Each type of race is designed to cater to different levels of horses and to provide a range of opportunities for trainers and owners to compete with their horses.

Speed ratings and sectional times are two important metrics used in horse racing to measure the performance of horses during a race. Speed ratings are a numerical value assigned to a horse’s overall performance in a race. These ratings take into account various factors, such as the distance of the race, the track conditions, and…

Sa Fureur justified his odds as the 5-6 market leader in the Markaye Contracts Ltd Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles, completing his hat-trick of wins with a short head victory over Buddy One. The stewards’ inquiry upheld the original placings despite the two horses coming close together a couple of times. Trainer Gordon…

Last time out Wonder Spirit won a handicap over course and distance following a good 2nd in a similar race. After initially leading for the first furlong, he tracked the leaders and was in third place at the halfway point. Approaching the 2-furlong marker, he was in contention for the lead and went on to…

Last time out over 6f, Spirit of Nguru followed the leading pack closely, and then was ridden aggressively over two furlongs from the finish. He continued to make progress and finished strongly, securing third place just before the end of the race. This was the first time the he had over a 6f , and…

Last time out (1st run in the UK) In Excelsis Deo was hindered in fourth place at the start of the race but managed to make progress and caught up with the leaders by the sixth fence. Looking like the winner by the second to last obstacle (usually third to last), he took the lead…

Last time out Sir Argus (started 4/11 fav) quickly caught up with the leader and took over the lead before the second obstacle, although he made a mistake and briefly lost the lead. He also made a mistake at the fourth last obstacle but managed to regain control and pulled away, ridden confidently before the…

Hickory was positioned among the leading group of runners and made a steady progress towards the front from a wide position, approximately 2 furlongs away from the finish line. Jockey Daniel Muscott then urged the horse to take the lead as they entered the final furlong and he was able to do so comfortably, with…

Last time out Instit took the lead early on and was 5 lengths ahead by the halfway mark. However, the lead began to shrink before reaching the third obstacle. The jockey urged the mare on and managed to regain a comfortable lead after jumping over the second last obstacle. She was then ridden hard all…