December 21 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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  • Prize money: £8676.47
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justify filly; half-sister to winners Diamond Sparkles (7f 2yo; RPR 96) & Riches And Rubies (1m4f; 72); dam 1m1f-1m3f winner (including Group 1; 115); nice pedigree and any market support is worth noting but probably more of a long term prospect.
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8th

3

(5)

6th May 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Naas

Diamondsareforever

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A P O’Brien

Justify half-sister to winners Diamond Sparkles and Riches And Rubies; dam won the 2015 Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes for Aidan O'Brien; interesting recruit to Ballydoyle after winning a 1m Dundalk maiden for Willie Browne on debut; scratched due to heavy ground from Navan race contested by three of these last month; Keane rides.

7/1

3

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Diamondsareforever

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Justify half-sister to winners Diamond Sparkles and Riches And Rubies; dam won the 2015 Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes for Aidan O'Brien; interesting recruit to Ballydoyle after winning a 1m Dundalk maiden for Willie Browne on debut; ridden then as now by Seamie Heffernan.

6/1

1st

12

(12)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Diamondsareforever

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

in touch with leaders on outer, went fourth 3f out, shaken up and went second over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won going away

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 352522

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-6 but placed in four of those starts and has only found one too good on each of his last two starts here (both at 7f); could easily improve for this longer trip.
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9th

14

(11)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blue News

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

An 18-race maiden with six seconds to his name; ran okay when fourth over C&D last week but this looks tougher.

14/1

4th

3

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue News

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed many times, including twice over C&D; below form on soft ground last twice but coming back to this surface could spark a return to his best, which would see him go close.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising enough debut when sixth of 14 over 7f here last month but no doubt more is required.
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2nd

5

(13)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hypnotise Me

9st 3lb

J: Mark Enright

T: G M Lyons

led, headed and raced in second after 3f, challenging when ridden over 1f out, briefly led final 110yds, headed towards finish

6/1

3rd

13

(6)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hypnotise Me

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced freely, in touch with leaders, midfield halfway, ridden under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went third final strides

9/1

6th

4

(6)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hypnotise Me

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never near to challenge

14/1

17/2

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beaten half a length when third of 14 over 7f here when making her debut three weeks ago; not the strongest maiden but she's entitled to build on that here.
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9th

8

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bitacora

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who made the breakthrough in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last March but she's had only two runs since and has finished down the field in both of them; may have needed her comeback run at Southwell last month but she needs to bounce back near best; visor added.

16/1

7th

1

(12)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Bitacora

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who came good for Daragh Bourke at third attempt, when landing a touch in 8.6f Wolverhampton classified (Tapeta) one year ago; down the field in a handicap back there on only subsequent start; watch the market on this first start since May.

6/1

5

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitacora

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who came good for Daragh Bourke at third attempt, in 8.6f classified here in March; might have a bit more to offer for her new yard over this longer trip; high on the list.

11/2

Form: 463

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 3l on debut at the Curragh and bounced back from a lesser effort when beaten a neck over 7f here 12 days ago; mixed signs on whether this longer trip will suit but warrants respect.
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9th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Cyber Attack

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden after eight starts; absent since a below-par run in claimer at Ballinrobe last June; coped well with this surface in two runs here at the end of her juvenile career, third in a maiden on the first occasion, resulting in an initial handicap mark of 81; now down to 66, should not be ruled out

10/1

5th

1

(3)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 125y

17:15 Ballinrobe

Cyber Attack

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden after seven starts but has run respectably a number of times in defeat in stronger company than this; blinkers worn last time retained; solid chance if bringing her best up to a new trip.

7/4

6th

2

(2)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Cyber Attack

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, disputing second halfway, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, ridden and weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camacho colt; cost 3,000GNS as a yearling; half-brother to winners Definite (1m2f; RPR 84) and Defilade (7f AW; 76); dam unraced half-sister to Racing Post Trophy/Leger winner Brian Boru, 1m4f Group 2 winner Sea Moon and 12.5f Group 2 winner Moon Search; will probably want further than this.
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6th

5

(5)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Legitimate Target

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford

towards rear of midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish, forced dead-heat 6th

25/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Buratino filly; half-sister to five winners including Dark Thunder (UAE 7f dirt; RPR 83), Cat Royale (1m1f-1m3f AW; 78), Mythical Spirit (5f-6f inc AW; 77) & Bill Cody (1m6f-2m2f including AW; 76); dam placed 5f (63); yard 3-63 with 2yos in last five years (all wins on turf); best watched on balance.
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9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden winner here last year for John McConnell; three runs for her current trainer in handicaps over 1m and over this trip and not badly treated; drawn wide but should go well.

9/2

6th

9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, bit short of room 3f out, towards rear 2f out, ran on well up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

9/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam colt; cost 40,000Euros as a yearling; brother to a winner in Poland; dam 1m 2yo winner (RPR 93), half-sister to useful 1m1f/10.4f winner Military Power; unlikely to make an impact on debut.
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7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siyouni colt; cost 200,000GNS as a yearling; half-brother to 1m 2yo winner Saracene (RPR 92); dam 1m-9.7f winner (including German 1m Group 3; 104), half-sister to German 1m4f Group 1 winner Seismos out of 1m winning half-sister to German Derby winners Samum and Schiaperelli; suitable test for debut and well worth a market check.
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6th

2

(1)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:45 Yarmouth

Baile Locha Riach

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: D Donovan

Still a maiden and he beat only one rival when tried in cheekpieces in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham nine days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

10/1

9th

9

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:20 Nottingham

Baile Locha Riach

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: D Donovan

Nine-race maiden; attracted some support on his stable debut at Kempton four weeks ago (1m4f) where he finished a creditable fourth of the ten runners; needs more to defy the same mark but his best run for Johnny Murtagh came over 1m2f on good ground and new cheekpieces could help.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Baile Locha Riach

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: D Donovan

Ex-Irish maiden whose opening handicap mark proved harsh, at 1m2f and 1m5f; has left Johnny Murtagh since last seen in April and probably needs weight off his back.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill colt; dam 7f/1m2f winner and Irish Oaks fourth (RPR 103), half-sister to Listed winners over middle distances, Perfect Truth and Impressionist; likeable pedigree and this looks like a suitable test for debut; any market support would be significant.
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7th

3

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:30 Lingfield

Head Of State

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Roger Ingram

always behind

14/1

8th

4

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Head Of State

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Brett Johnson

took keen hold, soon led, briefly headed under 7f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

8th

4

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Head Of State

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Brett Johnson

took keen hold, soon led, briefly headed under 7f out, headed over 2f out

25/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth of 10 on her debut in a C&D contest last week; likely to need more time.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fulbright filly; dam maiden from 7f-1m4f Flat (RPR 45)/tailed off 2m hurdle, sister to Spanish 6f-1m winner Volcanico, half-sister to 1m3f/1m4f winner Zayanida (dam of Group 3 winner Ziyarid); will probably need this on debut.
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10th

11

(10)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Navan

Colorado River

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian Murray

Down the field in Dundalk maiden in December and hard to fancy although yard has begun the turf season well.

25/1

12th

10

(3)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Colorado River

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

20/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 10l when 80-1 on his debut here (7f) a fortnight ago; plenty more needed up in trip here.
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0

3

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Dougies Double

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Did not show much in Flat maidens; towards the back off a modest 59 in a Galway festival handicap; little apparent chance.

33/1

15th

17

(2)

4th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Dougies Double

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

Only beat one home when beaten 12l at Killarney last month; doesn't look well treated on anything he's done in maidens; wears first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

17:50 Killarney

Dougies Double

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

Did not show much in two Dundalk runs last December; best watched on turf/seasonal debut.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €61.40
Straight Forecast €44.50
Trifecta €784.60

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Cyber Attack

The Irish Sun:

Head Of State

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue News

TOPSPEED:

Cyber Attack

POSTDATA:

Cyber Attack