Fairyhouse Race 2 - Winter Festival Early Bird Hcp
STONE BEAR (5) Bold effort to win by 1 1/4L last start at this track and has drawn the rails. Been in the money 3 from 3 attempts this preparation. Genuine winning chance. MIDNIGHT DUSK (3) Below expectations when 9th last time at Navan but lining up against easier rivals. Has to cope with a weight increase. In the mix. JOYFUL TIDINGS (8) Finished 2nd last start at Cork but goes up in weight. Key player. BREAKING DAWN (1) First up after 11 weeks and finished on top by 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Curragh. Winkers on could be an important change and goes down in class. Chance for exotics punters.

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 11 weeks and nice effort when winning by 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Curragh on a heavy rated track. Competing in an easier class. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 14.35L | $4.33 |
| 1/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $23.00 and ran 8th last run at Curragh but challenged by less formidable competitors. Has early speed and positions nicely. Has a positive draw. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 23/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcgettigan | 57.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Patrick Mcgettigan | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.55L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3Y RATED RACE | $20,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Yudish Geerdharry | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $35,002.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $13,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $26,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | C Geerdharry | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.85L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.50 and underperformed when 9th last time at Navan but has been racing in stronger company. Rising in weight. Will go close.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Navan | 1005m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.25L | $3.50 |
| 5/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.05L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3Y RATED RACE | $20,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.11L | $3.25 |
| 1/14 | 19/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $4.33 |
| 6/14 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $26,998.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $19.00 and came in 6th last run at Curragh but drops back to a suitable class. Rises in weight. Knockout chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Terry Casey | 52.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/05/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Terry Casey | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 14/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 19.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Winner by 1 1/4L last start at the track and gets the perfect draw. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. The large claim from Reese Holohan helps. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1229m | GOOD | Siobhan Rutledge | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 09/05/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Siobhan Rutledge | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.92L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Siobhan Rutledge | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 7/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Siobhan Rutledge | 62.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.25L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Siobhan Rutledge | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 28/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 17/21 | 04/08/2025 | - | Median Auction Race | $192,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 56kg | - | - | 17 |
| 15L | $151.00 |
| 5/17 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.05L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.65L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at Dundalk but up against stronger competition. Winkers on could be an important change. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 26/05/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 62kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $19.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $40,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 56kg | - | - | 15 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and placed 2nd first up last preparation at Down Royal. Won't be far away during the run. Racing in stronger company. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 244 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 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Nicola Burns | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.05L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.25L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.75L | $8.50 |
| 3/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 20/06/2025 | - | 2yo | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last start at Cork but has to carry more weight this time. Good chance and definitely has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $20,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3Y RATED RACE | $20,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9L | $5.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.35L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $35,002.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 63kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.45L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last start here. Winkers on could be an important change. Showing great form since coming back from a spell. Watch betting.
Last Starts 15 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 | 28/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcgettigan | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.05L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 1432m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 63kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.45L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.65L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and just average when 8th last start at Dundalk and up against tougher competition. Tongue tie go on for the first time. Slim hope.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.4L | $13.00 |
| 16/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 39.15L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.50 and came in 4th last run at Curragh but will appreciate the drop in weight. Best to watch only.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 03/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 62.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.43L | $9.50 |
| 12/13 | 23/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 51kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 11/05/2026 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Sam Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.85L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1572m | SOFT | Sam Coen | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/13 | 17/12/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Sam Coen | 63.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | 2yo | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 63.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.65L | $3.25 |
| 9/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.35L | $21.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.35L | $4.20 |
| 11/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | - | - | 20 |
| 4.25L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Sligo | 1226m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/14 | 17/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.7L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run here. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. Expecting to settle positively. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1229m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | J Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.55L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 22.6L | $81.00 |