April 10 / 19.50 Dundalk (AW)

19.50

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  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8557-1 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back from a break to win over C&D a month ago when nicely on top late on; Sadhbh Tormey rides again off a 5lb higher mark; respected.
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7th

5

(8)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

4/1

4th

19

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Celtic Druid

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk; appeared to have plenty left in the tank last time; those two runs, if not his pedigree, suggest the extra two furlongs will be within his range; holds a leading chance here with Sadhbh Tormey's claim in play again.

13/2

1st

9

(2)

10th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back from a break to win over C&D a month ago when nicely on top late on; Sadhbh Tormey rides again off a 5lb higher mark; respected.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-1664 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D during the winter and ran well three weeks ago in a higher grade; possible.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6-6901 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Had been finishing behind some of these but was sporting a tongue-tie for the first time on the AW when staying on best over 2m two weeks ago; he's 4lb higher and back in trip, which asks a bit of him.
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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

8/1

Form: 82/45- C

Last run: 422 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; effective here and not badly treated, so could easily stage a revival.
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3rd

9

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Mephisto

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; decent run at Dundalk last month off 8lb higher AW mark so has to be of interest back on the turf (stamina proven).

100/30

4th

4

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Mephisto

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; effective here and not badly treated, so could easily stage a revival.

8/1

Form: 928049 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below par and was behind Jawhary last time.
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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

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

20/1

Form: 66756- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate of 2-34 and both wins at Chester over an extended 1m4f in July 2024; struggled last year and best watched now back from a break.
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1st

4

(4)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Grey Fable

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

Both wins came at Chester in 2024; it's been a washout so far this season and remains best watched.

16/1

14th

2

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Grey Fable

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

Back-to-back wins at Chester in 2024, but has never won on home soil; moderate form last year and same story in two recent outings; 1m7f too far latest.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Grey Fable

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Karl Thornton

Irish raider; won twice over 1m4f at Chester in July 2024 (good/good to soft); mixed efforts since, mainly at 1m2f/1m4f as he didn't seem to stay when tried at 2m.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 890-56 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Only 1-23, the win coming over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; did go off favourite here two weeks ago and a lack of pace after starting slowly wasn't ideal (behind Desert Friend); had previously hinted at a return to form.
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8th

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:45 Clonmel

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

AW Flat winner in UK has been well beaten in two hurdle races, the latest at Tramore last week; best wait for handicaps.

40/1

13th

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

With Gavin Cromwell when tailed off in his previous hurdle race in 2024; plenty of competitive Flat form since then for John McConnell but not overly appealing on this return to jumping action.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-23, the win coming over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; did go off favourite here two weeks ago and a lack of pace after starting slowly wasn't ideal (behind Desert Friend); had previously hinted at a return to form.

7/1

Form: 61120-

Last run: 324 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Wolverhampton a year ago (1m6f/2m); lacks a run and hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles.
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7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fine Print

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John C McConnell

Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).

7/2

Form: 8/005-

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor.
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16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Expert Analysis

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Dual-purpose maiden; very modest form in both codes; can only be watched in first handicap hurdle with cheekpieces applied.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Expert Analysis

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Dermot Kilmartin

0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor.

20/1

Form: 255-58 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D win in September off 11lb lower; only fifth to Desert Friend two runs back and was well beaten over 1m4f here last week.
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10th

8

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D winner in September off 10lb lower but doesn't appear to be in anything like the same form currently; tries a tongue-tie.

25/1

10th

8

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 11lb lower; only fifth to Desert Friend two runs back and was well beaten over 1m4f here last week.

10/1

8th

13

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 13lb lower; some good efforts since although didn't appear to stay 2m latest; contender back in trip here.

15/2

11th
5 (3)
Al What

12/1

Form: 586-60

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
No wins in seven and beaten a good way in all her four handicaps (at about 1m2f); off a reduced mark and cheekpieces are tried, but risky for now.
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8th

8

(15)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Al What

9st 5lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose maiden didn't get beyond the first (swerved and unseated) at Ballinrobe on Tuesday; previous Roscommon Flat third under today's rider was a solid run so don't rule out.

10/1

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

16:55 Ballinrobe

Al What

10st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Down the field on hurdles debut at Killarney earlier this month; fair Flat run at a modest level last week; others preferred.

20/1

4th

7

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Al What

9st 7lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has been beaten 10 lengths+ in all five handicap starts; had a recent spin over hurdles.

20/1

Form: -07030

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins when trained by Ed Dunlop; 0-5 for current yard but was placed over 1m2f here last month; 1m too sharp last time; each-way claims if on his game.
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12th

11

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins when trained by Ed Dunlop; 0-5 for current yard but was placed over 1m2f here last month; 1m too sharp last time; each-way claims if on his game.

20/1

10th

5

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner 1m2f Brighton handicap last July; best run for this yard so far when a dead-heating third of nine with Star Mind over the extended 1m2f here last Friday; this trip is possibly a bit shorter than ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; some encouragement in his 5.75l seventh here in February, but that is sandwiched between two poor efforts for new yard.

15/1

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Payout
Exacta €36.30
Straight Forecast €26.10
Tricast €91.51
Trifecta €131.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Al What

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sarmiento Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Mephisto

POSTDATA:

Desert Friend