October 02 / 16.20 Fairyhouse

16.20

Soft

Novibet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Novibet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.70
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 6/480-

Last run: 225 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Naas handicap hurdle winner in 2022; not seen since down the field in a Punchestown handicap in February; best watched.
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8th

4

28th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 25y

15:55 Roscommon

West Is Awake

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

Dual winner over hurdles although lightly raced these days; runner-up in a pair of competitive staying handicap hurdles at Fairyhouse and Cork last season; goes well fresh and unlikely to be far away after almost six months off.

5/1

2nd

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

Two-time winner was well beaten in this last year but ran a nice race on sole start since at Fairyhouse (3m2f, yielding) in January; 3lb rise for that 6l second seems harsh and this is harder but he has to be considered for yard that won this in 2024.

9/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 0-6P63 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Stays this distance and seems ready for it after staying-on Kilbeggan third in August; seems to handle softer ground too and likely to go well.
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1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:20 Killarney

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained the most recent of five handicap hurdle wins at Fairyhouse last November; best of three runs this season when fourth over 2m5f at Tramore; others preferred here

12/1

7th

7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

One of veteran's five hurdle wins came here and stays this far; around 5l behind Mighty Berkshire when fair fourth over 2m5f at Tramore.

14/1

4th

6

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Good World

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner at up to 3m, most recent coming in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap in November; two runs this year have been poor so much more needed and probably wants easier ground.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 46-493 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Five wins over hurdles; coming back after a short stint over fences, including when third in the Captain Christy at Clonmel on Thursday; each-way shout at her best.
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15th

7

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Robyndeglory

11st 5lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Cian Collins

Over two years since the most recent of his five hurdle wins; good run three starts ago when third at Cork; poor since over fences at Downpatrick and hurdles at Cartmel.

14/1

Form: PP/981 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Recent Listowel win came out of the blue (3m, yielding/soft) but it was convincing and would have every chance of defying a penalty if in the same form again.
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6

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Ragin Cajun

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Matthew J Smith

Last of three wins came in 2m5f Thurles contest over a year ago; out of form of late, most recently when attempting repeat win last month; handicapper relenting so don't rule out.

14/1

6

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Ragin Cajun

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Matthew J Smith

Last of three wins came in 2m5f Thurles contest over a year ago; out of form of late, most recently when attempting repeat win last month; handicapper relenting so don't rule out.

14/1

7th

4

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Ragin Cajun

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

midfield, weakened from 2 out, no extra when not fluent last

14/1

Form: 9/25P-

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not bad hurdle runs last year for this yard before pulled-up over fences; off since January and probably best watched on this occasion.
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5th

6

27th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:58 Fairyhouse

Mont Saint Vincent

11st 6lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E McNamara

Won maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in April 2021; inconsistent since switching from Britain; failed to build on a promising second at Limerick when only sixth back at that venue latest; fair mark if he's on a going day.

12/1

6th

6

28th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Limerick

Mont Saint Vincent

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

in touch with leaders, headway after 2 out (usual 3 out), went fourth approaching last, weakened run-in

5/1

2nd

7

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Mont Saint Vincent

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: E McNamara

Won over 2m6f when trained in Britain; couple of fair runs over 3m last year including over C&D on heavy; shaped like he needed it after eight months off when just behind Robyndeglory at Fairyhouse.

10/1

Form: P30396

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well-held generally this year and seemingly safe to oppose on ground that might be soft enough.
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23

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Pat Coyne

10st 1lb

T: John Queally

Third reserve; veteran whose five wins include three at Tramore; back from spell in point-to-points off career-low mark.

Form: 222113

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Improving mare; added to her Killarney maiden winner when landing a handicap at Sligo; did okay off her revised mark at Ballinrobe last time and is a likely contender here.
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6

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Emily In Paris

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Emily In Paris

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8F9-50

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles came in a Navan maiden in March 2021; some decent runs in defeat after for former trainers but regressive this year and beaten 22l on stable debut at Galway.
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1st

14

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Coventry

10st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Placed off 3lb higher at Ayr (3m, heavy) last December but absent since two lesser efforts later that month (wore cheekpices last time) and yet to add to his Irish maiden win in 2021; had wind operation in June.

