July 08 / 18.15 Fairyhouse

18.15

Good To Firm

Fairyhouse Winter Festival 28th & 29th November Rated Race

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 1m 5f 200y
  • 8 runners
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Fairyhouse Winter Festival 28th & 29th November Rated Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6/108-

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Talented hurdler whose three Flat wins include 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; not seen since midfield in 2m Naas premier handicap in October; another likely Galway-bound, jockey booking encouraging.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

7

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Tounsivator

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Did well to win a conditions event on the Flat at Fairyhouse this month on his first 2026 outing; fair fifth in Monday's big amateur race (one place in front of stablemate Too Bossy For Us); first hurdles run since fourth in this last year; could go well if recovered from Monday's race.

12/1

5th

20

(19)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Tounsivator

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Talented hurdler, though inferior to stablemate Daddy Long Legs (first reserve); did well to win a recent Fairyhouse conditions event on his first 2026 outing; Patrick Mullins rides, but worth noting he has partnered only one of the stable's five winners of this since 2017.

11/2

1st

4

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Tounsivator

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Talented hurdler whose three Flat wins include 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; not seen since midfield in 2m Naas premier handicap in October; another likely Galway-bound, jockey booking encouraging.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 3-6900

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW (1m4f maiden); well beaten both turf outings this term and looks to have a fair bit to find.
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9th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pavilion End

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Charles O’Brien

C&D maiden winner early last year and placed twice here; good chance now based on three consecutive placed efforts on turf; went close over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race); close on the heels of Diamond Exchange and Nakasero when third in 1m3f Naas handicap; again not beaten far over 1m5f at Leopardstown.

9/2

3rd

4

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of two fine runs on turf, had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race) and again made plenty of use of when third in 1m3f Naas handicap early this month; definite claims back up in trip.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 79-070

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four Flat wins at up to 1m4f, including Leopardstown handicap last season off 78; yet to hit form this campaign though, twice not appearing to stay today's trip; bit to prove now.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Not Just Any Eagle

8st 12lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently over 1m4f at Leopardstown early last season; went very close at the same venue on penultimate; close second in this race last year and is now 7lb lower; rider provides good value for 7lb claim; each-way contender.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Not Just Any Eagle

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently over 1m4f at Leopardstown early last season; went very close at the same venue last time, confirming a return to form at Fairyhouse; rider provides good value for 7lb claim.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

12st 2lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently here over 1m4f in May 2025; 2lb lower here and shaped like coming back to form when a 1.75l third at Fairyhouse (1m6f) on latest; stays this trip and enters calculations now.

9/2

Form: 7134-1 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two bumper wins and was gaining a second win on the Flat when readily taking 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); 8lb higher and quicker ground to contend with (has won on good).
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2nd

7

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Light Up The Dark

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed bumper winner; landed 1m5f Flat maiden at Down Royal last year on good; decisively scored at Gowran Park over this tirp on soft in April and didn't get the cleanest of runs at Galway last time; may need a slight ease in the ground to show best.

8/1

9th

12

(21)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Light Up The Dark

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two from two in bumpers; gained a second win on the Flat when readily taking a 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); raised 8lb for that; needs to reverse recent Faryhouse form with Tounsivator; any further easing of the ground would help.

11/2

4th

2

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Light Up The Dark

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two bumper wins and was gaining a second win on the Flat when readily taking 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); 8lb higher and quicker ground to contend with (has won on good).

4/1

6/1

Form: 3312-0 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Capable under both codes, both Flat wins coming in 1m6f Killarney handicaps, last summer off 72 before good second at Newmarket (2m2f); Curragh comeback run in late May was poor but more expected of here.
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2nd

11

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Chutzpal

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful dual-purpose 7yo hasn't been seen over hurdles since well held in Cheltenham novice handicap in November 2024; comes here in good order however, following close fourth of 10 in valuable Killarney flat handicap last month; potentially well treated.

13/2

4th

13

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Chutzpal

8st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won this last year off 4lb lower; some good runs since and ran a solid race when beaten 2.25l into sixth over 1m7f at Leopardstown 15 days ago; 2-4 here so has to enter calculations.

12/1

6th

1

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Chutzpal

12st 2lb

J: Frau Sally Langhard

T: Henry De Bromhead

Capable dual-purpose performer won a nice pot on the Flat at Killarney last August off 4lb lower; stepped forward from below-par seasonal return when a 4.75l fifth at Fairyhouse on latest (3l behind Not Just Any Eagle); eased 2lb and place chance.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2104-2 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Talented dual-purpose performer is only 1-8 on the Flat but brought her mark to a career-high at Ballinrobe last month when just denied close home in fillies' handicap over 1m5f; quick ground a slight concern, big player if handling it.
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5th

4

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 80y

14:31 Gowran Park

Royal Hollow

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile dual-purpose mare who won this race last year (soft); some good runs over the summer although well held in Galway Hurdle; recent Flat efforts just okay but has her favoured ground back hurdling and major chance at the weights; yard continues in top form.

6/4

5th

2

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Royal Hollow

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile dual-purpose mare who won a beginners' chase here (15.5f) in April; runner-up on the Flat at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) in June off 2lb lower; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored; good effort despite racing too keenly at Killarney on latest; fourth in this race last year; each-way player.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Royal Hollow

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile mare who landed a C&D maiden a year ago; good form this year, ran a cracker when second to Deressa off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe in June; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored and holds each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 07/10-

Last run: 298 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Smart staying hurdler/chaser, midfield in BetMGM Handicap at Cheltenham in March when last seen; lightly raced on Flat, winning 1m5f Ballinrobe maiden last season, well held in Leopardstown handicap subsequently; may just need this comeback run with Galway on the horizon.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 129y

17:09 Galway

Buddy One

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Very talented over hurdles in his pomp but hasn't won over timber since November 2023; not disgraced in the Plate here back in July but needs to rediscover his best now returned to hurdling.

8/1

8th

15

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Buddy One

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Smart staying hurdler/chaser who made a mistake at the wrong time when beaten about 18l in this 12 months ago when 5lb higher; failed to threaten afterwards in both disciplines, and again in a recent run on the Flat; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 6-3120

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €39.00
Straight Forecast €73.10
Trifecta €333.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Not Just Any Eagle

The Irish Sun:

Light Up The Dark

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Hollow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chutzpal

POSTDATA:

Not Just Any Eagle