November 04 / 13.15 Fairyhouse

13.15

Soft

WTW Willis 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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WTW Willis 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak form in Flat maidens and failed to make an impression in handicaps off a modest mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Beat The Devil

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Busy AW campaign over the winter, winning over this trip and runner-up three times afterwards; ran well for a long way on latest but 1m4f seemed too far; back in trip with race-fitness guaranteed so definite each-way claims.

10/1

5th

10

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick Magee

Easy winner over 1m here in January and best effort since on latest when staying-on second to Baila Conmigo over 1m2f last month; beaten favourite only previous try at this longer trip; Keane takes over.

4/1

2nd

5

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Easy winner over 1m here in January off 50; beaten favourite in following four runs from 1m-1m4f, but they were solid efforts all the same; last time over 1m was not one of his best.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: C58

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest enough (rated 57, never in the frame) on the Flat; carried out early on hurdling debut at Gowran; prominent for a long way at Punchestown, racing too keenly; tailed off at Galway ten days ago.
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16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Expert Analysis

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Dual-purpose maiden; very modest form in both codes; can only be watched in first handicap hurdle with cheekpieces applied.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Expert Analysis

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Dermot Kilmartin

0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No sign of ability in three Curragh outings at different trips; seems safe to ignore.
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5th

9

(14)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Folk Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Nash

No worthwhile form in maidens on the Flat and over hurdles; much to prove on handicap debut.

50/1

7th

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Folk Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Modest in three Flat maidens and a similar story in two hurdle runs; others preferred.

33/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Folk Warrior

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

No sign of ability in three Curragh outings at different trips; seems safe to ignore.

33/1

Form: 88

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary Flat form in Britain at up to 1m4f; behind throughout on hurdles debut at Killarney; struggled at Ballinrobe on second attempt, though he had the excuse of bad interference.
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7th

3

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Houndsworth

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary Flat form in Britain and three quiet runs in maidens before much-improved on handicap debut (following wind surgery and with first-time tongue-tie) at Cork early this month when a 40-1 shot, hitting last but winning going away over 2m (yielding); 10lb rise for that but could go well.

9/2

1st

21

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Houndsworth

10st 13lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

First reserve; ordinary Flat form in Britain but trainer spent £21,000 to get him last summer; quiet runs in maidens; tongue tied for handicap debut after a break.

4

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Houndsworth

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary Flat form in Britain at up to 1m4f; behind throughout on hurdles debut at Killarney; struggled at Ballinrobe on second attempt, though he had the excuse of bad interference.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very weak Flat form this year; mild encouragement from an initial hurdles run at Cork last month, beaten around 6l in fifth in a ten-runner maiden.
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No / Draw
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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: 7U5

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
68-rated maiden on the Flat; hard to fancy on the form of his three starts over hurdles.
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14th

18

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Jr Mahon

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut.

5th

15

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Jr Mahon

10st 10lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

A 68-rated maiden on the Flat; a 13l fifth of nine at Galway (2m1f, yielding) was the best of his four hurdle runs; others preferred.

25/1

6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

68-rated maiden on the Flat; hard to fancy on the form of his three starts over hurdles.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One-time 200,000gns yearling whose second placing in a four-horse race at Redcar marked a highlight from seven starts for the Crisfords.
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10th

15

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Pebble Island

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John C McConnell

Modest form for the Crisfords and nothing so far for current connections under both codes; down 10lb already this term.

25/1

12th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pebble Island

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John C McConnell

Modest form for the Crisfords; towards the back in two handicap runs this season.

50/1

19th

12

(23)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pebble Island

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Maiden was beaten a long way over 7f last time at Leopardstown and while he doesn't hold that much appeal can do better over this trip.

20/1

Form: F2O2

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 66 on the Flat after winning 1m4f Roscommon handicap (soft); hurdling attempts eventful, faller at Killarney, ran out at Gowran and in between tended to jump left when second at Listowel; again runner-up at Galway ten days ago; definite chance,
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6th

13

(12)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Whats New

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Has made the frame in two runs in maiden hurdles (soundly beaten both times) since a below-par Flat run at Navan; last season's Roscommon win was gained over 1m4f; later ran well over 1m6f at the Curragh, so no major stamina doubt.

8/1

3rd

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:22 Killarney

Whats New

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner has placed a couple of times over hurdles, oftentimes exhibiting quirky behaviour; fourth at Bellewstown last time (2m1f, yielding) when 17.5l behind the winner; fighting it out for a place maybe the best he can hope for.

13/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-exposed maiden on the Flat, rated 70, placed three times from 13 starts; has run well on soft and on AW; made a satisfactory start over hurdles when 8l third at Punchestown; should go close
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1st

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:05 Punchestown

Adrienne

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden has taken well to hurdles, winning a Fairyhouse maiden on debut and running some fine races in defeat since; has to find more to win but should be in the mix.

7/1

4th

8

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Adrienne

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

No great shakes in failing to win on the Flat but has won a maiden over hurdles and performed well in the face of some stiff tasks; however, this is another, and she's held by Majolique on Naas form.

25/1

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:30 Naas

Adrienne

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden (rated 70) got off the mark over timber at Fairyhouse in November (soft-to-heavy) and highly tried since, notably getting up for second behind clear winner Narciso Has in Grade 2 at Leopardstown; never really recovered from blunder three out in valuable mares' handicap at same venue early this month; place claims on ground she handles.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; closely related to trainer's hurdle/chase winner Neveradullmoment, also half-sister to two other multiple winners for the stable, Teacher's Pet and Whatareyoudoingtome; dam hurdle winner; pedigree points to stamina rather than speed.
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11

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Good Thoughts

10st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J P Dempsey

Tenth foal; closely related to trainer's hurdle/chase winner Neveradullmoment, also half-sister to two other multiple winners for the stable, Teacher's Pet and Whatareyoudoingtome; dam hurdle winner; pedigree points to stamina rather than speed.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from her low base on her final three starts in the autumn; backed up Punchestown win with Down Royal second and a creditable fourth of 17 at Navan.
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8th

24

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Searcog

8st 12lb

T: Patrick Magee

First reserve; won a Punchestown handicap last year over 1m1f; some decent hurdle runs over the winter and a solid Leopardstown return over 1m; considered.

4th

6

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Searcog

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Won off lowly mark (42) at Punchestown last September; made the frame on her final two starts before being switched to hurdling; fair form in that sphere, apart from a poor handicap run last time; probably best over further; tongue-tie added now.

8/1

5th

3

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 110y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Searcog

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Flat winner off lowly mark last September; far from disgraced in three 2m maiden hurdles, including one over C&D (sft-hvy) when she was ahead of Whats New; opening mark looks fair and she isn't taken lightly on handicap debut.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-rated Flat maiden; beat only one rival in a handicap last time; best watched.
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17th

17

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Shakita

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Mullins

Weak form over hurdles when last seen; 50-1 when in rear at Thurles last October on only handicap start on Flat.

33/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Shakita

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Low-rated Flat maiden; beat only one rival in a handicap last time; best watched.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced in 2m-2m4f hurdles, closely related to winners Neveradullmoment (2m hurdle/2m6f chase), Teacher's Pet (2m4f-2m7f hurdle/chase) and Whatareyoudoingtome (2m7f-3m6f hurdle/chase).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Simple Things

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: J P Dempsey

Made a good impression when third at Fairyhouse first time (2m, soft to heavy); failed to repeat that until taking the second spot at Bellewstown last month (2m1f, yielding); not the most fluent jumper but in the mix with improvement.

5/1

2nd

10

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Simple Things

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Dempsey

Made a good impression when third at Fairyhouse first time (2m, soft to heavy); failed to reproduce that form at the same venue on her second start or at Punchestown subsequently in a first-time hood; lacked jumping fluency at Navan on handicap debut when a 10.5l sixth of 12; others preferred.

11/1

6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Simple Things

10st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Dempsey

Made a good impression when third at Fairyhouse first time; failed to reproduce that form at the same venue on her second start; remote eighth at Punchestown on handicap debut; market may provide clues.

6/1

Form: 8

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dam failed to finish in three points, out of a maiden half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John; dropped away in the closing stages of a bumper at Huntingdon on debut four weeks ago.
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6th

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Ahellofaman

10st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off in last three starts; still early days but hard to fancy on evidence so far.

14/1

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Ahellofaman

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off on chase debut last time; hasn't had much racing and he was second in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in February (2m, heavy), albeit some 12l off the winner; all his form is in the mud, except when well beaten in a good-ground bumper.

9/1

7th

17

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Ahellofaman

10st 2lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Reserve; has shown some ability in handicap hurdles; early switch to fences here in handicap company.

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Payout
Exacta €15.50
Straight Forecast €17.18
Trifecta €99.50

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