February 07 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5451-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Uptick in form last twice in C&D handicaps, getting on top close home for narrow wins on both occasions; up 10lb for those two wins and has been given a decent chance to make it a hat-trick; the one to beat.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2224-2

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three handicaps on the bounce during the summer, including here over 7f; lost out in a three-way photo back over 1m here last week; should go close again.
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7th

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

19:20 Gowran Park

Elegant Madame

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

No wins since debut in 2023 but was running well in defeat on AW through the winter; looks up against it on these terms though.

14/1

7th

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

19:20 Gowran Park

Elegant Madame

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

No wins since debut in 2023 but was running well in defeat on AW through the winter; looks up against it on these terms though.

14/1

6th

4

(5)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Elegant Madame

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0014-7 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Decent performer at his best for Kevin Ryan; won on his stable debut in December and respectable efforts last twice; others more likely but should run his race.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

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0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

14/1

Form: /66-83 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D winner returned from a year's absence in December and has struggled, including over 1m4f last week; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

12/1

Form: 6045-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Decent form in three maidens here over the winter, probably not getting home over 1m2f here last month; drops back to 1m here for his handicap debut and might have an each-way squeak.
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11

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Some decent efforts in defeat here last winter up to this trip including behind Sacred Oath; not as good in two turf starts since but not ruled out back here.

25/1

11th

10

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Wrob And Wryan

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Fair AW maiden form last winter; little impact in two runs on turf; faces a tough task.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Leopardstown

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Fairly useful AW maiden form last winter and okay handicap debut effort when last seen in February; only second turf start and probably best watched.

20/1

Form: 901D5-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over this trip at Gowran last year for Johnny Murtagh on good; likely to come on for his run behind Perfect Judgement last month but others still preferred.
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9th

3

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Glen Princess

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: S Michael Millar

Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.

16/1

25/1

Form: 3508-0 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
In consistent form over 7f and 1m in the early part of the winter; lost his way a bit on his last three starts and down now to a mark of 71; has been given a small chance by the handicapper.
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7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

Form: 33627- CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Often starts slowly and has to be ridden for luck; consistent enough for all that; seven wins include two on this surface and stays further; can get into the frame.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

Form: 361-23 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
10-time winner, seven on the AW; has done well for his current stable with two wins, but has looked better over 7f; unlikely to turn tables with Perfect Judgement from their last meeting here last month.
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

Non-runners

Tribal Moon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €13.70
Straight Forecast €12.24
Tricast €37.13
Trifecta €62.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Wrob And Wryan

SPOTLIGHT:

Elegant Madame

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Catch The Paddy

TOPSPEED:

Hurricane Helen

POSTDATA:

Shoot To Kill