February 03 / 14.55 Fairyhouse

14.55

Heavy

Easter Festival 4th – 6th April Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 4f 55y
  • 14 runners
RTV
View Course
Easter Festival 4th – 6th April Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 70

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise without winning in two points but has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles; this is a drop in grade but still needs plenty of improvement with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

14:26 Kilbeggan

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, although the value of the form is questionable; well beaten over fences on his last two starts, prominent before weakening from two out at this venue last time; definite chance in a race of this standard

7/2

8th

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, the form of which is questionable; ran okay when fifth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, 4.75l behind Drop A Threat; needs a lot more but lightly raced.

14/1

5th

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Second on his two most recent maiden hurdle starts but the form does not amount to much; beaten 22l by a stablemate of Drop A Threat at Downpatrick last time.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 0-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Tattersalls Sales bumper on debut last year and was novicey in his jumping in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle first run since; this is a much weaker race so can't be ruled out with progress likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:42 Tramore

Le Tatoue Madrik

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best effort in three hurdle runs when third at Fairyhouse in February; fell halfway at Gowran since; seems to be the yard's first-string; cheekpieces added; looks a player.

2/1

7

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Le Tatoue Madrik

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in the Tattersalls Sales bumper on debut at Fairyhouse last April; novicey in his jumping in Leopardstown maiden hurdle when down the field behind Ballyfad on return; beaten 12l in third at Fairyhouse (2m4f, heavy) last month; contender.

10/1

3rd

6

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

14:55 Fairyhouse

Le Tatoue Madrik

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in the Tattersalls Sales bumper on debut last year and was novicey in his jumping in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle first run since; this is a much weaker race so can't be ruled out with progress likely.

10/1

Form: 580

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a Galway bumper on debut but was well below that level in another bumper plus a maiden hurdle; questions now but is capable of better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Poets Gale

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: A J Martin

Not beaten far in a Galway bumper on debut; unconvincing hurdles form so far (including well held on completed start in handicaps) but Sean Bowen enlisted by an Irish yard no stranger to Perth success over the years, although not so much in recent times; betting interesting.

6/1

10th

22

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Poets Gale

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Not beaten far in a Galway bumper on debut but hasn't kicked from that; wouldn't be the obvious answer on handicap debut.

50/1

Form: U956

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in sole completed hurdle start but better efforts in two bumpers since; one of two runners for yard but a notable jockey booking so a decent run wouldn't surprise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Dark Lieutenant

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Some promise in bumpers; was badly hampered when well beaten on handicap hurdle debut last time at Clonmel; can do better and sounder surface can help.

14/1

8th

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Dark Lieutenant

11st 3lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two respectable bumper runs; two most recent of four hurdle outings offer no encouragement.

16/1

11th

4

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Dark Lieutenant

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Posted a couple of okay efforts in bumpers but no sign of ability in two hurdle outings to date; Danny Mullins, who was aboard last time, is now on Lanzhou.

100/1

Form: 70-7

Last run: 269 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in three points without winning; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles but this is a drop in grade and should get closer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

18

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Sky And Sand

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark on second handicap attempt, coming home well to assert from last over this trip at Gowran last month (heavy); 7lb rise but could go well.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 88

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 09

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 86

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two maiden hurdle starts; tailed-off at Galway but a much improved effort at Limerick since; needs another chunk of improvement to feature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Listentomewillya

11st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Maiden form hardly progressive and of limited appeal now entering handicaps.

16/1

Form: 98-65

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Poor in a bumper but showed more promise on third maiden hurdle start at Fairyhouse last time over this trip; mightn't be far away with a bit more progress.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Moorish Castle

12st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Some promise in third maiden hurdle start at Fairyhouse; sent off 33-1 on handicap debut and was weakening in fifth when falling at two out (2m4f, heavy); may not be the most leniently treated.

13/1

8

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

14:55 Fairyhouse

Moorish Castle

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Poor in a bumper but showed more promise on third maiden hurdle start at Fairyhouse last time over this trip; mightn't be far away with a bit more progress.

16/1

5th

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:43 Fairyhouse

Moorish Castle

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Remote sixth on seasonal debut at Limerick; no reason to believe he can feature.

50/1

Form: 78

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 076

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 9UP89

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper and on completed hurdle starts so best to look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

14:55 Fairyhouse

Fervida

11st 5lb

J: Ross Berry

T: J A Berry

Soundly beaten in a bumper and on completed hurdle starts so best to look elsewhere.

66/1

Form: 85

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €133.60
Straight Forecast €135.04
Trifecta €1595.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Le Tatoue Madrik

SPOTLIGHT:

Sound As A Bell

POSTDATA:

Silver Salute