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Monday tips: Johnny Ward's best bets at Killarney and Fairyhouse

Last Updated: Sun 4 Oct 2026

Irish racing expert Johnny Ward bids to get a new week off to a flying start with six selections across Killarney and Fairyhouse. Enjoy both meetings live on Racing TV.

1.00 Killarney: Darivan

9/2

Johnny Murtagh won this race two years ago, and this race is weaker than the two maidens this promising colt has contested so far.

He makes plenty of appeal on his third outing here.

2.10 Killarney: Down The Glen

12/1

Has proved a shade disappointing since his handicap debut here, although he did score at Galway last year plus has run some good races in defeat, with his last run at Galway readily excused.

He appeals each-way at the likely odds.

2.45 Killarney: Concaire

11/2

Concaire was unlucky over this trip at Navan two starts ago, and ended up losing a lot of ground after breaking well early at Clonmel when drawn low last time out.

He looks very well-handicapped, but I'd also consider a saver on the reserve, Oppenheimer.

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3.20 Killarney: Back Straight

20/1

This race was moved from Cork, since which time Magnum Cor joined the new race having won at Bellewstown last time out.

Back Straight is a 33-1 chance, based on a rating of 88, but Action is 5-2, and there must be every chance he will disappoint again.

The Michael O'Callaghan-trained selection can reach the frame if he improves a shade more.

4.30 Killarney: Believe Believe

7/2

Did us a favour when scoring at 5-1 at Punchestown in September.

This is a tougher assignment, but he should keep on progressing, and he has the assistance of Reese Holohan.

4.50 Fairyhouse: Full Noise

6/1

Has a liking for this track and has been in good form since returning from a lengthy absence.

He's also likely to offer some value here, too, so I'm siding with him.

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