February 21 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4-3212 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has been in fine form over 6f and 7f lately, winning a claimer and finishing close up in three handicaps; was just denied last time so go close with a repeat up 1lb.
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5th

2

(7)

26th May 2026

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0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Clonmacash

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Behind Buddy Batt and Lethimfly here in March but later posted a career-best RPR when winning over 6f back here in April and can be forgiven his subsequent defeat at Chester; hard to leave out of calculations.

7/1

9th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Clonmacash

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fully exposed 5yo but he recorded the best RPR of his 50-race career when winning at Dundalk last month (6f); while effective on turf, he looks high enough in the weights now returning to grass; well drawn but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2U024- D

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner (7f-8f) including on AW; not at his best when last seen but could go well now freshened up, with his earlier C&D runner-up effort a decent one.
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4th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Little Empire

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Running consistently well over 6f/7f on AW this winter and when a close fifth of seven at Lingfield (6f, AW) two months ago it was a tough Class 2; five runs on turf have yielded two wins and this Irish challenger is on the shortlist back down in grade and back on grass.

10/1

5th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Little Empire

8st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come over further; in good form on AW this winter, most recently finishing a close third at Newcastle (7f; cheekpieces first time) three weeks ago; more on his plate in this grade.

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 508-07 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have been on AW; loads of good runs but no win since November 2023; well beaten recently and needs more, though dropping mark helps.
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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

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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

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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: 12-97D5 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f in December and a good run over 7f next time; not as effective in three starts since and has to bounce back.
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6th

14

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Senado Square

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

10/1

5th

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in December and just denied by Amemri over 7f next time off this mark; not as good since but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

21st Feb 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

14/1

5th
12 (2)
Winemaker

14/1

Form: 0009-7 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four wins including over C&D; dropping in the weights after several unplaced runs and not ruled out but needs more.
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3rd

8

(15)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Added his fifth win (third on AW) when winning cosily over 6f here in January off 5lb lower (has won off a mark of 72 before); hampered when attempting to follow up over this C&D next time, finishing a 2.5l fourth; not at his best back on turf at the Curragh last time (heavy); cheekpieces on now and claims if on song.

10/1

8th

11

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Winemaker

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: H D McGuigan

Five-time winner; both turf wins on good ground; in good form on the AW and capable off this mark but underfoot conditions a big worry for him here.

11/2

28/1

Form: 760-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three sprint maidens last summer; worth a market check on return/handicap bow.
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2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

Form: 806-51 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A previous C&D winner won over 1m last time and is now 5lb higher but has been competitive off similar marks in the past so has to be respected.
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8th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Little Keilee

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair.

15/2

5th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Yarmouth

Little Keilee

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years.

7/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Little Keilee

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern.

9/2

8th
7 (14)
Brains

20/1

Form: 680-97 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has 11 AW wins to his name but has been regressive since winning on turf last summer and others preferred today.
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6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

2nd

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Veteran won over C&D at this meeting two years ago; ran well under Foley, successful on him the only other time he rode him, on seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

4/1

22/1

Form: 78-380

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just 1-21 and is versatile trip-wise but was well beaten last twice over 7f-8f here and so others preferred today.
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8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Nika Pika

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel C Kelly

Just 1-26, winning a Navan claiming maiden in 2023; lost her form on AW last winter and poor back there last time; handles soft but not easy to fancy.

25/1

4

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Nika Pika

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole win from 25 starts came at Navan in a maiden claimer in 2023 over 1m; highly tried at this venue earlier this year with her best effort being a 1.75l third over 1m4f; poor in five runs at this track following that and tailed off when attempting hurdles for the first time at Cartmel last time; tongue-tie now added to hood.

18/1

Form: 408-36 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three sprint wins but has run well in defeat over this trip too; not bad runs lately over 6f and ruled out.
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7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

11th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzy Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: W J Martin

Made all when winning over C&D in February off 50; favourite to follow up over 6f last time when headed inside the final 110 yards; nudged up another 1lb but rider claims 4lb more than previously; he's in good form and has won off a mark of 62 in the past.

3/1

25/1

Form: 56800-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in turf and AW maidens up to this trip; regressive since last summer; best watched for now.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

Form: 62-000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in UK up to 1m3f; well below best for this yard and has to rebound, while this trip looks too sharp.
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10th

8

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D winner in September off 10lb lower but doesn't appear to be in anything like the same form currently; tries a tongue-tie.

25/1

10th

8

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 11lb lower; only fifth to Desert Friend two runs back and was well beaten over 1m4f here last week.

10/1

8th

13

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 13lb lower; some good efforts since although didn't appear to stay 2m latest; contender back in trip here.

15/2

Form: 09325-

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m here in September; not as good the following month but has been dropped 2lb since and can go well with a repeat of his best.
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11th

7

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed his maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring over C&D in January; raised 6lb and upped in grade/trip last time when beaten 16.5l, perhaps didn't stay that day; not ruled out with winning claimer back aboard.

10/1

5th

10

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed the maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring here over 10.5f last month; now 6lb higher in a better race stepping up in trip but must enter the reckoning.

3/1

Non-runners

Free Solo, Jacks Inn, Seas And Oceans, Wild Mountain

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Payout
Exacta €18.60
Straight Forecast €16.68
Tricast €154.67
Trifecta €136.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonmacash

The Irish Sun:

Thompson Gunner

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Clonmacash

POSTDATA:

Clonmacash