All roads lead to Fairyhouse Racecourse on July 9, where tradition intertwines with thrill in another chapter of Irish racing excellence. Nestled in the heart of County Meath, Fairyhouse stands as one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting venues—a place where legends are made and unforgettable memories come to life. From the famous BoyleSports Irish Grand National on Easter Monday to the festive charm of the Winter Festival, Fairyhouse is known for high-quality race days filled with energy, elegance, and electric finishes.
At 16:00, the action begins with the Dino Family Day Claiming Race, run over 1m1f210yds with a prize purse of €10,000. Leading entries include Alice Monet, Brandon Creek (GB), Wonderfulwonderful, Spent All Me Money, and Show Your Workings.
At 16:30, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden takes center stage. This 6f20yds contest for promising fillies offers a €18,000 purse. Runners include Atallah, Aurora Mist, Dancing Saxon, Dreamy Skies, Nando Lily, Pivotal Attack (GB), Precise, Quiet Mutiny, Smexy, Stella Amorosa, Teewinot, Two Fine Shoez, Wedding Year, and Whats It All About.
At 17:00, the colts and geldings take to the track in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden over 6f20yds, also offering €18,000. Key contenders include Bad Boy Rizz, Charles Fort (GB), Chicago Call, Glowgetter, Krasimir, One Cool Bear, Stock Market (GB), Two Strike, Which Wolf Wins, and Zarvali.
The 17:30 contest is the Fairyhouse Winter Festival 29th & 30th November Rated Race, a staying race over 1m6f with a €16,000 purse. Top names in this stamina test include Brosna Town, Baltic Bird (GB), Granite Bay (GB), Not Just Any Eagle, Rock of Ireland, Day Trader (FR), and Londonofficecallin.
At 18:00, the marquee race arrives—the Group 3 Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes, featuring a top-class lineup of fillies over 1m6f for a lucrative €70,000. Runners include Comic Book (GB), Drawn To Dream, Enfranchise, Goodie Two Shoes, Lemsairbat (FR), Royal Entry, Santorini Star, Island Hopping, and Umala.
At 18:30, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden over 7f features a strong field for a €14,500 prize. Leading runners include Freelance Dancer, Battle Borne, Copper Craft, Lahore Da King, Launch Time (GB), Ribble Emperor, Barnattin, Burford Beauty, No More Kisses, Perfect Base, Posh Spirit, Qvee, Sandi O Mali, Sara Verdier, Shakazia, Skippinandajumpin, Suerte, and Winters Breath.
At 19:00, the cheerfully named Free Ice Cream For All Children Handicap takes place over 7f, offering a €22,000 prize. Notable names include Blues Emperor, Exquisite Acclaim, Four Blondes, Facethepuckout, I Bid You Ajou (FR), and Imperial Dream.
Bringing the day to a poignant close at 19:30 is the Farewell To Peter Roe Handicap, run over 7f for a €11,500 purse. As Fairyhouse bids adieu to a beloved figure, contenders include Port Louis, Darkdeserthighway, No Knee Never, Dynamic Force, Una Matata, Verhoyen (GB), I’m Spartacus, Pinball Wizard, Senna’s Girl, Clonmacash (GB), Never Not Lucky, Venetian, Masked Angel, Ohmali, Expert Analysis, Zaraahmando, and Bella Mistiko.
