Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle.
Fairyhouse · Thursday, 1 Jan · 18:10
· 3m 2f
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
14:10
Off time
17
Runners
Yielding
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
🏆 Top pick
HITTHEHAYSON (IRE
🥈 Second
THE MIRACLE MAN (IRE
🥉 Third
GREAT BIRD (IRE
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 18 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
3.25
9/4
02 · 🥈 2nd
6
5/1
03 · 🥉 3rd
7
6/1
04 · —
7
6/1
05 · —
8
7/1
06 · —
11
10/1
07 · —
19
18/1
08 · —
19
18/1
09 · —
21
20/1
10 · —
26
25/1
11 · —
29
28/1
12 · —
34
33/1
13 · —
34
33/1
14 · —
34
33/1
15 · —
41
40/1
16 · —
41
40/1
17 · —
51
50/1
18 · —
126
125/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 1 | — |
The Miracle Man (G)
[E1]
Won at Fairyhouse (Apr '25), 2nd at Leopardstown (Mar). Recently 2nd of 13 at Navan despite last-hurdle error. Stayer who should enjoy returning to Fairyhouse.
|
02433-9 | Keith Donoghue | A L T Moore | 8 | 75.3 kg |
7
6/1
|
| 5th | 2 | — |
Jukebox Johnny (G)
Lightly raced gelding who finished fourth of 24 in a handicap hurdle at Cork (16/1) 25 days ago, stepping up on previous efforts over a longer trip. Will appreciate this further step up in distance and looks open to further progress.
|
094/5P7- | Mike O'Connor | H De Bromhead | 6 | 74.4 kg |
8
7/1
|
| 2nd | 3 | — |
West Is Awake (G)
[H]
Without a win in 13 runs, finished 17th of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (28/1) 256 days ago, raced off the pace and never dangerous. Tongue strap removed.
|
000P0-2 | Carl Millar | E Cawley | 10 | 74.4 kg |
34
33/1
|
| — | 4 | — |
Glenmalure Lady (M)
[T]
Showed modest form in maiden hurdles, finishing third of 8 at Thurles (18/1) 42 days ago when making the running before weakening late. Making handicap debut after showing ability in point-to-points.
|
8263P7 | James Smith | C O'Connell | 7 | 73.9 kg |
34
33/1
|
| — | 5 | — |
Lord Lariat (G)
[PT]
Out of sorts for some time, finished last of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Navan (16/1) 103 days ago.
|
000F8P- | Patrick M O'Brien | D A McLoughlin | 11 | 73.9 kg |
51
50/1
|
| 10th | 6 | — |
Sights Unseen (M)
[P]
Second of 16 at Listowel (33/1) when staying on but disappointed when 16th of 19 in hurdle at Navan (20/1) 18 days ago. Tries significant step up in trip with cheekpieces replacing visor.
|
0P2950 | Alix Balfe | G P Cromwell | 7 | 72.1 kg |
26
25/1
|
| 9th | 7 | — |
Matter Of Opinion (G)
[PT]
Finished 7th of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (12/1) 41 days ago, running to a similar level as previous start. Now attempting significant step up in trip with 3lb lower mark.
|
96P579 | Ms L A Byrne | William Harvey | 6 | 71.7 kg |
19
18/1
|
| — | 8 | — |
Pictures Of Home (G)
[P1]
Struggling for form in recent outings and pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown (11/1) 412 days ago. Returns after a lengthy absence with first-time cheekpieces and switches back to hurdles.
|
U444P/P | Jack Kennedy | T M Walsh | 10 | 71.2 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 8th | 9 | — |
Ballyglass Beauty (G)
Showed improved form when finishing second in handicap hurdle at Limerick (11/2) 74 days ago, then was brought down in 15-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (7/1) 39 days ago when running creditably. Could have more to offer.
|
B8442-7 | Mr P W Gleeson | L P Cusack | 10 | 70.8 kg |
19
18/1
|
| 3rd | 10 | — |
Lough Nigara (G)
[H]
Has shown form in recent handicap hurdles, placing third at Fairyhouse before finishing second of 10 over 24.5f (11/4) 41 days ago, running on well late after being dropped out. Appears to be in good heart currently.
|
323121 | Ricky Doyle | E Griffin | 9 | 68.9 kg |
6
5/1
|
| — | 11 | — |
Rajsalad (G)
10th of 20 in a hurdle handicap at Fairyhouse (22/1) 19 days ago, shaping as if better for the run after a lengthy absence.
|
7/FP-0PP | Charlie O'Dwyer | C O'Dwyer | 10 | 68.9 kg |
41
40/1
|
| 11th | 12 | — |
Great Bird (M)
Showed promise when runner-up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel 91 days ago, pulling clear of the rest. Sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (4/1) 37 days ago, failing to build on the promise of her previous 2 starts this season. Step u…
|
84-2F60 | Calum Hogan | Liz Doyle | 6 | 68.5 kg |
7
6/1
|
| — | 13 | — |
Hitthehayson (G)
FAV
[P]
Won 2 of last 5 starts since joining current yard, over hurdles and fences. Won chase at Haydock (6/1) 29 days ago by ¾ length. Returns to hurdles on lower mark and previous form suggests stamina for increased distance.
|
532P-02 | Conor Stone-Walsh | Ian Donoghue | 7 | 68 kg |
3.25
9/4
|
| 1st | 14 | — |
A Year Older (G)
Has shown little form in hurdles, finishing eighth of 18 at Limerick (16/1) 294 days ago when racing off the pace and struggling from early in final circuit. Long absence doesn't inspire confidence.
|
P8/1F-12 | Daniel King | K Thornton | 8 | 64.4 kg |
41
40/1
|
| — | 15 | — |
Shanroe Nelson (G)
Shown little ability in five career starts, finishing sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (40/1) 19 days ago when weakening after home turn. Step up in trip may suit based on pedigree.
|
9063P5 | Simon Torrens | K Thornton | 7 | 64 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 7th | 16 | — |
Marine Ranger (G)
No wins from 9 hurdle starts, but showed first form when third of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (18/1) 19 days ago. Faces significant step up in trip.
|
08-0374 | Simon Torrens | P A Fahy | 6 | 63.5 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 6th | 17 | — |
He Fitz In (G)
[B]
Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (11/1) 21 days ago, raced off the pace and never threatened; without a win in 17 races; blinkers back on.
|
366676 | Dylan O'Connor | D E Fitzgerald | 10 | 63.5 kg |
29
28/1
|
| — | 18 | — |
Mustameet Secret (M)
[B1]
Tenth of 14 (14/1) in handicap chase at Thurles 376 days ago when dropping away after being close up. Without a win in 17 races. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
|
00860-P | Sean Cleary-Farrell | H P Finegan | 9 | 63.5 kg |
126
125/1
|
Betting forecast: Hitthehayson (9/4), Lough Nigara (5/1), The Miracle Man (6/1), Great Bird (6/1), Jukebox Johnny (7/1), Marine Ranger (10/1), Ballyglass Beauty (18/1), Matter Of Opinion (18/1), Pictures Of Home (20/1), Sights Unseen (25/1), He Fitz In (28/1), West Is Awake (33/1), Shanroe Nelson (33/1), Glenmalure Lady (33/1), A Year Older (40/1), Rajsalad (40/1), Lord Lariat (50/1), Mustameet Secret (125/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 6899.0 EUR |
| P2 | 2300.0 EUR |
| P3 | 1150.0 EUR |
| P4 | 575.0 EUR |
| P5 | 345.0 EUR |
| P6 | 230.0 EUR |