April 06 / 14.00 Fairyhouse

14.00

Yielding

Easter Festival 19th – 21st April Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Easter Festival 19th – 21st April Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 233-63

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner; consistent in defeat in maiden hurdles last season, when placed on all four maiden hurdle starts; probably needed Punchestown run in February on seasonal and handicap debut; better when third in a seven-runner maiden at Navan last time, only 1/2l behind today's rival Smooth Scotch.
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15th

14

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Butcher Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Cooper

Course bumper winner (16.5f, soft) got off the mark in this sphere in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden in April (form hasn't worked out); unseated on chase debut on latest at Tipperary in May; this looks a tough task on handicap debut.

10/1

4

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Butcher Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Bolted up on sole point-to-point start; bumper winner; consistent hurdler who got off the mark in Fairyhouse maiden (2m4f, yielding) last month; could develop into a fine chaser.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 53-19 C

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two bumpers early last year; returned after almost a year off to make all in a bumper at this venue in January; dropped away to finish in rear when attempting similar tactics in a Grade 2 contest at Leopardstown.
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3rd

4

(12)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:30 Bellewstown

Good Deal

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Bumper winner in January 2025; rated 109 over hurdles and race-fit but probably best watched on Flat debut.

28/1

4th

1

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Good Deal

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Bumper winner has run with credit in five maiden hurdles without winning; is capable of running well on handicap debut but could be vulnerable too off top-weight.

13/2

3rd

5

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Good Deal

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Fairyhouse bumper winner; best hurdles run came at that venue last April when a 7l second (2m4f, yielding); well below that level in two runs this term and beaten 26l in C&D novice on latest; others make more appeal.

15/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /F-532

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Every chance when falling on handicap debut at Punchestown last May after a long layoff; solid maiden form this season, fifth behind Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement at Down Royal, third in a decent four-runner contest at Navan; closely matched with Butcher Hollow on running at the same venue last time; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.
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15th

9

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Smooth Scotch

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Was still involved when falling in this race last year on the back of a lengthy absence; 0-9 but he's consistent sort and wasn't beaten far in a maiden hurdle at Navan before a 14l defeat when third of 16 at Fairyhouse earlier this month; not much went right for him the last day and one to consider back in handicap company.

16/1

15th

9

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Smooth Scotch

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Was still involved when falling in this race last year on the back of a lengthy absence; 0-9 but he's consistent sort and wasn't beaten far in a maiden hurdle at Navan before a 14l defeat when third of 16 at Fairyhouse earlier this month; not much went right for him the last day and one to consider back in handicap company.

16/1

3rd

10

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Fairyhouse

Smooth Scotch

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Every chance when falling on handicap debut at Punchestown last May after a long layoff; solid maiden form this season, fifth behind Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement at Down Royal, third in a decent four-runner contest at Navan; closely matched with Butcher Hollow on running at the same venue last time; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

5/2

Form: U6

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain, best on AW, though his most recent success was in a 1m2f Doncaster handicap off 84 for Julie Camacho last July; unseated early on his hurdles debut at Ballinrobe; absent since a remote sixth at Kilbeggan last September.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.

8/1

17

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Qaasid

11st 11lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-10 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer here last month; down the field back in handicap company at Cork last week; reserve.

12th

4

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Qaasid

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-9 hurdling for this yard but best effort yet when runner-up in Clonmel claimer on latest, no match for the winner; hard to place trust in him back in a handicap.

16/1

Form: 0-8P

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers, never going well when pulled up at Clonmel in December on hurdling debut.
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17

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Lauros Legend

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: P A Fahy

Maiden's best run came when placed in good-ground Wexford maiden last summer; testing ground wouldn't have suited on last month's comeback run and may need more drying to be considered.

20/1

4

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Lauros Legend

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

0-7, but best effort by far came at Wexford when last seen in July (2m1f, good), losing second in the dying strides; may need this and may want better ground.

14/1

3rd

10

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Lauros Legend

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

0-6 under Rules and hard to fancy on the back of three maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; drops in trip but others preferred.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam showed little and has yet to enjoy any success at stud; unlikely to feature.
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8th

4

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 111y

17:05 Sligo

Lets Do This Buddy

10st 13lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

Best of her maiden hurdle runs when a remote second of six at Down Royal in April; tailed off twice at Downpatrick since, including in a handicap off a low rating; up against it.

