August 15 / 14.25 Dundalk (AW)

14.25

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BAR 1 Betting “Download Our App” Mourne Handicap

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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BAR 1 Betting “Download Our App” Mourne Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 113300 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider.
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14th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form has been on the AW but still ran sixth of 24 in a seriously competitive 6f handicap here a fortnight ago; dropping back to 5f won't hurt.

7/1

6th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Ace

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected.

14/1

1st

5

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider.

15/2

25/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: -70638 C

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden here last October but hasn't really gone on from that, much the best effort when third behind Cuban Grey here over 5f in May; soon beaten following month at Fairyhouse; back from a break and tough task from 7lb out of handicap.
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5th

17

(22)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

All The Girls

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

AW maiden win last year came at 7f, best efforts this year have been at Dundalk too, most recently staying-on second over 6f when 7lb out of handicap; rated 81 on AW but reverts to turf off an enticing 70 here.

12/1

2nd

12

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

All The Girls

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Won a 7f maiden here last October but hasn't really gone on from that, much the best effort when third behind Cuban Grey here over 5f in May; soon beaten following month at Fairyhouse; back from a break and tough task from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 104060 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark.
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24th

17

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, most recently good third to Dark Ace at Dundalk last month; fair bit to find with some of these on two runs here in premier handicaps, penultimate behind Sondad in Scurry.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark.

15/2

14th

10

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including two at 6f last winter; highlight of turf form when third to Tango Flare here last autumn; fair form this term, but needs first-time cheekpieces to have an improving effect.

14/1

7/1

Form: 131307 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner in April before adding Cork handicap over 5f; wasn't beaten far over same C&D last month on ground plenty quick; should appreciate return to 6f on this surface; likes to force it and has the ideal draw.
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7th

5

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Allsortz

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

AW winner got off the mark on turf at Cork (5f, soft) in May and just 1lb higher here; a neck behind Amiata at the Curragh in June and 6lb better off with that rival now; weakened over 6f on AW latest; drop back to 5f a plus and forecast rain in his favour; player.

6/1

4th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Allsortz

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

C&D maiden winner in April before adding Cork handicap over 5f; wasn't beaten far over same C&D last month on ground plenty quick; should appreciate return to 6f on this surface; likes to force it and has the ideal draw.

7/1

7th

10

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Allsortz

8st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won a 6f Dundalk maiden in April and a C&D handicap in May on soft; just denied in a Curragh handicap next time but disappointing at York since; has a chance if rebounding.

11/1

Form: 517943 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Admirable sort whose seven wins include twice here over 5f, notably 0.5l defeat of Collective Power in April; arrives here on the back of two good runs over 5f at the Curragh but remains vulnerable at this trip.
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8th

16

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Several good runs in a busy campaign; 3lb out of the weights but a repeat of his close fourth in a premier handicap here in June wouldn't see him far away; reportedly pulled a front shoe when below par last time.

25/1

14th

3

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Cuban Grey

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Specialist at this distance, seven-time winner, the latest at Dundalk in May; has been kept busy since then; third at the Curragh on his most recent turf outing, a neck in front of the progressive Prairie Girl

10/1

Form: 274422 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive.
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22th

24

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season in defeat; latest AW run leaves him with something to find and 7lb out of handicap here.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

I Bid You Ajou

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive.

7/1

2nd

1

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

I Bid You Ajou

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at Fairyhouse; another solid display at that venue two weeks ago when second in a seven-runner contest; jockey reported interference.

11/2

Form: 009907 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

1

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

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

7th

1

(6)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

10st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

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.

16/1

11/2

Form: 639253 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

1

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

5/1

Form: 968601 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Standard

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

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /030-7 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Group 2 Richmond Stakes winner in 2024; sparingly raced last year, including third of 5 behind Valiant Force in 5f conditions event here; never sighted on seasonal return in Naas Listed in May and has had time off since (gelded); first-time headgear combination for handicap debut.
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10th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Black Forza

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Group 2 Richmond Stakes winner in 2024; sparingly raced last year, including third of 5 behind Valiant Force in 5f conditions event here; never sighted on seasonal return in Naas Listed in May and has had time off since (gelded); first-time headgear combination for handicap debut.

9/1

29

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Black Forza

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Reserve; won 6f Group 2 at Goodwood (good to firm) as a 2yo; sparingly raced with mixed results since and has plenty to prove after a low-key Listed run on reappearance at Naas (5f); no aids latest; has worn blinkers, first-time cheekpieces today.

50/1

7th

1

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Black Forza

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Winner of a Goodwood Group 2 in 2024; sparingly raced last year, well beaten in a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); some better efforts twice at Dundalk but more needed here and lacks a run.

18/1

Form: 802959 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: /7000- CD

Last run: 376 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (from 7 career wins) but relatively lightly raced in recent years without success; absent for a year and starts off with a new trainer off much-reduced mark (3lb wrong).
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12th

7

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Dandyville

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Goes well here, but has been in decline since last year; huge prices and yet to beat a rival in three starts for this yard; tongue-tie.

33/1

8th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Dandyville

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Has won seven times but on losing run since October 2023 and has failed to beat a rival in first two runs for this yard; 4lb wrong and others arrive in better fettle.

50/1

16th

7

(13)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Dandyville

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Winner of seven races; in rear at Dundalk last month after a lengthy break, and on first outing for this stable; up against it.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €95.70
Straight Forecast €100.40
Tricast €378.39
Trifecta €837.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Dark Ace

SPOTLIGHT:

I Bid You Ajou

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Valiant Force

The Irish Sun:

Collective Power

POSTDATA:

Dark Ace