November 16 / 14.00 Dundalk (AW)

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  • 2m 0f 0y
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1-0009 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner, latest 13 months ago; struggling for form on the Flat this year (placed over hurdles in April), including back here on last two outings.
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10th

23

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Getaway Queen

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Dundalk specialist on Flat, fit from action on AW; fair hurdles form but has failed to add to her tally since two Wexford victories in 2021; tough task here, 2lb out of the handicap.

25/1

3rd

9

(2)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Getaway Queen

8st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David Kenneth Budds

midfield

6/1

5th

15

(7)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Getaway Queen

10st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: David Kenneth Budds

Five-time course winner including over this trip in November off 4lb lower; satisfactory sixth over 1m4f five weeks ago; return to this trip likely to suit; first reserve.

20/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 0050

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three qualifying runs were over different distances; well beaten over 2m at Thurles on his third start; an impression that he is not well handicapped was confirmed by a Curragh run three weeks ago.
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8

(15)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Song

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

Career-best when upped to this trip a fortnight ago, seeing it out well; just 1lb higher and major contender.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Song

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

dwelt start, pushed along briefly, soon prominent, pressed leaders when reminder and pushed along over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, carried left when joined leaders 1f out, kept on well towards finish

20/1

21th

22

(1)

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Roman Song

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

never better than mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out, eased from over 1f out

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 920068

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-15 at this venue and 1-47 overall, very hard to have much confidence in his chance; best run at this venue was when beaten a nose by course specialist Shake The Bucket over 1m4f, but that was in 2017.
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11th

14

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Tenth Amendment

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Keith Henry Clarke

midfield

100/1

14th

23

(23)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Tenth Amendment

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Jut 1-64 under all rules; out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tenth Amendment

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has won only once from 50 starts on the Flat, that success gained at Bellewstown six seasons ago; out of form at Dundalk last winter and unplaced at Navan in May; not favoured by the race conditions

100/1

Form: 770000

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on soft last year when trained by the Gosdens; has been regressive for this yard, including at this track, and is difficult to fancy.
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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

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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

Form: 769-04

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made a lot of the running before weakening into seventh in a 23-runner handicap hurdle at Navan on Sunday; has failed to reach the first three in nine starts on the Flat, but shaped quite well when fourth of 21 over 1m6f at Navan four weeks ago.
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1st

4

(8)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clever Currency

9st 11lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Michael Bell

awkward start and dwelt start, in rear

7/4

1st

2

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Clever Currency

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

raced slightly wide early, in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, led going best 3f out, soon went clear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden briefly and went further clear inside final furlong, eased final 110yds

13/8

4th

1

(8)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Clever Currency

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Bell

Dual hurdle and a chase winner; hasn't had a lot of Flat racing and was well backed when just missing out in a 1m3f classified race at Yarmouth last week on stable debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; once placed on the AW in Ireland.

2/1

11/2

Form: 300807

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-13; quite well supported here last time and ran respectably to finish seventh of 14; place chance if seeing out this trip.
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13th

17

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Folly Beach

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Only win came on the Flat in 2023; back to something like her best with a third at Tipperary on penultimate start but not as good at Killarney since and this is tough race to try and break the maiden tag.

25/1

7th

12

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Folly Beach

11st 2lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Running well in defeat on the Flat prior to her return to hurdles when third, not beaten far by Queenofthelodge; might have finished closer without a late error that day but best form has come on quicker ground than what is likely here.

12/1

10

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Folly Beach

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: M A Molloy

Pulled up on last two hurdle starts in the spring; showed some promise in two runs on the Flat, especially last time at the Curragh when finishing close fourth of 16 (1m4f, good); needs to convert that promise now back hurdling.

25/1

33/1

Form: 000000

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Moderate form when trained by Kevin Prendergast, no sign of improvement for this yard; finished last when tried over 1m6f, and no reason to believe he will be transformed at this trip.
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13th

13

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carslake

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.

20/1

8th
6 (12)
Franno

5/1

Form: 635495

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Down the field over hurdles on her last two starts; better judged on fifth of 21 over 1m6f at Navan four weeks ago; 3 1/2l to find with Clever Currency on that running.
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9th

6

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:45 Down Royal

Franno

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gerard Keane

Triple Flat winner was poor in that sphere when last seen; maiden after five starts over hurdles and her best form is on better ground.

