Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Thursday including 40/1 Thurles fancy

• Katie Midwinter has fancies at three venues on Thursday

• Likeable veteran could be worth keeping onside

• Mare is no forlorn hope in Listed contest

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Thurles, 13:42 - Back Fenway Park E/W @ 40/141.00

Seven-year-old gelding Fenway Park drops back in trip slightly and is equipped with first-time cheekpieces along with a tongue-tie as he bids to return to form. He is yet to make a significant impression in three starts for Andrew McNamara and is now on a chase mark off 110, 14lb lower than his hurdles rating.

A maiden hurdle winner at Punchestown for former trainer Gavin Cromwell, Fenway Park once finished second to Quai De Bourbon at Naas and was fourth to Eagle Fan in novice company. Although he's yet to strike over fences, he's related to some chasers including Colin Tizzard-trained Royal Vacation, and there could be further improvement to come from him.

It may be too early to give up on this gelding who has shown to possess some ability, and he could take advantage of a lower chase mark over this distance under Brian Hayes.

Thurles, 13:42 - Back Femme Magnifique E/W @ 25/126.00

Femme Magnifique is another contender to consider in this competitive Thurles contest. She was a former resident at Closutton, for whom she landed a maiden hurdle, beating Sharp Object convincingly at Downpatrick, finished third to Donnie Devito in a Galway novice hurdle, having previously recorded a seven-and-a-half-length bumper win at this venue.

The eight-year-old mare is yet to add to that pair of wins for Willie Mullins, now representing Paul Stephen Kiely, but has shaped with promise over fences this term, including when third at 25/126.00 to Bridie's Beau at Clonmel in December. She has been running against tough opposition, last seen in Grade Two company at this track when sent off at 100/1101.00 behind Jade De Grugy, and, in calmer waters, could be able to make her presence felt.

In the hands of Cian Quirke, Femme Magnifique shouldn't be discounted and could make the frame in her eighth appearance over the larger obstacles.

Huntingdon, 14:00 - Back All The Glory @ 9/110.00

Whilst Paggane may prove tough to beat, 19lb clear on ratings, All The Glory is no forlorn hope for the Jonjo and AJ O'Neill team, capable of putting in a good account of herself in this Listed contest.

Lightly raced over fences and unexposed in this company, the nine-year-old makes only her fifth start over the larger obstacles on the back of a third-placed effort to Bluey. She was beaten only one-length by the winner at Windsor, despite being sent off at a price of 40/141.00, and if she can take a step forward from the effort, she can prove better than her current rating of 129 suggests. 

Whilst further improvement is required, All The Glory is a talented performer on her day and has proven form over similar distance as a hurdler. She is entitled to keep on progressing as a chaser and, under in-form rider Kevin Brogan, she could pose a threat.

Doncaster, 14:25 - Back Smokeringinthedark @ 10/34.33

Nicky Richards-trained Smokeringinthedark put in a gallant effort in second to Fasol at Musselburgh on New Year's Day, emerging with plenty of credit.

The son of Shantou had previously beaten Jet To Vegas in a maiden at that same venue, as well as finishing second to Moon Chime at Hexham, and, from a workable mark of 119, should be able to pose a threat under Callum Bewley, who retains the ride.

The six-year-old is making only his seventh start over hurdles and could show further improvement on the back of a promising run. He is a capable performer on his day, has proven form over a similar trip, and conditions should suit as he seeks a second career success.

Doncaster, 15:00 - Back Kadjar Des Mottes @ 9/25.50

Kadjar Des Mottes is yet to win in eight starts under Rules, but has shaped with promise since a dominant point success and could make it third time lucky as a chaser for Donald McCain. 

The six-year-old son of Balko shaped with some promise during his debut campaign as a novice hurdler last term, finishing third on three occasions, including when five-and-a-half-lengths behind Gentleman Bill at Bangor-on-Dee. He also placed to Gibbs Island at Sedgefield in March, before achieving a fourth-placed finish on his return to action at Kelso in October.

Considering he has point winning form, the best could be yet to come from Kadjar Des Mottes over the staying distances as a chaser. There's stamina in the pedigree and this could be his time to strike under Theo Gillard.

Thurles, 15:27 - Back Welonlyhavedone @ 5/23.50

Gavin Cromwell-trained Welonlyhavedone has caught the eye during his novice season campaign, winning his maiden by 12-lengths before falling when in contention in a race won by I'll Sort That, who has franked the form significantly, in a Galway novice event.

He was pulled up in a run worth forgiving behind No Drama This End at Cheltenham, but returned to some form with a third-placed effort at Navan in his latest start despite drifting out to a price of 20/121.00. The point winner is a promising type who remains open to further progression. 

Welonlyhavedone has plenty of potential and makes the most appeal in this contest under Keith Donoghue. There should be more to come from him but there is already substance to his form and he has shown to possess ability.

Thurles, 16:02 - Back The Little Yank E/W @ 10/111.00

Likeable veteran The Little Yank returned to winning ways at Clonmel when last seen and could double up from a 5lb higher mark under returning rider John Ahern, who claims 7lb in the saddle once again. This distance over hurdles should suit and he remains on a mark from which he can be competitive.

The 11-year-old was able to record a seventh win of his career from a 1lb lower mark under 3lb claimer Liam Quinlan at Kilbeggan in June, and has put in a number of competitive efforts since over hurdles and fences. He possesses a great attitude and, in current form from a workable mark, should put in another good account of himself for John Patrick Ryan in his 102nd career start.

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