March 31 / 14.00 Fairyhouse

14.00

Heavy

Cawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Cawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2-4321

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Down Royal bumper winner came up against some useful sorts in maiden hurdles before getting off the mark when upped in trip last month, seeing 3m trip out well at Punchestown although idling and sloppy jump at the last; back in trip here but handles conditions; needs more fluency in jumping on handicap debut.
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14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Lucky Lyreen

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 3m on handicap debut (first-time cheekpieces) at Down Royal in January, beating subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver; in rear in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown and ordinary run in Ladies National at Fairyhouse last time; all four wins have been on soft or worse, so that's a concern; yard has won last three renewals.

10/1

5th

2

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Lucky Lyreen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: Gordon Elliott

Peak rating of 135 over hurdles; won a 3m handicap chase at Down Royal (yielding-to-soft) in January, beating subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver; in rear the Grand National Trial at Punchestown on latest; could go well if first-time blinkers do the trick; trainer teamed up with rider Charlotte Butler to win this in 2024.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-1311

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper has won three of last four starts, latest two at Punchestown over 2m7f, idling from last and value for more on latest; not sure if this drop in trip will suit and 11lb hike for latest looks steep.
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3rd

17

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Buachaillbocht

10st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: T M Walsh

Three-time hurdle winner won a novice chase at this meeting last year; third on seasonal return in a Navan handicap hurdle but last two efforts over fences have not been encouraging; back over timber now and new headgear combination needs to revive.

20/1

13

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Buachaillbocht

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Three hurdle wins and got off the mark over fences at Fairyhouse last April in a novice chase (2m4f, soft to heavy); joint favourite for the Paddy Power at Leopardstown over Christmas when a solid sixth (3m1f, yielding); never looked comfortable in Grade 3 handicap chase last time back at that venue (2m6f, soft); chance if bouncing back despite being 3lb wrong.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 526135

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has done all his racing at around 2m, notably Down Royal maiden win; well held in novice events twice since, shortlived effort when beaten 6l at Leopardstown latest; upped in trip and tongue tie tried here for handicap debut.
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7th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

The Other Mozzie

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: L J Morgan

Three chase wins for Gavin Cromwell included comfortable win in good event at Ayr (2m, good to soft) one year ago; fluffed the start on stable debut in Cheltenham's Grand Annual but had yet to be asked for his effort when falling three out last month; now back down to that Ayr mark, while the first-time visor and booking of Harry Cobden are other points of interest.

8/1

11

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

The Other Mozzie

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Won in good style for Gavin Cromwell at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last April and on that evidence this 3lb higher mark may not be beyond him; however, he was underwhelming on his final two runs for that yard and a major turnaround is needed on this stable debut, for which a tongue-tie goes on.

50/1

11th

6

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

The Other Mozzie

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins last winter, including a premier handicap chase at Ayr in April; ran well before fading into seventh in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in November; never landed a blow at Kelso early last month; plenty to prove as a result.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 125F

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Punchestown maiden winner on debut last May on much quicker ground; halfway faller on return from 227 day absence at Down Royal a fortnight ago, ground concerns here.
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1st

12

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Barry Lyndon

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time hurdles winner made winning chase debut in 2m5f Fairyhouse beginners' in October (yielding) but hasn't really progressed, albeit solid first handicap effort when third over 3m1f at same venue last month; 3m tends to stretch him so stamina concerns.

20/1

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Barry Lyndon

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

One of his three hurdles wins came here, as did his only success over fences in a beginners' in October (2m5f, yielding); well beaten in a 2m5f novice here and a Grade 3 at Thurles and stamina to prove in first handicap chase.

16/1

6th

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:28 Thurles

Barry Lyndon

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Useful 135-rated hurdler; pulled up in a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree on final start last season; produced in good shape to beat subsequent Galway handicap winner Millforce at Fairyhouse in October on chasing debut; picked up an injury at the same venue on his second attempt.

8/1

Form: 1U4F2P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Experienced 8yo won a Naas novice handicap chase in November and good efforts in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdles including clear second to an improver earlier this month; dropped out tamely over fences at Limerick eight days later however; definite chance on best form with trip/ground to suit.
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7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Chosen Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Chosen Diamond

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy ground this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second here off 101; a long way below his best in three runs this season.

