'He's the best equipped runner on the card' - Three fast ground horses at Taunton
17 hours ago
FAIRYHOUSE
6 April 2025
Sunday 6th April
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Whistlin' Donkeys @ Fairyhouse Easter Saturday Handicap Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Taking a big step-up in trip for a new yard and best watched unless the market speaks
16F0-8
Age: 7
Weight: 12-2
OR: 124
Days: 141
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 8/9 | Down Memory Lane (37L) | 80/1 | - | 107 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 12-0 | 12/18 | Implicit (52L) | 5/1 | 125 | 73 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Sft | NvHcH | 12-0 | F/14 | Mousey Brown () | 16/5F | 125 | - |
| 2 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | NvH | 12-0 | 6/11 | Waterford Whispers (17L) | 7/4F | - | 116 |
| 2 Oct 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 1/12 | King Of Kingsfield (½L) | 4/1 | - | 123 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Good run over 2m4f at Gowran last time; this trip suits better and he can go well
P-4P04
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 122
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-6 | 4/20 | Bridie's Beau (6½L) | 16/1 | 121 | 120 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Sft | HcH | 11-7 | 11/16 | Londonofficecallin (19L) | 11/1 | 122 | 110 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 25f Sft | HcHL | 10-2 | PU/20 | Flicker Of Hope () | 14/1 | 122 | - |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft | HcH | 10-10 | 4/15 | Franciscan Rock (2¾L) | 12/1 | 120 | 122 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 22f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-1 | PU/8 | Whatcouldhavebeen () | 15/2 | 122 | - |
| 24 Feb 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Hy | HcH | 10-11 | 4/11 | Shadow Rider (40L) | 9/2 | 123 | 93 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Largely consistent; up 2lb from last time and back with his former trainer; considered
146F42
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 122
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Hy | HcH | 11-5 | 2/12 | Rokathir (4¾L) | 11/1 | 120 | 122 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | NvH | 11-3 | 4/7 | The Great Nudie (21L) | 25/1 | 121 | 107 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 22f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | F/6 | Yeats Star () | 7/1 | - | - |
| 22 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 23.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-5 | 6/8 | Nt Field Minnesota (14L) | 100/30 | - | 107 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 24.5f Sft | HcH | 11-3 | 4/16 | Flicker Of Hope (11½L) | 9/1 | 121 | 119 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | MdH | 11-5 | 1/14 | Innatendue (½L) | 7/2 | - | 118 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Best run in last year when 5l runner-up over C&D in November; a shout if back to her best
16-5F2
Age: 8
Weight: 11-9
OR: 117
Days: 145
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23.5f Gd | HcH | 11-9 t | 2/14 | Whatsavailable (5L) | 22/1 | 116 | 118 |
| 15 Jul 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | NvH | 11-7 t | F/4 | Rauzan () | 7/1 | 116 | - |
| 10 Jun 24 | Ros Roscommon | 20.5f Gd | NvH | 11-2 t | 5/7 | Golden Temple (18½L) | 16/1 | 118 | 110 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22.5f Sft | HcHM | 11-12 t | 6/6 | Game And Glory (87L) | 3/1F | 118 | 33 |
| 4 Mar 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 11-7 t | 1/9 | Magic Dawn (15L) | 7/2 | 116 | 120 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Hy | MdH | 10-12 t | 4/8 | Stoke The Fire (51L) | 7/1 | - | 74 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Pulled-up at Cheltenham; hasn't run over hurdles since 2021 and probably best watched
96-71P
Age: 10
Weight: 11-8
OR: 116
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f GS | 2HcCh | 10-11 tp | PU/23 | Daily Present () | 80/1 | 130 | - |
| 21 Jan 25 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-13 tp | 1/10 | Marronstown (½L) | 12/1 | 121 | 125 |
| 31 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | HcCh | 11-12 tp | 7/9 | Folly Master (61L) | 12/1 | 123 | 73 |
| 26 Apr 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 29f Gd | HcCh | 11-0 tp | 6/14 | Jumping Jet (15L) | 18/1 | 128 | 122 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 10-6 tp | 9/13 | Cruz Control (16L) | 50/1 | 132 | 122 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Dro Down Royal | 26f Sft | Ch | 11-0 tp | 4/5 | Adamantly Chosen (24L) | 18/1 | 130 | 120 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f since; can be involved
424214
Age: 8
Weight: 11-6
OR: 114
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 25 | Thu Thurles | 22f Gd | HcH | 10-11 tp | 4/7 | Rushmount (6½L) | 8/1 | 114 | 113 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-8 tp | 1/8 | Icare Allen (1¼L) | 4/1 | 114 | 118 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-0 tp | 2/21 | John Storey (2¾L) | 10/1 | 105 | 112 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 25f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-3 tp | 4/18 | Blaze The Way (6½L) | 7/1 | 105 | 103 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 25f Gd | Ch | 11-7 tp | 2/7 | Individualiste (3¾L) | 11/8F | - | 106 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 25.5f Y | HcH | 11-10 p | 4/15 | Doitforjane Sid (7½L) | 7/2F | 105 | 104 |
Won at Naas (2m3f) in January but made mistakes when not so good there over 2m last time
084-17
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 113
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | HcH | 11-6 p | 7/11 | Duke Of Leggagh (11½L) | 15/2 | 114 | 109 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 19f Hy | HcH | 11-2 p | 1/17 | Krabat (8L) | 28/1 | 104 | 111 |
| 14 Jul 23 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25f Y | Ch | 11-7 p1 | 4/12 | Desertmore House (21L) | 40/1 | - | 103 |
| 11 Jun 23 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-10 | 8/10 | Warm In Gorey (21L) | 15/2 | 112 | 99 |
| 6 May 23 | Cor Cork | 20f Y | HcH | 11-7 | 10/18 | Ceroc (17L) | 12/1 | 113 | 106 |
| 26 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Y | HcH | 11-2 | 7/25 | Ballybawn Belter (5¾L) | 80/1 | 113 | 113 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Up 7lb for Thurles win; this trip is at limit of her stamina but likely to run well
143501
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: 112
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Thu Thurles | 22f Gd | HcH | 11-2 | 1/15 | Love Like This (4¾L) | 10/1 | 105 | 116 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-8 | 16/20 | Must Go Now (67L) | 16/1 | 106 | 47 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 25f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-11 | 5/18 | Blaze The Way (8L) | 25/1 | 106 | 102 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 23f Gd | NvH | 10-10 | 3/4 | Minella Sixo (7L) | 40/1 | 106 | 109 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Gd | NvHL | 10-7 | 4/6 | Oscars Brother (95L) | 80/1 | - | 31 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Gd | MdHM | 10-9 | 1/10 | Lady Nightingale (3½L) | 16/1 | - | 106 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Has taken time to drop down the handicap and isn't easy to fancy at present
668000
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 110
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 23f Hy | HcH | 10-4 ht1 | 16/19 | Will The Wise (34L) | 33/1 | 113 | 86 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24f Sft | HcHL | 10-6 h | 14/25 | Perceval Legallois (24L) | 150/1 | 116 | 99 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 23.5f Y | HcH | 10-1 h | 10/20 | Win Some Lose Some (23L) | 50/1 | 118 | 102 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 h | 8/13 | Impaire Et Passe (46L) | 200/1 | - | 91 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Gd | Ch | 11-12 h | 6/7 | Native Speaker (33L) | 16/1 | - | 87 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 h | 6/12 | Search For Glory (47L) | 40/1 | - | 95 |
Consistent in defeat on her last three starts; looks as if this trip could and considered
07-253
Age: 6
Weight: 10-10
OR: 104
Days: 98
