December 13 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

Form: 329483 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW in Britain on Tapeta and gave the impression his turn may be near again when staying on for third over C&D latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viva Voce

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last month but he was always out the back in his follow-up bid here (7f) on Saturday; now steps back up in trip but he has something to prove again on this quick turnaround.

9/1

Form: 089232

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
A 26-race maiden but has been knocking on the door again of late and was only beaten a head over C&D 16 days ago; up another 3lb but one to consider with Joyce on board.
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5th

4

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Man Is King

9st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Triple course winner over 1m-1m2f, including on firm; placed elsewhere over 1m4f; 1lb higher than when winning a 0-60 here last month; claims if repeating that effort but has a bit to prove after his last three starts.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Man Is King

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Front-runner who has won three times at Bath (1m/1m2f) since the start of last month, but he didn't get home when fourth of nine over C&D (good to firm) nine days ago; may not face too much competition up front so could still be dangerous.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Man Is King

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Front-runner; modest overall strike-rate but not in recent weeks having won three of his last five races, all victories at Bath (1m-1m2f); still on a fair mark and good to soft ground was a feasible excuse at Chepstow last Monday.

11/2

Form: 076093

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 29 runs came on heavy ground at Naas in March; well held third over C&D last week and needs to step up on that.
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5th

25

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Strike rate of 1-32 on turf; sole success came on heavy ground over 7f at Naas in 2024; fair form at a modest level lately, needs to raise his game in new headgear combination; third reserve.

7th

14

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Master Garvey

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Strike rate of 1-32 on turf; sole success came on heavy ground over 7f at Naas in 2024; beaten 7.5l when fifth of 16 at Gowran on latest; well handicapped but others arrive in better form.

15/2

40/1

Form: 306008

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Long-standing 21-race maiden and no signs of coming back to form in four AW starts this winter.
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14

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D on his penultimate start.

66/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

Form: 00-83

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Didn't get competitive before handicap debut when last seen 315 days ago, finishing a 2l third over 7f here; absence a concern and market may be revealing.
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6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

Form: 286399

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Is 0-25; third here last month but has struggled twice since and others appeal more.
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 009000 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D from a 1lb higher handicap mark than this but has lost his way since that win in March; now tried with visor.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

Form: 932090 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Polytrack in Britain last year but low key efforts in three runs for this yard.
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12th

9

(12)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aljadel

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Both wins have come on Polytrack, the latest over this trip at Chelmsford in December 2023 but hasn't shown enough in four runs for her new yard.

8/1

12th

9

(12)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aljadel

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Both wins have come on Polytrack, the latest over this trip at Chelmsford in December 2023 but hasn't shown enough in four runs for her new yard.

8/1

8th

7

(8)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aljadel

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

towards rear, keeping on when carried left over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 708635 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over this C&D back in 2021 and signs of a revival back at this trip in recent times but strike-rate of 1-38 is off-putting.
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

Form: 842001 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when winning on debut for this yard, a second win over this C&D; 5lb higher but possibly more to come for this yard.
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9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

Form: 080090 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won 7f claimer here in March but hasn't beaten many home in six runs since including back here last time; back up in trip.
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12th

13

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Notforalongtime

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts.

10/1

8th

17

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve.

66/1

Form: 520880

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden and yet to show anything for this yard, including over C&D last week.
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12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

never better than midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out

66/1

12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

midfield

66/1

14th

11

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

16-race maiden; sent off favourite when runner-up at Roscommon in May but modest efforts thrice since including yard bow latest; first-time visor.

10/1

4/1

Form: 641543

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
A 7f win on turf in September was her sole score in 14 starts but promising course form of late, including over C&D 16 days ago when beaten just 2l; ought to be involved.
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11th

10

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Lorrs Girl

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best form at Cork, the scene of her only win (over 7f in September 2024) and last season's best effort, in a 6f contest; failed to make much impact on seasonal debut at Killarney.

16/1

12th

13

(16)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Lorrs Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chance on last summer's form but absent since below par during the winter and she's drawn wide.

20/1

Form: 055707

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A 10-race maiden and low-key return to this venue last week; enough to prove at present.
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15

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 95y

17:20 Roscommon

Sobriety Blue

9st 0lb

T: Andrew Slattery

Never in the first three in 15 outings; not well treated by the race conditions; reserve.

9

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Sobriety Blue

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden has been regressive in the last year; a falling mark is some help but still doesn't appeal on recent evidence.

28/1

7

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Sobriety Blue

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Closely matched with Cu Chulainn on recent Limerick running; both need to improve to feature.

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €26.10
Tricast €185.37

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Man Is King

SPOTLIGHT:

Cousin Shay

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tara Power

POSTDATA:

Viva Voce