15/1

6th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Chosen Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy around this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second at Navan; a long way below his best in two starts this season.

16/1

Form: 3-2602

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Gowran maiden hurdle in November and bounced back from a couple of below-par runs with best effort yet when staying-on second in 2m Punchestown amateur riders handicap in January; should appreciate return to 2m4f and handles ground.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Joyeux Vivo

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Maiden was a close second at Punchestown last year over 2m7f; has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this year so has to return to best.

10/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Joyeux Vivo

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Maiden was a close second at Punchestown last year over 2m7f; has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this year so has to return to best.

10/1

6

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Joyeux Vivo

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Went close at Punchestown in October (2m7f, gd-yld) and just 1lb higher here; should strip fitter for spin over hurdles at that venue in June and has placed at this trip over timber; not discounted back over fences.

12/1

Form: 54132 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in France; off the mark hurdling in 2m maiden here (heavy) and best effort last month in first-time cheekpieces when 11l second in Grade 3 4yo novice last month, having made most; upped in trip and blinkers now tried for handicap debut and useful 12lb age allowance here.
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6th

6

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

16:13 Sedgefield

Pacini

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Gordon Elliott under a cloud and for £3,500; has run in three soft-ground handicaps for new yard, finishing closer on latest but still beaten 25l so he looks best watched for now despite the cheekpieces (tried once in Ireland, finished second of four) being reinstated.

33/1

6th

6

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

16:13 Sedgefield

Pacini

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Gordon Elliott under a cloud and for £3,500; has run in three soft-ground handicaps for new yard, finishing closer on latest but still beaten 25l so he looks best watched for now despite the cheekpieces (tried once in Ireland, finished second of four) being reinstated.

33/1

4th

4

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ayr

Pacini

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2nd

50/1

Form: 6504

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three maidens but glimpses of ability the last twice in Naas contests; could well have more to offer now entering handicaps.
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1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:30 Kilbeggan

Shraheen

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted.

15/2

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

Form: 25237

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-5 hurdling but decent level of form including here in maiden and when third in 3m handicap; tame effort back at today's trip at Punchestown on latest so has a bit to prove now.
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9th

4

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Prince Palace

11st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win from 21 runs came in a Listed novice handicap chase at Navan last March (2m5f, heavy) off this mark; badly out of form since and now makes stable debut with first-time cheekpieces replacing the blinkers worn the last day.

22/1

8th

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Prince Palace

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Won a Listed handicap chase at Navan in March (2m4f, heavy) off 7lb lower so can't be entirely dismissed, though he could have shaped a lot better after a break at Gowran (behind some of these).

16/1

4

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Prince Palace

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P A Fahy

Showed his best form last season at Navan, notably when winning a Listed handicap in March; capable of a good showing if fit and ready; effective at this trip, stays further.

13/2

Form: 342

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in all three maidens over various trips, good second over 2m at Limerick last time on heavy; equally effective at this trip so one to consider.
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4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Secrecies Of Stone

11st 2lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Won over extended 2m5f last year and was leading when exiting two out on his next start; hasn't been finishing out his races lately and not sure this longer trip will help matters.

9/1

9th

6

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:55 Leopardstown

Secrecies Of Stone

11st 9lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Paul Nolan

Won this race last year with plenty to spare under this rider; three failures to complete since then make him a risky proposition; however, not badly handicapped if he can put in an error-free round.

11/2

12

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Secrecies Of Stone

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner at Tipperary early last season; very weak chase form initially; turned a corner when winning readily at Leopardstown in March; in the lead when stumbling and falling two out at Fairyhouse in April; can win more races

4/1

Form: 21P

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare won sole point-to-point and landed odds in lowly 2m5f Tramore mares maiden hurdle in November on soft; reportedly lost action when pulled up following month in much better-class Grade 2 novice at Limerick; remains unexposed.
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2

27th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:43 Cartmel

Banprionsa

12st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Anthony John Black

Only her third run over fences when winning a 3m Limerick handicap in March (yielding to soft) but stopped quickly next time and has since left Henry De Bromhead for 21,000gns.

10/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Banprionsa

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Off the mark at the third attempt over fences on latest at Limerick (24.5f, yielding to soft); hit with a 6lb rise for that and will encounter quicker ground here but she ran well on good to yielding in a beginners here back in December (20.5f); could be more to come.

2/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Banprionsa

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Off the mark at the third attempt over fences on latest at Limerick (24.5f, yielding to soft); hit with a 6lb rise for that and will encounter quicker ground here but she ran well on good to yielding in a beginners here back in December (20.5f); could be more to come.

2/1

12th
9
Pax

14/1

Form: 864

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Some promise in three maidens, notably latest when staying on late over 2m at Punchestown last month; return to 2m4f sure to suit and potential improver entering handicap company.
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14th

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Pax

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Minor promise in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February but tailed off twice since switching to handicaps; enough to prove from this mark at present; tongue-tie on.

12/1

14th

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Pax

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Minor promise in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February but tailed off twice since switching to handicaps; enough to prove from this mark at present; tongue-tie on.

12/1

8

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 87y

14:50 Punchestown

Pax

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Some promise in three maidens, notably when staying on late into fourth of 16 at this venue (16.5f, heavy) in February; looked a potential improver on handicap debut but that didn't come to fruition; the jury is out.

33/1

Form: 5/62F- BF

Last run: 484 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 hurdling, standout effort when beaten a head in 2m Cheltenham novice handicap in November 2022 on good ground; travelling like a winner when falling two out over C&D following month but absent since; ground concerns here after 15 months absence.
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17th

9

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Explosive Boy

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Maiden has run well in defeat at times, including in maiden hurdles at this track in 2021; went closest to breakthrough when beaten a head in a Cheltenham handicap in 2022; well beaten on return after absence but a chance if back to best.

20/1

Form: -116O4 D

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Progressive last May, winning handicaps at Cork and Wexford on yielding; erratic behaviour at Killarney both outings afterwards was concerning; back from seven months absence and probably wants better ground.
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4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Ceroc

11st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual hurdles winner was poor at Wexford in April off 4lb higher (2m4f, good to yielding) but rebounded over fences back there last time when a distant second of 11 (3m2f, good to yielding); can't be ruled out but others are more appealing.

10/1

2nd

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Andrew Slattery

Is yet to win over fences but has posted plenty of good runs including here; however, he was poor over hurdles last time (also here) and has to rebound.

12/1

6th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Has won twice over hurdles, including here over 3m, but losing run mounting and was pulled up in a Clonmel novices' handicap chase on latest; others arrive in better form.

16/1

Form: 651 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Progressed on each of three maiden runs, latest when upped to today's trip, making most in modest Thurles affair on soft-to-heavy to win going away; type to keep improving and could play a role here.
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2nd

10

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:23 Fairyhouse

Our Boy Rocky

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Lightly raced; won Thurles maiden hurdle (2m4f, heavy) in February 2024; tailed off on both tries over fences; faces a stiff task against that background, although stamina was stretched on latest.

16/1

Form: 345U12 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on several occasions before making breakthrough under positive ride in 2m5f Punchestown novice handicap in January (soft); no match for a 12l winner in rated novice at same track since but ran to form; goes well in these conditions and entitled to be thereabouts.
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12

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

Silver King

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Sole win from 19 attempts came over hurdles at Punchestown in January last year (2m4f, soft); 0-9 chasing and largely struggled in chase starts last season; pulled up when last seen at Navan in March; may need this.

20/1

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Silver King

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Sole hurdles win came at Punchestown (20.5f, soft) in January 2024 off 109; has largely struggled since; 0-9 over fences; reverts back to hurdling; capable but risky.

15/2

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Silver King

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Sole hurdles win came at Punchestown (20.5f, soft) in January 2024 off 109; has largely struggled since; 0-9 over fences; reverts back to hurdling; capable but risky.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta €85.70
Straight Forecast €60.45
Tricast €829.33
Trifecta €1054.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pacini

The Irish Sun:

Banprionsa

TOPSPEED:

Ceroc

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver King

POSTDATA:

Pacini