December 14 / 14.47 Fairyhouse

14.47

Good To Yielding

Fairyhouse, Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Fairyhouse, Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 005811 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on penultimate start and followed up over fences at Tramore last month; the latter was from a mark of 95 and he looks like a major player from just a 1lb higher hurdle mark this time.
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Verdict Starting price

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Portarlington

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.

20/1

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Portarlington

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.

20/1

6th

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Portarlington

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner over hurdles; remans 4lb above his last win and has been off since a heavy defeat at Fairyhouse in November; might need this run.

16/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 326107 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in the summer but tailed off in two handicap hurdle starts since; risky at present.
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4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Slim Marvel

10st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Slim Marvel

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland where she was effective on good ground; conditions were heavy when going close at Ffos Las a month ago (3m) and she travelled strongly deep into that race; possibilities off 4lb higher.

4/1

2nd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Slim Marvel

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland, winning just the once; made a quiet start for this yard at Chepstow but in a Class 3 handicap over 2m3f and this is easier; should handle the ground and has form over this far.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: 25-70P D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2022; hit the crossbar in trio of handicap hurdle runs last year but poor form recently and pulled up last time.
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6th

3

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Ladiam

11st 11lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Dual Sligo winner at this trip and third career win came at Listowel last month over same trip under a positive ride, drawing away from the last; 6lb rise okay, should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

5

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Ladiam

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Both wins were over this trip at Sligo, and he's been running well this season, but fully exposed and his second at Galway was a distant one.

10/1

2nd

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Ladiam

11st 5lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Dual winner at Sligo but not as effective elsewhere; decent run over 2m4f at Wexford in July but disappointing back at Sligo last month; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 0-0336

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-9 in points and 0-8 under rules; third at Ffos Las before another distant third at Gowran; sixth in this new headgear combination at Thurles and has an each-way squeak.
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6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

Form: 5-481

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers and came on from her hurdle bow to land a maiden hurdle at Tramore when last seen in August; that form hasn't really worked out and a mark of 97 looks on the stiff side.
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5th

10

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Miss Lia

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Winner and four-time runner-up over hurdles; chasing credentials, admittedly from limited evidence, are weaker; 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

7th

11

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Miss Lia

10st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last couple of runs not her best but she's been runner-up four times in handicaps, including over C&D in March; would probably prefer easier terrain.

16/1

Form: 705-00

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in 2021 but has shown very little in this sphere so far and beaten 24l on first try at this trip last time.
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9th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Deep Sigh

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

never better than midfield

10/1

9th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Deep Sigh

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

never better than midfield

10/1

13th

14

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Deep Sigh

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

raced in second

20/1

Form: 0799-9 CD

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won from 2lb higher just over a year ago but has looked a bit regressive since and tailed off in last three starts, two beginners' chases either side of mares' handicap hurdle ninth.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Dragons Pass

10st 3lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile.

28/1

Form: -03087

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Flat winner who was third at Cork in August but has struggled in three runs since; needs revival for a return to further.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Liberated Light

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Grand family dual-purpose performer won his latest hurdle at Tramore in May (2m) and been running well on the Flat since, including when finishing well over 1m6f here on Monday; not quite proven over this far and lot of weight to shoulder for a relatively handy type.

6/1

5th

4

(17)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Liberated Light

9st 12lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

3-36 and two of those wins were over hurdles; however, made up a lot of ground to be third of 16 in a 2m Flat handicap at Navan 19 days ago and that entitles him to a place on the shortlist.

12/1

3rd

12

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Liberated Light

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Best form this year has been over hurdles at Tramore; only Flat win was in 2023, and he needs to improve on recent efforts; strong trainer/rider combination.

12/1

Form: 447P-P

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Promising third 18 months ago but generally struggled since and pulled up last twice; cheekpieces on for yard debut and has been off 160 days.
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Verdict Starting price

8

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Tom Kelly

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Maiden has struggled since switched to handicaps; returns to this yard after a fruitless spell with Kevin Smith; off since February and has failed to complete three of last five starts; passed over.

33/1

9th

7

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 23y

16:43 Punchestown

Tom Kelly

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Lost form for his previous trainer; no sign of a recovery in two starts for this stable; addition of blinkers will need to make a major difference.

25/1

Form: 09-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles so far; needs to leave last month's return behind.
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Verdict Starting price

9

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Clonclough Lady

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles; lost her action at Fairyhouse in December and returned at Gowran six days ago when again failed to complete.

20/1

12

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Gowran Park

Clonclough Lady

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles; not seen since losing her action on handicap debut at Leopardstown last December when she was 66-1; can only be watched for now.

66/1

9

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Fairyhouse

Clonclough Lady

10st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Tailed off in three runs at huge odds in maiden hurdles so far; needs to leave last month's return behind.

33/1

Form: 7409-4

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 10lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Stayed on nicely for fourth at Tramore in May but entitled to need this after 197 days off; engaged at Cork Friday.
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Verdict Starting price

17

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Port Rashid

10st 2lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

15yo who last won in February 2023; hasn't run since February and likely best watched, despite much reduced mark.

25/1

7th

6

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Port Rashid

10st 8lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Veteran has bagged two of his four wins under rules at this track but was pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse in December and is entitled to need this after 299-days off.

16/1

Form: 00/P9-

Last run: 527 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Point winner but hasn't shown much under rules and fell early in a point last time; enought to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Fairyhouse

Lillys Girl

10st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Point winner but hasn't shown much under rules and fell early in a point last time; enought to prove.

50/1

13

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Fairyhouse

Lillys Girl

10st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Point winner but hasn't shown much under rules and fell early in a point last time; enought to prove.

50/1

9th

14

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Lillys Girl

11st 0lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.90
Straight Forecast €9.62
Tricast €264.94
Trifecta €592.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Portarlington

The Irish Sun:

Miss Lia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Portarlington

POSTDATA:

Portarlington