January 27 / 16.28 Fairyhouse

16.28

Soft

SBK (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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SBK (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jukebox Jury gelding; cost 120,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to four winners including Briar Hill (Champion Bumper and smart 2m2f-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Jazzaway (useful bumper/2m-2m7f hurdle); dam unraced sister to bumper and high-class 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Boston Bob; half-brother won his rules debut before Champion Bumper success; yard's bumper runners always warrant respect; market may be revealing.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Argento Boy

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Made amends for a fall on his chasing debut with wins in a beginners' event at Punchestown and Naas Grade 3 (extended 3m, heavy); struggled in the Brown Advisory and didn't land a blow (mistakes) when remote fourth in 3m5f Irish National last time; jumping still needs attention.

20/1

8th

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Argento Boy

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Winner of both completed chase starts, including in slow-motion finish to Naas Grade 3 in January (extended 3m, heavy); will stay but has more to find on ratings than most and bulk of his form has come on testing ground.

33/1

1st

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Argento Boy

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Decent novice hurdler last season but came up short at Grade 1 level; faller on chase debut at Punchestown last month but landed 3m beginners there later in month albeit task made considerably easier by two high-profile fallers; sole runner for top yard so respected, but suspicion is he'll have to improve a fair bit to play a major role; goes on heavy.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has won his last two starts in points (now 2-7); pedigree suggests this will be sharp but market may be revealing on rules debut.
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4

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Born Braver

11st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved since going handicapping, just denied at Down Royal before decisive 3m5f success in Ulster National at Downpatrick in late March, winning going away; didn't count just eight days later when tough ask in 3m5f Irish National but don't rule out back in grade here and handles this quicker ground.

9/1

1st

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Born Braver

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-4 over hurdles; modest form in beginners' chases; much improved when a neck second over 3m at Down Royal on second handicap start, underlining the stamina shown when winning two points and a 3m hurdle; however, he failed to build on that in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown.

10/1

12th

3

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Born Braver

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-4 over hurdles; modest form in beginners' chases; started in handicap company on a mark 7lb below his 129 hurdles rating and was beaten 20l in sixth over an extended 2m3f at this venue; much improved when a neck second to Lucky Lyreen over 3m at Down Royal, underlining the stamina shown when winning two points and a 3m hurdle.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: B8

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brought down early on debut but was a bit of an eyecatcher when eighth of 28 in what looked like a warm maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last month; may appreciate the switch to bumper company and one to consider.
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1st

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss.

10/1

1st

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Lieber Nicc

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss.

10/1

5th

2

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Lieber Nicc

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beat smart dual-purpose performer Sunchart in Wexford maiden hurdle last year; finished remote fifth on Flat debut at Listowel last month; not sure to stay a trip this far on the level.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt in points in October; unsold at £148,000 at Cheltenham sales subsequently; may find this test too short.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Nowwhatdoyouthink

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner; off the mark over fences at this track (2m5f) in November; better effort when second to C'Est Ta Chance in a Thurles novice event over a similar trip; good effort when winning a three-runner Cork event; takes a big jump in class.

14/1

1st

2

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

16:10 Cork

Nowwhatdoyouthink

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at this track (2m5f) in November; better effort when second in a Thurles novice last time over a similar trip; can race keenly so not sure will stay 3m but is the most likely to give the top-weight a race.

2/1

2nd

4

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:28 Thurles

Nowwhatdoyouthink

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

120-rated hurdler; won a 2m5f beginners' event at Cork in November on his fifth start over fences to earn a mark of 130; needs to make more progress to feature in this company.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ol' Man River gelding; cost 5,000euros as a 3yo; dam unraced half-sister to winners Three Face West (2m-3m hurdle/smart chase), Forgotten Gold (2m5f-3m2f hurdle/useful chase) and Frankie Figg (useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase); yard get bumper winners but this one probably best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Coral River

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Recent novice win was gained at 2m4f at Clonmel; however, worth bearing in mind that he also boasts useful form over this course and trip.

8/1

1st

1

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Coral River

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Solid efforts in first three chase starts at Punchestown twice (16.5f, heavy) and last time when a close second at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); the third, fourth and fifth have won over hurdles and fences since; freshened up and big chance upped in trip (has placed form at 19.5f).

100/30

2nd

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 55y

11:53 Fairyhouse

Coral River

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gowran maiden hurdle win for Tom Mullins was gained over 2m; fair third in 2m3f valuable conditions race at Punchestown festival; third at same venue on chase/stable debut in November; runner-up there last month (form franked); sets a good standard.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mount Nelson gelding; half-brother to four winners including Minella Melody (bumper/2m2f-2m4f hurdle), Thames Water (bumper) and Glens Of Antrim (French 11.7f/Ire 2m4f hurdle); dam unraced sister to bumper/smart 2m2f-2m6f hurdle winner Glens Melody; yard 2-58 in bumpers last five years.
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1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:30 Kilbeggan

Shraheen

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted.

15/2

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beat a couple home when 28-1 for a Leopardstown bumper on St Stephen's Day, two places behind He's Gorgeous; should improve and yard get bumper winners.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Dairy Force

11st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien (good to yielding); nothing since for this yard but good runs in defeat; runner-up at Downpatrick before falling at the fourth at Down Royal next time; again took the runner-up spot at Bellewstown last time; rising in the weights, but in the mix again.

11/2

2nd

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Dairy Force

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a maiden hurdle in 2024 for former yard; was a fine 2nd at Downpatrick (2m2f) before falling early last time; should be involved if none the worse.

9/2

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Dairy Force

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Kilbeggan 2m maiden hurdle in 2024 for Liam O'Brien; no win since but plenty of solid efforts including the last twice for this yard; up 3lb but should go close with a repeat.

9/4

Form: 5

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Distant fifth when 20-1 for a Limerick bumper last month; bred for further and needs to leave that behind.
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8th

18

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Seskin Flash

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Improved for fitting of a hood, winning 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle last season and produced late to land 2m4f beginners' chase at same venue in October; made the frame in both handicap attempts before a break; has a bit to find with Release The Beast on Leopardstown running; open to improvement.

10/1

3rd

6

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Seskin Flash

11st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Has improved for fitting of a hood and won two of his last three, a handicap hurdle (2m6f, good) and a beginners' chase on latest (19.5f, yielding), both at Downpatrick; going the right way but not sure this shorter trip will suit on handicap chase debut.

13/2

Form: 8

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 for his debut and he finished eighth of 12 with Dairy Force in behind; that run wasn't devoid of promise and likely improver but may ultimately want further.
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7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Hes Gorgeous

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Didn't hang around long over hurdles and solid form in first season over fences; kept plugging away when fine fifth of 22 in deep novice handicap at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hasn't raced beyond 2m4f but good chance if he stays (dam won hurdle over 2m4f).

9/1

5th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Hes Gorgeous

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway for fourth behind Romeo Coolio in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding) over Christmas; good attitude when runner-up in a Down Royal novice chase in January (2m1f, yielding to soft); okay run when fifth in a Listed Naas handicap (2m4f, heavy) when last seen.

25/1

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Hes Gorgeous

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Fair form over hurdles and has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway to take fourth behind Romeo Coolio over Christmas in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding); another positive effort when runner-up in a Down Royal rated novice contest, rallying well (2m1f, yielding to soft); increase in trip looks a positive.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to winners Fontsanta (bumper/3m1f hurdle) and Dusky Days (bumper); dam placed bumper/maiden hurdler, half-sister to useful bumper/2m-2m1f hurdle winner Dusky Lord; yard's newcomers generally best watched.
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2

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

D Journey Man

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, midfield, rapid headway to lead after 4f, headed 6f out, soon weakened

50/1

10th

4

27th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:28 Fairyhouse

D Journey Man

12st 0lb

J: Mr Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to winners Fontsanta (bumper/3m1f hurdle) and Dusky Days (bumper); dam placed bumper/maiden hurdler, half-sister to useful bumper/2m-2m1f hurdle winner Dusky Lord; yard's newcomers generally best watched.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.00
Straight Forecast €12.77
Trifecta €24.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Argento Boy

The Irish Sun:

Machismo

SPOTLIGHT:

Lieber Nicc