January 14 / 14.50 Fairyhouse

14.50

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 2m 1f 30y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: P310-7 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three for trainer; cost 300,000GBP after winning a point; followed up in a Gowran bumper (2m2f, heavy); took a Punchestown maiden hurdle on third attempt over timber (2m3f, heavy); made an inauspicious start to chasing career at Punchestown last month when tailed off (2m7f, heavy); surely better than that and Townend rides.
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3

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Port Joulain

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; point and bumper winner two seasons ago and won his maiden hurdle here early last year (2m4f, heavy); much improved display, compared to poor opening chase start here, when successful at Fairyhouse in January (2m1f, yielding), beating a better-fancied stablemate; had the run of things when third of five in a Navan Grade 3 novice last time.

12/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Port Joulain

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Point and bumper winner two seasons ago; won a Punchestown maiden hurdle (2m3f, heavy) early last year before being tailed off in the Albert Bartlett; lack of stamina probably a significant factor in a poor chasing at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy); much more like it when making all and jumping well to beat a shorter-priced stablemate over 2m1f at Fairyhouse.

2/1

1st

5

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Port Joulain

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; cost 300,000GBP after winning a point; followed up in a Gowran bumper (2m2f, heavy); took a Punchestown maiden hurdle on third attempt over timber (2m3f, heavy); made an inauspicious start to chasing career at Punchestown last month when tailed off (2m7f, heavy); surely better than that and Townend rides.

7/1

8/11

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1467-2 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three for trainer; useful hurdler was fourth in the Grade 2 Mares' Novice at Cheltenham but was below that in final two runs last season; made a positive course debut over fences last month (2m, soft) when taking the runner-up spot and jumping well in the main; should be able to get off the mark over fences here.
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6th

11

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Karoline Banbou

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

130-rated hurdler; fair efforts on first two chase runs, though was beaten by longer-priced stablemate Port Joulain at Fairyhouse in January; beaten falling at the last in a Leopardstown event that has been well advertised by the 8l runner-up Come Walk With Me in landing handicaps at Fairyhouse and Punchestown.

9/4

6

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Karoline Banbou

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Smart hurdler is rated 130 in that sphere and has won in heavy ground; solid efforts on both chase runs, though was beaten by a longer-priced stablemate last time; comes out a clear best at these weights, though, and has a good opportunity to go one better.

4/6

2nd

8

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Karoline Banbou

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; useful hurdler was fourth in the Grade 2 Mares' Novice at Cheltenham but was below that in final two runs last season; made a positive course debut over fences last month (2m, soft) when taking the runner-up spot and jumping well in the main; should be able to get off the mark over fences here.

8/11

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2129-8 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three for trainer; bumper winner; 1-9 over hurdles and rated 133; in rear at this venue on chasing debut; got loose at the start and was withdrawn here on New Year's Day; stable has stronger candidates.
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14th

19

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Dr Eggman

10st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: W P Mullins

Finished third behind shorter-priced stablemates in last two outings and is again facing stronger candidates from his own yard, before even considering the many other dangers; overall record of just 2-15 reflects that he hasn't progressed as well as expected; 2lb out of the handicap.

40/1

3rd

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:07 Thurles

Dr Eggman

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Only 1-9 over hurdles and vastly inferior to stablemate Salvator Mundi in that discipline; his second run over fences was better than the first, beaten about 12l at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding); would have a chance if the yard's apparent main hope did fluff his lines.

7/2

3rd

1

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Dr Eggman

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; bumper winner; 1-9 over hurdles and rated 133; in rear at this venue on chasing debut; got loose at the start and was withdrawn here on New Year's Day; stable has stronger candidates.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-4542 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner's sole success over timber was a Sligo maiden hurdle; fine effort in Listed handicap hurdle at Navan latest; wasn't disgraced in opening two chase runs, finishing fifth of eight around here (2m, yielding) and fourth of ten at Galway (2m2f, yielding); likely needs more of a stamina test than this.
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6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Koori Star

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Peter Fahey

Point-to-point winner; no further success since Sligo maiden hurdle win in June 2024; second behind Gringo d'Aubrelle in a Listed hurdle here in December; ran over inadequate trips in two January chase runs; 6-1 for Punchestown Grand National Trial (3m4f, heavy) but could only manage eighth; interestingly, Jack Kennedy now rides.

8/1

8th

14

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Koori Star

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

Point winner; no further success since Sligo maiden hurdle win in June 20024; second in a 3m1f Listed handicap hurdle at Navan in December; last month's two runs in beginners' chases were over inadequate trips; a potential dark horse over this distance; cheekpieces for the first time.

7/1

5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 115y

14:50 Down Royal

Koori Star

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Fahey

Point-to-point winner's sole success over timber is a Sligo maiden hurdle; fine effort in Listed handicap hurdle at Navan, took a backward step on latest however in Fairyhouse beginners last week over inadequate trip; once again needs more of a stamina test than this.

14/1

Form: 540-00 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner rated 133; never sighted on Naas chasing debut and same story at Navan last month; likely to need more time.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1

Form: 40-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in his opening maiden hurdle fourth but tailed off in his last two runs, including at Cork last month; sent chasing now but would be an unlikely winner.
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3rd

3

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Reliable Prince

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: E Bolger

Shaped well on racecourse debut in January 2025, beaten 12.5l by Coral River; below that form twice since but ran fine in a decent beginners on chase debut at Fairyhouse lto, beaten 36l into sixth; may be one for the longer-term but open to plenty of improvement and an interesting contender.

9/1

6th

6

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Reliable Prince

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Promise in his opening maiden hurdle fourth but tailed off in his last two runs, including at Cork last month; sent chasing now but would be an unlikely winner.

50/1

Form: 412900 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete opening five points before winning the sixth; dual hurdles winner now makes his chasing debut following tailed off finishes the last two times; others make more appeal.
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3

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Stuntman Steve

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-5 in chases; out of form in 2026 but has yet to get his favoured good ground; could go well in first-time cheekpieces with conditions to suit.

7/1

5th

7

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Stuntman Steve

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hard to fancy on the evidence of his four runs over fences this year; however, he's well handicapped on last summer's hurdle form and he's from a respected Irish stable; one to watch in the betting.

13/2

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 61264- D

Last run: 354 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.
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3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Jinxs Link

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Two hurdle wins include a success here; tailed off in a Fairyhouse beginners' chase returning from almost a year off and pulled up over hurdles at the same venue last time; needs to return to form.

15/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Dual hurdles winner was a 15.5l fourth when last seen over timber in January last year; tailed off on seasonal return here last month in a beginners' chase; others more likely.

50/1

8th

2

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: M M Rice

Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.30
Straight Forecast €4.19
Trifecta €15.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Karoline Banbou

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Karoline Banbou

POSTDATA:

Karoline Banbou

The Irish Sun:

Karoline Banbou