Thurles (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 12 November 2026

Thurles (IRE) played host to a competitive day of National Hunt action on 12 November 2026, with eight races run across a Good surface on the turf. This report covers all the key Thurles (IRE) results and highlights from the meeting as racing fans tracked the latest Thurles (IRE) race results 12 November 2026. Stay informed with our comprehensive Thurles (IRE) report below.

Meeting Statistics

With a favourite strike rate of 38%, punters experienced a mix of expected winners and notable upsets across the eight-race card.

Total runners: 98
Average field size: 12.3
Favourite strike rate: 38%
Biggest-priced winner: Duke Otto (IRE), 19.00, Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Race-by-Race Results

11:43 – Racing Again November 19th Beginners Steeplechase (18f): Winner: Might Be The One (IRE) (Darragh O'Keeffe, Andrew McNamara, 3.25). Placed: The Monkey Pole (IRE) (4.50), Kimy (FR) (4.50).
12:18 – Horse & Jockey Handicap Steeplechase (18f): Winner: Stoneyford Lady (IRE) (Darragh O'Keeffe, Henry de Bromhead, 3.75). Placed: Potters Pal (FR) (5.50), That's About Right (IRE) (11.00).
12:53 – www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Steeplechase (21.5f): Winner: Way Down South (IRE) (Alan O'Sullivan, Gillian Scott, 6.00). Placed: Island Mccoo (IRE) (7.00), Tantrum Boy (IRE) (7.00).
1:28 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle (23f): Winner: Zambezi Moon (IRE) (J. J. Slevin, David Richard Barry, 3.50). Placed: The Goose's Acre (IRE) (8.00), Pacy Macie (IRE) (17.00).
2:03 – Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle (20f): Winner: Gunnery Sergeant (FR) (Jack Kennedy, Gordon Elliott, 1.83). Placed: Flashy Fred (IRE) (5.50), Beeverstown Boy (FR) (4.00).
2:38 – Book Your Christmas Party Here On December 19th Mares Handicap Hurdle (20f): Winner: Fratas (IRE) (J. J. Slevin, Joseph Patrick O'Brien, 4.50). Placed: Shoda (IRE) (4.33), Tutu Twist (IRE) (5.50).
3:15 – Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (16f): Winner: Duke Otto (IRE) (Conor Smithers, Patrick J Flynn, 19.00). Placed: Liceo (FR) (12.00), Max Meridius (IRE) (3.00).
3:48 – Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (16f): Winner: Euro Maker (IRE) (Eoghan Finegan, Adrian Murray, 6.50). Placed: Bowgate Street (IRE) (7.50), Chesterbaylad (IRE) (13.00).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

It was a productive afternoon for the riding ranks, with J. J. Slevin and Darragh O'Keeffe sharing the honours at the top of the jockey standings, each securing 2 wins. Among the trainers, David Richard Barry, Andrew McNamara, Henry de Bromhead, Gillian Scott, and Gordon Elliott all enjoyed success, each saddling 1 winner.

Insight

The 38% favourite strike rate highlights the volatility of the day. While market leaders like Gunnery Sergeant justified odds-on favouritism in the 2:03 Maiden Hurdle, punters faced significant challenges elsewhere. Notably, the 19.00 outsider Duke Otto provided the biggest upset of the day in the Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (Div I), comfortably outrunning the well-supported Max Meridius.

Other favourites, such as Onefortheditch, failed to make an impact after unseating their rider in the 12:53 handicap, while the favourite in the opening maiden hurdle, Doctor Elvis, pulled up. These results underscore the importance of assessing market movements closely against the challenging Irish turf.

For the complete set of data and full finishing orders, view the full race results here.