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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6th

10

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 50 here in January (1m) and runner up over C&D off 63 in March but form has nosedived since; well held in 7f-1m handicaps here the last thrice and needs to rediscover best with hood tried last time discarded.

28/1

8th

2

(15)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick Magee

C&D winner was favourite here last week, but was too keen from a bad draw; same stall here, so Keane will have to be at his best.

9/1

9th

2

(15)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Consistent here last winter; sole win was over this trip in January, placed six times in all either side of that, over 10.5f latterly; couple of 6f turf runs lately served their purpose, which was to get him back into this grade, and leading claimer knows him.

10/1

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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3rd

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:00 Stratford

Expert Analysis

11st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish maiden; placed on all three hurdling starts for current stable, losing out only by a short head at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) on second occasion; not bred for fences and unraced over this far but could be hard to beat in this modest race if his jumping is adequate; hooded for first time.

5/4

3rd

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:49 Perth

Expert Analysis

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-16 but early days with this yard and he's due a 6lb rise after going down by a short head at Sedgefield ten days ago (2m1f, good); he was clear of the third that day; clear claims.

Evs

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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9th

11

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:50 Down Royal

Folk Warrior

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: J A Nash

Maiden under both codes; latest Navan sixth over 1m6f wasn't too bad a run and now tries cheekpieces.

8/1

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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4th

7

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:10 Punchestown

Houndsworth

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won off 8lb lower at Cork in April (2m, yielding) on handicap debut; a few indifferent runs before coming back to form with a solid fourth at Ballinrobe in August; clear of the others when second in a five-runner contest at Ballinrobe later that month.

6/1

2nd

3

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 44y

17:26 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

10st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won off 8lb lower at Cork in April (2m, yielding); back to form with solid 2.25l fourth of 14 here over 16.5f (good) on latest; has weakened late on both previous starts at this sort of trip so stamina a concern.

6/1

4th

6

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

11st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shock winner at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick; moderate run at this venue last month, jumped untidily at times.

12/1

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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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: 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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9th

5

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Jr Mahon

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose maiden has been poor on last two starts (bled at Fairyhouse first time); opposed with a visor added.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Jr Mahon

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Close third at Limerick in June 2025 beginning to look like a flash in the pan; poor form over hurdles and on the Flat this year; tailed off at Fairyhouse latest (1m6f, good).

16/1

18th

17

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

9st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning.

33/1

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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No Results Found

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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3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Whats New

11st 10lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner; 0-15 over hurdles but generally consistent; solid second in Galway Festival handicap hurdle (16.5f, good) on penultimate; another decent run when third back in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest (20.5f, gd-yld); rain no issue and thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:25 Bellewstown

Whats New

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a 1m4f Flat handicap last year; plenty of solid efforts over hurdles but ran out twice too; fine efforts last twice, notably when second in a 2m Galway handicap; not bred for this trip but a big player if staying; penalised 8lb.

3/1

2nd

19

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Whats New

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

13-race maiden over hurdles; easily held by a couple of these in maiden hurdles; unseated when still with a chance at Ballinrobe last week; Darragh O'Keeffe booked ,but needs to find a bit more to land this.

14/1

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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5th

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:07 Listowel

Adrienne

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

Developed into a very capable juvenile hurdler last season, Grade 2 runner-up and two wins, including a Listed success at the Punchestown festival, beating older rivals; warmed up for this with a run on the Flat last week; never in the hunt, could be a different proposition now.

8/1

13th

6

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Adrienne

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: T M Walsh

Developed into a very capable juvenile hurdler last season, Grade 2 runner-up and two wins, including a Listed success at the Punchestown festival, beating older rivals; interesting off this mark, if she can translate her improvement to the Flat; finished sixth in this race 12 months ago.

7/1

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

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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14th

24

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Good Thoughts

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J P Dempsey

Fell three out on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse in November; 125-1 and beaten 23l over this C&D later that month; off since and can only be watched for now in first-time hood unless the market speaks.

28/1

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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No Results Found

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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9th

9

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

14:15 Wexford

Shakita

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-4 over hurdles and rated 89; well beaten on Flat on last two starts; new tongue tie needs to have dramatic effect.

25/1

7th

12

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Shakita

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Mullins

No sign of winning potential on the Flat or over hurdles; never closer than eighth place.

20/1

11th

12

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Shakita

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Mullins

Carried out early in a hurdle race last time; previously in rear in a C&D handicap at 50-1; transformation needed.

33/1

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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3rd

10

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Simple Things

10st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J P Dempsey

Off the mark at the ninth attempt in a weak Tramore maiden hurdle (16.5f, good) last month; nudged up 1lb for that; respected back in handicap company.

6/1

1st

13

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:15 Tramore

Simple Things

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J P Dempsey

4yo filly holds an experience edge; has placed in a couple of handicap hurdles and is rated 107; far from disgraced in decent mares' handicap hurdle at Galway last time out; big player getting lots of weight back in maiden company.

100/30

6th

16

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Simple Things

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Dempsey

Only fifth when favourite last time but perhaps the ground was too soft having previously finished second in 2m1f/2m4f handicaps on quicker surfaces; after seven races there's scope for further improvement.

20/1

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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3rd

15

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Ahellofaman

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Beaten when exiting two out in a handicap chase at Wexford in June; hurdles form does not amount to much.

33/1

14

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Ahellofaman

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles lately and well beaten sole chase start, so is not high on the list.

33/1

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