June 14 / 20.30 Fairyhouse

20.30

Good To Firm

Racing Again @ Fairyhouse July 10th Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Racing Again @ Fairyhouse July 10th Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0205-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden has twice been second over 1m2f, including here last month after 195 days off; up 4lb for that and chance if she improves for this trip (ground too soft when unplaced over 1m6f last year).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Lady Christa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

A 1m4f winner at Fairyhouse last year; however, has been poor both starts this year and needs a revival; trip looks a bit sharp.

28/1

8

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Lady Christa

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Fairyhouse winner over this trip last summer (good) before C&D second off 66, trained then by Sheila Lavery; poor comeback run (keen) at Naas last month so plenty of improvement needed.

16/1

1

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Lady Christa

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Ciaran Murphy

Returns from a break/makes stable debut; consistent last year and winner of a Fairyhouse handicap last June off a mark of 56 (1m4f, good); 2.25l second at Galway and 3.75l third at Tipperary both over 1m4f on her final two starts last year mean she is now 13lb higher than her win.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 569-53 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Capable at this level and has won one of these in each of last three seasons; beaten 3l both starts this term; doesn't want it too quick.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Lun Deux Trois

11st 0lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three-time Flat winner but remains a maiden over jumps; two poor runs over fences in 2025; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Lun Deux Trois

12st 0lb

J: Mikael De Santane Andrade

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three-time Flat winner rated 64, on long losing run, off since August, hard to fancy.

33/1

10

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Wexford

Lun Deux Trois

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three-time Flat winner but remains a maiden over jumps and was well behind Doyen Magic last time in a 2m4f handicap chase.

25/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 06000-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
First reserve; not beaten far over 1m at Leopardstown last summer but well held after; up in trip for stable debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

4

(18)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Thefullbackline

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Mark Fahey

Is 0-15; good effort on penultimate start when a 4l third off 58 at Down Royal (10.5f, soft); failed to back that up on latest at Navan; best form is over further than this and he's drawn wide; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

9

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Thefullbackline

9st 9lb

J: Tom Manley-Pender

T: Mark Fahey

15-race maiden who made the frame under Tom Manley-Pender in a 1m2f soft-ground handicap at Down Royal nine days ago; won't be far away with a repeat of that.

10/1

4

(9)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 138y

17:00 Down Royal

Thefullbackline

9st 12lb

J: Tom Manley-Pender

T: Mark Fahey

Often been well backed so notable he was 20s back to 1m at Gowran when safely below his best; never a factor then but stayed on and definite chance back up in yardage; rookie rider.

7/1

6/1

Form: 60-032

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Capable at this level although 1m6f victory last summer is her only win; conceded first run when second to Tudor Manor at Leopardstown and is 5lb better off; goes well here and should be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:12 Gowran Park

Enquire Within

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

2-34 on turf, the latest win coming of 57 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; same mark here but very different ground; has run well on soft and heavy; place claims.

14/1

10th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:12 Gowran Park

Enquire Within

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

2-34 on turf, the latest win coming of 57 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; same mark here but very different ground; has run well on soft and heavy; place claims.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enquire Within

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

Consistency rewarded with a narrow verdict at Down Royal (1m5f, good) in September; softer ground may have been against her afterwards; back from winter break for rare AW start and likely best watched.

14/1

Form: 00-003

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been unfortunate not to have won one of these and runs well here; nearest at finish when third over C&D a week ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Barrys Rock

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony Mullins

Longstanding maiden has been poor on last few starts and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12th

15

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Barrys Rock

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

30-race maiden and didn't beat many home on last month's return here; enough to prove at present.

33/1

Form: -36049

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden was placed on AW in January and ran well when fourth to Tudor Manor at Leopardstown; soft ground may not have suited since and place chance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(12)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:45 Bellewstown

Tom The Plasterer

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Second runner for yard; maiden posted two solid runs at Dundalk over the winter and another at Leopardstown in May; unsuited by soft next time but disappointing again since; chance if at best.

