This detailed response works through all Thurles races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, summarising their recent form and comments, providing the Spotlight Verdict, listing available Race Statistics, and assessing the chances of the top selections.

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1.30 Racing Again November 20th Beginners Chase (2m 2f 66y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Kotkito Bello (FR)	P Rothwell	Tiernan Power Roche (5)	5/1
2	Stoneyford Lady (IRE)	H De Bromhead	Darragh O’Keeffe	7/2

Recent Form and Comments

• Kotkito Bello (FR): His point-to-point form was modest. He is better judged on his respectable handicap hurdle form. He has been placed in two of his last three races in that sphere, including being beaten by only 3l in a 17-runner contest at Punchestown recently.
• Stoneyford Lady (IRE): She has been in the frame in her two most recent handicap hurdle outings, finishing fourth at Down Royal and then second at Tramore. The form from the Tramore run has been subsequently franked by the winner. She is a half-sister to the top-class Champion Chase winner Captain Guinness.

Spotlight Verdict

The verdict states that Stoneyford Lady, like her rivals, has been nothing special over hurdles, but as a half-sister to the top-class Captain Guinness, she may take to chasing effectively enough to win at the first attempt. Menas Miracle started her chasing career brightly at Tramore, and Kotkito Bello brings reasonable credentials from hurdling.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Kotkito Bello:
  • Strengths: Brings respectable form from hurdling, having recently been placed well in a competitive Punchestown handicap.
  • Weaknesses: His point-to-point form was modest. Needs to prove he can transfer his hurdle consistency to the larger obstacles on chasing debut (or second chase start, depending on interpretation of ‘master’ figures).
  • Suitability: Reasonable credentials drawn from hurdling.
• Stoneyford Lady:
  • Strengths: Possesses strong pedigree for chasing as a half-sister to Champion Chase winner Captain Guinness. Recent hurdle form shows she is running competitively (placed efforts).
  • Weaknesses: Her hurdles form has been deemed “nothing special”. Must prove she takes to chasing effectively on her first attempt.

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2.00 Littleton Handicap Chase (2m 2f 66y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Kazakh D’Arthel (FR)	G Cromwell	K M Donoghue	5/2
2	A Nod To Getaway (IRE)	P O’Flynn	Darragh O’Keeffe	4/1

Recent Form and Comments

• Kazakh D’Arthel (FR): He got off the mark in a Cork novice chase recently, having overcome his previous jumping frailties. He survived a mistake at the first obstacle in that race. The Cork win was over a slightly shorter trip than this.
• A Nod To Getaway (IRE): He won well at Killarney over nearly 3m. He subsequently ran third at Listowel over 2m4f, competing off a 9lb higher mark.

Spotlight Verdict

The selection is KAZAKH D’ARTHEL, who, despite jumping frailties, won at Cork last time and could build on that success to score again. A Nod To Getaway and Finians Row are tipped to give him the most competition.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Kazakh D’Arthel:
  • Strengths: Recent winner who successfully navigated the fences last time. Anticipated to build on that Cork win.
  • Weaknesses: Has a history of jumping frailties. Needs to ensure a clear round over this slightly longer trip.
  • Suitability: Considered a big player if he puts in another clear round.
• A Nod To Getaway:
  • Strengths: Won recently over nearly 3m (Killarney) and performed decently when third at Listowel off 9lb higher. Stays the trip.
  • Weaknesses: Carries a further 2lb rise. Needs to be equally effective dropping slightly in trip.

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2.30 http://www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase (2m 5f 80y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	The Striker Dylan (IRE)	L P Cusack	Brian Hayes	4/1
2	Due Course (IRE)	G Cromwell	K M Donoghue	5/1

Recent Form and Comments

• The Striker Dylan (IRE): Has shown marked improvement since switching to chasing. Was just denied on his first attempt over an extended 2m3f. He beat Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo, surviving a mistake four fences from home.
• Due Course (IRE): He has two hurdle wins. He ran second to The Striker Dylan at Sligo, where the application of blinkers seemed to help. He suffered interference in that Sligo race and would have finished closer otherwise. He is expected to be in the mix again.

Spotlight Verdict

The verdict suggests that SMALLCRAFTWARNING may improve after his recent second at Galway. There is little to choose between The Striker Dylan and Due Course following their clash at Sligo. Volez Vous, if she maintains the progress shown over hurdles, will also be a danger.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• The Striker Dylan:
  • Strengths: Proven winner over this trip, having improved significantly since beginning his chasing career.
  • Weaknesses: Only 3lb better off than Due Course for their recent clash, which might not be enough given Due Course suffered interference.
  • Suitability: A key player in the race.
• Due Course:
  • Strengths: Showed improved form with blinkers on last time and should be competitive. The interference suffered in the Sligo race suggests he has scope to reverse the form with The Striker Dylan.
  • Weaknesses: Beaten by The Striker Dylan last time out.
  • Suitability: Expected to be in the mix.

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3.00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle (2m 6f 96y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Found A Diamond (IRE)	R O’Sullivan	S R Markey (7)	2/1
2	Wartime Leader (IRE)	D Hogan	D King	9/2

Recent Form and Comments

• Found A Diamond (IRE): He was runner-up in a Limerick bumper on testing ground in January. His best performance in four maiden hurdle starts came recently when he finished runner-up at Cork over 2m4f.
• Wartime Leader (IRE): He showed ability without winning in bumpers for previous trainers Pat Doyle and Willie Mullins. On his debut for the current yard, he ran fourth at Tramore.

Spotlight Verdict

FOUND A DIAMOND ran on well to finish second at Cork over 2m4f last time and is expected to go one better over this suitable trip. Wartime Leader has shown decent placed form in bumpers and can challenge the selection if he takes well to hurdling. Chisum, returning from a break, also has the ability to run well.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Found A Diamond:
  • Strengths: Has displayed solid form in both bumpers and hurdles. The slightly longer trip is expected to suit him well, and he is tipped to win.
  • Weaknesses: Still searching for his first win over hurdles.
• Wartime Leader:
  • Strengths: Holds decent placed form from bumpers.
  • Weaknesses: Needs to reproduce his best form and requires a smooth transition to hurdling to challenge.

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3.30 Ballagh Mares Handicap Hurdle (2m 4f)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Killinure Lass (IRE)	J P Dempsey	D Meyler	5/1
2	Carried With Love (IRE)	J P O’Brien	Mr E Staples (7)	8/1

Note: Lady Doyanne is a non-runner.

Recent Form and Comments

• Killinure Lass (IRE): She has five hurdle wins, including a success at Thurles, along with one chase score. She won at Tramore over this trip most recently.
• Carried With Love (IRE): A dual-purpose filly, she won a 2m Cork maiden hurdle in March. She has had some decent runs in defeat since, including over 2m6f at both Killarney and Ballinrobe on her last two starts.

Spotlight Verdict

Kilashee is feared but may not replicate her runaway Galway success. IMPERIAL MISS was narrowly beaten over 2m6f at Galway last time and is tipped to get off the mark now dropping slightly in trip. Carried With Love, Killinure Lass, and Tir Og should all be involved.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Killinure Lass:
  • Strengths: Highly experienced course winner, coming off a recent win over this distance.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a 5lb rise and is contesting a better race now, requiring further improvement.
• Carried With Love:
  • Strengths: Good form over longer trips recently (2m6f). Should handle this 2m 4f distance well. Major player with consistent recent efforts.
  • Weaknesses: Needs to turn placed efforts into a win.

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4.00 Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (1m 7f 150y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Inchiquin Maid (IRE)	T O’Brien	J P Shinnick (3)	5/2
2	Midnight Eagle (IRE)	A King	Mr C Cullinan (7)	7/2

Recent Form and Comments

• Inchiquin Maid (IRE): She is an AW winner with useful form at Dundalk last winter. She has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on her seasonal and stable debut at Listowel.
• Midnight Eagle (IRE): Won a 2m handicap at Limerick in April off a 6lb lower mark. After struggling for a period, he returned to form with a C&D second place a fortnight ago, finishing ahead of shorter-priced rivals.

Spotlight Verdict

If INCHIQUIN MAID (nap) has progressed since her Listowel second, she can win her first hurdles race. A recent Thurles rematch involving Midnight Eagle, Destivelle, and Getaway Henry suggests all three hold each-way claims. Tudorista and I Feel Fine are also noted for potential improvement on handicap debut.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Inchiquin Maid:
  • Strengths: Selected as the Nap. Her strong second place finish on return suggests she is fit and well, and her useful AW form is a positive.
  • Weaknesses: Still aiming to open her hurdles account.
  • Suitability: Expected to progress and score.
• Midnight Eagle:
  • Strengths: Proven winner in handicap company this year. Ran well over C&D recently (second).
  • Weaknesses: His winning mark earlier this year was 6lb lower.

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4.34 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race (1m 7f 150y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Garahon (FR)	E Mullins	Mr J L Gleeson	6/5
2	Lennon Grove (IRE)	G Cromwell	Derek O’Connor	7/2

Recent Form and Comments

• Garahon (FR): Holds the best form in the race. He was runner-up on two of his three starts since returning this year. In his latest outing at Tipperary, he gave trouble at the start and was beaten 11l into second. He disappointed when starting favourite for the Defender Bumper in 2024.
• Lennon Grove (IRE): He won a point-to-point at Loughanmore on his second start in April. He was beaten 16l on his bumper debut at Listowel.

Spotlight Verdict

Garahon sets the standard but is not bombproof due to his erratic nature (giving trouble at the start). A chance is taken on the well-bred newcomer OF LAND AND SEA, who is from a respected yard and has the champion amateur aboard. Richwood and The First Turn are also interesting newcomers, while Mc Swagger and Lennon Grove have shown ability and can improve further.

Race Statistics

Comprehensive race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) specific to this Thurles race are not available in the provided sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Garahon:
  • Strengths: Holds the best documented form in the field. Highly consistent this year (two runner-up finishes from three starts).
  • Weaknesses: Has a vulnerable profile, having disappointed previously and given trouble at the start most recently.
• Lennon Grove:
  • Strengths: Proven point-to-point winner. Expected to improve from his bumper debut.
  • Suitability: Supported by the booking of top amateur jockey Derek O’Connor.