Fairyhouse Race 2 - Itm Irish Stallion Trail 10-11th Jan Maiden Hurdle
SOUNDS VICTORIUS (11) finished fourth in two G1 Champion jumpers flat races at Cheltenham and Punchestown last season. Disappointed first-up hurdles for leading connections placing 4.5L second at Punchestown. Can go one place better. LOVELY HURLING (8) scored in a jumpers flat event at Wexford during May. Goes second-up over hurdles after a long absence and likely has improved physically. Main danger. CHAMPAGNE KID (1) could follow up from a recent 4.5L jumpers flat race success at Listowel in September. Warrants consideration. GRIMAUD (6) has placed third twice over hurdles. May find the top-three.
Jockey: P M O'brien
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last to post a big 4.5 len win. Listowel 5yo+ Bumper on September 25 over 4023m on rain affected going defeating Artic Lane with 73kg at $6 in a flat. First up last campaign finished second of 8 runners at Clonmel 5yo+ Bumper on April 18 over 3721m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bleu De Vassy with 73kg at $81. Set to run well again while fresh.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/09/2024 | 132 | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Soft | R James | 73kg | 5:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/05/2024 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Y | T Hamilton | 76kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2024 | 145 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Heavy | A Harvey | 73kg | 4:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/11/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Tony Hamilton | 73kg | 4:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: C P Mcnamara
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by 9 len Ballingarry P2p 4yo P2P MDN May 26 over 4828m defeating Top Guy with 60kg. At debut 4 of 10 runners at Loughrea P2p 4yo P2P MDN May 12 over 4828m, 26 len behind Kingkong Ciergues carrying 60kg. May place.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'Sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Was when unwanted in the market at debut, finished fifth of 25 runners at Navan 5yo+ MHDLE on December 7 over 3218m, slow track; 24 len behind Jasmin De Vaux with 75.5kg at $151. Would have to improve sharply to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25 | 07/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: J Kearney
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 18 of 19 starters at Down Royal 4yo+ MHDLE May 6 over 3419m, 59 len behind Le Coq Hardi with 67kg at $51. First ever race start 3 of 10 starters at Clonmel 4yo+ HDLE CLM April 18 over 3721m, on heavy track; 14 len behind It Could Be You carrying 65kg at $11. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten this line-up.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 06/05/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | P T Smithers | 67kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2024 | - | HDLE CLM 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Heavy | Carl Millar | 65kg | 5:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: K E Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, finished eighth of 10 runners at this track 4yo+ Bumper on November 30 over 3218m, 30 len behind William Butler carrying 73kg at $101. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/11/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Finn Buckley | 73kg | 3:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: K C Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at Punchestown 4-7yo Bumper on May 4 over 3218m, slow track; 33 len behind Will The Wise with 76kg at $51. Returned from break ran last at Punchestown 4yo+ Bumper on November 23 over 3319m, on slow going 123 len behind Heads Up with 73kg at $201. Might be out of his depth.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/11/2024 | 203 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | D G Lavery | 73kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 123.5L | $201.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2024 | - | FLAT 47 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 76kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: P Hanlon
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last run finished fifth of 11 runners at Warwick 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on December 12 over 4224m, 37 len behind I'm A Lumberjack with 71.5kg at $51. The run before finished third of 12 runners at Turtulla P2p 5yo P2P MDN on November 17 over 4828m, 8 len behind City Slippers carrying 61kg. Hard to make a positive case for him this time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/12/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 71.5kg | 5:17.41 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/11/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Good | E P O'Brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | E P O'Brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up after seven months finished second of 7 runners at Punchestown 4yo+ HDLE SELL MDN on November 15 over 4023m, 4.5 len behind Rockymountainbleu carrying 74.5kg at $1.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head Punchestown 5yo+ Bumper on February 18 over 3218m on heavy going defeating Masterboy Davis carrying 76kg at $1.90 in a flat. Can improve on first up performance. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/11/2024 | 198 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 5:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/05/2024 | 49 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | C Mullins | 76kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/19 | 13/03/2024 | 24 | G1 HUNT FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | S F O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:07.39 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2024 | 52 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $20,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | J Townend | 76kg | 4:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: S W Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last start finished seventh of 19 starters at Punchestown 5yo+ MHDLE on December 10 over 3822m, 17 len behind James's Gate with 75.5kg at $15. The start before that; finished third in a small field at Sligo 4yo+ Bumper on October 25 over 3721m, 4 len behind Ballybow carrying 76kg at $5.50. Major player.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19 | 10/12/2024 | 46 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2024 | 33 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Y | F Maguire | 76kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 22/09/2024 | 230 | FLAT 5U | $21,820.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | F Maguire | 76kg | 3:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/13 | 05/02/2024 | - | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Michael O'Sullivan | 75.5kg | 4:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: J Smith
Weight: 72kgs
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Last outing finished tenth of 14 starters at Naas 4yo+ MHDLE on December 16 over 3922m, 25 len behind Interchangeable with 69kg at $67. Run before finished fourth of 11 starters at Borris House P2p 6yo+ P2P MDN on December 1 over 4828m, 5.5 len behind Slieve Annilog with 60kg. Looking to others.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 16/12/2024 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | Patrick Michael O'Brien | 69kg | 4:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/11/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2024 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.1L | $1.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/10/2024 | 140 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 26/05/2024 | 17 | P2P MDN 7U | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2024 | 6 | NCHSE HUNT 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | Y | Alan O'Sullivan | 67.5kg | 6:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2024 | 32 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'Neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/04/2024 | 22 | CHSE HUNT MDN M 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 71.5kg | 6:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/13 | 10/03/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN 7U | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C P Millar
Weight: 72kgs
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This Diamond Boy bred mare is now five-year-old and his having her first race start. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
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Was as favourite at debut, didn't finish the race at Borris House P2p 6yo+ P2P MDN on December 1 over 4828m. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 01/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |