Our Fairyhouse racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 21st September 2026. The action gets underway at 15:50 and runs through to 18:57, with going reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Dandyville boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Orla Tynan has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Miss Natalia Lupini’s yard sends out runners with a 22.58% 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% |
| Sam Hardy | Weekender | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 80% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 12 | 3 | 25% | 83.33% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 64.71% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 37 | 4 | 10.81% | 64.86% |
15:50 – Winter Festival Early Bird Ticket Claiming Race
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This does not look a deep claiming race and, on the face of it, Eighteenth Smiles sets a pretty solid standard. Joseph O’Brien’s colt arrives off the back of a breakthrough win, owns the best official rating in the field on 79 and his topspeed figure of 77 is comfortably the strongest piece of evidence on offer. The obvious alternative is Cudawudashuda, who gets plenty of weight from the favourite and now has Colin Keane booked, which catches the eye in a race lacking depth. Shesthedevil has already won once and is respected, but her recent efforts have been a bit mixed. The rest need a fair chunk of improvement, so this looks more about whether the favourite confirms the pecking order than a proper puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Eighteenth Smiles – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 550331 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 77
He is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. That latest win was the first real sign that things had clicked, and the bare numbers back it up too: top-rated on 79 and clear-best on topspeed with 77. In a smallish field over 7f, that combination matters, especially when most of his rivals are either exposed already or still looking for a first proper effort. J M Sheridan knows him well and the O’Brien yard is not in the habit of missing opportunities in races like this. At even money he is no great secret, but he still looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cudawudashuda – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 674 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 49
If you want something to chase home the favourite, Cudawudashuda makes the most appeal. The form figures do not leap off the page, but there has been a gradual hint of progress and this filly is attractively treated at the weights, receiving 12lb from Eighteenth Smiles. The booking of Colin Keane is an obvious positive in a race where small edges can count for plenty, and the Lyons team can place one to good effect in this grade. She does not have the same speed figure as the favourite, but 9/2 looks fair enough for an each-way punt in a field where only a couple make much appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Eighteenth Smiles is the win play and looks the one they all have to beat on ratings, recent form and speed figures. For an each-way alternative, Cudawudashuda appeals most with the weight pull and Colin Keane booked. Shesthedevil is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but her recent runs leave her with a bit to prove.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighteenth Smiles | 1/1 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Shesthedevil | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Tio Joao | 12/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloughleagh Bridge | 25/1 | 20/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Honey Deuce | 14/1 | 22/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Cudawudashuda | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Somethingaboutlove | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
16:25 – Kilminfoyle House Stud Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This is a typically deep Fairyhouse maiden where the obvious form is concentrated among a handful, but there are enough unexposed types to stop it being a straightforward job. River Trieux sets the standard on recent evidence after stepping forward from her debut to finish second and she looks the one they all have to beat. Divine Legend and Almeiyda have both been knocking on the door without quite getting it done, while Nautic Star has the profile of one who keeps running well and should again be thereabouts. Stooked is respected despite a below-par latest effort, and Joyous Heart shaped better than the bare result on her return. Strong enough race for the grade, but not one where I’d want to get too clever.
Top Selections
1. River Trieux – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: 82 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 46
She appeals as the solid one. River Trieux improved markedly from a modest debut ninth to chase home the winner when runner-up next time, and that is often the key move in these Irish fillies’ maidens. Twomey runners tend to know their job after a run or two, and W J Lee is an eye-catching booking in a race where plenty still have questions to answer. The official mark of 79 does not scream certainty, but her profile does: lightly raced, clearly learning, and likely to be suited by this 7f on decent ground. At 9/4 she is no giveaway, but she is the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Nautic Star – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: -23323 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 81
There is a fair chance Nautic Star ends up being one of those fillies who keeps finding one too good, but in a 20-runner maiden that consistency is worth plenty from an each-way angle. Her string of placed efforts reads very well in the context of this race, and the Topspeed figure of 81 is one of the more convincing pieces of hard evidence on offer. Drawn low in 2, she should be able to get a handy position, and Harrington’s filly has fewer mysteries around her than most. Available at 15/2, she looks the value play if the favourite turns out merely solid rather than special.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: River Trieux is the win bet after that clear step forward on her second start. Nautic Star is the each-way punt because she brings the most reliable place form in the field and should give you a run for your money. The obvious dangers are Divine Legend, who has been threatening to win, and Almeiyda, whose form entitles her to serious respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Force | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Ebaka | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Almeiyda | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Divine Legend | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ebony Reign | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Freddiesadienray | 40/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Joyous Heart | 15/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mooncoin | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Nautic Star | 15/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Near Perfection | 16/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Orellana | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Palace Fever | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| River Trieux | 9/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Rosanella | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sing Hallelujah | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Stooked | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Valerie O | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Venerated | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Red Dahlia | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Saga Lucia | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Divine Legend |
16:57 – La Bucca Restaurant Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This is a proper Fairyhouse handicap puzzle with 21 runners charging over 7f, and there are plenty arriving with bits of recent form that make them dangerous. Givehertilxmas heads the market after a solid second and is clearly on a workable mark, while Moyassr has been knocking loudly on the door and Phoenix Pairc comes here off a win. Naoi is another with obvious claims if bouncing back from a lesser effort, and La La Lucrative has been holding form well enough in similar company. That said, this doesn’t look a deep race full of lurkers waiting to be unleashed; it looks more like a compressed handicap where track position, a clean passage and a touch of tactical luck will decide it. In that sort of contest, I want one with current momentum and another at a bigger each-way price who is drawn to get involved.
Top Selections
1. Givehertilxmas – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Gerard Keane | Form: 06-032 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 67
She looks the percentage call. That recent form line of 06-032 tells a straightforward story: she has been building back towards her best and the latest second suggests her turn is near. An opening mark in the low 70s still gives her room if she can reproduce that effort here, and having Colin Keane aboard in a race where decisions matter is no bad thing at all. From stall 10 she should have options rather than excuses, and in a race full of runners with patchier profiles she brings the right mix of current form and handicapping potential. Available at 5/1, she makes plenty of appeal as the win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Rappell – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Paul W Flynn | Form: 062103 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 65
Rappell is the one that appeals as an each-way punt, particularly with five places on offer. He comes here on the back of a respectable third after a win two starts ago, so his recent profile is stronger than his double-figure odds imply. Drawn in stall 1, he could get a lovely economical trip if things fall right, and that matters around here when the field is this big. He doesn’t need to improve dramatically to hit the frame off 72; he just needs another honest run at the trip, and he has been giving those lately. At 11/1, he looks overpriced for a horse arriving in form and with a solid racing weight.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Givehertilxmas is the win bet because she arrives in the best recent form and looks fairly treated. Rappell is the each-way alternative at a bigger price, with his draw and recent consistency making him easy to like for a place at least. The obvious dangers are Moyassr, who has been threatening to win, and Naoi if able to shrug off that last run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Emperor | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Naoi | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Comfort Line | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Dandymaria | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Loingseoir | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Thru And Thru | 25/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Moyassr | 15/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Rappell | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Venetian Star | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| La La Lucrative | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Pairc | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Banshof | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Covert Legend | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Givehertilxmas | 5/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Perth | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Treasured Royal | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Prince Andorra | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Orphanina | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Elly Bay | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Simmering Seas | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Dervo Annie | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Venetian Star |
17:27 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This is a competitive fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the 3yos look to have a clear grip on it. Mai Dahlia arrives on the back of a smooth hat-trick bid after progressing with each start, while Never The Same is open to plenty more after getting off the mark and now steps into handicap company with obvious appeal. Prevalence is respected despite flopping last time, and Thenandnow has been running to a solid level in better races than this. Back Down Under is the one older mare who makes plenty of appeal from a handy low draw and racing off just 128, while Bella Colombia has enough consistency to get involved. Tricky enough from a betting angle, but it doesn’t look a race to get too clever in.
Top Selections
1. Never The Same – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shay Wallace | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 8-41 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 71
She’s the one I want on side. That form string only tells part of the story, because she looked a filly learning quickly when second on her return and then did the job properly when winning last time. An opening mark of 89 looks fair rather than harsh, especially in a race where several rivals are either exposed or arrive with a question to answer. Joseph O’Brien’s 3yos in this sort of contest are always worth respecting, and the market already knows it, but 9/2 still makes plenty of sense for a progressive sort who could easily have a bit in hand over 7f. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Back Down Under – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor | Trainer: Padraig Roche | Form: -64504 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 77
She looks the each-way value in the race. The recent figures don’t scream winner, but that latest fourth was a fair effort and suggested she’s coming back to a workable level. A low draw in stall 1 should be no bad thing around here if she can hold a handy position, and racing off 128 in a 13-runner fillies’ handicap gives her a fighting chance against rivals carrying more weight. She’s not as sexy as some of the unexposed 3yos, but she has enough pace figures to suggest she can be competitive, and 13/2 for four places is perfectly reasonable for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Never The Same is the win play, as she has the profile of a filly still ahead of the assessor. Back Down Under appeals as the each-way alternative, especially with four places on offer and a good draw to work from. The obvious dangers are Mai Dahlia, who is progressing fast, and Prevalence if you’re willing to forgive the latest flop.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noli Timere | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Prevalence | 7/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Mai Dahlia | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Temperance | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Treasure Rose | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Glory To Be | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Stars Will Shine | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 8/1 | 14/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Back Down Under | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Bella Colombia | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Never The Same | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Star Strewn | 16/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Thenandnow | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
17:57 – Castlebridge Consignment Blenheim Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This looks a proper juvenile Listed contest rather than a soft touch, with the market understandably centred on Livenka and Marco Polo. The former brings the strongest fillies’ form and gets plenty of weight from some of the colts, while Marco Polo arrives on the back of a smart win and represents the Ballydoyle team. Big Negotiator has the figures to get involved if forgiven a poor latest run, and The Scallionator comes here race-fit after a productive campaign. Nail House and Where Love Lives have bits of form that entitle them to respect, but both need to bounce back. In a field of 11 over 6f at Fairyhouse, pace, track position and a little bit of tactical sharpness will matter. It is a good race, but not an impossible one to unravel.
Top Selections
1. Livenka – 2/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 33114 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 93
Livenka makes plenty of appeal. She had put together a nice progressive sequence before finishing fourth last time, and that bare result does not put me off in the slightest given the level she had already shown. A mark of 104 is right up there in this field, and she gets in here with just 126, which is a notable edge against the principal male opposition. Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking as ever for a yard that knows exactly how to place a sharp 2yo filly, and 2/1 looks fair rather than cramped in a race where a few of her rivals still have something to prove at this level. She holds strong claims. Bet type: win.
Bet: WIN
2. Big Negotiator – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: 210410 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 94
Big Negotiator is the value angle if you are prepared to forgive that last-time zero. Before that, the profile was that of a smart and progressive sort, and his figures stack up very well indeed: a 104 rating and the joint-best Topspeed number in the line-up tell their own story. He also gets in with 129, which keeps him very competitive at these weights. P Twomey does not tilt at races like this for the fun of it, and W J Lee is exactly the rider you want in a tactical 6f contest around Fairyhouse. At 11/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt against the shorter-priced pair. Bet type: each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back Livenka to win; she looks the most solid combination of class, weight and current level. For an each-way play, Big Negotiator appeals at the prices and has the raw figures to make the frame at the very least. Marco Polo is the obvious danger and could easily be better than we have seen, while The Scallionator is not one to dismiss lightly if reproducing his latest effort.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catuai | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Lars Soldier | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Marco Polo | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Nail House | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| The Scallionator | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Where Love Lives | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Big Negotiator | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Fighting Tears | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Golden Alibi | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Livenka | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lola De Valence | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Livenka |
| Sam Hardy | Livenka |
| Lee Sobot | Marco Polo |
18:27 – Fairyhouse.ie Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This looks a proper little nursery rather than a weak late-card scramble, with several arriving from stronger maiden company and a few opening marks that could easily underestimate them. Pink Venom brings the most obvious consistency after a pair of placed efforts, while Captain James Cook is the one with the standout ratings profile despite not yet getting his head in front. Prince Of Peppard is another interesting one off a feather weight, and Bold Commander has been knocking around in better races than this. April Mist has already won but now has to concede plenty. In a nine-runner field over 6f at Fairyhouse, tactical position and how these youngsters settle should matter plenty, so it is a race where raw ability and handicap leniency may just trump bare form figures.
Top Selections
1. Captain James Cook – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 0766 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 78
He is the one I want on side. The form figures do not leap off the page, but an opening nursery mark of 81 is a serious hint that better is expected, and his Topspeed figure of 78 is comfortably among the best in the field. There has been enough in those four runs to suggest he has been learning in stronger company than this, and dropping into a handicap off just 125lb could be the making of him. Wayne Lordan is a notable booking for Ballydoyle, and at 5/1 he looks the class angle in a race where several still have something to prove. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Prince Of Peppard – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Rory Mulligan | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 9674 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 80
He makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. That latest fourth suggested he is beginning to get the hang of things, and his figures are better than the market seems to be giving him credit for. A rating of 83 alongside a Topspeed of 80 says there is substance here, while the low weight of 123lb is a real asset in a race where some of the principals are carrying more established burdens. J P Murtagh’s juveniles often improve once switched into handicaps, and 10/1 feels a bit dismissive for one with this profile. He looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly do a bit more. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Captain James Cook is the win play, as he looks the one most likely to improve past this field now handicapping. Prince Of Peppard is the each-way punt with three places on offer, particularly given his low weight and stronger numbers than his odds imply. Pink Venom is the obvious danger after two solid placed runs, while Bold Commander is another who would not surprise if stepping forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Mist | 9/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Bold Commander | 6/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Surge | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Scarlet Dream | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Captain James Cook | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Pink Venom | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Prince Of Peppard | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lily Bear | 18/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Dawn | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
18:57 – Fairyhouse Return Of The Jumps On October 10th Handicap
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat
This is a proper end-of-card sprint handicap: big field, plenty with bits and pieces of form, and no shortage of pace angles. Clonmacash arrives off a win and is clearly in the mix again, while Nouvel Espoir has been knocking hard on the door and looks sure to be popular with Colin Keane booked. Irish Rumour also comes here in winning form and is nicely berthed low, whereas Four Blondes is one at a price if the race sets up for something finishing late. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because several are closely matched around the same mark and draw bias could yet play its part over this sharp 6f.
Top Selections
1. Nouvel Espoir – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: James M Barcoe | Form: 414432 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 60
Nouvel Espoir is the one I want on side. He has been admirably consistent of late, with figures of 4432 since that win, and this does not look any stronger than races in which he has already been competitive. The 6lb lower weight than some of the main market rivals helps, and Colin Keane is exactly the sort you want aboard in a cavalry charge like this. He is not the flashiest profile in the field, but he is solid, well enough treated, and arrives in the kind of form that tends to hold up in these ordinary sprint handicaps. At 11/2, he looks a fair win play. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Four Blondes – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 8-4056 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 81
Four Blondes makes plenty of each-way appeal from stall 1 and, at the prices, she looks a bit overlooked. Her recent form does not leap off the page, but that topspeed figure of 81 is one of the better numbers in the field and suggests she retains enough ability to make her presence felt in a race of this nature. She is down near the foot of the weights, has a favourable low draw, and this is exactly the sort of big-field handicap where a well-handicapped finisher can sneak into the frame. At 11/1 with five places on offer, she makes more appeal than plenty shorter than her. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nouvel Espoir is the percentage call for the win bet: reliable recent form, a workable mark, and Keane booked. Four Blondes is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with the low draw and strong topspeed figure making her interesting. Clonmacash and Irish Rumour are obvious dangers, while Bundle Of Interest is another who would not surprise if the wide draw does not undo him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmacash | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Bad Boy Rizz | 13/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Cry | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bundle Of Interest | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Irish Rumour | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Nouvel Espoir | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Dandyville | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Hello Stacia | 20/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Perfect Base | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Four Blondes | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Jackie Jump Up | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Go Out | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Coincidental Glory | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Are You In Or Out | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| One Cool Bear | 25/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Top Biller | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Caffu Zafeen | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Amanirenas | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
Fairyhouse Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandyville | 4 | 2 | 50% | 100% |
| Are You In Or Out | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Loingseoir | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Amanirenas | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Rappell | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orla Tynan | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Ben Coen | 96 | 16 | 16.67% | 36.46% |
| Colin Keane | 156 | 25 | 16.03% | 42.95% |
| W J Lee | 264 | 37 | 14.02% | 35.98% |
| J M Sheridan | 101 | 13 | 12.87% | 36.63% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Fairyhouse:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Natalia Lupini | 31 | 7 | 22.58% | 38.71% |
| Padraig Roche | 77 | 14 | 18.18% | 41.56% |
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 34.78% |
| G M Lyons | 265 | 45 | 16.98% | 40.75% |
| J P Murtagh | 160 | 26 | 16.25% | 44.38% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Fairyhouse racing tips for Monday 21st September 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Monday 21st September 2026 goes off at 15:50, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Fairyhouse today?
The going at Fairyhouse is reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered).
How many races are at Fairyhouse today?
There are 7 races on the card at Fairyhouse today, running from 15:50 through to 18:57.
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