September 12 / 18.15 Laytown

18.15

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Pride Of Place Maiden

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Pride Of Place Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Beach

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 990393

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran well on the AW in Britain; did well to finish third from a bad draw in a 7f handicap at Roscommon last week; bit to find at the weights with some of these but he's at least competing over his best trip.
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8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

slowly away, in rear

20/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Third runner for yard; 1-23, the win coming on the sand at Laytown (7f); hasn't shown much in his most recent runs over this C&D; may have needed latest after almost a year off but would have liked to see a bit more spark; notable jockey booking but others preferred.

20/1

14th

10

(11)

28th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

in rear

25/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 532232

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden but consistent and he chased home the right horse in a 1m1f maiden last week at Clonmel; ideally wants further than 7f but may get away with it in this modest a maiden.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 673880

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who is very much up against it on these terms.
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3rd

4

(5)

12th Sep 2023

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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

7/1

Form: 9327-6

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-15 on the Flat but twice placed at Dundalk (1m2f) and again on three occasions in maiden hurdles earlier this year; might find this trip on the sharp side but one of the more talented runners.
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9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 65y

19:43 Ballinrobe

Ta Na La

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Maiden hurdle winner (rated 109) over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Bellewstown last summer; attracted attention of Stewards (banned for 60 days) on returning from 213-day absence on chase debut at Wexford in May, staying on to chase home a long odds-on shot in 4-runner 2m novice; marked step up in trip here.

11/2

2nd

5

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Ta Na La

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Maiden hurdle winner over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Bellewstown last summer and showed liking for decent ground when second in 2m Tramore handicap later; absent since October and stiff task on chase debut.

16/1

Form: 376

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed from his decent debut but it's still early days and the ability is there to make a splash in this company, provided he can lay up at this distance (previous runs from 1m2f to 1m5f).
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5th

5

(9)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

Knight Sleeper

10st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: K J Condon

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group from 3f out, went fourth over 1f out, soon no extra, lost fourth final strides

6/1

6th

3

(6)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Knight Sleeper

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Fair third in a weak maiden at Sligo on debut; faded to finish seventh in a 1m5f Down Royal event in which Westahok finished third; needs to improve.

8/1

7th

3

(4)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

17:40 Down Royal

Knight Sleeper

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: K J Condon

prominent, led after 1f

8/1

6th
2 (2)
Carrickfinn

100/1

Form: 000P-

Last run: 300 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown precious little so far and was last seen pulling up on the AW last November; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.
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14th

11

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Shane Gallagher

Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant.

16/1

9th

16

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Shane Gallagher

Maiden after 20 starts but career-best effort was when runner-up over C&D last June, albeit on good ground; only fair efforts on AW of late; others are more likely; 2lb wrong.

25/1

Form: -38002

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but only just missed out in a 7f Gowran handicap last month; not far away with a repeat of that.
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10th

8

(9)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

16-race maiden, generally disappointing since Gowran second over this trip last season; new headgear combination now after unplaced run in a claimer last time.

14/1

7th

5

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

15-race maiden narrowly beaten in C&D handicap last summer and close fourth in similar contest on comeback run in June; disappointingly failed to build on that in similar contest since and although has a bit to find on ratings she could go well given her overall record here.

12/1

10th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 090-08

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Ex-British gelding who is 0-24 overall and has a basement handicap mark; shouldn't be good enough.
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12th

18

(15)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

My Joker

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after 25 starts handles this ground but isn't easy to fancy.

28/1

8th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

My Joker

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Ex-British gelding who is 0-24 overall and has a basement handicap mark; shouldn't be good enough.

40/1

10/1

Form: -49900

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and has hinted at winning potential in maiden and handicap company; off since June but should be a contender at this level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

Secret Spy

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: A Oliver

Lightly raced and has hinted at winning potential in maiden and handicap company; off since June but should be a contender at this level.

10/1

10th

6

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

15:10 Down Royal

Secret Spy

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: A Oliver

prominent, led after 1f, pushed along and headed under 2f out

20/1

11th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:37 Gowran Park

Secret Spy

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

towards rear

20/1

66/1

Form: 6004/0

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Roscommon last week on her return from a long absence; rated only 45.
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10th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

Maid Of Eirinn

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: G Hassett

Well beaten at Roscommon last week on her return from a long absence; rated only 45.

66/1

10th

14

(13)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:37 Roscommon

Maid Of Eirinn

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Hassett

midfield

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.10
Straight Forecast €6.36
Trifecta €66.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expound

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Knight Sleeper

The Irish Sun:

Ta Na La

POSTDATA:

Expound