January 18 / 15.10 Dundalk (AW)

15.10

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 85043- CD BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not heavily raced since winning a C&D maiden in late 2020; solid efforts in a pair of 7f handicaps late last year and a contender if in the same form; back up to 1m should suit too.
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1st

2

(4)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Iva Feeling

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Shane Crawley

raced in second, chased clear leader over 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway, led when ridden and hung right 1f out, ran on

6/1

3rd

8

(13)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Iva Feeling

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Shane Crawley

prominent, shaken up when not clear run 2f out, switched left and pushed along from over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong

8/1

16

(9)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Iva Feeling

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 09004- CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over C&D and ran with credit when beaten 2l here last month; return to this trip will help.
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6th

5

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.

18/1

8th

8

(12)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 44406-

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of promise in a number of Curragh maidens last year from 6f to 1m; ran to a similar level on his handicap and AW debut here in November; could sneak into the frame with hood retained.
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2nd

7

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has won here twice already this month, taking his course record to 112311; all those races were over the extended 1m, so this race asks a slightly different question but he grabbed control well over 1f out last time, is back in career-best form and highly respected.

4/1

1st

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Coolree

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Prevailed by half a length last week, taking C&D record to 11231; successful in this race for the last two years and commands respect, even under a 4lb penalty, kept to his ideal scenario.

4/1

1st

1

(14)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Coolree

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; overall record of 3-38 but his last two wins have come over C&D and he returned to form with a front-running third here 11 days ago; remains well handicapped off 2lb lower than for his last success and he could make another bold bid.

4/1

Form: 50115- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Battled on well to win a pair of C&D handicaps and far from disgraced in his hat-trick bid in December after a rough passage; likely to go well.
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8th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Notforalongtime

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together.

6/1

3rd

16

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Notforalongtime

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative.

8/1

3rd

9

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Recorded his ninth AW win over 1m in November but held of late on same surface; runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands plenty of respect.

15/2

5th
9 (17)
Arcanears

14/1

Form: 80555- C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent on returning to this, his favoured surface in the autumn; not near the force he once was, and this is his first try at 1m; others preferred.
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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: 3100-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, once on this surface; well beaten in three starts since winning a Listowel handicap in June; others preferred.
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12th

15

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Bobby K

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Michael William O’Meara

Better record on AW but sole turf success came here two years ago; not coming here in great form but latest run in higher grade at Cork was okay.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Cork

Bobby K

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

Five of his six wins have come on AW and just 1-17 on turf; well below his best in three runs this year and others preferred.

20/1

Form: 47723- CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner and consistent sort on this surface; placed in a couple of C&D handicaps here last month off this mark and each-way claims again.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: 5/220-

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times for William Haggas; beat one home on his Irish debut; best watched.
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14th

13

(11)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Irish Millions

9st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

11-race maiden; best form in Britain came over this trip on Polytrack but he was beaten 8l over C&D last time and he's on a tough mark for this winter's form.

25/1

11th

5

(5)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Irish Millions

9st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

Went close on three of his AW starts in Britain; not at that sort of level in two runs for this yard; return to this trip should suit though.

16/1

8th

6

(6)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Irish Millions

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Runner-up three times for William Haggas; beat one home on his Irish debut; best watched.

25/1

Form: 92128- C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, twice here. In good form on turf last summer, second twice and winning at Roscommon; disappointing on his return here last month; others preferred this time.
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6th

12

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Mullacash Buzz

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Grand front-runner has won around here; runner-up three times last year and fair fourth at Dundalk on latest; blinkers added.

11/2

4th

7

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mullacash Buzz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Six-time winner (four on AW) but last win came here in 2023; never a factor in either course outing this year.

20/1

20/1

Form: 00057- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Twice successful at Leopardstown last summer; needs to step up on recent course form; seventh last month over 1m2f; others preferred.
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14th

16

(6)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Focus Required

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

His course wins over 1m/1m1f last summer were on good ground and his record on soft is poor; down the field when last seen on AW in January.

20/1

10th

13

(15)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Focus Required

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Twice successful at Leopardstown last summer; needs to step up on recent course form; seventh last month over 1m2f; others preferred.

20/1

15

(4)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Focus Required

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Twice successful at Leopardstown last summer; needs to step up on recent course form; seventh last time in race in which Halcyon Spirit beat Newgirlintown; first reserve.

Form: 13509- CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, five times on this surface; went up 10lb for winning a Leopardstown handicap in August and struggled on his last few starts; back to a more manageable mark now but best watched after more than three months off.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

Form: 0809-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has been running over further of late; down the field in a 1m4f handicap here two weeks ago; others more likely.
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10th

7

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Lord Park

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

midfield, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong

10/1

6th

8

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 187y

19:10 Down Royal

Lord Park

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole win in 32 starts came in a Sligo maiden in 2021; minor signs he's down to a workable mark in a couple of fifth-place finishes in last two runs but others look more appealing.

20/1

5th

10

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Lord Park

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

15/2

50/1

Form: 75080- D

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown winner for Joseph O'Brien two years ago; back in Ireland now after a brief but underwhelming stint in Britain; best watched.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

Form: 7P/4-1 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
A slightly chequered history but showed what he is capable of when landing a punt emphatically over C&D on Friday; just the 7lb mandatory penalty to contend with here and very hard to oppose if in the same form, due to go up another 9lb.
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15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

Form: 67209- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has been through a few yards; well beaten in two turf runs in August for his current trainer; others preferred.
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12

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner and winner of two handicaps at this track last year; 12lb below last winning mark; poor runs here in the spring and never featured in three turf starts this year; others appeal more.

16/1

9th

14

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Gatsby Cap

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner whose two 2024 wins came at Dundalk, no turf success since 2021; has failed to reach the first ten in his two turf starts this year; little appeal.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /5/00- C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; best form is at this venue but over further and he can be slowly away on the Flat.
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

Form: 00835- CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; two solid efforts in handicap over 7f and 1m last month; claims if getting in.
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6th

6

(3)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Capla Knight

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Phil McEntee

3-45 with his wins all coming on the AW; showed some form at Dundalk in late 2022 but little this year, including in three starts for this yard; still has stamina to prove.

25/1

9th

11

(5)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:26 Brighton

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

12

(12)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

7f course winner who has also scored over 1m; claims on some of his Irish form as recent as last December; changed hands prior to latest run, when he came in for a bit of support but was never a factor and finished last at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta); bit to prove.

20/1

Non-runners

Chazzesmee, Gatsby Cap, Happaugue, Capla Knight

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €26.00
Straight Forecast €26.43
Tricast €235.67
Trifecta €514.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chazzesmee

RP Ratings (IRE):

Iva Feeling

POSTDATA:

Chazzesmee

The Irish Sun:

Chazzesmee