Fairyhouse Race 4 - Racing Again 24Th January Maiden Hurdle
ROC DINO (10) resumes for new yard after being absent eleven months. Form in France will set the standard with a 2.5L third at Auteuil looking particularly strong. Expected to be primed for return and will prove hard to beat first up here. PREMIER ROGUE (8) made a highly promising hurdle debut when 16L third at Thurles. Can only improve for that outing and these conditions to suit. Keep safe. PUMA'S DREAM (9) managed to step forward from a debut 11L fourth at Naas. Perhaps lacked a little when finishing that day so a drop in trip here could benefit. Expect a bold showing. AGAMEOFTWOHALVES (2) indicated promise so far and holds each way claims representing top yard.
Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign finished fourth of 11 runners at Down Royal on August 30 2024 over 3419m, 12 len behind Mozzies Sister with 71.5kg at $17. Won first up last previous preparation. Presents a serious threat.
Last Starts 502 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 30/08/2024 | 208 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | A P Ryan | 71.5kg | 3:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 04/02/2024 | 49 | G2 FLAT M 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | A P Ryan | 73.5kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2023 | 45 | LR FLAT 47 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 71.5kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2023 | 207 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | F D Brickley | 68kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/18 | 09/04/2023 | - | 45 | $162,600.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | Y | Elliot Ohgren | 67kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.6L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, finished sixth of 22 starters at Navan on November 17 over 4023m, 20 len behind Classical Creek with 75kg at $10. Last start finished sixth of 20 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 14 len behind Open Secret carrying 73kg at $11. Forward showing expected. Open to sharp improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/22 | 17/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Pillar Coral out of Total Diva has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after five months finished 13th of 20 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 27 len behind Open Secret carrying 73kg at $126. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 runners at Tattersalls P2p on April 13 over 4828m, 6 len behind Red Rubio with 60kg. Not doing enough to be considered.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/20 | 15/12/2025 | 146 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | D Robinson | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 22/07/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 67.5kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 13/16 | 07/07/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 67.5kg | 3:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | P Elvin | 69kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 40 | FLAT 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | P Elvin | 70.5kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a 10 months break. Finished off last campaign 13 of 16 runners at Ballinrobe April 11 over 3419m, 30 len behind Jules Winfield carrying 71kg at $81. At debut 9 of 15 starters at Clonmel March 27 over 3218m, 39 len behind Sunny South West with 68.5kg at $101. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 11/04/2025 | 15 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | O T Gilligan | 71kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/15 | 27/03/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GY | O T Gilligan | 68.5kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Berkshire bred gelding is now six-year-old and his having his first race start. Making race debut here. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished second of 7 runners at Down Royal on October 31 over 4526m, 18 len behind Some Song with 75.5kg at $19. Second-up finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on December 13 over 4828m, slow track; 25 len behind Bally Free carrying 71.5kg at $17. Continues to improve. Will be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 6:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/10/2025 | 195 | MHDLE 4U | $28,780.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:50.07 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Y | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.7L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished third of 13 starters at Thurles on December 20 over 3218m, 16 len behind Zeus Power carrying 75.5kg at $13. Start before finished fourth of 8 starters at Galway on October 25 over 3319m, 6 len behind Our Guide with 74.5kg at $3.50. Promising galloper. Should run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 10 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 25 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | F D Tegetmeier | 68kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,420.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | F D Tegetmeier | 71kg | 3:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, finished seventh of 16 starters at Cork on November 23 over 3218m, 31 len behind Grey Jude with 73kg at $34. Last start finished fourth of 20 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 11 len behind Open Secret with 73kg at $67. Gets a chance to win. Ready to go on with the job.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20 | 15/12/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | Jake Coen | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 3 of 9 runners at Auteuil February 15 over 3600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Lord Brett carrying 67kg at $6. At debut 7 of 13 runners at Pau December 15 2024 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Lovely Guy carrying 68kg at $9.70. Makes strong appeal here fresh.
Last Starts 333 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 | 15/02/2025 | 34 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $91,820.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 4:35.86 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $58,630.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Felix De Giles | 66kg | 4:40.10 | 9-5-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 7/13 | 15/12/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $64,720.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Leo-Paul Brechet | 68kg | 4:29.20 | 4-2-7 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Patrick M O'brien
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, pulled up at this track on January 1 over 4023m. Faces tough task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/18 | 01/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Liam Mckenna | 73kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding (Dylan Thomas - Lilyal) making his debut. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding by Kuroshio out of Zagress has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished second in a small field at Bangor-On-Dee on July 4 over 3319m, 11 len behind Way Maker carrying 65.5kg at $5.50. Looks a strong top-three chance.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Alex Harvey | 65.5kg | 4:00.68 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 68.5kgs
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This Shirocco bred filly is now five-year-old and his having her first race start. Market watch advised.
Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, finished 21st of 22 runners at Navan on November 16 over 3218m, in the wet; 64 len behind Flashaway with 71kg at $151. Hard to see her featuring in the finish today.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | 16/11/2025 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Liam Mckenna | 71kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 64.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Reserve 1
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, finished 17th of 21 runners at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 58 len behind Ballyfad carrying 73kg at $126. Improver but may need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/21 | 26/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Reserve 2
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when he was finished second of 7 starters at Quakerstown P2p on April 20 over 4828m, 1.5 len behind Harry Lowes with 60kg. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 269 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 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Reserve 3
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing finished seventh of 18 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 4023m, 19 len behind Sept Etoiles with 68.5kg at $81. At only start last preparation tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 7 runners at Carlisle on April 19 over 3922m, 16 len behind Bel Amigo with 67.5kg at $6.50. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 26/12/2025 | 251 | MHDLE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | C Smithers | 68.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 114 | HDLE FLAT 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good | Ben Bromley | 67.5kg | 4:48.78 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 26/12/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |