November 22 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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Dundalk Stadium Celebrates 20 Years 29th November Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Celebrates 20 Years 29th November Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 070075

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked a bit unlucky not to finish closer when fifth over C&D last week; seemed to be well fancied then (3-1 second favourite behind a gambled-on winner) so should enter calculations despite his modest overall profile.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Fahey

Lightly raced on AW in Ireland but he has improved significantly since blinkers were added, most recently running away with a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January (taking him to 3-3 in headgear); no issue with the longer trip (won over 1m4f on penultimate start) but a 13lb rise for last time (raised a total of 28lb for the three wins), allied to significantly stronger opposition, could leave him vulnerable; his tendency to hang sharply right won't be an asset here either.

14/1

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4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 009233 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Solid and versatile performer who has notched five wins and 16 places from 50 outings; best known as a three-time hurdles winner but has been showing decent form at this venue; placed on his last three visits and has sound prospects of reaching the money again.
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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

Form: 004356

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in four handicap runs on turf, going closest when third of 16 at Naas in July; needs a little improvement on AW debut but that is quite feasible, seeing that he is suited by a sound surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(3)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Question

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

14/1

5

(6)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Lucky Question

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

0-12 in Ireland and 0-6 in Britain; some renewed hope from latest start (Wolverhampton 9.4f) but that's hardly convincing.

8/1

4th

4

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Question

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Made the frame several times in Ireland; largely unconvincing form for current yard but record suggests this return to AW may have a positive effect.

14/1

Form: 080000 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over C&D but has lost his way this year; no signs of a return to form in three recent C&D starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(15)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield, headway on near side of group 3f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/1

6th

1

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield

9/2

4th

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, headway 2f out, pressed leaders but no extra when bit short of room inside final furlong

16/1

6th
17 (2)
Jazz Dreamers

Form: 604219 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Fair form on turf during the summer, notably when scoring over 1m at Bellewstown; unplaced favourite over the same trip here in September; placed once from three 1m attempts here last winter; has a bit to prove on this surface and at this trip; third reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

24

(15)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Jazz Dreamers

8st 10lb

T: Seamus Fahey

Hard to make a case for him on winter AW form at Dundalk; almost three years since the most recent of three turf wins; second reserve.

9th

15

(13)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Dreamers

8st 10lb

T: Seamus Fahey

First reserve; turf winner has placed just once in nine previous AW starts; beaten 4.75l over 1m here latest; others preferred.

Form: -39690 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner with 3-18 record at this venue; best run this year when third over 1m2f at Navan in July; doubts raised by subsequent performances; second reserve.
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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

Standard

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

33/1

Form: 0-000U

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in 2021 but has been regressive for quite a while now, unseating rider leaving stalls here a fortnight ago, 40-1 chance then; AW record now reads, 0-17, placed only twice.
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13th

12

(3)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Pool

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Martin

Tricky mare has won twice on turf but only two placed efforts from 18 starts here; well held by Old Peculier on latest C&D form.

25/1

8th

10

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Pool

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Martin

Dual turf winner in 2021 but has been regressive for quite a while now, unseating rider leaving stalls here a fortnight ago, 40-1 chance then; AW record now reads, 0-17, placed only twice.

33/1

50/1

Form: 0400

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; 66-1 when finishing towards the rear on her handicap debut at Bellewstown; no AW experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(12)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Shall I Walk

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second after 1f, weakened from under 2f out

33/1

14th

12

(12)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Shall I Walk

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second after 1f

33/1

9th

13

(6)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shall I Walk

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Ordinary form in maidens; 66-1 when finishing towards the rear on her handicap debut at Bellewstown; no AW experience.

50/1

Form: 0-7060

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Weak form over hurdles during the summer; no worthwhile Flat form since August last year when he was placed in back-to-back outings at Sligo and the Curragh; unsuited by the race conditions when tailed off at the Curragh last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Donal Kinsella

Opposable as a 36-race maiden and on the back of some modest efforts.

33/1

9th

14

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Still a maiden after 35 outings; fair fifth over C&D on latest but hard to fancy given his overall profile.

16/1

Form: 204604

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-27 record is a major negative but he managed a couple of fair turf runs this year and he was not beaten far last month over C&D, staying on after a slow start in first-time hood.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Dinamine

9st 9lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins to his name; best effort in four runs this year when close third at Limerick (7f, yielding) in May; slow break costly at that track a day later; not beaten far in fifth at Bellewstown early this month; first time with cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

6

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual winner, including over C&D (good to yielding) last August off 3lb lower; best effort in three runs this year when close third at Limerick (7f, yielding) last month; slow break costly at that track a day later; could bounce back.

14/1

9th

13

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Dinamine

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Two-time winner, including over this trip on heavy at Gowran Park last year off 8lb lower; latest win at Bellewstown (1m, g/y) in August; satisfactory return over inadequate trip at Navan 26 days ago; 3lb drop generous and player with ground likely to suit.

12/1

Form: 00-040 BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice in Germany in 2019 but has passed through several Irish yards without showing much; managed a rare good run when fourth of 16 at Gowran in July; another change of yard now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Party Moon

10st 9lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Patrick Neville

0-6 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and ran well for a long way before weakening into fifth at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; could have a say here.

9/1

5th

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Party Moon

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Patrick Neville

took keen hold, raced in second, disputed lead 4th, briefly led before 2 out, lost second last, weakened gradually and lost two places run-in

20/1

5th

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Party Moon

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Patrick Neville

took keen hold, raced in second, disputed lead 4th, briefly led before 2 out, lost second last, weakened gradually and lost two places run-in

20/1

25/1

Form: 018700

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Long-priced 7f Curragh winner in May; that seems to have been a flash in the pan; last three runs have been poor; ground was soft for her win, and she has never prospered at this venue.
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Verdict Starting price

20

(20)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Charles O’Brien

Has been out of form for quite a while now and too much to prove at present.

50/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

Form: 797990 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has recorded three of his four wins on AW; has failed to reach the first six in six outings since placed over 6f here in January; new headgear combination.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(9)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

midfield

20/1

9th

12

(17)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

7f winner here last winter but struggling for form, particularly for his new yard and only beat one home last week.

20/1

13th

10

(1)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Completely out of form of late including over C&D last week; makes no appeal.

50/1

Form: 13-220

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:31 Doncaster

Oakley

11st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury.

25/1

7th

4

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Oakley

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Richard J Bandey

midfield, lost ground before 4th

20/1

7th

1

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Oakley

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

prominent

5/1

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Payout
Exacta €46.20
Straight Forecast €26.32
Tricast €88.84
Trifecta €156.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Old Peculier

The Irish Sun:

Oakley

POSTDATA:

Dinamine

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wajaaha