January 18 / 16.50 Dundalk (AW)

16.50

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Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4685-3 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished between Zig Zag Ziggy and Lexington Liberty over 5f here 12 days ago; tends to travel well in front and not find a great deal; blinkers tried here; not hard to see her involved but probably better over 5f.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Betrayed

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Leanne Breen

Three-time course winner at 6f; ended last winter out of form and well held over C&D on return in November; off 84 days and others look stronger.

20/1

13th

9

(2)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Betrayed

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

soon led, joined over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5352-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf at Naas but has performed with credit around here from 5f to 7f; not at his best over 7f here last time but well suited by 6f and capable of a bold showing.
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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

11th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzy Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: W J Martin

Made all when winning over C&D in February off 50; favourite to follow up over 6f last time when headed inside the final 110 yards; nudged up another 1lb but rider claims 4lb more than previously; he's in good form and has won off a mark of 62 in the past.

3/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5852-2 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Touched off in a C&D handicap last month before getting going too late over 5f here 12 days ago; back up to 6f here will suit and very much the one to beat here.
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No Results Found

Form: /4936-

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Running on third in a 5f handicap here in November; got going too late when 11-4 second favourite for a similar handicap last month; 6f should suit on that evidence and one that should have a chance here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

10/1

Form: 66249-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winner on turf in Britain for Tim Easterby; wears blinkers on his debut here for Matt Smith and tackling an AW surface for the first time; possibly best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: 09053-

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Winless but seems to be finally going the right way and this trip might be her best based on a keeping on third here last month; could get involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(15)

14th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 0y

19:40 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Has been shaping like her turn may not be far away this winter but all her best form is at 6f and she's drawn widest here.

16/1

14

(13)

24th Mar 2023

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0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Hasn't been beaten far since tackling handicaps here lately but needs to pull out a bit more to get off the mark.

28/1

17

(11)

10th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Third reserve; 11-race maiden but running okay over 6f here of late; not ruled out.

33/1

Form: 407-00

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-25; well beaten over 7f and 1m here last twice; blinkers will need to have a transformative effect here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(11)

1st Feb 2023

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0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Bell

8st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded of 0-26; struggling to get away on terms in recent starts and hard to recommend.

10/1

17

(13)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Bell

8st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Third reserve; maiden after 26 starts is officially rated only 41; tends to start slowly; has plenty of work to do.

7th

12

(8)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Bell

8st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

0-25; well beaten over 7f and 1m here last twice; blinkers will need to have a transformative effect here.

33/1

Form: 62890-

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner for Ed Walker in Britain over 7f; ran better than his finishing position here last month; back to 6f here; others preferred.
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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

Form: 0609-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-20; no real impression on two runs since coming back from nearly four months off; others preferred.
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11th

21

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

It Might Be You

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

28-race maiden whose seasonal-best came when third at Fairyhouse last month over this trip; too keen and no luck in running here last time; blinkers tried latest now replaced by usual cheekpieces; 3lb wrong.

20/1

13th

18

(7)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

It Might Be You

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

27-race maiden; encouraging run when third (beaten 2l) at Fairyhouse two starts ago but didn't build on that at 7f since; return to the minimum may help with first-time blinkers fitted.

12/1

9th

21

(2)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Cork

It Might Be You

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Thomas Coyle

First effort of note this season came at Fairyhouse early this month, speed throughout over 6f (splitting today's rivals Florence Thompson and Catherine Chroi); not certain this return to 7f will suit; 1lb wrong.

12/1

14/1

Form: 05338-

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-20 including nine runs on this surface; ran okay in a couple of summer maidens; not seen since well beaten in a 7f maiden here in September; visor tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

I Know I Can

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Fergal Birrane

started quickly, led narrowly, headed and lost second over 1f out, soon no extra, no match for first two

25/1

15th

10

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

I Know I Can

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Fergal Birrane

soon led, headed but prominent halfway, weakened quickly 2f out

25/1

40/1

Form: 0075-0 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in a couple of handicaps here before Christmas but disappointing here over 7f last time; others preferred.
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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

Form: 9020-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-15 but went very close in a Fairyhouse handicap in September and again over 5f here 12 days ago; back up to 6f will suit and should not be far away if at her best.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(17)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Dundalk (AW)

Lexington Liberty

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

17-race maiden but went close when runner-up to Hero Of The Hour over C&D last time; only has a 1lb rise to cope with and looks well treated but she's hardly one to rely on given her overall record; widest draw is a big negative over this C&D.

9/1

2nd

6

(15)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lexington Liberty

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, headway when pushed along from 2f out, pressed leaders and keeping on when ridden 1f out, switched left inside final 110yds, went second towards finish, no match for winner

18/1

12th

7

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Lexington Liberty

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-15 but went very close in a Fairyhouse handicap in September and again over 5f here 12 days ago; back up to 6f will suit and should not be far away if at her best.

15/2

Form: 07006-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-12; improved effort when only beaten a couple of lengths over 7f in November; unproven over the trip though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flag High

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

10th

12

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Flag High

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

held up in rear

14/1

8th

12

(8)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Flag High

8st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

7/1

Non-runners

Flag High

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €27.70
Straight Forecast €37.09
Tricast €88.00
Trifecta €122.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zig Zag Zyggy

TOPSPEED:

Hero Of The Hour

RP Ratings (IRE):

Zig Zag Zyggy

POSTDATA:

Zig Zag Zyggy

The Irish Sun:

Zig Zag Zyggy