October 14 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 044040

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf more than two years ago; below his best this term and beaten 8l in a C&D handicap on his penultimate run before a below-par return to turf latest.
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2

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:05 Roscommon

Finans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful Flat performer but has twice refused to race since March and was withdrawn at the start when due to make his hurdling debut at Bellewstown on Saturday, having been reluctant to line up; risky.

8/1

4

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

17:30 Bellewstown

Finans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was stakes-class a couple of years ago on the level for Michael Halford and some okay runs for Ado McGuinness this year when he consented to come out of the stalls, which he twice didn't; we'll find out here whether hurdles have sweetened him up.

9/1

8

(6)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Finans Bay

9st 5lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has some solid placed form over this C&D but he refused to race here in March and he's been very slowly away twice since; on a good mark if he can get his act together at the start; eye-shield fitted for the first time.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -20432

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner who has gone close on AW including when runner-up here last month; drop back in trip shouldn't be an issue and his mark looks workable at present.
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2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 21-987 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf last term but not in the same form since returning to the Flat this season; mark looks a bit high on what he's achieved so far; AW debut.
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7th

2

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Max Mayhem

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Three times down the field in Bahrain for this yard and can't support with confidence, for all moving back up in trip should help.

25/1

16/1

Form: 1-429

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Curragh maiden on debut; couldn't build on that in three subsequent turf outings including handicap debut last time; AW debut.
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2

(6)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eclat De Lumiere

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: D K Weld

Hasn't added to her debut Curragh 2yo maiden win but knocking on the door in handicaps of late, latest here over 1m2f when tried visored; blinkers back on here but plenty to do at the weights raised in class.

14/1

2nd

4

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eclat De Lumiere

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

Best run this term came at Clonmel last time when came home strongly from the rear; up 3lb but can go well in a first-time visor; good run only previous try here.

7/2

2nd

1

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:55 Clonmel

Eclat De Lumiere

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear, headway under 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on well and went second towards finish, too much to do

5/1

10/1

Form: 310-4

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner; last of four at Roscommon on return but only beaten 4l; opening mark looks stiff on what he's achieved so far though.
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5th

4

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Once Upon A River

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

raced freely, in touch with leaders, ridden and carried head awkwardly under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

10/1

4th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

18:30 Roscommon

Once Upon A River

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

took keen hold, raced in second, made challenge when pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and every chance under 2f out, jockey dropped whip 1f out, soon lost second and weakened

3/1

Form: 042100 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fibresand winner; won over this trip at Down Royal last month but not as good twice since; might need to come back down the handicap and he's 1lb wrong here.
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13th

4

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Blackcastle Storm

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.

14/1

9th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Blackcastle Storm

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent on inner, not fluent 4th, went second halfway, not fluent 3 out

28/1

Form: -13208 CD

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
All her best form is on AW including two C&D wins; latest turf form can be forgiven and ought to give a good account if ready for her AW return after 125 days off.
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6th

2

(17)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Summit Star

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders, prominent before halfway, disputing second over 4f out, went second going okay from 3f out, pushed along 2f out, lost position when ridden over 1f out, soon no impression

12/1

7th

3

(8)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Summit Star

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent, pushed along under 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

7/1

12/1

Form: -00000 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner but a return to this venue failed to spark a revival last week when last of 14; stamina to prove at this trip.
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6th

3

(6)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

9st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October.

16/1

11th

2

(13)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October; while he didn't show enough here last time, he's become dangerously well treated.

16/1

12th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, in rear halfway

14/1

5/1

Form: 424217

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in maiden company on his penultimate outing and may not have appreciated the step up in trip last month; less exposed than some and one for the shortlist.
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9th

9

(12)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Free To Party

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

5/1

1st

5

(10)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 2f 14y

18:00 Roscommon

Free To Party

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

soon led, ridden when joined under 2f out, briefly headed over 1f out, rallied when led again inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, all out

4/1

16/1

Form: 712380

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on turf; had tough task in Listed class when last seen; AW bow and needs to be more effective on this surface to defy this mark.
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11th

9

(4)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Naas

Nectarine

9st 9lb

J: Killian Brophy

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, in rear early, rapid headway on inner and prominent after 3f, soon led, headed under 3f out, soon weakened

33/1

10th

7

(11)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nectarine

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

midfield, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out

16/1

12th

15

(6)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Nectarine

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

prominent, pushed along and outpaced under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

Form: 0-0255

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winner on debut at Navan as a juvenile; some solid form in defeat this term including when beaten 3l at Punchestown last month; ought to go well if she takes to AW.
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16th

2

(20)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:35 Leopardstown

Giselles Ausie

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

raced wide

22/1

12th

13

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:20 Roscommon

Giselles Ausie

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear of midfield

10/1

6th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Giselles Ausie

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

25/1

20/1

Form: 1-7770

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All his best form is over further than this and doesn't look as effective on AW so far.
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11th

8

(16)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Meritorious

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

Without a win since 2021 and he is 0-7 on the AW; pulled up on stable debut in a novice hurdle at Thurles when last seen in December 2023; impossible to make a case for.

28/1

11th

8

(16)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Meritorious

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

Without a win since 2021 and he is 0-7 on the AW; pulled up on stable debut in a novice hurdle at Thurles when last seen in December 2023; impossible to make a case for.

28/1

0

8

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:10 Thurles

Meritorious

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Thomas Dowling

Won a 1m4f handicap at Newmarket in 2021 when trained by the Gosdens; no success during a spell with John McConnell; not far behind Camino Rock when fifth in a 2m3f maiden at Kilbeggan in August; most recent run was on the Flat; makes stable debut.

16/1

25/1

Form: 051660 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form at Tipperary in August; struggled from higher marks since and has struggled in previous visits here; 1lb wrong.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 438210 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; got his head back in front on turf last month despite a slow start but lost too many lengths when 11th of 14 at Tipperary 12 days ago; needs a strong pace to aim at.
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17th

2

(16)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Dare To Flare

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Struggled over hurdles last time out and not at his best on the level through the winter into spring; new yard.

25/1

6th

6

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 51y

16:55 Sligo

Dare To Flare

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

didn't jump well, held up in rear, mistake 3rd, bad mistake 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along and headway after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on, never on terms

20/1

18th

5

(8)

26th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Dare To Flare

10st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Tailed off on AW when last seen; probably needs a bit further than this these days and may come on for the run.

20/1

Form: 18080-

Last run: 303 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
First reserve; unplaced in four starts here; off 303 days; 4lb wrong.
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19th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Maralinga

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy.

16/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Maralinga

11st 1lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Two Flat wins, modest hurdles form, held by several of these on C&D running two weeks ago; tongue-tie now.

25/1

Non-runners

Maralinga

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.70
Straight Forecast €13.09
Tricast €70.53
Trifecta €156.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Free To Party

RP Ratings (IRE):

Giselles Ausie

SPOTLIGHT:

Summit Star

TOPSPEED:

Finans Bay

POSTDATA:

Dare To Flare