October 12 / 15.25 Fairyhouse

15.25

Good

Powerscreen New England Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Powerscreen New England Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -53284

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; yet to win this year but has run some solid races in defeat, including a 4.5l fourth of 18 on latest at Gowran off 109 over 2m4f last week; she has run well at this venue before on ground softer than ideal and she has to be considered dropped back in trip with conditions to suit off the same mark as last time.
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3rd

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:00 Sligo

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Two time winner over hurdles; last win came at Fairyhouse last October for James Barrett off 109 (2m, good); a pair of okay runs over hurdles this summer but needs to bounce back from a poor run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month; contender if she does so.

4/1

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Dame Rapide

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.

28/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare has won eight races across both codes; made a pleasing enough start for this yard when third of six at Ballinrobe on first run for over six months; should come on for that but she remains 6lb above her last win and she won't want it too soft.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 600-23 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; last win over hurdles came in a Plumpton seller in 2022; some fine efforts in defeat since, including a 1.75l second at Galway in August off 112; up 3lb for that and beaten 6.5l into third at Tramore on latest (16.5f, good); place claims at best off the same mark.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

Form: 00/112 D BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; in excellent form in both codes; wins off 86 and 92 at Tramore and Cork respectively followed by another good effort off 102 when third at Kilbeggan; placed on the Flat at Navan and Bellewstown last two runs; has it to prove off a mark of 106 back over hurdles but he can't be discounted in his current form.
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9

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:07 Tipperary

Slieve Bearnagh

10st 6lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: David Marnane

Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here.

5/1

2nd

16

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Slieve Bearnagh

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help.

Form: 63/00-

Last run: 305 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in soft ground maiden hurdles in 2022 and 2023; no impact in a couple of Punchestown handicap hurdles when last seen in November and December of last year; tongue tie goes back on; best watched on return from a 305 day break.
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9th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Sonny May

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running.

25/1

15th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Sonny May

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form.

33/1

Form: 83P/6-

Last run: 529 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; classy on the Flat; 0-5 over hurdles and not seen in this sphere for 529 days; won three races on the level during the summer; ground conditions are fine and if he can transfer his flat ability (rated 103) to this discipline he could be hard to beat off 109; however, he might need a run or two to get his eye in back over hurdles.
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2nd

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Star Harbour

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish-trained 8yo, on a long losing sequence; not entirely disgraced when fourth of ten at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; others have more potential but he's certainly well treated on his best form.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

10st 7lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now, although soft/heavy ground not ideal of late; handicapper relenting so don't rule out with ground more in his favour; rider/trainer had a winner at Roscommon on Monday.

8/1

14th

7

(12)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now; unplaced in two outings this term; others have stronger credentials.

14/1

Form: 2-3285

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; promise in maiden hurdles in first three runs for this yard; soft ground not ideal when well-beaten on her handicap debut at Ballinrobe in August; down 2lb for that and this ground will suit her better; good claimer booked and could go well at a price.
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13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

10th

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Leitzel

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Andrew McNamara

Reserve; dual Flat winner, though was last in that discipline 17 days ago; tailed off the time before over hurdles but a repeat of her third at Ballinrobe would see her competitive.

Form: 7213-5

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
1-8 over hurdles; that win came back in April at Down Royal off 91 over 2m6f (yielding); last sighted staying on for a 15.5l fifth off 104 at Galway (16.5f, good) behind Son Of Hypnos; twice a non-runner on account of good ground since; underfoot conditions a worry here, as is the trip; others preferred.
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6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Tankardstown Diva

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Highly progressive for new yard this season and has won handicaps on her last four hurdle starts (2m7f-3m1f, good-soft), most recently in comfortable fashion at Ludlow last month; this is a much tougher test of her credentials but it remains to be seen where her limitations now lie.

9/1

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Tankardstown Diva

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

3-7 for new stable since last summer, with one win gained over C&D (good) and the latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this race is more competitive but she might still be on the upgrade.

9/2

1st

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Tankardstown Diva

11st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won on yielding ground in Ireland but her two hurdle wins (2m7f and 3m) in October were both on good ground and good to soft is probably as slow as she wants it; fell on her return to fences before Christmas and needs to justify a career-high mark, 7lb higher than her latest win.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: -93815 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; won by 10l off 103 at the Galway Festival (16.5f, good) and is now 12lb higher; has run respectably twice since, on the Flat back at Galway and in a handicap chase at Downpatrick on latest; ground will suit here but he'll need a career best to win off this mark.
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7th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland but on a losing run now and, although he ran better when third of four finishers at Exeter recently than he had on his yard debut there, a few more pounds off his back wouldn't go amiss.

16/1

3rd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Son Of Hypnos

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; however, went off 150-1 on stable debut here three weeks ago (2m5f handicap hurdle) and failed to complete; the most exposed of these.

50/1

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; however, the latest of those victories was in July 2024 and the handicapper has taken no chances with his opening British mark; he may be best watched.

25/1

Form: P2-140 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Locally trained dual course winner, including over C&D; that win came off 100 on yielding to soft in November 2022; won off 105 over 2m on yielding at Tipperary back in July; up 6lb for that and not much impact off revised mark at Cork and Tramore; dropped 1lb and the return to this track offers hope of a revival; claims.
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2nd

11

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Marys Pride

11st 1lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Is 6lb lower than when gaining second win over hurdles at Tipperary in July 2024; soundly beaten off 100 when last seen at Down Royal in December; 1lb lower now and has gone well fresh, so not dismissed in first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Marys Pride

10st 9lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Two-time winner, the last success coming off 5lb higher at Tipperary in July 2024 (2m, yielding); pleasing third on seasonal return at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) for this rider; well-handicapped and a leading contender.

11/2

8th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Marys Pride

10st 9lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Two-time winner, the last success coming off 5lb higher at Tipperary in July 2024 (2m, yielding); pleasing third on seasonal return at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) for this rider; well-handicapped and a leading contender.

11/2

Form: 6/440-

Last run: 329 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 1-18 over hurdles; out of form since winning on heavy at the Curragh in October (1m6f); 4lb lower than when beaten 10.75l into fourth over C&D last October (Dame Rapide behind); has placed form on good ground and should strip fitter for a spin on the flat last week; each-way claims.
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4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:23 Market Rasen

Rodney Bay

11st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Just 1-24 over hurdles when based in Ireland and was pulled up (albeit on slow ground) on chasing debut in February; ran well to a point when back over hurdles for new stable ten days ago (first-time cheekpieces) but was well held in the end; others look safer.

6/1

8th

6

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

Rodney Bay

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Had modest 2-44 strike-rate under rules when based in Ireland and was pulled up in a chase on latest outing five weeks ago; not an easy one to weigh up but might have been perked up by recent stable switch; wears first-time cheekpieces; well worth a glance in the market.

7/1

Form: -46154 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; won a mares' handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.5f, good) in August off 102; has run respectably off her revised mark of 108 twice since without looking like winning; down 1lb for a 9.5l fourth at Tramore on latest but may need a little more help from the assessor.
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4th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Inchiquin Star

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won three handicaps for previous yard and likes good ground; 1m6f Flat winner last year when her hurdles form wasn't great; has dropped down to last winning mark, but not a hectic record when fresh and last two wins have come in cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

Form: 7526-0 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Locally trained dual-purpose sort; 2-14 over hurdles but his last win came in June 2022; won a C&D maiden on heavy in December 2020; handles good ground and is 4lb below his last winning mark but he is hard to fancy after a 31l defeat at Tramore; needs a revival.
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9

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Peckham Springs

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since June 2022; no sign of losing run ending in recent starts; new headgear combination needs to have a transformative effect.

25/1

7th

5

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Laytown

Peckham Springs

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual hurdler winner and better known in that sphere these days; while he's shown a bit of ability on the level down the years, that's been over much longer trips than this.

16/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Peckham Springs

10st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Over three years since last successful when winning here; doesn't look in good enough form to end the drought.

20/1

Form: 238943

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles but has hit the frame a number of times in maiden hurdles, including a 7.25l third at Clonmel last week; no impact in his two handicap starts off 111 at Galway and Tramore; down 3lb but he probably needs to find more to get his head in front.
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5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Pahlavi

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Finally got off the mark over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f) last May; tried chasing again last month but well below par in handicaps (up to 2m2f) at Wexford and Limerick; needs this return to hurdling to spark a resurgence.

12/1

6th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Pahlavi

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good); only second chase start on return at Wexford a fortnight ago when well beaten (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

11th

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Pahlavi

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good), absent since midfield in 2m Limerick handicap in October, having had an easy lead; only second chase start (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €127.60
Straight Forecast €91.19
Tricast €499.52
Trifecta €299.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pahlavi

The Irish Sun:

Tankardstown Diva

SPOTLIGHT:

Mary's Pride

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Star Harbour

POSTDATA:

Pahlavi