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FAIRYHOUSE
15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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Easter Festival April 4th - 6th Rated Novice Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Handicap rating seems a fair reflection of his ability judged on 4l third at Leopardstown
1-6443
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 117
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20.5f Gd/Y | NvHcH | 10-10 p1 | 3/9 | Walks In June (4L) | 15/2 | 116 | 117 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 4/26 | Road Exile (18½L) | 18/1 | - | 108 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 4/22 | Classical Creek (13L) | 10/1 | - | 117 |
| 5 May 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17.5f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 6/17 | Timeless Treaty (19½L) | 11/4 | - | 102 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | NHF | 12-0 | 1/7 | Doctors Hill (2¾L) | 4/6F | - | 118 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Sft/Hy | NHF | 11-7 | 3/11 | Copacabana (5½L) | 13/2 | - | 116 |
Seems held by Heron's Butler on Thurles running, better run in a handicap last time
-13434
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 117
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHcH | 11-7 | 4/18 | Spinola Bay (2L) | 25/1 | 115 | 117 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 16f St | Hc | 8-8 | 8/13 | Bryant (5¾L) | 33/1 | 73 | 71 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Y/Sft | NvH | 11-10 | 3/8 | William Tell (8¼L) | 8/1 | 117 | 116 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Thu Thurles | 20f Gd/Y | NvH | 11-4 | 4/7 | Tassarolo (2L) | 7/2 | 117 | 116 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y | NvH | 11-7 | 3/6 | Wholelotofbusiness (9¼L) | 5/1 | - | 118 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-5 | 1/14 | Backwithyourown (14L) | 8/15F | - | 116 |
Appears to have a definite edge over Nelson Muntz on running at Thurles, merits respect
085U12
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: 115
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Y/Sft | NvH | 11-5 | 2/8 | William Tell (1¼L) | 9/1 | 106 | 123 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 1/6 | Additional Time (shd) | 2/1 | 104 | 109 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd | MdH | 11-7 | UR/12 | Court Canyon () | 15/2 | - | 108 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 5/14 | Nelson Muntz (24L) | 11/1 | - | 90 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Gd | MdH | 10-13 | 8/14 | Claude (13½L) | 40/1 | - | 96 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 11/22 | Joueur Masque (56L) | 50/1 | - | 65 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Course winner over 2m, this trip not a problem, stable had a winner on Monday
832-13
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 114
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-7 p1 | 3/13 | Son Of Anarchy (10L) | 5/2F | 114 | 111 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-4 | 1/16 | Minella Diamond (1¾L) | 8/11F | 114 | 114 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 10-11 | 2/15 | Grann's Boy (shd) | 7/2F | 105 | 113 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvHcH | 11-7 | 3/10 | Crescent Moon (15½L) | 5/1 | 105 | 94 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 8/25 | Redemption Day (40L) | 25/1 | - | 85 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 5/16 | Karbau (31L) | 10/1 | - | 100 |
Won 2m Gowran novice handicap in November, finished behind Nelson Muntz at Leopardstown
6-3310
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 112
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHcH | 11-5 | 12/18 | Spinola Bay (21L) | 13/2 | 113 | 96 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | NvHcH | 11-2 | 1/10 | Kentucky Beach (nk) | 11/2 | 105 | 109 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Sft | HcH | 11-12 | 3/13 | Midleton Rare (6L) | 4/1J | 104 | 107 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nav Navan | 19f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 3/16 | County Final (20L) | 7/2 | - | 97 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 6/24 | Locked Box (11½L) | 16/1 | - | 111 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Gd | MdH | 11-7 | 6/19 | Saint Le Fort (22L) | 80/1 | - | 100 |
Verdict
A tentative vote goes to the locally trained HERON'S BUTLER in a tricky affair
Heron's Butler
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Coyote Spirit,
Sticwiththeprocess,
7/2 Heron's Butler,
4/1 Nelson Muntz,
11/2 Welluknow
Relevant Tips
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