December 11 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 12 runners
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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 000701 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Came in for market support prior to bolting up by 5l over C&D last month having shown very little previously; major player again despite hefty 13lb hike.
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1st

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

The Real Screamer

10st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Was gaining his third AW win when ready winner over extended 1m2f in January when last seen; career-high mark now and unproven over this longer trip.

12/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

The Real Screamer

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual C&D winner off lower marks; some good runs on Turf last year but absent since July so race-fitness a possible issue.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 070132

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Scored from the basement mark at Gowran in October and not beaten far at all in two C&D runs since; his mark is edging up without winning and this looks competitive but can't put a line through him.
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

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2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 0896

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper on debut in 2023; hasn't managed to build on that but one of her better recent efforts when beaten 3l in a 2m handicap here a fortnight ago; marked drop in trip may find her out this time though.
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18th

11

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Is She Now

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: V C Ward

Modest stayer on the Flat; beaten 9l when sixth of 15 at Bellewstown last summer on only handicap start over hurdles.

16/1

12th

7

(6)

11th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Is She Now

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: V C Ward

Last run was over hurdles, has an outside chance based on a fourth placing in a 23-runner 1m6f Navan contest last autumn; others have stronger claims.

16/1

4th

18

(19)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Is She Now

9st 2lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: V C Ward

Dual-purpose maiden hasn't been getting any nearer in maiden hurdles of late; probably best watched back on the Flat.

25/1

4th
10 (2)
Roderick

20/1

Form: 570706

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All four wins over shorter trips on turf and just one win since 2021; ran okay when staying on for sixth of 14 here earlier in the month over 1m; needs improvement for further this time.
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12th

8

(15)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winner on turf who wasn't beaten far in pair of C&D handicaps last season; no impression in two winter AW spins; capable of getting involved back on turf; handles underfoot conditions.

20/1

22

(21)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Roderick

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19).

12/1

Form: -00909

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Shown very little for her new yard, both over timber and hurdles; 14-race unplaced maiden remains best watched.
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8th

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Wayside Lady

12st 3lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Very modest on the Flat (0-17, rated 37); some signs of ability over hurdles last season; has been sharpened by two Flat runs since joining this stable and may improve; premature to write off.

10/1

10

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

0-16 on the Flat and low-key yard debut at Bellewstown last week; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

15

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

18-race maiden who achieved precious little this year and now in another new yard.

25/1

Form: 016397 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained his second win over 7f here in October; respectable efforts in defeat since without really threatening; has to be stamina doubts on his first try at this sort of trip.
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7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far in a 7f claimer here last month; well beaten twice since over this trip; others preferred.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

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1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

14/1

7th
9 (10)
Omakase

12/1

Form: 56/455

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but has shown she retains ability in trio of runs for this yard after a four year absence; dropped another 2lb after a 6l fifth of 13 over C&D last month and has an each-way squeak.
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1

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Omakase

10st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; despite missing the break, took the step up to 16.5f in her stride when winning at Gowran (good) on latest; player from 6lb higher.

9/2

6

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Omakase

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with a 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; acts with cut in the ground and switch to turf won't be an issue but needs to prove she's as good at this trip.

8/1

6

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Omakase

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with a 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; acts with cut in the ground and switch to turf won't be an issue but needs to prove she's as good at this trip.

8/1

33/1

Form: -08700

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden and has struggled to get involved from rear in two recent runs; has to prove he stays this far.
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1st

21

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Deuteronomy

9st 9lb

T: R P Burns

Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.

8th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Deuteronomy

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

In the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in three attempts this term though.

20/1

Form: 985

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward when beaten roughly 5l here a fortnight ago and entitled to come on for that first run in five months; fair opening mark, drop in trip probably fine and one to consider.
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14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

12

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Saga Des Aigles

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Her seven starts under rules make her one of the most experienced of the contenders; she finished a 25l fifth of eight on her debut for her current stable last time out at Tramore; prior to that she was running on the Flat to little effect; more improvement needed.

13/2

16/1

Form: 0-9008 C

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1-14 here and that win came over 1m4f; placed in three of his last six hurdle starts and in good form but this sort of trip is probably on the sharp side back on the level.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

Form: 000778

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Minor promise for Gavin Cromwell but has looked a bit regressive recently and didn't shape like a return to form was imminent here a fortnight ago; now tried with visor.
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8th

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:45 Clonmel

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

AW Flat winner in UK has been well beaten in two hurdle races, the latest at Tramore last week; best wait for handicaps.

40/1

13th

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

With Gavin Cromwell when tailed off in his previous hurdle race in 2024; plenty of competitive Flat form since then for John McConnell but not overly appealing on this return to jumping action.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-23, the win coming over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; did go off favourite here two weeks ago and a lack of pace after starting slowly wasn't ideal (behind Desert Friend); had previously hinted at a return to form.

7/1

Form: 0/7-00

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
33-race maiden and no worthwhile form for a few years now.
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12th

13

(10)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Knock Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden and hasn't beaten a rival in last three Flat runs; off 135 days.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €2.80
Straight Forecast €2.45
Tricast €31.03
Trifecta €50.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saga Des Aigles

The Irish Sun:

The Real Screamer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Is She Now

POSTDATA:

Wajaaha