May 05 / 16.45 Curragh

16.45

Good

PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £8776.86
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 25 runners
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PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 245576 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk early last year and runner-up twice there in January; turf record is patchy; others preferred.
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11th

2

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Free Solo

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since C&D win last August; signs of a revival with a prominent showing at the Curragh a fortnight ago.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Free Solo

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since Roscommon win last August; better ground may prompt a revival; however, Methgal is a more obvious contender for the stable.

20/1

11th

8

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Added his sixth win when landing a Roscommon handicap in August (7.5f, good) off 6lb lower; not at his best in runs since and finished last of 13 at Dundalk last time.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 521-63 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Suited by a sound surface on turf;, definite chance based on overall winter form at Dundalk; rider's considerable experience is an asset in a race like this.
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11th

3

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Finsceal Annie

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at Leopardstown over 7f on good and soft; remains 9lb above her last win and she ran poorly on her seasonal return last month; yard form a plus.

12/1

15th

2

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two races within a week here last year over C&D on different ground types; some good efforts at Laytown and Dundalk since then; beaten 8l in an AW handicap when last seen in November (1m); 10lb higher since last winning mark but worth a look back at this track.

14/1

2nd

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Finsceal Annie

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two races within a week at Leopardstown in June and nearly went in again at Laytown last month; latest effort at Roscommon wasn't her best but has bouncebackability.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0-8863 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved on his winter AW form when third over C&D last time; valuable 7lb claimed here, has to reverse form with runner-up Showhound.
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6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

El Bello

10st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Raymond Hurley

Never competitive on the AW last time and runs Dundalk well, but won over Tipperary's 1m4f the run before; can cope with this 5lb higher mark, won't mind rain and his jockey has won the last two renewals of this.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 600-08 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Eight wins, but none since 2023; has been out of form, but well at Navan supported on latest; hard to be confident about his prospects.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas a year ago before good third at the Curragh; absent since July and looks to have a bit to find with some of these.

15/2

12th

12

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Tawaazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas in May; 12lb wrong here, makes no appeal.

33/1

8th

12

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Can be a threat when he gets his own way up front as seen at Naas last month and gave it another good go over extended 6f here behind Saturn Seven 24 days ago; up 2lb but there's not a lot of pace in this and he's one for the shortlist.

17/2

Form: 6443-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has been running over further since two early-season 7f runs last year; failed to stay at Cork last month; this should suit better but needs to find improvement to make the breakthrough.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Auburn Avenue

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Left Ireland for 15,000euros and a 15-race maiden, though very nearly put that right on the AW (1m) in October; has turf form as well; could be interesting on stable debut should market vibes be at all posititive.

6/1

2nd

9

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Auburn Avenue

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip.

12/1

2nd

9

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Auburn Avenue

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip.

12/1

Form: -81712 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained eighth AW win in a Dundalk claimer in March (7f) 1-20 on turf, the win coming in 2020 when trained by Clive Cox; recent Cork second was encouraging; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Notforalongtime

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together.

6/1

3rd

16

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Notforalongtime

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative.

8/1

3rd

9

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Recorded his ninth AW win over 1m in November but held of late on same surface; runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands plenty of respect.

15/2

Form: -00850 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Last of 12 at Bellewstown last month; 8lb out of the handicap; up against it; reserve.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

Form: -56662

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden; Dundalk second a month ago provides encouragement in general but 6lb out of the handicap here; trainer has a better chance with Mullacash Buzz.
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4th

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Laytown

Saxon Kingdom

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

1-27 on the Flat; gained his first success in a 1m Gowran handicap at the start of the season but has lost his way more recently and hard to recommend on the back of a poor run at the Curragh last month.

16/1

20

(16)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Saxon Kingdom

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 29 starts came over this trip at Gowran Park in May; decent form on his last three Irish outings; moderate run at Catterick 11 days ago.

16/1

9

(11)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Saxon Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 28 starts came at Gowran Park (1m, good) in May; shaped as if still in good form on his last three outings, most recently at Leopardstown (7f, good) 19 days ago; stable 2-6 with runners in Britain.

8/1

Form: 97-152 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his 15 starts for Richard Fahey, landing 6f maiden at Ayr in 2023 and 7f handicap at Newcastle in January; started brightly for Danny Murphy with C&D second last month, clear of El Bello; leading contender.
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11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Showhound

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.

10/1

Form: 26-020 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the beach at Laytown last year; took a step in the right direction when runner-up in a claimer at Dundalk in March; towards the rear at Leopardstown; turf form is relatively weak.
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11th

13

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Roman Harry

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: S M Duffy

Good run on AW last time; hard to win with (2-41); looks held by Methgal on Leopardstown running before more recent third behind another of today's rivals, Comfort Line.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing 50-1 shock in 7f course claimer in December; creditable efforts in two handicaps here since for new yard; below best on softish ground at Leopardstown eight days ago but player back on this surface.

15/2

7th

4

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Roman Harry

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing a 50-1 shock in a Dundalk claimer in December (7f); creditable efforts in two handicaps back at that venue for new yard; others preferred.

12/1

20/1

Form: 84-090

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
His 1-23 record on turf is a concern; several good runs last year, including over 5f at this track; slowly away when strong in the betting over 1m at Bellewstown early last month; down the field over 6f here a week later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins on AW this year and he only narrowly failed to improve on a very modest turf strike-rate (now 1-35) when just touched off at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; no serious impact at Catterick (7f) since but ran well in headgear in Ireland and cheekpieces are now refitted.

9/1

8th

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins this year for new yard and short-headed at Hamilton (5f, good) eight days ago when back on turf; there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and he's a strong contender.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has been on a roll at Southwell in recent weeks and didn't run badly in defeat at Wolverhampton; carries a penalty for the cosy win five days ago but a greater concern would be his record on grass, which reads 1-33.

11/4

16/1

Form: 102-89 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Winner of 11 races for Ado McGuinness over 7f/1m; claimed in December and first run for new yard when down the field in another AW claimer last month; mid-division over a longer trip at Gowran last month.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: 82-176 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won an ordinary Dundalk maiden for this rider three starts ago; not without a chance but needs to step up from Bellewstown sixth.
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3

(17)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

17:20 Leopardstown

Prince Of Eyeries

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Won an ordinary 7f maiden at Dundalk in January; struggled in couple of turf handicaps of late before coming good in Gowran claimer (7f, good) last month; needs to find extra back in a handicap.

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Prince Of Eyeries

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Won an ordinary Dundalk maiden four starts ago; mid-field on her last two turf outings; needs to find extra.

10/1

Form: 773875

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on soft on turf; ran well enough when fifth of 13 over C&D on latest; trainer may have a better chance with El Bello.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

Form: 30760- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
7f Down Royal winner last May; big hike stalled her progression; back on a fair mark now; blinkers added to tongue-tie; lacks a recent run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best.

18/1

11th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Cornahilt Soldier

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break.

14/1

14

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0071-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

12/1

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

The Bear Trap

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

16/1

Form: 20-596

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best run last year was over 5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Leopardstown; more required to make an impact here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

2

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Red Hugh ODonnell

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gillian Scott

Killarney maiden winner (1m, yielding to soft) in July last year; didn't look like gaining a handicap win in two subsequent runs; may need some help from the handicapper.

25/1

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gillian Scott

Won a maiden at Killarney (1m, yld-sft) in July but well held back in handicap company at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) last time; return to softer ground a plus but may be on a tough mark.

28/1

Form: 128328 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW over 6f/7f; consistent and progressive during the winter at Dundalk; found 5f inadequate here last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

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

19th
16 (7)
Sakakawea

14/1

Form: 910-36 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Good 6f run in testing conditions at Naas before unplaced run over 6f here; trip may suit and rider provides good value for the 7lb she claims here.
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2nd

11

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo 5.5f maiden winner in 2024; has adapted well to this surface with creditable efforts in four starts; took a 2l third over C&D last time (nose behind Comfort Line); runs off the same mark and Keane rides again.

8/1

3rd

10

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo sprint maiden win came on soft; has adapted well to this surface but needs to raise her game on the evidence of three runs late last year.

10/1

4th

6

(2)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo maiden win came on soft and creditable seasonal return at Naas in March on testing ground; well below best since; cheekpieces on now; trainer had a recent double over jumps.

10/1

10/1

Form: 25214- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip in Poland last year; hard to assess, stable's form is a positive, worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Haeret In Pectore

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A J Martin

Won over 7f when trained in Poland; showed a glimmer at Dundalk in January (over this trip) but didn't back it up back there later that month and off since; 2lb wrong here.

16/1

Form: 67-687 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Better known for his AW exploits, below his best in that sphere so far in 2025; first-time cheekpieces, makes limited appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.

4/1

Form: 23130- C

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In excellent form last season until ending on a low note; probably most effective at 1m, so best watched over this trip on seasonal debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Selective Power

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 5lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but has run well here before and had a recent run at Dundalk so he'll be fit; each-way shout.

14/1

11th

11

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.

33/1

14/1

Form: 44-292 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
2-18 on turf, more effective at Dundalk (4-22), twice second there this year; fair chance off lower turf mark having ended last season's campaign with a fourth placing at Fairyhouse.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Mullacash Buzz

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Grand front-runner has won around here; runner-up three times last year and fair fourth at Dundalk on latest; blinkers added.

11/2

4th

7

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mullacash Buzz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Six-time winner (four on AW) but last win came here in 2023; never a factor in either course outing this year.

20/1

33/1

Form: 224/

Last run: 948 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Topomania

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Runner up in two of three starts in Britain in 2022; didn't show enough on stable debut after mammoth layoff in first-time blinkers which are now replaced by cheekpieces; watch.

25/1

7

(1)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Topomania

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Garry Caldwell

Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.

33/1

24th

7

(1)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Topomania

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Garry Caldwell

Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.

33/1

25/1

Form: 05298-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Weak form on her final two starts last season; has shown her best form at Leopardstown where her record is 3-11; overall record is 4-29.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

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

Non-runners

Chica Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €178.00
Straight Forecast €111.68
Tricast €1840.82
Trifecta €849.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mullacash Buzz

SPOTLIGHT:

Showhound

The Irish Sun:

Mount Ruapehu

TOPSPEED:

Benavente

POSTDATA:

Mullacash Buzz