January 04 / 13.40 Dundalk (AW)

13.40

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Happy New Year From Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5949.58
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Happy New Year From Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /3178- CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap on his only try on this surface in September; soundly beaten on softer ground twice on turf since then; others preferred.
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3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 44381- CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off for over seven months when roaring back to his best form in easily beating Collective Power over C&D last month; up 12lb for that but still not badly treated on his best form and certainly respected here.
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6th

4

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Dundalk (AW)

Primo Uomo

9st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

12/1

15th

9

(11)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Primo Uomo

9st 1lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

dwelt start, towards rear

18/1

8th

1

(11)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Primo Uomo

10st 3lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

raced near side, midfield

17/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 87860- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner in Britain for John Gosden and Michael Dods; very much in declining form for Dods last year and best watched on his Irish debut.
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10th

3

(9)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Jawwaal

10st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned with an encouraging debut for yard over 5f early last month; failed to reproduce that form over the same trip here last time.

11/4

6

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jawwaal

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

6th

4

(6)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Jawwaal

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner in Britain for John Gosden and Michael Dods; regressive form last year but returned with very encouraging debut for yard over C&D early last month, staying on well for today's rider after tardy start to finish third to Mehman and Primo Uomo; respected.

5/1

Form: 32602- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good spring and summer last year; returned to form when headed late by Inishmot Prince here last month over 6f; return to 5f is a plus and she can go close here.
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9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.

4/1

Form: 21423- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Readily landed a 7f handicap at Laytown in September and best form since when running well in a pair of 6f handicaps here; likely to be doing his best work at the finish here but might just find 5f on the sharp side.
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

Form: 31411- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of his last four starts over 5f and 6f here, beating No Speed Limit and Little Queenie last twice; up a total of 13lb but couldn't be in better form and should go well.
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8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

5th

4

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; not beaten far in fifth on latest; has gained a majority of his course wins over 5f.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Added tenth course win here last time over 6f (seven-time winner over 5f); that success was his first since September 2024; up 5lb, but he's still fairly treated compared to some of his previous wins.

7/2

Form: 05100- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent of horses; good on his day as when bolting up at Bellewstown in September but well beaten under a penalty twice since; others preferred.
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7th

3

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Aloysius Lilius

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Very best turf form has come with a bit more cut in the ground than what is likely here and he didn't beat a rival on soft at Tipperary when last seen last month.

12/1

11th

3

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Aloysius Lilius

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over C&D last August off 3lb higher; couldn't cope with higher marks and has dropped back down the weights; not a bad Navan run over 6f last time; squeak.

9/1

11th

3

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Aloysius Lilius

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over C&D last August off 3lb higher; couldn't cope with higher marks and has dropped back down the weights; not a bad Navan run over 6f last time; squeak.

9/1

Form: 038-

Last run: 178 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unexposed horse; best of three runs in summer maidens for Katy Brown when third over this trip at Bellewstown in July; first run for Jimmy Coogan and 4lb out of the handicap; best watched this time.
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14th

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won at Tipperary in August (5f, good); solid efforts off revised mark at Naas and over C&D when denied by a head (hung left); cut out much of the running when below best over C&D in October.

13/2

2

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Has followed up his Tipperary win with solid efforts off his revised mark at Naas (5f, good) and over C&D 17 days ago when denied by a head by Jordan Breeze (hung left); weighted to turn that around now; player.

4/1

Form: 43304- C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent since landing a 6f handicap here in October; has been busy since and put a disappointing run behind him when a close fourth in a 7f handicap here last month; effective at this trip and no surprise should he go close.
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14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

Form: 32261- CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Stuck to his task well when gaining an overdue success over C&D two weeks ago; more patiently ridden that time and the same tactics look likely here; should go well.
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10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

12/1

Form: /4566- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner on her Curragh debut in 2021 but below her best last season, fading quite tamely after racing prominently at Bellewstown when last seen; handicapper slowly relenting but remains of limited appeal; won a barrier trial on this surface in 2021.
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5th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:33 Cork

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy front-runner; progressive in handicaps last year, including two 5f Dundalk wins; ran fast in Tipperary Listed race last August, fading late into third behind today's rival Twilight Jet; made all to win 5f Group 3 at Dundalk last October; a long way below her best on reappearance in Naas event in which Twilight Jet was second.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: 00984- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when a respectable fourth to Primo Uomo here last month; more needed but could be going the right way.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 17223- CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner on this surface; in good form since coming back in November with three placed efforts and has stayed on the same mark; should go well once more.
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2nd

3

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner on a good mark and was close up behind Clonmacash on his last visit here, since when he's finished ninth at Naas; like others in here, this place is more his scene.

13/2

9th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner is 3-33 on turf; hasn't won on grass since a 6f success at Cork (good) in June 2023; went close at Dundalk on latest (6f) and has gone well over this C&D before; place shout.

11/1

3rd

2

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time winner here, including two of the last three runnings of this race; beaten under 2l behind Sporting Hero over C&D last month and demands respect off 2lb lower mark than when scoring last year.

15/2

Non-runners

Collective Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.10
Straight Forecast €22.44
Tricast €236.90
Trifecta €677.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Speed Limit

The Irish Sun:

Little Queenie

RP Ratings (IRE):

No Speed Limit

TOPSPEED:

No Speed Limit

POSTDATA:

No Speed Limit