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | NvHcH | 10-2 t | 3/12 | Ol Man Dingle (12½L) | 5/1 | 104 | 107 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-2 | 5/18 | One Big Boum (7½L) | 9/4F | 104 | 102 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Gd | 3HcH | 10-5 t | 2/16 | Double Powerful (½L) | 12/1 | 105 | 114 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Nav Navan | 14f Y | Hc | 9-4 t | 5/20 | Say It So (6¼L) | 16/1 | 56 | 56 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 13.5f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-8 t | 4/14 | Itsalonglongroad (3¾L) | 9/1 | 57 | 55 |
| 21 May 24 | Cor Cork | 10f Y | Hc | 9-11 | 8/13 | Not Just Any Eagle (10L) | 10/1 | 60 | 51 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Got off the mark over C&D but was well below that level since off this mark
P5U717
Age: 7
Weight: 10-7
OR: 101
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24f Y | HcH | 11-3 | 7/16 | Birmingham Alabama (17½L) | 13/2 | 101 | 87 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-10 | 1/21 | Crossing The Bar (2¾L) | 18/1 | 94 | 104 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-13 | 7/17 | Sammy Smart (8½L) | 28/1 | 94 | 91 |
| 19 Nov 24 | Lim Limerick | 24.5f Y | HcH | 11-9 | UR/11 | Dancing After Dark () | 8/1 | 94 | - |
| 5 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24f Gd | HcH | 11-7 | 5/16 | Mabel In May (17L) | 28/1 | 95 | 90 |
| 4 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 24.5f Y | MdH | 11-4 | PU/13 | Coole Cherry () | 50/1 | - | - |
Just denied over this trip at Leopardstown last time and should go well off 2lb higher
P17FU2
Age: 7
Weight: 10-7
OR: 101
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24f Y | HcH | 11-1 | 2/16 | Birmingham Alabama (hd) | 20/1 | 99 | 103 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 22f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-9 | UR/12 | Waittillitellyou () | 13/2 | 98 | 88 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 p1 | F/15 | Jay Pee M () | 12/1 | - | - |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 7/13 | Jouster (17L) | 9/1 | - | 89 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Y | HcH | 11-10 | 1/16 | True Destiny (¾L) | 18/1 | 91 | 97 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd | HcH | 11-5 | PU/18 | Gaelic Des Chastys () | 28/1 | 91 | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Ran a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown over this trip; considered
P01954
Age: 7
Weight: 10-3
OR: 97
Days: 98
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Y/Sft | NvHcCh | 11-7 t | 4/12 | Whateys Quest (18L) | 13/2 | 107 | 94 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-2 t | 5/17 | Sammy Smart (6L) | 10/1 | 97 | 97 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-10 t | 9/10 | Mullaghmore Wave (16½L) | 8/1 | 107 | 98 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Kln Killarney | 23.5f Y | Ch | 11-5 t | 1/10 | The Great Unknown (1L) | 14/1 | 97 | 106 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Y | Ch | 11-5 | 10/14 | Marv Michael (96L) | 100/1 | - | 23 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 t | PU/10 | Arctic Fly () | 66/1 | - | - |
2
D
Arion Soldier
J: Ricky Doyle
T: Eamon Courtney
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
0831-0
Age: 7
Weight: 12-1
OR: 123
Days: 161
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 12/12 | Search For Glory (119L) | 28/1 | - | 23 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/10 | Driscolls Hill (15L) | 14/1 | - | 125 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 3/18 | Answering (14L) | 125/1 | - | 104 |
| 30 Nov 23 | Thu Thurles | 16.5f Y | MdH | 11-9 | 8/15 | Daddy Long Legs (44L) | 200/1 | - | 85 |
| 22 Oct 23 | Lim Limerick | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-9 | 10/18 | Answer To Kayf (55L) | 200/1 | - | 72 |
Verdict
Though yet to score over hurdles, YOUNG LUCY has been consistent lately over shorter and the step up to this trip could help her click.
Young Lucy
Betting Forecast:
5/1 Born Bright,
11/2 Slanagaibhgoleir,
Topgun Simmy,
7/1 The Miracle Man,
15/2 Young Lucy,
8/1 Notkeepinyagoing,
Crossing The Bar,
11/1 Brave Adam,
14/1 John Storey,
16/1 Arion Soldier,
18/1 Doctor Churchill,
22/1 Now Where Or When,
25/1 West Is Awake,
28/1 Redstone
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