June 12 / 17.37 Fairyhouse

17.37

Good

Maher Tractor Sales Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 16 runners
RTV
View Course
Maher Tractor Sales Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 708-72

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form on second handicap start at Down Royal last time over 7f when just denied; raised 5lb for that but has a solid chance if as effective over this trip; Keane stays aboard too.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dervo Annie

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Won off 7lb lower on her last start over 6f (good) at Fairyhouse in June; narrowly denied off 2lb higher back at Fairyhouse in July (7f, good) but below best last twice and forecast rain is a concern.

22/1

7th

12

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Dervo Annie

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Followed a good run against a much-improved rival at Down Royal by winning over 6f at Fairyhouse; another good run at the same venue over 7f; lost a shoe at Killarney last time, but has gone up 11lb in total and will need a career best effort here.

16/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:30 Killarney

Dervo Annie

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

All three handicap runs on good ground have been fine efforts; runner up at Down Royal (7f), won at Fairyhouse (6f, good) and kept on for a 0.5l second back there over 7f on latest; nudged up another 3lb and this is harder, but the step up to 1m could eke out more improvement, so not discounted.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 066-40

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 17 starts; a decent run at Sligo on return but was below that level over C&D since, though didn't get the clearest of passages.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

El Fontenaro

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

19-race maiden but is starting to find some consistency having finished runner-up the last twice at Fairyhouse (6f, gd) and Limerick (7f, gd); looked a winner in waiting last time 13 days ago beaten 0.75l by Rappell, pulling clear of Whatswrongnow and I'm Spartacus behind; should go close off 5lb higher back in trip.

5/2

2nd

7

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

El Fontenaro

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden after 18 starts; failed to build on a bright start to last season; uneven form but can be rated a possible future winner on her 6f Fairyhouse second last month; the winner was second of 17 at the same venue last week.

11/2

2nd

11

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

El Fontenaro

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden after 17 starts; a decent run at Sligo on return but was below that level over C&D since, though didn't get the clearest of passages.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -69220

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 27 starts but went close over C&D two runs back; well beaten back here since with cheekpieces added; has to rebound with the headgear removed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(23)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

36-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season and seemed to get the longer trip okay on latest when third at Roscommon (7.5f); one to consider although not sure about this wide draw.

12/1

3rd

9

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Whatswrongnow

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

35-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season, including when runner-up over 5f at Naas last time; deserves a win, but not sure this longer trip is the answer.

6/1

2nd

12

(19)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Whatswrongnow

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

Winless from 34 starts but has been consistent this year from 5f to 7f; beaten 1.75l into fifth at Down Royal on penultimate (5f, good) but below his best at Cork (6f, good to firm); place chance at his best.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 2-7635 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner for his former yard between 5f-6f on turf plus AW; some fair AW runs in spring; 2lb below last winning mark, so not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Hero Of The Hour

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for his previous trainers; made a bright start for this stable when fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse last month; mid-division in two more recent outings.

14/1

10th

9

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second.

12/1

12th

11

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Hero Of The Hour

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement.

8/1

25/1

Form: -30476

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times, but lesser efforts last two runs including over C&D last time; 3lb out of the handicap; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Mini Cotai

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Best run this season was over 5f on soft ground when second from out of the handicap at Down Royal; has done plenty of racing lately and has become unreliable.

14/1

9th

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Mini Cotai

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Best efforts this year have come over 5f on soft ground, notably when chasing home The Right One from out of the handicap at Down Royal; not so good at 6f last time off this mark though.

7/1

13th

11

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Mini Cotai

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Best efforts this year have come over 5f on soft ground; stable enjoyed a major sprint win at the Irish Derby meeting on Sunday.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 818041 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner scored for the first time on turf when winning over C&D last week; raised 9lb for that but a decent claimer takes off 7lb so that helps; not the best draw but still a big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

20/1

Form: 538-90 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner has run well in defeat at this track; well beaten both starts this term, but is now 4lb below last winning mark so isn't dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Rosato

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles Weld

Two-time course winner over 6f is 1lb below her last success and is closely matched with Irish Rumour on her penultimate run when a short-head second at the Curragh; below that level back there last weekend but no surprise to see her bounce back.

12/1

11th

9

(16)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Rosato

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Fourth in this last season off 3lb higher and just failed to reward strong market support when denied by a short head over C&D latest; nudged up 4lb but won't mind a drop of rain and she is a leading contender.

5/1

2nd

24

(31)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Rosato

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Narrowly denied off 4lb lower at Cork on penultimate (6f, gd-fm) when coming from the back; weakened behind Mint Man here on latest when ridden more positively; cheekpieces go on now.

28/1

8th
3 (9)
Dandy Land

6/1

Form: 849-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens but ran with promise on seasonal/handicap debut at the Curragh recently; with improvement from that she should go closer today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Dandy Land

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Worked his way up the placings from third at Bellewstown to second at Down Royal before winning here last time, all over 5f on good; had a few of these behind him when winning; up 7lb but Paddy Harnett is entitled to use his 3lb claim this time, so that helps; in the mix.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Dandy Land

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Improving in handicaps, keeping on to take third at Bellewstown before being beaten 0.75l by Viamonte at Down Royal 17 days ago; had some of his main rivals behind him that day, so should be in the mix off 2lb higher.

7/2

2nd

9

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Dandy Land

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Some promise in maidens; best handicap run came last time at Bellewstown over this trip when ran on from the rear; hasn't much to find with Bye Bye Now on that run; added visor could help.

6/1

Form: 617-00 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All four of mare's wins have come at Navan between 5f-6f but has run well in defeat at this track; way below form on her last three starts, but is back to last winning mark so not dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Step Back In Time

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

All four wins have come at this track, two of them over C&D (including this race in 2023); 8lb lower than the most recent success last October and third in this last year but needs to rebound from a moderate run at Naas 13 days ago.

16/1

11th

15

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Step Back In Time

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

All four wins came over 5f/6f at Navan; out of form until taking the third spot behind Dandy Land and Steel Magnolia over C&D last time (good); nudged up 2lb but won off a mark of 51 in October; needs to back up that latest positive run.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Step Back In Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

Four-time winner has struggled since 6f Navan win in October; 7lb lower mark now, but needs to bounce back.

25/1

10/1

Form: 900-06

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Went closest to winning when beaten 3.75l at Down Royal last time over 5f; this trip should suit better and is well drawn, so of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

16

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Spiced Gold

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Not a bad effort at Down Royal over 5f but wasn't as good over 6f at Fairyhouse since; dropped 3lb so mightn't be far away back to this trip.

12/1

11th

12

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Spiced Gold

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Went closest to winning when beaten 3.75l at Down Royal last time over 5f; this trip should suit better and is well drawn, so of interest.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Spiced Gold

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three undistinguished runs as a 2yo; tailed off behind Baggot Street on handicap/seasonal debut at Navan 13 days ago; best watched.

33/1

33/1

Form: -00000 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-16; well beaten in five starts for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

17

(18)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

The Love Machine

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Sean Davis

Won a 6f handicap (yielding) by 3.75l off 19lb higher last October; lost way this year, however, and needs to revive; on a dangerous mark if he does.

25/1

9th

9

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

The Love Machine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Nursery winner over 6f for Michael Mulvany, but has shown little for current yard; bit better when fifth of seven over 5f at Down Royal.

20/1

5th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

The Love Machine

8st 11lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Won a 6f Navan nursery last year for Mick Mulvany; has been well below that level for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy despite dropping plenty in the weights.

25/1

Form: 8050-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best run came over 5f at Down Royal last year in cheekpieces; well beaten over 7f there on return and has to improve plenty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

20

(15)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Another Niceday

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Scored off 4lb lower at Navan in July (5f, good); not a bad effort over 5f at Cork on latest but 1lb wrong and soundly beaten when previously tried over 6f; others appeal more.

14/1

4th

10

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

Another Niceday

8st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Built on a promising sixth of 21 at Naas to get off the mark at Navan (5f, good), beating today's rivals Amerilis and Cashel Blue, despite being out of the handicap; out of the money at Naas 11 days ago.

13/2

7th

8

(11)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Another Niceday

9st 5lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Built on positive sixth over C&D to get off the mark at Navan (5f, good) 23 days ago, value for more than the 0.5l margin as idled when hitting the front; 10lb rise harsh, however, and needs another step forward to defy new mark.

5/1

25/1

Form: 5-0900

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
A 5f AW winner when trained in UK; well beaten in four runs for this yard and has to do much better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Son Of Wind

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

A 5f AW winner when trained in UK; well beaten in four runs for this yard and has to do much better.

25/1

13th

10

(21)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Son Of Wind

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

5f AW winner in Britain in August 2024; failed to fire in 2025 and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this stable; dropped 6lb for heavy defeat at Gowran latest (1m, gd-yld); can only watch down in trip.

25/1

13th

6

(18)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Son Of Wind

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Achieved a peak rating of 70 in 2024 based on consistent form over sprint trips at Chelmsford; regressive last season; has failed to beat a single rival in two Dundalk races; tackles this trio for the first time with a lot to prove.

25/1

12/1

Form: -15963 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner at Dundalk over this trip; was poor over C&D two starts ago in first-time blinkers, but much better back here last week with no headgear; poor draw but a player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(10)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Jampa Ling

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

AW maiden winner and best turf run was when third of 17 over 6f at Fairyhouse in June; well beaten in race won by Glen Breeze at Limerick; better effort when just behind Dubai Opulence in all-aged contest at Cork.

12/1

7th

10

(12)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Jampa Ling

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Went close over 6f on AW in February; first turf run of note when third at Fairyhouse behind I'm Spartacus last month; below that last twice and needs more.

18/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:30 Limerick

Jampa Ling

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kieran P Cotter

6f maiden winner at Dundalk in February; pleasing run when third over 6f at Fairyhouse early last month; struggled from a poor draw at the same venue a week later.

10/1

Form: 38-53

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

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

14/1

Form: 5-7457

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

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 €32.40
Straight Forecast €32.96
Tricast €210.97
Trifecta €514.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Dervo Annie

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Land

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rosato

POSTDATA:

I'm Spartacus