January 30 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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BAR 1 Betting Extra Places Daily Rated Race

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
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BAR 1 Betting Extra Places Daily Rated Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 90041- C

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Back to best with a third 10.5f course win in a handicap off 85 in December where he had Take Heart 2l behind; ran poorly on sole previous start at this trip so a bit to prove upped in distance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Genoah

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid AW strike rate of 4-8 including back-to-back wins here in the winter over this trip and 1m4f; is 5lb higher than when scoring over C&D in December and running okay on turf in recent starts; could go well back on his favourite surface.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins at Dundalk, but winless on the grass; Curragh second suggested he might put that right, but laboured enough effort when favourite at Navan; looks held by Letiza on that running.

7/1

5th

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid strike rate on the AW (4-8) but remains a maiden on turf after seven starts; however, ran an excellent race to finish a 4l second of 12 in this headgear at the Curragh last time (1m2f, gd-fm); enters calculations off the same mark here.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 24806- CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Eight-time course winner including over C&D but no win since December 2024; soundly beaten in 10.5f handicap on last start here in November; needs a revival.
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1st

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

San Andreas

12st 0lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only two of 10 wins have been on turf but rated 80 so has to be respected in this grade.

11/4

5th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

San Andreas

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

15/2

14th

4

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

San Andreas

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.

15/2

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 60074- C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

11th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 150y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.

100/30

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Take Heart

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable.

33/1

Form: /570-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won five times at 1m-10.5f for Charlie Johnston including two on AW; modest efforts in three starts here at 10.5f-2m for current yard; others arrive in better form.
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1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Loyal Touch

9st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles.

50/1

6th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Loyal Touch

10st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice.

20/1

Form: 7457-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-9 on AW but caught the eye over 10.5f on debut for this stable in early December, keeping on for fifth and not far behind Nakasero (7lb better off now); unsuited by 1m the last twice and could improve plenty for this longer trip; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

Form: 37222-

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Punchestown on final start for Kevin Coleman and filled same position on first two starts for this yard here at 2m and 1m4f; poorly treated by race conditions, however, and more needed in new headgear combination.
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6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Echinacea

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

17-race maiden; best of three runs over hurdles came when a 12.5l fourth here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); beaten 29l at Cartmel when last seen in June; may improve for switch to handicaps.

10/1

6th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Echinacea

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Noel C Kelly

16-race maiden; fair on the Flat and improved on her first run over hurdles when 12.5l fourth at Downpatrick last time (2m3f, good to yielding); each-way chance.

6/1

Form: 6625/4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole success for this yard came in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in May 2024; fine effort at big odds over C&D after long layoff three weeks ago (0.75l behind Nakasero); needs to back that up now.
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Verdict Starting price

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Wandering Rocks

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Dual purpose; won a C&D maiden hurdle (yielding) in May 2024; raced exclusively on the Flat in 2026; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn for last two starts; worth a market check on return to hurdling.

25/1

8th

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Wandering Rocks

11st 11lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: William Durkan

Flat/hurdle winner; seemingly perked up by the new blinkers when a rallying third at Dundalk 19 days ago (1m4f); whether he'll be as good again is open to some debate.

10/1

3rd

8

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wandering Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Sole success for this yard came in Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in 2024; fine effort at big odds over C&D after long layoff in January when fourth to Voice Of Reason but unable to back that up in two subsequent starts; new headgear.

20/1

9/2

Form: 1027-2 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Course winner at 1m was reeled in close to home in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; well held by Genoah and Take Heart on previous start over 10.5f; could get closer at this distance with rider taking off 10lb.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Nakasero

9st 11lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Latest win was just under a year ago over 1m1f at Leopardstown, although twice went close on AW over the winter (at this trip and 1m4f); well held in two starts at Leopardstown this summer, although it was a hot race last time and this is more his level.

14/1

9th

9

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Nakasero

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

AW and two-time turf winner whose last success came over C&D (good) last August off 9lb lower; may have needed latest run over 1m4f here after 105 days off so may take a step forward now dropped back in trip with that run under his belt.

20/1

8th

6

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Nakasero

10st 1lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three wins have been over shorter trips, including here last summer (1m1f, good); only caught late over this trip on AW over the winter so has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €38.40
Straight Forecast €44.02
Trifecta €147.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Take Heart

The Irish Sun:

Echinacea

POSTDATA:

Charming Whisper

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Take Heart