December 03 / 13.17 Fairyhouse

13.17

Yielding

Fingal Ravens Raceday Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5949.58
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Fingal Ravens Raceday Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 21P7-3 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Facile Vega on Rules debut at Leopardstown before justifying favouritism in a Navan bumper in January; struggled in bumpers at the spring festivals but it was a promising return when third of 13 in a maiden hurdle at Wexford; should go well if he can build on that.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

14:35 Uttoxeter

Joyeux Machin

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Appreciated eased in grade at Bangor (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago, winning readily by 10l; contests deeper race here but probably still on workable mark after 5lb rise, and quicker ground also suits.

9/2

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 3

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Joyeux Machin

12st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Exposed ex-Irish gelding who has yet to score for Dan Skelton (0-10); however, he has been contesting stronger races and was going nicely in clear lead when falling six out in major handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, soft; fine on good) in January; his subsequent Ascot run needs forgiving but that was a Class 1 race.

5/2

9th

6

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Joyeux Machin

10st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Record of 0-9 for current yard but he ran well over hurdles on this card last year; still going nicely in clear lead when falling six out in major handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, soft) most recently; shortlisted.

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4/104- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wide margin winner of a Tramore bumper last season; had two tough assignments when in behind stablemate Facile Vega twice subsequently; may resume progress down in class now tackling hurdles.
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1st

5

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Viva Devito

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner; took his form to a new level when runner-up in a maiden hurdle over C&D in December; that form did take a few knocks and he didn't perform to the same level at Leopardstown since but can't be ruled out.

7/4

5th

20

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Viva Devito

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: W P Mullins

Wide margin winner of a Tramore bumper last season; had two tough assignments behind brilliant stablemate Facile Vega in the Grade 1 events at Cheltenham and Punchestown; raced a bit too keenly when second on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

12/1

2nd

16

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:17 Fairyhouse

Viva Devito

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, mistake 4th, pulled way into lead before 4 out, clear going okay before 2 out, reduced lead when pushed along before last, ridden when headed and no extra after last, no match for winner

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 9l fourth in a bumper here on Rules debut in February but left that run behind when runner-up (beaten 1l) in a maiden hurdle at Naas on return three weeks ago; big player if he can come on for that run.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Kansas City Star

11st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

led, not fluent 1st, headed and raced in second 4th, lost second and weakened before 4 out

6/1

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Kansas City Star

10st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 1st

16/1

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Kansas City Star

10st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 1st

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart Flat performer rated 101 in that sphere and it was an encouraging enough debut over timber when fourth of 22 at Punchestown a fortnight ago, albeit made jumping errors; can build on that and this shorter trip might help.
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3rd

1

26th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:58 Limerick

Benaud

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A 102-rated Flat performer and has run respectably despite some ropey jumping on both hurdle starts to date; would appear to be the stable and owner's first string and one for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:17 Fairyhouse

Benaud

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 4 out, pushed along when went fourth after 3 out, no extra when bad mistake last, kept on

7/2

4th

3

19th Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

13:38 Punchestown

Benaud

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

15/8

Form: 27630

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper on debut but hasn't managed to build on that in four starts since and tailed off when 80s on hurdle bow latest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiveonefive

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance.

66/1

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown little in two point starts; hard to recommend.
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4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

Kelce

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Consistent sort who gained a first win of the current campaign in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase 37 days ago; not ruled out despite taking a 7lb hike in the weights.

7/2

1st

5

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:11 Musselburgh

Kelce

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Front-runner who won twice last season (soft/good) and bounced back from heavy-ground blip to finish second at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; runs well a lot more often than not and he's a leading player.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in points and only a distant third on Rules debut in a bumper; likely to need more time.
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Verdict Starting price

2

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Iurkash

11st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Still early days and was beaten under 3l by Maggie Walsh at Tramore (2m1f, good) last week when not unfancied in the market; respected.

6/1

3rd

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

19:00 Tramore

Iurkash

11st 12lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Minor promise in a bumper on Rules debut but hasn't built on that over timber since and was tailed off on handicap debut last time; off 124 days.

20/1

18

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Iurkash

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Form:

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 20s for a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in May; off 193 days and likely to be more of a long term prospect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Natural Ability

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-15 over fences; clear of the rest when beaten 1.75l second at Sedgefield last time (2m, good); chance on that form.

7/2

2nd

4

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Natural Ability

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

C&D winner in November 2024 but there's not been much to enthuse over since, cheekpieces fitted when a well-held third of five in 2m Catterick handicap chase four weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

7/1

3rd

4

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Natural Ability

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won at Sedgefield in November 2024 (2m, good); lightly raced since; tried in cheekpieces after two poor runs this season.

16/1

Form: 00

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in pair of maiden hurdles at triple figure odds.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:25 Listowel

Morrie In D Quarry

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Never that threatening when placed in staying hurdles before and he was tailed off trying fences last time; others preferred.

12/1

5th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 50y

17:10 Wexford

Morrie In D Quarry

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Placed in staying hurdles and he's a winning pointer who might fancy this new challenge; hood added.

20/1

5th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 50y

17:10 Wexford

Morrie In D Quarry

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Placed in staying hurdles and he's a winning pointer who might fancy this new challenge; hood added.

20/1

Form: 61-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who built on a promising Rules debut to win a bumper at Cork in April; close-up third on hurdle debut when returning last month and should come on for that but not certain to appreciate the return to 2m.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Hartur Darc

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps in December and pulled up after never counting in valuable 3m Leopardstown handicap hurdle early this month; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

21

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Hartur Darc

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps last month; 3lb wrong and not an obvious contender.

40/1

Form: 5-09

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest performer on the Flat and tailed off in a pair of maiden hurdle outings so far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

Form: 0-75

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in a trio of bumpers so far.
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14

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Parkrunner

11st 12lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Peter John Flood

Minor promise in bumpers but nothing as yet hurdling, pulled up after being hampered early at Fairyhouse on latest; cheekpieces now tried.

66/1

20

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Fairyhouse

Parkrunner

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Peter John Flood

Minor promise in bumpers; has struggled with his jumping in two hurdle starts and unseated last week; new headgear combination.

50/1

11

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

14:32 Naas

Parkrunner

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Peter John Flood

in rear, not fluent 4th, jumped right and unseated rider 5th

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vadamos gelding; cost 42,000Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to nine winners including Ajman King (1m2f; RPR 112), Third Intention (12.6f Flat; 76/high-class 2m-2m4f jumps), Orgilgo Bay (1m6f Flat; 100/2m-2m2f hurdle) and Theola (2m-2m2f; 87); tough ask for a newcomer and application of a hood for debut perhaps not a good sign.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed very little when 150-1 for a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Vango Opera

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear, awkward jump 4th

100/1

12th

13

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Vango Opera

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield

33/1

14th

15

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:17 Fairyhouse

Vango Opera

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Noel C Kelly

never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when jumped slightly right and weakened 3 out

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fame And Glory gelding; cost 14,000Euros as yearling; half-brother to French 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase winner Shannon Falls; dam unraced sister to 2m1f-2m5f jump winner Shannondore, half-sister to useful jumpers Pampalino, Ladies View and Razzamatazz; entitled to build on whatever he does here.
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8th

1

21st Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 170y

14:17 Navan

Ballycottonjacksie

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Tailed off in two maiden hurdles at big prices so far; cheekpieces need to make a sizeable difference.

100/1

22th

2

8th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 194y

14:50 Naas

Ballycottonjacksie

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

80s when beaten a long way out on Fairyhouse maiden hurdle debut last month.

150/1

Form: R-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unruly before refusing to race when 125-1 for a bumper at Punchestown in April; hard to recommend.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

11

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:17 Fairyhouse

Lacken Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Kieran P Egan

always towards rear, didn't jump with fluency

250/1

Form: 2/1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to a smart prospect on 2020 debut; missed all of 2021 but won going away on his return in a Wexford bumper; different ground here but there should be plenty more to come from him and he's one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 175y

14:30 Naas

Good Land

11st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

High class staying novice hurdler two seasons ago, winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham; respectable efforts in two runs over fences including when a 15 length fourth in the Grade 1 at Limerick last month; yet to tackle 3m and likely to find at least one too good.

7/1

3rd

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 175y

14:30 Naas

Good Land

11st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

High class staying novice hurdler two seasons ago, winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham; respectable efforts in two runs over fences including when a 15 length fourth in the Grade 1 at Limerick last month; yet to tackle 3m and likely to find at least one too good.

7/1

4th

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

13:40 Limerick

Good Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

raced in third, lost position after 3 out, ran on from last, went fourth towards finish

20/1

Form:

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 50-1 for a Punchestown bumper in May; tongue-tie now tied; off 189 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Belmont Boys

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Shown very little so far, either failing to complete or finishing tailed off each time.

40/1

16

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

The Belmont Boys

11st 4lb

J: Michael J Molloy

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, brought down after 1st

33/1

13th

9

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Navan

The Belmont Boys

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

never better than mid-division, didn't jump well, ridden when weakened after 3 out, tailed off

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €21.10
Straight Forecast €12.97
Trifecta €71.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Joyeux Machin

The Irish Sun:

Kansas City Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Benaud

POSTDATA:

Joyeux Machin