August 24 / 17.40 Bellewstown

17.40

Good

Southgate Centre Drogheda Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 7f 187y
  • 18 runners
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Southgate Centre Drogheda Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 053400 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came over C&D in a claimer just over a year ago; some promise in two placed efforts at Fairyhouse but has disappointed twice since; back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(18)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Caesars Comet

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: James McAuley

Dual C&D winner off much higher marks in the past; struggling of late however off this basement mark, heavy ground against him on latest; 7lb wrong here.

16/1

11th

18

(13)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Caesars Comet

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: James McAuley

Dual course winner who has been running well enough in defeat at Dundalk through the winter; is dangerous to write off here but the ground may be against him; reserve.

6th

14

(5)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Caesars Comet

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

prominent, disputing second halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and outpaced 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 442505

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; creditable efforts so far this term and did best of those ridden prominently when fifth of 19 at the Curragh 11 days ago; runner-up on only previous course outing and one of these should fall his way.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Heer At Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gavin Cromwell

Consistent earlier in the year but has gone off the boil of late; now 0-18 and best form is over further.

20/1

9th

11

(12)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Heer At Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, pushed along when bit short of room 2f out, outpaced and lost position when ridden and no impression over 1f out

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -10234 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner on debut for this yard and has been knocking on the door since returning to turf; beaten less than a length again at Gowran last time and remains on a good mark; wide draw is a negative.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

4

(13)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Coviglia

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

Has won four on AW including two over C&D; well held by Nibras Rainbow on running here in December.

20/1

12th

4

(4)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Coviglia

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: H D McGuigan

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

10/1

Form: 576435

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
33-race maiden; not beaten far in his last three outings and won't mind a return to this sort of trip; best form is on soft or heavy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

Form: -01100

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown earlier in the campaign but form has dipped since; handicapper may have caught up for now; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time turf winner; out of sorts on AW last winter, unseated rider at start on reappearance at Bellewstown 13 days ago; jockey booking is the main positive.

20/1

14

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor David Maxwell

An 8yo mare with five wins from 45 starts; not in great form and another headgear switch.

25/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

Form: 980-00

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to 6f heavy ground win at the Curragh in 2020 and has failed to make the frame since; becoming very well treated but beaten a long way in two runs this year and others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(16)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

14/1

17th

19

(19)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Sagittarius Rising

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Sagittarius Rising

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of his three wins was in November 2020; in rear on his belated seasonal debut at Bellewstown.

25/1

Form: U35068 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only beaten roughly 1l on return at Gowran but he's disappointed since and only has one win to his name since 2018; he'll probably win again at some point but the percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(2)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Never Back Down

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful performer in his pomp and a course winner; however, he's unreliable these days and has plenty to prove.

16/1

11th

3

(16)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:05 Dundalk (AW)

Never Back Down

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Formerly useful but none too reliable these days and he'll need to find plenty on his recent efforts, including form here.

14/1

9

(3)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Never Back Down

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful performer in his pomp but unrealiable these days and hard to recommend on these terms.

25/1

33/1

Form: 700080 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW and he's 0-8 on turf; well below form on turf so far this term and others have stronger claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Stop On Red

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear

4/1

8th

9

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Stop On Red

9st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Miss Katy Brown

Hard to win with but definite return to form at Dundalk 12 days ago, produced with every chance after completely blowing the start when beaten short-head; major player if getting a level break but often a slow-starter.

7/2

2nd

13

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Stop On Red

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

lost many lengths start, recovered in rear after 1f

8/1

20/1

Form: -06039

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Gowran last year; solid return to form when beaten 2l at Naas last month but she couldn't build on that at Leopardstown 20 days ago; remains feasibly treated.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive.

18/1

13

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner; 0-14 over hurdles; okay run at Navan in November (2m, heavy) but pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse in December; others preferred.

18/1

12

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Stormy Jenn

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner at Gowran; 0-11 hurdling, standout run when second in 2m1f Wexford handicap (good) over the summer in first-time cheekpieces, most recently didn't count in midfield at Roscommon last month; more needed but don't rule out.

12/1

10th
6 (6)
Talking Tough

6/1

Form: 305205

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on yard debut at Killarney and unsuited by sprint trips twice since; has run okay here before and can give a good account.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Talking Tough

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: S M Duffy

On a long losing run and no sign of it ending in recent starts; tailed off at Bellewstown latest and rated just 34 now; hard to fancy.

66/1

7th

6

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Rated just 34 on the Flat and no win of any description since 2020; up against it.

50/1

8th

16

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Talking Tough

8st 10lb

T: S M Duffy

Second reserve; not easy to win with as his record of 2-64 suggests; has beaten precious few rivals last season and this one

Form: 707160

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when winning at Dundalk in March but not as good on turf twice since; seems on a stiff enough mark for now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual C&D winner; latest win came over 6f here in claiming company in March but hasn't managed to get competitive since.

20/1

Form: 850876

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back on AW last year but unplaced in all starts since and best form is all on AW; poor draw.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Martin

upset in stalls, lost many lengths start, detached in rear, joined main group 3f out, kept on, never dangerous

5/1

20/1

Form: 70-057 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win came a year ago at Gowran; ran okay back at that venue on his penultimate start but backwards step on AW last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(12)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:40 Bellewstown

Dusty Winds

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along and no impression from over 2f out, never dangerous

20/1

7th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Dusty Winds

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along over 3f out, intimidated by rival 2f out, soon ridden, outpaced when short of room and bumped over 1f out, soon no impression

14/1

14th
8 (18)
Zaur

7/2

Form: 06B081

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the eighth attempt with a win at Gowran last month (well backed); wide draw won't make things straightforward in follow up bid but the handicapper has let him in lightly from just 6lb higher here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(15)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Zaur

9st 5lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Michael Butler

in touch with leaders, pushed along under 4f out, weakened home turn

14/1

21

(8)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Zaur

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Michael Butler

Got off the mark at the eighth attempt with a 7f Gowran success in July; this is now only his second attempt at this trip; others have stronger overall form; first reserve.

14th

8

(18)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:40 Bellewstown

Zaur

9st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael Butler

disputed lead on outer, pressed leader after 1f, lost position into midfield over 5f out, ridden and no extra from under 2f out, soon weakened and in rear, no chance from over 1f out

7/2

Form: 202070 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a claimer over C&D last month but struggled since, including in a handicap last time; needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(3)

8th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Laytown

Helen De Pourtales

10st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

steadied start, soon towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final 110yds

16/1

5

(4)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:40 Bellewstown

Helen De Pourtales

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

Runner-up in a claimer over C&D last month but struggled since, including in a handicap last time; needs to bounce back.

25/1

Form: 033660

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won twice in 2020; placed twice earlier in the campaign but gone off the boil since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(4)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Breakfast Club

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

Losing run goes back a couple of years to two wins over the minimum; two recent C&D runs leave him with plenty to find; 2lb wrong.

16/1

12th

9

(16)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Breakfast Club

9st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: James McAuley

Losing run goes back a couple of years to two wins over the minimum; low-key return last week and has a bad draw this time.

16/1

9th

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Breakfast Club

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Both wins came over 5f in her first four career starts; stays this far and, although now on a 20-race losing streak, there have been positives this year; each-way claims.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 453057 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; third over hurdles last time; tough draw for return to the Flat and doesn't look well treated on this year's form; engaged Tuesday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Four years since his last win and recent evidence suggests he'll be waiting a while longer (7lb wrong).

25/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

Form: -75300

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; career best when hitting the frame at Cork in May but lesser efforts twice since and best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Tastyee

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hard to win with under both codes (1-35) but last two efforts perfectly respectable and new blinkers might give her a lift.

10/1

7

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Tastyee

9st 10lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: David Kenneth Budds

Only one win from 17 turf starts on the Flat but placed seven times; this year's Flat form provides little encouragement, unplaced three times, though that includes twice at Dundalk where the surface has never brought out the best in her.

8/1

Non-runners

Helen De Pourtales, Breakfast Club, Atlas, Tastyee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €78.80
Straight Forecast €82.81
Tricast €420.47
Trifecta €889.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Heer At Dawn

SPOTLIGHT:

Talking Tough

The Irish Sun:

Heer At Dawn

RP Ratings (IRE):

Talking Tough