February 02 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Met some trouble in running when 3rd over C&D in December and the 4th-placed McVay has won impressively since; with improvement likely from that, he looks a major player; tongue-tie retained.
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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

100/30

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on debut over 7f when also displaying greenness; should have improved from that experience and be capable of getting more involved.
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8th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Pepper Noir

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner on polytrack for Gavin Cromwell; failed to complete twice over hurdles and nothing positive about her display at Bellewstown last week.

100/1

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Pepper Noir

11st 5lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: John C McConnell

Three Dundalk wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; towards the rear in a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; two undistinguished juvenile hurdle runs; plenty to prove against that background.

33/1

18th

5

(24)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pepper Noir

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Three AW wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; best turf effort when second in a Leopardstown handicap over this trip last year; a player if repeating that.

14/1

Form: 034-

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Didn't handle heavy ground on debut but two solid efforts over 7f at this venue since, including when 4th to the smart-looking McVay last time; has some ground to make up on Nerano with a literal reading of that form but this trip a likely plus; tongue-tie on.
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9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Late Night Talking

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kieran P Cotter

No wins in 13 and it was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft); does seem more effective on the AW.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was an eyecatcher on debut here over 7f when not getting a clear run but didn't show any improvement next time over this trip; needs to resume progress.
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11th

1

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Alex Belardo

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent sort gained a second handicap win at Down Royal (7f, soft) two weeks ago off 58; in form but most of best turf form is on softer ground so probably needs rain.

9/2

1st

2

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Alex Belardo

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came over C&D in 2024 but has been running consistently in defeat on AW; beaten just a neck at Wolverhampton 18 days ago off 2lb lower; may build on that back at scene of his win, but with his 1-25 strike-rate caution is advised.

13/2

2nd

8

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alex Belardo

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent round Dundalk in recent times, in various forms of headgear, but expensive to follow; trainer always to be respected with runners here but this is the furthest this one's been and he'll need to settle if his stamina is to hold.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 14l on debut over C&D so will have to find major improvement.
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12th

11

(15)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Holly Woods Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: J F Levins

midfield, weakened from over 2f out, finished 13th, placed 12th

25/1

10th

9

(9)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Holly Woods Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joe Conlon

Well beaten in three AW maidens last winter and will have to do better on turf debut even dropping in grade.

20/1

12th

6

(12)

23rd Feb 2024

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1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Holly Woods Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Joe Conlon

Towards the rear on debut in a race in which today's rival Timana was second; fair fifth at a massive price three weeks ago but well held by runner-up Pepper Noir.

33/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 73), half-sister to several winners out of 1m AW 2yo winning half-sister to 6f AW Listed winner Oasis Dancer; sire is by Scat Daddy; best watched for future reference.
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6th

12

(13)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Memories To Last

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders, headway under 2f out, weakened 1f out

50/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens here lately and will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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9th

12

(10)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Dreamline Amelia

8st 10lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Well beaten in two handicaps lately and will have to do much more even dropping to the basement mark

22/1

11th

11

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Dreamline Amelia

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

33/1

13th

8

(12)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Dreamline Amelia

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Well beaten in three maidens at Dundalk and on return at Limerick up to a mile; however, should fare better on handicap debut and is worth a market check.

14/1

40/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maidens at this venue and will be of more interest in handicaps; tongue-tie on.
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14th

7

(4)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; only mild promise in a handicap on last week; faces a stiff task these weights.

33/1

7th

11

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; tongue-tie seemed to help only marginally last time.

25/1

8th

2

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out

40/1

66/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut for Josh Halley on soft turf; will need loads of improvement for switch to this surface.
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9

(10)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

18:00 Limerick

Hanoi

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Padraig Roche

Close up in third in a first-time tongue-tie in a 1m2f handicap at Cork, ran in snatches but was staying on at the finish; took a while to warm to his task at Gowran but again showed ability in keeping on well from an unpromising position; longer trip may help to bring out the best in him.

7/2

3rd

17

(17)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hanoi

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Padraig Roche

dwelt start, towards rear

11/2

3rd

11

(3)

10th May 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

20:10 Cork

Hanoi

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

slowly into stride, raced in last, pushed along briefly under 5f out, headway when pushed along and switched left under 3f out, ran on well on near side of group inside final furlong, nearest finish

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; dam French 9.7f winner, half-sister to 10.5f Listed winner That Which Is Not (dam of 1m2f Group 3 winner/Irish Derby second Piz Badile) from a leading Niarchos family; cost 13,000gns as a 2yo and has the credentials to run well.
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3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

6th

7

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

19:40 Roscommon

Solar Drive

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; 2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming over 1m4f under this rider at Cork off 50 (soft) and off 64 (good) last season; pleasing return to the level at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) ten days ago after a spell over timber; just 3lb above last win now and trip and ground fine; chance.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Was only 4/1 but was never involved on recent debut over C&D and looks the yard's second-string today.
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6th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Beyond Your Dreams

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Flat and 2m maiden hurdle winner was only beaten 10l in last year's Fred Winter, but has struggled since; while going a longer trip in first-time blinkers wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, perhaps the trainer knows better.

12/1

8th

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Beyond Your Dreams

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won on the Flat and single hurdles win came in Fairyhouse 3yo maiden 13 months ago; not disgraced in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; however, has struggled in handicaps since; plenty to find with Theflyingbee on recent running.

10/1

12

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Beyond Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-sister to several up to 1m2f; unraced dam closely related to useful French 7.5f-8.5f winner Reux; 6,000euros vendor buyback as a yearling; best watched for future reference.
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5th

9

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong

20/1

5th

9

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong

20/1

11th

14

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Easily best effort when touched off in 1m5f Down Royal handicap (good) in September; form since leaves her with plenty to find and 2lb wrong here.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 78), half-sister to two winners out of US maiden sister to US 8.5f Grade 2 winner/Kentucky Derby second Proud Citizen; from a respected yard and could run well; check market.
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7th

5

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Turn Up The Beat

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Richard Barry

Restless in the stalls two runs back so forget that; good runs on either side of it despite being drawn wide and has a kinder stall to work from here; behind My Girl Sioux and Beano Power the last time but not without hope of reversing those placings.

11/2

7th

5

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Turn Up The Beat

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Richard Barry

Restless in the stalls two runs back so forget that; good runs on either side of it despite being drawn wide and has a kinder stall to work from here; behind My Girl Sioux and Beano Power the last time but not without hope of reversing those placings.

11/2

5th

7

(10)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turn Up The Beat

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Richard Barry

pressed leader

15/2

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Payout
Exacta €5.30
Straight Forecast €4.48
Trifecta €12.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nerano

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nerano

TOPSPEED:

Nerano

POSTDATA:

Nerano

The Irish Sun:

Nerano