November 16 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

Standard

DKITSU Race Night Handicap

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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DKITSU Race Night Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 083532 D BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two good runs at this venue since rejoining this stable after a spell with Jack Davidson, latest narrow defeat to a progressive type reads well; major chance on that form but wide draw a definite negative.
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3

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Dandyville

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

Good effort when beaten 0.5l in conditions race at Fairyhouse over 6f last year; ran well when seventh on seasonal return off 6lb higher at the Curragh but two poor efforts since.

40/1

7

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Dandyville

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: S R B Crawford

Went close in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions race last June on final 2024 start; made seasonal-yard debut at the Curragh, not beaten far in seventh behind Moltophino; in rear in Cork event won by Fort Vega; cheekpieces tried now.

25/1

18th

4

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Dandyville

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: S R B Crawford

Seven-time winner is 4-18 on turf; went close in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions race last June on final 2024 start; made seasonal/yard debut at the Curragh, not beaten far in seventh, needs to reverse form with Moltophino, Barbapapa, Heavenly Power and Apache Outlaw.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 155217 C

Last run: 129 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins have all been at 5f, including twice here but was also second in this race last year; absent since below-par Fairyhouse effort in July and wide draw makes this tough.
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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

5th

6

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner; was close up in third behind Clonmacash at Dundalk in April; second there on latest, reversing form with Clonmacash in the process; has the merit of being a C&D winner; definite chance for 10lb claimer who has made the frame in three of the five Irish races she has ridden in.

7/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 880807 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April, now 4lb lower after six unplaced runs, the last four on turf; hard to be confident in.
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10th

10

(1)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Plezantlysurprised

9st 11lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Jessica Magnier

Winner and placed over 6f here last year; off ten months and final furlong will probably catch him out after his absence.

12/1

3rd

2

(8)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Plezantlysurprised

10st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Jessica Magnier

C&D winner in April, now 4lb lower after six unplaced runs, the last four on turf; hard to be confident in.

16/1

16

(13)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Plezantlysurprised

9st 4lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Jessica Magnier

C&D winner in April, now 2lb lower after six unplaced runs, the last four on turf; possibly not a lost cause but hard to be confident at the same time; second reserve.

Form: 552880

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Pick of form has come on softish ground, including Navan second this year; poor effort at same venue latest; plenty on his plate back on AW.
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5th

15

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Did not get the best of runs over 5f at Naas last week; previous fourth over C&D was respectable; needs to reverse form with Monastere.

16/1

14th

21

(22)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Similar efforts in defeat both starts this year; travelled well at Fairyhouse last time over 6f but didn't find a lot off the bridle; coming back to this trip might help.

12/1

4th

14

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Three-time winner has run well in defeat at this venue too; ran a fine race at Navan on seasonal debut and should be involved with improvement.

12/1

9/1

Form: 067447

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Naas winner over the summer off 61 and ran quite well over C&D on penultimate, high draw last time didn't help; more positive tactics likely here from inside draw and could go well at a price.
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11th

9

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; down the field at this venue a month ago.

16/1

9th

6

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, closely matched with Verhoyen on that running

13/2

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

14/1

Form: 253040 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner has had an extremely busy year without scoring; never sighted here last week and could again struggle to impose herself back in trip here from an outside draw.
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11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

Form: -02700 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won three here last winter; lightly raced on turf this year and expected to come on now back on this surface with champion jockey booked; badly drawn though.
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

7/1

Form: 090813 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Was gaining fourth track win when scoring over this trip last month and followed up with good third over 7f; remains on a competitive mark and should be thereabouts.
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9

(8)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: H D McGuigan

Multiple AW winner but not always the easiest to predict; back up in trip with Luke Morris up on this first run for a new trainer; market should be a good guide.

10/1

3

(8)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

Five of his six wins have come on AW, the latest at Dundalk in October (RPR 60); he is making his stable debut at a modest level and it will be no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

8/1

7

(12)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

Four-time course winner; best recent form at 6f but has wins over this trip; while capable from this mark, he seems to have lost his way of late and drawn wider than ideal.

7/1

20/1

Form: 000200

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best form at Newcastle; became inconsistent for Les Eyre and can be slowly away; hampered at the start on last month's debut for the yard at this venue; possibly best watched for now.
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11th

15

(17)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Just Another

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

AW winner when trained in Britain but unplaced in 10 starts for this yard and modest form on turf.

50/1

14/1

Form: 360500

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden ran well over 7f at the Galway Festival but well held since and blinkers now tried.
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10th

8

(5)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hector Berlioz

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Nine-race maiden ran well over 7f at the Galway Festival but well held since and blinkers now tried.

14/1

12th

9

(33)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hector Berlioz

9st 11lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced near side, in touch with leaders, lost ground when shaken up over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

25/1

5th

3

(5)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:30 Down Royal

Hector Berlioz

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

disputed lead, slight lead going okay over 2f out, pushed along when headed and edged right over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 682600 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner for George Baker, suited by quick ground but 0-9 on AW; has struggled in two runs for this yard, both on unsuitably heavy ground; best watched for now.
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15th

16

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Laura Hourigan

6-46 on turf; losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well at Listowel on first run for this stable; ran to roughly the same standard at Limerick; stablemate She's On The Ball is more appealing.

20/1

8th

13

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

6-45 on turf but losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well in mid-field at Listowel ten days on first run for Laura Hourigan.

10/1

7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

14/1

Form: 180097 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner on return at the Curragh in April but disappointing until respectable AW debut over C&D last month; bit to find with Jazzy Dancer on that run.
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12th

12

(13)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Joyous Moment

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

Maiden winner on return at the Curragh in April but disappointing until respectable AW debut over C&D last month; bit to find with Jazzy Dancer on that run.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Joyous Moment

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Jack W Davison

in touch with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

20

(19)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Joyous Moment

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Jack W Davison

Won a C&D maiden in April but has been below that level the last thrice, including back here last time; needs a revival.

28/1

Form: 113060 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner ran well on sole turf start this year but never counted after blowing the start on AW return last month; on a fair mark so don't rule out.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

4/1

Form: 700911 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winner here in March and back to form to win latest two starts, at Cork and readily on the beach at Laytown; in the form of her life so has to be respected; nicely drawn too.
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10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

11th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Listed company latest and even stiffer task awaits here.

50/1

Form: 009436 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dual Chelmsford winner has been thereabouts here of late and should run his race again but more needed.
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10th

14

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Silver Nemo

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Lee Smyth

Both wins have been on polytrack; makes no appeal on any of his form this year.

33/1

14th

16

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Silver Nemo

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Over three years since he won a couple on times on AW in Britain and modest form at Dundalk over the winter; makes no appeal.

40/1

7th

13

(5)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Silver Nemo

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Is just 2-40 but often runs well; however, has been disappointing lately and others are preferred.

22/1

Form: 337034

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 30-race maiden but good run here last week from an outside draw; has her chance if getting a run.
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14

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Florence Thompson

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

pushed along in rear early, soon detached, pulled up 2f out

50/1

15th

15

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Florence Thompson

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

prominent

25/1

16th

14

(15)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Florence Thompson

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J G Murray

A 51-race maiden ran above her mark when not far off Marble Angel in Sligo maiden but out the back twice since; makes no appeal.

66/1

Form: 009008

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Curragh win over the summer her sole success; last month's C&D effort leaves her with a fair bit to find.
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9th

13

(3)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Markievicz

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Has managed two wins in big-field sprint handicaps on turf; fourth here last time indicates she could take advantage at some stage

8/1

4th

13

(16)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Markievicz

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Couple of wins in big-field sprints on turf; handicap mark going down but no signs of late that she might take advantage.

20/1

11th

12

(15)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Markievicz

8st 12lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Couple of wins in big-field sprints on turf; just one placed effort, over 7f, from nine starts here and not in great form lately.

20/1

Non-runners

Silver Nemo, Florence Thompson, Markievicz

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Payout
Exacta €41.80
Straight Forecast €28.87
Tricast €204.22
Trifecta €206.30

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Collective Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Samrogue

POSTDATA:

Beleaguerment

The Irish Sun:

Collective Power