Fairyhouse
Tomorrow, April 21, 2025ChaseClass 13m5f
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open but stamina could prove key under the likely testing conditions so Rebecca Curtis' upwardly-mobile HAITI COULEURS is taken to follow up his victory in Cheltenham's National Hunt Handicap at the chief expense of Now Is The Hour, who would have finished an excellent second there but for falling two out. Final Orders is weighted to go well and also enters calculations along with Kinturk Kalanisi, Jonhnnywho, Bioluminescence, Harry des Ongrais and Any Second Now.
Haiti Couleurs
Final Orders
3m5f Grd3 Hcap Chs
3m5f Grd3 Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
- Now Is The Hour
- 14. Haiti CouleursJ: Sean BowenT: Rebecca CurtisF: 411-21131
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 141
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictImproving chaser who went 3-4 in this sphere in 18-runner National Hunt Handicap at Cheltenham (29.9f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Looked suited by increase in trip there so big shout with more to offer. 
4. BioluminescenceJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 2/211P-122- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 145
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictHas made a promising start chasing. landing Grade 2 at Limerick (22.6f, soft) on debut over fences in December and a very good second of 5 to Spindleberry in listed chase here (21.8f, soft) 58 days ago. Significantly up in trip and not taken lightly.- Kinturk Kalanisi
2. Quai De BourbonJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1131-31UB- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 148
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWon all 3 starts as a novice hurdler either side of an excellent third in last season's Martin Pipe. Took well to chasing initially, landing the odds in maiden company at Gowran in January, but fell at Cheltenham after and brought down at Aintree since. Needs to bounce back.
3. JohnnywhoJ: Mr D. O'ConnorT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 484-13332- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 146
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictBettered hurdling form when taking novice at Carlisle on debut over fences and got firmly back on the up when an excellent neck second of 23 to Daily Present in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft, 9/2) 39 days ago. Weighted to go well.
22. Daily PresentJ: A. P. KellyT: Paul Nolan, IrelandF: 7715P-331- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 137
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictLightly raced for his age but confirmed earlier promise this term when landing 23-runner Kim Muir Handicap at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft) 39 days ago by neck from Johnnywho. Isn't yet fully exposed as a stayer and can go well.
1. Better Days AheadJ: Mr R. JamesT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 421-31213- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 154
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictLast season's Martin Pipe winner who made it 2 wins from his first 3 chase starts when just holding on in Grade 2 Ten Up Novices' Chase at Navan (23.8f). Good third in Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Broadway) (13/2) at Cheltenham (24.5f, good to soft) 40 days ago so he's much respected.- Any Second Now
17. Sa MajesteJ: S. D. TorrensT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 106-21513- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 140
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictUseful chaser and scored at Tipperary and Fairyhouse this season. Good third of 23 to Daily Present in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft, 8/1) 39 days ago so must enter calculations.
32. Will DoJ: H. E. SextonT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 43325623- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictUseful chaser. 12/1, creditable 5½ lengths third of 18 to Haiti Couleurs in handicap chase at Cheltenham (29.9f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Eleven runs since his last win in 2023 though. RESERVE
11. Malina GirlJ: Sean FlanaganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: F7254-323- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictVery useful chaser who has got back to her best of late, third of 24 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Well in the mix with this longer trip a plus.- Mint Boy
19. Lord LariatJ: Patrick O'HanlonT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, IrelandF: 467/4P- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 138
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictA C&D winner but he was pulled up in handicap hurdle here (20f, soft) 58 days ago. Reverts to chasing with work to do.- Bushmans Pass
30. Noble BirthJ: D. KingT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 910-27331- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 100
VerdictGot off the mark in this sphere in 9-runner novice chase here (21.9f, soft) 100 days ago. Scored comfortably there so possibilities upped markedly in trip.- Favori De Champdou
8. Search For GloryJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 417-12307- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 143
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictMade a successful chase debut at Galway in October. Unlucky not to follow up in Grade 2 at Punchestown next time and not discredited when seventh of 24 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Shortlisted.
5. Harry Des OngraisJ: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 12357/512- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 145
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictA very useful hurdler who got off the mark on just his second chasing start in novice chase at Gowran (20f) in Feburary. Good second of 5 to Fun Fun Fun in Grade 3 chase at Limerick (24.7f, soft) 29 days ago so merits consideration with more to offer now his stamina is drawn out more.
24. DunboyneJ: Donagh MeylerT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, IrelandF: P/4PPP-P11- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictUnreliable type for Gordon Elliott but he went 2-2 for his new yard in 15-runner handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago by ½ length from Final Orders. Considered off the same mark.
13. Yeah ManJ: K. E. BuckleyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: F219-34U9- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictWon the 2024 Grand National Trial at Haydock and took his form to a new level when third in the Troytown at Navan on his return. Has failed to build on it since however, ninth in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Blinkers go on for the 1st time now.
12. Panda BoyJ: R. A. DoyleT: Martin Brassil, IrelandF: 44240-703- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictUseful chaser who came in a good third of 14 to Bushmans Pass in handicap chase at Naas (24.8f, soft) 43 days ago. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 though.- 25. Final OrdersJ: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 44700632
- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWithout a win this season but he got right back to his best when ½-length second of 15 to Dunboyne in handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark. - Another Choice
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10. Desertmore HouseJ: J. J. SlevinT: Martin Brassil, IrelandF: 843-P4300- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictUseful chaser. Visored for 1st time when a below-form sixteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Leopardstown (24.1f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Switches to chasing with more required.
28. MoonovercloonJ: B. W. HarveyT: Matthew J. Smith, IrelandF: 223U27U5- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 187
VerdictUseful chaser. 11/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over fences.- Stuzzikini
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Non-Runners
33. Canal EndJ: Non RunnerT: Peter Fahey, IrelandF: 7-9575821- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 129
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictConfirmed earlier promise when readily opening his account over fences in 14-runner handicap chase at Navan (23.6f, soft) 30 days ago. Up in trip and one to consider. RESERVE
29. HasthingJ: Non RunnerT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 76-4114FB- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictHas taken well to fences this season, bagging a pair of handicaps at Windsor either side of Christmas. Running well (lkely to have made the frame) when fell last in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and brought down 7th in Scottish National last time. Must enter calculations.
21. TullybegJ: Non RunnerT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 1P4-53039- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 138
- Days Since Last Run:
- 240
VerdictUnreliable type who came in only ninth of 14 in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back up in trip.