January 29 / 14.47 Dundalk (AW)

14.47

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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 6 runners
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4613-5 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner whose most recent success was over this trip in November; finishing third in a 1m4f claimer in December; fifth in a 1m4f handicap last time (Eighty Eight second); probably more effective at this trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Autocrat

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner is 0-19 on turf; hasn't looked like ending that winless run on last three starts, beaten 13l at Navan on latest; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

10th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Autocrat

9st 8lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner but 0-18 on turf, hard to fancy on recent evidence (over further) despite reduced mark although return to 1m2f to suit.

14/1

16th

5

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Autocrat

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner; no success from 17 turf attempts; down the field when quite well fancied at Sligo 12 days ago; held by Maxwell Smart on that running.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 235-

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his three starts in France; trip is probably close enough to his optimum; potentially interesting if he takes to this surface; dam is an unraced half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover market may signal what is expected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:13 Roscommon

Acheron

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual-purpose maiden improved hugely on previous form when runner-up in a Downpatrick 2m6f maiden hurdle; needs to show that wasn't a fluke but can be involved again if repeating that.

14/1

2nd

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

13:50 Downpatrick

Acheron

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

65-rated Flat maiden has finished tailed off on both completed hurdle runs.

80/1

15th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Acheron

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Some sign of ability on the Flat at up to 1m4f; 80-1 when tailed off in a maiden at Clonmel where his jumping lacked any fluency.

100/1

12/1

Form: /9276-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fit from hurdling, though she has shown very little aptitude in that sphere; won over 1m1f on turf for Johnny Murtagh in 2023; failed to feature over C&D last April on her only visit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

Form: 4021-2 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just denied after trying to make all under this rider in a 1m4f event here earlier in the month; has been handed an extra 3lb for that but his two previous C&D efforts underline his chance, second in November, one place better in December, lasting it out by a short head after holding a big lead for much of the journey.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

100/30

Form: 909-12 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Twice successful over 7f here; gaining his third win at the track when scoring over 1m earlier this month; four days later, stepped up to this trip and was beaten only a head after getting a hold-up ride; could be in the mix again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

3rd

11

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; consistent runs since the turn of the year, placing in three of his four runs; left with plenty to do last time before running on to take a distant second behind Aingeal Dorcha; decent chance off same mark and kind draw, but this is a higher level.

11/2

2nd

9

(10)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time course winner at 7f/1m; consistent lately; last two runs at this trip suggest he can be competitive here; took him a while to get an opening when running on into fourth behind Aingeal Dorcha last time; definite chance of turning the tables.

5/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 1/06-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins in Britain in 2022 for Roger Varian at 1m/1m1f; a long way best in two runs for Varian last season after a long absence; struggled in two maiden hurdles for current trainer; failed to stay 2m in a rated race here 12 days ago; this trip should suit better, but he faces a tough task against in-form rivals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

29th Jan 2025

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1m 2f 150y

14:47 Dundalk (AW)

Glam De Vega

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M Keane

Two turf wins in Britain in 2022 for Roger Varian at 1m/1m1f; a long way best in two runs for Varian last season after a long absence; struggled in two maiden hurdles for current trainer; failed to stay 2m in a rated race here 12 days ago; this trip should suit better, but he faces a tough task against in-form rivals.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:47 Dundalk (AW)

Glam De Vega

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M Keane

Two turf wins in Britain in 2022 for Roger Varian at 1m/1m1f; a long way best in two runs for Varian last season after a long absence; struggled in two maiden hurdles for current trainer; failed to stay 2m in a rated race here 12 days ago; this trip should suit better, but he faces a tough task against in-form rivals.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

17th Jan 2025

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2m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Glam De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M Keane

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second halfway, weakened quickly 3f out

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €16.70
Straight Forecast €15.51
Trifecta €124.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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SPOTLIGHT:

Acheron

The Irish Sun:

Storm Eric

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