Fairyhouse Race 4 - Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Mdn Hurdle
BON BON FIZZ (2) First up after a 26 week break. Looked good when 2nd last run at Punchestown and solid career start. Winnable race. BISHOP OF ROME (6) 5yo first starter by Roman Candle for trainer Henry De Bromhead. Watch the market. BUD FOX (3) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Listowel and getting better in recent performances. One of the major players. BLACKJACK HILLS (1) Moderate showing when 13th last run at Thurles. Might be ridden for luck. Can win this.

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $8.50 and disappointing effort when 13th last run at Thurles. Gets back and needs luck. Respected competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 08/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $12,000.00 | Thurles | 3339m | YIELD/SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 52.85L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/17 | 30/07/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 2414m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 6.73L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Roscommon | 2069m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6L | $21.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2149m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 20/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | HEAVY | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 14/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 2591m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 14.45L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 05/07/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 2088m | GOOD | J Kearney | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/18 | 05/06/2025 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.45L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 38.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/05/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 15.05L | $201.00 |
| 12/20 | 26/04/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2029m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 24.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell of 26 weeks. In the money when 2nd last run at Punchestown and showing consistent performance in races. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3300m | YIELDING | J M Halford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3346m | SOFT | A Burke Ott | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $19.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4113m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last run in a hurdle at Listowel and form has been improving over recent runs. Definite claims for punters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 23/09/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.66L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 03/09/2026 | - | 4UP DIV 2 MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $4.33 |
| 5/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $4.33 |
| 7/20 | 20/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.75L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $2.62 |
| 3/13 | 16/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | 8-5-6-5-3-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $2.38 |
| 1/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $81.00 and below par performance when 16th last start at Curragh but stepping back up in distance. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/22 | 13/09/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $150,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD(YD PL) | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | - | - | 23 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Laytown | 1408m | STANDARD | Fred Maguire | 76kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $7.50 |
| 7/17 | 29/08/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YIELDING | Nicola Burns | 51.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 10.55L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 02/08/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $109,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.68L | $15.00 |
| 12/17 | 28/07/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $119,999.00 | Galway | 1721m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 56.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 13.15L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 15/21 | 03/04/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21.55L | $21.00 |
| 15/22 | 26/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.65L | $151.00 |
| 23/26 | 06/12/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 100.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/23 | 02/11/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Seamie Heffernan | 62.5kg | - | - | 21 |
| 8.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | J Kearney | 62.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $35,002.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/09/2025 | - | 3UP | $16,500.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 64kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.25 |
| 2/15 | 30/08/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/18 | 31/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1698m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,999.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 6/20 | 24/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/16 | 28/09/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/14 | 15/09/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $149,999.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 54kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/09/2024 | - | 3UP | $16,000.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 72kgs
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Comments
Debutant 5yo by Tirwanako for trainer Cian Michael Collins. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
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Comments
First time at the races 5yo by Roman Candle for Henry De Bromhead. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $101.00 and below expectations when 9th last start in a hurdle at Clonmel but suited by the weight drop. Has plenty of early speed. Looking elsewhere today.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3441m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60.22L | $101.00 |
| 6/15 | 25/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3735m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.23L | $81.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 63.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.85L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 21/11/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | J Kearney | 63kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | J Kearney | 63kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/10/2025 | - | 3UP CLAIM | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.05L | $5.50 |
| 17/22 | 28/09/2025 | - | Q.R. | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | J Dunne | 77.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 30.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | R M Mulligan | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2025 | - | 3UP CLAIMING | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 2098m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 64.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Down Royal | 2139m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 61.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/06/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 1959m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 17/20 | 25/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $26,002.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 56.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 32.85L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 1936m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |
| 11/15 | 09/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 17 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/14 | 25/10/2024 | - | Flat | $11,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | STANDARD | William James Lee | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2024 | - | 50-85 | $12,499.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | William James Lee | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2024 | - | Flat | $11,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | William James Lee | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2024 | - | Flat | $24,999.00 | Galway | 1721m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 30.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/13 | 12/07/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,499.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3479m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.11L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | Finn Tegetmeier | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Punchestown and gets some weight relief. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 14/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3305m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GOOD | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 76.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
4yo first starter sired by Ice Breeze for trainer Mr Paul Nolan. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $126.00 and finished 10th last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Should muster plenty of early speed. The large claim from Harry Sexton helps. Appears tested in this.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 14/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3305m | GOOD | Ross Sugrue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.12L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,395.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 27.05L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-5-6 | 0 |
| 19.05L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD/YIELD | M Osullivan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First race appearance 5yo by Well Chosen for Jack Doyle. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and ran 6th last time at Navan. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will need to elevate.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/09/2026 | - | 4Y | $11,002.00 | Navan | 3168m | GOOD | S Cotter | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.05L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GD/YD(YD PL) | Barry Thomas Stone | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Court Cave 6yo trained by Paul John Gilligan on debut. Follow the money.

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Punchestown on Oct 13th but having second race start. Will be dropping in distance. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Prefer a race with easier competition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 13/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Jordan Gainford | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $101.00 |