August 15 / 14.55 Dundalk (AW)

14.55

Standard

Bar One Racing ‘Guaranteed Odds’ Optional Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Bar One Racing ‘Guaranteed Odds’ Optional Claiming Race

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -22450

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time runner-up over C&D last winter; Galway comeback run was poor but entitled to come on for that.
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6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Ze Do Asfalto

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Long-priced Fairyhouse winner last month over this trip; subsequent Dundalk run may have come too soon, only four days later; probably a bit better suited by 7f.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 242058 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win often, last win coming here over 5f in December; good run at Listowel but safely held since; first attempt at 7f here.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 647367 C

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just 2-38 between turf and AW; plenty of placed efforts including at this track last winter; visor worn when last seen in March now ditched; down to career-low mark and good draw although this trip stretches him.
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7th

9

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

No significant impact in his three runs for this yard, although he wasn't beaten far on second occasion; attractively weighted on lots of Irish AW form, so needs a close look; market reference recommended.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Dontspoilasale

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Always behind on last month's stable debut (5f) but wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) a fortnight later; needs to make further progress here but should be fine over this trip and is attractively weighted on best Irish form; market reference recommended.

25/1

Form: 17-074 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare won 6f maiden here on belated debut last November but hasn't really built on that, proving a weak finisher at 7f on turf this summer; looks to have a bit to find.
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4

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Laytown

Eyema Candy Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won 6f maiden at Dundalk last November on belated debut last November; no better than fourth since then; closely matched with Dontspoilasale on a recent AW clash.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Eyema Candy Girl

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced mare won 6f maiden here on belated debut last November but hasn't really built on that, proving a weak finisher at 7f on turf this summer; looks to have a bit to find.

8/1

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:32 Limerick

Eyema Candy Girl

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Dundalk 6f maiden on debut last year; however, hasn't matched that form in three starts since, including two handicaps this term; needs a return to best.

8/1

Form: 860573 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner has won off as high as 87; operating off a much reduced mark nowadays, in good form here earlier in the year and recent Galway third probably his best turf run of the season; every chance.
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3rd

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Came with a late run to record an eleventh career win at the Curragh recently over this trip; 3lb rise okay so expected to be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

6

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago.

6/1

6th
16 (5)
Red Veil

Form: 630-69

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 0-5 on turf, well held in both handicaps this year after long absence; others look more solid options.
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13th

14

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Red Veil

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Placed in Gowran claimer last year for previous yard, form under both codes for current yard has been poor.

25/1

15th

12

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Red Veil

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Placed on the Flat at a modest level; ran poorly in that sphere last month; limited hurdling experience.

25/1

16th

9

(14)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Red Veil

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian Sexton

Out of her depth in maiden hurdles over the winter; finished third in C&D claimer on final run for Michael O'Callaghan last September but regressive since.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 043077

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seasoned handicapper whose four wins have been over shorter; left with plenty to do over this trip at Naas on latest off a quickening pace; only second ever AW start here and low draw not much advantage to a hold-up performer.
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7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

Form: 704915

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year but below best this season before landing 1m2f Ballinrobe claimer last month for Jack Davison; claimed for 12,000euros and fifth behinbd Shoot To Kill on first start for new yard in Gowran claimer on Wednesday.
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6th

5

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Holding his form generally well since an early-season win at Cork, apart from a below-par run at Ballinrobe last month; back to form with a solid effort in finishing fourth of 17 at Galway only eight days later.

6/1

4th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner; scored on seasonal return at Cork off 8lb lower; chased home Bay Of Dreams off 2lb lower at Bellewstown on penultimate; never landed a blow behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest; visor replaces cheekpieces.

12/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

Form: -68700 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here but on a long losing run and lots to find on recent turf efforts.
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10th

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Benavente

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Seven-time AW winner (7f-1m4f) when trained in Ireland, latterly in a Dundalk claimer in March; has failed to make the frame in 13 starts on grass, though, hence his much lower turf mark; lots to prove for his new yard.

8/1

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

Form: 0000-2

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best runs have been here, notably when second in C&D maiden in January when last seen; switched yards since and runs well fresh so one to consider with Colin Keane booked.
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9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Late Night Talking

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kieran P Cotter

No wins in 13 and it was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft); does seem more effective on the AW.

12/1

Form: 76-009

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.
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6th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

One More Wave

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Two AW wins (at 5f and 6f) last year for Jonathan Portman; has run well off marks in the mid-70s; now a modest 60, having shown very little in four runs for this stable, including a 7f claimer at Dundalk last time; definite chance on his old form; worth a market check.

7/1

11th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

One More Wave

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Ayr

One More Wave

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

20/1

12th
9 (15)
Shigar

20/1

Form: 8-0070 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative.
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12th

9

(15)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Shigar

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative.

20/1

18th

20

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.

4

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Three wins at shorter trips, including 1m Navan success last summer off 80; two runs over same trip in May leave him with lots to find although senior rider now takes over from inexperienced claimer.

20/1

20/1

Form: -00770 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
A 7f Fairyhouse maiden winner last year but hasn't repeated that form since, too keen from a wide draw at Galway latest; opposable on AW debut.
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6th

6

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Una Matata

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-14 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs; got upset in the stalls and never featured at the Curragh in June.

8/1

11th

17

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Una Matata

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-13 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs and same mark now; this a tougher race, though, so more needed.

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; slow to break and keen on debut here last month (1m2f); hard to fancy.
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13th

6

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Native Flag

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Slow starts in first two runs and far too keen when 500-1 for a Clonmel maiden last month; needs to leave those runs behind now handicapping.

40/1

8th

10

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

16:02 Clonmel

Native Flag

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Well behind in a Dundalk maiden on debut (1m2f) and trailed them all home in a claimer back there in August (7f); hood on but would be a surprise winner.

100/1

14th

15

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Native Flag

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

First reserve; slow to break and keen on debut here last month (1m2f); hard to fancy.

Non-runners

Shoot To Kill, Temple City, Kaptain Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €43.60
Straight Forecast €37.68
Trifecta €375.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dontspoilasale

SPOTLIGHT:

Ze Do Asfalto

POSTDATA:

Bucaneer's Spirit

The Irish Sun:

Late Night Talking

TOPSPEED:

Dontspoilasale