October 14 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 0y
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 242034

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has had 24 attempts; a new headgear combination (retained) couldn't help him get his head in front last week; return to AW unlikely to be an issue but others arrive with stronger claims.
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3rd

15

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mickey The Steel

8st 13lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh.

13th

16

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter who is suited by soft conditions; third in opening two 6f runs this season here (heavy) and at Naas (soft); upped in trip when runner-up over C&D last time; was 4.75l behind winner Red Charlie that day but now 14lb swing at the weights, although he had race-fitness on his side that day.

8/1

2nd

7

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter in this grade; suited by testing conditions; worth a shot at 7f after two good runs at 6f in the last fortnight; third here with Merisi Diamond back in sixth; same place at Naas with Eichan San among those behind, not guaranteed to uphold that form.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 643

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on her debut with two better runs over shorter trips; shaped like she would appreciate a step back up in trip when third at Down Royal last month; bit to find on form.
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6th

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.

8/1

3rd

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-5433 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise on debut when beaten 2l at the Curragh last year but hasn't built on that since; no improvement for a gelding procedure last time; now tried with first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

4th
5 (6)
Karakoul

4/1

Form: -54262

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in maidens on three occasions; another good run when runner-up over 7f here a fortnight ago; not at his best on sole previous try at 6f though.
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4th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Karakoul

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent in chasing group, headway and prominent when bit short of room 1f out, switched left and no impression inside final 110yds

4/1

2nd

5

(6)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Karakoul

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ridden and went second over 1f out, went clear with winner but no impression inside final furlong, kept on

11/2

Form: 830337

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-12 and backwards step here a fortnight ago; turf form looks stronger and she seems at her best over a bit further.
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5th

4

(7)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

17:20 Bellewstown

Pilbara Gold

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Is 0-15; uncharacteristically slowly away when making a low-key return at the Curragh in May; step back up in trip will help and she was only beaten half a length on her only previous visit here.

14/1

12th

10

(5)

28th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Pilbara Gold

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

slowly into stride

20/1

6th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pilbara Gold

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Kinirons

started quickly, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened gradually final furlong

11/4

6th
10 (1)
Bua

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel filly; cost 115,000GNS as a yearling; dam 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; RPR 104); good sprint pedigree but slight concern we haven't seen her before now; market should reveal plenty.
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1st

2

(7)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Bua

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

travelled strongly, midfield, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, niggled along briefly and went clear over 1f out, easily

5/1

6th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bua

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

slowly into stride, reminder early, towards rear, switched right and headway halfway, pushed along when ran green and hung left over 1f out, held but kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

5/1

OUR TIP
7th
3 (15)
Yester

100/30

Form: 380825

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Big run when beaten a head at Laytown on yard debut and the winner proved that was no fluke with a good run in a competitive handicap next time; wasn't beaten far again at Fairyhouse latest but unproven at this shorter trip.
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11th

4

(12)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Yester

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Good effort in second spot behind Rockbury Lad (gave 1lb) last week, but more went right than wrong for him on that occasion and once again came up a small bit short; often flatters to deceive but at the same time, sound each-way claims, albeit from a bad draw.

11/2

2nd

3

(1)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yester

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Long-standing maiden spurned another good chance on the beach last week; has gone close against good horses but basically flatters to deceive and is not one to trust, although placed several times here and chance of being in the first three again from gate one.

13/2

2nd

10

(11)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Laytown

Yester

10st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

soon raced in second, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, no match for winner

2/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; well held 33-1 shot on debut.
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11

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:50 Punchestown

San Pablo

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Didn't show a great deal on four starts on the Flat; tough ask on hurdles debut.

150/1

13th

14

(3)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

San Pablo

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

raced freely, prominent towards far side

25/1

14th

7

(4)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

San Pablo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Soundly beaten over 1m at Listowel and over 6f at Dundalk, makes no appeal.

