November 05 / 13.40 Fairyhouse

13.40

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  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 334222 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles; rated 115 and has run well in defeat on multiple occasions; ran well in a bumper here in 2022; runner-up on last three starts in maiden hurdles at around this trip; good ground fine and has leading claims.
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14th

14

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

The Mediator

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Ended a sequence of seconds with a wide-margin Fairyhouse maiden win 11 day ago; needs to jump better and debatable if he can reverse Gowran form with his 8 1/2l conqueror Hashtag Pretender.

8/1

14th

14

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

The Mediator

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Ended a sequence of seconds with a wide-margin Fairyhouse maiden win 11 day ago; needs to jump better and debatable if he can reverse Gowran form with his 8 1/2l conqueror Hashtag Pretender.

8/1

1st

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

The Mediator

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

made virtually all, jumped left on occasions, not fluent 3 out, went clear before 2 out

11/8

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0/

Last run: 1409 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on the Flat and rated 80 in that sphere; in good form on decent ground before struggling on soft/heavy the last twice; well-beaten on sole start over hurdles but that was on soft back in 2020; this ground will suit better and he should give a good account; due to run at the Curragh on Sunday.
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2nd

1

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Complete Fiction

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway before 4 out

7/1

2nd

1

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Complete Fiction

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway before 4 out

7/1

15th

16

(18)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Complete Fiction

8st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders towards near side

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 34

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in both bumper starts at Listowel (2m4f, soft) and Cork (2m3f, good); from a decent family and is an interesting hurdling debutant dropped back in trip; could go well.
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18th

3

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:30 Cork

Faceman

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

In the frame on both bumper starts, including here; promising hurdles debut third at Fairyhouse last month but faded tamely at Limerick a fortnight later (having been hampered); jumping needs more fluency.

16/1

18th

3

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:30 Cork

Faceman

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

In the frame on both bumper starts, including here; promising hurdles debut third at Fairyhouse last month but faded tamely at Limerick a fortnight later (having been hampered); jumping needs more fluency.

16/1

9th

4

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Limerick

Faceman

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

In the frame on both bumper starts at Listowel (2m4f, soft) and Cork (2m3f, good); this trip looked inadequate when he was beaten 13l in third on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse two weeks ago; had a bit to find with Artic Lane on bumper form.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; won a good ground point-to-point for Harley Dunne at Ballingarry in May last year; her half-brother has won over hurdles and she is an interesting recruit to this sphere; market should reveal expectations on first run for John McConnell after a 535-day absence.
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10th

22

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Fairyhouse

Breaking Silence

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

took keen hold, midfield

66/1

10th

22

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Fairyhouse

Breaking Silence

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

took keen hold, midfield

66/1

8th

3

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Breaking Silence

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a good ground point-to-point for Harley Dunne at Ballingarry near the end of the season before last; made a few minor jumping errors before keeping on for fourth at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut, not a bad effort after such a long absence.

12/1

50/1

Form: 60

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of five point-to-points starts; ran okay on hurdles bow at Downpatrick over 2m4f but was still beaten 36l; was 46l behind the winner in a first time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon when last seen; others have more pressing claims.
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14

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Cork

Fire Force

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Placed in two of five point-to-points starts; did well when second to the subsequent Punchestown cross-country winner Knockiel Synge on final start; ordinary form over hurdles, pulled up in a Tramore handicap last time.

16/1

14

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Cork

Fire Force

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Placed in two of five point-to-points starts; did well when second to the subsequent Punchestown cross-country winner Knockiel Synge on final start; ordinary form over hurdles, pulled up in a Tramore handicap last time.

16/1

7

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 120y

13:40 Tramore

Fire Force

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders early, lost position 3rd, in rear with one circuit to go

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 85

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in two starts over hurdles; held by The Mediator on their meeting at Punchestown last month; will qualify for a handicap mark after this run.
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7th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:02 Fairyhouse

Another Glendaars

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Minor promise in trio of maiden hurdle starts but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his opening mark.

22/1

7th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:02 Fairyhouse

Another Glendaars

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Minor promise in trio of maiden hurdle starts but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his opening mark.

