November 08 / 17.25 Dundalk (AW)

17.25

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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
8 (11)
Snag It

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: -07746

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four 1m1f turf wins for other yards; not too much to take from British form this year and likely best watched on yard debut.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 099

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo with nothing to recommend in maidens but from respected source and worth a market check with tongue tie now fitted and in-form claimer booked for handicap debut; draw not ideal.
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8th

12

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wishes And Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

8th

12

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wishes And Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

7th

10

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wishes And Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

16-race maiden; some respectable efforts this winter but not enough to suggest she can be a factor here.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 000923 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Decent dual-purpose 8yo did well for Charles Byrnes including 1m4f win here a year ago; comes here on the back of two good runs here, second over this trip and good third from outside draw over 1m4f last Friday; good draw if he can exploit it.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

7/1

Form: 057725

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Been through several yards of late and pick of form when just denied by Neverfindanother U (runs in first division) over C&D last month; drop back to 1m probably didn't play to his strengths last Friday so respected now back up in trip with rider's claim although draw a negative.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

Form: 34-005

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Twice placed on turf last year on soft but below that level in two starts this term before more encouraging AW debut over C&D last month, staying on late after a slow start, having come wide on home turn; should have more to offer here given a level break although nearly 3l to find on Darkened.
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No Results Found

Form: 084654 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner two years ago hasn't been running badly off reduced mark of late, trip on the short side last time when badly drawn; place claims.
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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: 000/5-

Last run: 635 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second in a 1m4f handicap here in October 2020; absent since February 2022 and 7lb out of handicap on first start for current trainer.
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7th

13

(9)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Bell Manannan

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Mark Fahey

Second in a 1m4f handicap here in October 2020; absent since February 2022 and 7lb out of handicap on first start for current trainer.

25/1

16/1

Form: 559009

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well held so far in handicaps and despite declining mark remains opposable.
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4th

11

(20)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

He Knows When

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield

10/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

He Knows When

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second from 1f out, no extra when lost second towards finish

20/1

4th

6

(16)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

He Knows When

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield, headway and prominent after 4f, went third halfway, no extra final 110yds

14/1

16/1

Form: 0-3708

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well on turf return at Limerick in June but hasn't backed that up since; blinkers tried last time now discarded for AW debut.
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8th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Riyami

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner whose hurdles win came in 2m Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago (good); recent Flat comeback run should have him fitter although unproven over this far.

8/1

7th

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Riyami

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won over hurdles but all four Flat wins have been at Dundalk; since that last win in April he's finished well beaten on the AW and on chase debut.

25/1

6th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Riyami

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner including in 2m event at Dundalk on penultimate start; in rear in a 2m Lingfield race three weeks ago; has won over hurdles; makes chase debut

14/1

16/1

Form: 000550

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman and received an opening rating of 72; lost form and is now down to 45 so 2lb wrong here; draw a negative.
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11th

15

(16)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 11lb

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve.

10

(6)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.

33/1

8/1

Form: 00/543

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat this term on turf and solid run on the beach at Laytown; only second polytrack start here and not one to rule out.
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3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

9th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

dwelt start, raced wide, in rear, some headway halfway, midfield over 3f out, weakened 2f out

9/1

12th
7 (13)
Landue

25/1

Form: /5/000

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

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

OUR TIP

Form: 990704 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last winter off 64 but struggled badly since returning in June; bit more encouraging in C&D claimer last time but more needed here.
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7th

15

(13)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

50/1

12th

17

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

Second reserve; soundly beaten in four runs for this stable; others preferred.

9th

16

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

AW winner for Marcus Tregoning and John McConnell; down the field in three turf starts for this stable.

33/1

Form: 0-0004 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2022 off 56; well below par this year until definite sign of return to form at Navan on latest, staying on well over 1m2f; interesting now off this reduced mark and from a good draw.
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12th

3

(16)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

St Cianans Fire

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Dual C&D winner whose turf win came on good-to-yielding; in good form on AW this winter but ground remains a concern here.

8/1

12th

3

(16)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

St Cianans Fire

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Dual C&D winner whose turf win came on good-to-yielding; in good form on AW this winter but ground remains a concern here.

8/1

2nd

4

(14)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

St Cianans Fire

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Dual C&D winner who came right back to form on his stable debut here when runner-up over C&D last month; stable among the winners here too and this should go close despite a poor draw.

5/1

Non-runners

Power Drive, Happaugue, Bedelia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €297.80
Straight Forecast €326.20
Tricast €1564.15
Trifecta €732.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

St Cianans Fire

The Irish Sun:

Mads Black Eights

POSTDATA:

Wajaaha

RP RATINGS (IRE):

St Cianans Fire