Fairyhouse Race 2 - Jump Into January Handicap Chase
AG OBAIR GO CRUA (11) is improving with every run at present. Won two of three starts this campaign and holding on for a 1L success at Tramore brings leading claims again against this field. MIDLETON RARE (9) showed a great attitude when a 0.5L winner at this track last time. Warrants thought as weight rise is fair and revisiting here will suit. Big chance of going back to back. WEST OF CARRIG (7) encountered one when a 10L second at Limerick. Racing third up now and could be primed to strike. Rates a major winning hope. ONE AND ONLY (13) made the frame at Limerick and holds each way claims once more.

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 10 runners at Punchestown on December 31 over 4828m, 31 len behind Argento Boy carrying 75.5kg at $101. The start before that; pulled up at Naas on November 9 over 3218m. Go close. Likely to make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 52 | CHSE 4U | $23,740.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 6:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $101.00 |
| 0/16 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | 223 | CHSE 4U | $26,880.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 169.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/15 | 17/03/2025 | 60 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.13 |
| 3/13 | 16/01/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/19 | 13/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Gleeson
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months finished fourth of 12 starters at Limerick on December 27 over 4526m, 6 len behind Krabat with 68kg at $13. Previously second-up finished fourth of 8 runners at Dromahane P2p on April 27 over 4828m, 14 len behind Bartlemy Boy with 60kg. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 18 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 | 27/12/2025 | 179 | STPLE HCP 10U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 4526m | SH | P W Gleeson | 68kg | 6:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 01/07/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,550.00 | Tipperary | 4626m | Y | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 73kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/15 | 02/06/2025 | 21 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Listowel | 4828m | Good | P W Gleeson | 71.5kg | 5:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2025 | 15 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4626m | Y | P W Gleeson | 71.5kg | 5:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2025 | 56 | P2P | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/03/2025 | 221 | P2P | $0.00 | Bandon P2p | 4828m | Soft | P W Gleeson | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 24/07/2024 | 54 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Y | Michael O'sullivan | 70.5kg | 6:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 31/05/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,010.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Y | Michael O'sullivan | 71kg | 3:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/05/2024 | 24 | NHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Y | Michael O'sullivan | 71.5kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/04/2024 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | 5:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/03/2024 | 24 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $26,560.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | Daniel King | 72.5kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 32 days. Last run didn't finish the race at Navan on December 14 over 3218m. Run before finished eighth of 12 starters at Punchestown on November 22 over 3822m, 50 len behind Kitzbuhel with 75.5kg at $151. Overlook recent form, more suited here. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Eoin Staples | 66.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 57 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Y | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Eoin Staples | 68.5kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/20 | 28/07/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Eoin Staples | 72.5kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/07/2025 | 292 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | E Staples | 73kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/15 | 25/09/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/20 | 29/07/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 60.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 28/05/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished 20th of 24 runners at Cork on December 7 over 4023m, 70 len behind Dgalwaygallivantor with 74.5kg at $67. Second run from a spell finished 15th of 16 runners at Punchestown on December 31 over 3922m, 48 len behind Sammy Smart carrying 70.5kg at $51. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 31/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,540.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | YS | Ben Harvey | 70.5kg | 5:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $51.00 |
| 20/24 | 07/12/2025 | 229 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | Ben Harvey | 74.5kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 70.3L | $67.00 |
| 99/12 | 22/04/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Soft | Aileen O'sullivan | 63kg | 5:38.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/04/2025 | 66 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 3621m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 4 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | 4:26.03 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | 5:15.03 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/12/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | Y | D J Mullins | 68kg | 5:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2024 | 233 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Y | Ben Harvey | 67kg | 4:48.02 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/16 | 14/04/2024 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 5:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 99/18 | 01/04/2024 | 54 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Ben Harvey | 68.5kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2024 | 13 | NHDLE 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | D J Gilligan | 69.5kg | 4:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished sixth of 15 starters at Thurles on November 27 over 4425m, 16 len behind Rising Dust carrying 73kg at $29. Last start pulled up at Thurles on December 20 over 5129m. Prepared to risk this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,840.00 | Thurles | 5129m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 6:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/15 | 27/11/2025 | 69 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 4425m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/09/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:59.80 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $6.00 |
| 18/21 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Lucy Kayes | 76.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 0 |
| 50.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 5129m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 6:30.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 76kg | 5:06.45 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/06/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:02.81 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 53.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 16/05/2025 | 188 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2024 | 29 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2024 | 7 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 4:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last run pulled up at Navan on December 14 over 4123m. The start before that; ran last at Punchestown on November 22 over 3922m, 38 len behind Son Of Anarchy with 68kg at $29. Looks tested again. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | SH | L P Dempsey | 70kg | 6:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,370.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 68kg | 5:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/10/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/9 | 07/10/2025 | 157 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,280.00 | Galway | 3621m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/05/2025 | 13 | CHSE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 6:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/20 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Dara Mcgill | 69.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $11.00 |
| 99/11 | 22/03/2025 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Navan | 3419m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | 4:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | 5:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/01/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 5:15.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2024 | 15 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $21,110.00 | Limerick | 4526m | YS | Eoin Walsh | 74kg | 6:14.05 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Mr A J Browne
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished second of 9 runners at this track on November 21 over 4828m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Con's Roc with 68.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell finished second of 14 runners at Limerick on December 29 over 4526m, 10 len behind Last Round carrying 73kg at $3.50. Fitter now and making headway every start. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 16 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 | 29/12/2025 | 38 | MCHSE 5U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 4526m | SH | A J Browne | 73kg | 6:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 176 | CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Heavy | A J Browne | 68.5kg | 6:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4425m | Good | A J Browne | 68kg | 5:30.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 8/16 | 14/05/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 5029m | GY | A J Browne | 68kg | 6:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $4.50 |
| 99/15 | 21/04/2025 | 38 | MCHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 4928m | Y | A J Browne | 74.5kg | 6:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.75 |
| 0/24 | 14/03/2025 | 33 | CHSE 5U | $88,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | A J Browne | 76kg | 6:51.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2025 | 8 | P2P | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Y | A J Browne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/02/2025 | 17 | P2P | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Soft | A J Browne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 15/01/2025 | 17 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | YS | A J Browne | 73kg | 5:37.01 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/16 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | MCHSE 5U | $19,280.00 | Limerick | 4526m | YS | A J Browne | 73kg | 6:10.03 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/17 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | A J Browne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Leopardstown on December 28 over 4123m. Start before pulled up at Thurles on November 27 over 4425m. Will not find this easy. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/23 | 28/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,130.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Eoin Staples | 66.5kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/15 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 4425m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 70kg | 5:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 14/18 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Eoghan Finegan | 70kg | 5:22.46 | 14-14-14 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $83,950.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 66.5kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 82.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | NCHSE 4U | $21,360.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Eoghan Finegan | 69.5kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 4/16 | 20/09/2025 | 112 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,340.00 | Navan | 4224m | Y | Georgie Benson | 74.5kg | 5:14.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/16 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Listowel | 4123m | Good | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/5 | 17/05/2025 | 56 | NCHSE 4U | $20,990.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 69.5kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 11/15 | 22/03/2025 | 102 | G2 HCP HDLE HUNT M 4U | $101,480.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good | Oakley Brown | 73.5kg | 5:02.50 | 2-9-11 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/12/2024 | 25 | LR OPEN M 4U | $41,620.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Michael O'sullivan | 70.5kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 0/5 | 15/11/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $98,460.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | J P O'sullivan | 67.5kg | 5:08.62 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing favourite; won by 0.5 len this track on January 1 over 4023m defeating Oneforgonzo with 68kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Before that finished ninth of 16 runners at Limerick on December 28 over 4828m, 13 len behind Joyau De Thaix with 61kg at $9. Continues to improve. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 68kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/16 | 28/12/2025 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SH | P M O'brien | 61kg | 6:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $47,280.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 5:28.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 16/20 | 31/10/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4928m | GY | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 6:15.08 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 19/10/2025 | 225 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,060.00 | Limerick | 3922m | YS | Sam Ewing | 66.5kg | 5:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 99/16 | 08/03/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,880.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | Patrick Michael O'brien | 62.5kg | 5:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
| 10/20 | 27/01/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | J P Sutton | 69.5kg | 6:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |
| 17/20 | 01/01/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | P J O'hanlon | 69kg | 5:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 69.5L | $23.00 |
| 14/19 | 10/12/2024 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | J P Sutton | 71.5kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $51.00 |
| 16/17 | 20/10/2024 | 60 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Good | J P Sutton | 74kg | 6:00.03 | - | 0 |
| 78.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2024 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Soft | Patrick Michael O'brien | 72kg | 5:32.50 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished sixth of 15 runners at Cork on November 2 over 4023m, 16 len behind Cafe Con Leche carrying 71.5kg at $29. Last start finished eighth of 16 starters at Thurles on December 20 over 5129m, 40 len behind Rising Dust carrying 71.5kg at $9.50. Big task ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,840.00 | Thurles | 5129m | Y | Richard Deegan | 71.5kg | 6:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/15 | 02/11/2025 | 334 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Richard Deegan | 71.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
| 14/15 | 03/12/2024 | 11 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 3520m | Y | Richard Deegan | 75.5kg | 4:25.06 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/15 | 22/11/2024 | 236 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 4123m | Soft | Richard Deegan | 72kg | 5:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $19.00 |
| 15/16 | 31/03/2024 | 47 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | R Deegan | 69kg | 5:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 13/02/2024 | 47 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 4023m | SH | R Deegan | 71.5kg | 5:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/15 | 28/12/2023 | 28 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | R Deegan | 71.5kg | 4:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/15 | 30/11/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Y | R Deegan | 75.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start won by 1.0 len Tramore on January 1 over 4626m slow track defeating Duffys Hodey carrying 75.5kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished fourth of 12 starters at Clonmel on December 2 over 3721m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bridie's Beau carrying 63.5kg at $5. Rates well. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 01/01/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4626m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 02/12/2025 | 59 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $27,540.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Heavy | Alex Harvey | 63.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 04/10/2025 | 127 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 69kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 30/05/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |
| 11/16 | 14/05/2025 | 118 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 5029m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 68.5kg | 6:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $29.00 |
| 99/15 | 16/01/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | D J Mullins | 73kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/18 | 29/12/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,280.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | H Morgan | 73kg | 5:00.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/11/2024 | 203 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SH | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 07/05/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4325m | Y | H Morgan | 71.5kg | 5:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 77.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/18 | 16/04/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Limerick on December 28 over 4828m. Start before pulled up at Navan on December 14 over 4828m. Hard to make a decent case.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SH | Simon Torrens | 64.5kg | 6:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/12 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | D Robinson | 63.5kg | 7:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 289 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Heavy | D Robinson | 70.5kg | 6:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/02/2025 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | SH | Simon Torrens | 68kg | 5:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/12 | 29/12/2024 | 22 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $21,110.00 | Limerick | 4526m | YS | J P O'sullivan | 71kg | 6:14.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 15/18 | 07/12/2024 | 240 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Navan | 4123m | Soft | J P O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 5:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 87.0L | $201.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 67.5kg | 6:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4928m | SH | P J O'hanlon | 70.5kg | 6:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/03/2024 | 13 | BCHSE 5U | $20,120.00 | Thurles | 4224m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 75.5kg | 7:30.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | J P O'sullivan | 71kg | 6:50.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming pulled up at Thurles on November 20 over 3721m. Last start finished third of 12 runners at Limerick on December 29 over 4526m, 6 len behind Duffys Hodey carrying 65.5kg at $13. Definite winning chance. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 39 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4526m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 65.5kg | 6:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/15 | 20/11/2025 | 165 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 3721m | Y | Philip Enright | 66.5kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 16/17 | 08/06/2025 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,570.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | Gary Noonan | 65kg | 5:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 87.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/17 | 10/04/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/5 | 02/03/2025 | 6 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $33,580.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:03.06 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/02/2025 | 73 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 75kg | 5:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/19 | 13/12/2024 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 5:12.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/22 | 08/12/2024 | 33 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Cork | 4023m | Soft | Philip Enright | 70kg | 5:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 99/16 | 05/11/2024 | 165 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Good | Philip Enright | 73kg | 5:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/05/2024 | 14 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Philip Enright | 73kg | 4:48.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Clonmel on January 8 over 4123m. Start before didn't finish the race at Limerick on December 29 over 4526m. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | MCHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Clonmel | 4123m | Heavy | B J Walsh | 73kg | 5:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/14 | 29/12/2025 | 43 | MCHSE 5U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 4526m | SH | B J Walsh | 73kg | 6:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | B J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 64 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/08/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5230m | GY | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 6:39.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $21.00 |
| 11/16 | 05/08/2025 | 89 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 4325m | Y | Simon Torrens | 72.5kg | 5:36.06 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | NOVCHSE 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | B J Walsh | 71kg | 6:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/15 | 21/04/2025 | 7 | MCHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 4928m | Y | B J Walsh | 76kg | 6:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2025 | 51 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | B J Walsh | 70kg | 6:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
| 99/16 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Gary Noonan
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last run finished 14th of 18 runners at this track on December 13 over 3218m, on slow going 69 len behind Fierce Handay with 68.5kg at $67. Start before finished eighth of 16 runners at Clonmel on December 2 over 3319m, in the wet; 20 len behind Finnicky Filly with 74kg at $51. Can't see him opening winning account here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 13/12/2025 | 11 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $23,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | D Robinson | 68.5kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 69.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/16 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | D Robinson | 74kg | 4:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,430.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Shane O'callaghan | 66kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/10/2025 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Galway | 3218m | GY | D Robinson | 66.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $38,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 4626m | Good | Simon Torrens | 72.5kg | 5:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 82.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/16 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | B J Walsh | 66.5kg | 4:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/15 | 11/07/2025 | 48 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Patrick O'hanlon | 73kg | 3:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $67.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |