March 16 / 19.20 Dundalk (AW)

19.20

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Easter Week Racing 11th & 14th April At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Easter Week Racing 11th & 14th April At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 917224 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In good shape during a very busy campaign this winter, winning a C&D handicap in January before two fine efforts over 5f; a fraction below best in 6f claimer won by Inflection Point on latest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

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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

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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

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 482891 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gained his third course win in a claimer here 13 days ago, relegating stablemate Tai Sing Yeh (favourite then) to fourth in the process; retains the same mark but faces a tougher task now in a handicap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

16:25 Down Royal

Inflection Point

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Knows or knew how to win and trip/ground-versatile; not sure why he only ran once this year but that a nice effort and perhaps cheekpieces will help; 3lb drop in weights will; rider 5-92 this year.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Inflection Point

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: G A Kingston

prominent

12/1

Form: 23-561 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has held form since winning at Laytown last September; C&D winner in December 2021 and again last month; up 5lb for that, but likely to remain competitive in this grade.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

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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

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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

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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

OUR TIP

Form: 6780-3

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time 5f winner in Britain including last year at Sandown and Newcastle (AW); lost form after fourth off 95 in a valuable Ascot handicap; bought out of George Boughey's yard for 33,000gns at Tattersalls December Sales; made a promising debut for this stable over 5f here last month; extra furlong should be within his range.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

8

(17)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:25 Bath

Lovely Mana

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John S O’Donoghue

Dual handicap winner for George Boughey last summer who's been running respectably for her new yard this year; she has plenty on at the weights from stall 17 though.

50/1

6th

3

(6)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Cork

Lovely Mana

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

midfield

25/1

4th

2

(7)

16th Mar 2023

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0m 6f 0y

19:20 Dundalk (AW)

Lovely Mana

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John Stephen O’Donoghue

held up in midfield, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

4/1

13/2

Form: 27925-

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 5f at Cork; solid Curragh form last season (twice finishing second) confirms preference for 5f; has run only once on this surface; probably best watched after a break.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Screen Siren

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.

10/1

8th

2

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Screen Siren

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Screen Siren

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear throughout

9/2

8/1

Form: 3558-0 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, three times here; mostly campaigned on turf last year, maintaining a consistent level of form; has done most of his racing at 7f/1m, others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

Form: 5190-

Last run: 162 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m at Gowran last May on only her second outing; in rear in two subsequent handicap runs; trip may be inadequate and possible she will need the run after a break.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

La Dame Blanche

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Had good form two years ago, notably landing the Cork Derby; Tramore second was her only worthwhile effort last year; has come back down the ratings and better for recent AW return.

12/1

7th

11

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

La Dame Blanche

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with two previous trainers; weak overall form in handicaps for this stable; satisfactory hurdles runs late last year; hard to fancy on second AW start (tailed off only other try).

33/1

9th

8

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

La Dame Blanche

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with her two previous trainers; weak form in handicaps for this stable after finishing second in a seven-runner 1m4f contest at Tramore in July; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling at Galway; needs to jump more fluently.

12/1

Form: 0984-0 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner, best form was as a juvenile when trained by Paddy Twomey; in rear over 5f here in January, failing to build on a satisfactory fourth over the same trip in December.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Sunday Sovereign

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.40
Straight Forecast €40.29
Tricast €70.50
Trifecta €71.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tai Sing Yeh

SPOTLIGHT:

Lovely Mana

RP Ratings (IRE):

Inflection Point

The Irish Sun:

Dream Today

POSTDATA:

Tai Sing Yeh