January 14 / 15.57 Fairyhouse

15.57

Soft To Heavy

Racing Again January 19th (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Racing Again January 19th (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.90
  • Place: £1.02

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Muhtathir gelding; dam French Listed-placed 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/smart 2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Roi Des Francs out of half-sister to smart French jumpers Polivalente & Grand Souvenir; champion trainer has excellent strike-rate in bumpers, particularly on home soil this season (31-98); could be a class apart from these rivals and the market may reveal plenty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 147y

16:35 Roscommon

Westport Cove

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart hurdler, though with an inferior mark to King Of Kingsfield; however, he's already a better chaser and after dominating Itsalladream at Ballinrobe he was runner-up (from the front) in a Grade 3 at Galway; standout claims.

8/11

2nd

8

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

14:10 Galway

Westport Cove

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Decent hurdler is a higher-rated chaser despite just one win from six attempts, unchallenged in beating Itsalladream at Ballinrobe in May (good) on latest; posted higher RPR's in defeat earlier under similar forcing tactics, notably fourth in valuable 2m1f Plumpton handicap; Townend's pick but possibly vulnerable at this level.

7/2

10

26th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Westport Cove

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful hurdler, though won only once from eight starts; 0-5 over fences and appears flattered by an official rating of 140; made a couple of mistakes when beaten favourite (fourth) for a Plumpton handicap five weeks ago; reproduction of neck second to Aspire Tower at Wexford might be enough in this company.

11/8

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two points but more encouragement in a pair of starts in bumpers under Rules; may have won if he had settled better in the early stages last time and there is more to come from him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Faulty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March 2024; reported coughing after a poor run the following month; off for almost two years before chasing debut at Naas two months ago, jumped untidily and never in contention.

25/1

5th

3

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Naas

Faulty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Rated 125 over hurdles; fell and unseated in his point runs; winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March 2024; coughed following a very poor effort in a novice contest here in April 2024; unseen since then and can only be watched after such a long absence.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 90/05-

Last run: 435 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor bumper form but definite improvement when only beaten 6l at Warwick when last seen when stepped up to 2m3f; entitled to need this first run in 14 months though; new yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Great Universe

10st 13lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Course bumper winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; rated 7lb lower over fences after three chase runs; 7.5l behind Littlefoot at Downpatrick on latest and 10lb better off now so should get closer; place chance.

10/1

3rd

3

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Great Universe

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Won a Clonmel bumper in 2023, and took a 3m2f Sligo maiden hurdle last season; not a betting proposition after a fall and a refusal on his first two runs over fences.

20/1

Form: 332 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hit the frame in all three bumper starts and only beaten a neck at Sedgefield when throwing his chance away by wandering around in the closing stages; will need more here but he's an each-way player.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:08 Listowel

Volantis

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Galway festival Tribes handicap winner off 126 last year (2m, good to yielding); well beaten at Roscommon on seasonal return and always behind back in the Tribes when last seen (2m1f, good); needs more.

9/1

10th

2

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Volantis

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Last year's winner off 7lb lower; has only run twice since, well beaten off revised mark in December at Fairyhouse and again on the Flat at Roscommon last month; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

8/1

10th

9

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Volantis

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Decent hurdler who landed a big pot at last year's Galway festival, having previously finished midfield in today's event; absent since December and may just need this.

8/1

Form: 57

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beaten one home in two bumpers so far and was 100-1 when last of seven at Punchestown last month.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Makaelas Choice

11st 11lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Placed in 2m Galway maiden last term but pulled up final two starts on heavy ground; hard to have any confidence in at present.

20/1

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Makaelas Choice

11st 11lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Placed in 2m Galway maiden last term but pulled up final two starts on heavy ground; hard to have any confidence in at present.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way out before pulling up in a point last month; unlikely to find the neccassary improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

8

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Mon Loulou

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Griffin

towards rear of midfield 3rd

33/1

11th

11

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 180y

16:10 Cork

Mon Loulou

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two bumper runs don't suggest he is a likely player here on hurdles bow.

150/1

7th

4

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 30y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Mon Loulou

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear of midfield, nudged along halfway, plenty to do 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never near to challenge

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from his first two point starts when runner-up at Loughanmore in October and subsequently sold for £30,000; stoutly bred and might not appreciate this sort of trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Ossifer Hops

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles and 0-10 chasing; hard to make a case for on recent form.

33/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Ossifer Hops

11st 6lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles, 0-9 in chases, hard to make a case for him on recent hurdles form.

20/1

10th

16

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Ossifer Hops

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023 but on a barren run since; was on the retreat when carried out at Clonmel latest; pulled up on previous start; not easy to fancy on recent showings and 5lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 72 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in points and was tailed off in a bumper on Rules debut; plenty to prove at present.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

14th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:57 Fairyhouse

Always Handy

12st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Brian Jordan

Struggled in points and was tailed off in a bumper on Rules debut; plenty to prove at present.

50/1

1

26th Dec 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:08 Down Royal

Always Handy

12st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Brian Jordan

Point form far from inspiring and rules debut at Thurles no different; needs to get a move on.

100/1

8th

7

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 188y

17:25 Thurles

Always Handy

11st 10lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Brian Jordan

Mahler gelding whose point-to-point form none too encouraging for Rules debut.

66/1

Form: 90

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two maiden hurdles at huge prices; might want further and more time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Grand Rouge

11st 4lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

prominent behind clear leader

5/1

5th

6

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Grand Rouge

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Showed little in maiden hurdles and similar story following a year off on his handicap debut (3m) a fortnight ago; may come on for that but best run came on quicker ground and possibly gearing up for a summer campaign.

20/1

5th

6

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Grand Rouge

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Showed little in maiden hurdles and similar story following a year off on his handicap debut (3m) a fortnight ago; may come on for that but best run came on quicker ground and possibly gearing up for a summer campaign.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pour Moi gelding; dam 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 13.5f AQPS Flat/useful 2m2f hurdle and 2m4f chase winner Toostrong and to the dam of high-class jumper Cilaos Emery; yard 1-7 over jumps; sire has bumper winners; any market support is worth noting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

14th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:57 Fairyhouse

Sophus

12st 0lb

J: Mr D N O’Brien

T: Josh Halley

Pour Moi gelding; dam 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 13.5f AQPS Flat/useful 2m2f hurdle and 2m4f chase winner Toostrong and to the dam of high-class jumper Cilaos Emery; yard 1-7 over jumps; sire has bumper winners; any market support is worth noting.

16/1

9

28th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 0y

15:45 Limerick

Sophus

12st 0lb

J: Mr D N O’Brien

T: Josh Halley

Dam Flat/hurdle/chase winner; yard 1-7 last five seasons; sire seven winners from 26 different bumper runners.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €3.80
Straight Forecast €2.87
Trifecta €41.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Westport Cove

RP Ratings (IRE):

Faulty

The Irish Sun:

Westport Cove

POSTDATA:

Faulty