December 08 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Awtaad colt; cost 7,000euros as a yearling and 28,000gns as a 2yo; half-brother to five winners including Think Fashion (6f; RPR 88), Cameo Star (5f-7f including 2yo/AW; 75) and Something New (Italian 7f-1m); dam unplaced 7f AW (58), half-sister to 6f AW Listed winner Excusez Moi; speedily bred; yard can ready one and market should be revealing.
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7th

4

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Barzini

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

1

(8)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barzini

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Awtaad colt; cost 7,000euros as a yearling and 28,000gns as a 2yo; half-brother to five winners including Think Fashion (6f; RPR 88), Cameo Star (5f-7f including 2yo/AW; 75) and Something New (Italian 7f-1m); dam unplaced 7f AW (58), half-sister to 6f AW Listed winner Excusez Moi; speedily bred; yard can ready one and market should be revealing.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Expert Eye; cost 5,500euros as a yearling; dam unplaced 7f-1m2f (RPR 61), half-sister to winners El Picador (1m2f-12.4f Flat and 2m hurdle) and Weddell Sea (2m hurdle); already gelded; likely best watched on debut.
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4th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:30 Ballinrobe

Eye Contact

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

Heavy defeats at huge odds both starts over hurdles; similar story in three Flat runs; cheekpieces go on; hard to fancy.

150/1

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Eye Contact

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Donal Commins

Shown very little in a trio of maidens and tailed off in a Listowel maiden last week; tongue-tie on for handicap debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Western Frontier colt; dam 8.4f winner (RPR 62), half-sister to 1m 2yo winner Antoniola and French 1m winner Gayala; yard 0-57 with juveniles last five years.
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7th

13

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Dundalk (AW)

Hoover Dam

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Some good runs in winter maidens here (beaten a neck over 1m in January) but made no impact in first two handicaps; blinkers.

25/1

12th

8

(17)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Hoover Dam

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

One of two runners for yard; finished in the frame in four Dundalk maidens up to this trip but was below form on handicap debut when last seen; has a chance if back to his best tackling turf.

14/1

10th

3

(8)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hoover Dam

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Some creditable efforts here in maidens, including C&D second in January; hasn't managed to build on that since although respectable form; dropped 4lb for handicap debut and could go well if reproducing best form.

8/1

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
U S Navy Flag colt; half-brother to winners Massaman (7f-1m3f including AW/Bahrain; RPR 96) and Gavi Di Gavi (7f-8.6f, mostly AW; 86); dam unraced half-sister to winners Mooneista (5f Group 2) and Moonmeister (1m-1m4f Flat and 2m1f/2m2f hurdle); travelled very nicely into a barrier trial at Naas before seemingly getting outpaced and finishing fourth; yard have done well with this family and they get 2yo winners; longer trip will suit.
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1st

7

(1)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

McVay

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Jack W Davison

prominent, headway to lead going best over 1f out, clear when ridden and drifted right inside final furlong, ran on

7/2

5

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

McVay

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

U S Navy Flag colt; half-brother to winners Massaman (7f-1m3f including AW/Bahrain; RPR 96) and Gavi Di Gavi (7f-8.6f, mostly AW; 86); dam unraced half-sister to winners Mooneista (5f Group 2) and Moonmeister (1m-1m4f Flat and 2m1f/2m2f hurdle); travelled very nicely into a barrier trial at Naas before seemingly getting outpaced and finishing fourth; yard have done well with this family and they get 2yo winners; longer trip will suit.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unfortunately colt; half-brother to Hungarian 1m winner Penzugyor; dam maiden from 5f-1m2f (RPR 66), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Canary Row out of 1m3f-1m4f AW winner; yard 1-26 with juveniles in last five years; probably best watched with widest draw to deal with.
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6

(17)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Micky Mc

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Miss Katy Brown

Unfortunately colt; half-brother to Hungarian 1m winner Penzugyor; dam maiden from 5f-1m2f (RPR 66), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Canary Row out of 1m3f-1m4f AW winner; yard 1-26 with juveniles in last five years; probably best watched with widest draw to deal with.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
War Front colt; cost 250,000euros as a 2yo; dam unraced half-sister to winners Pollara (1m4f including Group 3) and Stormina (US 8.5f Listed; dam of French 1m 2yo/1m2f Group 1 winner Silasol); outpaced in a barrier trial before staying on well for fourth; sure to relish this longer trip.
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4th

6

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Nerano

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

5l winner of a Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) in February on second start and good second of three in a conditions event over that same C&D in March; 8-1, creditable fifth of 13 at the Curragh (7f, good) on handicap/turf debut nearly three months later, front rank long way, which he needs to improve on markedly but he's an appealing prospect for 1m2f.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Nerano

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was a 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m on second start there and ran a fine race again there next time over the same trip; travels strongly in his races so the drop back to this trip should suit; of interest.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Nerano

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was a 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m on second start there and ran a fine race again there next time over the same trip; travels strongly in his races so the drop back to this trip should suit; of interest.

5/1

Form:

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l over C&D when 125-1 for his debut and hard to recommend.
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13th

19

(15)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Old Mexican

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Showed some ability on the AW over the winter; unexposed and not impossible for him to figure.

25/1

6

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Old Mexican

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Modest form in first two C&D starts but improvement when 150-1 fourth of 13 last month, a place ahead of Bergamasco; can confirm that form at these weights and one to consider.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Old Mexican

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent, challenging on far side of group from 2f out, no extra when ran green inside final 110yds

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ol' Man River gelding; half-brother to winners Rosehill Dew (French 7.5f 2yo/US 1m1f; RPR 99), Time Queen (7f; 69) and Wrecking Ball Paul (2m hurdle); dam 1m4f/1m6f winner (70), half-sister to useful 1m 2yo winner Elshadi and 1m2f Group 2 winner Highdown; yard 0-8 with 2yos; check market.
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4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

13:38 Bellewstown

Rockys Favourite

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Looks a limited performer under both codes and new blinkers need to make a difference.

20/1

11th

11

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Rockys Favourite

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Paul Mulligan

Poor form in maiden hurdles prior to some minor promise at Downpatrick last month; tailed off on the Flat at Galway since; enough to prove.

20/1

12th

7

(15)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Rockys Favourite

11st 12lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Paul Mulligan

Very weak form over hurdles and on AW; impossible to make a case for him.

200/1

Form: 32

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked in need of the run when a promising third over C&D on debut and chased home a short-priced favourite who had more experience second time out; sets the standard and given he has more to give, he's the one to beat.
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10

(7)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Old Nine

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Looked in need of the run when a promising third over C&D on debut and chased home a short-priced favourite who had more experience second time out; sets the standard and given he has more to give, he's the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

13

(8)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Old Nine

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Looked green when posting an encouraging debut over this C&D when third of 14 (beaten roughly 4l) a fortnight ago; ought to have learnt from that and likely to progress.

9/2

3rd

13

(14)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Old Nine

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent halfway, ran green over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

7/1

7/2

Form: 84 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far in a Naas maiden on debut but she was a beaten favourite when fourth of 14 over 7f here 16 days ago; yard flying but she'll need a step forward.
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1st

9

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Soul

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: G M Lyons

prominent, switched left over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

16/1

1st

9

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Soul

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: G M Lyons

prominent, switched left over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

16/1

12th

2

(14)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Blue Soul

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won on fast ground at Tipperary in July and mostly good runs in defeat since; another fine run on soft at Roscommon last time; up 1lb but should be a player.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly; half-sister to winners Flighty Lady (French 7f 2yo/US 8.5f; RPR 111) and Construct (1m4f-2m Flat including AW, 88; useful 2m1f/2m2f hurdle); dam unraced sister to winners Aviate (US 1m Grade 2/GB 1m2f Group 3) and Early March (7f 2yo Group 3); yard 2-55 with 2yos in last five years; probably best watched provided there's not significant market support.
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8th

4

(14)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Enniscoffee

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Fifth in two outings over C&D, needs to raise her game to get into the money now.

10/1

5th

14

(4)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:57 Dundalk (AW)

Enniscoffee

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

soon led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

7/1

12

(14)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enniscoffee

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Kodiac filly; half-sister to winners Flighty Lady (French 7f 2yo/US 8.5f; RPR 111) and Construct (1m4f-2m Flat including AW, 88; useful 2m1f/2m2f hurdle); dam unraced sister to winners Aviate (US 1m Grade 2/GB 1m2f Group 3) and Early March (7f 2yo Group 3); yard 2-55 with 2yos in last five years; probably best watched provided there's not significant market support.

40/1

Form: 563092

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed promise for Andrew Balding in Britain and back to her best when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago; possibly vulnerable to more progressive sorts but can be in the mix.
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16th

13

(14)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Raknah

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, pressed leader after 1f

16/1

7th

6

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Raknah

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced in third behind clear leader, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

5th

7

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Raknah

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Not far away in valuable handicaps at 1m and 7f in June, including on good to firm, but she excelled herself when making all in a Listed race at Galway (7f, yielding) latest when nearly all her rivals were higher rated; has taken a steep rise in the weights since and this will ask for more.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The Gurkha filly; cost 1,500euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Diala (7f 2yo; RPR 92), Matula (1m 2yo; 86) and Sehayli (2m-2m3f hurdle); dam 7f winner (73), half-sister to useful German 7f winner Lukrecia; yard 0-30 with 2yos last five years.
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4th

7

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Small Bucks

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: P E Collins

A 33-1 winner for this rider on good ground at Cork last summer; pulled up at Leopardstown in March; shaped quite well at Down Royal on Monday, staying on late over 2m; the ground is coming right for her now.

13/2

7th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Small Bucks

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: P E Collins

33-1 winner of second handicap start at Cork last summer (2m1f, good); not much since, soft ground proabably against her at Leopardstown in March; tongue-tie added.

20/1

11

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Small Bucks

10st 5lb

J: Mr T C Kileff

T: P E Collins

Cork win last July was achieved on good ground; well beaten twice from her revised mark; first run after a six-month break.

33/1

Non-runners

Celestial Reign, Flippity Flop, I Bid You Ajou, The Ukulele Style

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Raknah

SPOTLIGHT:

The Old Nine

TOPSPEED:

Raknah

POSTDATA:

Raknah

The Irish Sun:

Raknah