February 24 / 14.40 Fairyhouse

14.40

Heavy

Tommy Carberry Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 2m 4f 135y
  • 11 runners
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Tommy Carberry Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.30
  • Place: £4.70

Form: PP-37P D

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle and a chase for Willie Mullins; good debut for his current trainer after 10 months off at Galway in October but has failed to match that twice since.
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4

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Shadow Rider

11st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

11yo runner whose last win came in a handicap chase last year (2m4f, yielding); beaten 29l when last seen; may want it softer but cannot be totally ruled out.

12/1

4

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Shadow Rider

11st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

11yo runner whose last win came in a handicap chase last year (2m4f, yielding); beaten 29l when last seen; may want it softer but cannot be totally ruled out.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 17-PU0 C

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Most recent victpry came here 13 months ago; out of form of late including in a couple of runs at Dundalk and can be ruled out.
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11th

18

(2)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Kashi

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Karl Thornton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.

40/1

11th

18

(2)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Kashi

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Karl Thornton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.

40/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4428-4 C

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Good season last term, winning a maiden hurdle here and second in a Grade 1 here too; well below her best at Wexford in November; definite claims at her best but others preferred.
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5th

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual hurdles winner has shown poor form in five runs over fences, including on handicap chase debut at Down Royal last time when beaten by 29l; others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Two wins over hurdles, rated 132; nowhere near her best over fences; beaten a long way in three starts in beginners' races and out of her depth in a Grade 2 event at Limerick last time; 12lb below her hurdles rating, but does not appear well handicapped.

8/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

Form: 73-51

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Did well to land a 2m7f maiden hurdle at Punchestown last month after a bad mistake at the last; should be suited by a good gallop over this shorter trip and a definite contender in his first handicap.
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2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Won at Down Royal (2m4f, good to yielding) in December and ran well in defeat on next two starts (2m3f/2m4f, heavy/good to yielding) prior to failing to stay 3m4f in the Ulster National at Downpatrick; could play a leading role back down in trip.

11/4

8th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler; got off the mark at the second attempt over fences in a 2m4f beginners' event at Down Royal at Christmas; beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap chase at Gowran, where heavy ground may not have been ideal; better when second in a rated race at Down Royal; hard to be sure how effectively he will stay.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler got off the mark at the second attempt over fences over this C&D (gd-yld); beaten over 6l in a handicap chase at Gowran (19.5f, heavy) latest but ground may not have been ideal; return to this venue a plus and will like the ground; chance.

3/1

Form: F24644

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Some decent efforts in defeat for Mags Mullins although tended not to find much for pressure; debuts for Ross O'Sullivan here.
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7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Talk In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

The most experienced chaser in the field but is 0-9; beaten 11.5l off 125 in Navan handicap chase (2m4f, heavy) when last seen in December; goes well fresh but best form on good ground so wouldn't want to see much rain.

11/2

5th

3

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Talk In The Park

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual hurdles winner is now 0-8 chasing but some good runs in defeat, including 2m6f Listowel handicap; no match for 15l winner The Enabler in Fairyhouse novice on latest but remains of interest back in handicap with cheekpieces now tried.

15/2

14

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Talk In The Park

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases when second at the Galway festival; creditable third over 2m6f at Listowel on handicap debut; could not be guaranteed to uphold form with Weveallbeencaught who may have needed the run.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/524- CD

Last run: 384 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Good 2m chaser and a close enough fifth in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown when last seen 384 days ago; 19lb lower over hurdles and has to be respected, but big absence a worry.
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16th

7

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Dunvegan

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

towards rear

50/1

15th

12

(17)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Dunvegan

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P A Fahy

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 4F-4P5 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Good dual purpose performer at his best with a love for testing ground; soundly beaten at Punchestown in December when last seen; others preferred.
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3

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 135y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Bois De Clamart

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Liz Doyle

midfield, not fluent 4th

10/1

5th

2

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 15y

14:45 Punchestown

Bois De Clamart

11st 10lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

Five-time winner ran a cracker when second to Longhouse Poet in conditions hurdle at Limerick this time last year but disappointing in light campaign since, dropping out quickly at Clonmel last month; hard to fancy but has his ground.

20/1

0

2

9th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

13:40 Clonmel

Bois De Clamart

11st 11lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

Five-time winner ran a cracker when 2nd to Longhouse Poet over hurdles at Limerick last Christmas time; hasn't matched that since but should have improved from his Sligo return.

14/1

Form: PF3P-7 CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Patchy form over fences for Gavin Cromwell but won two out of three over hurdles in 2022; first run for Peter Croke here and could be one of interest.
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4

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Carrig Sam

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Both wins over hurdles at Fairyhouse in early 2022; no joy since and 0-7 over fences; off since February 2025 and likely best watched on first start for new yard.

28/1

6th

2

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 183y

15:35 Punchestown

Carrig Sam

11st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Peter Croke

Two 2m4f Fairyhouse wins for Arthur Moore three seasons ago; no sign of his best in three runs for this yard.

25/1

Form: 375619

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Below his best in a Class 2 handicap at Musselburgh last time, but seen to better effect when a decisive winner of an admittedly weak Listed handicap at Limerick in December; respected.
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10

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Your Honor

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Dual hurdles winner with his last win coming in December 2023; reverts to hurdles, having been chasing in recent times with little success; finished a 13.5l fifth at Punchestown in June (2m3f, good to yielding) off 116 when last seen in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 1-65P2 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Very effective front-runner on her day, including when just overhauled after the last in a Listed handicap at Navan last month; has won around here and a dangerous mare to give a sizeable lead to.
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2nd

7

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:27 Naas

Kilbree Warrior

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Pulled-up either side of a fine second at Navan; front-runner is at her best when getting a clear lead but is inconsistent; a player if at that best.

16/1

Form: 426421

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Deservedly got off the mark when landing a Naas maiden hurdle two weeks ago; consistent gelding and likely to be thereabouts if he runs his race again.
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6th

3

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

Glen Kiln

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Enjoyed a standout season, highlighted by landing Grade 3 honours at Naas in January (2m, heavy); has been found out upped to Grade 1 level twice this term, 19l behind Lossiemouth in the Morgiana Hurdle (16.5f, soft to heavy) and no chance when unseated at the last in the Hatton's Grace (2m4f, yielding to soft); below his best in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 last time; hard to see him being involved.

50/1

8th

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Glen Kiln

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Better than ever this season and has contested two Grade 1s; appreciated the drop in class when making all in a Grade 3 at Naas (2m, heavy) and this 7yo is a good bet to give his running (stays this far); very sound jumper.

15/2

1st

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

13:25 Naas

Glen Kiln

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Better than ever this season, winning over 2m3f at Punchestown and has run well in defeat since chasing home clear-cut winners at same venue in both Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle and when over 8l off front-running Fabiolo on New Year's Eve (2m3f); seems sure to run another solid race (running in colours of Limestone Lad).

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €445.60
Straight Forecast €347.35
Tricast €6324.01
Trifecta €1526.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kilbree Warrior

POSTDATA:

Glen Kiln

SPOTLIGHT:

Slanagaibhgoleir

TOPSPEED:

Your Honor

The Irish Sun:

Kilbree Warrior