March 14 / 18.40 Dundalk (AW)

18.40

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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 42-932

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door of late over 7f, coming from fair bit back on latest; didn't appear to quite stay on only previous C&D effort but worth another try here.
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4th

3

(15)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year included premier handicap here on Champions Weekend; not at same level this year albeit not beaten fair of late, twice at this track; handicapper slowly relenting so not one to dismiss.

12/1

6th

7

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, culminating in a defeat of Anvika and Malavelly off 85 in this race; pick of this season's form when chasing home a progressive all-the-way 3yo winner at the Curragh; mixed form overall this season; possibly unwise to rule her out.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0621-1 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hat-trick seeking 5yo up 11lb for two recent C&D wins; in fine frame of mind and should go well again.
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9th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time course winner at 1m and 1m4f; hasn't fired since returning from a break in July and struggled on return to AW in 1m4f handicap here on latest; needs to revive.

16/1

10th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins have come over 1m; however, is of some interest based on a C&D win in February; fifth at Down Royal a fortnight ago was reasonably encouraging.

8/1

5th

8

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Daonethatgotaway

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; recent turf efforts leave him with a fair bit to find, but has dropped to a mark 7lb below his AW figure.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 60009- CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner including off 77 just over a year ago; recent runs poor however so needs to bounce back; handicapper giving him a chance.
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13th

9

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Chavajod

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Yard stalwart handles any ground and back to winning ways on the beach at Laytown; at this stage of his career, not the most obvious candidate to follow up.

10/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Chavajod

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Back from a break to finish well behind Reponse Finale at Gowran last month (9.5f, gd-fm); ran well on only previous visit to this venue in 2022 off a much higher mark but out of form for some time so needs to revive.

20/1

7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

Form: 64-623 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won here over 1m in 2023 and scored over 1m1f at Punchestown last September; much the best effort since when strong-finishing second over 1m last month, not sure he stayed 1m2f latest (keen); return to 1m should suit and a contender.
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12th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Rockbury Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a division of this race in 2024 off 5lb higher; is 10lb lower than when last winning at Bellewstown (1m, good) in April of last year; slow starts have proved costly recently, could go close if gets away on level terms.

12/1

6th

7

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Rockbury Lad

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

On a long losing sequence since a 1m Bellewstown success in the early part of last season; unplaced on his last six starts, others seem much more likely.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has winning and placed form over C&D, but has a habit of starting slowly which has been evident on turf lately; placed on last two visits here earlier this year.

10/1

10/1

Form: 0-2245 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won here early last year and went close twice in January; wide draw wouldn't have been ideal last time, more likely here from a good draw.
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4th

13

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Free Solo

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Fully exposed 9yo with three wins apiece on turf and AW; second at Leopardstown in August, three starts ago; other than that, 2026 form does not amount to much.

16/1

8th

15

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Free Solo

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; fully-exposed 9yo, but goes well here, back on a good mark and and best run of the year last time.

2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-7165

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the force of old but made all off career-low mark at Wolverhampton in January; well held twice later in month before sold out of Jamie Osborne's yard for 5,000gns; debuts for new yard with cheekpieces replacing hood/tongue-tie combination worn recently.
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6th

11

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Well exposed but won on Tapeta at Wolverhampton last year; second to a subsequent improver over C&D in January; poor form since.

33/1

8th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on Flat in Britain; failed to build on C&D second in January; best of six subsequent runs when fourth in C&D claimer; well beaten here (7f) on latest; new headgear is tried now.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on the Flat in Britain; failed to build on a second placing over 1m here in January; best of four subsequent runs when fourth in a claimer; down the field over hurdles last time.

12/1

Form: 3627-8 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner often starts slowly and has to be ridden for luck; went close over 1m2f in November but fair bit to find on two efforts since.
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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

8th
10 (7)
Rampage

20/1

Form: 12070- CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All three career wins over 1m or further, including C&D success in September off 63; well held later in year and may just need this after a short break.
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10th

14

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:10 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Ordinary last run but positives to take from two efforts prior to that, just missing out over C&D and not getting the best of runs at Punchestown; well drawn and on the shortlist.

10/1

14

(2)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

Rampage

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Narrowly denied at Gowran (1m, yielding) last month and was a closer last time at Punchestown; should run well.

4/1

9th
8 (14)
Seti

8/1

Form: 6966-4 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden here as a 2yo but didn't reappear until October and has yet to really hit form although recent fourth was a solid run, not quite staying 1m2f trip; return to 1m to suit and can't be far off a competitive mark.
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No Results Found

11/2

Form: 08-073 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have been on AW but no win since November 2023; definite sign of a return to form (off reduced mark) here last month when strong-finishing third from some way back from a wide draw; return to 1m to suit and one to consider.
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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

11/2

Form: 09432- BF

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Steadily improving maiden, going close on last two visits here over 7f; takes a keen hold so may need to settle better to see out this longer trip.
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13th

11

(2)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back wins in C&D handicaps during August 2025; now 3lb lower than for the last of those and a slow start was no help back here last time, having previously hinted at a return to form at Naas; the return of a hood should be a good thing.

12/1

9th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D last year, including this race; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best on first two runs this year; step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse; big chance after fifth in Naas race won by Zheleznaya Dama.

6/1

5th

1

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Altimara

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown last year; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best first two runs this year, but step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse 33 days ago; definite each-way chance.

12/1

Form: 32030- CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner including this race last year for Paul Flynn; some creditable runs for current yard though not latest when last of 11 behind Daonethatgotaway in December; back from a break and may need this.
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12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Feature This

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising efforts towards the end of last term shortly after joining this yard but poor form so far this season; best form on AW and best turf effort came on good.

40/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

Form: 8008-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A 7f winner on AW in Britain for George Scott in 2023; has struggled in four runs here for this stable; visor tried last time now replaced by tongue-tie/blinkers combination.
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11th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Fair 2yo for George Scott but generally struggled for his current trainer; brought over from Ireland twice early in the year (AW), when unplaced each time, and is some way down the pecking order back from a break.

33/1

8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

Form: 415-56 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four wins here, including over this trip in November off 52; joined Ado McGuinness from John McConnell after finishing sixth in a C&D claimer in January and can't be ruled out.
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €41.10
Straight Forecast €31.76
Tricast €399.63
Trifecta €591.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockbury Lad

The Irish Sun:

Pink Oxalis

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Imperial Fighter

POSTDATA:

Rockbury Lad