February 25 / 14.10 Fairyhouse

14.10

Yielding

Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • 14 runners
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Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 33244

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hit the frame in three of his four bumper starts; creditable fourth of 10 in a bumper here last month and was only beaten roughly 3l when stepped up in trip for his first start over hurdles at this venue 31 days ago; shaped like a return to this trip might help and one to consider.
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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: 5554

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to improve for a step up to 2m4f in a Thurles novice hurdle earlier in the month and shaped like he may get further; return to this trip looks against him on that evidence.
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2nd

2

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:35 Wexford

Fine Margin

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

A 126-rated hurdler; narrowly made a winning start as a chaser over C&D before struggling in a Grade 3 at Galway when 25-1; finished well behind Intellotto that day.

7/1

9th

2

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

14:10 Galway

Fine Margin

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Won three hurdle races in a row in Britain last summer on good ground; back from winter break for winning chasing debut in 2m4f Wexford beginners early this month, fresh but jumping well to beat two race-fit market principals on favoured good ground; looks like making a better chaser than hurdler and not one to dismiss despite jump in class.

12/1

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Fine Margin

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Won three hurdle races in a row in Britain last summer at around 2m4f on good ground; pulled up in a better quality race next time at Worcester on soft ground (2m4f); 50l behind in a novice hurdle at Cheltenham last October; tries fences now but needs to bounce back.

7/2

Form: 832322

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner and several solid runs in defeat since; only beaten roughly 3l in a novice hurdle at Naas a fortnight ago; return to shorter with cheekpieces may do the trick and she's the one to beat.
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5th

1

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has won a point, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase but lost her form over fences for Gordon Elliott last autumn; no better on debut for this yard but could do better returned to hurdles today.

9/1

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent hurdler was a chase debut winner for Gordon Elliott at Tramore last summer (2m, yielding) but well held in novices and handicaps afterwards; debuts for new yard here.

15/2

Form: 2/08-5

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Naas bumper on debut two years ago; two lesser efforts in bumpers followed but he ran with credit when returning from 11 months off at Naas (2m4f, soft) last month when a distant fifth; stoutly bred so may not appreciate return to shorter.
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13

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Walter Grey

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: F G Hand

towards rear, reminders after 3rd

25/1

14th

2

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Walter Grey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: F G Hand

Tailed off when last seen but showed promise in maiden hurdles earlier last season; workable mark and one to consider.

7/1

15th

15

20th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Walter Grey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: F G Hand

Came on from his return over 2m4f here when fourth over 2m at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, with O'Halloran's Castle 2l away in sixth; a bit more required now.

16/1

Form: 85

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in points; tailed off in two maiden hurdles at this venue so far; in need of progress to have a say here.
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9th

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

8th

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Bocellis Voice

10st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won his beginners' chase here in April 2024 but no joy since and he was pulled up when last seen in a Down Royal handicap chase in February; new headgear combination needs to spark.

25/1

1

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Bocellis Voice

12st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a beginners' chase at Wexford in 2024; no sign of his best form this season; dropping in the ratings, but his chance is not obvious.

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 331 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 15-2 for his sole start in a bumper 11 months ago but didn't beat many home and pedigree suggests he may want further.
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7th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:30 Huntingdon

OHallorans Castle

11st 12lb

J: Mr Brooke Lovegrove

T: R Teague

Won two 3m points last year but this year's pointing form is not as inspiring as his recent form-figures might suggest, and others in this line-up look stronger.

25/1

4th

10

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

OHallorans Castle

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: S R B Crawford

Unable to threaten on his four starts in Ireland and he's held by stablemate Bleu D'Enfer judged on their clash at Navan last month; however, he's shown ability and this race is easier than the ones he's been contesting; could give a good account.

12/1

17th

10

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Fairyhouse

OHallorans Castle

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Two midfield finishes in maidens last month and will be eligible for a mark after this.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held 66-1 shot on debut at Naas last month and may need more time.
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1

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 44y

17:00 Roscommon

Downtherefordancin

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Now 0-14 over hurdles but several solid runs in handicaps over this trip; well below best back in maiden company at Sligo last time but on best form holds every chance here in a weak enough maiden.

15/8

5th

3

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:45 Sligo

Downtherefordancin

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Several solid runs in handicaps but didn't seem to stay 2m6f when disappointing at Tramore last time; has a chance if bouncing back

3/1

4th

1

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 5f 175y

19:55 Tramore

Downtherefordancin

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

5/1

Form: 909P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in maiden hurdles before Christmas and similar story in two subsequent bumper outings (pulled up a long way out latest).
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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: 90

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled at huge odds in two runs so far.
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5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 314 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of promise when fifth in a valuable course bumper 10 months ago but struggled in a pair of recent point outings; hard to gauge back under Rules but will probably need a bit further.
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5

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

John W Creasy

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Dual chase winner on slow ground (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts last term and has a lot to prove.

14/1

5th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

John W Creasy

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Dual chase winner on slow ground last season (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts this term and has a lot to prove.

40/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
200-1 and tailed off for a maiden hurdle at Naas a fortnight ago; best watched.
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11th

8

25th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

14:10 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Click

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

200-1 and tailed off for a maiden hurdle at Naas a fortnight ago; best watched.

200/1

17th

17

11th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:15 Naas

Shanroe Click

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Fame And Glory gelding; cost 2,800Euros as a 3yo; dam placed French 2m3f hurdle, half-sister to French 2m1f-3m (including 2m7f Grade 3 chase and 3m Grade 1 hurdle) winner La Segnora and smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Le Patriote; probably best watched on debut.

40/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 150-1 for a Naas bumper earlier this month.
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10th

1

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

After The Drama

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Aengus King

soon led, headed and raced in second halfway

66/1

10th

1

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:20 Downpatrick

After The Drama

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

in touch with leaders, lost position when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

100/1

1

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 98y

19:50 Ballinrobe

After The Drama

12st 0lb

J: Ms M A Hayes Worland

T: Aengus King

Tailed-off in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; look elsewhere.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5757

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in all four bumper starts and looks up against it on debut over hurdles.
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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: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dansant gelding; cost 15,500Euros as a 3yo; dam placed in points, sister to 1m Listed Flat/useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Moon Over Miami and 1m Listed winner Miami Blues; jumps pedigree but probably a tough ask for a juvenile making his debut against older horses.
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3rd

1

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Dgalwaygallivantor

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Is 1-9 over hurdles; last sighted in May beating a subsequent two-time winner in a beginners' chase at Downpatrick (19.5f, good); sole win over timber came in November of last year off 90 on soft at Cork (2m); seems best going right handed and might need this on his return from 127 days off.

11/2

1st

3

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:35 Downpatrick

Dgalwaygallivantor

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record of 1-9 over hurdles but has been consistent enough in handicaps, mostly on easier ground; has 10l to find with Warm In Gorey from his chasing debut at Wexford but will have improved from then; yard in great form and a player.

5/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €24.63

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

John W Creasy

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