October 10 / 20.00 Dundalk (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.40
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 670475

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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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

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 000001 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Back on track on return from six months off in first-time blinkers (retained) when attracting market support here over 1m4f last month; 9lb raise partly negated by rider's 4lb allowance; can't discount down in trip.
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10th

8

(8)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D winner in September off 10lb lower but doesn't appear to be in anything like the same form currently; tries a tongue-tie.

25/1

10th

8

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 11lb lower; only fifth to Desert Friend two runs back and was well beaten over 1m4f here last week.

10/1

8th

13

(1)

1st Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 13lb lower; some good efforts since although didn't appear to stay 2m latest; contender back in trip here.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 676004

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden produced one of better efforts over 1m here on latest, nearest at the finish; 3lb lower now and on that evidence this longer trip is a plus; could go well.
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18th

7

(20)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Johnnys Oasis

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual Dundalk AW winner is 0-8 on turf and recent AW form none too encouraging for this turf return; wide draw a negative.

12/1

11th

1

(7)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Johnnys Oasis

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Twice a 1m course winner, the latest in November off 8lb lower; soundly beaten on last four starts, including twice over the extended 1m2f; now drops to 7f for the first time in the 20th race of his career; hard to be sure how he will cope.

14/1

9th

10

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Johnnys Oasis

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time C&D winner, the latest in November off 10lb lower; soundly beaten on last three starts here at 1m-10.5f and handicapper slow to relent; others preferred.

16/1

14/1

Form: 960120

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Followed 80-1 Gowran maiden win (9.5f, good) with a fine 0.5l second in a handicap at the same C&D after meeting traffic problems; 12.5f on easy ground may not have suited latest; can't discount on AW debut in new cheekpieces.
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13th

5

(3)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Skib Gold

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a price over Gowran's extended 1m1f last summer and was second there next time off this mark; however, has looked cold as ice this season.

16/1

15th

5

(16)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Skib Gold

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.

10/1

18/1

Form: 048300

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; 0-13 on the AW and hasn't won on turf since 2021; 5lb lower than when beaten a short head over C&D last November but needs to bounce back from a couple of poor efforts on the grass.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

Form: 56-033

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has shown enough on her last two starts (including over C&D) to suggest she has a win in her; 9lb better off with Sarmiento Power for 3l defeat over 1m4f here latest; player.
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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

3rd

11

(1)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Marians Gal

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Breakthrough win over C&D in November; came up short off 10lb higher following month; close fourth in blanket finish over C&D two weeks ago; can make presence felt in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 666207 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

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2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

Form: 287960 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Turf winner is 0-4 on the AW; has failed to fire in handicaps (including over C&D) since second in a Sligo claimer in August; others make more appeal.
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10th

16

(10)

17th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

8st 12lb

T: John C McConnell

Second reserve; belatedly off the mark at Navan in July but form has dipped since a claimer second in August.

8th

11

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Turf winner is 0-4 on the AW; has failed to fire in handicaps (including over C&D) since second in a Sligo claimer in August; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Tartaraghan

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-31 but placed plenty of times; however, may need further ideally and wouldn't want rain.

12/1

10/1

Form: 230847

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two-time claimer winner on turf (7.5f-1m2f); has run well in defeat in handicaps at this venue before and is well-treated on some of those runs; can't discount in new hood.
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4th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Alto Sax

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Two wins in claimers on turf in May 2024; out of form at Dundalk until winning an apprentice handicap there at the beginning of last month; broke slowly at Leopardstown but finished to good effect, beaten under 3l in a 23-runner field; definite chance.

11/2

5th

12

(19)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Alto Sax

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Two wins in claimers on turf in 2024; out of form at Dundalk until winning an apprentice handicap there 11 days ago; Nicola Burns was unable to claim on that occasion, and her valuable 5lb allowance is in play this time.

11/2

28/1

Form: 066770

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

Form: 9500

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not much encouragement in maidens and again on handicap debut over C&D on latest; down 2lb and still early days but speedily bred sort can only be watched for now.
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11th

9

(17)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elegant Grand

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian Murray

Not much encouragement in maidens and again on handicap debut over C&D on latest; down 2lb and still early days but speedily bred sort can only be watched for now.

25/1

13th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elegant Grand

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Adrian Murray

Minor promise on debut here (7f); showed nothing over shorter trips twice since and not sure to appreciate this trip on back of 125 days off.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:40 Navan

Elegant Grand

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Some promise on Dundalk debut over 7f but was below that level at Sligo over 6f recently; the blinkers tried then are removed; needs to resume progress.

25/1

Form: -69300

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promise over 7f on debut here last December; solid effort off 4lb higher on handicap debut at Bellewstown in July (1m, good) but failed to beat a rival twice since; needs to bounce back.
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5th

3

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Eutropia

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Adrian Wintle

No win in her first 13 starts but she's won three of her last four including at Bath (1m/1m2f) in her last two runs; up 3lb for her narrow success last time but she's open to more progress and is versatile ground-wise; big player back down in trip.

7/2

1st

1

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Eutropia

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Quickened up well off a steady pace when winning at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month and made it two wins from her last three starts when landing a handicap here (good to soft) over 1m 12 days ago; raised 4lb and now steps back up in trip with solid claims if handling the likely quicker ground.

9/4

1st

5

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Eutropia

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Record of 533313 for new stable and that latest third was a creditable effort from off the pace at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; on same mark here and she's a big player if she can continue the good work back on turf.

2/1

13th
7 (9)
Nyota

20/1

Form: 055/7-

Last run: 630 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-9 for former yard; off since 6l defeat here in January 2024; entitled to need this first run for Tom McGuinness; watch in first time hood.
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OUR TIP

Form: 988

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Yet to show winning potential over hurdles or in three runs on the Flat; best watched on handicap debut in first time tongue tie and cheekpieces.
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14th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Baron Blake

10st 0lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Yet to show winning potential over hurdles or in three runs on the Flat; best watched on handicap debut in first time tongue tie and cheekpieces.

16/1

8th

1

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Laytown

Baron Blake

10st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Shown very little over jumps and similar story in two recent Flat runs at huge odds; needs improvement for the switch of surface here.

40/1

Non-runners

Blathnaid, Munroh, Tara Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €77.90
Straight Forecast €52.88
Tricast €236.09
Trifecta €201.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Elegant Grand

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny's Oasis

POSTDATA:

Tartaraghan

The Irish Sun:

Gallo Dell Cielo