August 15 / 17.10 Dundalk (AW)

17.10

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 430880

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has seven turf wins to his name up to 1m4f; is 0-13 on AW but was a close second in this race last year; not at his best lately but is dropping down the handicap so would be dangerous to rule out.
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12th

5

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner who is running well and he wasn't favoured by his track position when just behind War Rooms on Leopardstown's big card last week; considered.

14/1

12th

21

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner; has never won on AW (despite 18 attempts) so it seems encouraging that he managed a second placing on his latest visit to Dundalk four weeks ago; that was prefaced by a second at Gowran earlier that week.

25/1

3rd

14

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Star Harbour

12st 0lb

J: Tadhg McGuinness

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close.

4/1

Form: 1-5248 CD

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has eight AW wins to his name over various trips including two wins last winter; is only 2lb higher than last winning mark and his modest turf run last time can be forgiven so can go well.
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1st

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

San Andreas

12st 0lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only two of 10 wins have been on turf but rated 80 so has to be respected in this grade.

11/4

5th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

San Andreas

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

15/2

14th

4

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

San Andreas

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 870335 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has won seven times on AW over shorter; yet to score on turf but has run fine races lately up to 1m2f and coming back to his favoured surface is a help; holds a solid chance from a good draw.
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7th

1

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Eight-time winner (seven on the AW) although his most recent win came in a Cork handicap in April; caught the eye under this rider in a 1m1f handicap at the Curragh last time; interesting.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Good servant won over this trip at Cork in April, his first time winning away from AW; second over 1m here last month; good spin for inexperienced claimer, but others preferred.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Final Voyage

8st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

A seven-time AW winner, he scored his first turf win at Cork in April over 10.5f; didn't get the clearest run so it was a cracking effort over C&D last time behind Kalir; up 2lb and is one to consider.

10/1

Form: 20-005 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.
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2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 45-073 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins along with three turf wins; was poor over fences last time but has a chance on his previous Leopardstown third over 1m4f.
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12

(4)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:12 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Back to form with a placed effort at Dundalk (1m2f) but will always be vulnerable to younger limbs.

33/1

3rd

6

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Walhaan

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Grand type is a four-time C&D winner and beat Nakasero last December; back from a break and pushing on in years now.

16/1

14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

Form: -22947 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Is a 1m4f winner here and also placed over C&D; has been hit and miss last four starts up to 2m (big run when fourth in Northumberland Plate) but has a chance if at his best.
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9th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Tribal Star

9st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but again ran well to be 4l off the winner last week at Chester, a track he likes; shouldn't be far away.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins (from 25 races) have come on Dundalk AW, but he finished on the heels of winner Spirit Mixer in this race last year (good to soft) and was also bang there in the Chester Plate this May; backward steps on last two outings but he's not ruled out.

11/1

12th

7

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins have come here, the latest in this race last year off 1lb higher; has run well in defeat over much further on turf a couple of times this term and soft ground wouldn't have suited at Galway latest; should be doing his best work at the finish.

11/1

Form: 95-106

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner won at Limerick in June over 1m4f and was unlucky at Galway last time over that trip; this trip is a bit short but he shouldn't be far away all the same.
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7th

3

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

God Of Thunder

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo last month, but poor effort back on the Flat at Naas leaves him with questions to answer.

9/1

16th

13

(18)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

God Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo on his penultimate start in a claimer but heavy defeat back on the Flat at Tramore (2m) on latest; well handicapped but needs to rebound back in trip.

22/1

7th

1

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

God Of Thunder

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was in better form last year when winning at Limerick over hurdles and on the Flat (1m5f, good, rated 73); largely struggled in both codes since, although ran to his mark at Killarney last month when sixth (1m4f, good); took second in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time when well treated; others make more appeal.

7/1

11/1

Form: 52-576 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 1m on turf for William Haggas; no bad run in three starts for this yard; back up to this trip can help but makes AW debut so that is a question.
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4th

3

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Retracement

9st 9lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Struggled to find his best this term, although Leopardstown fourth was decent, last of five in a Roscommon rated race on Monday; might need some leeway from the handicapper.

20/1

17th

17

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Retracement

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Has the merit of being a C&D winner; stable won this race last year, when he took fourth place; fair run when fourth at Leopardstown two months ago; appeals as one who could make his presence felt at a decent price; each-way option in a very competitive race.

14/1

Form: 408603 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

Form: 745696 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Course maiden winner over 7f and some good runs up to 1m2f since including in a Group 3; not so good since and the blinkers worn last time are left off; needs a return to her best.
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7th

6

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Spicy Margarita

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

7f maiden win here on her second start remains her sole victory; not beaten far in a 1m Curragh Listed in June, but overall form falls well short.

66/1

9th

4

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win in an AW maiden; out of depth in Group company this season and looks very much up against it again here.

66/1

Form: 88-762

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.
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8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won twice when trained in UK over approx' 7f including on AW; last three runs have been over 1m2.5f; placed at Down Royal and this track either side of a poor run here; a chance if as effective back at a mile.

17/2

1

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Dual winner including on AW in UK; decent runs in defeat first three runs for this yard but below form over C&D last time; that was a premier handicap so can do better in this grade.

9/1

12

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.

10/1

Form: /41-59 C

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 1m4f wins here and placed over this trip too; has to improve on both 2025 runs but is 3lb below that last winning mark so is possible.
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7th

3

(8)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Satono Chevalier

11st 2lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan (1m2f), Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Limerick (1m4f); two most recent efforts below best, but respected back up in trip.

7/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan (1m2f), Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Limerick (1m4f); fair third at Killarney in July before finding things too demanding more recently; unplaced at Clonmel last week.

12/1

6th

1

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan (1m2f), Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Limerick (1m4f); fair third at Killarney in July before finding the company too demanding in a Galway premier handicap; needs to bounce back from a moderate Leopardstown run; down in trip now; good 7lb claimer.

14/1

8/1

Form: 2-2222 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
A bit frustrating as has been runner-up in last five runs and hung both ways when beaten here last time over C&D; cheekpieces need to help.
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13th

14

(3)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Game Point

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: R P Cody

0-10 on the Flat but runner-up five times; returns to this scene on the back of two hurdle wins, the latest a valuable handicap at Listowel; well drawn for one who likes to be up there and should give a good account.

12/1

1st

11

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:07 Listowel

Game Point

10st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: R P Cody

Useful Flat maiden (rated 75) and placed in four maiden hurdles before a facile win in a weak maiden at Wexford last month; big jump in class.

12/1

1st

4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

15:40 Wexford

Game Point

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Useful Flat maiden (rated 77) and placed in all four maiden hurdles at 2m, most recently over C&D last month, mistake two out not helping his cause when beaten over 4l into third; has his chance again but is proving a bit frustrating.

11/8

Form: 1-3206 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Reserve; maiden winner over 1m4f here last winter and two good runs in defeat after up to 2m; not at best last twice and needs a return to form; trip maybe a bit short.
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4th

7

(16)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Sole win came in C&D fillies' maiden in November 2024; not far away in October from 1lb higher; lesser efforts since; wide draw to overcome in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

Monasterboice

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Payout
Exacta €72.10
Straight Forecast €56.45
Tricast €702.78
Trifecta €536.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Voyage

The Irish Sun:

Game Point

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Final Voyage

POSTDATA:

Final Voyage