November 08 / 16.52 Fairyhouse

16.52

Soft

BARONERACING.COM Winter Festival Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 7f 55y
  • 17 runners
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BARONERACING.COM Winter Festival Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 411-02 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and chase winner on better ground in the spring and back from three months off when second of 17 over hurdles at Galway (2m6f, yielding) in September; has had another break since and testing ground a concern.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Gowran Park

Sweet Will

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent, weakened before 3 out

20/1

11

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Sweet Will

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

led, headed and raced in second after 5th

14/1

2nd
2
Dr Val

8/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: P90385

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
His third to last week's Grade 3 winner Magical Zoe, only beaten 5l, in Wexford maiden reads well and handicap debut fifth at Clonmel (2m4f) has also been boosted with winner and sixth scoring subsequently; might well stay but soft ground an unknown.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Dr Val

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Won over 3m at Punchestown in early 2023; ended poor run of form over same trip at Wexford last month when only denied second late on; visor replaces blinkers here and considered.

10/1

3rd

5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:35 Wexford

Dr Val

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Won over this trip at Punchestown in 2023; twice pulled-up over fences this season and beaten 33l over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time.

28/1

9th

6

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Dr Val

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: E Sheehy

Pulled up twice over fences lately and was out of form when last seen over hurdles, so has plenty to prove.

28/1

50/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: F-0000

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer but modest maiden under Rules and veteran is very hard to fancy on what he has shown in four starts this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

16th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 52y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Drimsree Lad

10st 0lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

led, headed and raced in second before 3rd, disputed lead 4 out

100/1

4th

13

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

15:58 Fairyhouse

Drimsree Lad

11st 2lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

Out of his depth in a novice chase last time but tailed off in a handicap hurdle before then and this 12yo is now a 24-race maiden; on the plus side, he did finish third in this 12 months ago.

40/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0055B6

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden yet to be placed and didn't see out the 3m trip when long way behind Royal Rhythm at Galway.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 5

12:55 Kelso

Fainche

11st 1lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Longstanding maiden (0-27); runner-up on heavy at Newcastle (3m; from 6lb higher) in April 2024; nothing constructive since and she arrives with plenty to prove after falling at Catterick on New Year's Day when last seen; stablemate of Walk My Way.

16/1

6

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Fainche

11st 3lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

raced in third, lost third 5th, fell 6th

16/1

6

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Fainche

11st 3lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

raced in third, lost third 5th, fell 6th

16/1

Form: 600-40

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran some good races in similar contests two years ago but not in same form since; was beaten a long way when making the frame at Punchestown in May.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

15

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Mickey Shea

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Denis W Cullen

midfield

16/1

11

14th Sep 2022

Good

3m 1f 150y

17:30 Sligo

Mickey Shea

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Denis W Cullen

Point winner; shown very little in his three starts since returning in April and fell on sole chase outing.

16/1

11th

10

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Mickey Shea

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Denis W Cullen

towards rear on outer, pushed along before 2 out, struggling and beaten approaching last

12/1

Form: /P09-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three handicap starts including on seasonal debut at Punchestown; this is the longest trip she's tried.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Haveuseentherain

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: S G Walsh

A 25l defeat at Wexford last time out brought Rules' record to 0-23; difficult to make a solid case for on form.

40/1

16

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Haveuseentherain

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S G Walsh

Longstanding maiden under both codes, remains opposable off this meagre mark.

50/1

Form: /0000-

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his maidens last season and first run for nearly ten months off; bred to stay well and worth market check on handicap bow for shrewd handler.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

15:53 Fairyhouse

Son Of Tully

11st 5lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Fair handicap debut over 2m7f at this venue in November; not as effective over 2m3f at Clonmel six weeks ago; needs to find plenty.

14/1

7th

10

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 14y

14:15 Clonmel

Son Of Tully

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Best effort in five hurdle starts came on handicap/seasonal debut at Fairyhouse last time; can improve enough from that to be a player; non-runner (reserve) at Tramore Tuesday.

6/1

Form: 4045-1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with wide margin win over 3m on very testing ground at Galway; every chance he was flattered by that because they went too quick up front and he got a sensible ride but still merits respect off 9lb higher mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:47 Worcester

Royal Rhythm

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

The last of his four hurdle wins was in late 2023; well beaten in this discipline before pulling up on last week's belated return to fences.

14/1

6

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Royal Rhythm

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Had lots of racing over hurdles and without a win since late 2023; comfortably beaten in two runs after a break and has steered clear of fences since trying them once before over two years ago (tailed off).

16/1

5th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Royal Rhythm

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Without a win since December 2023 but lost out only by a nose at Worcester (2m4f, good) last summer and returned from break with satisfactory run at Fontwell last month; contender if that recent outing brought him on.

10/1

Form: /150-P

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Big-priced winner at Downpatrick last year but well held since; pulled up at Punchestown on return from a year off; new headgear combination.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:30 Down Royal

Ringhill Lady

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: J J Lambe

towards rear, pushed along in rear after 4th

50/1

8

24th Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Ringhill Lady

10st 13lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: J J Lambe

Sole win came in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in May 2021; well below form in four runs this term and no signs of a revival at Punchestown last month; huge ask on chase debut.

33/1

17th

21

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

15:07 Punchestown

Ringhill Lady

10st 13lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: J J Lambe

Sole win came over 2m5f last year; hasn't repeated that form since and was tailed-off last time.

28/1

Form: 811-86

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
In fine form over fences in the spring with back-to-back wins at Wexford and Tramore; better for comeback in Thurles chase and hurdles winner is 9lb lower in this sphere compared to chase mark; trip and ground not a problem.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

29th Nov 2022

Yielding

3m 1f 150y

12:15 Punchestown

Lady McCabe

12st 0lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

In fine form over fences in the spring with back-to-back wins at Wexford and Tramore, staying well and showing a liking for decent ground; failed to take advantage of lower hurdles mark last time.

8/1

10th

6

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Lady McCabe

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

prominent

13/2

6th

4

20th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 151y

14:35 Thurles

Lady McCabe

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

prominent, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, no impression approaching last

16/1

Form: 9/50-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer made no impact on handicap bow at Sligo last month; better for that seasonal return and step up in trip may suit but hard to fancy
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

6th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

From This Moment

11st 5lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Henry Oliver

Runner-up three times in Irish points but unplaced in six hurdling starts there, the latest in a tongue-strap under Denis O'Regan; British/chasing debut and needs a market check in such a modest contest.

9/1

12th

14

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 182y

16:25 Thurles

From This Moment

10st 13lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Philip M Byrne

Placed in a few point-to-points; well beaten over hurdles and the first-time tongue-tie will need to have a huge effect.

25/1

14

26th Nov 2022

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

From This Moment

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Philip M Byrne

led, headed but pressed leader after 4th, led again 6th

50/1

Form: /79-69

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bit of promise in Navan maiden and not shamed on handicap bow at Ballinrobe in May; no show on return at Sligo last month and needs to show a lot more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Forever On Fire

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Edward Cawley

towards rear

20/1

9th

9

21st Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:35 Sligo

Forever On Fire

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Edward Cawley

midfield, headway before 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out

14/1

Form: 7/0F0-

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 9yo has shown very little and makes handicap debut after eight months off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

18

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Stormy Glenn

11st 1lb

J: Mr P McNeilly

T: Robin McNeilly

towards rear

50/1

8th

8

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 100y

15:45 Navan

Stormy Glenn

11st 12lb

J: Mr P McNeilly

T: Robin McNeilly

Never better than seventh in eight starts over hurdles; 82-rated gelding faces unenviable task.

50/1

10th

17

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:20 Punchestown

Stormy Glenn

10st 11lb

J: Mr P McNeilly

T: Robin McNeilly

always towards rear, didn't jump with fluency, pushed along and no extra after 4 out

33/1

Form: 01-980

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
8yo made the breakthrough over 2m4f at Clonmel in the spring; stays this far and goes on soft but well held in two starts since summer break.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

10th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 60y

15:10 Limerick

Courting Vickie

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: James M Barcoe

midfield

40/1

9th

13

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 67y

14:35 Punchestown

Courting Vickie

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Low-grade mare a winner over hurdles and fences at Clonmel; opposable on balance of recent form and 6lb out of handicap.

25/1

8th

14

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 110y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Courting Vickie

10st 10lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

in touch with leaders early, not fluent 3rd, dropped to rear when not fluent 4th, some headway before 2 out, kept on

12/1

Form: P0-00F

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Popped up at a big price at Punchestown (2m5f) just under a year ago but has shown very little since; stays this far and handles testing ground but needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

6th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:45 Tramore

Betterask JJ

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Record of 1-21 over hurdles and is rated just 80 in that sphere, so has a tough task today.

28/1

15

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Limerick

Betterask JJ

10st 13lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

First reserve; second in this race two years ago and, after a year off, won over 2m6f at Punchestown last term; very poor form since then.

10

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Betterask JJ

11st 0lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: John J Walsh

midfield

20/1

Form: -64P00

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 13lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Veteran went close over hurdles a few times in his younger days and was only beaten around a length at Kilbeggan during the summer; well beaten since and another outsider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Kings War

10st 13lb

J: Martin Mooney

T: Mrs Ann Mooney

pushed along early, prominent, led 3rd, headed halfway

22/1

10th

15

23rd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Kings War

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: Mrs Ann Mooney

held up in behind leaders, not fluent 2nd, midfield when niggled along briefly after 8th, pushed along when mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out

33/1

11th

19

5th Sep 2022

Good

2m 6f 110y

17:45 Galway

Kings War

10st 13lb

J: Martin Mooney

T: Mrs Ann Mooney

always towards rear, mistake and ridden 10th, lost touch and tailed off 2 out

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -87F00

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Reserve; very modest form over hurdles and fences so far.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 112y

14:30 Clonmel

Kaytana

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Of little account on all known form over hurdles and fences; easy to put a line through here.

50/1

9

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 106y

15:25 Clonmel

Kaytana

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

prominent, pushed along and lost position before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened

33/1

Non-runners

Kaytana

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Payout
Exacta €30.60
Straight Forecast €39.62
Tricast €3790.46
Trifecta €466.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Rhythm

The Irish Sun:

Sweet Will

RP Ratings (IRE):

Royal Rhythm

POSTDATA:

Royal Rhythm