February 22 / 14.50 Fairyhouse

14.50

Soft

Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 430454

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on second handicap run when close to much of pace in finishing fourth over 2m7f at Punchestown last month; drop in trip could suit and ground no problem.
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3

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Westernersunrise

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: James Andrew Fahey

Won off 3lb lower at Fairyhouse in February last year; promising seasonal return at Limerick hasn't been built on and failed to complete two of last three; new headgear combination needs to spark.

25/1

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Westernersunrise

12st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Good overall claims in a race of this standard; however, she appears held by Sock It To Me on running at Fairyhouse last month.

8/1

4th

9

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Westernersunrise

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

C&D winner in February last year off 95 (2m7f, good to yielding); well beaten at Punchestown in June but it was a good effort to take third at Limerick in December (2m4f, heavy); 15l behind when fell at two out last time.

15/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 4476P5

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden has put up some fair efforts this season, most recently never-nearer fifth (ahead of stablemate Lord Lariat) over C&D, having been hampered; place claims.
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3rd

8

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.

5/1

1st

17

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

12st 2lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time

6th

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Joya Del Mar

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Got off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time; raised 10lb for that wide-margin score but a repeat of that effort can see her go close.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 068

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in point-to-point last season; beaten a fair distance in all three maiden hurdles although not disgraced in decent contests; upped in trip for handicap debut and one of the least exposed.
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3rd

4

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Nelson County

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Cork handicap hurdle winner (3m1f, soft) built upon a decent chasing debut to win a Fairyhouse novice chase by 14l next time (2m6f, yielding); looked bred to stay 3m2f trip in a Fairyhouse novice chase last time but weakened into third behind Rokathir and Maxi Mac Gold; based on that, drop to this trip seems the right move, and it's still early day over fences; interesting.

7/1

3rd

4

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Nelson County

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fourth on chasing debut at Cork when 8-1, with Showurappreciation 19.5l behind him that day; sent off favourite in a novice contest here last time (2m5f, yielding) and won easily by 14l; he's closely related to Irish National winner Our Duke so should enjoy this trip and the ground should be no cause for concern either.

7/2

1st

8

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Nelson County

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winner of a Cork handicap hurdle in April (3m, soft) and made a positive start to his chasing career when fourth of 15 on seasonal return back at Cork in November (2m5f, yielding); strong in the market for the original fixture, so positive things are expected of him.

3/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 000

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First reserve; little to take from three maiden runs at 2m; upped in trip for handicap debut.
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1st

15

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Nettuno Italia

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

First reserve; won over hurdles at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) in January; below best twice since, including on chase debut at Clonmel on latest; needs more off this mark.

8th

6

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Nettuno Italia

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fair handicap hurdle form; won readily at Punchestown in January, having disappointed several times when well supported; unplaced favourite last time; no chasing experience.

5/1

Form: 3-445P

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-23 over hurdles for Ciaran Murphy and two recent chase efforts don't inspire confidence.
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1st

13

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Chosen Shant

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Aengus King

Two hurdle wins here last year over a similar trip to this; maiden over fences but some fair efforts; poor at Roscommon last time but can do better back here.

11/1

7th

12

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Chosen Shant

10st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Wexford last summer; chase form (0-6) lacks substance but she's potentially well in given hurdling exploits.

20/1

3rd

4

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Chosen Shant

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Long-standing maiden until joining yard last summer and then went back-to-back at Wexford in July/August; well beaten at the festival here on next start and has struggled since; better ground will help and she's 1lb lower than last winning mark.

8/1

Form: 80-623

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden (soft) but good handicap efforts of late over this trip at Clonmel and when staying-on third over C&D 17 days ago; one to consider.
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9

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Elusive Guy

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win in 2m Limerick maiden in 2022 but decent third in this race last year off 3lb higher; pulled up after never travelling over fences recently and blinkers now tried for hurdles return.

16/1

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Elusive Guy

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; had an outing on the Flat in October, ended last season with a poor handicap chase run at Kilbeggan; up against it.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Elusive Guy

9st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; returns from a break after a poor chase effort in April; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 710-86

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Wexford in November 2023 but has had a light campaign since; ran well for long way on last month's C&D effort; not one to rule out.
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1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Glorytogod Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Hasn't backed up a maiden hurdle success in November 2023 in five runs since and tailed off at Gowran when last seen.

16/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Glorytogod Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr D M Fitzgerald

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Hasn't backed up a maiden hurdle success in November 2023 in five runs since and tailed off at Gowran when last seen.

16/1

10th

6

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

15:15 Gowran Park

Glorytogod Tom

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Maiden hurdle winner over 2m at Wexford last season; fair handicap form but needs to find extra; faded from two out when favourite for a 23-runner contest over 2m4f at Fairyhouse two weeks ago.

