January 12 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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Racing Every Week At Dundalk Maiden

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 15 runners
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Racing Every Week At Dundalk Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 620-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Very disappointing over 1m here last month, fading tamely after a prominent showing; solid chance on her previous C&D second behind a well-fancied stablemate of Squire Danagher.
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1st

11

(12)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dawn Rider

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second, led 4f out, pushed along under 2f out, clear inside final furlong, kept on well, comfortably

4/1

11th

6

(11)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dawn Rider

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, went second after 3f, weakened over 1f out

9/4

2nd

11

(6)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dawn Rider

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon raced in second, led over 2f out, soon ridden and faced challenge, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, no match for winner

11/2

66/1

  • Place: £13.10

Form: 0-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never in the hunt on debut over 1m here last month; this longer trip may suit but her chance is not obvious.
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10th

13

(9)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Second Girl

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Not beaten far when runner-up in a C&D maiden on penultimate run and while not at quite the same level over C&D subsequently, it wasn't a bad run; workable mark for handicap debut and one to consider.

10/1

10th

13

(9)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Second Girl

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Not beaten far when runner-up in a C&D maiden on penultimate run and while not at quite the same level over C&D subsequently, it wasn't a bad run; workable mark for handicap debut and one to consider.

10/1

6th

12

(7)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:05 Dundalk (AW)

Second Girl

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Slowly away and never in the hunt on debut over 1m here last month; big improvement from that when second to a stablemate of Carla Bianconi over C&D; may be able to uphold form with the more experienced Squire Danagher.

6/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3/433- BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in three runs in maidens on turf, one as a juvenile and two on very soft ground over 1m2f last May; 1m4f seemed to stretch her stamina here last month, though he may just have needed the outing after a good break; leading chance.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Squire Danagher

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

First Flat start since 2024 when he came home strongly to win slowly run 1m6f handicap at Sandown (good; 50-1) on his stable debut in June; the searchlights had to be switched on at Goodwood (soft) three weeks ago, and stamina for this far remains unproven, but he could bounce back on the forecast better ground.

10/1

9th

4

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Squire Danagher

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up over hurdles on final two runs for Ben Pauling but he won his two previous Flat races when trained in Ireland and belatedly completed a hat-trick when coming from last to first despite steady fractions in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown in June (good); raised a fair 5lb; showed some early promise on slow ground.

7/2

1st

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Squire Danagher

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear.

16/1

4th
13 (11)
Sea Wave

14/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran a bit green over 1m here on debut six weeks ago; ought to be capable of improvement but plenty needed.
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2nd

13

(8)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Wave

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: R P Cody

prominent throughout, went second and challenging under 2f out, no chance with winner inside final 110yds, kept on

13/8

4th

13

(11)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Wave

9st 4lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: R P Cody

prominent throughout, went third under 2f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

14/1

7th

12

(12)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Wave

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R P Cody

Seventh foal; half-sister to four winners incl' Irishcorrespondent (1m-1m4f inc five HK Group 1s as Exultant; RPR 124) and Chilli Spice (1m2f/1m4f; 92); dam 7f 2yo winner (70); 72,000Euros vendor buyback as a yearling; by a top sire and a fine damline; needs a market check.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Pleasing third behind a shorter-priced stablemate on debut in a 1m1f maiden on heavy ground at Leopardstown in November; fourth-placed Finsceal Go Deo gained a belated maiden here last month; has cheekpieces now; obvious chance if adapting to this surface.
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12th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Come On The Lads

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a valuable Galway festival handicap hurdle last year (2m1f, good) off 2lb lower and last win was in Limerick handicap chase (2m2f, soft) in March; only mid-division in this year's renewal of Galway contest latest and has never gone this far.

14/1

9th

12

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Come On The Lads

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won this last year off a 3lb lower mark; some good hurdle runs in defeat after while also won over fences; beaten 10l by Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time but is 7lb better off so a player.

14/1

9th

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Come On The Lads

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Handicap chase winner three starts ago; won a big handicap hurdle at last season's Galway festival; probably Ballybrit-bound again; Fiver Friday appears to be the stable's main hope.

12/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Betrayed her inexperience here on debut; appears safely held by Dawn Rider on that basis, though some progress can be anticipated.
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8th

8

(5)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Belleplaine

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran well for second in a 1m handicap for amateur riders at Southwell on her stable debut four weeks ago; returning to a longer trip won't hurt and she's still low mileage; more appealing than many.

