13.40
SoftFairyhouse, Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 0f 55y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.37
- Place: £1.02
Form: 2-
Last run: 490 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 9lb |
One of eight for trainer; dual winning hurdler is yet to win from five starts over fences, but he looked like the one who would get closest to easy Irish Grand National (3m5f, yielding to soft) winner Soldier In Milan before taking a heavy fall three out; interesting if that hasn't left a mark, but concerning that Townend abandons ship. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Low-mileage 6yo whose hurdles form comprised 2m/3m wins (including Listed) either side of a comprehensive defeat in the Turners at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival; faces a more realistic task in a handicap back here and three placed efforts over fences, the latest a good one at Punchestown, set him up nicely for a crack at this prize. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten three times under a penalty in novice hurdles after winning his maiden but rated 120 in that scene and he's bred for fences; every chance, for all that he would probably prefer a longer trip. |
2/1 |
|
1 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Bolted up in a 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) in May; well below that level in two runs since in novice hurdles back there (2m3f) and at Listowel (2m4f) on latest; needs to rebound dropped in trip. |
4/1 |
|
1 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Bolted up in a 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) in May; well below that level in two runs since in novice hurdles back there (2m3f) and at Listowel (2m4f) on latest; needs to rebound dropped in trip. |
4/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden ran well over hurdles at this track last year; has run well enough in h'cap chases at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown latest; needs to find more up in trip. |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in all three maiden hurdle outings; struggled in first three chase starts but better effort on handicap debut at Fairyhouse when third behind today's rival West Of Carrig (2m5f, soft); may improve now with the help of cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Best of four runs under rules came at Wexford last time when he shaped as though a step up in trip, such as this could suit; a lot on his plate here all the same. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced on turn before 2 out, raced in fourth when mistake last |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 104 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, pressed leaders 3 out, led before 2 out, pushed along before last, hung right run-in, readily |
9/4 |
|
4th 15 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, kept on and went modest fourth run-in, not reach leaders |
28/1 |
|
4th 15 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, kept on and went modest fourth run-in, not reach leaders |
28/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in three maiden hurdle starts; wore a tongue-tie for handicap debut (retained) at Cork when he unseated before three out when in midfield; the jury is out on him at the moment. |
15/1 |
|
6 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 20y |
11st 4lb |
Disappointing sort for Gavin Cromwell since he was an expensive store purchase; in rear in a maiden on stable debut; tongue-tie for the first time. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has first start for new trainer after failing to fire for Gavin Cromwell; 170,000 euros purchase as a 3yo; well beaten when last seen in February; top conditional aboard. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-8
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 6lb |
Huge odds and ran accordingly in three maiden hurdles; could improve for switch to handicaps but may need the experience. |
12/1 |
|
11th 4 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 6lb |
Huge odds and ran accordingly in three maiden hurdles; could improve for switch to handicaps but may need the experience. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Has achieved his best form at this venue, namely when twice second (in a maiden and a handicap) in the first half of 2025; moderate form last summer; always behind at Down Royal on return from a break; appears to be the trainer's second string. |
14/1 |
|
14th 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
11st 13lb |
One of two for yard; some fair efforts in defeat last year but pulled up on heavy ground when last seen in November at Fairyhouse; these conditions more suitable, capable off this mark and not dismissed dropped in grade. |
18/1 |
|
5th 2 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 92y |
11st 12lb |
Fair form earlier in the year, notably when twice runner-up at Downpatrick; more recent efforts have left a lot to be desired; moderate third in a maiden at Downpatrick in August; down the field in a handicap at the Listowel festival. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 300P
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 0lb |
Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination. |
11/4 |
|
12 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Starting to find his level in handicaps and posted his best effort yet when a 5l fourth of 8 off this mark over 2m4f here just over two weeks ago; should go well again. |
5/1 |
|
9 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Generally modest form over hurdles but shaped like this trip might suit when staying on for a remote third at Kilbeggan (18.5f, good) 13 days ago; not dismissed off 1lb lower. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
10st 12lb |
Point-to-point winner in 2023; yet to show any signs of winning potential in eight starts over hurdles; remote sixth at Fairyhouse nine days ago. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
11st 9lb |
Good ground hurdles winner shaped with mild promise on chase debut in Thurles beginners' (18.5f, good to yielding) in October; pulled up and tailed off next two starts on heavy; of interest if the ground has good in the description. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
Handicap hurdle win at Down Royal in May was achieved off a modest mark (85); others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
Handicap hurdle win at Down Royal in May was achieved off a modest mark (85); others preferred. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten out of sight on both starts in maiden hurdles at Galway and Fairyhouse; others hold more pressing claims. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten out of sight on both starts in maiden hurdles at Galway and Fairyhouse; others hold more pressing claims. |
50/1 |
|
12th 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 55y |
11st 4lb |
jumped left on occasions, in touch with leaders, midfield after 5th, weakened before 4 out |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear throughout, mistake 4th, detached 4 out |
66/1 |
|
11th 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, mistake 4th, detached 4 out |
66/1 |
|
18th 10 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
From a family associated with staying chasers; debut run here forgiven as saddle slipped early on; hood left off; plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €6.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.55 |
| Trifecta | €16.30 |