July 12 / 14.00 Dundalk (AW)

14.00

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Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 296860 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.
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1st

1

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four times for Clive Cox, including Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024; first win since came in C&D handicap in July, coming off a strong pace; always toward the rear in 6f handicap here latest; good claimer on.

9/1

9th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024; first win since came here last month in 5f handicap (first-time blinkers) coming off strong pace to reel in long-time leader late on (Collective Power, Fox In Flight and Valiant Force behind); 5lb higher now but still on an okay mark.

5/1

1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-2070 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Speedy filly has an excellent strike rate over C&D (4-6) including this race last year off 2lb lower; went close behind Howd'yadoit at Navan in May but has failed to fire in three runs since; return to this track offers hope of a revival and cheekpieces are added; bold bid likely from plum draw.
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6th

10

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over C&D, the latest in the summer of last year; just denied in C&D handicap on penultimate but well beaten behind Ipanema Queen at Cork in July; could bounce back at her favoured track.

16/1

10th

6

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come on AW but front-runner was second in this race last year off 2lb lower; just denied at Dundalk last time and 2lb lower on turf, so should go well.

11/2

2nd

4

(1)

12th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy filly has an excellent strike rate over C&D (4-6) including this race last year off 2lb lower; went close behind Howd'yadoit at Navan in May but has failed to fire in three runs since; return to this track offers hope of a revival and cheekpieces are added; bold bid likely from plum draw.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 563925 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.
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2nd

1

(11)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Collective Power

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Edward Lynam

Record of 9-78 and has gone close on the AW a few times this year, including on penultimate when strong-finishing third over 5f; this is his optimum trip; player from lower turf mark on beach debut; tongue-tied.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

Form: 21-801 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in October off 13lb lower; poor on first two starts this season but roared back to form to make all at Bellewstown 10 days ago (5f, good); career-high mark now but this 3yo could have more to offer and top rider booked; player.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Frith

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

Has been a sharp improver this summer and better at this trip; closely matched with The Highway Rat on Curragh running six days ago (one place behind); likes to lead so will have work to do to get across from stall nine.

5/1

6th

6

(18)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Rosie Frith

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

3yo filly who has been a sharp improver this summer and probably better at 5f than 6f, over which she was a big fader here 13 days ago; back at 5f, she's handicapped to be competitive from what could be a good draw.

20/1

20th

10

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Rosie Frith

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Patrick Magee

Improving 5f handicapper, winning at Bellewstown and most recently relished quick ground when leading from halfway here last month; withdrawn since at Cork on account of yielding ground so won't want much rain and this stiff 6f a challenge stamina-wise.

16/1

Form: 3-8029 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden over C&D last December and overall form figures here read 2313; not as consistent on turf this season; ran well at Cork in June but down the field on latest at the Curragh; another one that could potentially improve now returned to the AW, but he's 4lb wrong here.
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12th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Fox In Flight

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f AW maiden last winter and several good runs in defeat since including C&D second to an improver in June; recent AW effort well below par (stiff task) so more needed and tongue-tie now fitted.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f maiden here last December and several good runs in defeat since including Cork second and close fifth to Kerdos here last month (5f); never competitive in valuable Cork handicap latest when 3lb out of handicap; 4lb wrong here.

14/1

9th

11

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip last December and several good runs in defeat since including second to Sarahmae over C&D; needs more from 3lb out of the handicap and seems yard's second-string.

22/1

7/2

Form: 346-62 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Back on song when just failing to reel in the winner at Navan on latest; four C&D wins to his name, including a Group 3, and is 5lb better off for a 1.75l defeat behind Valiant Force in a rated race here in February; third in this last year and should go well again.
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3rd

5

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Record of two seconds and a win in this contest between 2021-2023; no win since Navan in May 2025; has mostly struggled this season, although solid fifth of 20 in Curragh premier handicap six days ago; could figure.

15/2

5th

4

(17)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Most wins have been on the AW and has mostly struggled this season, especially of late; 40-1 when beaten about 8l here two weeks ago.

50/1

14th

8

(20)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Better strike rate on the AW, most recent turf win coming over 5f at Navan last year; generally below best this season, plenty to find with some of these on Scurry form but handicapper giving him a chance.

12/1

Form: 500990 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Struggling on turf this season but won his last start over C&D in February and, overall, he has won five times at this venue over a variety of trips; second behind Eclairage in this last season; a return to form would come as no surprise but David Egan prefers Ipanema Queen.
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5th

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five course wins at 5f-1m, including this contest in 2024; gained another October win over C&D in 2025; hasn't won since bolting up over C&D in February; well below best at Laytown when last seen but dangerous to discount.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Valiant Force

12st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five wins at Dundalk at 5f-1m but form has dipped since his win over 5f there in February; beaten 4.75l in a 6f handicap there on latest off 100 (RPR 94); 19lb lower here so dangerous to discount.

15/2

7th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five-time winner at the track at 5f-8f, including 4-runner minor contest last winter; out of form on turf in first half of season and last month's AW return leaves him with a fair bit to find with some of these.

10/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 8-4174 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
3yo landed the third win of his career when beating Eclairage by a head at Navan in May (5f, yielding); has been beaten in conditions races twice since and is 7lb higher on return to handicap company; sole previous AW run wasn't his best, but his yard is red-hot so can't discount.
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8th

17

(14)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Howdyadoit

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Struggled since winning off 2lb higher at Navan in May and that was over 5f; unraced beyond 6f, he's hard to warm to.

33/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Howdyadoit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Won off 91 at Navan (5f) in May, but it's been a struggle since and hard to fancy at present.

16/1

11th

4

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Howdyadoit

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Won for the third time when taking a Navan handicap in May; a decent effort in a Naas conditions race two starts ago but was disappointing in a Dundalk handicap 12 days ago when reported coughing.

9/1

Form: 22212- CD BF

Last run: 212 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; finished off last year in fine form at this venue, backing up her C&D handicap win with a short-head second in a conditions race over C&D when last seen in December; is 4lb wrong here, however, and lacks a recent run so is probably best watched unless the market speaks.
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16th

5

(17)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Final Melody

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Finished off last year in fine form at Dundalk, backing up a nursery win with a short-head second in a conditions race; had previously finished second in two turf nurseries; was entitled to need last Sunday's Dundalk run when 4lb out of the handicap and slowly away; could be a different proposition now

10/1

9th

9

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Melody

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

C&D winner; finished off last year in fine form at this venue, backing up her C&D handicap win with a short-head second in a conditions race over C&D when last seen in December; is 4lb wrong here, however, and lacks a recent run so is probably best watched unless the market speaks.

14/1

2nd

11

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Final Melody

8st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

All starts over this trip; fair maiden runs have been followed by two runner-up finishes in handicaps, on latest behind Love Bomb; perhaps this stiffer track could play to her strengths and she has an 11lb swing in the weights with that rival.

6/1

Non-runners

Ipanema Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €88.70
Straight Forecast €68.91
Tricast €309.06
Trifecta €376.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Eclairage

SPOTLIGHT:

Collective Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kerdos

The Irish Sun:

Eclairage

POSTDATA:

Collective Power