January 16 / 12.00 Fairyhouse

12.00

Soft

Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • 11 runners
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Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Beginners Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13F-53 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of his only point start; Navan bumper winner last season in testing conditions; sent chasing now after a well-beaten third behind the promising Workahead in a strong maiden hurdle at Leopardstown three weeks ago; stable in form.
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8th

3

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

13:52 Fairyhouse

Springt De La Mare

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

His first two wins over fences included a defeat of this week's impressive Cheltenham winner Theatre Native; RPRs suggest he could be on a useful mark and forget last time as was found to be coughing.

6/1

8th

3

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

13:52 Fairyhouse

Springt De La Mare

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

His first two wins over fences included a defeat of this week's impressive Cheltenham winner Theatre Native; RPRs suggest he could be on a useful mark and forget last time as was found to be coughing.

6/1

6th

1

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:28 Limerick

Springt De La Mare

12st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear

5/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: P1P9-3 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won 2m maiden hurdle here last February before failing to feature in better company; should improve from competent chase debut at Tipperary in November; winner Only By Night has won a Grade 2 contest at Cork, second Mirazur West was a smart novice hurdler; recent stable form a slight concern.
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15th

18

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Theatre Native

10st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdle winner on heavy but best form on good ground, when a wide-margin winner of a mares' novice handicap chase on the New course (about 2m4f) last April; well held back here in November and at Leopardstown on Boxing Day which leaves her with something to find.

25/1

3rd

1

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Theatre Native

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a valuable mares' Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham in April; was well below that level at Punchestown next time; however, has gone well fresh before so considered.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -12733 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m5f handicap winner in 2023, won a Killarney maiden hurdle last May; placed in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time, previously a fair third on chasing debut at Clonmel, 4l in front of Connors Cross.
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2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

5th

16

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; getting hampered at the start prevented his usual prominent ride on penultimate outing but he's otherwise swept all before him for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) 12 days ago; has 3lb penalty (the same as he's due to go up anyway) but wide draw is the chief worry.

11/1

1st

4

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; 3-3 on AW (1m6f/2m) last month upon joining this stable, before a lesser show three weeks ago when getting hampered at the start prevented his usual tactics; not ruled out on return to turf.

7/1

Form: 5-3445 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner; soundly beaten in fifth on chasing debut at Kilbeggan in September; this looks like a stronger race.
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8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Luminous Light

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time.

11/1

Form: -46570 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
3-23 over hurdles, chase form not good enough to suggest he can win a race like this; trainer probably has a better chance with Luminous Light.
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5th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Starman

11st 9lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Close second over fences at Catterick in January (1m7f, good) but mainly poor efforts since, the latest in a selling hurdle.

40/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Starman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Three hurdle wins in Ireland during 2023 but a close second over fences at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) in January came from out of the blue and hasn't been repeated since; returns to hurdles with a cloud hanging over him.

14/1

7th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Starman

12st 0lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Seemingly back in good form when close second to short-odds favourite at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, his third start for Joanne Foster, but pulled up there twice since and now has it all to prove again; tongue-tie (worn on penultimate start) refitted.

16/1

9/2

Form: 092P-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdles winner; has plenty of chasing experience, placed six times from 12 starts; appears vulnerable to less exposed rivals, though capable of getting in the money as when 16l third in a rated contest on his seasonal debut at Limerick.
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8th

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Cayd Boy

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liz Doyle

prominent

6/1

8th

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Cayd Boy

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liz Doyle

prominent, stumbled after 2 out, soon jockey looked down to see if something was amiss and eased

6/1

Form: 501-77

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; first two chase starts imply she will need to get a mark.
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1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 35y

13:03 Punchestown

Crecora Hills

10st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Robert Tyner

Got off the mark over fences at Naas in November over 2m4f and a decent run in defeat over a similar trip at this track since; races off the same mark today up in trip and can be a player if staying.

3/1

8

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:05 Clonmel

Crecora Hills

10st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Robert Tyner

Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; showed a bit more on third run over fences at Fairyhouse last month and possibility of more to come now entering handicaps (7lb lower than hurdles).

10/1

7th

10

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 70y

12:00 Fairyhouse

Crecora Hills

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Robert Tyner

Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; first two chase starts imply she will need to get a mark.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1710-P D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
120-rated hurdler with three wins to his name; huge price when pulled up on chasing debut in Naas contest won by the talented Ile Antartique; likely to need more experience in this discipline.
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15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders

10/1

15th

14

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

American Money

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out

10/1

4th

13

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

American Money

10st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced in second

14/1

Form: 1/6-04

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point runner-up in 2022; surprise winner (66-1) of a maiden hurdle at Punchestown the season before last; creditable fourth on chasing debut at Clonmel on his second run after a long absence; 4l behind today's rival St Faz on that occasion.
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2nd

8

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Clonmel

Connors Cross

10st 8lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Ian O’Connor

led, went clear going easily after 3 out, much reduced lead home turn, joined 2 out, headed last, no extra towards finish

6/1

9th

3

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 70y

12:00 Fairyhouse

Connors Cross

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Cooper

prominent, led after 2nd

8/1

9th

3

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 70y

12:00 Fairyhouse

Connors Cross

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Cooper

prominent, led after 2nd

8/1

Form: 7-3345

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
90-rated maiden hurdler, placed twice, not a likely contender on first chase attempt.
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1st

18

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Spanish Maid

10st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed twice over hurdles two seasons ago; moderate form over fences until much improved when second at Wexford in March on her stable debut; was well backed then, and recovered losses when even-money favourite at Tramor last month; excellent chance off a similarly low hurdles mark; stable in form.

7/4

1st

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Spanish Maid

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Produced her best handicap run to date on stable debut in a Wexford chase (19.5f, soft) on latest when attracting market support; 3lb higher now but this shorter trip should suit on that evidence; chance.

9/4

2nd

16

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Spanish Maid

10st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No wins in 18, with seven of those defeats over fences; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; new yard.

6/1

Form: 58-603

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred mare; modest hurdles form after a maiden win at Clonmel in October; third behind useful stablemate Judicieuse Allen (winner again since) on chase debut at Sligo in October; might want further than this.
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1

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Mount Sinai

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Signed off for Willie Mullins with a claiming hurdle win at Sligo (2m2f, good) last month and has good claims here if judged on that performance but he suffered a heavy defeat over fences for new stable 12 days ago and has become hard to predict.

5/2

4th

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Downpatrick

Mount Sinai

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In new yard after winning a Sligo claiming hurdle for Willie Mullins last time, albeit she was very well treated by the weights that day; has chase experience but needs to do more.

6/4

5

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

17:05 Sligo

Mount Sinai

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

With a top yard but yet to add to her 2023 maiden hurdle win in seven starts since, the last three over fences; best treated by race conditions if she runs to her rating of 116 but hard to be massively confident she will.

7/4

Non-runners

Isle Of Sark, Union Station

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €6.60
Straight Forecast €5.68
Trifecta €30.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Theatre Native

TOPSPEED:

St Faz

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theatre Native

POSTDATA:

Theatre Native

The Irish Sun:

Theatre Native