September 26 / 20.15 Dundalk (AW)

20.15

Standard

Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
RTV
View Course
Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

28/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: -00000

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Best run when second over 1m3f at Southwell last autumn; was poor in five runs over various trips here earlier in year; blinkers need to revitalise on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(19)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner but 0-6 on turf and recent form none too encouraging; poor draw too.

25/1

14th

11

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Sarmiento Power

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner; decent form at Dundalk last autumn, poor at that venue this year; same story at Navan on latest.

25/1

14th

10

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Sarmiento Power

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner is 0-4 on turf; recent showings at Dundalk not encouraging and remains 7lb above sole win; others appeal more.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 356-03

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 16 Flat starts but has run her best races over 1m2.5f at this track, including when third last time; this trip is a question but shouldn't be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

16

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Marians Gal

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Worth considering on her winter AW form; made the frame in four of her five races after a breakthrough win in November; needs to step up on modest turf form; her regular rider claims a valuable 7lb.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Marians Gal

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Breakthrough win over C&D in November off lowly 46; couple of decent runs of late off this 10lb higher mark and should again be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 8519-6 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D last December; well beaten next time and not a lot better at Clonmel on return but can at least improve from that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Just Another Eagle

9st 4lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

Third reserve; sole win came on AW in 2024 over 1m4f; went close off this mark at Navan in October; poor in two outings this season.

9th

10

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Just Another Eagle

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

1m4f AW winner is 0-15 on turf; beaten a head over 1m6f here last October on soft off 2lb lower; 1m was inadequate on seasonal return at Gowran; should come on plenty for that and not discounted back up in trip.

25/1

16th

7

(15)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Just Another Eagle

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole victory from 21 starts came in a 1m4f handicap Dundalk in December 2024; slipped up at Dundalk on her final 2025 start after an excellent second in a 23-runner handicap at Navan; however, that was 1m6f, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

Form: 494533

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden was a close third in a handicap over this trip at Tramore but found 7f too sharp at Laytown since, beaten 9l; ran respectably only start here; possibilities with Keane aboard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Captain Hanley

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel in May and Punchestown last month; failed to match that form at Wexford last Friday; interesting that he makes a quick reappearance with Colin Keane booked; turf Flat form is modest but not without a chance if reproducing last winter's best AW form.

7/1

6th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

16:47 Wexford

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Modest on the Flat but has shown an aptitude for hurdling; runner up in both completed starts at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) in May and Punchestown (23.5f, gd-yld) 26 days ago; in between those runs unseated early at Kilbeggan; big player.

8/1

2nd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

0-18 on Flat but promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel when staying on well to take the runner-up spot despite suffering interference (2m4f, good to yielding) and the winner easily followed up next time; unseated at the second when saddle slipped at Kilbeggan; worth another chance, although trip is an unknown.

2/1

Form: 0-0952

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 24 starts came as a 2yo at Wolverhampton; best run this year came when just denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last time; can start slowly but has a shout up 3lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 145y

13:40 Wexford

Tomahawk King

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

One win from 26 attempts on the Flat gives him a rating in that sphere of 50; he wasn't far away at Down Royal but lesser efforts in two runs since; makes hurdles debut now and hard to see him winning.

50/1

10

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Tomahawk King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Sole success came on AW in October 2022; close second at Down Royal (1m5f, good) on penultimate but very different ground to deal with here.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tomahawk King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

Sole win in 24 starts came as a 2yo at Wolverhampton; best run this year came when just denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last time; can start slowly but has a shout up 3lb.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 070919

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Tipperary over a bit further than this but was poor at Roscommon 11 days later, a run which might have come too soon; previously ran respectably in three AW maidens; chance if rebounding.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(13)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Messi

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Got off the mark at Tipperary over a bit further than this but was poor at Roscommon 11 days later, a run which might have come too soon; previously ran respectably in three AW maidens; chance if rebounding.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Ms Messi

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Recent Tipperary win came out of the blue; 6lb rise does not seem harsh; may have turned a corner, top rider booked.

9/2

20/1

Form: 900407 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

5/1

Form: 139402 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at 13th attempt when winning over C&D in March; best run since was when just denied over 1m5f at Ayr last time; off the same mark today so looks a big player despite wide draw.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Waystar

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 1m4f here a year ago; form has been uneven since, good run over 1m4f in December on penultimate start; failed to build on that over this trip the following month.

12/1

13th

4

(15)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Waystar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came on AW; creditable effort on good to firm at Ayr before lesser run at Dundalk last Friday; unproven on this sort of ground and has a poor draw; cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 7088

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three modest maiden runs; was poor on soft making handicap debut at Roscommon last time; cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Aclaim

8st 10lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; bit better for blinkers when seventh at Gowran last time but was still comfortably held.

25/1

14

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Aclaim

8st 10lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; bit better for blinkers when seventh at Gowran last time but was still comfortably held.

25/1

28/1

Form: 0089

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens and was poor on handicap debut last time; needs huge improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Sosperi

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Hard to take any encouragement from last season's form, blinkered for the first time; trainer had a good day at Navan on Sunday.

14/1

12th

9

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sosperi

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Well beaten in three maidens and was poor on handicap debut last time; needs huge improvement.

28/1

15

(17)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Sosperi

8st 12lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Not a lot to take from her maiden efforts from 6.5f to 1m2f; all to prove on handicap debut.

25/1

25/1

Form: -06677

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run respectably at times including at this track but isn't progressing; might have found the ground too soft last time; cheekpieces need to help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Oranzona

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Eight-race maiden yet to show any signs of winning potential; well beaten behind a couple of these over 1m4f latest; mark sliding but others preferred.

28/1

13th

13

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oranzona

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden has run respectably at times including at this track but isn't progressing; might have found the ground too soft last time; cheekpieces need to help.

25/1

7th

8

(11)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:15 Roscommon

Oranzona

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Hasn't really shown winning potential as of yet at 1m-1m4f; well beaten in a 10.5f claimer here on latest; steps back up in trip but others make more appeal.

25/1

Form: 222451

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on 20th start when winning a Sligo handicap by 5l last time; the runner-up was since narrowly beaten and then won over hurdles; has plenty of placed AW runs so should go well despite wide draw and up 9lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 060-92

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden was second on last Flat start over 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June; has since run well in two of three juvenile hurdle starts; previously ran respectably at this track; a player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Felicity Smoak

10st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Paul Nolan

Has performed okay in modest 1m5f handicaps this year; runner-up in a maiden hurdle and heavy ground was against her in two handicaps; not dismissed.

16/1

4th

2

(11)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Felicity Smoak

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul Nolan

Best effort yet on the Flat when a 3.75l sixth of 20 at Leopardstown (1m5f, good) on return from 139 days off, denied a clear run (1.5l behind Eastern Wind); sharper for that, same mark here and should be thereabouts with smoother passage.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Felicity Smoak

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul Nolan

Poor form over hurdles on winter ground; showed promise when a long-priced second of 18 over 1m2f at Fairyhouse last June; on the same mark now.

12/1

Form: 585704

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best run came on debut in a 1m maiden at this track; ran in claimers last twice, hung badly at Roscommon but better at Gowran; needs more up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Can I Kiss You

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Christopher Kellett

Ex-Irish maiden who was runner-up at Gowran Park (1m, good to yielding) in May but below that level in both starts since, including when last of 14 on her yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good) a month ago.

14/1

8th

3

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Can I Kiss You

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

Inconsistent maiden in Ireland for James Barrett; faded into midfield last time, failing to back up her reappearance effort; makes debut for new yard.

13/2

Non-runners

Numidia, Calmafterthestorm, Hangry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.80
Straight Forecast €19.36
Tricast €115.15
Trifecta €212.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chopsticks

POSTDATA:

Waystar

The Irish Sun:

Just Another Eagle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Marians Gal