Thistle Cross (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Thistle Cross’s best going, distance and course
Two runs at Down Royal and two runs at Dundalk have yet to produce a place.
Thistle Cross’s latest run
Last time out, Thistle Cross finished 11th of 12 in the Mongey Communications Handicap at Down Royal on 20 June 2026, beaten 85¼ lengths by Albatala. He started at 50/1 over 1m2f96y on soft ground under Nathan Crosse. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Thistle Cross’s official rating
His official rating is 45. That is down 6lb this year, from 51.
Thistle Cross’s pedigree: what the Kodi Bear stock does
Thistle Cross is by Kodi Bear out of Nabeyla, a New Approach mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Kodi Bear’s runners have won 74 times from 668 starts, a 11% strike rate. They are most successful at six furlongs, with 25 wins, and at Thistle Cross’s trip of a mile they have won 12 of 95 starts (13%).
Thistle Cross career record
Thistle Cross: peak ratings achieved
Thistle Cross form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dundalk (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Standard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 7f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 6f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Thistle Cross recent form: analyst notes
Thistle Cross race history and results
Thistle Cross breeding and pedigree
Thistle Cross FAQs
Has Thistle Cross won a race?
Not yet. He has run five times.
Who is Thistle Cross’s sire?
Kodi Bear. His dam is Nabeyla, by New Approach.
When does Thistle Cross run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Struggled from the start - made no headway from halfway - dropped away steadily inside final 2f to finish well beaten
Sluggish start - trailed the field alone early - urged forward approaching 2f out - given a further nudge in the closing furlong - made no dent on the leaders and finished well held
Settled in the pack early - roughly 8th at halfway - pushed along and dropped away 3f out - no threat thereafter and well beaten at the finish
Went straight to front early - pressed for effort before giving up advantage around 2½f out - dropped away steadily to finish last of the field beaten some way