4th
2.25L
125/1
15402418016
Tote Win €5.10 ; Plc €1.80, €2.60, €1.40
Trainer , Ross O'Sullivan
Jockey , T P Harney
Owner , Jiver Syndicate
Breeder , Jeffrey K Ramsey, Stephanie E Ramsey & William K Ramsey
3.05 Thurles
1st
9/2
2nd
4.5L
8/1
3rd
2.5L
7/2fav
4th
4.5L
14/1
15053186013
Tote Win €5.60 ; Plc €2.40, €3.20, €1.10
Jockey , Donagh Meyler
Owner , Barrow Vale Syndicate
Breeder , Mr John Webb
2.30 Thurles
1st
12/1
2nd
0.75L
2/13fav
3rd
15L
16/1
4th
36L
13/2
1430315005
Tote Win €19.30 ; Plc €2.90, €1.02
Jockey , S D Torrens
Owner , John P McManus
Breeder , Mrs Noreen McManus
1.55 Thurles
1st
12/1
2nd
1.5L
5/4fav
3rd
15L
14/1
4th
0.75L
6/1
1355272087
Tote Win €13.80 ; Plc €4.30, €1.10
Trainer , Peter Fahey
Jockey , S F O'Keeffe
Owner , W Ward
Breeder , Michael Quigley & Lawman Syndicate

Thurles Favourite Statistics

Flat Non-Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o331752
3-y-o441739
4-y-o+281036
Total1054442
Flat Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o5240
3-y-o14429
4-y-o+811721
Total1002323

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Thurles Racecourse Info

a right handed oval of 1 1/4 miles with run in of 1 1/4 furlongs and an uphill finish. 6 hurdles and 7 fences on circuit.

Thurles Racecourse Contact Details

The Racecourse
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
Tel:0504 22253
Website: www.thurlesraces.ie
E-Mail: info@thurlesraces.ie
Twitter Icon @thurlesraces