16/1

9th

12

(14)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Franno

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gerard Keane

All three wins have come on turf and was tailed off a long way out at Navan when last seen; probably best watched returning from 113 days off.

20/1

17th

8

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:40 Navan

Franno

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

midfield on inner early, weakened and dropped to last over 5f out

6/1

Form: /590-9

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor form on his two most recent starts (over fences on latest), but was in good form over hurdles in the summer, placed in four consecutive races from 2m4f to 3m; AW winner at Lingfield early in his career; perhaps some chance that he could feature here.
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8th

10

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: G A Kingston

13yo veteran has won twice over hurdles; is 0-8 in chases but has shaped with a bit of promise the last twice; has run well over timber here before; probably vulnerable to younger legs for win purposes but he has a definite place chance.

15/2

8th

10

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:05 Down Royal

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: G A Kingston

13yo veteran has won twice over hurdles; is 0-8 in chases but has shaped with a bit of promise the last twice; has run well over timber here before; probably vulnerable to younger legs for win purposes but he has a definite place chance.

15/2

5th

16

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Important Message

10st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: G A Kingston

not fluent 6th

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 370500

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f two years ago and over hurdles early last year, both during her time with Noel Meade; only flashes of her best form this year.
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5

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Curious Bride

11st 10lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Four-time Flat winner has also won over hurdles; won over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July but has been below that level since off this mark and has to rebound.

16/1

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

Curious Bride

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Likes a stamina test, last three wins at around this trip including at Leopardstown last month off 71; hampered start when never counting at same venue 9 days ago but that run can be forgiven and remains a player.

15/2

6th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Curious Bride

12st 2lb

J: Miss T Hjalmarsson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won two staying handicaps last year and added another one over C&D (gd-yld) two weeks ago; a 6lb rise makes things harder but another good run likely on the cards.

9/4

5/2

Form: 408032

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
1-41 record is a significant negative, but there are plenty of positives to her chance; placed 11 times including last twice; good Navan third behind Molly Kaye in a 1m6f contest and 5l second behind the same horse over 1m4f at Galway, plenty of runners in both races.
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13th

9

(9)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 6f 70y

16:15 Bellewstown

Stellify

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins have come on soft and heavy over this sort of trip; is down to a rating she should be competitive off again but last week's return to the Flat didn't prompt an improvement in performance; hard to fancy right now.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 0y

15:25 Navan

Stellify

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fit from hurdling; suited by testing conditions and capable of making an impact off this mark judged on his placed efforts at this venue and at Galway last October.

8/1

9th

15

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Clonmel

Stellify

11st 2lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual Flat winner with a liking for heavy ground; never a threat in four maidens and one handicap hurdle and looks up against it.

50/1

25/1

Form: -70000

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed little at this venue last winter; no encouragement from runs at Down Royal and Bellewstown during September.
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12th

11

(10)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lucky Shot

8st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Showed little at this venue last winter; no encouragement from runs at Down Royal and Bellewstown during September.

25/1

20/1

Form: 58/0/0

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles; won a rated novice chase at Tramore in August; never better than fifth in eight starts at this venue; faded badly after prominent showing over 1m4f here last Friday.
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13th

9

(9)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elegant Lass

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time winner over hurdles; won a rated novice chase at Tramore in August; never better than fifth in eight starts at this venue; faded badly after prominent showing over 1m4f here last Friday.

20/1

12th

11

(9)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Elegant Lass

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent, disputed lead after 2f, headed before halfway, pressed leader when ridden home turn, lost position and weakened from over 2f out, dropped to rear when eased inside final furlong

4/1

10

4th Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Down Royal

Elegant Lass

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Won on chase debut at Tramore in August and still involved when coming down at Sligo when last seen; progress on the cards here, although all her best form is on good ground; booking of Brouder claiming 5lb is a plus.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €147.70
Straight Forecast €132.36
Tricast €2121.42
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Meritorious

SPOTLIGHT:

Stellify

The Irish Sun:

Clever Currency

POSTDATA:

Tenth Amendment