August 15 / 16.40 Dundalk (AW)

16.40

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Bar One Racing ‘Proudly Supporting Irish Racing’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Bar One Racing ‘Proudly Supporting Irish Racing’ Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 574452 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.
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1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 00-85

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo on Turf, just mildly encouraging handicap debut last time at Down Royal when tongue-tied; bad draw on AW debut.
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6th

13

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Akashaa

8st 13lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Lightly raced 3yo on turf made very encouraging AW debut last month over C&D when clear second from a wide draw; senior rider replaced by inexperienced 10lb claimer here but big player if reproducing that run off 2lb lower.

15/2

2nd

13

(17)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Akashaa

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Lightly raced 3yo on Turf, just mildly encouraging handicap debut last time at Down Royal when tongue-tied; bad draw on AW debut.

12/1

11

(15)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Akashaa

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Two ordinary runs at two, including over C&D; never threatened over 6f at the Curragh on reappearance; chance is not obvious, but from a respected source; tongue-tie on now and might be unwise to rule out on handicap debut.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-6081 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improved on previous two handicap efforts (on Turf) to land C&D contest last month from same stall, committed some way out and keeping on well for pressure to just hold on (Obama Army fourth); 6lb higher but remains relatively unexposed; good draw.
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1st

5

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; appears well held by Staywitherjohnny on recent C&D running

14/1

11th

8

(13)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; off three months and there's a race for him at Dundalk later this month.

14/1

6th

4

(11)

28th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Ballymagreehan

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Not at his best when seventh behind today's rival Winemaker over 6f here last time; previous 7f/1m form shows him in a better light and gives him a definite chance; previous third here matches him closely with Manhattan Dandy.

7/1

12/1

Form: 132670 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins up to a mile with the latest coming at Roscommon in May; below form since, latest on yard debut at Leopardstown.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

8/1

Form: 883867 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Cork last year but mixed bag this year on Turf, couple of decent runs over inadequate 6f including at Naas latest; wide draw far from ideal.
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14th

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

10/1

Form: 073000 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Most of his wins have come over C&D but on a long losing run and struggling to make an impact of late off much reduced mark (trip inadequate latest); drops in grade here so don't rule out.
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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

Form: 423243 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door here in the spring and solid Turf form of late, hampered late on when third at Gowran on latest; yet to convince at this trip.
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10th

14

(18)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

0-14 on turf but one of better efforts came last June when a 3.5l second over C&D off this mark; off since a below par run at Dundalk last August; might need this run.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Jackandthefox

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Knocking on the door here in the spring and solid Turf form of late, hampered late on when third at Gowran on latest; yet to convince at this trip.

7/1

3rd

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Jackandthefox

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Knocking on the door at Dundalk in the spring and best run on turf at Fairyhouse last month when chasing home a clear-cut winner over 6f; outpaced at a crucial stage at Naas last time and worth a try at this longer trip.

15/2

Form: 0-0590 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
First win since 2022 came at Killarney last season (1m, yielding to soft); poor efforts this term and has recently joined Gavin Cromwell; opposable.
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1st

12

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time winner but needed to run better on his recent stable debut to be seriously considered.

25/1

16th

10

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Nibras Rainbow

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four career wins include at Dundalk last November for Gavin Cromwell; joined new yard since last run in January and may just need this.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nibras Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained fourth career success off this mark over C&D in November; below best thrice since and latest third in a C&D claimer was remote; yard back in form but others make more appeal.

10/1

Form: 090-05

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 35 outings; fair fifth over C&D on latest but hard to fancy given his overall profile.
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20

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Donal Kinsella

Opposable as a 36-race maiden and on the back of some modest efforts.

33/1

9th

14

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Still a maiden after 35 outings; fair fifth over C&D on latest but hard to fancy given his overall profile.

16/1

Form: 881480 CD

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

Form: 080

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo with poor form in three maidens and can only be watched on handicap/AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

13

(17)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Diamond Cross

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Recent Down Royal run was a bit more encouraging (not clear run) and cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

13

(10)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Diamond Cross

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Didn't show much in maidens at 1m-1m2f and similar story on handicap debut at Dundalk (1m); still early days but others make more appeal for now.

50/1

12th
7 (13)
Akmaam

9/1

Form: 8790-0 CD

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2023 off 67 but hasn't won since and has been hurdling of late; headgear combination tried and Colin Keane booked so expectations could be high (yard had a hurdles winner last week).
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/3-00

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Useful enough 2yo form in Britain but very lightly raced in recent years, soundly beaten both runs for current yard this summer; drops in grade but remains opposable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John C McConnell

Ran a bit better over C&D last month but still only midfield and was beaten about 6l; more needed.

14/1

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Has been poor in three starts for this yard lately and not easy to fancy at present.

33/1

13th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Useful enough 2yo form in Britain but very lightly raced in recent years, soundly beaten both runs for current yard this summer; drops in grade but remains opposable.

16/1

16/1

Form: -00100

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Zero Fighter

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; badly out of form in recent months; will be well accustomed to this surface, since he is locally trained.

16/1

12th

15

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Zero Fighter

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40 under today's rider; form since has been poor but don't rule out entirely.

12/1

14th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Zero Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €46.30
Straight Forecast €43.74
Tricast €164.94
Trifecta €257.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballymagreehan

POSTDATA:

Bungle Inthedesert

The Irish Sun:

Jackandthefox

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballymagreehan