Our Fairyhouse racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 5th June 2026. The action gets underway at 16:20 and runs through to 20:19, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Tango Flare boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Sadhbh Tormey has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 17.65% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Fairyhouse
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Fairyhouse over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | East Anglian Daily Times | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| Sam Hardy | Weekender | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 64.29% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 37 | 4 | 10.81% | 70.27% |
16:20 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a fairly informative 2yo maiden rather than an impossible guessing game, because the principals have already put solid form on the board. Florida Bay sets the standard after a promising debut third and, from a Ballydoyle yard that knows exactly what is required in these races, he is the obvious one they all have to beat. Dancing Destiny brings the best established profile on figures, having followed a winning debut with a respectable third, while Telegraph Road also showed enough first time out to suggest he can get involved. The rest are either making their debut or need sizeable improvement on what they have shown, so the market should have this about right. It feels like a race where class and natural progression ought to decide matters.
Top Selections
1. Florida Bay – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Cleary | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 3 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 55
Florida Bay has the most persuasive single piece of form in the line-up and is hard to oppose if building as expected from that debut. An opening mark of 88 stands out in this field, especially in a race where several rivals are still trading on promise rather than substance. A P O’Brien’s juveniles are often much sharper for a first run, and this step to 7f on good ground looks a sensible move rather than an experiment. At 10/11 with Bet365, he is not a hidden gem, but short-priced favourites are sometimes short for a reason and this one holds very strong claims of simply being better than these. Bet: WIN
2. Telegraph Road – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Nathan Crosse | Trainer: John S O’Donoghue | Form: 4 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 48
Telegraph Road looks the value alternative if you want to play against the favourite for place purposes. His debut fourth was a perfectly sound effort in the context of this race, and an opening rating of 80 suggests there is something to work with. He does not need a miracle to take a step forward from run one to run two, just the normal amount of progress you would expect from a juvenile learning on the job. Nathan Crosse rides for a yard that can place one effectively, and 13/2 with Bet365 makes some appeal given that a couple of these have done less but are shorter in the market. He is the each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward. Florida Bay is the win play because he sets the standard on debut form and has the profile of a colt likely to improve plenty for Ballydoyle. For an each-way angle, Telegraph Road makes more appeal than the shorter-priced alternatives, with enough ability already shown to hit the frame. Dancing Destiny is the obvious danger if reproducing his rating.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Magic | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Blitogue | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Dancing Destiny | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Florida Bay | 10/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 4/5 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Mudyrk | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| My Antonio | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Telegraph Road | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Tina Tereshkova | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
16:55 – #5 General Admission At Fairyhouse On June 12th Maiden
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a useful enough maiden for the grade, with several bringing solid placed form and a few likely newcomers from major yards adding another layer of intrigue. Al Haarith sets the standard on official figures after three credible efforts, while Krasimir and Zenford have both been knocking on the door and bring very obvious claims. Suspicious Mindz is another with a dependable profile, and Oro Blanco wasn’t far away in two starts either despite a wide draw here. The market should be a decent guide to the unraced pair Green Amoro and Elusive Path, but on what we’ve seen already, this feels more about which of the established maiden performers is ready to take the next step rather than a race lacking substance. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to unravel.
Top Selections
1. Al Haarith – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 343- | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 93
Al Haarith is the percentage call. His 343- profile reads well in the context of this race, and a mark of 94 is comfortably the best on offer. That Topspeed figure of 93 also jumps off the page in a maiden like this. Joseph O’Brien’s colt has already shown he can hold his own in stronger contests than this, and if he returns in the same shape after the break, he ought to take plenty of beating. The draw in 14 is not ideal over 7f around here, but class can trump inconvenience, and at 6/4 he is short without being absurdly so. He holds the strongest claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Oro Blanco – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Scott McCullagh | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 53 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 77
Oro Blanco appeals as the each-way angle at a much bigger price than some of the obvious players. He has only had two starts, but the step forward from fifth to third suggests the penny is beginning to drop, and that rating of 81 gives him a fair platform in this company. The wide draw in 17 is a nuisance, no dressing that up, yet he is with a yard more than capable of readying one to cope with adversity and he doesn’t need to improve a stone to hit the frame. With Bet365 dangling 14/1, he looks the sort who could outrun his price and keep on into the places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Al Haarith is the win play because he brings the standout rating and the strongest existing form to the table. For an each-way punt in a big field, Oro Blanco makes plenty of appeal at 14/1 despite the awkward stall. Krasimir, Zenford and Suspicious Mindz are the main dangers, with Green Amoro the possible unknown if strong in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope N Pray | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Al Haarith | 6/4 | 6/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Coney Major | 40/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Elusive Path | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Amoro | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Krasimir | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Echo | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Oro Blanco | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Roman Sands | 125/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Suspicious Mindz | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Thumama Sands | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Zenford | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Capall Cuain | 100/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Due In June | 100/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Motta Alta | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Sands Castle | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Solana Beach | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
17:30 – Fiver Fridays At Fairyhouse Rated Race
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a compact little 3yo rated race but it is not lacking substance. County Carlow brings the most solid recent profile after getting off the mark and, with a topspeed figure of 88, sets the standard on the numbers. Ocean’s Breath and Substance are both rated 94 or higher and have the talent to make this properly competitive, while Kindergarten is better than his latest effort and could easily bounce back for Jessica Harrington. In a seven-runner race, positioning and pace will matter plenty over this 7f, and there does not look to be much room for hiding places. It is a race where the obvious one is obvious for a reason, but there is enough depth underneath him to make it more than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. County Carlow – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: 241 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 88
Paddy Twomey’s colt looks the one they all have to beat. That recent win was the right step forward after already shaping well in his first two starts, and the form figures suggest a progressive sort who is only just getting the hang of things. He is not the highest-rated runner in the field, but that topspeed mark of 88 stands out and hints that he has already run to a level good enough to take this if repeating it. W J Lee is an eye-catching booking as ever around here, and at 2/1 he is hardly a giveaway price, but he still makes the most sense as the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Substance – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 06-410 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 78
Substance is the one who appeals most as the each-way alternative, mainly because the handicapper still gives him a serious chance and he gets in here with just 127. He is rated 94, which puts him right in the thick of it on ability, and his win two starts ago showed he can be effective when things drop right. The latest duck is not ideal, but in these small-field rated contests one poor run can easily inflate the price, and 7/1 looks fair enough if you are prepared to forgive it. Joseph O’Brien’s horses are rarely left short on tactical nous in races like this, and he could easily outrun his odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
County Carlow is the straightforward win play and looks the most likely improver in the line-up. Substance is the each-way punt at the bigger price, helped by his rating and low weight in a seven-runner field with two places on offer. Ocean’s Breath is the obvious danger on raw ability, while Kindergarten is the one who could sneak into the argument if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| County Carlow | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Morehampton | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Luna Mia | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Breaking Dawn | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Substance | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
18:00 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a small but interesting 6f contest, with a few older, exposed types taking on lighter-weighted 3yos. Gazelle D’Or brings the joint-highest rating and arrives off a solid second, while Howd’Yadoit looks the unexposed one after getting back on track with a win last time. Tango Flare has the class figures to feature if reviving, but his last two runs leave a bit to prove, and Tina’s Indian has become frustrating after looking on the up. Little Queenie is consistent enough to get involved again, though perhaps vulnerable to younger legs late on. In truth, this is not an especially deep race, but it is a slightly tricky one tactically, with the balance between proven older form and improving 3yo potential likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Howd’Yadoit
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 148-41 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 82
Howd’Yadoit makes most appeal because he is the one runner who still looks capable of stepping forward again. That last-time-out win put him right back on the map, and for a 3yo to come here with just 137 on his back against older opposition is a notable advantage. The Lyons yard is more than capable of placing one well in this sort of race, and Gary Carroll is a positive booking for a horse who should be able to travel strongly from stall 7 and attack late. His rating of 96 does not scream standout, but the profile does. In a race where several rivals look exposed, he is the progressive sort. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Little Queenie – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: Paul W Flynn | Form: 241-39 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 89
Little Queenie is not the most straightforward win proposition these days, but she does make some each-way appeal in a seven-runner field if you think this could turn into a scrap. Her rating of 101 and topspeed of 89 put her firmly in the conversation, and she was not disgraced on her penultimate start before a lesser effort last time. At her best, she has enough pace for 6f and enough battle to keep finding under pressure, and 10/1 with Paddy Power looks fair for a mare with plenty of back-class in this company. She may not have the upside of the selection, but she has the credentials to hit the frame. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Howd’Yadoit is the win play here, chiefly because he looks the one still going the right way and gets a useful weight pull from some higher-rated older rivals. Little Queenie is the each-way punt at 10/1, with her proven figures giving her a decent chance of nicking a place. Gazelle D’Or is the obvious danger after that recent second, while Tango Flare would be a threat if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango Flare | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Little Queenie | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Alibah | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:34 – Dino Day 8th July Handicap
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is the sort of big-field 6f handicap at Fairyhouse that can make fools of plenty, with 21 runners spread right across the track and not much between the principals on official figures. La La Lucrative arrives off a win and is obvious, while Whatswrongnow and Sovereign Banter bring solid recent placed form into the race. Polar Bear has been knocking on the door too, but stall 20 asks a question, and old boy Verhoyen is dangerous if the gaps come at the right time. In a race lacking a standout, recent sharpness and the ability to travel strongly through a cavalry charge should count for plenty. It looks competitive rather than classy, and very much a race where price matters.
Top Selections
1. Whatswrongnow – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Batt Burke | Form: 6-6922 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 48
He has the look of a sprinter ready to cash in. Those back-to-back seconds suggest he is holding his form well, and a mark of 63 does not look beyond him if he gets the pace to aim at. Declan McDonogh is a notable booking in a race where experience in traffic matters, and stall 16 may not be ideal but it is hardly a death sentence with this many runners. He has been thereabouts without quite getting his head in front, but this is not a deep handicap and 13/2 is fair enough for one with such solid recent claims. Bet: WIN
2. Verhoyen – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: M C Grassick | Form: 0-0046 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 51
You would not want to make a habit of trusting an 11-year-old in a race like this, but Verhoyen is not without appeal at all from an each-way angle. He is down to a workable mark, W J Lee catches the eye, and he has shown enough in defeat this season to think he can still be competitive in this grade. He is the sort who can get lost in these big sprints before rattling home late, and with five places on offer the 14/1 makes plenty of sense. He is not the most obvious winner, but he is absolutely the type to outrun his price. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Whatswrongnow is the percentage call for the win bet given his recent consistency and solid mark. Verhoyen is the each-way play at the bigger price, especially with five places softening the risk. La La Lucrative is the obvious danger after that last-time-out win, while Sovereign Banter and Polar Bear are others to keep onside in a race where plenty can be given chances.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La La Lucrative | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Polar Bear | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Verhoyen | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Im Spartacus | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Oitentinha | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sovereign Banter | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Platino Bianco | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Subiaco | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jampa Ling | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunday Sovereign | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Whatswrongnow | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Luminessa | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Unfamiliar | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Reponse Finale | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Skillman Ave | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Andosky | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Glen Breeze | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Mini Cotai | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Livingston Range | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Bel Espoir | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Monastere | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Polar Bear |
| Rory Paddock | Verhoyen |
19:09 – Bobbyjo Restaurant At Fairyhouse Maiden
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper maiden rather than a weak summer clean-up job, with several bringing solid placed form and a few powerful yards represented. Noble Honour heads the market after finishing second and third in her two starts, while Pierre Grosse has the strongest official mark in the field and arrives off another placed effort. Big Cypress also has a fair bit going for him on ratings and topspeed, and Antigua has shaped as though this longer trip could suit. Beyond the obvious contenders, Trustmore is the interesting one at a slightly bigger price after a promising reappearance. It is a race with depth at the top end rather than a guessing contest, and the one who settles best over this 1m1f may well take it.
Top Selections
1. Noble Honour – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 2-3 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 65
She sets a solid standard on what she has actually done, which is often the safest place to start in a maiden like this. Runner-up on debut and then third on her return, Noble Honour has shown enough pace and professionalism to suggest this extra furlong should suit rather than stretch her. Harrington knows exactly how to place one of these well-bred fillies, and Shane Foley is an obvious positive in a race where tactical positioning could matter. At 9/4 she is not being missed, but there is substance to the price. She looks the one with the least explaining to do and holds strong claims of getting off the mark here.
Bet: WIN
2. Trustmore – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kearney | Trainer: Stephen Thorne | Form: 7-5 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 74
Trustmore is the each-way angle because his bare form probably undersells him a touch. He shaped with promise on debut, then returned from a break to finish fifth, a run that should have brought him on nicely. The rating of 87 is eye-catching in this line-up and his topspeed figure of 74 suggests there is a bit more engine here than the market implies. He is drawn wide enough in 12, so things will need to fall right, but over 1m1f on good ground he appeals as the type to take a step forward on his third start. Available at 7/1, he looks the value each-way punt against the shorter-priced principals.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Noble Honour is the straightforward win play because she brings the most reliable recent form and should be well suited by this test. Trustmore is the each-way alternative at 7/1, with enough on ratings to think he can outrun that price. The obvious dangers are Pierre Grosse, who has the strongest overall profile on official figures, and Big Cypress, whose recent form also puts him firmly in the mix.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Big Cypress | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Dun Aonghasa | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Elzaam Express | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Giordano | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Noble Venture | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Pierre Grosse | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Tanzanite Diamond | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Trustmore | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Hydream | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Noble Honour | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Satisfy My Soul | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Shewillow | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
19:44 – Racing Again Next Friday Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a typically messy Fairyhouse handicap on paper, but there is an obvious starting point in Sweet Baby Zou, who arrives off the back of a win and is the only runner in the field with much in the way of upward momentum. The question is whether a big field over 1m1f leaves him vulnerable at cramped odds, because there are a few lurking dangers at bigger prices. She’s Ideal has been knocking on the door without getting her head in front, while Master Garvey is weighted to be involved if things fall right from a good draw. Amavasya also has the raw figures to feature but comes with less convincing recent form. It is not a deep race, but it is definitely a trappy one once you move beyond the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Sweet Baby Zou – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 900781 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 49
He is short enough, but for good reason. Sweet Baby Zou comes here on the back of a breakthrough success and, in a race lacking depth, he is the one runner who looks capable of taking another step forward. As a 3yo against older, there is always the possibility of further progress, and Joseph O’Brien’s runners in these middle-distance handicaps are rarely thrown in for the scenery. The mark of 62 still looks workable judged on that latest win, and while stall 10 is not perfect in a 16-runner field, he should get a tow into the race. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but he is still the most likely winner. Bet type: straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
2. She’s Ideal
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: Paul W Flynn | Form: 4-4243 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 52
She’s Ideal appeals as the sensible each-way alternative in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Her recent form is solid rather than flashy, but 4-4243 reads well enough in this company and suggests she is holding her level consistently. The mark of 59 is fair, the draw in 7 is handy, and her Topspeed figure of 52 says she has the pace to be competitive if this turns into a proper test from some way out. Paul W Flynn’s mare is not one for maximum faith win-only, because she has had chances, but in a race with five places on offer she makes plenty of each-way appeal and looks more dependable than most of these. Bet type: each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sweet Baby Zou is the win bet because he has the clearest progressive profile and arrives here in form. For an each-way angle, She’s Ideal makes more appeal than most in a race full of inconsistent older handicappers. The main danger could be Master Garvey, who is on a workable mark and drawn to get involved if he gets the breaks.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medieval Night | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Ciano | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Tara Na Ri | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Amavasya | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Lust | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Thegooseiscooked | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Baby Zou | 6/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Cuckaloo Hill | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Barretstown | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Onyeisi | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilgharrahs Love | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Master Garvey | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Hiltons Pass | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Coul Dore | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
20:19 – Racing Again Next Friday Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper low-grade Fairyhouse handicap: plenty with bits and pieces of form, not many you could call bombproof. Copper Craft is the obvious starting point after back-to-back placed efforts and arrives as the one with the clearest recent profile, while Deuteronomy comes here off a breakthrough win and has to be respected despite a less-than-ideal draw. Cleopatra’s Needle also enters calculations after a solid return, and the unexposed 3yos Captain Con and Swift Charm add a bit of intrigue against their elders. Good ground over this trip should suit a few, but in a 17-runner handicap position and luck in running will matter plenty. Tricky enough, but not impossible if you side with those bringing genuine recent momentum.
Top Selections
1. Copper Craft – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 034-32 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed:
Copper Craft is the one I want on side. Those last two runs, both solid placed efforts, suggest he’s knocking very loudly at the door and a mark of 62 still looks workable if he gets a clean run. Aidan Oliver’s yard can ready one for these ordinary handicaps and W J Lee is an eye-catching booking in this company. He doesn’t have to improve a bundle to win a race like this; he just needs to reproduce the level he’s already shown this spring. In a contest full of doubtful characters, the reliable recent profile counts for plenty, and 11/4 is short enough but fair. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Swift Charm – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Ryan | Trainer: W R Crawford | Form: 07-003 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 33
Swift Charm makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of the exposed older horses look vulnerable. The recent third was a step in the right direction and, as a 3yo carrying just 120, she’s one of the few in here who could still have a bit more to offer over this sort of trip. Drawn 8, she should have every chance to get into a handy rhythm, and Gavin Ryan is well capable of delivering a patient ride in a race that may get messy late on. At 8/1 in a 17-runner field with five places on offer, she’s the sort of each-way punt that makes a lot of sense. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Copper Craft is the percentage call and looks the most solid win bet on recent evidence. For those playing each-way, Swift Charm has the profile of a lightly raced 3yo who can outrun her price and sneak into the frame at least. Deuteronomy and Cleopatra’s Needle are the two obvious dangers if building exactas or forecasts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Icon | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| In The Minus | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Copper Craft | 11/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| La Campanella | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Milverton | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Con | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Albatala | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Alto Sax | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Rushford | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| No Bother Aoife | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miss Americana | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| My Kurkum | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Yquem | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Swift Charm | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Fairyhouse Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango Flare | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Cleopatra’s Needle | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Verhoyen | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 44.44% |
| Im Spartacus | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| Albatala | 4 | 0 | 0% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadhbh Tormey | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Seamie Heffernan | 74 | 11 | 14.86% | 32.43% |
| W J Lee | 241 | 35 | 14.52% | 35.68% |
| Ben Coen | 76 | 11 | 14.47% | 32.89% |
| Gary Carroll | 82 | 11 | 13.41% | 32.93% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Fairyhouse:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 41.18% |
| Mark Fahey | 40 | 7 | 17.5% | 45% |
| Conor David Maxwell | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 25% |
| John S O’Donoghue | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| G M Lyons | 257 | 42 | 16.34% | 40.08% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Fairyhouse racing tips for Friday 5th June 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Fairyhouse today?
The first race at Fairyhouse on Friday 5th June 2026 goes off at 16:20, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Fairyhouse today?
The going at Fairyhouse is reported as GOOD.
How many races are at Fairyhouse today?
There are 8 races on the card at Fairyhouse today, running from 16:20 through to 20:19.
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