33/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 16l and well held when 33-1 for her debut last month; tough ask.
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9th

11

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Encore De Mer

10st 13lb

J: Katie Lawless

T: S M Duffy

towards rear of midfield

200/1

15th

17

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Encore De Mer

10st 0lb

J: Katie Lawless

T: S M Duffy

towards rear

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder filly; cost £5,500 as a 3yo; dam unraced half-sister to Oaks winner Qualify and Group-placed 7f-1m4f winner Shogun; might find this test too sharp.
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12

(8)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angels Thunder

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

66-1 and well held in a maiden on debut last week; huge step forward needed.

66/1

11th

9

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angels Thunder

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

slowly into stride, bumped soon after start, always towards rear

25/1

12th
8 (5)
Vicosa

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tale Of Two Cities colt; dam Italian 1m2f-1m5f winner, closely related to Listed-placed 7f winner Magic Carpet and 1m-1m4f winner Bull Market; likely to need further.
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9th

5

(4)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vicosa

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

towards rear of midfield

66/1

16

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vicosa

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled when 50-1 on debut over 6f at this venue a month ago; second reserve.

12th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vicosa

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

never better than mid-division, hung left and lost position over 1f out, behind inside final furlong

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dragon Pulse gelding; best watched on belated debut from bad draw.
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14th

8

(10)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hue Kyllachy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Noel G Hynds

Showed nothing when 200-1 for his debut here (6f) and has been off 469 days; new yard.

100/1

13th

1

(17)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hue Kyllachy

9st 9lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Sarah Dawson

slowly away and lost many lengths start, raced in last and detached throughout, ridden and no impression when hung left over 1f out (jockey said gelding was very slowly away)

100/1

Form: 56

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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5

(5)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Irish Act

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Camacho; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 63), half-sister to 6f/7f Group 3 winner Confuchias and Listed-placed 6f/7f 2yo winner Little Whisper out of 1m4f winner; already gelded and likely to need this on debut.
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12th

1

(13)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Larry Bang

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Michael John O’Connor

Last of 16 over 6f at the Curragh in August on his only start for his previous trainer; can be ruled out.

66/1

12th

1

(13)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Larry Bang

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Michael John O’Connor

Last of 16 over 6f at the Curragh in August on his only start for his previous trainer; can be ruled out.

66/1

15th

1

(10)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Larry Bang

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Muredach Kelly

First reported foal; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 63), half-sister to 6f/7f Group 3 winner Confuchias; making belated debut with an eyeshield on and can only be watched.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Red Jazz filly; dam placed 7f-1m (RPR 69), half-sister to smart 7f-8.6f winner Mindourownbusiness; tough ask for a newcomer.
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14th

11

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Run For You

9st 1lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M G Quinn

Promise on debut over C&D but has gone backwards since and she was tailed off on yard debut latest; return to further should help at least.

20/1

18th

11

(21)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Run For You

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Just a hint of ability in four starts and others are more likely; new yard.

40/1

Form: 88

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; similar form in two starts so far, beaten 7l at the Curragh last time; more required.
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2nd

5

(10)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Tipperary

Lokada

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

dwelt start, in rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on well and went second final strides

16/1

9th

11

(7)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Lokada

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

midfield

16/1

5th

6

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Lokada

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M D O’Callaghan

In good form at her own level in handicaps but only rated 70 and loads to find, even with fellow outsider Harmony Rose on recent Navan running.

33/1

Form: 5/4-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; poor form in a trio of maidens and bad draw here.
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14th

13

(4)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lucys Max

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

11th

12

(8)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Lucys Max

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Kinirons

slightly awkward start, in touch with leaders in centre of group, waiting for room when shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

66/1

17

(16)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lucys Max

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Third reserve; poor form in a trio of maidens and bad draw here.

Non-runners

Larry Bang, Run For You, Lokada, Lucy's Max

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Payout
Exacta €64.90
Straight Forecast €49.04
Trifecta €543.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yester

POSTDATA:

Mickey The Steel

RP Ratings (IRE):

Yester

The Irish Sun:

Mickey The Steel