January 28 / 15.02 Dundalk (AW)

15.02

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 8833-5 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine-time course winner; struggled on turf in May/June of last year; better back at this venue towards the end of the year, twice third behind Buddy Batt over 5f; unplaced in a stronger race earlier this month; now 20lb below last course win (in February 2024), worth considering
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8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

5th

4

(2)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; not beaten far in fifth on latest; has gained a majority of his course wins over 5f.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

13th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Added tenth course win here last time over 6f (seven-time winner over 5f); that success was his first since September 2024; up 5lb, but he's still fairly treated compared to some of his previous wins.

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 979-93 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Reserve, four course wins, three at 5f early in career, fair third over C&D 12 days ago.
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3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8060-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Promising runs in first two turf maidens over 5f at Bellewstown and Cork; her first three visits to this track produced nothing of any note; much better last time when a 33-1 second in a C&D handicap in her own age group, interesting now taking on mostly well-exposed elders.
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9th

4

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Plushy

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record is 0-10 but has run well in defeat; placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (good to firm); excuses for Naas flop on latest as fly leapt the stalls; contender eased in grade.

9/1

9th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Plushy

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

3yo is 0-9 overall (0-3 on turf) but has run well in defeat; placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (gd-fm); 1.5l behind Stone Bear at Dundalk in January and weighted to reverse that; sharper for latest run; interesting.

17/2

6th

3

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 5f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Plushy

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bounced back to form of her maiden runs when 1.75l second to Stone Bear here over 6f in January; followed that up 15 days later with a third over the same C&D; 13lb better off with Stone Bear than when they last met; likes to be ridden forcefully and dangerous back in trip for trainer in flying form.

100/30

14/1

Form: 23450-

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Costly to follow but has often run well at this venue; beaten short head over C&D off 57 in September; slow start costly when third in a 5f maiden next time, then fourth in C&D handicap; plenty to prove now after his most recent start when last of 12 in a race in which Sovereign Banter was second
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17th

11

(15)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at Dundalk last year until a rare bad run in December; deserved her breakthrough success in February, and gave another solid display when third behind today's rivals I'm Spartacus and Reposado at the same venue in March; lightly raced on turf, could feature.

13/2

3rd

7

(7)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December; much better again when fourth to Inishmot Prince in January; deserved her breakthrough success achieved at the main expense of Hasiyna; raised 7lb for that.

6/1

1st

2

(8)

11th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December, much better two weeks ago when overcoming trouble in running to finish fourth behind a stablemate of Hero Of The Hour; 14-race maiden, but not without a chance.

6/1

Form: 56414- CD BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; gained his third C&D success when beating Sovereign Banter early last month off 4lb lower; failed to uphold form with Bowman and Sovereign Banter (opposes again now) when favourite nine days later.
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4th

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner remains a maiden on turf (0-22); has placed over C&D (good) off 3lb higher and shaped better than the bare result at the Curragh latest so not dismissed from an each-way perspective.

14/1

14th

18

(17)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time winner over this trip on AW; still seeking turf breakthrough after 21 attempts; potentially well handicapped based on his victory at Dundalk in March, achieved at the main expense of today's rivals Reposado and Masked Angel; 11lb better off with Reposado.

8/1

14/1

Form: 5020-0

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden with fair placed, notably third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head when a 50-1 chance over C&D in November; finished last of 14 over C&D on next start and made no impression over 5f last Friday; others look more reliable.
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6th

9

(6)

28th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Maiden with fair placed, notably third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head when a 50-1 chance over C&D in November; finished last of 14 over C&D on next start and made no impression over 5f last Friday; others look more reliable.

14/1

11th

1

(13)

23rd Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Maiden is 0-14 but couple of good efforts for this yard, including third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head here (6f) in November; finished last of 14 over that C&D on latest; bounce back needed down in trip; new headgear combination.

16/1

11th

1

(14)

14th Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sean Davis

0-9 for James Fanshawe; two good runs for current yard, closely matched with Lismacbryan on their Naas clash and ran well at Lingfield (5f) after getting behind early; turn looks near.

