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16.12

Yielding

Whistlin’ Donkeys @ Fairyhouse Easter Saturday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Whistlin’ Donkeys @ Fairyhouse Easter Saturday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: P17FU2

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m4f at Sligo last October and mixing hurdles with fences since; just denied over this trip at Leopardstown last time and should go well off 2lb higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

The Miracle Man

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: A L T Moore

Course winner in October 2024 at 20.5f off 91; added a 3m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (gd-yld) in April 2025 off 10lb higher; has held form pretty well off revised mark since and return to this venue and better ground both positives; player.

6/1

3rd

3

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

The Miracle Man

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A L T Moore

Two-time winner at 2m4f-3m; has run well on two of last three starts, including a 6.5l second here (3m1f, sft-hvy) in December; should be staying on at the finish at this trip; place shout at least.

9/2

3rd

11

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

The Miracle Man

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A L T Moore

Dual hurdles winner, the latest at Fairyhouse (3m, good to yielding) last April off 101; back to that level when second at Navan last month (3m1f, soft to heavy); below best when fourth at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; place claims.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 146F42 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner over almost 3m at Punchestown last summer and mostly solid runs since in defeat including over fences; up 2lb from last time and back with his former trainer; considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:27 Stratford

Topgun Simmy

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish raider who won a small-field beginners' chase comfortably at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) last month and was not disgraced in a valuable 2m6f handicap hurdle at the recent Galway festival; still unexposed over fences; commands respect.

4/5

9th

4

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Topgun Simmy

11st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In fine form over fences and hurdles; has won two of his last four starts, a conditions hurdle at Down Royal and a beginners' chase on latest at Kilbeggan; decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Kilbeggan sandwiched between those wins; needs a little bit more off current mark.

12/1

1st

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Topgun Simmy

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Rated 133 over hurdles, most recent win coming in 3m Down Royal conditions event in May (good) and solid efforts since back in handicaps; ran twice over fences last year, faller four out at Listowel on second occasion when lying in second; in good heart and one to consider if taking to fences a second time around.

15/2

18/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 084-17

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time over hurdles when scoring at Naas (2m3f) in January but made mistakes when not so good there over 2m last time; this trip is a query.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Doctor Churchill

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Naas winner early last year for former yard after a long absence (2m3f, heavy); backed into favourite when tailed off on stable debut at that venue in January; capable of a better showing than that.

14/1

10th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Doctor Churchill

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner early last year after a long absence; fair third over 3m at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start last season; has changed stable and could go well given his ability to win when fresh.

12/1

13th

17

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Doctor Churchill

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Bolted up on yard debut on the back of an absence in January and bounced back from a lesser run when beaten roughly 2l at Fairyhouse earlier this month; both wins on heavy but versatile with regards to conditions and drop back in trip fine too.

33/1

Form: 07-253

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner is yet to score over hurdles but has been consistent in defeat on her last three starts over approx 2m4f; looks as if this trip could suit and is considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Young Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.

5/1

Form: 424214 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Crossing The Bar

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved.

8/1

5th

7

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Crossing The Bar

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved.

8/1

Form: 143501 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden over 2m4f at this track and scored in handicap company over 2m6f at Thurles last time, appreciating the sound surface; up 7lb for that and this trip is probably at limit of her stamina but likely to run well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Born Bright

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Dual hurdles winner was in good form over fences last summer, winning twice; has won after a break before, so she's in the mix on return.

7/1

4th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 80y

16:15 Killarney

Born Bright

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Dual hurdle winner has shown improved form chasing lately, winning handicaps at Tipperary and Market Rasen over approx 3m; needs to find more on these terms.

8/1

4

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Born Bright

11st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Under pressure a good way out but outstayed her rivals over 2m7f at Tipperary (yielding) on handicap debut over fences; that was on a par with the best of her hurdle form and she rates a likely contender.

6/1

Form: P5U717 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles over C&D in January but was well below that level at Leopardstown since off this mark and questions now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

John Storey

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack, but his fourth at Punchestown on stable debut was a positive (2m7f, heavy); 100-30 favourite at Downpatrick last time but was never travelling; questions to answer now.

13/1

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

John Storey

10st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack; positives to take from his 10.5l fourth at Punchestown on stable debut in this headgear; in the mix if building on that.

