February 27 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 960-24 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate on turf (1-25) but is 1-4 at this venue; won a 7f maiden here in 2023; ran poorly returned to this surface in December but much-improved effort when runner-up last month; another positive performance upped to 1m last time when a close fourth behind Ocean Manifest.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 20722-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Maiden; five of his six starts have been over C&D and finished runner-up in three of those; a 0.5l runner-up in November off 4lb lower and winner followed up next time in a rated race; squeezed for room in a maiden last time but recovered to again take second; he's knocking on the door.
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2nd

4

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Leopold The First

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Maiden; five of his six starts have been over C&D and finished runner-up in three of those; a 0.5l runner-up in November off 4lb lower and winner followed up next time in a rated race; squeezed for room in a maiden last time but recovered to again take second; he's knocking on the door.

11/2

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leopold The First

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Plenty of positives from his first two runs over C&D and Limerick was too bad to be true; had a break since then and those initial efforts bring him into it.

14/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leopold The First

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Plenty of positives from his first two runs over C&D and Limerick was too bad to be true; had a break since then and those initial efforts bring him into it.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 00-522

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner in Britain for William Haggas (including off a mark of 93 in January last year) and steadily found his form for this yard in recent runs; finished 2l behind Ocean Manifest in January; stayed on late to chase home the winner over 7f next time having blown the start; backed up that performance when again second over C&D last week in a first-time tongue-tie; well drawn; shortlisted.
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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

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Brewing

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form.

10/1

11th

6

(1)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brewing

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time course scorer (6f/7f) for William Haggas; struggled on turf in Ireland for this yard last autumn but has found form again since returning to AW, placing three times at Dundalk (7f/1m) in recent months; has to enter calculations for a stable with a good record in Britain.

5/1

15/2

Form: 511-42 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In good form around here at the moment; back-to-back 7f winner under this rider in December before a 2.5l fourth over C&D last month; another solid effort when runner-up here last time after wandering up the straight; can go well if keeping straight.
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11th

8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lahore Da King

9st 8lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over 7f and landed Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) in April but well held both starts since, not looking to stay extended 1m2f at Roscommon latest; opposable off current mark.

14/1

7th

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over 7f; improved on previous turf form when landing a Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) last month; well beaten at the Curragh more recently.

12/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over this trip; hadn't impressed in five previous turf runs but turned that on its head when landing a Bellewstown handicap off 67 eight days ago (1m, soft); can't be ruled out but others preferred.

17/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 088-74 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keenland in April 2024; bought for 20,000gns; little encouragement in his Irish form until taking a 2.75l fourth behind Una Matata in first-time cheekpieces last time; more needed.
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6th

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Musical Act

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keenland in April 2024; C&D fourth last month his best effort for new connections, didn't appear to get home over a mile latest; return to 7f to suit and yard going well; cheekpieces worn last twice now discarded.

11/2

5th

2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Musical Act

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keenland in April 2024; bought for 20,000gns; little encouragement in his Irish form until taking a 2.75l fourth behind Una Matata in first-time cheekpieces last time; more needed.

14/1

4th

1

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Musical Act

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ex-Godolphin; won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; bought for 20,000gns; no encouragement from his Irish form; cheekpieces are now tried.

14/1

Form: 2213-1 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all to win in style a C&D maiden in November (form franked); third in a 7f handicap next time before bagging another C&D win last time, with a number of these in behind; 3lb rise for his victory seems fair; big player.
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4th

3

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made all to win C&D maiden in November and got his first handicap win off 3lb lower in January; pestered for the lead before fading into sixth last time (race won by Neo Smart); worth another go.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made all to win in style a C&D maiden in November (form franked); third in a 7f handicap next time before bagging another C&D win last time, with a number of these in behind; 3lb rise for his victory seems fair; big player.

100/30

1st

5

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Second runner for yard; made all to win in style in C&D maiden in November (form franked); finished third behind the progressive Nikki Swango here over 7f on AW handicap bow four weeks ago; entitled to go close from same mark back up to 1m.