5/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 18/05- CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner from six visits; returned from 553-day break when last of 14 at the Curragh (5f, heavy) in November; did not get the best of runs in a 5f handicap here last month; cheekpieces tried now; now 6lb below his last winning mark.
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8th

12

(10)

26th May 2026

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0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

All three wins came here in successive races, the latest in March 2024; hasn't looked the same horse since returning from an absence.

33/1

11th

3

(10)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Three-time course winner from seven visits; not at his best in three runs since returning from a 553-day absence; weakened into a 9.5l seventh in first-time cheekpieces (left off now) here last time (6f); beat Inishmot Prince off a mark of 78 here in 2024 but needs to come back to his best.

13/1

7th

1

(11)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Three-time course winner from six visits; returned from 553-day break when last of 14 at the Curragh (5f, heavy) in November; did not get the best of runs in a 5f handicap here last month; cheekpieces tried now; now 6lb below his last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 277-60 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with, as illustrated by 1-27 record on turf; reliable enough on AW (1-11, placed five times); both wins over 5f; fair sixth of 14 over 7f early this month; no impression when drawn on the outside here 12 days ago, though the high numbers dominated the race.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

Form: 7480-

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best effort in maidens when fourth over 5f at second time out; posed no threat in a C&D nursery six weeks ago; trainer's year-older Sovereign Banter seems more appealing, though admittedly much more exposed.
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9th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:43 Redcar

Realistic Dream

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Regressed in Ireland, is still to finish placed after seven starts (mainly in sprints), and has ducked left leaving the stalls both runs for this yard; not without hope into such a weak handicap down 3lb though.

6/1

5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Realistic Dream

9st 4lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish filly; not beaten far on this week's stable debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) but still beat only one home.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

Realistic Dream

8st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Down the field in two 6f handicaps at Dundalk for Andrew Slattery this winter but her new stable is no stranger to success with recruits from Ireland, including with its other runner here; one to note in the betting.

9/1

20/1

Form: 8600-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

Form: 2848-6 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Good record at this venue (5-17, including three wins at this trip); has also won at Southwell and Newcastle; won a claimer here in November, and second in a handicap later that month; below best on last four starts.
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12th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Won for a first time on turf at Navan (5f) but then finished last at Naas; loves it around here but stall 11 looks troublesome.

14/1

13th

5

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Prolific AW performer gained a first turf success in emphatic fashion at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld) under this rider, making virtually all for a 2.25l win; this longer trip fine but raised 10lb and this is a tougher race.

9/2

1st

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Nine AW wins but is a maiden on turf after 18 runs; however, he ran a cracker on soft ground at Bellewstown last time and this drying surface should suit better; a squeak.

7/1

Form: /7648-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Reached a mark of 87 as a juvenile for Jessica Harrington after a run in the Coventry Stakes and two seconds over this trip at Navan; regressive in four outings last season; has been dropped to 64 and is potentially interesting if his new trainer can rekindle his ability; hooded first time on stable/handicap/AW debut.
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12th

6

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Reached a mark of 87 as a juvenile for Jessica Harrington after a run in the Coventry Stakes and two seconds over this trip at Navan; regressive in four outings last season; has been dropped to 64 and is potentially interesting if his new trainer can rekindle his ability; hooded first time on stable/handicap/AW debut.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:05 Navan

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Quite exposed at this stage, having failed to fulfil juvenile promise of last year which included two narrow defeats here at 5f; first-time cheekpieces need to bring about a revival.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

0-7 on turf; earned a rating of 87 on the back of two good 5f Navan maiden runs last season; now rated 78 after two poor efforts this term; big chance on paper but on this year's evidence his mark may flatter him; withdrawn when unruly at stalls at the Curragh last month; risky.

6/4

Form: 0090-8 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winner of 12 of his 82 starts, including nine course wins (four over C&D); slow starts have been costly in recent times; never in the hunt over 5f here earlier this month.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

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0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

Non-runners

Sovereign Banter, Salacious

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €43.70
Straight Forecast €36.45
Tricast €231.73
Trifecta €179.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Plushy

SPOTLIGHT:

Turners Cross

POSTDATA:

I'm Spartacus

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mehman