8/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

John Storey

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of a big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle on New Year's Day last year (3m, yielding to soft) off 94; well beaten in last six starts over hurdles and fences; makes stable debut now with tongue-tie added to cheekpieces, but others appeal more.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: P-4P04 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m7f Punchestown maiden hurdle last year and some solid efforts in defeat in handicaps since, including over 2m4f at Gowran last time; this trip suits better and he can go well.
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Verdict Starting price

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Won at Down Royal (2m4f, good to yielding) in December and ran well in defeat on next two starts (2m3f/2m4f, heavy/good to yielding) prior to failing to stay 3m4f in the Ulster National at Downpatrick; could play a leading role back down in trip.

11/4

8th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler; got off the mark at the second attempt over fences in a 2m4f beginners' event at Down Royal at Christmas; beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap chase at Gowran, where heavy ground may not have been ideal; better when second in a rated race at Down Royal; hard to be sure how effectively he will stay.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Slanagaibhgoleir

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

122 rated hurdler got off the mark at the second attempt over fences over this C&D (gd-yld); beaten over 6l in a handicap chase at Gowran (19.5f, heavy) latest but ground may not have been ideal; return to this venue a plus and will like the ground; chance.

3/1

28/1

Form: 16F0-8 C

Last run: 141 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced; won a 2m maiden hurdle at this track in 2023 but lost his form after, including in a chase; taking a big step-up in trip for a new yard and best watched unless the market speaks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Redstone

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: H Rogers

Regressive since a maiden hurdle win in 2023 and isn't easy to fancy on his form in the last year; poor on the Flat last time.

40/1

13th

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Redstone

11st 7lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Beat the smart King Of Kingsfield in a maiden hurdle in 2023; failed to progress for Gavin Cromwell; a change of stable has not sparked a return to form in three handicap hurdle outings in recent months.

33/1

12

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Redstone

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: H Rogers

Beat the now 143-rated King Of Kingsfield in a maiden hurdle in 2023; didn't progress for Gavin Cromwell; change of stable has not sparked a return to form in two runs thus far; tongue-tie now goes on.

33/1

Form: 16-5F2

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner won a 2m4f Leopardstown maiden hurdle last year in testing ground; best run since when 5l runner-up over C&D in November; up 1lb but has a shout if back to her best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Notkeepinyagoing

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Point and bumper winner won a 2m4f Leopardstown maiden hurdle last year in testing ground; best run since when 5l runner-up over C&D in November; up 1lb but has a shout if back to her best.

8/1

10th

5

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Notkeepinyagoing

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Point and bumper winner won a 2m4f Leopardstown maiden hurdle last year in testing ground; best run since when 5l runner-up over C&D in November; up 1lb but has a shout if back to her best.

8/1

2nd

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Notkeepinyagoing

12st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent, pressed winner when not fluent 4 out

10/1

Form: 96-71P C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Better known as a chaser; won over 3m at Down Royal in January but was pulled-up in the Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase at Cheltenham; hasn't run over hurdles since 2021 and probably best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Now Where Or When

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Veteran has been competing quite effectively in points; however, could manage only a moderate fourth in an incident-packed Fairyhouse race won by Five Star Getaway.

50/1

4th

7

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 180y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Now Where Or When

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Veteran has been competing quite effectively in points, this looks too demanding.

20/1

16

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Now Where Or When

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Veteran is 3-19 over fences; won off 121 at Down Royal (3m, gd-yld) in January; pulled up next two starts then beaten 16.5l off this mark on latest at Punchestown; likes going right-handed but others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 668000 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner including over C&D off 102 in 2023; has taken time to drop back down the handicap and has had a few runs over fences too; not easy to fancy at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

Two-time winner was well beaten in this last year but ran a nice race on sole start since at Fairyhouse (3m2f, yielding) in January; 3lb rise for that 6l second seems harsh and this is harder but he has to be considered for yard that won this in 2024.

9/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

17th

11

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

West Is Awake

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims.

40/1

Form: P01954 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over nearly 3m as a chaser last year when based in Ireland; pulled up over hurdles on final run there and made a forgettable stable debut at Hexham in this new headgear combination.

14/1

2

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 2m7f-winning chaser but he was pulled up back hurdling in 3m Fairyhouse handicap in April on his final run for Thomas Cooper; cheekpieces go on for his new yard and he can't be ruled out after a break with Brian Hughes up.

6/1

14

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Brave Adam

10st 3lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered.

11/1

Non-runners

Arion Soldier

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Payout
Exacta €30.30
Straight Forecast €34.61
Tricast €330.55
Trifecta €218.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Young Lucy

POSTDATA:

Born Bright

The Irish Sun:

Slanagaibhgoleir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Young Lucy

TOPSPEED:

Young Lucy