December 11 / 14.55 Dundalk (AW)

14.55

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

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13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 252763

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Now a 15-race maiden; runner-up on five occasions, including three over 6f at this venue; put in two below-par displays before showing more like his best form when third of then behind two older rivals in a C&D handicap last Friday; overall profile is concerning, and has sometimes looked a tricky customer, but this appears to be a good opportunity.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mint Man

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f back there latest; blinkers added and he's back on a winnable mark.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Mint Man

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Course form figures of 1-2 over 6f, the win coming off 1lb higher last August; has won over 5f on AW; below best in two outings this season but could revive back at this venue.

8/1

8th

5

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Mint Man

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

One win apiece on turf/AW; well beaten behind Nezeeh on sole C&D try in October when trying to make all; should be all the better for return run at Dundalk last month but others look more likely.

16/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 666358

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished in front of the higher-rated Mint Man when third over C&D three starts ago; two subsequent handicap runs over 6f here have been less encouraging.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, short of room then stumbled and unseated over 1f out

7/1

1st

1

(9)

14th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

13/2

4th

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

10/1

Form: 450897

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has run well in maidens including at this venue; poor handicap form during the summer raises doubts, but perhaps she can find her best form again after a break; rated 74 at the start of the season, now down to 59; would be in the mix if running up to her career-high mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Abiding Star

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

Took a slight step forward on two previous runs this season when a 3.25l sixth of 11 off 51 in a 5f Down Royal handicap on latest; needs much more back in maiden company.

12/1

6th

9

(9)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Abiding Star

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

13-race maiden; has shown very little in two 6f runs this season; first time with cheekpieces; questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 22-050

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Some promise in two 5f maidens in Britain; came on from yard debut/reappearance when beaten 4l in fifth in 5f handicap at Tipperary in August; never in the hunt in large-field 6f handicap at the Curragh eight days later.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(13)

14th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Magic Force

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Some promise in two 5f maidens in Britain at two; ran respectably in a C&D maiden in December on fourth Irish start; blinkered for the first time now.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

11th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Magic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

Some promise in two 5f maidens in Britain; came on from yard debut/reappearance when beaten 4l in fifth in 5f handicap at Tipperary in August; never in the hunt in large-field 6f handicap at the Curragh eight days later.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

11th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Magic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

in touch with leaders on inner early, dropped to rear over 3f out, headway towards far side from over 2f out, no extra up the centre inside final furlong

7/1

8/1

Form: 87

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started slowly and always at the back on debut over 6f here in February; after a break, again started slowly when stepped up to 1m here four weeks ago; made late progress into mid-field; hard to see him being effective over this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

2nd

9

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Happy Henry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.

9/2

10/1

Form: 4/00-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fourth in two small-field races at two for Richard Hannon; struggled in outings over 1m and 5f last season; did not look straightforward over 6f here on last month's Irish debut; hood worn then is left off now.
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6th

6

(7)

11th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G A Kingston

Fourth in two small-field races at two for Richard Hannon; struggled in outings over 1m and 5f last season; did not look straightforward over 6f here on last month's Irish debut; hood worn then is left off now.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

11th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G A Kingston

prominent, went second after 1f, lost second and weakened from under 3f out

10/1

7th

7

(11)

20th Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

extremely keen to post

33/1

25/1

Form: 9-090

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a leading stable but nothing to suggest she can feature; absent since last of 12 over this trip at Cork in June; first time with blinkers.
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7th

7

(3)

11th Dec 2024

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14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Soar Beyond

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: D K Weld

From a leading stable but nothing to suggest she can feature; absent since last of 12 over this trip at Cork in June; first time with blinkers.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Soar Beyond

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: D K Weld

From a leading stable but nothing to suggest she can feature; absent since last of 12 over this trip at Cork in June; first time with blinkers.

25/1

12th

14

(15)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Soar Beyond

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

From a leading stable; impossible to make a case for her in a maiden at this stage.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €2.50
Straight Forecast €2.67
Trifecta €6.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mint Man

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mint Man

POSTDATA:

Mint Man

The Irish Sun:

Mint Man