May 29 / 17.25 Fairyhouse

17.25

Good To Firm

Royal Country Optional Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 6f 25y
  • 10 runners
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Royal Country Optional Claiming Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 485091 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Snapped a long losing run when a clearcut winner in Cork handicap (5f, good) nine days ago; must have a big chance to follow up in this company with 10lb apprentice taking over.
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8th

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Nezeeh

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Nezeeh

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and soft ground; is 2lb lower than when winning at Bellewstown in October but has struggled badly in both starts this season; others arrive in better form.

40/1

9th

1

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Nezeeh

10st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Gained fifth win of career off 1lb lower over C&D (soft) in October; out of form on AW in November; trailed in last of 14 on Curragh return a fortnight ago; contender if he's near his best with capable 7lb claimer aboard.

16/1

Form: 9068-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed only once from 12 outings; repeat of respectable runs at Dundalk in the winter would give him a chance on ratings but needs to step up on latest Navan effort.
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No Results Found

Form: 02-990

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.
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3

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Fivecromwellplace

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.

12/1

3

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Fivecromwellplace

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.

12/1

Form: 050-00 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner including two at this track (all on good ground) off as high as 67; never sighted on two starts since returning; forecast rain won't help.
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7

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Amanirenas

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M C Grassick

Had been regressive this year until winning at Laytown last time over 6f; stays this trip and is a player if backing up that revival; wide draw, though.

4/1

Form: 420-40

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-15 but was runner-up in 7f handicaps at the Curragh and Down Royal last year; ran well for a long way on return; found first try at this trip too sharp on latest.
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4th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend.

7/2

7th

20

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

All three wins at Fairyhouse last season came at this trip on decent ground; back to form on favoured ground at Leopardstown early this month when beaten a short-head in three-way photo; 3lb rise takes him back to a career-high mark but capable 7lb claimer booked.

16/1

2nd

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

I Bid You Ajou

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

3-20 on turf, all three wins at Fairyhouse last season; almost sprang a 33-1 surprise on seasonal return at Dundalk (6f) last month; 7f too far at Leopardstown on latest; not beaten far off 3lb higher over C&D last July; in the mix.

12/1

Form: 17490- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All three wins on turf, the latest a Bellewstown handicap (5f, good) last summer off 61; won 6f Sligo claimer around this time last year so not ruled out on return; first run for new yard; visored.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: 545901 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a tumbling mark when landing 19-runner Navan handicap (6f, good) 12 days ago, impressively; deserves to be near the head of the market on the back of that; big player.
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2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

6

(13)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Kingsley

T: Raymond Hurley

Five-time turf winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022; has come up short off revised mark since and starts out for a new yard here; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: /000/8

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 21

Form & Verdict
Poor form for different trainers and was detached in Dundalk claimer on return from 654 days off in March.
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9

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Magyar

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jennifer Monaghan

Poor form for different trainers and was detached in Dundalk claimer on return from 654 days off in March.

100/1

9

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Magyar

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jennifer Monaghan

Poor form for different trainers and was detached in Dundalk claimer on return from 654 days off in March.

100/1

8th

10

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Magyar

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Jennifer Monaghan

detached in rear throughout

200/1

Form: 400859 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.
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10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

Form: /00-00

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 29

Form & Verdict
Never better than fourth in 24 starts; safe to leave out of calculations; cheekpieces.
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11

(11)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Tribute To Jade

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Jennifer Monaghan

Never better than fourth in 24 starts; safe to leave out of calculations; cheekpieces.

100/1

11

(11)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Tribute To Jade

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Jennifer Monaghan

Never better than fourth in 24 starts; safe to leave out of calculations; cheekpieces.

100/1

11th

11

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Tribute To Jade

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Jennifer Monaghan

Never better than fourth in 23 starts; safe to leave out of calculations.

200/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €15.90
Straight Forecast €12.69
Trifecta €57.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nezeeh

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Devil's Angel

POSTDATA:

Nezeeh

The Irish Sun:

Devil's Angel