22/1

6th

3

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Another Glendaars

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Mild promise in two starts over hurdles; held by The Mediator on their meeting at Punchestown last month; will qualify for a handicap mark after this run.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners One More Fleurie (useful 2m4f-3m chase) and The Unmentionable (points); dam placed in point, out of maiden half-sister to 2m1f-2m6f chase winner Kings Cherry; Kalanisi gelding worth a market check on debut for local yard.
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4th

5

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Goody Four Shoes

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

raced in second, not fluent 3 out, lost second and weakening when hampered then dropped to last after 3 out, mistake 2 out

13/2

4th

5

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Goody Four Shoes

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

raced in second, not fluent 3 out, lost second and weakening when hampered then dropped to last after 3 out, mistake 2 out

13/2

6th

5

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 15y

12:50 Punchestown

Goody Four Shoes

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Gibney

Mild promise in two outings last month but looks a more likely type for handicaps.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m-1m2f Flat (RPR 80) and 2m/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Pearl Acclaim; Malinas mare is best watched on hurdling debut unless strong in the market.
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3rd

10

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:25 Thurles

Nugentstown Sue

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Probably ran a shade better than her finishing position on debut at Fairyhouse but a lot more needed here.

50/1

3rd

10

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:25 Thurles

Nugentstown Sue

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

in touch with leaders and took keen hold early, prominent when not fluent 4th, left in third 5th

50/1

8th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Nugentstown Sue

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Second foal; dam 1m-1m2f Flat (RPR 80) and 2m/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Pearl Acclaim; Malinas mare is best watched on hurdling debut unless strong in the market.

40/1

66/1

Form: 09

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No promise in two bumpers at Tramore and Downpatrick; may need more time; best watched on first start over hurdles.
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15th

16

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lea Lass

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: P G Fahey

Not much to recommend from two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; up against it here.

100/1

15th

16

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lea Lass

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: P G Fahey

Not much to recommend from two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; up against it here.

100/1

9th

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Lea Lass

10st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

No promise in two bumpers at Tramore and Downpatrick; may need more time; best watched on first start over hurdles.

66/1

Form: /98/P/

Last run: 569 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in three bumpers, including one here, back in 2020, failed to complete last five starts in point-to-points and a maiden hurdle at Tramore; passed over on first start for new yard.
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12th

7

11th Jan 2025

2m 1f 50y

14:18 Fairyhouse

Nancy Miles

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake 3rd, dropped to midfield when mistake and weakened 7th

150/1

12th

7

11th Jan 2025

2m 1f 50y

14:18 Fairyhouse

Nancy Miles

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake 3rd, dropped to midfield when mistake and weakened 7th

150/1

13th

9

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

14:00 Naas

Nancy Miles

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

0-6 under Rules and 0-3 over hurdles; bled from the nose on first start for this yard when beaten 26l at Fairyhouse; was tailed off when falling at Limerick on latest; a risky proposition in first-time cheekpieces.

66/1

Form: 98

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; well beaten in two bumpers for Sam Curling; can only be watched on first start over hurdles on debut for new yard.
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6th

6

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:11 Limerick

Scarlet Purse

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Beaten 25l+ in her five races and needs to find something from somewhere to play a part on handicap debut.

16/1

6th

6

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:11 Limerick

Scarlet Purse

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Beaten 25l+ in her five races and needs to find something from somewhere to play a part on handicap debut.

16/1

9th

26

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Scarlet Purse

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

No impact in bumpers for Sam Curling and no better in two starts over hurdles; might be one for handicaps down the line.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; once-raced dam out of maiden half-sister to 6f 2yo winner La Chicaluna; Quest For Peace mare is not an obvious type on breeding; others make more appeal.
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18th

22

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Naughty Aimee

11st 7lb

T: Patrick Downey

always behind

18th

22

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Naughty Aimee

11st 7lb

T: Patrick Downey

always behind

12th

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Naughty Aimee

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

First foal; once-raced dam out of maiden half-sister to 6f 2yo winner La Chicaluna; Quest For Peace mare is not an obvious type on breeding; others make more appeal.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 33-1 for his debut in a Galway bumper and failed to beat a rival home; may need more time and is best watched on hurdling bow.
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6

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Hesthebeesknees

11st 4lb

J: Mikey Hamill

T: George Stanley

Was 33-1 for his debut in a Galway bumper and failed to beat a rival home; may need more time and is best watched on hurdling bow.

66/1

6

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Hesthebeesknees

11st 4lb

J: Mikey Hamill

T: George Stanley

Was 33-1 for his debut in a Galway bumper and failed to beat a rival home; may need more time and is best watched on hurdling bow.

66/1

8th

7

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Galway

Hesthebeesknees

11st 7lb

J: Mr M J McIntyre

T: George Stanley

5,000euros 3yo; half-brother to French 2m3f chase/2m4f cross-country chase winner Double O Seven; dam unplaced 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase, half-sister to smart winners Rebel Fitz (2m-2m6f hurdle/chase) and Ubak (2m4f/3m hurdle); tough ask on debut and best watched in tongue tie.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.10
Straight Forecast €4.59
Trifecta €30.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Mediator

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Mediator

TOPSPEED:

The Mediator

POSTDATA:

The Mediator

The Irish Sun:

The Mediator