January 23 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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  • 1m 0f 0y
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.70
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 9770-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Maiden from 16 starts but another who is closely matched with several of today's rivals after 5l fourth behind Beat The Devil over C&D on latest; should be in the mix again.
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8th

6

(17)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty Bear

10st 0lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in the winter and has added two wins on turf; likes a bit of space, so draw is okay, but she might be high enough in the handicap now.

9/1

8th

3

(13)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Keeping herself busy; came home strongly under Orla Tynan to win at Roscommon (7.5f, good) but went up 10lb for that and was only midfield at the Curragh, albeit over 6.5f that was probably too sharp; others might be better in.

6/1

11th

5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Improver this year, all three wins under this rider, most recently over extended 7f at Roscommon last month, coming home strongly after being switched to the outer in straight; hit with a 10lb rise for that however and upped in grade now; not sure the drop in trip will suit.

15/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5005-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; sole AW win came at Wolverhampton over 8.5f last January; has 5.5l to make up with Beat The Devil on latest C&D fifth but has each-way possibilities.
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6th

11

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Well exposed but won on Tapeta at Wolverhampton last year; second to a subsequent improver over C&D in January; poor form since.

33/1

8th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on Flat in Britain; failed to build on C&D second in January; best of six subsequent runs when fourth in C&D claimer; well beaten here (7f) on latest; new headgear is tried now.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on the Flat in Britain; failed to build on a second placing over 1m here in January; best of four subsequent runs when fourth in a claimer; down the field over hurdles last time.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /6622- BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden has gone close on her first two runs for this yard, finishing in front of Beat The Devil on both occasions; will receive the services of Colin Keane once again and she should be thereabouts.
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3rd

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:10 Bellewstown

Profit Surge

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Near misses in two claimers during May extended her losing sequence to 16 so she's had plenty of chances now; rated only 62 so should be vulnerable again.

6/1

2nd

4

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Profit Surge

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden was placed three times in AW handicaps last winter and ran well above her handicap mark when pushing Gloriously Glam close in 7f Gowran claimer eight days ago, albeit when allowed to dictate a steady pace; handicap mark has gone up 9lb but meets that rival on same terms here; blinkers now tried and drops in trip.

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Profit Surge

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden was placed three times in AW handicaps in December/January, most recently respectable third in low-grade Roscommon handicap; plenty on at the weights here.

20/1

12/1

Form: 06003- C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner at 7f; largely out of form in the last 12 months but best effort in some time when third over C&D last month; chance if he can build on that promise.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

11/4

Form: 8333-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Recent consistency was rewarded when bolting up over C&D two weeks ago, with several of today's rivals behind; 9lb hike to contend with but Sam Coen takes off a valuable 7lb; tougher draw to negotiate, mind.
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7th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Beat The Devil

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Flat winner was pulled-up on hurdles debut in testing ground last November, but a much better effort in a Downpatrick novice last time; penalised 8lb and still needs a fair bit more.

16/1

9th

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Beat The Devil

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Patrick Magee

Flat AW winner was pulled up on sole start over hurdles in November; soundly beaten on return from a break on the Flat latest; hood added to tongue tie.

18/1

13th

18

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Beat The Devil

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Busy AW campaign over the winter, winning over this trip and runner-up three times afterwards; ran well for a long way on latest but 1m4f seemed too far; back in trip with race-fitness guaranteed so definite each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 6100-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins, also a Laytown winner; gained a first AW success over C&D four starts ago from 1lb lower; well below that level since; hard to assess at present.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

20/1

Form: 8005-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; never counted in three turf maidens on soft/heavy; best effort when fifth to Bucky Larson over C&D last month; made no impression behind Beat The Devil on latest.
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4th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

La Campanella

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Has shown glimmers of ability at Dundalk and ran well for a long way back on turf here last time (1m2f, good), prominent turning in before fading; can be expected to improve over that seasonal return with cheekpieces now added.

10/1

5th

6

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

La Campanella

9st 4lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Gerard Keane

Has shown glimmers of ability at Dundalk; beaten 3l when seventh over 1m there when last seen in January off 3lb higher; might need this but worth a market check for local yard.

20/1

8/1

Form: 20271- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win and fourth over C&D when coming late off much reduced mark last month; veteran is 6lb higher now and has a tough draw to contend with.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

Form: 6086-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; lightly raced maiden for Gavin Cromwell; encouraging C&D yard debut a fortnight ago when staying on into third behind Beat The Devil; could go well from good draw.
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8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

12th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f Dundalk maiden in February and best run since when runner-up in 1m claimer there last month; tailed off in two turf handicaps prior and is easy to oppose here.

16/1

2nd

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f maiden here in February but soundly beaten on AW and turf since.

50/1

Form: 9749-2 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 6f maiden here in April 2024; last year's form was generally poor, though last two C&D runs full of promise; did best work late on when runner-up to Beat The Devil on latest; contender from same mark.
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11th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Heart Of Darkness

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner of a 6f AW maiden in 2024; 0-12 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; one of her better efforts when 6l behind the winner over 1m on soft at Limerick last time; dropped 3lb.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Heart Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-11 on turf; twice well beaten on grass since Dundalk fifth behind Bella Colombia.

16/1

15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 2040-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; enjoyed a profitable 2024 campaign, winning three races over C&D; uneven form since, and hasn't beaten a rival home in two starts for this stable.
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11th

13

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it.

25/1

11th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October.

6/1

3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

50/1

Form: /4580-

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Yet to show signs of winning potential in five turf starts; half-sister to C&D winner but will need to find dramatic improvement on AW bow.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lily

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Yet to show signs of winning potential in five turf starts; half-sister to C&D winner but will need to find dramatic improvement on AW bow.

50/1

3

(19)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Sister Lily

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

Unplaced over 7f on handicap debut; previous runs have been over 7f/1m; Nicola Burns deserts her to ride recent winner Art Of Unity; tried with blinkers.

25/1

Form: 69263- C

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner but last win came here over 7f in November 2023; not seen since good third on the beach at Laytown (Punk Poet second); new headgear combination; tough draw.
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3rd

16

(15)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Mullacash Buzz

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

First reserve; four-time winner on AW has scored twice on turf; weakened into sixth at Roscommon last time.

Non-runners

Punk Poet, Alto Sax, Will Be King, Summer Island

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Payout
Exacta €172.30
Straight Forecast €170.17
Tricast €612.55
Trifecta €1419.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Beat The Devil

The Irish Sun:

Profit Surge

SPOTLIGHT:

Heart Of Darkness

POSTDATA:

Hell Left Loose