November 23 / 16.00 Dundalk (AW)

16.00

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View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 040251 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner and only nudged up 2lb for his narrow success a fortnight ago; did well to defy a wide draw that day and ought to give another good account; can be slowly away.
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10th

8

(13)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

9st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

All four wins have come over C&D; narrowly denied a hat-trick here in November but below form twice since; the type to bounce back and this jockey gets on well with him.

15/2

8th

4

(11)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

9st 13lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

All four wins have come over C&D; can be slowly away and lost too many lengths at start over C&D last month but went close on his previous outing; risky given his starting antics but has the ability to defy this mark.

13/2

2

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

11/2

15/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 343077

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran well over C&D in October; below form in three subsequent outings at 6f but interesting back up in trip here from reduced handicap mark.
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4th

9

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner back to form this summer off reduced mark, winning at Roscommon and most recently seasonal-best when dominating from some way out in beating a well-backed favourite over this trip at Leopardstown last week from an unfavourable draw; could take some beating again here.

9/4

1st

14

(16)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Scarlet Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner won over this trip at Roscommon and ran well over shorter at Naas; seemingly beaten fair and square at Gowran latest however so handicapper may have his measure; wide draw here a negative.

8/1

7th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

started quickly, led, headed under 2f out

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 674475

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
5f winner at Naas in June but hasn't built on that since, including on AW in recent times; has stamina to prove at this trip and others hold stronger claims.
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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

7/1

Form: 056

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improving with each start and only beaten 6l in a 1m maiden here last week; opening mark looks fair and he might come on for that first run in five months.
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15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

3rd

5

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Senor Carrots

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

6/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 079805 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner over shorter trips; not a bad run when beaten 4l here 12 days ago but handicap mark looks on the high side on the balance of his recent form; needs to prove he's as effective at this trip.
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7th

11

(9)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has been a fine servant over the years, winning five times here, including his first success at this trip last time; has to defy a 6lb rise but still respected.

9/2

1st

1

(8)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford

towards rear, steady headway 2f out, soon short of room then squeezed through to challenge, ridden to lead from 1f out, ran on final 110yds

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford

Fifth for the fourth race on the spin over 1m here a fortnight ago and shaped like a return to 7f would be fine last time; eased another 1lb and has a much better draw this time.

3/1

Form: 00-502

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-7 but showed he might be capable from this sort of mark when runner-up over C&D three weeks ago; looks well treated from 1lb lower.
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6th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Delta Romeo

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has record of 0-12 but he's run several good races at Dundalk (7f) since November including a close call on his penultimate run; now drops to 6f for the first time but he could make a serious impact if he gets a good pace to aim at.

11/4

5th

3

(7)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Delta Romeo

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Still a maiden, but middle-distances were not ideal for him; has shown a decent level of form in a sequence of 7f outings here; raced a little too freely when second on latest (Circles, fourth); seems close to making a breakthrough.

4/1

2nd

6

(6)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Delta Romeo

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced freely, midfield, headway under 2f out, ridden and made challenge when edged right 1f out, went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

5/1

Form: 3-36

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 1l on debut at Newmarket but hasn't matched that form twice since; sold for 13,000GNS since she was last seen five months ago; tough looking mark.
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3rd

7

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Two wins this summer, including at this track (1m) off 3lb higher in July; struggled since but Kieran O'Neill back on board today and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

33/1

3rd

7

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Two wins this summer, including at this track (1m) off 3lb higher in July; struggled since but Kieran O'Neill back on board today and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

33/1

9

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 8lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Alice Haynes

First win over this far/here came off 1lb higher in July; little of note since and was way off it over C&D last week; wears just a tongue-tie.

25/1

Form: 822807 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form on turf in the summer but form has dipped and he's 0-12 on AW; beaten roughly 5l here on Friday; return to further will suit.
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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

Form: 424628 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner in Britain and returned to form when beaten 1l at Ffos Las on his penultimate start; below form when last seen at Kempton and sold for 7,000GNS since; new yard and tough draw for his return.
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14th

14

(12)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Above It All

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Tom Dreaper

towards rear

20/1

11/1

Form: 048730 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf in Britain for Clive Cox and ran well over C&D on his penultimate outing when beaten roughly 1l; tailed off at Galway on heavy latest but can't be ruled out from his career low mark.
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10th

9

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Sadiqaa

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: H D McGuigan

prominent on outer

12/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Sadiqaa

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: H D McGuigan

Dual winner came back to form when narrowly beaten in a Sligo handicap in May; not at that level in a claimer at the same venue since; excellent 7lb claimer on board here and could be a factor on ground which suits.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Sadiqaa

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not reach leaders

13/2

11th
10 (1)
Khattaat

9/1

Form: 0057

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed little in his first two outings but there's been more promise in his two most recent outings including when beaten 4l in a course maiden; off three months but workable mark for handicap debut and one to consider; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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12th

11

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Khattaat

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times although fair bit of improvement needed on this season's form (well-backed favourite last time); new headgear combination tried.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Khattaat

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times, including at this track; wasn't beaten all that far in blinkers at Cork last time; headgear removed and 5lb lower; a squeak.

12/1

Form: 020009 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain; however, lost his way of late and well held at Galway when last seen; needs a return to AW to spark a revival.
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

11/1

Form: 202654 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won claimer on turf in August and consistent in defeat since joining this yard; only beaten roughly 2l last week and on a good mark but he has the worst of the draw to cope with this time.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

40/1

Form: 00-500 D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up and no signs of a revival when beaten 20l at Gowran when last seen; new yard and tongue-tie tried.
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16

(11)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Angel Palanas

9st 0lb

J: Dean Curran

T: Muredach Kelly

First reserve; rated 83 at one stage in Britain but nowhere near that level now.

16th

16

(14)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Angel Palanas

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Muredach Kelly

prominent, pushed along halfway, weakening when ridden and no impression over 2f out

20/1

8th

11

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Palanas

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Muredach Kelly

in touch with leaders, ridden from 3f out, no extra when hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 0-7000

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
First reserve; hit the frame over 1m here last winter but struggled since and tailed off when last seen.
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15th

20

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden after 19 starts is officially rated only 44 and others preferred.

28/1

20th

25

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield

66/1

8th

16

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Galway

Laurens Company

8st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company.

22/1

Non-runners

Laurens Company

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €52.10
Straight Forecast €48.08
Tricast €297.92
Trifecta €344.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Senor Carrots

RP Ratings (IRE):

Scarlet Dancer

POSTDATA:

Cedar Rapids

The Irish Sun:

Linus Larrabee