October 08 / 17.40 Fairyhouse

17.40

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut in the restricted Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown in April, making up good ground from the rear; that is the strongest form on show here and with improvement likely, is the one to beat for in-form yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(2)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Nucky Johnson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

Bumper winner and useful 132-rated hurdler; no surprise if he's competitive on Flat debut but has been off 10 months.

4/1

13th

3

4th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 11y

17:00 Galway

Nucky Johnson

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Showed useful form last Autumn, particularly when landing a Naas novice hurdle before a below-par effort in Grade 2 company; bounced back when fourth in strong looking contest at Punchestown 100 days ago and could figure on handicap debut.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in three points' and was not far behind two rivals on final start who made decent money at the sales after; tongue-tie on for debut; young sire had an impressive bumper winner at Galway a few days ago; of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

18:39 Plumpton

Lakefield Flyer

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Fairly treated on the pick of his better efforts and they were not that far away; shaped with renewed purpose when a respectable fifth back over hurdles at Sligo a fortnight ago and a repeat of that performance back over fences would put him firmly in the mix.

9/2

5th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Lakefield Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hasn't run over hurdles since late 2024; after nine months off, gained second Downpatrick chase win last July, so latest layoff not a concern and he's 15lb lower in this sphere.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 74

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in points' and a Wexford maiden hurdle but a much improved effort in a Galway maiden hurdle four days ago; raced keenly over 2m3f then and back to 2m should benefit him; chance if this isn't too soon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th

10/1

7

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Chainofconsequence

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th

10/1

2

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Chainofconsequence

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Michael J McDonagh

2-18 over fences, 1-19 over hurdles; hard to win with, but not far off his best when second off his lower hurdles mark at this venue two weeks ago; could go well again.

11/2

Form: 49-568

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some promise in 10 bumper starts but was poor the last twice and lots of improvement is needed; tongue-tie added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

16:35 Bellewstown

Knockwilliambridge

12st 0lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

midfield, headway and went second after 3rd, pressed leader and clear with one other 5 out, not fluent and lost ground 4 out

50/1

9th

5

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

14:35 Sligo

Knockwilliambridge

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, ridden towards rear after 3 out, no extra from 2 out

33/1

12th

7

19th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Knockwilliambridge

11st 12lb

J: Mr R L McCrory

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Unplaced in 12 bumpers and probably best watched on hurdle bow after 228 days off.

50/1

Form: 04

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over hurdles; well beaten at Tipperary in May but much improved after a break when fourth at Listowel last month; more to come, so capable of being involved if transferring form to a bumper.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

7th

16

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Rathnaleen Zoey

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, lost ground 4th, not fluent 5th

33/1

12th

9

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

disputed lead, headed but prominent 3rd

14/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on debut in a Navan bumper when beaten 16l but needs significant improvement all the same.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

5

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

The Wallpark

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; 0-5 so far chasing this term but much more encouraging run on latest when second to the classy Oscars Brother in Grade 2 Ten Up Novices' at Navan last month; jumping still requires attention but is 13lb lower than hurdles here in first handicap chase.

9/1

2nd

4

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Navan

The Wallpark

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; now has serious questions to answer after his first four chase starts; remote seventh in Leopardstown event won by Koktail Divin (previously beaten by Oscars Brother at Punchestown); needs to jump a lot better than in 2m4f Gowran event; longer trip should be a help at least.

8/1

Form: 409-

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in a Cork bumper on debut but was then beaten a long way at Thurles before a similar beating in a maiden hurdle; lots to find.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

5

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Man After Midnight

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Louise G Lyons

Irish raider who is 0-13 but ran okay to be fifth in a Killarney handicap (2m4f) last time and looks up to winning a race of this nature; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

7

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Man After Midnight

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Louise G Lyons

Pick of form came when C& third (Hard Target second) last month but faller at Wexford since; remains of interest.

5/1

0

10

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Man After Midnight

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Louise G Lyons

Showed a hint of ability in maidens and best handicap run came over 2m4f at Killarney last time, running on; this step up in trip should suit and runs off the same mark, so one to consider.

4/1

Form: 509

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle on first two starts but showed improvement in a Navan bumper last time; was keen then and hood on today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

11

26th Nov 2022

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Nouliak

11st 12lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent

100/1

8th

6

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Nouliak

11st 10lb

J: Mr J Kelly Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

towards rear of midfield, midfield 5f out, ridden but weakened from over 2f out

16/1

9th

4

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

18:00 Navan

Nouliak

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Kelly Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

took keen hold, prominent, led after 5f, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Earth Planet and 2m7f hurdle winner Ahgetawayoutadat; by a decent sire and cost 14,000Euros as a 3yo; market can guide on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Wee Saying

11st 11lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

in rear throughout, became detached 6f out, tailed off

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.80
Straight Forecast €5.74
Trifecta €24.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nucky Johnson

POSTDATA:

Wee Saying

RP Ratings (IRE):

Nucky Johnson

The Irish Sun:

Nucky Johnson