December 13 / 15.45 Dundalk (AW)

15.45

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 642684

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best run was on handicap debut when second at Naas (5f); well held in three starts here since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Milliethemollie

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tony Carroll

Fair third in a classified event at Lingfield (6f, AW) ten days ago but this is tougher back in a handicap and her sole win was on Polytrack in December 2023; hood reapplied.

12/1

3rd

4

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Milliethemollie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win came over Dundalk's Polytrack 6f, though about as effective on turf at her best; trail went cold from the end of last summer, and didn't lay down enough of a marker on this month's return to persuade.

7/1

6th

8

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Milliethemollie

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Irish filly who regressed for this yard last year; returns from six months off and Jack Doughty, who's often ridden her, partners stablemate My Genghis.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 556427

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in C&D nursery before finishing second in 7f claimer for Ger Lyons; beaten 4l on yard debut in 1m nursery last week; blinkered lately, now tried in cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Cool Dan

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Leanne Breen

Placed several times on AW up to 7f; however, has been poor on last two starts and now in a tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Cork

Cool Dan

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Leanne Breen

raced in second, weakened quickly 2f out

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 407

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Been keeping on in maidens, most recently when beaten 4.5l over 7f on AW debut; could be on a fair mark for first handicap but drop to 6f not sure to suit.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-13 on turf but has gone close in defeat; some of best efforts have come at Galway so likely to be heading to Ballybrit; however, not beaten far at Down Royal last time (7f, soft) and 1lb lower now so place shout, though could be drawn better.

11/2

3rd

7

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Eddie G

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner but 0-12 on turf; returned from over a year off at Leopardstown (7f, soft) when beaten 14l; that doesn't provide much encouragement.

25/1

Form: 80008

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and has shown very little in maidens; beaten over 8l on AW debut (7f) last month; first nursery.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(16)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Are You In Or Out

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Successful seasonal/stable debut at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good), safely held twice since at 7f; drop back in trip to suit but others preferred.

12/1

11th

4

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Are You In Or Out

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Gained her second course 6f win on seasonal/stable debut; has a bit to find with Minaun View on Leopardstown running.

12/1

7th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Are You In Or Out

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

C&D winner last April for Paul Stafford off 13lb lower; positive start for new yard when staying on strongly to land Fairyhouse handicap (6f, good) 14 days ago by 0.5l off a seven-month layoff; up in trip and 4lb higher; handles soft; should go well again.

8/1

Form: 06024

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Nearest finish when second over 7f on nursery debut at Galway on heavy ground; keeping-on fourth over 1m here last time when just in front of Masonbrook Meadow; should go well but drop back to 6f may leave her vulnerable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Victors Choice

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Soft-ground winner at the Galway festival; below that form since, soundly beaten fourth of nine on latest; should at least have conditions in her favour.

8/1

Form: 054490

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth in 7f Curragh nursery for Ger Lyons; well beaten here on first two starts for yard; drops back in trip and headgear goes on.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

16/1

Form: 880

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Out the back in three maidens; 4lb wrong for nursery debut; best watched unless there's a bit of market support.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(17)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sophia Klimt

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Ten-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW; best effort a 2.5l defeat over this C&D back in February off 51; may have needed latest poor run over 5f here but she is hard to fancy from 7lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12th

12

(17)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sophia Klimt

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Ten-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW; best effort a 2.5l defeat over this C&D back in February off 51; may have needed latest poor run over 5f here but she is hard to fancy from 7lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12th

12

(15)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sophia Klimt

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Couple of okay runs over 6f here early in the year; held in three turf handicaps in May and off since.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 689

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 3l on debut over C&D when sent off 5-1; not as good over 7f since including in claimer latest; has been keen so shorter trip may help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(8)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Go Go Gonzo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

One of three runners for Ger Lyons, Colin Keane on Alto Sax; others much preferred following a modest run under Keane here last week.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Go Go Gonzo

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

9th

9

(12)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Go Go Gonzo

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

Made some late headway in a 6f maiden here a month ago (bit to find with Miss Alaska on that) but didn't get home over today's trip when racing keenly three weeks later; clearly needs to settle better.

10/1

Form: 50955 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Pair of creditable runs in nurseries here over further; swallowed up by more patiently-ridden rivals in strongly-run 1m contest latest, just behind Victor's Choice then; ran well over 5f on debut so drop back to this trip should suit; blinkers off and cheekpieces back on.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Runner-up over 2m7f at Fakenham last month, since when she's finished 12l behind at Stratford; only 1-33 overall and others preferred for win purposes.

12/1

7th

9

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Got off the mark at the 27th attempt under rules at Exeter (2m, good to firm) last October; ran her best since when runner-up at Fakenham (2m7f, good) 26 days ago; her versatility distance-wise holds her in good stead but her win-record is off-putting.

8/1

2nd

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Exeter (2m, good to firm) in October and posted a good effort over 2m4f the following month but was pulled up three weeks ago, after a break, and her Flat pedigree raises doubts over the suitability of this trip.

10/1

Form: 0074

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 2l in lower-grade 7f nursery three weeks ago; picked up cheaply out of Joseph O'Brien's yard since; headgear combination now tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Relentless Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, soon detached

25/1

9th

6

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Relentless Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, soon detached

25/1

14th

12

(13)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Relentless Flyer

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Beaten less than 2l in fourth in 7f nursery here in November on final start for Joseph O'Brien; has failed to build on that in three runs for this stable

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €77.70
Straight Forecast €72.61
Tricast €163.60
Trifecta €395.60

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Go Go Gonzo

SPOTLIGHT:

Masonbrook Meadow

POSTDATA:

Cool Dan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Victor's Choice