January 16 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 05621- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had to wait more than four years for a second career success, building on recent promise when gaining a deserved C&D victory four weeks ago, well on top at the line; remains well treated.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

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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

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 67330-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in turf handicaps last year but well below that level in two tries on the AW to date; still lightly raced but percentage call is to oppose.
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2nd

10

(12)

16th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mischief Man

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden ran well in turf handicaps last year but well below that level in two tries on the AW to date; still lightly raced but percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

12

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Mischief Man

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Mild promise in maidens; best handicap run was a staying on third (second won at Roscommon on Monday) over 1m4f at Cork last time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination; blinkers replace cheekpieces now; one to consider.

9/2

33/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 0060-

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; big price when down the field over 1m on handicap debut last month; visored for first crack at 1m4f.
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12th

12

(4)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Without Love

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Winner and three times in the frame from his last four starts; his win in January was achieved at the main expense of Doctor Grace and Eighty Eight; beaten favourite last Friday; blinkers may help his cause.

11/2

4th

12

(14)

6th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Without Love

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Cian Hughes

Much-improved when stepping up to this trip in first-time visor here in mid-January, beaten just 1l into third behind Jawhary after meeting traffic problems; backed that up when winning over the extended 1m2f; one length behind Deluca Chop when third last time; drawn high then, same again now.

7/2

3rd

11

(16)

11th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Without Love

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Cian Hughes

Much-improved for stepping up to this trip in first-time visor here in mid-January, beaten just 1l into third behind Jawhary after meeting traffic problems; backed that up 12 days ago when winning over the extended 1m2f; that display can be upgraded since he again had trouble getting a clear passage.

9/2

Form: /8640-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best run was when 5l sixth of 19 in 1m2f Navan handicap (good) last April; has looked a non-stayer in two tries over this trip subsequently.
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5th

6

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Baila Conmigo

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual winner on the AW at 10.5f-1m4f in February/March; put a poor Bellewstown run behind him when taking the runner-up spot at Leopardstown (1m1f, yielding to soft) last time; unproven at this trip.

6/1

2nd

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Baila Conmigo

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Progressing well on AW for current yard, recording a second win at Dundalk last month off 61 before solid third there next time; couldn't transfer that form to turf at Bellewstown last time when tailed off (1m4f, soft); perhaps better ground can suit more, but likelihood is that he's better on AW.

12/1

12th

8

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Baila Conmigo

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Progressing well on AW for current yard, recording second win at Dundalk last month off 61 before solid third there 10 days ago; not certain to run to that level back on turf but isn't dismissed.

6/1

Form: 00300- C

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner is 1-11 on AW, that win here over 7f in 2022; modest form on Flat and over hurdles since joining this yard; more needed.
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6th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Patrick Street

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual-purpose gelding who won on the Flat last month; finished well for third over hurdles at Punchestown but over 2m and stamina could be an issue over this far on chase debut.

10/1

3rd

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Reverts to jumps after a snug win over 1m4f at Limerick 18 days ago; relatively unexposed over hurdles and may be capable of improving on previous modest form

4/1

Form: 90656-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
AW winner in Britain at up to 2m; most recent victory was in 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap in June 2024; just fair efforts of late, including on latest when 5.5l behind Jawhary; more needed.
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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

Form: 07900-

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Yet to threaten in five starts, albeit modest progress when beaten around 8l here over 10.5f in September; visor applied stepping up further in trip; plenty to prove at present.
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7th

13

(15)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Lightly raced 4yo has yet to trouble the judge, okay C&D effort two starts back, didn't seem to stay 1m4f latest; cheekpieces now tried and back in trip.

12/1

10th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Slight improvement stepped up to 1m4f in first-time visor (retained) here on latest; weakened late so the drop back to this trip looks a plus but more needed.

20/1

7th

12

(2)

16th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to threaten in five starts, albeit modest progress when beaten around 8l here over 10.5f in September; visor applied stepping up further in trip; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 00946-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up over C&D off higher marks in 2024; kept on well to line when just behind Syosset over C&D in November; good run over an inadequate trip (1m) last month when beaten around 3l; serious contender back up to optimum distance.
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15th

11

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Vivacious Lady

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Fair form on AW in 2024, not at best at Dundalk last winter; weak turf credentials; lacks a recent outing.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Twice runner-up over C&D off higher marks in 2024; kept on well to line when just behind Syosset over C&D in November; good run over an inadequate trip (1m) last month when beaten around 3l; serious contender back up to optimum distance.

7/1

15

(5)

17th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

First reserve; 0-10 and shown nothing in two runs for her new yard.

Form: 00927- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins came here over shorter but won over 1m5f at Down Royal in July and back to form in first-time visor when second over C&D last month; failed to build on that two weeks later behind Jawhary.
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3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 050/0- CD

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

Form: 64099- CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best form has been over C&D, including a win off 67 last March; not at best in recent starts but drops in grade here and is 7lb below last winning mark; not discounted.
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11th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best form has been over C&D, including a win off 67 last March; not at best in recent starts but drops in grade here and is 7lb below last winning mark; not discounted.

16/1

10

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D win in March was first success since 2022; fair fourth here on latest; closely matched with Voice Of Reason; cheekpieces now.

8/1

10

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D win in March was first success since 2022; fair fourth here on latest; closely matched with Voice Of Reason; cheekpieces now.

8/1

Form: 8682-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 22 starts, but ran well here last month over 10.5f on just her third AW start when chasing home a rank outsider; below that level when outpaced over 1m last week; step up in trip can help.
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12th

5

(15)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Boyne Valley

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Just one win from 22 starts, but ran well here last month over 10.5f on just her third AW start when chasing home a rank outsider; below that level when outpaced over 1m last week; step up in trip can help.

9/1

Form: 06475-

Last run: 94 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Good effort when fourth of 15 at Tipperary on handicap debut in August (1m1f, yielding); didn't enjoy soft next time at Clonmel; fair fifth of 14 here (1m) in October; stable has good record at the track; cheekpieces.
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13th

14

(13)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Le Fleur Princess

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Good effort when fourth of 15 at Tipperary on handicap debut in August (1m1f, yielding); didn't enjoy soft next time at Clonmel; fair fifth of 14 here (1m) in October; stable has good record at the track; cheekpieces.

6/1

5th

12

(8)

14th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Le Fleur Princess

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Might have found Clonmel too soft last time and has a chance on her previous Tipperary fourth if handling AW.

10/1

Non-runners

Syosset, Man Is King, Not Even Maybe, Church Mountain

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.60
Straight Forecast €29.57
Tricast €576.16
Trifecta €923.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vivacious Lady

The Irish Sun:

Syosset

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Boyne Valley

POSTDATA:

Vivacious Lady