March 21 / 20.15 Dundalk (AW)

20.15

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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Awards Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Awards Day Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 34666-

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
A 12-race maiden; quite consistent in the final months of 2024 but needs to find extra; came from off the pace to finish close-up in sixth behind today's rival Gallo Dell Cielo over C&D in December.
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7th

13

(8)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Waystar

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 1m4f here a year ago; form has been uneven since, good run over 1m4f in December on penultimate start; failed to build on that over this trip the following month.

12/1

13th

4

(15)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Waystar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came on AW; creditable effort on good to firm at Ayr before lesser run at Dundalk last Friday; unproven on this sort of ground and has a poor draw; cheekpieces.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 060-1 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Little apparent merit in his three maiden runs on turf last summer; different proposition when stepped up in trip to land a gamble over the extended 1m2f here last Friday; was well on top at the finish, 8lb rise and longer trip may not prevent him from confirming form with third-placed Doctor Grace; cheekpieces added.
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3rd

9

(4)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Dual course winner over 10.5f but stays much further; runner-up in 7f/10.5f claimers for Denis Hogan before good fourth in 7f handicap last week on stable debut; should relish the step up in distance.

6/1

4th

13

(6)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Two-time 10.5f course winner has been a runner-up in two recent claimers, inc' over C&D last time; back in a handicap now for stable debut; his ideal trip is probably over further but in the mix.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; dual winner here (10.5f) last year for former yards; runner-up in 10.5f claimer on latest, with the pair pulling well clear; big drop in trip a slight concern but should go well; blinkered.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 13221- CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Jockey has developed a good partnership with this consistent sort, two wins and three places from five starts since last October; saw out this trip well at the first attempt here in December; 4lb higher now; trainer saddled two jumps winners at Wexford on Monday.
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

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2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

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2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

6/1

Form: 35-221 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown good form since finishing fifth behind Gallo Dell Cielo over C&D in December; twice runner-up over shorter, including in a claimer, before getting the better of good yardstick Dromore Glory back over this trip last time.
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3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Deed Pole

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Out of sorts for his handicap hurdling debut at Punchestown in October when last seen over timber but has previously finished runner-up in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); Flat return at Limerick when third was encouraging for his chances here.

15/2

3rd

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Deed Pole

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time AW winner is 0-7 on turf; out of sorts over hurdles when last seen in October; best watched on return.

10/1

12th

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Deed Pole

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two wins on AW; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; Tramore second on penultimate start was gained in a weak race.

12/1

Form: -55443 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Twice a course winner for previous yards; encouraging efforts on both starts for current trainer, slow to break each time; remains of interest.
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3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

Form: 67-368

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden; shaped quite well when third over C&D in January; unplaced last two starts.
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7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

11th May 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fine Print

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John C McConnell

Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).

7/2

Form: 359-41 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D win three weeks ago was his first success since a 1m win at this venue in 2021; deserved his turn but not sure to uphold fom with third-placed Nusra who is more consistent.
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

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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

12/1

Form: 3657-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed over this trip at Bellewstown last July; ran well on hurdles debut at Killarney last summer; failed to build on that on subsequent hurdle outings; overcame trouble in running to take fourth over C&D a fortnight ago.
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3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

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2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

T Or Coffey

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.

7/2

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

T Or Coffey

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-14 on the Flat and 0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland but was close third in 13-runner Cork handicap hurdle (2m4f, good) in May and will be hard to beat if somewhere near that form here; recently changed hands for 20,000euros; drops back in trip for stable debut.

15/8

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 639-12 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner in 2023, failed to win last year; took advantage of reduced mark when beating Darkened over the extended 1m2f here in January; raised 9lb for that and failed to uphold the form with Darkened four weeks ago.
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4

(13)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Ranko Express

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Dundalk in January and has largely struggled since returning to turf, cheekpieces tried latest now discarded.

12/1

1

(2)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Ranko Express

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; signs of a return to form when not beaten that far at Tipperary (9f, gd-fm) after a slow start; this longer trip a plus and cheekpieces go on; not out of this.

9/1

16/1

Form: 70510- C

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Did not look straightforward (hung badly right at times) when scoring at 33-1 over the extended 1m2f here in November; balance of form is unconvincing; dropped away tamely to finish last of 14 behind Gallo Dell Cielo over C&D in December.
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5

(13)

15th Aug 2025

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1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lord Talbot

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

C&D winner last winter hasn't been as good since and has to do better after a break but is only 1lb off that winning mark.

14/1

11th
2 (10)
Nusra

7/1

Form: 4-3323 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
A strike rate of 3-37 on Flat is nothing special but she has the merit of being highly consistent lately; has reached the first three on her last five starts, including second to Tara Power over C&D three weeks ago; down in trip again after third over 2m the following week.
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13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

7th

12

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Nusra

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; now more mature than when obtaining initial hurdles experience early in her career; beaten 10l when second at Tramore a month ago but one of the more appealing runners.

9/2

8/1

Form: 774-14 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark at 27th attempt in a claimer over the extended 1m2f here in January; has finished fourth over the same trip on his two most recent handicap attempts; 1m4f may stretch his stamina.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 2-0000

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Twice placed over middle-distances, including over 1m3f on AW for Roger Varian; poor form in four starts at this venue; hard to fancy despite much-reduced mark, down 16lb in total.
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10th

8

(8)

26th May 2026

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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

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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

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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

14th
8 (11)
Gardone

10/1

Form: 64-463 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over the extended 1m2f here last August and has been holding his form well; sixth of 14 behind Deed Pole on his penultimate start; has an edge over T Or Coffey on running two weeks ago.
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10th

9

(15)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Gardone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

1-20 and only success came on AW; respectable third at Dundalk on penultimate run but form dipped back on turf here (1m4f) since; shorter trip should help and Keane booked too.

3/1

10th

9

(15)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Gardone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

1-20 and only success came on AW; respectable third at Dundalk on penultimate run but form dipped back on turf here (1m4f) since; shorter trip should help and Keane booked too.

3/1

5th

9

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 25y

17:30 Cork

Gardone

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E McNamara

Mostly running well in defeat on AW over winter/spring; turf form is a question though.

9/1

Non-runners

Metamorpheus, Randall Poets Lass, Uberrima Fides

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €98.60
Straight Forecast €69.17
Tricast €493.83

Selections

POSTDATA:

Doctor Grace

SPOTLIGHT:

Porsche Lad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Deed Pole

The Irish Sun:

Doctor Grace