After two days off Irish racing returns with 7 races at Thurles on Thursday where the highlight is the 4.45 when 8 begin the Thurles Handicap Hurdle. Ernie Mccracken was a good second on his handicap debut at Gowran Park 19 days ago. He goes up in trip here which should suit and bring out further improvement making him the one to beat. Robinstown was a creditable 3rd at Punchestown 25 days ago. He has been in good recent form and should give another good account making him the main threat. The shortlist is completed by Bay Ambition a course winner in her career who was 5th at Fairyhouse when last seen nearly 2 weeks ago. She switches from chasing to hurdles here where she has shown her best form so she definitely has solid claims. Of the rest look out for Indiana Jones who needs to bounce back after falling 2 out in a novice chase at Gowran Park in mid February. He was running well that day so can’t be discounted on this his handicap hurdle debut.
Big race prediction: 5: Ernie Mccracken.
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