Irish racing tips: Johnny Ward's Fairyhouse Easter Festival selections

Irish racing tips: Johnny Ward's Fairyhouse Easter Festival selections

By Johnny Ward
Last Updated: Sat 4 Apr 2026
Irish racing expert Johnny Ward takes aim at the action on day one of the Fairyhouse Easter Festival plus also has a selection at Cork on Saturday, all live on Racing TV.

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3.50 Fairyhouse: Sine Qua Non

Johnny Ward
Sine Qua Non
15:50 Fairyhouse
J: Mark Walsh
T: P Roche
Finished: PU SP: 11/5
This One Is A Strong Fancy

4.02 Cork: Kerdos

Johnny Ward
Kerdos
16:02 Cork
J: Jack Kearney
T: Stephen Thorne
Finished: 9thSP: 14/1

4.25 Fairyhouse: Court Compliance

Johnny Ward
Court Compliance
16:25 Fairyhouse
J: P. Byrnes
T: W Durkan
Finished: 6thSP: 13/2

5.00 Fairyhouse: Davy Crockett

Johnny Ward
Davy Crockett
17:00 Fairyhouse
J: Mark Walsh
T: W. P. Mullins
Finished: 14thSP: 9/1

5.45 Cork: Nod Of Approval

Johnny Ward
Nod Of Approval
17:45 Cork
J: Shane Foley
T: Mrs J Harrington
Finished: 6thSP: 6/1
My Best Bet At Cork On Saturday

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