December 06 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 630722 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
One win from 21 starts but consistent on turf; first try on this surface when runner-up to Sporting Hero over 6f latest; built up a good lead from the front on that occasion but the outside draw makes life tough.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 400131 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gained his first success for current yard in 6f claimer here last month; fast-finishing third in C&D handicap next time; finished off well when scoring again over 6f latest; probably better over slightly further and 7lb higher now but is in rude health.
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6th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Sporting Hero

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first win on turf here in April (5f) when making all; soundly beaten off revised mark since however over various trips.

14/1

11th

21

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Sporting Hero

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first win on turf at Navan in April off 6lb lower (5f, gd-yld), making all; soundly beaten off revised mark twice since; third reserve.

10/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 425276

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Now a 14-race maiden, including five runner-up finishes; attitude has not impressed at times, including when well beaten behind Court Phoenix in C&D maiden latest; passed over here.
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13th

11

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Mint Man

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Possibly a bit high in the ratings now after a 6f Curragh win on his penultimate start; finished behind Bold Optimist and Cashel Blue in a large-field 6f event at the Curragh 11 days ago.

10/1

19th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Regained the winning thread over C&D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.

9/2

1st

10

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Mint Man

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

AW winner got off the mark on turf at Naas this time last year (6f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower; ran his best race this term when a 2l third of ten back at Naas last time (6f, good); new headgear combination tried; hasn't run too badly at this track in the past.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 479126 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Nine wins at this venue, including this race last year; 15lb higher in the weights now but went close here off 89 in March and runs off 83 here; decent draw and entitled to go well after tough assignment last time.
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8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

5th

4

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; not beaten far in fifth on latest; has gained a majority of his course wins over 5f.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Added tenth course win here last time over 6f (seven-time winner over 5f); that success was his first since September 2024; up 5lb, but he's still fairly treated compared to some of his previous wins.

7/2

7/1

Form: 0-341 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.
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5th

3

(10)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Coogan

Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.

7/1

5th

3

(10)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Coogan

Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.

7/1

1st

1

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: J G Coogan

pressed leader, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden when joined and clear with one other inside final furlong, just held on

4/1

Form: 030825 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winner of 10 races (6f-7f); finished one place ahead of Inishmot Prince when fifth here over 6f latest; handicapped to run well but the trip is a concern (0-10 over 5f).
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

Form: 213711 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins over this trip this year, including two around here; had Sporting Hero back in third for latest success when making every post a winning one; 3lb better off at the weights with that rival now despite the 6lb hike so could still be well treated; first-time blinkers.
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7th

8

(2)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Make Clear

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Peter McCreery

Four AW wins over this trip this year, including two around here; had Sporting Hero back in third for latest success when making every post a winning one; 3lb better off at the weights with that rival now despite the 6lb hike so could still be well treated; first-time blinkers.

5/1

7th

8

(2)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Make Clear

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Peter McCreery

Four AW wins over this trip this year, including two around here; had Sporting Hero back in third for latest success when making every post a winning one; 3lb better off at the weights with that rival now despite the 6lb hike so could still be well treated; first-time blinkers.

5/1

1st

5

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Make Clear

9st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Peter McCreery

made all, switched right from 2f out, ridden and kept on well towards near side final furlong, just did enough

8/1

Form: 367107 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a good year with turf wins at Down Royal and Naas plus C&D win off 64 last month; used up a lot of energy to get prominent from outside draw here last time but gifted ideal draw on this occasion; contender.
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1st

9

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Hero Of The Hour

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for his previous trainers; made a bright start for this stable when fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse last month; mid-division in two more recent outings.

14/1

10th

9

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second.

12/1

12th

11

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Hero Of The Hour

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement.

8/1

28/1

Form: 763096

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.
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1

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Revenite

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain for Roger Varian but became regressive; best Irish run when second at 50-1 over C&D 12 months ago; subsequent form raises doubts.

16/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

15/2

Form: 061250 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.
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10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

11th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Listed company latest and even stiffer task awaits here.

50/1

Form: 596318 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; first-time cheekpieces; first start for new yard; good jockey booking but others are better treated.
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10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

9th

2

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

The Poacher Daly

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak C&D maiden (yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; first start for new yard; looks high enough in the weights.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta €16.50
Straight Forecast €15.48
Tricast €244.29
Trifecta €264.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inishmot Prince

The Irish Sun:

Never Shout Never

TOPSPEED:

Make Clear

POSTDATA:

Sporting Hero

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Inishmot Prince