January 15 / 15.52 Fairyhouse

15.52

Soft

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 16 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 850/7P

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Limerick run in November was his first after a layoff; lost his chance when hampered four out at Cork and was pulled up; has plenty to prove but should not be judged too harshly on that.
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2nd

9

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Shanroe Act

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Won over hurdles and fences within five days in January but was pulled-up over hurdles since; this same mark looks stiff back over fences.

10/1

15

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Act

10st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Came good here when an easy 9l winner over hurdles last month (2m4f, soft); sent chasing at Down Royal (2m4, yielding to soft) to take advantage of lower mark and landed the odds by 0.5l; must now run from 17lb revised mark, which makes things a lot tougher.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 060638

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Much improved on debut for this stable when third in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel early last month; disappointing when well fancied at Limerick; veterinary examination revealed no abnormality; may bounce back.
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5th

13

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Wakey Wakey Man

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Cian Collins

0-12 under rules' but ran one of his best races when a 3.25l third of 15 at Clonmel (2m7f, yielding) last time, running on well from the rear; up 1lb but this is a lower grade and Kennedy now takes the ride.

13/2

3rd

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Wakey Wakey Man

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

One of two for yard; 0-10 but has run well in defeat on a couple of occasions, including when a 5.25l third of 16 here in December (19.5f, heavy), shaping like further would suit; stayed on for an 11l fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, gd-sft) on latest off 10lb higher; interesting.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0-PP2P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in three of his last four races; beaten 20l when second at Limerick on penultimate start; seems risky.
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3rd

2

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Cosmo Renfro

11st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Pulled up in three of his last four races; beaten 20l when second at Limerick on penultimate start; seems risky.

20/1

2

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Cosmo Renfro

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual winner here in testing ground but lost his form badly in the spring; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

22/1

3

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:17 Kilbeggan

Cosmo Renfro

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Two-time winner over timber, both wins coming at Limerick on testing ground; pulled up on good ground at Sligo latest; needs lots of rain.

20/1

Form: 86-0P0

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on handicap debut at Limerick in May; in rear at Wexford in July; transformation needed on her first start for Philip Rothwell who has targeted this series effectively.
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1st

17

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Larkins Lane

10st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Fifth at Clonmel in March was slightly promising; two less satisfactory runs since then at Tramore and Cork.

20/1

9th

19

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Larkins Lane

10st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hinted that this sort of trip might suit when staying on for a 12l fifth of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft) in March; poor over 2m4f at Tramore latest, however, and has to prove her effectiveness on good ground.

25/1

8th

13

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Larkins Lane

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Well held so far in handicaps, although not discredited on latest of two runs for new yard at Clonmel when staying on late after an awkward start; may yet have more to offer off this lowly mark.

8/1

Form: 0-5043

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; his fourth on handicap debut at Limerick was remote; much better when third at Down Royal and could be a big player now along with fourth-placed Give Her Hollie.
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3rd

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Back To Cali

11st 4lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden's best run in four handicap starts was when third of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding) at Christmas; twice well held on more testing ground since; might go okay on likely better surface here.

12/1

4th

1

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:59 Clonmel

Back To Cali

11st 12lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Modest form in maidens; remote fourth on handicap debut at Limerick (2m, heavy); much better when third of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding); failed to see out 2m4f on soft at Fairyhouse; drop in trip will help.

7/1

Form: -P08U0

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Point winner; yet to show signs of winning potential in seven starts over hurdles; appears well held by Wakey Wakey Man on running at Clonmel.
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12

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Glens Sensation

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point-to-point winner in 2023; yet to show any signs of winning potential in eight starts over hurdles; remote sixth at Fairyhouse nine days ago.

25/1

Form: -4U800

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best of five handicap runs was over 2m at Listowel last June; recent form provides no encouragement; towards the rear in a Down Royal race in which Back To Cali and Give Her Hollie made the frame.
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5th

8

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Ballinearla Girl

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden ran her best race for a while when third at Clonmel last time; needs a repeat

5/1

3rd

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ballinearla Girl

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden has posted some good runs in bumpers and over hurdles but has been well beaten on last four starts and might be better on a sound surface; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added.

20/1

7th

6

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Ballinearla Girl

11st 4lb

J: Miss E Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

Best of five handicap runs was over 2m at Listowel last June; recent form provides no encouragement; towards the rear in a Down Royal race in which Back To Cali and Give Her Hollie made the frame.

25/1

Form: 193-36 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
First reserve; made pleasing seasonal debut at Punchestown, Limerick run was satisfactory.
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7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Warmer Days Ahead

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Winner of a 2m5f Roscommon handicap hurdle in 2024 off 92; okay efforts in his opening two runs this season but recent runs are below that level; this is just his second chase start, with his only other seeing him tailed off at Clonmel in a 2024 handicap.

16/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Warmer Days Ahead

11st 11lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

A record of 1-11 over hurdles, with that win coming at Roscommon in September (2m5f, yielding) in first-time blinkers off 92; made a pleasing seasonal debut at Punchestown and a 6l sixth at Limerick was satisfactory (2m6f, soft to heavy); disappointed at Fairyhouse last time; in the mix if bouncing back.

11/1

8th

17

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Warmer Days Ahead

12st 0lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

First reserve; made pleasing seasonal debut at Punchestown, Limerick run was satisfactory.

Form: -43300 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose vetera; six wins on Flat, is 2-28 over hurdles, both wins at Sligo (latest in June 2023); minor placed form last May/June at Downpatrick and Perth; in rear in both races in recent months.
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9th

5

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

True Destiny

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose vetera; six wins on Flat, is 2-28 over hurdles, both wins at Sligo (latest in June 2023); minor placed form last May/June at Downpatrick and Perth; in rear in both races in recent months.

14/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: /8-714 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Went up 5lb for a Clonmel win early last month; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; not much mileage on the clock for his age and is in good shape.
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5

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Great Island

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Went up 5lb for a course 2m3f win early in December; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; Fairyhouse run last time was too bad to be true, but makes it hard to be confident about his chance.

12/1

10th

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Great Island

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Went up 5lb for a Clonmel win early last month; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; not much mileage on the clock for his age and is in good shape.

7/1

Form: 050

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 087-P0

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hints of ability in three maiden hurdles but well beaten in four handicaps; pulled up at Wexford last May before a break; down the field at Punchestown nine weeks ago on return; plenty to prove.
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8

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Kinturk Maggie

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Hints of ability in three maiden hurdles but well beaten in four handicaps; pulled up at Wexford last May before a break; down the field at Punchestown nine weeks ago on return; plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 9/0-50

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has done very little racing for a horse of his age; a satisfactory run at Sligo in October suggested he might not be a lost cause; midfield in a 24-runner contest at Cork last month; hard to make a strong case.
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3rd

17

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Doyen Wolf

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: J R Finn

First reserve; best run under Rules a 5.5l fifth of 11 over this C&D (gd-yld) in October after a 285 day break and 4lb lower now; pulled up when last sighted at Fairyhouse in January; worth a market check if gets in.

11

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Doyen Wolf

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J R Finn

Has done very little racing for a horse of his age; a satisfactory run at Sligo in October suggested he might not be a lost cause; midfield in a 24-runner contest at Cork last month; hard to make a strong case.

16/1

Form: 08/00/

Last run: 1332 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

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No Results Found

Form: 940-0P

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in points; struggled in a handicap at Navan on seasonal debut; pulled up at Cork; up against it.
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13

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Thehardandthewild

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Twice placed in points; struggled in a handicap at Navan on seasonal debut; pulled up at Cork; up against it.

25/1

11th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Thehardandthewild

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Runner-up in both point-to-points; no impression in two maiden hurdles and may do better in handicaps after this.

25/1

Form: P7-P04

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very modest form in maidens and in her first three handicaps; showed notable improvement when fourth in a 20-runner contest at Down Royal; could again be close between her and third-placed Back To Cali.
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6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

Give Her Hollie

10st 5lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

0-9 over hurdles; belied 66-1 odds when fourth of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding; first-time blinkers) on Boxing Day but that was a rather messy tactical race and she was pulled up last time; others look safer.

12/1

15

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Give Her Hollie

10st 7lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Very modest form in maidens and in her first three handicaps; showed notable improvement when fourth in a 20-runner contest at Down Royal; could again be close between her and third-placed Back To Cali.

7/2

Non-runners

Dearg Mor, Little Boy Sivola, Walkmethroughit

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Payout
Exacta €126.60
Straight Forecast €68.41
Tricast €545.76
Trifecta €627.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wakey Wakey Man

SPOTLIGHT:

Give Her Hollie

POSTDATA:

Great Island

The Irish Sun:

Wakey Wakey Man