7/1

Form: 9-4535 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won 3m Killarney beginners' chase last season; relatively lightly raced since, pick of recent form when third in handicap hurdle here over same trip; disappointing favourite over fences since; ideally wants further.
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8th

1

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Read To Return

11st 12lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

14/1

Form: -80673

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap effort at Punchestown (3m) early this month was encouraging, not quite getting home; drop back to 2m4f understandable and one to consider.
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11th

9

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Glenetty

11st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best effort to date was when third at Leopardstown (23.5f, heavy) in February, beaten 4l; good effort last time at Leopardstown over 2m4f when remote second off current mark; may need softer ground than this.

14/1

11th

9

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Glenetty

11st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best effort to date was when third at Leopardstown (23.5f, heavy) in February, beaten 4l; good effort last time at Leopardstown over 2m4f when remote second off current mark; may need softer ground than this.

14/1

2nd

14

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Glenetty

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, chased clear leader 2 out, soon lost second, no extra when left in second last

20/1

Form: -75380

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has won a bumper and a 3m handicap hurdle, both at Clonmel; recent efforts leave her with a fair bit to find though.
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4th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Brianna Lily

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: James M Barcoe

1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May.

22/1

8th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit.

12/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Brianna Lily

11st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

No win since 2023 but step in the right direction when a keeping on 4.75l third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) 15 days ago; effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; stays this far and in the mix with a repeat of that last effort.

11/2

Form: -80009

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Struggled so far in handicaps, most recently on chase debut last month; headgear now left off but hard to make a case for despite reduced mark.
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5th

20

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Kobalt St Georges

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In flying form this season, winning his first three starts, two over fences before hurdle win at Punchestown off 90; bad mistake two out when fourth in Listed chase at Naas on latest and the winner since finished second in the Leinster National; should go well from lower hurdle mark.

8/1

4th

12

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Kobalt St Georges

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In flying form this season, winning all three of his starts; took a Clonmel handicap (2m5f, good to yielding) chase in October and followed up back there next time (2m1f, soft); exploited lower hurdles mark at Punchestown last month (2m3f, heavy); this is harder but he's in good form.

6/1

Form: 60-66U

Last run: 203 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in bumpers but hurdles form so far hasn't matched up; absent since August and seems best watched on handicap debut.
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7

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Real Empire

11st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has shown little in the last two seasons; 50-1 when falling at the first in a Cork race in which Hakensack was second; no appeal; headgear combination.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 535-3

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for Gavin Cromwell, contesting some decent maidens and on final start for the yard tame enough finishing effort when third in Ballinrobe maiden in May on quicker ground; back from a break for new yard and tongue-tie tried; opening mark looks plenty.
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5th

10

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:27 Down Royal

Whale Harbour

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

led

18/1

1

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Whale Harbour

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear

16/1

3rd

12

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Whale Harbour

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promising debut at Down Royal was followed by another respectable effort at Leopardstown when third in a 16-runner contest, though beaten 26l behind the smart Jade De Grugy; again beaten a long way when fifth in a 2m3f maiden at Naas; capable of featuring in a race of this standard.

7/2

Form: 321520 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Opened account in 2m4f Gowran handicap in October (good) and equally good second over C&D following month; too keen when below best at Punchestown in December and given a short break since; definite claims.
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7th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

In For The Night

11st 9lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won handicaps at Fairyhouse and Naas for Des McDonogh over a similar trip to this; lost his form after that latest score and has to return to best on debut for this yard.

22/1

8th

3

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

In For The Night

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won his second hurdle race when scoring at Naas in April over 2m3f but has been below that level thrice since; should improve from Navan run last time but this trip looks a bit sharp.

14/1

4

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

In For The Night

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Naas win in April was over 2m3f; overall form points to a preference for further than this; first run in three months.

14/1

Form: /467/4 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
2022 Irish National winner has been seen only four times since, latest after mammoth two-year absence when encouraging C&D fourth 17 days ago, keeping on; more expected of here from this mark which is 40lb below his chase rating.
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20

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Lord Lariat

10st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; much reduced mark nowadays is for a reason; visor replaces cheekpieces but remains opposable.

33/1

8th

1

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Lord Lariat

11st 12lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; fell four out in a handicap hurdle here on New Year's Day; has come down 12lb in the ratings since pulled up in last year's Irish Grand National; rider Joanna Walton was aboard for a C&D win in 2021; needs a major revival but not ruled out.

16/1

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Lord Lariat

11st 9lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; rated 22lb lower over hurdles but recent chase runs do not suggest a return to winning ways is imminent; others appeal more.

40/1

Form: 09861

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; off the mark over hurdles at fifth attempt in maidens, forcing pace in ordinary 2m3f Limerick contest at Christmas and overcoming novicey jumping to win well; interesting type now switched to a handicap.
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7th

6

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Way Down South

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

A winner over fences and hurdles; not disgraced on belated Flat debut in a Tramore maiden on latest (1m4f, good), but much more needed to take this.

33/1

5th

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Way Down South

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; placed in two handicap hurdles before a below-par run at Listowel in May; no Flat experience.

10/1

9th

5

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Way Down South

12st 3lb

T: Gillian Scott

Point, hurdle and chase winner was poor over hurdles last time and has to rebound.

18/1

Form: 42725

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in maidens, notably at Tramore (2m1f, heavy) on New Year's Day; fortnight later faded quite tamely at Clonmel and tried hooded now for handicap debut.
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2

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: C O’Keeffe

0-12; best runs have come at this venue but over shorter trips than this; could run into a place if her stamina holds out (not certain on breeding).

12/1

12th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden's best runs have tended to be at Tramore, including last month's fourth in 2m1f handicap off this mark, on returning from winter break; prominent racer should run her race but vulnerable.

15/2

4th

6

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden has run well in defeat at this track in a maiden and handicap hurdle; poor when last seen (in cheekpieces) but has a chance if ready enough on return; ground-versatile.

10/1

Form: 78-795

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Initial promise but has struggled since going handicapping; out of depth on last month's Thurles comeback; cheekpieces tried but remains opposable.
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9th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

10

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Simpletwistoffaith

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John F O’Neill

0-15 over hurdles; pulled up last three starts in this sphere for former yard; heavy defeats in three runs on the Flat for this stable; impossible to fancy.

40/1

Form: 5901 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare was having her fourth start when landing C&D maiden last month, surviving mistake at the last to win a shade cosily; keen then so hood now fitted for handicap debut with obvious scope for more.
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2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Leahs Contessa

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Cian Collins

Won a C&D maiden (soft) in January; decent run off 1lb higher in a C&D handicap in April but heavy defeats the last twice; return to this venue needs to spark something.

16/1

2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Leahs Contessa

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Cian Collins

Won a C&D maiden (soft) in January; decent run off 1lb higher in a C&D handicap in April but heavy defeats the last twice; return to this venue needs to spark something.

16/1

2

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Leahs Contessa

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Cian Collins

Won a C&D maiden (soft) in January; decent run off 1lb higher in a C&D handicap in April but heavy defeats the last twice; return to this venue needs to spark something.

16/1

Form: 0/47/F

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2m7f Thurles maiden win came two years ago (yielding); restricted campaign since but ran well for long way before faller two out (beaten) over C&D on recent comeback run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rajsalad

10st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

No joy since a maiden hurdle win in February 2022; recent efforts have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; cheekpieces now tried; hard to fancy.

50/1

13

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Rajsalad

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

midfield

20/1

6

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Rajsalad

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

took keen hold, in rear

16/1

Form: P03221

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Due reward for string of placed efforts when landing 2m1f Cork contest last month under enterprising ride from the front, sealing it two out; 7lb rise but should go well although may not to get such leeway this time.
Place /
No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Wardens Whisper

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Consistent form last winter, winning at Cork in January after being placed in three consecutive races; pulled up at Fairyhouse in February; absent until early this month, 14-1 unseated at the first at Gowran.

10/1

13

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

15:11 Gowran Park

Wardens Whisper

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hit a vein of consistent form last winter, winning at Cork in January but then pulled-up at Fairyhouse next month; needs his best after significant break.

13/1

Form: 06062P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best run came when chasing home clear winner Way Down South in 2m3f Limerick maiden at Christmas in tongue-tie/blinkers; reportedly lost action when pulled up at same venue last month so remains of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

25th Feb 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 144y

13:55 Naas

Annamaymurt

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Malinas gelding out of an unraced mare by Flemensfirth; making debut at age of seven; unlikely to feature.

100/1

Form: 788

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Midfield finishes in a trio of 2m maidens; potential improver now upped in trip for handicap debut; market may prove best guide.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Aswellasabentley

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran well in first two handicaps and bounced back from two poor runs with a 2l third of 16 here over 2m1f (soft) on latest; this trip should suit; shortlisted.

9/2

3rd

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Aswellasabentley

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Opening two handicap runs for this yard offered promise but most recent efforts very disappointing, latest when favourite over C&D but never landed a blow and pulled up; questions to answer.

9/1

Non-runners

Gustavo Goodway, Kingkong Ciergues, Nephin Beg, One And Only, Wendells Lass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €213.00
Straight Forecast €163.25
Tricast €2145.36

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingkong Ciergues

TOPSPEED:

Joya Del Mar

The Irish Sun:

Rajsalad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kingkong Ciergues

POSTDATA:

Kingkong Ciergues