February 02 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0007-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden with regressive profile until improvement over C&D last month when second to Dark Street (runs in first division) with Dinamine 2l back in third; remains 4lb wrong but has to be considered.
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12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

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1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6174-0 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Winning debut for current trainer over C&D in November and couple of solid runs in similar contests afterwards; not as effective dropped in trip latest (pulled hard) but respected back at optimum trip.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

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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

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0094-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo comes here on the back of a narrow C&D defeat to front-running Moondharrig (runs in first division) last month with Lucky Question 2l back in third; rider's claim now a positive and one for the shortlist.
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9

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Dont Look Now

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Fair placed form over on AW; put a blot on her record when refusing to race last time when 20-1 chance for Fairyhouse race in which Kartayaz was fourth.

20/1

7

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Dont Look Now

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Seven race maiden is 0-1 on turf but went close a couple of times on AW for former yard; lacks a run and best watched on stable debut unless the market speaks.

20/1

12th

7

(16)

8th Mar 2024

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1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dont Look Now

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Unexposed sort who has been beaten less than a length in her three handicap starts, all over C&D; has a wide draw this time but open to more progress than most.

6/1

4th
10 (12)
Anjah

16/1

Form: 7/028-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 27-race maiden ran well on his stable debut when second in 1m4f handicap a year ago but not seen again until not discredited in similar contest in December, denied clear run late on; 2lb wrong.
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12

(3)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anjah

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win in 37 starts came over this C&D; poor efforts in trio of starts this year though and others are more convincing.

33/1

13

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Anjah

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: H D McGuigan

Only 1-36; not a bad final run at Tramore (1m4f) without ever threatening to trouble the principals.

14/1

11

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Anjah

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Off the mark at Dundalk last September on his 34th outing; probably needed the race at Sligo in May; should be sharper now; talented apprentice booked by the trainer who also saddles the top-weight.

8/1

14/1

Form: 3430-8 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer has won five times here and goes well for this rider; below best latest two so needs to bounce back (good draw).
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9th

14

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Power Drive

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Seven-time winner, six on polytrack; won over 1m2f at Dundalk in April but well beaten twice since and very much unproven over this trip; others preferred.

33/1

16th

17

(19)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Power Drive

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Best form on AW with six wins, the last in April; was poor on turf at Fairyhouse since; best form is over this trip but others preferred.

22/1

16

(14)

30th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Power Drive

8st 9lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Paul W Flynn

Recorded his sixth AW win when a 4l winner at Dundalk in April; never been as profilic on turf hence this lower mark.

7/1

Form: 3564-3 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Bits and pieces of form off basement mark, notably latest two when well-backed favourite over C&D, latest when third to Moondharrig (Don't Look Now 2l ahead in second) having raced wide; blinkers now fitted and remains of interest (1lb wrong).
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7th

9

(3)

21st Mar 2025

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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

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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

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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: 7070-0 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner in the past but hasn't got near the frame in six visits here over various trips; hard to fancy.
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21th

12

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Limited Edition

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Keith Henry Clarke

AW winner on Flat but in poor form in that sphere in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.

40/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

Form: 4/506-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A 14-race maiden under all codes; couple of decent efforts on the Flat last year but hasn't run since September so best watched.
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5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

Form: 7579-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of form in Britain for David Simcock and encouraging yard debut here last month when staying on late over 2m; not sure if this drop in trip will suit but remains unexposed.
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7th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way in two similar events over 2m at Hereford recently; steps up in trip but easy to dismiss.

40/1

4th

1

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way over C&D switched to hurdles time; opposed.

33/1

9th

1

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

High-mileage three-time Flat winner who is now limited in that scene, only ten days ago finishing well held off a basement mark on the AW.

100/1

12/1

Form: 408-39

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but couple of good runs since joining this yard, notably C&D third to Dark Street (runs in first division); too keen over 1m4f latest; 3lb wrong.
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11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

Form: 50060-

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A 15-race maiden coming down the handicap but off since September and probably best watched.
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23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

OUR TIP

Form: 08054-

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo shaped nicely on C&D handicap debut in December when staying-on fourth; should have more to offer.
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7th

16

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Marians Gal

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Worth considering on her winter AW form; made the frame in four of her five races after a breakthrough win in November; needs to step up on modest turf form; her regular rider claims a valuable 7lb.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Marians Gal

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Breakthrough win over C&D in November off lowly 46; couple of decent runs of late off this 10lb higher mark and should again be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Marians Gal

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Breakthrough win over C&D in November; came up short off 10lb higher following month; close fourth in blanket finish over C&D two weeks ago; can make presence felt in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 009-00

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Blew the start on both recent handicap runs at 1m; upped in trip now but hard to be confident in.
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13th

9

(4)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Cold Heart

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Luke Comer

midfield

16/1

7

(14)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Cold Heart

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Luke Comer

Blew the start on recent C&D handicap debut when hooded; headgear now left off and dropped 3lb.

14/1

11th

6

(12)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Cold Heart

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, in rear, detached early

14/1

Form: 95643-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on polytrack for Roger Teal in Britain and some creditable runs here, most recently only denied second close home over 1m4f; blinkered now and back in trip; respected.
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14th

4

(6)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gurkha Girl

9st 12lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

midfield

8/1

3rd

3

(9)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gurkha Girl

9st 10lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

soon prominent

6/1

4th

8

(6)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gurkha Girl

9st 6lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

14/1

Non-runners

Quiet Desire, Doctor Grace, Thatboathassailed

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Payout
Exacta €146.90
Straight Forecast €127.28
Tricast €936.47
Trifecta €840.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Don't Look Now

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Question

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Anjah

POSTDATA:

Don't Look Now