Fairyhouse Race 3 - Winter Festival 28th & 29th November 3-Y-O Mdn Hurdle
MAXMINELLI (3) Back from a break. Finished 4th last start at Tramore. Expecting improvement here and going over extra ground. Should muster plenty of early toe. Can measure up to this company. FACTOR FIVE (1) Mr Paul Nolan 3yo first starter by Vekoma. Keep your eye on the market. SIR BENJI (4) First up and left nothing to chance when winning by just over 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Navan. Can get the job done. WILLOFTHEPEOPLE (6) Ran 6th last start at Dundalk but going over more ground. Large claim helps. No shock to see a win.

Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Debutant 3yo by Vekoma for Mr Paul Nolan. Watch the market.

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $251.00 and ran 4th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown. Does take a while to get into stride. Very slim hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Punchestown | 3260m | GOOD | Aidan Kelly | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.63L | $251.00 |
| 12/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Leigh Roche | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 28.89L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Started at $4.33 and came in 4th last start at Tramore. Expecting improvement here and stepping up in distance. Should race on the speed. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Darragh Okeeffe | 64.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.85L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 2473m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 2111m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/09/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and landed the spoils when winning by more than 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Navan on a heavy rated track. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 27/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Galway | 2490m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | 3Y | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.35L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $30,000.00 | Roscommon | 2098m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.51L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Jumped at $41.00 and came in 9th last start at Dundalk but racing over more ground. Likely to settle back in the field. Could not recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 15/08/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | STANDARD | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 11/15 | 02/07/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 1601m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 17.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1920m | YIELD(GD PL) | Reese Holohan | 54kg | - | - | 14 |
| 16.45L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Joseph Harnett | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 19.3L | $201.00 |
| 17/24 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Joseph Harnett | 54kg | - | - | 15 |
| 15.65L | $301.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Joseph Harnett | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 19.15L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and came in 6th last start at Dundalk but facing a rise in trip. Ben Kennedy takes a large claim. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 25/09/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | STANDARD | Gary Carroll | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.64L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 25/08/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $15,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1586m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.05L | $19.00 |
| 8/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 59kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
| 12/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | J Kearney | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.35L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
At $29.00 came in 9th last time at Curragh but racing over extra ground. Might be ridden for luck. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 27/09/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2012m | HEAVY | S Cotter | 68kg | - | - | 13 |
| 14.55L | $29.00 |
| 9/15 | 08/09/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Galway | 2414m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.92L | $11.00 |
| 4/18 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Galway | 1698m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.98L | $34.00 |
| 10/15 | 08/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Christopher D Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.85L | $51.00 |
| 15/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Rory Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 36.65L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $13.00 and came in 6th last start at Roscommon but rising in distance. Should muster plenty of early speed. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 12/10/2026 | - | 3UP DIV 1 HCP | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 62.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.62L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y 0-60 HCP | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 1964m | YIELDING | Ben Martin Coen | 64kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.94L | $6.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/09/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 22.17L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Navan | 1627m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.55L | $11.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.15L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/06/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Roscommon | 2069m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $6.00 |
| 2/17 | 11/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | SF(SF/HV PL) | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 12/14 | 05/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1984m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 22.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/15 | 20/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | HEAVY | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | - | - | 18 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Killian Leonard | 55kg | - | - | 18 |
| 9.1L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.45L | $26.00 |
| 13/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.4L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $9.50 and finished 5th last run at Naas but going up in distance. Likely to get back in the run. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $12,000.00 | Naas | 2147m | SOFT | Jared Huggan | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.35L | $9.50 |
| 9/15 | 21/09/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,501.00 | Listowel | 2414m | YIELDING | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.12L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 2889m | GOOD | J Kearney | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/18 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $16,998.00 | Galway | 2829m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.97L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 2099m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 2111m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 11/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 62.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.95L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.05L | $51.00 |
| 12/16 | 26/07/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 14.45L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | 2Y | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1438m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.45L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and finished 7th last start at Thurles. Likely to get back in the field. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 08/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 2554m | YIELDING TO SOFT | J Cleary | 55kg | - | - | 15 |
| 11.52L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Philip Donovan | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.78L | $67.00 |
| 11/16 | 31/08/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | GOOD/YIELD | J M Sheridan | 62.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 18.55L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1920m | YIELD(GD PL) | J M Sheridan | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.55L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/04/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.85L | $126.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 23.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 below expectations when 14th last run at Thurles. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 08/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 2554m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 41.45L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 29/10/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 11.65L | $71.00 |
| 14/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 18.35L | $101.00 |
| 15/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59kg | - | - | 17 |
| 19.35L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 5 1/2L last start at Southwell. Expecting to settle positively. Will go close.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Southwell | 2835m | STANDARD | Patrick Mcdonald | 57kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 2413m | STANDARD TO SLOW | David Probert | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.25L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 13.95L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.55L | $1.91 |
| 4/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ascot | 1602m | SOFT | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | 4-3-2-2-2-2-3-4 | 11 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-6-4-4 | 1 |
| 7L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $501.00 and tailed off when 5th last time at Navan. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 170 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | Listed | $52,499.00 | Navan | 2615m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 47.5L | $301.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 31L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 25.25L | $251.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.6L | $301.00 |
| 14/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1451m | SOFT | N G Mccullagh | 57kg | - | - | 18 |
| 28.2L | $126.00 |