5/1

8th

8

(5)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Belleplaine

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran well for second in a 1m handicap for amateur riders at Southwell on her stable debut four weeks ago; returning to a longer trip won't hurt and she's still low mileage; more appealing than many.

5/1

2nd

3

(9)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Belleplaine

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Joseph Parr

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

20/1

Form: 46-

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Needs to step on the form of two turf outings last season; only five runners in the race in which she was fourth; hard to make a case for her.
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3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:22 Musselburgh

Paper Doll

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

Steadily progressive for current yard and successful in last three turf attempts (1m4f-2m2f, good), beating Simple Star over C&D latest; may not have reached her ceiling yet; major player.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Paper Doll

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare who's barely put a foot wrong this year for current yard; that includes wins at Pontefract (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m6f) on two of her last three outings, both on good (unraced on firmer); shaped as if she got 2m on Newcastle AW in between (6l third to Stand Strong) but the 1m6f win was clearly her best effort.

9/2

1st

6

(7)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Paper Doll

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare who's barely put a foot wrong for her current yard; bumped into one at Ayr before a Pontefract win off 6lb lower and is shortlisted back on to turf, having found trouble on Tapeta latest.

7/2

Form: 5-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a 1m2f maiden at Navan last May; concern that he has not appeared since but not lightly discounted.
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5

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scatchwah

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won a handicap off this mark at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) in September last year; nowhere near that in three runs this year and blood found in nostrils after penultimate run; new cheekpieces need to transform.

20/1

10

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Scatchwah

11st 3lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over 1m4f on soft ground last year off a similar mark and was later third in this race off 5lb higher; needs to get back on track after three lesser shows (blood found in nostrils last time) but dangerous to dismiss.

16/1

19th

19

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Scatchwah

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over 12m4f on soft ground last year but disappointing over C&D last run of the season; better on return at Dundalk in April but more needed.

22/1

Form: 5/4-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran once at two for Roger Varian; cheap purchase last autumn; shaped with promise when fourth over 7f here three weeks ago; could be involved with normal improvement.
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14th

11

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Miqdaad

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; poor return at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); needs to improve hugely on that.

25/1

16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

12/1

Form: 905-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth in a maiden at Limerick last June; lacks a recent outing and will need to step up on that form.
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5th

1

(12)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:10 Bellewstown

The Mighty One

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

The best of four maiden runs came in a good-class 1m4f Limerick event a year ago; unseen since a lesser Dundalk effort in January but is dropping in grade.

16/1

10th

8

(17)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Mighty One

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear

12/1

5th

12

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 70y

20:00 Limerick

The Mighty One

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Not shamed over 1m on AW but out with the washing on soft ground at Navan (1m2f).

200/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Mid-field over 1m here last month; improvement is feasible but others are much preferred.
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11th

5

(4)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nation At War

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led

20/1

7th

3

(15)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nation At War

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

midfield, kept on from over 1f out, never near to challenge

25/1

20/1

Form: 63-

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l in third over 1m3f on soft on the second of two starts in Britain; limited appeal.
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4th

3

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:05 Limerick

Dalmatic

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Best form has been here in testing conditions, winning over this trip last Christmas and good second over 2m7f in March; last month's Roscommon comeback was over an inadequate trip, much more expected of here but may not get the amount of rain he wants.

9/1

10th

7

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Dalmatic

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Best form over longer distances in testing conditions, lacks the advantage of a recent run; worth a market check all the same.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four-time winner Red Trail; newcomer from stable in good form at present
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4th

1

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Little Empire

10st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Irish challenger whose two turf wins have come on quick ground at Ayr (7f/1m); not at his very best in Ireland on final two starts but has each-way claims on this belated return to 1m.

13/2

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Looked very raw on introduction here four weeks ago; big price then; finished in rear.
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10th

14

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Becausedellasaidso

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Has shown very little in four starts in maidens and now tried with blinkers.

33/1

11th

3

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Becausedellasaidso

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Paul W Flynn

slowly away, always behind

100/1

11th

1

(6)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Down Royal

Becausedellasaidso

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Has beaten one rival in two visits to Dundalk (1m/1m2f) and transformation is needed in the hood.

100/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Longer trip should suit judged on his debut in a 7f maiden three weeks ago; major improvement needed; first reserve.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Chopsticks, Lucky Question, Wrecking Ball Paul

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Payout
Exacta €424.40
Straight Forecast €721.88
Trifecta €9120.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dawn Rider

SPOTLIGHT:

Squire Danagher

POSTDATA:

Dawn Rider

The Irish Sun:

Squire Danagher