January 30 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0060-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Much-improved for step up to 1m4f and first-time visor (retained) here two weeks ago when beaten just 1l into third after meeting traffic problems; could go well back in trip if gets a strong pace to aim at.
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2nd

10

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Without Love

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Hughes

Modest but progressive AW handicapper last winter, winning over 1m2f and placed at 1m4f; good chance now based on last week's pleasing Bellewstown second which came after a break.

7/2

2nd

10

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Without Love

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Hughes

Modest but progressive AW handicapper last winter, winning over 1m2f and placed at 1m4f; unexposed on turf so worth a look here from a good draw (headgear left off).

12/1

12th

12

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

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

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 0927-9 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in November 2023 off this mark; good 1m4f run here in early December but below best at that trip twice since; needs to rebound dropped back in distance.
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11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

11th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched third turf win at Roscommon (1m4f, gd) two starts ago, beating Makaiah by 2.25l; stumbled and unseated early lto at Fairyhouse; needs more from career-high mark.

12/1

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

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 07008- CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.
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9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

Form: 33615- CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win over C&D in November; came up short off 10lb higher last month; may be on a tough mark for now.
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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

Form: 7069-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden (0-2 on AW) produced her best effort to date when a 3.75l third over C&D 17 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); thereabouts with a repeat of that off the same mark.
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3rd

14

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Yquem

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard Brabazon

Promise in a couple of AW runs for John O'Donoghue; weaker form in five runs on turf for that yard; stepped up from stable debut when beating Nibras Rainbow over C&D three weeks ago, justifying market confidence; reportedly in foal to Phoenix Of Spain; may continue to prosper.

4/1

1st

16

(17)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Yquem

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard Brabazon

Promise in a couple of AW runs for John O'Donoghue; weaker form in five runs on turf; may improve from her recent stable debut at Fairyhouse.

14/1

9th

16

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

Yquem

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Richard Brabazon

Promise in a couple of AW runs for John O'Donoghue but poor form in four runs on turf; off since 28l defeat at Newcastle in February; best watched on first run for new yard.

20/1

Form: 428-35

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW but this prominent racer has run well in defeat twice over C&D; well held in a C&D claimer latest but can't be discounted back in handicap company.
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6th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Aingeal Dorcha

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

In wonderful form here at the moment, gained his first win since 2022 when breaking his AW duck over C&D in February; up 6lb and absolutely bolted up last time, with Storm Eric 5.5l back in second; up 10lb more and entering a higher grade, but decent draw and he's flying.

3/1

1st

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aingeal Dorcha

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins on turf; has been running well here in recent months and was rewarded with victory three weeks ago; has gone up 6lb for this rematch with third-placed Eighty Eight and Storm Eric.

7/2

1st

8

(16)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Aingeal Dorcha

9st 7lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Two-time turf winner is 0-6 on the AW but only narrowly beaten over C&D off today's mark in December; needs to improve on last month's effort however.

10/1

Form: 083-81 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner bounced back to form with a commanding 1m4f win here a week ago; rider's claim negates 7lb rise and should go well again.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

10/1

Form: 7080-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet a 3.25l fourth off this mark here over 1m three weeks ago; weakened late on that day so this longer trip raises questions.
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7th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Methgal

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap in March; followed that with two seconds (at Dundalk and on turf at Leopardstown); below his best at the Curragh and Listowel, before returning to form with a Limerick fourth.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Methgal

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap in March and followed that with runner-up finishes over the same trip back at Dundalk and on turf at Leopardstown (beaten by Exceeding); below his best at the Curragh early last month and in a recent Listowel race contested by several of these rivals.

10/1

12th

16

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Methgal

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap in March and followed that with runner-up finishes over the same trip back at Dundalk and on turf at Leopardstown (yielding to soft); below his best at the Curragh last time.