12/1

6th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Tom The Plasterer

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

14/1

9th

19

(3)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Tom The Plasterer

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Reserve; close fourth of 21 over this far at Leopardstown 12 days ago and thereabouts if handling this softer ground (some doubts).

12/1

Form: 8-7793

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole 3yo in the line-up and taking on older rivals for the first time; fair third to pair of last-time-out winners in 1m2f claimer here last month; was keen then so not sure to improve for going farther.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Tipperary

Ill Rise

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

soon prominent, led after 1st

6/1

7th

18

(13)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Ill Rise

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, never near to challenge

12/1

3rd

10

(3)

30th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Ill Rise

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Moderate form in handicaps, 62 mark probably flatters her; plenty to prove now.

10/1

33/1

Form: 400/0/

Last run: 875 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hasn't run on the Flat for a couple of years; fair form over hurdles when last seen but has been off 10 months.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(3)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:45 Bellewstown

Rebel Ruler

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J Motherway

Dual-purpose maiden after 19 starts in both spheres; was beaten 18l on return at Fairyhouse last time and has loads to find.

20/1

8th

17

(12)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Rebel Ruler

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: J Motherway

towards rear, detached halfway

33/1

66/1

Form: 08-000

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
AW winner for John McConnell was picked up for small money in January; down the field in two starts under this rider; better ground may help but makes little appeal; tongue-tie added.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

15

(13)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

50/1

12th

17

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

Second reserve; soundly beaten in four runs for this stable; others preferred.

9th

16

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

AW winner for Marcus Tregoning and John McConnell; down the field in three turf starts for this stable.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: -12614 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All four wins on AW and yet to place in seven starts on turf; won over this trip in early March, not seen since finishing fourth to Darkened over 10.5f later that month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Dark Street

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Consistent of late and earned his fourth career success here when touching off Picpoul over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip and should be competitive again despite his 5lb penalty.

7/1

1st

13

(17)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

Form: 06-851 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough and was a first winner for rider when beating 20 rivals over this trip at Leopardstown; 7lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

Form: 00/008

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Struggled in first two handicaps and stepping up to this trip did nothing for him here a week ago; headgear tried but hard to see the case.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19

(18)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Hes Justagent

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

12-race maiden who hasn't been threatening to put that right over all sorts of trips.

50/1

12

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Hes Justagent

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Poor maiden who was well behind The Bog Bank at Down Royal three weeks ago.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Hes Justagent

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Showed little for two former yards; better effort on debut for this stable when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; only one place behind beaten favourite Spirit Of Eagles when a fair sixth at the same venue last Friday.

10/1

14/1

Form: 431568

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Decent dual-purpose performer has won six races, latest an AW success over 10.5f in March; held under both codes since including over C&D a week ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

Form: 07900-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well bred and was placed over this trip for Andrew Balding at three; poor form Flat and jumps in Ireland and back from layoff; best watched under rookie rider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

11th

7

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Kingsofthemidlands

12st 0lb

J: Shane Aylward

T: P A Fahy

Modest maiden in all spheres and has work to do after an absence.

66/1

33/1

Form: 6879-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won at two for Dermot Weld but lost form and was let go for small money; down the field on yard debut at Tipperary.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(16)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Pale Moonlight

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

midfield

33/1

13th

12

(19)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Pale Moonlight

9st 5lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Former soft-ground nursery winner for Dermot Weld but departed that yard for only 1,000 euros; new trainer fits cheekpieces.

33/1

9th

13

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 184y

17:25 Gowran Park

Pale Moonlight

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Former soft-ground course nursery winner; has come down in the ratings; quite well supported at Thurles 12 days ago but still no sign that her decline can be reversed.

14/1

Non-runners

Forbidden Planet, Grey Fable, Uberrima Fides, Arcland, Bolero, Gemini Man

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €22.10
Straight Forecast €16.66
Tricast €162.02
Trifecta €171.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Barrys Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Enquire Within

POSTDATA:

Darkened

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Forbidden Planet

The Irish Sun:

Barrys Rock