33/1

5

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Lets Do This Buddy

11st 4lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

Best of maiden hurdle runs was when she plugged on to finish a 25l second of six at Down Royal on penultimate run; tailed off and last of all over C&D last time; can improve entering handicaps but others more likely.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won at Ballycrystal in January on third point-to-point start; completely tailed off in a bumper at Gowran last month.
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9th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Point winner; ordinary form over hurdles, well below the level of many of these rivals; tailed off on chasing debut at Cork.

66/1

6th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Point winner showed just a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles and a chase; can only be watched back from an absence.

66/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won a point-to-point by 10l on his third attempt; has been disappointing since running under rules and was most recently beaten by 44l when sent off at 200-1 in a beginners' chase (3m, gd-yld); returns to hurdles here and could possibly play a role.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had two runs on Flat almost two years apart; tailed off on recent hurdling debut at Navan; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added now.
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8th

9

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Fairyhouse

Smooth Gale

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Had two runs on Flat almost two years apart; tailed off on recent hurdling debut at Navan; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added now.

100/1

8th

9

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Fairyhouse

Smooth Gale

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Had two runs on Flat almost two years apart; tailed off on recent hurdling debut at Navan; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added now.

100/1

15th

15

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Navan

Smooth Gale

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: T G McCourt

in touch with leaders, jumped left 1st

66/1

Form: 50P8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote fifth in a bumper at this venue on debut; poor form in three subsequent outings.
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11

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Gowran Park

Mags Collins

10st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Never figured in bumpers or maiden hurdles and no signs of progress in first handicap at cork latest; moves up in trip and blinkers go on; still early days but she may need more time.

33/1

16th

9

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Mags Collins

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Poor form in three maiden hurdle outings; in good hands, so perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

Form: 9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote ninth on debut at Thurles last month; likely to need more experience.
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10th

4

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:18 Wexford

Abitlikethat

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P J Rothwell

Remote ninth on debut and even remoter tenth at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) at 250-1 last time; hard to see him winning.

80/1

Form: 9/

Last run: 907 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on his single bumper appearance in 2022 and absent since; arduous task against that background, tongue-tie fitted.
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16

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

15:45 Punchestown

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Ran in a bumper in 2022; no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; new headgear combination.

100/1

8

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.

100/1

8

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote sixth in a bumper; down the field at Naas on hurdling debut; not a likely contender.
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13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two hurdle winners and two point winners; pulled up on sole point start in December.
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5th

17

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Gerrymandering

10st 6lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: William J McLernon

Very modest form in maidens at huge prices; could be a different proposition now tackling handicaps; worth monitoring in the betting.

25/1

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Gerrymandering

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: William J McLernon

Brought down at the first on first start under rules when sent off at 150-1; pulled up on sole point-to-point start in December; put a line through him.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; brother to minor hurdles winner Max Time, makes a belated debut at seven.
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13th

14

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Slea Head

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Fair fifth at Wexford in his first handicap; failed to build on that when beaten over 20l at Kilbeggan on Saturday, weakening late on; others appeal more.

12/1

8th

12

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Slea Head

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Beaten a long way in five maiden hurdle starts but his run at Wexford on handicap debut was a bit better when a 15.5l fifth of 11 (16.5f, good to yielding), had Surviving Murmansk behind and Splendid Choice close in front; needs a big step forward; declared for Sligo on Thursday.

15/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of experience in point-to-points, though 0-8 in that sphere; outran his three-figure odds when fourth in a 2m1f maiden at Down Royal on rules debut.
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9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Speedy Box

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Top-rated of the field; ran a couple of reasonably encouraging races in maidens last season; set to run well at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) in March when fell at two out; poor effort over fences last time; may get involved at his best.

9/1

7th

5

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Speedy Box

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ran a couple of reasonably encouraging races maiden company last season; set to run well behind Brechin Castle before falling two out at Naas lto after a break; open to improvement on chase debut and can be in the mix.

9/1

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Speedy Box

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in point-to-points; made a mildly encouraging first appearance for this stable last June; getting on in years, but could be a handicap prospect.

25/1

Form: -P4323 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Rose Dobbin in 2023; four good efforts in maiden hurdles this season, including when beaten a neck on heavy ground at Clonmel in February; showed that he could handle better ground when third at Cork last time; unlikely to be far away.
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Payout
Exacta €18.60
Straight Forecast €17.68
Trifecta €58.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

St Cuthbert's Cave

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Smooth Scotch

SPOTLIGHT:

Butcher Hollow

POSTDATA:

St Cuthbert's Cave

The Irish Sun:

Smooth Scotch