Fairyhouse Race 2 - Betvictor Still Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle
SPRINGHILL WARRIOR (10) made the frame on debut at Navan then improved to finish 8L second behind a noted performer over 3319m at Punchestown most recently. Holds leading claims. French import HARWA (14) returns from three months off. Since moved to the Paul Nolan stable and holds ability. In the mix. LINCOLN DU SEUIL (8) resumed tackling 3822m at Naas running tenth. May strip fitter and take a big step forward. Warrants serious consideration. GRANDY LANE (5) missed the placings at Punchestown two back then contested 3218m at Leopardstown producing a modest eighth. Better than that and deserves another chance. Worth including.

Jockey: Patrick M O'brien
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished seventh of 17 runners at Thurles on November 27 over 3218m, 60 len behind Le Divin Enfant carrying 66kg at $201. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 10 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 20 len behind Los Blanco with 69.5kg at $101. Fitter again but unlikely to feature given current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Alix Balfe | 69.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/17 | 27/11/2025 | 250 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | Alix Balfe | 66kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 60.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Alix Balfe | 68.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 83.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished seventh of 9 starters at Leopardstown on December 27 over 4023m, 13 len behind Barnahash Mason carrying 73kg at $10. Expected to struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J P O'rourke | 73kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished sixth of 11 runners at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4123m, 23 len behind Frankie John with 73kg at $301. Second-up finished sixth of 14 runners at Punchestown on January 12 over 3922m, 30 len behind Shabby Hill carrying 73kg at $17. Would need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 12/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/12/2025 | 79 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $301.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 146 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 18/05/2025 | 9 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 09/05/2025 | 26 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/03/2025 | 6 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughbrickland P2p | 4828m | Soft | A T Feeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/15 | 23/03/2025 | 36 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | A T Feeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/02/2025 | 364 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Alex Harvey | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 8 starters at Down Royal on March 17 over 3922m, 83 len behind Milan Forth with 73kg at $67. First up last campaign finished second of 7 runners at Umma House P2p on October 20 2024 over 4828m, 4 len behind Champagne Avenue with 61kg. Not going well enough before a break and would need to lift.
Last Starts 323 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/03/2025 | 114 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Finian Maguire | 73kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 83.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Good | J P Murray | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 02/11/2024 | 13 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/10/2024 | 71 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 12/14 | 10/08/2024 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 61.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/07/2024 | 3 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 6:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/14 | 23/07/2024 | 583 | MHDLE 6U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/12/2022 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2022 | 22 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/10/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Moira P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 39 day letup. Last outing finished eighth of 22 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 16 len behind Murat carrying 75.5kg at $67. The start before that; finished sixth of 8 runners at Punchestown on November 22 over 3319m, 49 len behind Ballyfad with 70kg at $4.30. Can improve in this more suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | FLAT 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Eoin Staples | 70kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 177 | FLAT 5U | $19,860.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 13/05/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4023m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | 5:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Richard Condon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at this track on January 1 over 3218m, 17 len behind With Nolimit with 76kg at $29. Better for the run but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,710.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Estejo out of Amie Gaby. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 50 days. Last start finished tenth of 20 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 23 len behind Open Secret with 73kg at $4.20. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 16 starters at Limerick on December 26 2024 over 3218m, 12 len behind Out For A Stroll carrying 70kg at $3.80. Strips fitter and pay to follow up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 15/12/2025 | 354 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | P Townend | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/16 | 26/12/2024 | 270 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2024 | - | 3 | $19,130.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | SH | Augustin Madamet | 64kg | 2:58.90 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 14 runners at Punchestown on January 12 over 3922m, 27 len behind Shabby Hill carrying 75.5kg at $126. Before that finished 11th of 18 starters at this track on January 1 over 4023m, 40 len behind Spinningayarn with 75.5kg at $201. Looks outclassed again here.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/18 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $201.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 216 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/13 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | E Finegan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. Was promising at first race start finished second of 12 starters at Navan on March 1 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Positive Energy with 73kg at $6.50. Returned from break finished second of 20 runners at Punchestown on January 11 over 3319m, 8 len behind I Started A Joke with 75.5kg at $3.50. Will prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 11/01/2026 | 316 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding (Kingston Hill - Waha) making his debut. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 20 starters at Down Royal on January 20 over 3419m, 52 len behind Green Hope carrying 71.5kg at $251. The start before that; finished 19th of 26 starters at Navan on December 6 over 3218m, 94 len behind Road Exile with 75.5kg at $126. Others look better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20 | 20/01/2026 | 45 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $251.00 |
| 19/26 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 94.5L | $126.00 |
| 13/22 | 17/11/2025 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2025 | 26 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | L Byrne | 73kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/08/2025 | 105 | APP FLAT 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | L Byrne | 73kg | 4:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | Finn Buckley | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/04/2025 | 36 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | Finn Buckley | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | A T Feeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J Kidd | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Court Cave out of Kala Minstrel. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 2 of 12 starters at Angers November 2 over 3400m, slow track; 3 len behind Sea Liner with 67kg at $7.60. First ever start ran 2 of 9 starters at Nantes October 6 over 3500m, slow track; 6 len behind Callisto Du Nord with 68kg. Can return in top form.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $42,400.00 | Angers | 3400m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 67kg | 4:09.98 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,290.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 68kg | 4:06.48 | 2-5-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 8 runners at Newcastle All Weather on March 20 over 1614m, 4 len behind Antiquity with 61kg at $13 and before that finished sixth of 8 starters at Southwell All Weather on March 4 over 1609m, 12 len behind West Tyrone with 61kg at $11. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 320 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | NS | Sam James | 61kg | 1:40.64 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $14,140.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:40.82 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 1:41.76 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2025 | 57 | HCP 3 | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 1:41.82 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2024 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 61kg | 1:40.57 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2024 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:28.91 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:39.65 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2024 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 62kg | 1:41.11 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2024 | 25 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 62kg | 1:42.73 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:28.16 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/07/2024 | 24 | MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:24.20 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |