14:50 Fairyhouse (IRE) 16 Feb 2026
Fairyhouse Easter Festival 4th - 6th April Rated Chase
5YO plus
Winner €13,200 - 3 declared to run
Heavy (prec inspection 7.30am)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Drizzle
Temperature: 0.6° - 9.5°
Rainfall: 0.28mm
Wind: 12.1 mph NW
Last Update: 15/02/2026 17:00x
Bookies best price percentage = 106.55%
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Yard won this race last year; pulled up in the Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park on his latest start. Effective over 2 1/2-3 1/2m; out of form this year and his jumping has been an issue but Irish National third here sets the standard; could outclass these.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 in the Group 3 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) in a Grade 3 chase won by Now Is The Hour last month on his latest outing.
Yard won this race last year; pulled up in the Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park on his latest start. Effective over 2 1/2-3 1/2m; out of form this year and his jumping has been an issue but Irish National third here sets the standard; could outclass these.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| T | W P Mullins | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form but did not find much having looked a threat down the field in the Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown on his most recent start. Effective over 2-3m, acts on soft and best on a sound surface; dangerous if allowed to dictate.
Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 15l behind Jacob's Ladder at 33-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form but did not find much having looked a threat down the field in the Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown on his most recent start. Effective over 2-3m, acts on soft and best on a sound surface; dangerous if allowed to dictate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 37 | 7 | 6 | 18.9% | |
| Chase | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 41 | 7 | 6 | 17.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | J P Ryan | 41 | 7 | 6 | 17.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when a well-placed 2 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Thurles on his most recent run, in a race dominated from the front. Trainer in form; effective over 2-2 1/2m and generally consistent if a touch frustrating.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 14 behind Rising Dust beaten 2 1/4l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 5f (yielding) last month.
Ran to form when a well-placed 2 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Thurles on his most recent run, in a race dominated from the front. Trainer in form; effective over 2-2 1/2m and generally consistent if a touch frustrating.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6.7% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
QUAI DE BOURBON is not the most convincing of jumpers, but his class may tell against just two rivals with cheekpieces reapplied. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding ran a cracker when third behind Haiti Couleurs in the Irish Grand National here last year and this isn't demanding as the assignments he's faced so far this term. Jigoro hasn't won since taking a maiden hurdle at Navan over two years ago but he did at least offer some encouragement at Thurles last time. Drumgill has done most of his winning over much shorter trips and will need to find a bit more.
Expert View Verdict
QUAI DE BOURBON has a big weight to carry here but he should have too much class for his rivals. His best performance over fences came when placing here in the Irish National last spring and this looks a nice prep following disappointments in a pair of high end handicaps this term. Drumgill has some stamina questions to answer but he is likely to get an easy lead and he's been in good form in handicaps of late so will be a danger if allowed to dictate a steady pace. The consistent Jigoro should run his race but has a bit to find on form.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft - Heavy | 5 | Sa Majeste | 7 | 11 1 | - | 106-215 | 39 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Paul Townend | 11/ 10 | 6:34.50 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 4 | Velvet Elvis | 8 | 11 6 | - | P12P6-P | 66 days | G P Cromwell (39 miles) | Keith Donoghue | 7/ 1 | 7:25.20 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 6 | Velvet Elvis | 7 | 11 4 | - | 516-0PP | 42 days | T Gibney (39 miles) | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/ 2 | 6:31.06 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 9 | Full Time Score | 8 | 10 13 | - | 23113-6 | 43 days | H De Bromhead (113 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 10/ 3 | 6:49.70 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 5 | Snugsborough Benny | 9 | 10 12 | - | 61319U | 48 days | L P Cusack (64 miles) | Denis O'Regan | 11/ 8 | 6:14.10 | |
| 2018 | Soft - Heavy | 6 | Westerner Point | 9 | 10 11 | - | 11-8287 | 32 days | E O'Grady (166 miles) | Phillip Enright | 6/ 1 | 6:51.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | DNF | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 |