Fairyhouse Race 4 - Easter Festival 4Th - 6Th April Maiden Hurdle
SOUND AS A BELL (12) was unplaced at Limerick two starts ago then improved over 3319m at Punchestown when 27L sixth. Finds something more suitable and can take a step forward. GALLANT GEORGE (3) managed eighth at Leopardstown two back. Missed the frame tackling 4425m at Navan most recently and needs a lift. Might feature. In the mix. WALKING SAINT (14) is yet to finish top three this campaign including a latest 13L fifth attempting 3218m at Limerick after running eighth when fresh. Capable of turning things around. SILVER SALUTE (10) finished eighth contesting 3218m here in a jumpers flat. Unexposed on recent efforts and deserves another chance. Worth including.
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6 of 14 runners at this track November 30 over 3218m, 12 len behind Young Rebel with 72kg at $81. First ever start ran didn't finish the race at Roscommon September 29 over 3118m. Needs to do much more.
Last Starts 66 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 | 30/11/2025 | 36 | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Raymond William Barron | 72kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | 22 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Finian Maguire | 74.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/19 | 03/10/2025 | 4 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Gavin Brouder | 71.5kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/15 | 29/09/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $19,420.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 3:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, finished 13th of 18 runners at Gowran Park on November 8 over 3218m, on heavy track; 55 len behind Maverick Mack with 73kg at $151. Last start finished fifth of 17 starters at Cork on January 3 over 3419m, 17 len behind The Reverend with 72kg at $67. Racing well. Has upside and is among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17 | 03/01/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 45 | $22,700.00 | Cork | 3419m | YS | Michael Kenneally | 72kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $67.00 |
| 13/18 | 08/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished eighth of 12 runners at Navan on January 17 over 4425m, 20 len behind Timesareachanging carrying 75.5kg at $67. Race before finished eighth of 11 starters at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4123m, 26 len behind Frankie John carrying 75.5kg at $51. Ignore recent performances and expect improvement today. Ideally placed this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | Josh Halford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 11 of 22 runners at Navan November 17 over 4023m, 42 len behind Classical Creek with 75.5kg at $101. Previously first up; 7 of 10 runners at Limerick October 19 over 3319m, 32 len behind Walks In June with 75.5kg at $12. Can run a big race while fresh.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22 | 17/11/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 183 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. At very big odds at debut, finished 14th of 18 runners at this track on January 1 over 4023m, 49 len behind Spinningayarn with 75.5kg at $201. Last start finished ninth of 14 starters at Punchestown on January 12 over 3922m, 59 len behind Shabby Hill carrying 75.5kg at $251. Needs to improve sharply if featuring.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 59.8L | $251.00 |
| 14/18 | 01/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished 14th of 17 starters at this track on April 20 over 3218m, 55 len behind I'm Slippy with 72.5kg at $23. Returned from break finished tenth of 21 runners at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 37 len behind Ballyfad with 73kg at $81. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21 | 26/12/2025 | 250 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $81.00 |
| 14/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 45 | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | D G Lavery | 72.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 6 of 14 runners at Limerick November 18 over 3218m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Piccolo Player with 75.5kg at $201. First ever race start ran last at Galway October 26 over 4325m, 151 len behind Doctor Steinberg carrying 72kg at $67. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 78 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 | 18/11/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $23,640.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Aidan Kelly | 75.5kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 4325m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 72kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 151.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Richard Condon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished sixth of 13 starters at Limerick on December 28 over 4325m, 44 len behind You Proof carrying 69.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 15 starters at this track on January 15 over 4023m, slow track; 16 len behind Needs Must with 73kg at $41. Gets a chance to win. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Richard Condon | 73kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/12/2025 | 247 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4325m | SH | Richard Condon | 69.5kg | 5:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/16 | 25/04/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | Y | Harry Sexton | 68.5kg | 5:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 01/04/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | E Mahon | 73kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished 12th of 20 starters at Punchestown on January 11 over 3319m, 48 len behind I Started A Joke carrying 75.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last at Galway on October 25 over 3319m, 40 len behind Our Guide carrying 71kg at $19. Others rate better.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20 | 11/01/2026 | 78 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | C J Costello | 71kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | C J Costello | 71kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth of 9 starters at this track on January 14 over 3218m, 31 len behind The Wager with 73kg at $51. Race before finished seventh of 22 runners at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 16 len behind Murat carrying 72kg at $126. Tough to stop on his best form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | J Dunne | 73kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/22 | 26/12/2025 | 62 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J Dunne | 72kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 188 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | S W Kehoe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/03/2025 | 105 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | S W Kehoe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2024 | 154 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 13 starters at Cork May 10 over 4928m, 19 len behind Nytol with 75.5kg at $15. Previously first up; 7 of 17 runners at Naas April 3 over 3218m, 27 len behind Black Heather with 75.5kg at $13. Looks one of the better hopes.
Last Starts 270 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 10/05/2025 | 18 | HDLE MDN 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/24 | 22/04/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/17 | 03/04/2025 | 137 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/11/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2024 | 175 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.7L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished sixth of 20 starters at Punchestown on January 11 over 3319m, 27 len behind I Started A Joke carrying 75.5kg at $41. Race before finished seventh of 17 runners at Limerick on December 26 over 3218m, in the wet; 33 len behind Starting Fifteen with 69.5kg at $29. Will take stopping if anywhere near his peak.
Last Starts 24 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 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/17 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Stone-Walsh | 69.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/24 | 22/11/2025 | 216 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 64 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4023m | Y | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished ninth of 15 starters at this track on January 15 over 4023m, slow track; 37 len behind Needs Must carrying 69kg at $151. Run before finished eighth of 18 runners at Limerick on December 28 over 3218m, 61 len behind King Rasko Grey with 66kg at $301. Can't see her getting off the mark here.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Ross Berry | 69kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/18 | 28/12/2025 | 62 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Shane O'callaghan | 66kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 61.3L | $301.00 |
| 99/11 | 27/10/2025 | 95 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Ross Berry | 69kg | 4:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Ross Berry | 66kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/07/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | J P Berry | 70kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, finished eighth of 22 starters at Navan on November 16 over 3218m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Flashaway with 73kg at $67. Second-up finished fifth of 14 starters at Limerick on December 26 over 3218m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Never Late carrying 71.5kg at $8. Real chance of breaking through for a maiden win.
Last Starts 40 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 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | FLAT M 4U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Barry Thomas Stone | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/22 | 16/11/2025 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |