Thapa VC

 (IRE)
Country
Ireland
Foal Date
27-Mar-18
Colour
bay
Sire
The Gurkha
Dam
Merritt Island
Prize Money
$72033
Trainer
M G Rimell
Owners
The Circle of five
About

Bath R2 Havana Grey Standing At Whitsbury Manor Handicap Thapa VC is a 7yo b unknown from Ireland trained by M G Rimell, who is based at Witney. It is sired by the stallion The Gurkha out of the dam Merritt Island. Thapa VC has managed to win 11 races in its career so far. On 9th May 2024 at Kempton, Thapa VC scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $5757 Try Unibet's New Acca Boosts Handicap. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Thapa VC throughout its career you'd have achieved a 10% return on investment.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Lingfield 10-Apr-25 1409m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $3,978), Winning Time: 01:26.420, SP: 4/1 Steadied and switched left start, held up in last trio, never involvedR Hornby 61.2kg, Cd 0 5.25L8 (11)
Wolverhampton 25-Mar-25 1441m GOOD R4 Hcp $217 (of $3,716), Winning Time: 01:26.870, SP: 10/1 Mounted in chute, dwelt, in rear, raced keenly, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, no telling impressionR Ryan 60.8kg, Cd 0 2.25L5 (11)
Wolverhampton 09-Mar-25 1441m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $4,972), Winning Time: 01:28.540, SP: 15/2 Mounted in chute and wore earplugs to start, mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, ridden in 3rd under 1f out, faded final 110 yardsJ Mitchell 58.1kg, Cd 0 4.50L7 (9)
Lingfield 16-Feb-25 1610m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $4,972), Winning Time: 01:38.560, SP: 18/1 Steadied start, raced keenly un last pair, never involvedJ Mitchell 57.6kg, Cd 0 5.25L7 (9)
Lingfield 08-Feb-25 1409m GOOD R5 Hcp $1,166 (of $4,972), Winning Time: 01:26.690, SP: 16/1 Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on between horses inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, not pace to challengeJ Mitchell 59.4kg 2.25L3 (7)
Wolverhampton 26-Jan-25 1441m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $4,972), Winning Time: 01:27.110, SP: 9/2 Steadied start, held up in last pair, never factorJ Mitchell 59.4kg, Cd 0 6.00L10 (10)
Lingfield 31-Dec-24 1409m GOOD R7 Hcp $2,333 (of $4,972), Winning Time: 01:24.320, SP: 13/2 Held up in last, still plenty to do over 1f out, ridden and headway between horses inside final furlong, stayed on strongly near finish, just deniedJ Mitchell 59kg 0.20L2 (11)
Kempton 15-Oct-24 1408m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $4,187), Winning Time: 01:24.870, SP: 7/2 Switched right start, held up in last pair, troubled passage over 1f out, no headway when in the clear final furlongJ Crowley 61.2kg, Cd 0 3.75L6 (10)
Kempton 03-Oct-24 1408m GOOD R3 Hcp $2,702 (of $5,757), Winning Time: 01:25.120, SP: 12/1 Midfield, switched right and kept on over 1f out, headway between horses inside final furlong, chased winner near finish but always heldJ Crowley 61.2kg 1.25L2 (14)
Chelmsford City 20-Sep-24 1408m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $5,051), Winning Time: 01:23.340, SP: 11/1 Held up in rear, headway looking for room over 1f out, soon angled out wide, ridden and no impression inside final furlongR Hornby 63kg, Cd 0 4.50L7 (13)
Doncaster 17-Aug-24 1413m GOOD R3 Hcp $2,702 (of $5,757), Winning Time: 01:24.600, SP: 5/1 In rear, pushed along 2f out, headway entering final furlong, nearest finishJ Mitchell 61.2kg 2.00L2 (12)
Haydock 10-Aug-24 1400m GOOD R6 Hcp $1,965 (of $4,187), Winning Time: 01:25.960, SP: 5/1 Mounted in chute and went to post early, slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, just deniedJ Crowley 60.3kg 0.15L2 (10)
Doncaster 25-Jul-24 1413m GOOD R1 Hcp $4,397 (of $4,397), Winning Time: 01:25.880, SP: 13/2 Held up off the pace in last pair, good headway near side of group over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led towards finishJ Crowley 64kg1 (13)
Doncaster 30-Jun-24 1413m GOOD R3 Hcp $1,325 (of $5,653), Winning Time: 01:24.700, SP: 14/1 Slowly away, in rear, headway and hung left over 1f out, kept on, unable to challengeL Edmunds 55.8kg 2.00L3 (10)
Windsor 18-Jun-24 1637m GOOD R6 Hcp $330 (of $5,653), Winning Time: 01:39.090, SP: 22/1 Slowly into stride, raced keenly disputing 5th, headway over 2f out, went modest 3rd over 1f out, hung left bumped rival and lost two places inside final furlongD Probert 55.8kg, Cd 0 4.50L5 (8)
Kempton 23-May-24 1408m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $5,757), Winning Time: 01:24.150, SP: 14/1 Slowly away, held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, never dangerousH Doyle 55.8kg, Cd 0 4.75L7 (10)
Kempton 09-May-24 1408m GOOD R4 Hcp $5,757 (of $5,757), Winning Time: 01:24.940, SP: 7/1 Held up towards rear, good headway and switched right towards inside 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led final stridesJ Mitchell 56.7kg1 (11)
Lingfield 10-Apr-24 1409m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $4,972), Winning Time: 01:24.140, SP: 9/1 Held up off the pace in last pair, never on termsR Hornby 58.5kg, Cd 0 4.25L6 (10)
Wolverhampton 31-Mar-24 1441m GOOD R5 Hcp $416 (of $7,118) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.560, SP: 11/2 Held up towards rear, switched right final bend, headway over 1f out, never nearerJ Mitchell 60.3kg, Cd 0 2.50L5 (11)
Wolverhampton 17-Mar-24 1441m GOOD R6 Hcp $459 (of $7,851) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.200, SP: 17/2 Held up in mid-division, headway turning in, soon switched right, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involvedR Hornby 54.9kg, Cd 0 3.50L5 (11)
Kempton 03-Mar-24 1408m GOOD R5 Hcp $1,965 (of $4,187) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:25.700, SP: 7/2 Slow into stride, in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, not a threatJ Mitchell 60.8kg 2.25L2 (9)
Southwell 25-Feb-24 1621m GOOD R8 Hcp $1,228 (of $10,468) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:39.120, SP: 11/1 Started slowly, off the pace in rear, headway far side of group inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong,J Mitchell 59kg, Cd 0 2.75L4 (12)
Wolverhampton 11-Feb-24 1441m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $4,972) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.940, SP: 17/2 Steadied and switched left start, held up in last pair, some headway under pressure over 1f out, never going pace to get involvedD Muscutt 59.4kg, Cd 0 2.50L7 (12)
Lingfield 20-Jan-24 1409m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $7,851) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:24.170, SP: 11/1 Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlongR Hornby 60.3kg, Cd 0 2.00L7 (11)
Lingfield 31-Dec-23 1409m GOOD R1 Hcp $3,873 (of $3,873) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:23.470, SP: 7/2 Slowly into stride, held up in rear, good headway between horses inside final furlong, soon not clear and switched left, led final 100 yards, bit in handJ Mitchell 60.8kg1 (9)
Southwell 23-Dec-23 1420m GOOD R7 Hcp $3,873 (of $3,873) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:28.430, SP: 7/2 Towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left and lead approaching final furlong, ran onD Muscutt 60.8kg1 (10)
Lingfield 06-Dec-23 1409m GOOD R1 Hcp $908 (of $3,873) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:22.320, SP: 2/1 Held up in rear, going well but plenty to do over 2f out, ridden and went third entering final furlong, no further impression towards finishJ Crowley 62.1kg 2.50L3 (8)
Wolverhampton 15-Nov-23 1441m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $3,873) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.040, SP: 7/2 Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never dangerousR Hornby 59.9kg, Cd 0 4.50L7 (12)
Wolverhampton 25-Oct-23 1441m GOOD R1 Hcp $1,817 (of $3,873) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.890, SP: 6/1 Slow into stride, in rear, good headway on inner over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finishR Hornby 59.4kg 0.15L2 (12)
Lingfield 30-Aug-23 1409m GOOD Hcp (of $3,873), Winning Time: 01:22.170, SP: 6/1 Towards rear, pushed along well over 1f out, soon stayed on for late headway, never placed to challengeJ Watson 64.4kg, Cd 0 6.25L7 (13)
Lingfield 13-Aug-23 1408m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $5,757) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:21.930, SP: 8/1 Slowly away, held up in rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace entering final furlongR Hornby 64kg, Cd 0 7.25L7 (9)
Windsor 18-Jul-23 1637m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $5,496) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.870, SP: 16/1 Held up towards rear, headway between horses inside final furlong, never going pace to get involvedD Egan 64kg, Cd 0 3.50L7 (14)
Doncaster 18-Jun-23 1413m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $4,397) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.110, SP: 13/2 Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no progressW Buick 61.7kg, Cd 0 4.25L9 (15)
Leicester 06-Jun-23 1408m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $5,234) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.120, SP: 4/1 Slowly away in rear, effort 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlongD Egan 57.6kg, Cd 0 5.25L6 (8)
Yarmouth 24-May-23 1410m GOOD R6 CL5Hcp $4,397 (of $4,397) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:23.350, SP: 13/2 Restless in stalls, steadied start, held up off the pace in last pair, good headway near side of group over 1f out, edged left and strong run inside final furlong, ridden ahead final strideW Buick 60.8kg1 (9)
Lingfield 09-May-23 1610m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp (of $3,873) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:36.590, SP: 5/1 Steadied start, held up in rear, switched right final bend, some headway from over 1f out, never involvedD Egan 60.8kg, Cd 0 6.50L5 (8)
Wolverhampton 08-Nov-22 1441m SYNTHETIC R6 CL5Hcp $4,536 (of $4,536) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:27.480, SP: 4/1 Last to break, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, led final 100 yards, ran onD Egan 59.9kg1 (11)
Wolverhampton 21-Oct-22 1441m SYNTHETIC R1 CL5Hcp $533 (of $9,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:27.790, SP: 4/1 Prominent, shaken up over 2f out, no extra when ridden inside final furlongT Marquand 63kg, Cd 0 3.00L4 (8)
Windsor 03-Oct-22 1637m GOOD R8 CL4Hcp (of $10,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:40.250, SP: 25/1 Slowly into stride, towards rear, took false step inside final 5f, closer in mid-division 3f out, headway chasing leaders and hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get competitiveR Hornby 60.8kg, Cd 0 4.75L7 (14)
Newbury 17-Sep-22 1408m GOOD R8 CL3Hcp (of $15,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:24.780, SP: 28/1 Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden along, some late headwayC Hutchinson 57.6kg, Cd 0 9.25L14 (19)
Lingfield 24-Aug-22 1409m SYNTHETIC R5 CL5Hcp (of $9,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:23.680, SP: 7/2 Held up in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, never nearerR Hornby 64.4kg, Cd 0 2.00L5 (12)
Lingfield 31-Jul-22 1409m SYNTHETIC R4 CL5Hcp $4,536 (of $9,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.640, SP: 9/1 Towards rear, wide and headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead close homeW Cox 64kg1 (12)
Chepstow 05-Jun-22 1422m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp (of $9,850) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:21.500, SP: 5/1 Held up behind leaders, headway 3f out, weakened inside final furlongL P Keniry 59.9kg, Cd 0 6.75L6 (7)
Leicester 23-May-22 1408m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp $2,383 (of $10,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.400, SP: 12/1 Dwelt, rear mid-division, pushed along and headway well over 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders well over 1f out, led 110 yards out, ran on, headed on lineT Marquand 58.1kg2 (12)
Kempton 05-May-22 1408m SYNTHETIC R4 CL5Hcp (of $8,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:25.890, SP: 11/2 Slowly into stride and awkwardly away, raced keenly in mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlongG Rooke 60.3kg, Cd 0 6.50L7 (9)
Wolverhampton 13-Apr-22 1739m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $412 (of $7,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:48.430, SP: 7/4 Keen in mid-division, headway out wide over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leadersA Kirby 60.3kg, Cd 0 4.00L4 (9)
Lingfield 30-Mar-22 1409m SYNTHETIC R5 CL3Hcp $761 (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.230, SP: 9/2 Bit keen, chased leaders on inside, ridden inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110 yardsR Hornby 54kg, Cd 0 1.75L4 (9)
Kempton 17-Mar-22 1408m SYNTHETIC R6 CL4Hcp (of $11,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:25.710, SP: 5/2 Held up towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to threatenG Rooke 58.5kg, Cd 0 2.50L6 (12)
Kempton 24-Feb-22 1408m SYNTHETIC R2 CL5Hcp $3,996 (of $8,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:26.300, SP: 11/8 Difficult to load, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, stayed on well, led close homeR Hornby 61.2kg1 (9)
Wolverhampton 01-Feb-22 1441m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $3,510 (of $7,100) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:28.830, SP: 13/8 Not that well away, held up in mid-division, switched left 2f out, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final 100 yards, joined on lineD Probert 61.7kg, Cd 0 0.00L1 (9)
Wolverhampton 08-Jan-22 1441m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $3,510 (of $7,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:28.230, SP: 7/4 Tracked leaders, headway to join leader over 1f out, edged right and led narrowly inside final furlong, ran onR Hornby 60.3kg1 (9)
Chelmsford City 17-Dec-21 1609m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $1,344 (of $6,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.490, SP: 9/1 Keen tracked leaders, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, led briefly inside final furlong, stayed onR Hornby 59.9kg 0.75L2 (11)
Chelmsford City 27-Nov-21 1408m SYNTHETIC R6 CL5Hcp (of $6,500) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:24.500, SP: 20/1 Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlongR Hornby 61.7kg, Cd 0 4.25L8 (13)
Lingfield 31-Dec-20 1610m SYNTHETIC R3 CL5 $1,020 (of $6,545) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.540, SP: 85/40 Unruly to load, dwelt raced wide, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on one paceL Morris 59kg 2.00L2 (7)
Wolverhampton 19-Dec-20 1441m SYNTHETIC R5 CL5 $3,429 (of $6,545) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:30.040, SP: 7/1 Raced keenly, chased leaders on outside, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, stayed on to assert towards finishD Probert 59.4kg1 (12)
Wolverhampton 03-Nov-20 1225m SYNTHETIC R2 CL5Nv (of $6,300) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.950, SP: 18/1 Towards rear, headway when switched right over 1f out, no impression final furlongL Morris 58.1kg, Cd 0 7.50L5 (12)
Kempton 24-Sep-20 1207m SYNTHETIC R1 CL5Nv (of $5,300) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.050, SP: 100/1 Midfield, pushed along over 2f out, kept onL Morris 59.4kg, Cd 0 1.50L5 (12)