January 16 / 13.40 Fairyhouse

13.40

Soft

Fairyhouse, Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 55y
  • 13 runners
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Fairyhouse, Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden Hurdle

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:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam unplaced in French hurdles, sister to high-class chase winner Unioniste, closely related to high-class chase winner My Will, winner of 19 races between them; bought for 280,000Euros Arqana sale in September 2023 after finishing second to a subsequent Grade 1 (AQPS) runner-up in a 1m5f AQPS race at Fontainebleau.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Kiss Will

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

made all, clear after 1st, joined 3 out, went clear again going best before 2 out, went further clear when mistake last, easily

4/6

1st

6

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Kiss Will

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

made all, clear after 1st, joined 3 out, went clear again going best before 2 out, went further clear when mistake last, easily

4/6

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8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 42,000euros at three; brother to useful hurdler/winning chaser Latino Fling (winner of eight races), closely related to hurdle/chase winner Barbaha Queen; dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdle/chase winner Savello; in good hands.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Costacurta

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear early, midfield after 3rd, went modest third after 3 out, kept on and went modest second towards finish, no match for winner

8/1

2nd

1

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Costacurta

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear early, midfield after 3rd, went modest third after 3 out, kept on and went modest second towards finish, no match for winner

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on without getting to grips with the first two when beaten around 15l in third behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on shot on debut at Cork last month; leading contender with normal improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Hello Jack

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, not fluent 3rd, joined winner 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened before last, lost second towards finish

5/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made no show in a bumper at Leopardstown three weeks ago; best watched for the moment, trainer also runs newcomer Costacurta.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Lambay Island

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, went modest third before 3 out, lost third when reminders and weakened after 3 out

20/1

4th

8

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Lambay Island

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, went modest third before 3 out, lost third when reminders and weakened after 3 out

20/1

Form:

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Misbehaved at the start on debut at Gowran in October; stayed on in mid-field without threatening; open to improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

15

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Small Doses

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

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

14:00 Punchestown

Small Doses

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

midfield, headway 3 out, kept on and went modest fourth run-in, not reach leaders

28/1

5th

12

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Small Doses

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

midfield, some headway after 3 out, never dangerous, jumped slightly right 2 out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 170,000euros at three; ninth foal; brother to French hurdle winner Source Du Mesnil, half-brother to other winners; dam placed 1m2f in France; stable in great form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Sionainn

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

never better than midfield, jumped right on occasions

6/1

6th

11

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Sionainn

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

never better than midfield, jumped right on occasions

6/1

Form: 7-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No sign of winning potential in two maiden outings over longer trips.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Fourcardrun

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

didn't jump with fluency, soon prominent behind clear leader, lost position when jumped left and weakened 3 out

100/1

7th

3

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Fourcardrun

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

soon prominent behind clear leader, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4 out, lost position when jumped left and weakened 3 out, not fluent 2 out, mistake last

100/1

8th

5

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Fourcardrun

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Donal Hassett

took keen hold, pressed leader, led after 1st, headed 4 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon eased

100/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on the last of four starts in points; never in contention on hurdling debut at Naas.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Fool Me Once

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Is 0-4 in point-to-points; huge odds and no impact in two maiden hurdles; in good hands but probably one for handicaps.

50/1

8th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Fool Me Once

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Is 0-4 in point-to-points; huge odds and no impact in two maiden hurdles; in good hands but probably one for handicaps.

50/1

8th

2

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Fool Me Once

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

in rear, not fluent 1st, midfield before 4 out, weakened after 3 out

66/1

Form: 300P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points; signs of better on rules debut when third in a bumper at Down Royal in November; weak form in three maiden hurdle outings since then.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Knockraha Eagle

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

in rear, brief headway when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened

100/1

9th

7

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Knockraha Eagle

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

in rear, brief headway when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened

100/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ballindenisk point-to-point winner for Colin Bowe in May 2023, beating Oscars Brother who has developed into a useful staying novice hurdler this season for Connor King; three-figure odds when down the field in a strong maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last month; probably capable of much better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 150y

13:40 Navan

Glens Sensation

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

towards rear throughout

25/1

10th

6

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 150y

13:40 Navan

Glens Sensation

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

towards rear

25/1

10th

4

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Glens Sensation

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

never better than midfield, mistake 5th, weakened after 3 out, jumped right and not fluent last

10/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in maidens at Navan and Leopardstown last month; no appeal at this stage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 4lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

always behind

100/1

11th

9

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 55y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 4lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

always behind

100/1

Form:

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off at Galway in October on belated debut; safe to rule out.
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

14:35 Limerick

Tizonlyadream

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

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

14:35 Limerick

Tizonlyadream

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

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

13:40 Fairyhouse

Tizonlyadream

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

jumped left on occasions, in touch with leaders, midfield after 5th, weakened before 4 out

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; brother to bumper/hurdle winner Kingston Bridge; dam point/hurdle/chase winner, from a family associated with staying chasers; hooded for debut.
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

13:40 Navan

Ri An Chnoic

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout, mistake 4th, detached 4 out

66/1

11th

12

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 150y

13:40 Navan

Ri An Chnoic

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, mistake 4th, detached 4 out

66/1

18th

10

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:13 Fairyhouse

Ri An Chnoic

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

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

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kiss Will

POSTDATA:

Hello Jack

The Irish Sun:

Kiss Will