June 14 / 18.15 Fairyhouse

18.15

Good To Firm

Fairyhouse Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Fairyhouse Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-8302

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Now 0-16 but went closest over C&D last month when a clear second; 4lb higher now but has her chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Aurora Nova

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D (good) on this card last year and gained third win of the year over C&D (good) in July off 69; tailed off at the Curragh on return; ground may be against her on this occasion.

16/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 00-312 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Limited enough but definite improvement of late, winning Sligo claimer and then much better form when staying-on second off revised mark in Navan handicap over 5f; return to 6f to suit and definite contender.
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Verdict Starting price

18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0-0000 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but badly out of form so far this season; visor now tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nordic Passage

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Course winner in 2020; modest strike-rate and last win came at Newcastle in August 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork on yard debut in July but never figured at Newcastle three days ago.

16/1

9th

13

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nordic Passage

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Modest strike-rate now but he did win his only C&D start back in 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork in July; Warren Fentiman is a positive booking and possible squeak.

12/1

4th
19 (1)
Miqdaad

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 790090

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
First reserve; AW maiden winner over 7f in January but has struggled in handicaps over a variety of trips; opposable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

15

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip in January 2024 but no win since; however, he looked an unlucky loser over 6.5f at Limerick last time when this rider's stirrup leather broke at halfway but was still a close second; should go close off 2lb higher.

4/1

2nd

11

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Only win came on the AW in January 2024; not beaten that far here over 7f on seasonal return (good) but didn't back it up dropped to 6f at Naas; much more needed.

33/1

Form: 80-010 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran above himself when winning Dundalk claimer in March but well held off revised mark at same venue three weeks later in handicap; back from a break off 5lb lower turf mark so don't rule out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual C&D winner; latest win came over 6f here in claiming company in March but hasn't managed to get competitive since.

20/1

Form: 345450

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
28-race maiden has run well loads of times although not at Navan six days ago after a tardy start in first-time headgear (now left off); on a competitive mark but thoroughly exposed.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(11)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

My Girl Sioux

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In the form of her life, winning back-to-back handicaps last month, getting the better of Best Suggestion at Navan; beaten roughly 5l at the Curragh since off this revised mark though so needs to bounce back.

7/1

11

(8)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

My Girl Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Backed up Bellewstown win with a narrow Navan success for this 10lb claimer; aggregate 12lb rise may make it hard for her to reverse previous Naas form with Beano Power

8/1

4

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

My Girl Sioux

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a deserved second win in a 0-60 at Bellewstown (5f, good) earlier this month; hit with an 8lb rise and this is tougher, though rider's claim a help; should run her race but career best needed.

100/30

Form: 468939 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His wins have come on AW and good ground; busy year so far, penultimate Navan run would see him in the mix although has a bit to find with Eruption on recent run at same track.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

Form: 073-87

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging AW form last autumn and didn't run too badly on turf return at Down Royal a fortnight ago; good bit to find all the same.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

(12)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Stopitnowjulia

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Fourth to Theriverrunsdeep in this 12 months ago which remains just about her best form; whether she'll be in similar nick after so long out has to be questionable.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Stopitnowjulia

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Some fair efforts but struggling off basement mark of late, headgear combination tried last time when behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D; 2lb wrong.

25/1

11th

12

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Stopitnowjulia

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Some fair efforts but struggling off basement mark of late, headgear combination tried last time when behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D; 2lb wrong.

25/1

8/1

Form: 947223 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has done well since going handicapping, including when just touched off at Navan and most recently when C&D third, possibly having got there too soon; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

(16)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Layoftheland

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession, including over C&D; has deteriorated; failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in her first two starts this year; again down the field at Roscommon in July.

50/1

12

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession; has deteriorated; has failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in two starts this year.

25/1

7

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season; lost form afterwards and last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse was poor; no obvious claims although has been given every chance by the handicapper and upped in trip.

12/1

Form: 7-5065

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Mildly more encouraging over C&D latest when visor tried; best form on softer ground so will appreciate any rain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

20/1

Form: -30040

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Respectable effort at the weights in Roscommon claimer but recent run here (7f) was tame; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(14)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Butterfly Bush

8st 13lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Stephen McConville

Hit the frame in a fillies' maiden over C&D last winter but regressive since and no signs of a revival on yard debut last month.

20/1

12th

10

(14)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Butterfly Bush

8st 13lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Stephen McConville

Hit the frame in a fillies' maiden over C&D last winter but regressive since and no signs of a revival on yard debut last month.

20/1

10th

9

(3)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:50 Dundalk (AW)

Butterfly Bush

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Stephen McConville

Career best came when placed in a fillies' maiden over 1m here at the start of the year; was struggling on turf when last seen though and might need this on yard debut after three months off.

33/1

12/1

Form: 665

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo entering handicap company; denied clear run in C&D maiden last month so likely has more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Luxury Island

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

in touch with leaders against far rail

14/1

10th

14

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Dundalk (AW)

Luxury Island

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Fair runs in maidens, including here; better effort back up to this trip on second handicap start at Down Royal when keeping on from mid-division in a race where the first three were in the van throughout; jockey booking takes the eye.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Luxury Island

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

midfield, headway from 2f out, in touch with leaders when switched right over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

7/1

20/1

Form: 6076-0

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble judge on both AW and turf; first start for new yard and best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Wayside Lady

12st 3lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Very modest on the Flat (0-17, rated 37); some signs of ability over hurdles last season; has been sharpened by two Flat runs since joining this stable and may improve; premature to write off.

10/1

10

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

0-16 on the Flat and low-key yard debut at Bellewstown last week; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

15

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

18-race maiden who achieved precious little this year and now in another new yard.

25/1

Form: 89/00- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for John McConnell, winning Cork maiden at this trip two years ago; struggled in handicaps, last of 17 over C&D when last seen in September; hood added to usual tongue tie here on debut for very capable new handler and not one to dismiss off a much reduced mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

2

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Hernes Hill

9st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear

16/1

17th

8

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Hernes Hill

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

always behind, lost touch and eased final furlong, tailed off

25/1

10th

10

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hernes Hill

9st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Lightly-raced winner; ninth in handicap over C&D last month after 170 days off; down 2lb; needs to take a step forward here.

33/1

Form: 006800

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 52-race maiden ran above her mark in a Sligo maiden last month but well held three times since in claimer/handicaps; 3lb wrong.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Florence Thompson

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

pushed along in rear early, soon detached, pulled up 2f out

50/1

15th

15

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Florence Thompson

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

prominent

25/1

16th

14

(15)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Florence Thompson

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J G Murray

A 51-race maiden ran above her mark when not far off Marble Angel in Sligo maiden but out the back twice since; makes no appeal.

66/1

16th
13 (13)
Only A Star

16/1

Form: 509-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Entitled to have come on from last month's Navan return but lightly-raced 4yo may still need more time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

14

(14)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Only A Star

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

raced wide, towards rear

25/1

12th

18

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Only A Star

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: T G McCourt

Not shamed when beaten 6l on handicap debut over just shy of 6f but poor run behind Aurora Nova when last seen at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie.

33/1

20/1

Form: 800

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo on handicap debut; hard to assess so market probably best guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

17

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Pearl Of Cotai

9st 2lb

T: P J F Murphy

midfield, outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon no extra

17th

17

(9)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Pearl Of Cotai

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

prominent

20/1

11th

3

(15)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Of Cotai

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Not a bad run on debut here over 1m but got bogged down in heavy ground at the Curragh since; will be of more interest in handicaps.

40/1

Non-runners

Hasiyna, Shoebox King, Superior Council, Kuwait Direction

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Payout
Exacta €15.80
Straight Forecast €20.35
Tricast €290.54
Trifecta €256.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shoebox King

The Irish Sun:

Layoftheland

SPOTLIGHT:

Eruption

POSTDATA:

Shoebox King