9th
15 (13)
Jazz Dreamers

Form: 0060-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
First reserve; turf winner has placed just once in nine previous AW starts; beaten 4.75l over 1m here latest; others preferred.
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8th

24

(15)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Jazz Dreamers

8st 10lb

T: Seamus Fahey

Hard to make a case for him on winter AW form at Dundalk; almost three years since the most recent of three turf wins; second reserve.

9th

15

(13)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Dreamers

8st 10lb

T: Seamus Fahey

First reserve; turf winner has placed just once in nine previous AW starts; beaten 4.75l over 1m here latest; others preferred.

9/1

Form: 0524-6 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Seventeen-race maiden is 0-3 on the AW; narrowly denied over C&D in November and 2lb lower now; needs to bounce back from a below-par effort here 17 days ago, chance if she does.
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15th

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden has run well in defeat at times, including when a 3l third of 16 on seasonal return at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft); never involved upped to 1m5f at Navan next time (good); she's better than that.

25/1

15th

7

(15)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden but has run well in defeat, including when a keeping-on 3l third of 16 on seasonal return at Roscommon on latest (1m4f, yld-sft); worth a go at this longer trip on that evidence; big player off the same mark.

6/1

3rd

5

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden was good fifth over 1m at the Curragh in October; then stepped back up in trip to 10.5f on AW, best run when second in November; no impact in one previous attempt over this far; headgear left off.

12/1

16/1

Form: 78-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Hasn't troubled the judge in two starts over hurdles and three Flat maidens here at 10.5f-1m4f; latest run over C&D not devoid of promise and worth a market check on handicap debut.
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8th

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Powerful Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Half-brother to AW winner; 40s for handicap debut at Clonmel, not beaten far in sixth on soft terrain and better ground should suit.

10/1

6th

12

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Powerful Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Modest Flat maiden has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles and others make more appeal.

22/1

5th

14

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Wexford

Powerful Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Last year's heavy defeats over hurdles came in races won by smart horses but she has since looked very limited on the Flat.

66/1

12th
13 (7)
Alto Sax

20/1

Form: 7907-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Turf winner is 0-10 on the AW and latest efforts have not suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others make more appeal.
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5th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over shorter at Dundalk and Fairyhouse and better again over 1m1f at Leopardstown six days ago when beaten a neck off this mark in 22-runner contest, having had every chance; not at best on only previous attempt at this longer trip so bit to prove.

7/1

2nd

13

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Winner of two of his five starts since April; possibly unsuited by the 1m4f trip at Fairyhouse on latest; this trip is probably closer to his optimum.

12/1

9th

10

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Four-time winner with two of those coming here, including last week (1m2f, good) when keeping on well to win off 6lb lower under today's rider; tries this trip for the first time and should be competitive.

7/2

28/1

Form: 090-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden; modest effort on handicap debut over C&D latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) when 28-1; 3lb drop not enough to tempt.
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13th

9

(12)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

General Grant

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose maiden; modest effort on handicap debut over C&D latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) when 28-1; 3lb drop not enough to tempt.

28/1

9th

3

(4)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Navan

General Grant

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Slowly away and never in contention over 1m at Gowran last week; will need to pick up more experience.

20/1

9th

3

(4)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Navan

General Grant

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

never better than midfield

20/1

Form: 9000-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Long odds and soundly beaten in six starts on turf and two starts here; 500-1 and weakened over C&D latest when a head behind Powerful Rosie; best watched in first handicap.
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20th

19

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Lady Crossing

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Showed next to nothing in maidens; in rear on handicap debut at Dundalk; vastly improved when fourth of 13 at 66-1 over 1m at Limerick last month; dam Crossing was a useful performer for this stable; may be on the upgrade.

20/1

4th

15

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Lady Crossing

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Never closer than eighth place in nine outings; last of 14 at Dundalk on handicap debut; transformation needed.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €64.20
Straight Forecast €59.97
Tricast €244.52
Trifecta €511.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Without Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Yquem

POSTDATA:

Aingeal Dorcha

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Church Mountain