January 28 / 16.02 Dundalk (AW)

16.02

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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1846-2 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice here at the start of last year and added eighth career win at Laytown in September (7f); back to form off reduced mark (dropped in grade) here 12 days ago when a good second over 1m; definite player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Eight wins on this surface and returned to his best when just overhauled late in a C&D handicap last week; leading contender.

5/1

4th

8

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of three runners for his yard; all bar one of his nine wins have come on sand, including the Laytown race in which he was third 12 days ago (beaten just under 5l); wears new headgear combination; others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Exquisite Acclaim

11st 9lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

First reserve; won off 7lb higher at Dundalk (7f) in January, his eighth AW win; is 3lb lower than when winning this race last year and didn't run too badly over 1m at Navan on latest; could be a danger to all if getting a run.

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0400-5 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner in Britain for William Haggas but had been disappointing for current yard until gambled-on favourite here 12 days ago over 1m, slow to break when never dangerous 2l fifth (0.75l off runner-up Exquisite Acclaim), probably not helped racing up the centre; down to a nice mark and could go well down in trip here if getting a level break.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brewing

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Six-time AW winner in Britain and some very solid handicap efforts here early in the year; off since May but not hard to make a case for overall.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1332-2 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent 6yo who appreciated the strong pace when winning over C&D in November; good efforts in defeat in all four starts since, latest when good second to an all-the-way winner in rated race 12 days ago (Inishfallen 2.5l away fourth); should again be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Little Empire

10st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Irish challenger whose two turf wins have come on quick ground at Ayr (7f/1m); not at his very best in Ireland on final two starts but has each-way claims on this belated return to 1m.

13/2

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2595-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 6f 2yo win on AW in Britain for Brian Meehan; both recent runs here for current yard have been promising although will need to settle better than latest.
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4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Form of penultimate neck second in a rated race at Limerick was franked by the winner (to whom he was conceding 6lb) who bolted up off 80 in a handicap at Galway last week; yielding ground not ideal on latest; could bounce back.

100/30

7th

7

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Inishfallen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 27 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year and showed that a turf win could be within his range when second to Dancing Saxon at Limerick last time; form given a big boost by the winner in a Listed race; handicap mark reduced by a stone over the past 12 months; may come good now from low draw..

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Inishfallen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 26 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year; hard to fancy on recent form

14/1

Form: 247-17 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, most recently in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 19 days ago under today's rider; didn't get home over 1m a week later after racing keenly so will appreciate return to this shorter trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

Form: 0747-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 for Aidan O'Brien in 2023/2024; shaped with promise on his reappearance for Joseph O'Brien in Naas Listed event in May (7f) but didn't reproduce that afterwards; both recent runs for current yard at this venue well below best but handicapper relenting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Ascot

The Liffey

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Hayley Burton

Ex-Irish and made a flying start for current stable, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) and second of 20 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm); however, his form has dipped the last twice, markedly so last time.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

The Liffey

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hayley Burton

Ex-Irish and made a flying start for current stable, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) and second of 20 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm); form dipped back at Kempton eight days ago but he needs a second look.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

The Liffey

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hayley Burton

6-16; has kept up the good work since joining current stable, winning over C&D and running a cracker when second of 20 at Glorious Goodwood; again well drawn and impossible to discount.

10/1

Form: 3/91-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended his spell at Ballydoyle with a Limerick maiden win in first-time blinkers in June at this trip; bought for just 10,000gns in October and ran as if needing the run on yard debut over C&D 19 days ago (no blinkers) behind Venetian; tongue-tie now fitted and more expected of.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Alfred Tennyson

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got back to winning ways at Gowran last month (7f, good); soundly beaten off revised mark twice since, but has been eased 6lb for those two tame efforts, so is just 1lb higher than his last win; has run well on the AW so not dismissed.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Alfred Tennyson

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Just denied by Jon Riggens over C&D in June, more recently made all over 7f at Gowran; five days later awkward start and soon beaten in a similar event under 7lb penalty; capable 5lb claimer now booked so don't rule out.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Alfred Tennyson

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Carries a 7lb penalty due to his C&D victory five days ago; that win came following a good third at the Galway festival (7f, yielding) but he's not the most consistent overall, so not guaranteed to reproduce his winning form.

11/4

Form: 90840- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in Britain whose best run since joining Ado McGuinness came when fourth at Roscommon in September; heavy ground against him later in month at Listowel and absent since; AW debut and yard have a more obvious contender in Exquisite Acclaim.
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3rd

4

(17)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Zabriskie Point

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

No joy since 2yo days in Britain, but placed twice this summer and, after 104-day break, nice run at Listowel last week.

6/1

5th

1

(12)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

No success since two wins as a juvenile when trained in Britain, but was placed twice over similar trips to this in the spring; back from a break.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €41.30
Straight Forecast €35.77
Tricast €81.87
Trifecta €113.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Little Empire

POSTDATA:

Exquisite Acclaim

SPOTLIGHT:

Brewing

TOPSPEED:

Little Empire

The Irish Sun:

Exquisite Acclaim