December 04 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7581 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Stalled after promising debut in strong Curragh maiden but back to that level off handy opening mark over C&D last month, bumped turning in but still getting first run when beating strong-finishing Adrienne 0.5l; 7lb rise so 4lb worse off with that rival here.
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12

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jamarr

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won two C&D nurseries last winter and posted several solid runs in defeat on turf this term including at Cork last time; one to consider back on this surface.

9/1

4th

12

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Jamarr

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

3yo won two on the AW last season; 0-9 on turf, though he did go close in a 6.5f Limerick rated race in July; no show in two handicaps since that run and was slowly away last time at the Curragh; others appeal more.

22/1

7th

8

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Jamarr

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

3yo is a two-time AW winner at 1m; 0-8 on turf but has run well in defeat including a 0.5l second in a 6.5f rated race at Limerick (good) last month; soft ground not ideal at Galway latest; 4lb wrong but should be staying on at the finish.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 033

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved on each of three runs in Britain for Olly Murphy, final start (having been gelded) when third in Ripon maiden (6f, soft); bought for 40,000gns at Tattersalls Horses-In-Training Sale and upped in trip here for AW/handicap debut on first run for yard.
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19th

12

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bishopton

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won C&D maiden last summer before following up over the same trip in Down Royal handicap; back to that level of form on latest when strong-finishing 1/2l off an all-the-way winner here over 6f in December; back up to career-high mark but return to 7f to suit and respected.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 0967

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay over this trip at Listowel and left with plenty to do over 7f on AW debut last month; could have more to offer back at this trip for handicap debut.
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2nd

3

(8)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Vlhova

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got first win at Killarney in July off 64 (1m, yielding to soft); finished a short head in front of Stormie Outlook but 1l behind Still She Blooms at Listowel last time (1m, heavy); in the mix again.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Vlhova

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Third of 17 over 1m at Cork in June before a below-par Tipperary run; bounced back to score on yielding-to-soft at Killarney; maintained improvement with Galway third on stable debut; a leading contender.

11/2

4

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Vlhova

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Third of 17 over 1m at Cork in June before a below-par Tipperary run; bounced back to score at Killarney; up 6lb and now makes debut for this stable; acts well on soft ground.

8/1

4th
5 (10)
Adrienne

11/4

Form: 0862

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Late progress in all three turf maidens in second half of season and again on handicap debut over C&D last month, coming from well back to get within 0.5l of Ja'marr, having had to weave her way through; 4lb better off with that rival so big player if getting a clearer run.
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1st

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:05 Punchestown

Adrienne

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden has taken well to hurdles, winning a Fairyhouse maiden on debut and running some fine races in defeat since; has to find more to win but should be in the mix.

7/1

4th

8

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Adrienne

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

No great shakes in failing to win on the Flat but has won a maiden over hurdles and performed well in the face of some stiff tasks; however, this is another, and she's held by Majolique on Naas form.

25/1

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:30 Naas

Adrienne

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden (rated 70) got off the mark over timber at Fairyhouse in November (soft-to-heavy) and highly tried since, notably getting up for second behind clear winner Narciso Has in Grade 2 at Leopardstown; never really recovered from blunder three out in valuable mares' handicap at same venue early this month; place claims on ground she handles.

11/2

14/1

Form: 0889

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ridden by inexperienced 10lb claimer on handicap debut over C&D last month when made plenty of use of before fading; dropped 4lb and senior rider takes over.
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3

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:05 Clonmel

Whats New

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

Mercurial character has placed in several maiden hurdles that were stronger than this; 17.5l fourth at Bellewstown and 21l third at Killarney the most recent of his runs over obstacles; creditable sixth on Flat at Gowran last month; big chance on figures but not the most trustworthy individual.

2/1

6th

13

(12)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Whats New

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Has made the frame in two runs in maiden hurdles (soundly beaten both times) since a below-par Flat run at Navan; last season's Roscommon win was gained over 1m4f; later ran well over 1m6f at the Curragh, so no major stamina doubt.

8/1

3rd

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:22 Killarney

Whats New

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner has placed a couple of times over hurdles, oftentimes exhibiting quirky behaviour; fourth at Bellewstown last time (2m1f, yielding) when 17.5l behind the winner; fighting it out for a place maybe the best he can hope for.

13/1

Form: 89770

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in opening handicap runs at Bellewstown and Galway (behind Source Code) when never landing a blow; down 4lb but still hard to be confident in.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0801

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.
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7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

1st

10

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Source Code

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company with blinkers on; watch market for signs of confidence; seemingly the stable selected.

8/1

Form: 00781

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Wasn't progressing in maidens but much improved on handicap debut at Gowran in October (7f, soft-to-heavy), justifying market support quite readily in beating Your Call over 2l; up 7lb but could still be nicely treated providing she handles the surface.
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3rd

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Chica Guerrera

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; Sligo second early last month was on very soft ground; prominent all the way before fading into fourth over 1m2f on good ground at Leopardstown last time.

7/1

4th

2

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Chica Guerrera

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; recent Sligo second was on very soft ground; would probably benefit from an ease.

8/1

2nd

5

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Chica Guerrera

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Versatile as regards trip; 1m4f winner last year and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields at the Curragh, latterly over 1m; too keen on last month's return; would prefer it softer.

11/1

Form: 06008

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.
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9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

8/1

10th
11 (11)
In The Minus

25/1

Form: 07909

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in handicaps at Sligo and Down Royal; longer trip should suit and gelded since last run.
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5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

17:30 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Limerick win last summer came over 7f (good); similar level of form hurdling (won Galway maiden), jumping has let him down of late; unproven over this far.

20/1

Form: 60586

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.
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11th

3

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.

25/1

11th

3

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:44 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

74-rated filly has run four times without making the frame; cheekpieces tried now; would have a better chance in a handicap.

14/1

14/1

Form: 0006

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Addition of tongue-tie coincided with some improvement on handicap debut at Naas in September; back from a break and not one to rule out.
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13th

8

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zuzzudio

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth over a little further than this at Roscommon on seasonal debut; appeared not to stay the extended 1m1f at Gowran last time; cheekpieces now, in addition to tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

25/1

Form: 006

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held in three maidens, of limited appeal here on handicap debut.
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6th

4

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Felicity Smoak

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul Nolan

Poor form over hurdles on winter ground; showed promise when a long-priced second of 18 over 1m2f at Fairyhouse last June; on the same mark now.

12/1

25/1

Form: 800

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.
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14th

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

City Pass

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

14th

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

City Pass

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €30.70
Straight Forecast €30.25
Tricast €445.69
Trifecta €659.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adrienne

POSTDATA:

Temps Leve

The Irish Sun:

Source Code

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Adrienne