Fairyhouse Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase
Willie Mullins looks to have a strong hand in this beginners chase with KAROLINE BANBOU (8) seemingly the most obvious winner having finished second at the venue tackling fences just five weeks ago. Expected to go close on that occasion and could improve to do so here. PORT JOULAIN (5) and DR EGGMAN (1) both race for the S Ricci silks and carrying similar profiles into this event may give a bold sight. Worth noting Paul Townend is to ride the first mentioned. KOORI STAR (3) provided good form attempting handicap hurdles. Could have a future with fences though a watch in brief is advised unless strongly fancied.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 54 days. First-up after seven months finished eighth of 10 starters at this track on November 21 over 4023m, on a wet track; 43 len behind Flicker Of Hope with 75.5kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len Limerick on March 23 over 3822m slow going defeating Good N' Kind carrying 75.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 54 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 | 21/11/2025 | 209 | CHSE STPL HUNT 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 43.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/04/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $63,520.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Danny Mullins | 74kg | 4:52.97 | 3-10-9 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Good | Danny Mullins | 73kg | 5:05.56 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/17 | 23/03/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/21 | 20/02/2025 | 302 | MHDLE 4U | $22,520.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2024 | 8 | MHDLE APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | 5:15.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
| 4/18 | 16/04/2024 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.44 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2024 | 32 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 5:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 20/01/2024 | 42 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 5:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/25 | 09/12/2023 | 193 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/15 | 30/05/2023 | 32 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:07.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.44 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4 of 12 starters at this track January 25 over 3218m, slow track; 15 len behind Well Dressed carrying 71kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 6 of 16 starters at Bellewstown April 24 2024 over 3419m, 10 len behind Club Manager carrying 71kg at $21. This looks too tough first-up.
Last Starts 354 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 4:05.05 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/15 | 26/12/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $21,680.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Dillon Maxwell | 75.5kg | 4:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/11/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 3:38.65 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3822m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Sean Bird | 60kg | 2:17.87 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2024 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2024 | 55 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 65kg | 2:08.53 | - | 1 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/15 | 24/05/2024 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2024 | 21 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Sligo | 2715m | Good | Robert Whearty | 64.5kg | 3:03.14 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/16 | 24/04/2024 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 14/16 | 18/02/2024 | 155 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Gro Hylen | 77.5kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 39 days. Last start finished second of 14 runners at Navan in the LR on December 6 over 5129m, 7 len behind Gringo D'aubrelle with 63.5kg at $8.50. Race before finished fourth of 10 runners at Galway on October 25 over 3621m, 20 len behind Will The Wise with 72kg at $15. Continues to make headway. Major player again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Navan | 5129m | SH | Jake Coen | 63.5kg | 7:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NCHSE 4U | $28,620.00 | Galway | 3621m | Y | Jake Coen | 72kg | 4:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 17 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Jake Coen | 75.5kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/09/2025 | 228 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Listowel | 4828m | Y | Jake Coen | 75kg | 6:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $34,690.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 4/19 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $77,630.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Jake Coen | 64.5kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/20 | 28/12/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | Jake Coen | 63kg | 5:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $40,840.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70.5kg | 5:11.28 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/14 | 27/10/2024 | 87 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Galway | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2024 | 51 | NHDLE 4U | $38,150.00 | Galway | 4123m | Good | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/06/2024 | 121 | MHDLE 5U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Jake Coen | 75.5kg | 4:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished 12th of 16 runners at Naas on November 9 over 3218m, on slow going 43 len behind Irish Panther carrying 75.5kg at $26. Last start finished 12th of 16 starters at Navan on December 6 over 4123m, 89 len behind Predators Gold carrying 75.5kg at $126. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | CHSE 4U | $24,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | SH | Richard Deegan | 75.5kg | 5:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 89.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/16 | 09/11/2025 | 192 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Richard Deegan | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/23 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/17 | 05/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $150,880.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 6:10.05 | 8-9-4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/24 | 14/03/2025 | 75 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 69.5kg | 4:59.42 | 15-8-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/20 | 29/12/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | P T Smithers | 60.5kg | 4:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/11/2024 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Naas | 4023m | GY | C Stone-Walsh | 63kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/10/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,090.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/15 | 04/10/2024 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/20 | 31/07/2024 | 79 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 68.5kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/15 | 13/05/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 70kg | 5:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months finished seventh of 10 starters at Punchestown on December 11 over 4626m, on a wet track; 51 len behind Kurasso Blue carrying 75.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up finished third of 10 starters at Leopardstown on December 29 2024 over 4023m, 2 len behind The Enabler with 75.5kg at $15. Can find winning form this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 272 | CHSE 4U | $29,430.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 6:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $6.50 |
| 11/20 | 14/03/2025 | 46 | G1 OPEN 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 5:57.13 | 9-10-11 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/01/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $20,590.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:15.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/14 | 10/12/2024 | 222 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2024 | 54 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 158.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/03/2024 | 97 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 76kg | 5:16.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 03/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlie O'dwyer
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. First-up after 10 months finished 13th of 19 runners at Cork on December 7 over 3419m, 79 len behind Lord Rouge carrying 75.5kg at $81. Previously second-up finished tenth of 12 starters at this track on February 22 over 3218m, slow track; 63 len behind Great Attitude with 72kg at $34. Better for the first up run but looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/19 | 07/12/2025 | 288 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 79.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2025 | 30 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | J L Gleeson | 72kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | J L Gleeson | 71kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last campaign 10 of 12 starters at Listowel in the LR September 26 over 3218m, 48 len behind Casheldale Lad with 65kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 2 of 14 starters at this track April 21 over 3218m, 1.5 len behind Last Kingdom with 71kg at $19. Expected to be prominent.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/09/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 5U | $194,220.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | P M O'brien | 65kg | 4:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/08/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Alix Balfe | 71kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 68.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/15 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $154,730.00 | Galway | 3419m | Good | Alix Balfe | 67.5kg | 4:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/16 | 05/07/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $104,060.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Alix Balfe | 68kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 68.5kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/05/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $69,370.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Conor Stone-Walsh | 68kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/16 | 22/04/2025 | 1 | LR OPEN 4U | $194,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | P M O'brien | 60.5kg | 3:58.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/14 | 21/04/2025 | 92 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/9 | 19/01/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 66kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 4626m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | 5:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/11/2024 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after eight months finished second of 13 starters at this track on December 13 over 3218m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Jacob's Ladder with 72kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len this track on February 5 over 3218m on heavy going defeating Place De La Nation carrying 73kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Makes strong appeal and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 13/12/2025 | 226 | CHSE 4U | $28,490.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN M 4U | $69,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 20/04/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/23 | 13/03/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:04.26 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2025 | 51 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.44 |
| 2/20 | 16/12/2024 | 387 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/11/2023 | 24 | G1 OPEN 3 | $116,670.00 | Fontainebleau | 2600m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 60.5kg | 2:48.91 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2023 | 40 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $61,670.00 | Durtal | 2900m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 62kg | 3:23.81 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2023 | 19 | G2 OPEN 3 | $85,710.00 | Saint Cloud | 2500m | SH | Alexandre Roussel | 60.5kg | 2:53.67 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2023 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $62,180.00 | Craon | 2400m | Good Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 61kg | 2:38.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/08/2023 | - | 3 | $27,180.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Soft | Leo Roussel | 62.5kg | 2:46.48 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |