June 06 / 20.10 Fairyhouse

20.10

Good

Racing Again Next Friday Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Racing Again Next Friday Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 448272

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner up in two of last three starts, including over this C&D latest when a bit short of room from wide draw; drawn even wider here and 6lb higher but not discounted if gets more luck in running.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

Form: 59100- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 214-70 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner is 1-28 on turf; tailed off on return from break at Navan in April (1m2f, soft); remains 7lb above last win and may need more respite from the handicapper.
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3rd

15

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Barretstown

10st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Conor O’Dwyer

First reserve; multiple C&D winner bounced back to form when a 2.25l fourth here on latest; that came off a mark of 40 though and he's up against it at these weights.

8th

10

(13)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Barretstown

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four of five wins have come at Dundalk, the last three at 10.5f; has beaten just one rival home in last three starts, so leap of faith required to fancy him here.

28/1

14th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Barretstown

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Conor O’Dwyer

4-24 on AW including three wins over C&D; is 4lb lower than when scoring here in September but his form in 2026 has been underwhelming so needs to get back on track.

20/1

11/2

Form: 56-673

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best effort since joining this yard at Gowran earlier this week when a 1.75l third of 11 (1m, good) in first-time visor (retained); effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; chance if seeing out the longer trip.
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16th

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain and handled soft ground well when winning over this trip at Limerick in June off 50; held off this mark on quicker ground at Bellewstown but not to be ruled out back on soft.

13/2

10th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; built on Limerick second last month when scoring decisively at that venue (1m, soft) nine days later; up 6lb but no reason why he can't go well again.

15/8

1st

8

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; strong chance now based on last week's second over 7f at this venue.

7/2

Form: 4-3222 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-17 overall and 0-5 on turf; has been beaten favourite on last three starts off this mark; arguably a shade unlucky at Leopardstown latest (1m4f, good); drops in trip but should go well again.
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No Results Found

Form: 5060-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 1-21 on turf on the Flat; in good form over timber in April; 1m5f may have stretched her on return to this sphere at Navan last month; this trip more suitable and handicapper giving her a chance; not discounted.
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4th

3

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:45 Punchestown

Cleopatras Needle

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Twice runner-up in Flat handicaps this term, though her last two wins have been over hurdles; ran another solid race when fourth in a 2m1f mares' handicap hurdle at the Galway festival; well below her best in a 1m2f handicap at Gowran in August, and failed to make an impact back over hurdles at Fairyhouse last week.

4/1

12/1

Form: 7-0805

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner is yet to trouble the judge in five starts on turf; held by Chopsticks on Leopardstown run latest; others appeal more.
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16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

Form: 00-080 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won twice last summer, at Ballinrobe off 49 and Hamilton off 52; going through the motions at Dundalk earlier this year; capable off this mark on return to turf but drawn wide and might need this after a 114-day break.
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7

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Gregorina

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won from 4lb higher last year at Hamilton (1m4f, soft); has shown little since and was last seen on the end of a 34l defeat returning from an absence two weeks ago at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); needs to bounce back.

33/1

8

(18)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Gregorina

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice last summer, at Ballinrobe off 49 and Hamilton off 52; going through the motions at Dundalk earlier this year; capable off this mark on return to turf but drawn wide and might need this after a 114-day break.

33/1

11

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Gregorina

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Well drawn but recent form means a case is hard to make for her.

33/1

Form: 0-0744

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden has shaped nicely on his last two starts at Gowran and Killarney, both over 1m on good; shaped like this trip would suit last time but drawn wide and wouldn't want to see too much rain.
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7th

1

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Roscommon

Jurality

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul W Flynn

Fourth in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in April. in good form on the Flat during the spring/summer, winning over 1m5f at Navan in June and runner-up twice; only just denied when sent back over hurdles at Navan nine days ago; 14-1 then, entitled to be a leading fancy now.

4/1

2nd

3

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Jurality

11st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul W Flynn

Fourth in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in April and in good form on the Flat since, winning over 1m5f here in June and runner-up twice; may have gone as far as he can on the Flat and probably a good time to go back hurdling; worth a market check.

8/1

12th

14

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Jurality

10st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul W Flynn

Course 1m5f winner in June; backed that up with a narrow defeat at Bellewstown; unplaced on last three starts; perhaps too high in the ratings now, though the booking of Jody Townend is a positive.

14/1

25/1

Form: /U00-7 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
1-17 on turf, the win coming in July 2023 at Navan (1m2f, soft) for former yard; is 4lb lower now but weakened quickly on debut for this yard at Limerick (1m4f, sft-hvy) in April; may do better back in trip but others appeal more.
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16th

15

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Mr Mills

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Edward F Power

Two-time winner, including here over 1m2f (soft) but hasn't scored since 2023; fine effort when last sighted at Dundalk in November; off since and has a modest record when fresh but worth a market check.

9/2

13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

Form: 9-0000

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
3yo gelding showed promise in third maiden start at the Curragh but has been beaten long distances in all four starts this season at a variety of trips; hard to fancy right now.
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10

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Ill Be Handy

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest on the Flat; well beaten on handicap debut over hurdles in May but had some useful juvenile form and wouldn't be without hope should this new headgear combination trigger a return to that level.

40/1

8th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Ill Be Handy

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest Flat maiden but has run some fine races in defeat in juvenile hurdles against some smart rivals; not as good in a Grade 3 last time with cheekpieces on; this is easier so is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 06-08

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
3yo filly didn't show a lot in maidens and was last of eight on handicap debut at Killarney over 1m3f; yard in form and cheekpieces go on but she is hard to make a solid case for.
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9th

2

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vervain

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Harry Kelly

Distance winner on turf last year and has been in decent form this term; just denied at Gowran last month, held since; only her second try on AW and Keane booked.

8/1

4th

4

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Vervain

9st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a Cork 3yo handicap last summer off this mark for Joe Murphy (1m4f, good); couple of good runs this term for this yard, notably narrow Gowran defeat over this trip; 2m seemed to stretch her at Tramore on latest; contender back in trip.

8/1

5th

2

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Vervain

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a Cork 3yo handicap last summer off 1lb lower for Joe Murphy (1m4f, good); pushed wide off the bend when a keeping-on fourth here on seasonal return (1m4f, good), Highway Sixty One 4.5l ahead; close fourth at Killarney next time and raised 3lb for her head defeat at Gowran eight days ago (1m5f, good), shaping like this trip was worth a try; new cheekpieces on.

7/2

Form: 808-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
3yo filly makes handicap debut after three modest efforts in maidens at 7f-8.5f; best watched up in trip unless the market speaks.
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5th

9

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Cuckaloo Hill

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M Flannery

Placed twice in low-grade handicaps last season and fourth in a C&D handicap three starts back; no apparent chance in a maiden.

66/1

Form: 4050-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf; best run a fast finishing 3.5l fourth of 14 behind Barretstown at Cork (1m2f, yielding) last May; 8lb lower now and may have needed comeback at Naas (1m, yielding); could outrun odds stepped back up in trip.
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1st

8

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Exposed 22-race maiden; ran okay at Newcastle (1m) on her penultimate start but she failed to back it up here (9.5f) two weeks ago; opposable for win purposes once again.

16/1

8th

10

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Only beaten a neck in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March, but she hasn't fared so well since and a record of 0-22 is hard to ignore.

14/1

Form: 070-

Last run: 210 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3yo handicap debutant showed very little in maidens last year at 7f-1m on the AW and on soft ground; related to winners so should be capable of better at some point; lacks a run but check the market.
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4th

8

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Worcester

Fervent

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

A dual winner (at up to 1m4f) on the Flat in Ireland for Stuart Crawford last June; changed hands for 58,000gns and showed promise on his yard/hurdling debut in 2m Southwell maiden in May, still in third when falling last; open to progress.

11/2

5

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:17 Southwell

Fervent

10st 12lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Won two of his six Flat races, at 1m2f and 1m4f; bought for 58,000gns and stamina won't be an issue; respected.

10/1

6

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Fervent

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

Well beaten in three AW maidens for Ado McGuinness as a 2yo but improved form for this yard in turf handicaps up in trip; has risen 22lb in the weights for two Fairyhouse wins over 1m2f-1m4f; this softer ground is an unknown but a shout of handling it.

9/1

Form: 8/040

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maidens but offered something to build on when midfield at Naas on handicap debut; dropped 4lb but needs a lot more stepped back up in trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 70088-

Last run: 334 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Eight race maiden is 0-5 on turf; hasn't cut much ice since tackling handicaps; beaten around 7l last two starts; handicapper giving him a chance but needs to find improvement.
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12

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:07 Bellewstown

The Man Above

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden has never managed closer than seventh; slight improvement in first-time blinkers at Limerick last month, a lot more required

14/1

15

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

The Man Above

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Nine-race maiden; hasn't cut much ice since tackling handicaps, including when beaten 7l over C&D last summer; needed the run at Fairyhouse on return but significant improvement needed; blinkered.

40/1

18

(19)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

The Man Above

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Eight race maiden is 0-5 on turf; hasn't cut much ice since tackling handicaps; beaten around 7l last two starts; handicapper giving him a chance but needs to find improvement.

22/1

Form: 582-96

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First reserve; good second at Bellewstown (1m4f, yielding) last October off 55; hasn't matched that in two runs this term; blinkers worn last time replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Bellewstown); needs a revival.
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15th

5

(20)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Got off the mark at the tenth attempt over C&D last month (good); benefited from a strong gallop when winning that day; won with plenty in hand but hard to have confidence in him backing that up.

9/2

11

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Best run last year was over when second over 1m4f at Bellewstown in October; has failed to match that form; trip may not be ideal.

10/1

19

(2)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Noble Andy

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

First reserve; good second at Bellewstown (1m4f, yielding) last October off 55; hasn't matched that in two runs this term; blinkers worn last time replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Bellewstown); needs a revival.

Non-runners

Amavasya, Barrys Rock, El Bello

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €393.70
Straight Forecast €360.43
Tricast €2247.43

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Jurality

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gregorina

POSTDATA:

Carvalhal

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Delila