October 28 / 20.00 Dundalk (AW)

20.00

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 007003

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Best run so far when 2l third over C&D last month, seeing his race out much better than he had been doing; tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination replaced by blinkers.
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14th

6

(15)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 9lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: John C McConnell

Opened his account over 1m here in October after a promising third the previous month; two respectable runs since then; an unknown quantity over this trip, fair chance if staying; hood now replaces blinkers.

5/1

15

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Course winner over 1m in October; two respectable performances in defeat since then; an unknown quantity over this trip, did not seem to stay when tied over 1m2f last summer; first reserve.

6th

4

(1)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

raced freely, in touch with leaders

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -18684 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three wins including over C&D two years ago; won over a longer trip at Gowran in May; in fair form since a mid-summer break and only beaten a length over 7f here latest when didn't have the clearest of runs.
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6th

10

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Leabaland

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came in May 2022 off 58; okay runs of late over 1m1f, not one to rule out with talented rider's claim and drop back to 1m to suit.

8/1

11

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came over C&D in May 2022 off 58; definite promise in recent Leopardstown flat return so worth consideration.

7/1

5th

15

(19)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner with two wins on turf; last win came at Gowran in 2022 (1m1f, good); returned from a 297-day absence when beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle in May; best watched.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 090762 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden for Michael Halford last year; started off in handicaps off 73 and could now be on a competitive mark; second in Gowran claimer in August and having first run for in-form yard.
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4th

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Naas

Je Tai Porte

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring.

66/1

6th

11

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Je Tai Porte

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions.

16/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

17:38 Limerick

Je Tai Porte

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender.

9/4

12/1

Form: 538040

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Decent record in three outings here; beaten less than 4l in 7f handicap on penultimate start and now 8lb lower; tongue-tie fitted.
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12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

Form: -00008 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In good form last year including when placed off 70 in 7f handicap here; out of sorts this term and has tumbled in the weights.
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15th

14

(15)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.

33/1

12th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Three career wins include over C&D way back; hasn't won in nearly three years but good second on final start last year at Killarney in October when 8lb out of the weights; hard to assess but on a nice mark and good draw.

10/1

15

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Infrequent winner not in the best of form and he's 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

14/1

Form: -59000 D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Juvenile maiden winner had fair placed form in AW claimers for previous trainers around a year ago; new yard has good record with recruits, including after a layoff, and she could be on a nice mark if they have found the key to her.
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20th

10

(10)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Malaysian

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win came on AW in 2022; likely to need this after 461 days off

33/1

14th

9

(4)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Malaysian

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: H D McGuigan

C&D winner in 2022 and ran well in defeat in two of her three subsequent runs but likely to need this after 420 days off.

33/1

Form: 080000

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 5l in pair of Cork handicaps (7f/1m) last month; didn't stay 1m2f on soft ground last time; AW debut.
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11th

14

(11)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Peppermint Bay

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

prominent

14/1

5th

11

(7)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Peppermint Bay

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

7th

12

(17)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Peppermint Bay

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: John James Feane

prominent, led after 1f, pushed along home turn, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong

25/1

Form: 906866 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Six wins here although yet to win over this far; needs to step up on first two runs for this yard but has been keeping on over 7f so no surprise if he is thereabouts from inside stall.
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13th

10

(6)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

War Hero

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Course specialist but regressive of late and plenty to find despite reduced mark; jockey booking encouraging.

14/1

17

(16)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

War Hero

8st 10lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: James McAuley

Third reserve; course specialist but disappointed here a fortnight ago and tough draw this time.

13th

4

(1)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

War Hero

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

Six-time course winner (five C&D) and has been hinting at a return to form since joining this yard; dropped another 2lb and one for the shortlist.

10/1

9/2

Form: 000663 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over this trip on turf; plenty of solid AW form too including when third in 7f claimer here latest, albeit 6lb rise for that is unhelpful; not far behind Zonik when sixth over 1m here previously.
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4

(5)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, pushed along briefly, towards rear, dropped to last when eased and pulled up after 3f, looked to go wrong

14/1

9th

3

(12)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, soon midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

midfield, ridden and prominent under 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

33/1

25/1

Form: 000000

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Likes it soft on turf but very poor form this year and AW record is moderate; trying 1m for the first time and dual-winning sprinter is a dubious stayer.
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17th

20

(10)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

The Peckhampouncer

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

The case of the 6yo better than recent runs imply as he has good course record but the win here was sprinting; does seem to stay; 3lb wrong.

40/1

12th

4

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

17:00 Ballinrobe

The Peckhampouncer

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: D Broad

High mileage on the Flat and his two wins came at sprint distances; stays 1m2f but stamina for hurdling looks highly questionable after finishing tailed off at Punchestown (125-1).

100/1

8th

14

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

14:45 Punchestown

The Peckhampouncer

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: D Broad

Dual sprint winner appeared to stay 1m2f at Dundalk but doesn't make any appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

12/1

Form: 000006 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain and went close off mark of 56 over C&D just under a year ago; little this term but signs of a revival when sixth of 15 at Bellewstown last month; can lead and is drawn to do so.
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11th

10

(2)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Colonel Slade

9st 0lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gillian Scott

soon led, headed but prominent after 1f, pressed leaders when ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, no impression when slightly hampered inside final furlong, eased towards finish

12/1

10th

11

(14)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Colonel Slade

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

midfield on outer, ridden and struggling over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

20

(4)

10th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Colonel Slade

8st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in Britain in 2019; fair Irish form last year, out of form in 2022; third reserve.

16/1

Form: 060-00 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two wins last term including over C&D at this time of year; has shown little in light campaign this term including after a layoff at the Curragh earlier in the month.
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9th

5

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Three-time winner in Ireland, including on the AW, but she's been held in two starts since joining this stable; blinkers removed (worn last time).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

AW winner in Ireland; has lost her way and was only sixth of seven on yard debut at Chelmsford on Sunday (1m2f classified).

20/1

33/1

Form: 0-0900

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has shown very little including over 1m2f on second handicap start at Navan latest; drops back in trip for AW debut.
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13th

9

(16)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Barney Rubbles

9st 2lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride and awkward start, in rear throughout, pushed along from under 4f out, ridden when minor headway over 1f out, kept on

33/1

19th

9

(10)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Barney Rubbles

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

raced freely, prominent, briefly led after 2f, ridden under 3f out, weakened from 2f out, eased final 110yds

33/1

15th

7

(1)

10th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:05 Gowran Park

Barney Rubbles

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, ducked right start, in rear throughout, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, eased final 110yds

25/1

Form: 000000

Last run: 130 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three handicap starts so far and hard to make a case for him.
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14th

14

(4)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dulargy Star

8st 11lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

in touch with leaders early, dropped to midfield after 1f, lost position when pushed along on inner from 4f out, weakening when ridden and no extra under 3f out, dropped to last when eased inside final furlong, made no impression

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 005066

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten no more than 5l in 7f handicaps last three starts, including on AW bow latest; has enough ability to contend.
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15th

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Suityourselfboss

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

1-23, best on AW; good turf effort when runner-up over C&D on penultimate start; failed to reproduce that form here on latest.

12/1

Form: 000570

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten around 8l on AW/handicap debut here in August (1m2f) but lesser efforts since.
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11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

10th

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner two years ago off this basement mark; excuses when beaten favourite over C&D on comeback run in September and never sighted (keen) at the Curragh since; don't rule out in a weak race, even for the grade.

8/1

Form: 8-6900 C

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; has won handicaps over 7f and 1m2f here; out of form in four starts this year and returning from a layoff.
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14th

10

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gormanston

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Dual course winner, including over this trip; lightly raced last couple of seasons and mostly below-par apart from one decent C&D run last winter; first run since May.

20/1

11th

9

(1)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Gormanston

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

led narrowly

20/1

Non-runners

Suityourselfboss, Kampala Beach, Gormanston

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.00
Straight Forecast €25.60
Tricast €110.41
Trifecta €136.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zonik

RP Ratings (IRE):

Circles

POSTDATA:

Zonik

The Irish Sun:

Zonik