September 29 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45

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Dual Racing Friday Nights Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Dual Racing Friday Nights Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 552825 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner was runner-up over 1m2f here last month before a solid run over 1m6f at Navan; this trip suits better and likely to run well.
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3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

2nd

5

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again.

11/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 901-41 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last winter also ran well here in March; won over hurdles during the summer before winning a Galway Flat handicap; poor hurdles run at Listowel but could bounce back.
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7

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Golden Sandbanks

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.

11/1

2nd

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Golden Sandbanks

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Paul W Flynn

soon prominent behind clear leaders, mistake 4 out, soon reminder, went second before 2 out, challenging after last, no extra towards finish

10/1

13th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Golden Sandbanks

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile good-ground performer has won seven races for yard including two on the Flat and a hurdle last year, and first two chase starts in 2022; well below his best in two handicap hurdle runs in May; most recent outing was over fences.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 2744-4

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes finished in the frame a few times over C&D last winter/spring; disappointing over hurdles on last few starts but has a squeak; cheekpieces on.
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No Results Found

4/1

Form: 662053

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best run came in a Fairyhouse handicap over this trip in the summer; found 1m1f too sharp at Leopardstown and was running on over 1m2f here last time, though was keen; chance but has to settle better.
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8th

3

4th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:20 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Fair middle-distance Flat maiden in Ireland; comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) on hurdle/stable debut but flopped at Catterick next time and again below form back here (behind two of these) on latest start; carries his head awkwardly; questions to answer.

16/1

3rd

3

1st Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

12:35 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

2

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, headed after 3rd, lost second home turn, outpaced 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last, not fluent last

6/4

13/2

Form: 5-2561 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won a Down Royal maiden hurdle and Tramore Flat handicap over this trip this year before a decent hurdle run last time; won over 1m2f at this venue and stays the trip; chance.
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2nd

3

15th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 185y

14:50 Punchestown

Pro Bono

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Poor on the Flat last time and beaten 14l on last hurdle start at Tramore so has to do much better down 2lb.

14/1

14

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 138y

17:00 Down Royal

Pro Bono

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Did not run badly latest hurdling but still well held; good chance at his best but will hardly show that here and rising 10.

33/1

Form: 746502

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two wins when trained in UK, including on AW in January over 1m3f; best run in two Irish starts when 2nd to Pro Bono at Tramore last time off this mark; cheekpieces retained.
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7

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Ciao Adios

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Dual-purpose sort got off the mark over hurdles at Cork in March (2m) but has been unplaced since then and needs a major return to form.

25/1

11th

8

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ciao Adios

11st 8lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March; looks vulnerable at this stage, still 7lb higher than her winning mark.

33/1

8th

3

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Ciao Adios

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Form dipped when tailed off in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon earlier this week and her best efforts have come over shorter trips.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 99895

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has run respectably in defeat in three maidens and two handicaps; could do so again with cheekpieces on for AW debut.
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13th

8

(16)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:42 Fairyhouse

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced in nine starts and seemingly regressive in handicaps but more encouraging run at Leopardstown last month when fifth of 21 (beaten roughly 4l); wide draw not ideal but place claims in new headgear combination.

11/2

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

Form: -86800 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Turf and AW winner when trained in UK has been below form on the Flat and over jumps lately; others appeal more.
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12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

16/1

Form: 90-000

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in three turf handicaps this term but best run came on this surface as a 3yo so could do better returning to this venue.
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6

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Dreams Fled Away

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Inconsistent hurdler who's been off for five months since a poor effort here in the winter; nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh and it's tough to find any positives.

20/1

1st

4

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Dreams Fled Away

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Dual Dundalk winner when based in Ireland; 0-8 over hurdles, once finishing runner-up in a 2m handicap off 3lb higher; only midfield on the Flat last time; others are more convincing.

16/1

5th

14

(10)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Dreams Fled Away

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Both wins were AW Flat early in 2024 over 1m4f in Ireland; downhill in Britain that spring, with pieces of modest hurdles form since; others are more enticing.

33/1

Form: 99807

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Some ability in maidens and best handicap run came over 1m6f at Navan last time when didn't get a clear run; cheekpieces are retained and a squeak.
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11th

14

(7)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Honketonk Angel

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

midfield

20/1

10th

11

(18)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Honketonk Angel

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Won over 2m at Dundalk in November and back to form when third in a handicap over the same C&D in March; very much respected on that form.

8/1

3rd

5

(17)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Honketonk Angel

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

Won over C&D in November and a good run next time over the same trip; well below her best since but not ignored; a strong pace would suit her.

8/1

Form: 640500

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 24 starts but his best runs came here as a 2yo; below form on turf lately and is unproven over this trip.
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12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

12th
11 (16)
Taxiing

25/1

Form: 000740

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Finished a decent 4th on handicap debut at Down Royal but was well beaten over 1m2f here a week ago and questions now.
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5th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Taxiing

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

C&D win off 2lb higher in May; more recent efforts haven't been her best but getting back on AW may help, as could a change of headgear.

6/1

10th

6

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Taxiing

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW (1m6f and 2m) but she acts on turf and is closely matched with Hawk Jet on a recent Salisbury run (1m6f); has possibilities but could probably do with the ground drying out.

10/1

4th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:43 Salisbury

Taxiing

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW, off 1lb lower; ran creditably on turf at Lingfield (2m) in June but subsequent efforts leave something to be desired; not the percentage call.

16/1

50/1

Form: /0090-

Last run: 371 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort is without a win in 24 starts; has run well on this surface before but isn't easy to fancy.
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6th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Katzoff

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden under all codes but did run well enough over hurdles on debut for this yard last time; needs to build on that from 5lb out of the handicap.

10/1

2nd

16

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Katzoff

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-18 over hurdles, placed once; unplaced in eight runs over fences

14/1

18

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Katzoff

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J Morrison

0-18 over hurdles, placed once; unplaced in eight runs over fences, 5lb out of the handicap here; second reserve.

Form: 67-058

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run over 1m1f at Tipperary before being hampered at Tramore last time when staying on over this trip; considered on AW debut with cheekpieces tried.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Ruler Of The River

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate.

40/1

7th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Ruler Of The River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

2/1

9

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Ruler Of The River

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat maiden who is 1-12 over hurdles and was third off 3lb higher on her final jumps run in June (2m4f, good); could go well on first run for Fergal O'Brien with a tongue-tie/cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €28.80
Straight Forecast €23.08
Tricast €296.44
Trifecta €231.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Revival

POSTDATA:

Union Flag

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Humanitarian

The Irish Sun:

Celtic Revival