March 31 / 15.45 Fairyhouse

15.45

Heavy

Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-213 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner a year ago has started odds-on for all three hurdle outings, notably making all in C&D maiden and most recently when third to stablemate Fun Fun Fun in Grade 3 novice at Naas three weeks ago in first-time hood; headstrong and novicey in jumping to-date, should be capable of more if getting those issues sorted.
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3rd

4

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Mirazur West

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: W P Mullins

Grade 2-winning hurdler got off the mark over fences at the fourth time of asking when landing standard Cork beginners' (2m1f, yielding) 11 days ago, doing it from the front; won't be allowed to dictate things here but opening mark is fair and is another worthy of respect for the Mullins stable.

15/2

50/1

  • Place: £8.80

Form: 856521 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when scoring off 95 in Clonmel handicap last month on heavy; this looks very ambitious.
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3rd

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Kilbarry Saint

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable.

12/1

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kilbarry Saint

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well.

11/2

1st

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Kilbarry Saint

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: C O’Keeffe

Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this.

9/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 178-51 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who won a 2m3f Naas bumper and ran well in Champion Bumper (hampered) at Cheltenham; off the mark over hurdles at second attempt this term when making all over C&D in January, quite keen but seeing it out well; testing conditions should make this a stamina test which will suit.
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14th

2

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Western Diego

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Inconsistent and just one win from his nine chase starts but that came in the Grade 3 Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding) in January; weakened when fourth of 14 in a 2m1f DRF handicap, only 3l behind runner-up Golden Joy; Grand Annual faller.

12/1

10

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Western Diego

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Inconsistent and just one win from his eight chase starts but that came in a Grade 3 novice at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding) in January; weakened when fourth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, soft) last month and today's forecast better ground could help; looks the type who may prove well suited by this big-field scenario; not discounted for top Irish stable.

16/1

4th

5

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Western Diego

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Struggled in his first two handicap chase attempts before getting the hang of things with experience; shaped more encouragingly when third behind Drumgill at Fairyhouse in November, and now on an upward curve following an emphatic defeat of stablemate More Coko at the same venue; fair chance of confirming form with the second on these terms.

9/2

Form: 221 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late developing 8yo has shown progressive form in three bumpers since Christmas, latter two at this venue when only just touched off by subsequent Cheltenham Festival Champion Bumper runner-up Romeo Coolio and then handled testing ground well when just holding on (pair clear) last month; half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser The Caddy Rose set stiff enough task on hurdles debut here.
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6

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Cheltenham

Sporting Glory

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Eyecatching bumper form before finishing close up in a Grade 2 hurdle for previous yard; hasn't kicked on from an encouraging start for Gordon Elliott, his form tapering off last season after a first (2m) and second (2m6f) over hurdles; ran okay on chase debut at Sligo but no more than that and his jumping was a bit scruffy at times.

14/1

6

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Sporting Glory

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner (beating Addragoole) last year was also fourth in a Grade 2 novice; pulled-up in a Leopardstown Grade 1 novice last February and was poor behind Barry Lyndon next time; needs his best on return/chasing debut.

5/1

11th

6

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Sporting Glory

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Heavy-ground bumper winner last term; won over hurdles on stable debut at Galway (form has been franked) before a close-up third in Thurles novice hurdle; out of his depth in Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival but could be thrown in off 130 on handicap bow.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-1648 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Decent bumper winner made successful hurdles debut early in the season at Punchestown but has fallen way short in Graded novice company since, easily best effort when beaten under 9l in Royal Bond over C&D; form to be competitive but likely vulnerable to more progressive rivals.
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8

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Fascile Mode

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

A little in the doldrums before finishing second in a 2m6f Listed handicap hurdle at Galway in August and then ran well to be third in a chase at Sligo, though old jumping issues resurfaced late on; that part of his game will be tested around here in this big field and he might not stay the trip anyway.

20/1

1

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:43 Sligo

Fascile Mode

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Bounced back to form with a fine effort in a listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August; jumping has been an issue at times in this sphere and with a rating of 133, has a lot to find with Jesse Evans on the figures.

15/2

2nd

8

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Fascile Mode

11st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now.

25/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two wins in France in middle-distance handicaps in the spring of 2022; off for 535 days until winning start for current connections in 2m Naas maiden hurdle last month, keen enough but quickening after untidy leap at the last to win snugly (second has won since); looks a smart prospect and could well be up to the task.
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16

(20)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Tounsivator

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: W P Mullins

Last year's Royal Bond winner returned to the Flat to get third win in this sphere at Tramore in August (1m4f, good to yielding); midfield finish in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; one of two for trainer, but Sorrentino looks the pick of them.

18/1

30

(20)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Tounsivator

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: W P Mullins

One of seven for yard; won the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse last December; returned to the Flat with a 0.75l win at Tramore (12.5f, gd-yld) last month; 7lb higher here and this is a much tougher race but this 6yo can't be discounted.

9/1

3

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:02 Tramore

Tounsivator

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W P Mullins

Twice a winner over mid-distances in France before joining Willie Mullins and very capable hurdler (rated 139), winning Grade 2 novice, and most recently good fourth of 19 in Galway Hurdle; potentially thrown in here on Flat return.

Evs

Form: 2771F D

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Galway maiden second off the mark on handicap debut in 2m Leopardstown novice event at Christmas, coming late to win with a bit in hand; still to make his challenge when a faller two out in very valuable contest over same C&D last month; steps up in class here, first time on heavy ground.
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8th

1

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Ataboycharlie

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Edward Cawley

Won a novice handicap at the 2023 Christmas fixture at Leopardstown; kept good company over fences last season; made a pleasing return to hurdling on seasonal return at Galway when a close third (2m6f, yielding); well backed in a Fairyhouse Listed handicap when last seen in November; fell at the final flight when 1l ahead; up 3lb for that but considered.

13/2

3rd

4

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Ataboycharlie

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Sole win came at 2m, has form over further but not this far; jumping was a let down over fences last term and returns to hurdles here; others preferred given stamina doubts.

12/1

5th

1

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:00 Fairyhouse

Ataboycharlie

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Edward Cawley

Decent winning hurdler is rated 130 in that sphere; similar efforts in defeat in two novice chases this term behind quality rivals and will have to do much more to score today.

20/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Fairly modest point-to-point form but has taken well to hurdling, second to a smart sort on Navan debut before readily landing long odds in 2m Gowran maiden earlier this month when dictating it on heavy ground; room for improvement in jumping but looks the type to progress.
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12

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Angostura

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat Tranquil Sea when landing 2m Gowran maiden on heavy over a year ago; nothing since then, tailed off when third at Clonmel on first run of the year and no show over 2m last time; trying a longer trip.

25/1

12

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Angostura

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat Tranquil Sea when landing 2m Gowran maiden on heavy over a year ago; nothing since then, tailed off when third at Clonmel on first run of the year and no show over 2m last time; trying a longer trip.

25/1

4

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Angostura

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Heavy-ground maiden winner just over a year ago but said to prefer a better surface; made no impression in Grade 2 novice next time and beaten a long way on return from lengthy layoff in January; handicap debut.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €146.30
Straight Forecast €106.84
Trifecta €589.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tounsivator

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Western Diego

POSTDATA:

Mirazur West

The Irish Sun:

Tounsivator

TOPSPEED:

Western Diego