Fairyhouse Race 3 - Easter Festival April 4Th - 6Th Rated Novice Hurdle
STICWITHTHEPROCESS (4) placed at Punchestown last time. More impressive when a 1.75L winner at this track on reappearance while having run here three times is yet to miss the frame. Clearly enjoys the venue and could take beating once more. HERON'S BUTLER (3) won at Thurles two starts back and then produced another highly creditable effort when 1.25L second back there last time. Clearly in great form at present and set to give another bold showing. COYOTE SPIRIT (1) was a 4L third in a competitive Leopardstown handicap attempting latest. That form reads well and is easy to fancy. NELSON MUNTZ (2) stayed on for a 2L fourth at Leopardstown. That was good and the extra journey here will suit. Genuine threat to all.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished third of 9 runners at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4123m, 4 len behind Walks In June carrying 68kg at $8.50. Start before finished fourth of 26 starters at Navan on December 6 over 3218m, 18 len behind Road Exile carrying 75.5kg at $19. Has been racing well. Prospects look very bright.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $47,480.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 68kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/26 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/22 | 17/11/2025 | 196 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/17 | 05/05/2025 | 23 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2025 | 62 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:13.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
| 3/11 | 09/02/2025 | 64 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2024 | 218 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | J R Martin | 73kg | 4:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/19 | 03/05/2024 | - | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | J R Martin | 73kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fourth of 18 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 2 len behind Spinola Bay carrying 73kg at $26. Start before finished eighth of 13 runners at Dundalk All Weather on November 28 over 3218m, 6 len behind Bryant with 54.5kg at $34. Looks well placed and is expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Cian Quirke | 73kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $37,830.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 54.5kg | 3:30.91 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 74.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | 11 | NHDLE 4U | $27,820.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | P T Smithers | 71.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2025 | 30 | NHDLE 4U | $27,860.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | P T Smithers | 73kg | 4:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/09/2025 | 3 | MHDLE 5U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | P T Smithers | 72kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.53 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | GY | Jimmy Dalton | 56.5kg | 3:00.15 | - | 12 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 18/18 | 30/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 61.5kg | 3:51.85 | - | 5 |
| 134.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/07/2025 | 247 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 60kg | 2:42.52 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/19 | 03/11/2024 | 18 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Wayne Hassett | 61kg | 2:41.39 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2024 | 9 | MHDLE 5U | $22,730.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Ryan Treacy | 75.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 56 days. Last start finished second of 8 runners at Thurles on November 20 over 4526m, 1.3 len behind William Tell with 72kg at $10. Race before won by 1.0 len Thurles on October 16 over 4526m defeating Additional Time carrying 73kg at $3 in a hurdle. Will take some beating.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Liam Mckenna | 72kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,980.00 | Thurles | 4526m | GY | Liam Mckenna | 73kg | 5:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 0/12 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Good | P M O'brien | 73kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/14 | 05/09/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Liam Mckenna | 73kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/14 | 24/07/2025 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | Liam Mckenna | 69.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/22 | 07/06/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Liam Mckenna | 73kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 1.75 len this track on November 4 over 3218m defeating Minella Diamond with 71.5kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished third of 13 runners at Punchestown on November 22 over 3922m, 10 len behind Son Of Anarchy with 73kg at $3.50. Gets a chance to win. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 22/11/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,370.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 04/11/2025 | 198 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.73 |
| 2/15 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Mark Walsh | 68.5kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jody Mcgarvey | 73kg | 4:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/25 | 09/03/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/16 | 27/01/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 5U | $22,830.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/21 | 05/01/2025 | 280 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished 12th of 18 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 21 len behind Spinola Bay with 72kg at $7.50. The run before won by a neck Gowran Park on November 8 over 3218m on heavy track defeating Kentucky Beach carrying 71kg at $6.50 in a novice hurdle. Fought on last time. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 71kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,060.00 | Limerick | 3922m | YS | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/16 | 20/09/2025 | 151 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3822m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:41.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/24 | 22/04/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Liam Mckenna | 73kg | 5:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |