14:10 Fairyhouse

Thursday 1 January 2026

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Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 6m 53.00s

The Miracle Man^e/c1¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: A L T Moore| OR: 107| C

6/1

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.

Form: U216-02

Jukebox Johnny²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Mike O'Connor| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 105

7/1

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.

Form: 26-094

West Is Awake^h²⁵⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Carl Millar⁽⁵⁾| T: E Cawley| OR: 105| C

33/1

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.

Form: 8000P0-

Glenmalure Lady^t⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: James Smith⁽⁵⁾| T: C O'Connell| OR: 104

33/1

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.

Form: 3-18263

Lord Lariat^p,t¹⁰³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-9| J: Patrick M O'Brien⁽⁵⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 104| C

50/1

Out of sorts for some time, finished last of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Navan (16/1) 103 days ago.

Form: 4PP-000

Sights Unseen^p¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Alix Balfe⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 100

25/1

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.

Form: 0P2950

Matter Of Opinion^p,t⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Ms L A Byrne⁽⁷⁾| T: William Harvey| OR: 99

18/1

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.

Form: 0-96P57

Pictures Of Home^p1⁴¹²

Age: 10| Weight: 11-3| J: Jack Kennedy| T: T M Walsh| OR: 98| C

20/1

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.

Form: 4U/444P-

Ballyglass Beauty³⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr P W Gleeson⁽⁷⁾| T: L P Cusack| OR: 97

18/1

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.

Form: 03462B

Lough Nigara^h⁴¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Ricky Doyle| T: E Griffin| OR: 93

5/1

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.

Form: 64-7332

Rajsalad¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: Charlie O'Dwyer⁽⁵⁾| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 93

40/1

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.

Form: 047/FP-0

Great Bird³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: Liz Doyle| OR: 92

6/1

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 up in trip could suit based on her running style.

Form: 084-2F6

Hitthehayson^p²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: Ian Donoghue| OR: 91| C

9/4

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.

Form: 511411

A Year Older²⁹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Daniel King| T: K Thornton| OR: 83

40/1

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.

Form: 0009P8-

Marine Ranger¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Simon Torrens| T: P A Fahy| OR: 81

10/1

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.

Form: 6008-03

He Fitz In^b²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: Dylan O'Connor⁽⁷⁾| T: D E Fitzgerald| OR: 80

28/1

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.

Form: 036667

Mustameet Secret^b1⁸⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Sean Cleary-Farrell⁽⁷⁾| T: H P Finegan| OR: 80

125/1

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.

Form: 00860-P

Non-Runners

Shanroe Nelson¹⁹

Weight: 10-1| Age: 7

T: K Thornton J: Simon Torrens

Forecasts

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)

HITTHEHAYSON has been thriving with 4 wins from his last 5 starts and returns to hurdles off a lower mark than his chasing rating. The step up in trip should suit based on previous form. The Miracle Man brings winning Fairyhouse form and ran well when second at Navan despite a last-hurdle error. Great Bird could appreciate this longer distance after showing promise at Clonmel.