September 22 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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Christmas Party Nights Bookings Are Open Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Christmas Party Nights Bookings Are Open Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 526068 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; best form has been over this C&D, winning once and placed a number of times; can be slowly away and race keenly but has a chance off this mark.
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10th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Dark Street

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Consistent of late and earned his fourth career success here when touching off Picpoul over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip and should be competitive again despite his 5lb penalty.

7/1

1st

13

(17)

1st Mar 2024

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1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 042803 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m here in February and a close 3rd over C&D next time; some decent efforts in defeat since, notably at Punchestown last time; should go well.
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7th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered.

13/2

13th

7

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Has a much better record on AW; three-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 2m last November; 1-28 on turf; towards the rear at Gowran last month.

20/1

12th

5

(16)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

More effective at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth in a 2m handicap there on latest; 1-27 record on turf is a negative.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 095536 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
The last of his four wins came over C&D in February off 1lb higher; consistent in defeat on turf lately but could do better returned to this surface albeit mark is 6lb higher than turf; wide draw.
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2nd

15

(15)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Deluca Chop

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Three turf wins in France back in the day; sole Irish win came on AW over three years ago; found his form again in recent months at Dundalk, placed three times over this trip and when beaten a length over 2m last time; rated lower on turf.

8/1

3rd

10

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Deluca Chop

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Last win came over 10.5f here in 2023 off 58; didn't race in 2024; signs of return to form in recent runs, placing in his last three starts; has shown a tendency to hang but big player upped to this trip for first time since 2022

9/2

Form: -31608 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 7f here in February but hasn't been as effective on turf recently; only 2lb higher than for her win but is unproven over this trip.
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3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

Form: 904807 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four wins have all come over shorter, including at this track; dropping down the handicap and not a bad Navan run over this trip last time; needs to do more.
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12

(5)

12th Jul 2025

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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

Form: 085084 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual winner including over C&D last October off this mark; not a bad run at Punchestown last time and is one to consider, though not the best of draws.
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15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

11th

14

(2)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 8908

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The best of four maiden runs was over this trip on debut in January and has a squeak on handicap bow if repeating that.
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10

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Say Youre Sorry

9st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Twelve-race maiden has shown nothing in two starts this season; difficult to recommend at present.

40/1

Form: 078009

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three handicaps and has to find more from somewhere.
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8th

12

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

10st 0lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks but form under both codes for present yard of little account; 2lb wrong here.

33/1

20th

18

(23)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: H Smyth

towards rear

33/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks, went close at Dundalk last October; has been running over hurdles lately, pulled up at Downpatrick last Sunday; does not appeal.

33/1

Form: 71-396 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come over C&D; a fine run over this trip at Navan in July but has been below that level twice since over further; can do better back at this track.
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3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual-purpose performer who is not easy to predict but he returned to the Flat with an eyecatching third over C&D (hood reapplied) on recent stable debut; could be dangerous if he can back that up and he's in the mix.

10/1

10th
13 (5)
Romann

13/2

Form: 006335 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner returned from a long absence this year and has run well at times on turf, notably at Killarney two starts ago; has a chance if repeating that.
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8th

15

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Romann

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: J F Levins

Two-time winner but no trace of his best form in two runs this year; others preferred.

50/1

9th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Romann

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: J F Levins

Won two AW races for Pat Flynn in his early days; 42-rated gelding makes little appeal now, though he was placed in two handicaps last season.

25/1

Form: 738000

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 9 starts for Tony Mullins but showed his best form at this track; needs that best again on his stable debut.
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17th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Emperor Of Silk

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Modest Flat maiden has been placed twice in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdling debut.

100/1

17th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Emperor Of Silk

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Modest Flat maiden has been placed twice in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdling debut.

100/1

9th

9

(4)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Emperor Of Silk

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Third runner for yard; maiden after 14 starts was beaten 9l the last twice over C&D and needs plenty more dropped just 1lb from last time.

20/1

18/1

Form: 0-5000

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
The second of three runners for yard; best of 6 runs came over 1m here in February; poor on turf since and has to return to that best form.
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6th

14

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

Behind a couple of these at Bellewstown last week; has run his best races here but has still to land one.

20/1

6th

13

(13)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:30 Bellewstown

Ten To Ten

9st 1lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: Luke Comer

Some solid runs in defeat at Dundalk last winter over a mile but was below form on last start; has to repeat that best on turf after a break.

20/1

8th

11

(17)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

Produced massive improvement with C&D third in December; showed that was not a fluke with second placing four weeks ago; closely matched with Hurrican Helen on that basis.

8/1

Form: 70700-

Last run: 310 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback.
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11th

9

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Destined To Rock

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Never in the first six; no apparent chance following poor run at Dundalk on stable debut.

33/1

13th

10

(9)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback.

22/1

14th

9

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Garry Caldwell

Recent AW debut was a bit of a non-event; plenty of improvement needed.

20/1

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14th
3 (7)
Landue

25/1

Form: 4/5/00

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner has been well beaten under all codes lately so isn't easy to fancy.
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11th

8

(1)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Landue

9st 0lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: R K Watson

Five-time winner in Britain, best at around 1m4f on AW; Irish form offers no encouragement.

20/1

9th

7

(12)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Landue

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R K Watson

bumped rival start, in rear

33/1

12th

7

(13)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Landue

9st 8lb

J: Karen Kenny

T: R K Watson

Four AW wins in Britain all over longer trips; last of 14 on C&D comeback run in September and now visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €64.70
Straight Forecast €42.24
Tricast €266.77
Trifecta €618.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mads Black Eights

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dark Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Blackstone Cliff

The Irish Sun:

Mads Black Eights