March 31 / 16.20 Fairyhouse

16.20

Heavy

BoyleSports, Proud Sponsors Since 2014 Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 2m 0f 150y
  • 9 runners
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BoyleSports, Proud Sponsors Since 2014 Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 381327 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Winner on heavy at Clonmel in December and two good runs in defeat afterwards; suffered slight overreach when well below best on latest but entitled to be thereabouts on best form.
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7th

5

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

Captains Nephew

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Still 7lb above the mark at which he gained his last chase win in March 2024, tough task on his first outing since the Punchestown festival; behind Dutch Scultz (fourth) but on the positive side, he was in front of Gaelic Art and Jasko Des Dames in that race.

12/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

Form: 314224 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Tramore beginners' winner has been kept busy, notably good second (Figaroc 7l away in third) in Gowran Listed handicap earlier this month; out of depth at Thurles latest in poorly-contested Grade 3 but every chance back in handicap company here.
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8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Mount Frisco

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Course winner at 15.5f; seems best on heavy ground and scored twice in those conditions earlier this year, over hurdles at Clonmel (16.5f) and over fences at Gowran (19.5f); capable off this mark and rain would boost his claims.

10/1

3rd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Clonmel

Mount Frisco

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over fences at Gowran and hurdles here in February but was below form over fences at Limerick since; has a lot to find against some of these rivals; due to run in the 6.42 at Limerick on Tuesday.

25/1

3rd

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Mount Frisco

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles at Clonmel and fences at Gowran last month but disappointed here over fences last time so has to rebound; claims if he does.

5/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: C-6633

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Top-weight is 0-4 chasing but already 12lb above his hurdles mark, running well on handicap debut earlier this month off what looked a stiff mark when third (7l behind second-placed Mount Frisco) in Gowran Listed contest in similar conditions, having hit two out; more needed though.
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3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Figaroc

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained.

16/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Figaroc

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained.

16/1

5th

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Figaroc

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

soon prominent, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out

12/1

Form: 11136F D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Made bright start over fences with wins in Wexford maiden and Limerick novice at Limerick earlier in the season; creditable third in 2m Lingfield handicap (soft) next time but well held twice since, beaten when faller in Grand Annual on latest when cheekpieces tried; drops in grade here so not one to rule out.
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9

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

The King Of Prs

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won the Dan & Joan Moore at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) early last year; well held by Western Diego on running in the same race this year; uneven form over the last 15 months; fell three out in the Topham when 50-1 chance.

25/1

27

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

The King Of Prs

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a quality handicap at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) last January and he ran okay when eighth in this last year, beaten nearly 19l; however, he's only 4lb lower this time around and has struggled this season.

33/1

4th

9

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

The King Of Prs

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beat stablemates Path D'Oroux and Midnight It Is in this race last year; hard to fancy on this season's form; down the field at Leopardstown since remote fifth behind Drumgill over C&D.

10/1

Form: 671445 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed good season in handicaps, winning at Wexford, Galway (2m2f) and Naas; has looked held by the handicapper of late though, good bit to find with a couple of these on recent Gowran run.
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11

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Pats Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D winner in October; latest win came at Naas in January over 2m; holding his form reasonably well since and didn't run badly lto when beaten 11.5l into sixth by Galway Plate winner Pinkerton; likes soft ground.

11/1

6th

17

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Pats Choice

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

16/1

6th

17

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Pats Choice

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

16/1

Form: 24-644

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Useful, progressive hurdler last season; hasn't looked a natural jumper of fences in three attempts, showing a bit more on latest despite being hampered at Leopardstown; likely more to offer now entering handicaps although opening mark seems on the high side.
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11

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Cadatharla

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: C A Murphy

Stamina proven when winning 3m2f Killarney National (yielding) in May; possibly didn't handle the track on quicker ground when fourth in 3m Mayo National next time; has 10l to find with Drumgill on that run but this greater stamina test will suit him better.

10/1

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Cadatharla

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A Murphy

Won the Killarney National (3m2f, yielding) by a nose off 122 on latest, his first win over fences (Happy Jacky 13l back in third); raised 8lb for that and he may not be as effective going right-handed over fences; not totally discounted but others appeal more.

6/1

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Cadatharla

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A Murphy

Won the Killarney National (3m2f, yielding) by a nose off 122 on latest, his first win over fences (Happy Jacky 13l back in third); raised 8lb for that and he may not be as effective going right-handed over fences; not totally discounted but others appeal more.

6/1

Form: 7/42-5 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins include here; beaten a fair way in three beginners chases this term, including second to a clear-cut winner at Cork, didn't jump with much fluency at Leopardstown latest; handicap debut and Blackmore prefers Hurricane Cliff.
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1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:55 Perth

Gua Du Large

11st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won two hurdles and a novice chase in Ireland but hasn't been overly competitive in four chases for current yard; looks best watched for now.

50/1

1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:55 Perth

Gua Du Large

11st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won two hurdles and a novice chase in Ireland but hasn't been overly competitive in four chases for current yard; looks best watched for now.

50/1

5th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:10 Ayr

Gua Du Large

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: R Mike Smith

held up in rear, headway after 7th

50/1

Form: 06F-61 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner off the mark chasing at the fourth attempt on handicap debut at Limerick three weeks ago, left clear at last and seeing it out well (2m2f, soft-to-heavy); 9lb rise for that but expected to go close.
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5th

6

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:55 Naas

Hurricane Cliff

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a novice handicap chase at Limerick in March; pulled up when last seen in a Listed novice handicap at Fairyhouse over Easter; best watched.

10/1

5th

6

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:55 Naas

Hurricane Cliff

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a novice handicap chase at Limerick in March; pulled up when last seen in a Listed novice handicap at Fairyhouse over Easter; best watched.

10/1

7

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 150y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Hurricane Cliff

10st 13lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, mistake 8th

7/2

Form: -44P34 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three-time winning hurdler on better ground; best effort in maiden chases when third to The King Of Prs at Wexford before faring well off opening mark of 118 at Leopardstown over Christmas, despite mistake two out; nudged up another 1lb for that but capable of going well.
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2nd

1

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Killarney

Skippin Court

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner over hurdles for Peter Fahey; 0-9 in chases but promising effort at Listowel in a much stronger race than this last time out (17.5f, good) and in off the same mark here; big chance on that form and he has run well on testing ground before; claims.

7/1

4th

12

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:30 Listowel

Skippin Court

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner for Peter Fahey but not a factor in two runs for his current stable and others look more likely.

33/1

6th

2

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:45 Wexford

Skippin Court

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three hurdle wins for his previous yard; 0-7 as a chaser, pulled up on his stable debut; tried with a tongue-tie now, plenty to prove.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €55.66
Tricast €212.74

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mount Frisco

The Irish Sun:

The King Of Prs

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurricane Cliff

TOPSPEED:

Mount Frisco

POSTDATA:

Mount Frisco