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FrozenJump Into January At Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 4f 0y
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Clear
Abandoned
Form: UU53
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
10st 4lb |
Impressed in winning handicap chases at Naas (yielding) and Clonmel (yielding to soft) and had jumped well out in front before falling late on at Navan (2m7f), where he was headed but boxing on; expect another positive ride back at this distance. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 25-623 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
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 |
11st 12lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 0000
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Shaped nicely in last three handicap hurdle runs; bumped into a well handicapped rival at Navan last time when a 5.5l second (2m3f, yielding); good chance. |
5/2 |
|
5 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
0-8 over hurdles but has shaped nicely the last twice at Sligo (20.5f, good) and Clonmel (2m4f, good); chance if handles the forecast slower ground (dam won on yld-sft). |
6/1 |
|
6 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 107y |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten in two handicap starts over 2m1f after showing little in maidens; took a step in the right direction at Clonmel last October on his first try at this trip; absent since then; market may provide clues. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 90872
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 13lb |
Back to form when third at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) and both his wins have been at this shorter trip; likely to go well. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Unseated at Naas five out in February before pulling up at Thurles last month; had previously won well at Naas on seasonal/stable debut; 7lb higher now; bounce back required. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
11st 13lb |
Unseated five out at Naas 11 days ago; had previously won well at the same venue in January on seasonal debut; 7lb higher now. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 90-823 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
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 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 45995-
Last run: 467 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
4th Mar 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Mare has had an interrupted campaign but has returned from 478-day absence in fine form in 2m4f Punchestown handicaps recently, latest when winning under today's rider on heavy; good chance she'll stay this longer trip and 11lb rise workable. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 41y |
12st 0lb |
travelled strongly, soon prominent, led after 2nd, joined before 4th, raced wide when led narrowly before 2 out, went clear going best approaching last, stayed on, eased towards finish |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Mare showed ability in bumpers and when last seen in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; handicap debut after long lay-off. |
18/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0608
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell before losing his way; some signs of a revival when fourth at Downpatrick (2m3f) and he's slipped to a handy mark. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Gavin Cromwell before losing his form last year; has continued his regression for this yard and is hard to fancy on his poor Kilbeggan comeback run. |
12/1 |
|
10th 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Good form for Gavin Cromwell in the closing months of 2024, featuring a chase win at Tramore and a handicap hurdle win at Fairyhouse; never managed to reach that standard last year. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 09F7P-
Last run: 273 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 93y |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles at Down Royal in May but not as good at Punchestown after off this mark; three solid Flat runs in defeat since; has a shout with cheekpieces tried. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 556-0P
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Four-time hurdles winner; not solid on his form this term, latterly for new yard; unseated rider at Taunton over fences on latest; best form is on better ground than this. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 51y |
11st 9lb |
Three wins at Downpatrick and one at Carlisle which was the latest in February; showed nothing in two runs since that win but encouraging signs when fourth at Gowran 20 days ago and he's back on his last winning mark. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 09P0-4
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
Irish hurdler who justified favouritism at Down Royal (2m1f, soft; drew clear run-in) last week, building on his promising reappearance effort (2m4f); has low mileage and looks likely to progress further; leading player even with 7lb penalty. |
8/11 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, not fluent 2nd, prominent behind clear leader after 2nd, headway after 3 out, ridden to lead from last, stayed on |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7P0086
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Maiden hasn't troubled the judge in three runs since return from a 527 day layoff; jumping often an issue, though she was hampered when unseating latest; others appeal more. |
40/1 |
|
13 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 6lb |
Yet to make much of an impact under rules with lack of fluency in jumping a consistent issue; tailed off in two starts following 527-day break, although slight improvement last time; others bring more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
|
6th 15 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb
|
First reserve; Yet to make much of an impact under Rules and jumping has been an issue; tailed off after 527-day layoff over 16.5f here on latest; others have more pressing claims. |
Abandoned
Form: -99000
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden unseated at Sligo recently, midfield finishes in earlier handicaps so 5yo not one to rule out here in a weak race. |
12/1 |
|
14 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 194y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden's best effort was when fifth of 19 in headgear over 2m at Tipperary in April; well held since; back up in trip. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 009-00
Last run: 159 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
24th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 210y |
11st 1lb |
Poor form in maiden hurdles on first four outings and tailed off in handicaps twice since; off 165 days. |
50/1 |
|
13th 10 |
12th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
always behind, lost touch after 5th, tailed off approaching last |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 539350
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
8th 14 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 1f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best. |
22/1 |
|
8th 14 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 1f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best. |
22/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P6-1P5 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
14th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 11lb |
soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened |
16/1 |
|
5th 11 |
14th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 11lb |
soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened |
16/1 |
|
13th 16 |
9th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Winning chaser, recorded a long-priced handicap success at Limerick last May; 0-10 over hurdles, well beaten over this trip at Punchestown last time. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-P777
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 135y |
10st 7lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
7th 14 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
led, headed but prominent after 2nd, lost position before 4th |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 42-343
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Two-time chase winner is 1-17 over timber; took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in March, beating Joueuse Royale by 2.25l; in contention when falling in a Tramore handicap chase latest off 102; 5lb lower here and could go well back returned to hurdles. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0855
Last run: 98 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden but in good nick for his new stable, fifth of 13 in 2m Ludlow novice in November; no forlorn hope after a break. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
The most experienced of the field is 0-17 but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96 in June (2m1f, good to yielding); well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time (2m1f, yielding to soft); could do better back on good ground. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: P9-78P D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 12 |
29th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 6f 120y |
10st 2lb |
Tailed off over hurdles here in October on latest venture, that far from out of the blue either, and two tries so far over fences failed to yield a great deal; far from obvious claims. |
50/1 |
Verdict
She’s still a maiden but GOLD HAVEN has been in career best form and a return to further may help her get her head in front. The Big Cloud has been popular in the market on her last two starts and has gone close in each of her last two runs. She’s up another 3lb and is hard to rule out. Any support for the handicap debutant Juke Box Rock would be worth noting. [Phill Anderson]