February 01 / 15.27 Dundalk (AW)

15.27

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Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 050-26 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; good run from a wide draw when beaten 2l on her penultimate outing; sixth in a deeper race over 1m here subsequently; widest draw this time and best form is at 1m.
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8th

5

(3)

15th Dec 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

midfield

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

prominent on inner, switched right up the centre under 2f out, keeping on when switched right inside final furlong, went third towards finish, no match for first two

8/1

5th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Four wins and six places from 32 starts at this venue; good runs over 1m last twice, second at 15 at Bellewstown and third of 14 here; on for the short list

13/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 07819- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained first AW win in C&D claimer on his penultimate outing but low-key start for his new yard over 1m here in December; capable from this sort of mark and best form is at this trip.
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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

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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

OUR TIP
3rd
1 (6)
Arcanears

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0555-5 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

11

(9)

10th Mar 2023

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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

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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

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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: 0870-4 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner; on a long losing run at present; distant fourth over 1m here last month but return to this trip should help at least.
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5th

11

(6)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f); fair form here between September and December; has to bounce back from a below-par run 15 days ago; first time with a visor.

8/1

9th

10

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f) has been running well enough here lately and just behind Theriverrunsdeep last time over this trip; definite claims.

13/2

3rd

12

(1)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

midfield, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

Form: 2890-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner in Britain last year; consistent without getting competitive in three runs for new yard; doesn't look well treated at present.
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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

40/1

Form: 007-76 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
One win since 2017 and that came at 5f; hasn't been shaping like a return to the winners' enclosure is near here this winter, including over C&D.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

(4)

1st Dec 2023

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0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James McAuley

C&D winner in early 2020 and pick of recent form when third to Inishmot Prince over C&D in October; lots to find on run here a fortnight ago though; 2lb wrong.

20/1

12th

15

(3)

15th Nov 2023

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0m 5f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

8st 8lb

T: James McAuley

First reserve; C&D winner in early 2020 and pick of recent form when third to Inishmot Prince over C&D last month, both 7f runs since not so good so will appreciate return to 5f; 1lb wrong.

10th

13

(17)

8th Nov 2023

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0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Sole win since 2017 came here in 2020; has managed two placed efforts in recent months (at Laytown and this venue) but his long losing sequence may continue.

10/1

Form: 6249-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 15 starts came over 5f when trained by Tim Easterby; creditable yard debut over 6f a fortnight ago and should stay this extra furlong.
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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

10/1

Form: 07-007

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

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

33/1

Form: 65000-

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden and has really struggled since switching to handicaps; hard to recommend.
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18

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Destivelle

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 over hurdles; however, not a lost cause on the evidence of recent C&D third placing; split Midnight Eagle and Getaway Henry then, with The Border Boy back in sixth; new headgear combination now.

13/2

18

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Destivelle

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 over hurdles; however, not a lost cause on the evidence of recent C&D third placing; split Midnight Eagle and Getaway Henry then, with The Border Boy back in sixth; new headgear combination now.

13/2

100/1

Form: 000/0-

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in five starts so far; wears first-time visor.
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20

(20)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Charles O’Brien

Has been out of form for quite a while now and too much to prove at present.

50/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

Form: /9726-

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; runner-up over 6f on his penultimate start for Robert Cowell at Chelmsford but below form over this trip latest; has something to prove at 7f on yard debut.
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17

(3)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Prince Of Flight

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third reserve; eight-race maiden and only beat one home here a fortnight ago on yard debut.

11th

4

(3)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Prince Of Flight

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; runner-up over 6f on his penultimate start for Robert Cowell at Chelmsford but below form over this trip latest; has something to prove at 7f on yard debut.

12/1

Form: 80396-

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; shown nothing over hurdles in last two starts; poor Flat form to her name and best efforts have come over further; tongue-tie on.
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8th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Easky Maid

8st 13lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Edward P Mitchell

in rear throughout

50/1

10th

11

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Listowel

Easky Maid

10st 11lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Edward P Mitchell

Mostly poor performer on the Flat and nothing to recommend over hurdles; hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

12

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

19:50 Cork

Easky Maid

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Edward P Mitchell

Best effort when third at Ballinrobe in June 2022 but been in poor form under both codes when last seen 347 days ago; needs to stage a big revival.

50/1

Form: 3800-7 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner; best recent form at 6f but has wins over this trip; while capable from this mark, he seems to have lost his way of late and drawn wider than ideal.
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9

(8)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: H D McGuigan

Multiple AW winner but not always the easiest to predict; back up in trip with Luke Morris up on this first run for a new trainer; market should be a good guide.

10/1

3

(8)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

Five of his six wins have come on AW, the latest at Dundalk in October (RPR 60); he is making his stable debut at a modest level and it will be no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

8/1

7

(12)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

Four-time course winner; best recent form at 6f but has wins over this trip; while capable from this mark, he seems to have lost his way of late and drawn wider than ideal.

7/1

Non-runners

Beleaguerment

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €87.00
Straight Forecast €72.26
Tricast €145.89
Trifecta €431.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eruption

RP Ratings (IRE):

Arcanears

The Irish Sun:

Eruption

POSTDATA:

Arcanears