25/1

Form: 896-54

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Not the horse he once was but coming down the handicap to a more competitive mark; stayed on decently to finish fourth in a Down Royal handicap last month; off the same mark here and could go well.
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9th

12

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Jukebox Jive

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Not the horse he once was but coming down the handicap to a more competitive mark; stayed on decently to finish fourth in a Down Royal handicap last month; off the same mark here and could go well.

10/1

4th

4

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Jukebox Jive

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Once smart Flat horse hasn't won over hurdles in a long time although some promise on latest at Roscommon in re-fitted cheekpieces when nearest at finish over this trip; seems to be down to a competitive mark.

8/1

5th

10

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:30 Roscommon

Jukebox Jive

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

towards rear of midfield, headway 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish

33/1

Form: 8820-7

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Soft ground handicap hurdle winner at Tramore in December and touched off in a Punchestown handicap hurdle subsequently at this trip; off since May and likely to improve for whatever he does here.
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6

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Cheerful Chap

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over hurdles; placed in six consecutive attempts over fences between May 2024 and March 2025; fine second in Listed novice handicap chase at Navan in March; had a possible excuse (skin scrapes) when beaten favourite at Kilbeggan in June; trip-versatile.

10/1

Form: 52U8-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Best effort was when runner-up in competitive 3m handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in March; third in maiden over that trip at Listowel last time; might not want it too soft.
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13th

7

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Atacanter

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden handles testing ground well; finished second at Limerick (24.5f, heavy) last March and was again placed at Wexford (3m1f, soft) in May; pulled up twice last month; feasibly treated but more needed.

14/1

13th

7

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Atacanter

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden handles testing ground well; finished second at Limerick (24.5f, heavy) last March and was again placed at Wexford (3m1f, soft) in May; pulled up twice last month; feasibly treated but more needed.

14/1

1

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:32 Limerick

Atacanter

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden handles testing ground well; second over 3m1f here in March and again placed over that trip at Wexford in May; marathon trip seemed too far when blinkered last time.

13/2

Form: 00-751

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second career win on good ground at Downpatrick in August; has the ability to get involved.
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12th

10

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Robindevidastar

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran is 3-38 over hurdles, the last win coming at Punchestown (2m4f, good) in November 2024 off 84; decent fourth at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) before dismal effort at Punchestown next time (2m3f, heavy); bounced back with rallying runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m, heavy); on career low mark and can't be ruled out.

15/2

2nd

11

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:59 Clonmel

Robindevidastar

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran is 3-37 over hurdles, the last win coming at Punchestown (2m4f, good) in November 2024; handles testing ground and ran well when fourth here (2m4f) last month; needs to bounce back from dismal effort at Punchestown.

16/1

9th

8

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:40 Punchestown

Robindevidastar

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran is 3-36 over hurdles, the last win coming here over 2m4f (good) in November 2024; handles testing ground, is 3lb below that last success and ran okay at Clonmel latest; could go well.

8/1

Form: 61-955

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Hexham in March; soundly beaten in a trio of handicap hurdles since; others preferred.
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0

4

20th Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 0f 0y

15:42 Navan

Hot As Pepper

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Point/bumper/maiden hurdle winner; must jump better than on her chasing debut at Tramore; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

16/1

11th

14

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Hot As Pepper

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Hexham in March; modest form in handicap hurdles.

20/1

Form: 1P-568

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Alternating between Flat and hurdles of late; went closest when a close second in a 1m6f Flat handicap at Navan in August; mid-division over hurdles at the same venue since.
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10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Appian Way

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms M Flynn

Has won twice over hurdles; nothing of much note in his Flat form; getting on in years; modest hurdles form since down the field at Dundalk in February.

16/1

6th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten on recent starts so others preferred.

33/1

Non-runners

Hand Over Fist

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Payout
Exacta €167.50
Straight Forecast €146.86
Tricast €1079.78
Trifecta €868.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ragin Cajun

The Irish Sun:

Hand Over Fist

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Good World

POSTDATA:

Ragin Cajun