Fairyhouse (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 5 October 2026

Fairyhouse (IRE) hosted an exciting afternoon of National Hunt action on 5 October 2026. Set on a Good surface, the meeting featured 5 races that tested the stamina of the field. For those looking for comprehensive Fairyhouse (IRE) results, this Fairyhouse (IRE) race results 5 October 2026 breakdown provides an essential Fairyhouse (IRE) report on how the day unfolded.

Meeting Statistics

Punters faced a difficult day at the office as favourites failed to land a single victory across all five races.

Total runners: 63
Average field size: 12.6
Favourite strike rate: 0%
Biggest-priced winner: Smackwater Jack (IRE), 11.00, Winter Festival November 28th & 29th Handicap Hurdle

Race-by-Race Results

3:05 Racing Again October 10th Mares Handicap Hurdle (16f): Won by Annie's Angel (10.00), trained by Adrian McGuinness and ridden by Conor Smithers. 2nd: Victoria Kesia (21.00, 5.5 lengths); 3rd: Hashtag Doyen (21.00, 1.75 lengths).
3:40 Adare Manor Opportunity Mares Maiden Hurdle (20f): Won by Princess Aveen (9.50), trained by W R Crawford and ridden by Alan O'Sullivan. 2nd: La Muleta (5.50, 0.1 lengths); 3rd: Born Believing (4.33, 13 lengths).
4:15 Winter Festival Tickets On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle (20f): Won by Well Bud (4.33), trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy and ridden by Jack Kennedy. 2nd: Its Time For A Run (4.50, 2.5 lengths); 3rd: Gunnery Sergeant (26.00, 4.25 lengths).
4:50 Winter Festival November 28th & 29th Handicap Hurdle (24f): Won by Smackwater Jack (11.00), trained by Mrs Denise Foster and ridden by Danny Gilligan. 2nd: Mickey Cohen (6.50, 0.5 lengths); 3rd: Broken Ice (7.00, 4.25 lengths).
5:25 Fairyhouse Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (24f): Won by Chanceitlucky (8.50), trained by Adrian Murray and ridden by Kevin Healy. 2nd: Comeonarchie (26.00, 3.75 lengths); 3rd: Head For Home (15.00, 0.5 lengths).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

It was a highly competitive meeting with no single trainer or jockey dominating the winner's enclosure. Trainers Adrian McGuinness, W R Crawford, Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Mrs Denise Foster, and Adrian Murray each secured 1 victory. Similarly, jockeys Conor Smithers, Alan O'Sullivan, Jack Kennedy, Danny Gilligan, and Kevin Healy each recorded 1 win.

Insight

The meeting at Fairyhouse proved to be a challenging one for market followers, as the favourite strike rate finished at 0%. Several market leaders were turned over, most notably in the final race where the favourite, Gypsy Poet, pulled up.

The standout performance of the day arguably belonged to Smackwater Jack, who provided the biggest-priced victory at 11.00, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the afternoon’s handicaps.

For a full breakdown of the day’s action, view the complete race results here.