5/1

15/2

Form: 2-3117 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Great record for Ado McGuinness since joining his outfit in November, winning three of her eight starts for him, and placing on three further occasions; up 3lb since winning over 7f earlier in the month despite hanging right; put a line through last time after she blew her chance at the start in a C&D claimer.
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5th

2

(15)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Una Matata

10st 1lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

First turf run since September last year; excellent record on AW of late, winning four of her last 10 starts, three at this trip; one place behind Thaloria when third in 7f claimer there when last seen; tough mark back on grass.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian McGuinness

Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her 11 starts, three times at this trip; didn't land a blow here a week ago from wide draw in handicap but has to be respected back in claiming company.

11/4

6th

7

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her ten starts and placing on a further three occasions; bagged another win back down to 7f here last time; up 5lb and based on the evidence, this may not be her ideal trip.

6/1

Form: 77109- CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, in a 7f maiden this time last year and a C&D handicap in October off 66; two C&D runs following his win were disappointing; others more likely.
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9th

18

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Both wins gained at Dundalk, where he has done most of his racing; turf experience limited to two runs last year, and neither was encouraging.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Albion Power

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has failed to sustain the form shown when winning over C&D in November; capable on his day but not the most consistent sort.

25/1

Form: 06895-

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap off 74 as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 starts; makes stable debut and probably best watched for the moment.
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6th

4

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 and having been bought for 4,000gns in October ran okay for a long way on yard debut here over a mile last month; drop in trip to suit and place claims.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 5lb

J: Elin Hedman

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap off 74 as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 starts; makes stable debut and probably best watched for the moment.

22/1

9

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Raced on turf; won twice over 6f as a 2yo but has struggled in four handicap starts this summer; remains to be seen whether a switch to AW revives after seven weeks off.

25/1

Form: 60570- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons; some okay runs in the summer but last of all at Galway when last seen; hard to recommend on stable debut.
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8th

8

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then.

12/1

3rd

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; didn't seem to quite get home back on turf at Leopardstown last month and stamina concerns trying this longer trip for the first time.

13/2

5th

11

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw.

15/2

11th
13 (3)
Aratayvo

20/1

Form: 1/07-7 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden in December 2024 but absent until October last year and soundly beaten in two handicap runs, racing keenly both times; behind a couple of today's rivals in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) last month; others preferred.
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11th

13

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won a C&D maiden in December 2024 but absent until October last year and soundly beaten in two handicap runs, racing keenly both times; behind a couple of today's rivals in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) last month; others preferred.

20/1

10

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark in a C&D maiden last winter following a second place, also here; that maiden form is no better than average and has to improve on return from an absence.

20/1

1

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Finished a close second to subsequent Listed winner Bright Stripes in a Naas maiden at two; bounced back to form when runner-up over C&D after being gelded last month; solid chance with a repeat.

5/1

Form: 17447- C

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
12-time winner with seven of those on AW; solid efforts in defeat when seen here in the autumn; on a workable mark if bringing his best back from a break.
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

13th
5 (7)
Free Solo

18/1

Form: 41580- C

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six wins at 7f-1m split evenly between turf and AW; latest win came at Roscommon in August off 70 (7.5f, good); Billy Lee takes the ride for his return from a break; worth a market check.
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11th

2

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Free Solo

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since C&D win last August; signs of a revival with a prominent showing at the Curragh a fortnight ago.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Free Solo

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since Roscommon win last August; better ground may prompt a revival; however, Methgal is a more obvious contender for the stable.

20/1

11th

8

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Added his sixth win when landing a Roscommon handicap in August (7.5f, good) off 6lb lower; not at his best in runs since and finished last of 13 at Dundalk last time.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €91.30
Straight Forecast €82.79
Tricast €214.07
Trifecta €518.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brewing

POSTDATA:

Ocean Manifest

The Irish Sun:

Musical Act

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Brewing