Trained by C A Murphy out of Gorey in County Wexford, Thurman has bumped around the mid-to-lower reaches of the results sheet across all five of its races, with finishes of 5th, 13th, a pulled-up or unseated run in the middle, 7th, and 9th most recently. That blank in the sequence is worth noting — it suggests at least one outing that went wrong before the horse even had a chance to show what it could do. Murphy's yard has sent out 9 winners this season, so there is clearly ability being produced from that stable. Thurman just hasn't tapped into it yet.
The honest truth is that five races without troubling the judge is a tough ledger to defend. A horse this age has had enough chances to flash some promise, and so far the numbers don't show any. Whether a different trip, different conditions, or simply more time can unlock something better remains to be seen — but right now, Thurman is one for the patient observer rather than the eager punter.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 Nov | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 27 Oct | 0% |