February 23 / 16.05 Dundalk (AW)

16.05

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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

Form: 4789-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner in Britain is 0-8 at this track but was noted putting in good late work over 7f behind Hodd's Girl last month; declining mark so not one to rule out.
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7th

1

(9)

16th Oct 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Eight-time winner (seven on the AW) although his most recent win came in a Cork handicap in April; caught the eye under this rider in a 1m1f handicap at the Curragh last time; interesting.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Good servant won over this trip at Cork in April, his first time winning away from AW; second over 1m here last month; good spin for inexperienced claimer, but others preferred.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Final Voyage

8st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

A seven-time AW winner, he scored his first turf win at Cork in April over 10.5f; didn't get the clearest run so it was a cracking effort over C&D last time behind Kalir; up 2lb and is one to consider.

10/1

Form: 226-22 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not a great strike rate on AW but rarely out of the frame, going close over this trip twice recently, just denied by a stablemate a fortnight ago; 3lb higher so more needed.
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7th

2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hightimeyouwon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

11-wins include five here, including in March claimer; most recent run at the Curragh in August was a solid one and has to be respected given his record here.

9/2

2

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Hightimeyouwon

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

11-wins winner, 6-38 on turf; winner of four of his seven 2025 starts, best on AW, though won at Cork on penultimate start; 0-15 record at this venue is a possible negative, placed four times.

8/1

9th

9

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Hightimeyouwon

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

An 11-time winner, 6-37 on turf, including three over C&D; winning favourite in a six-runner contest last month, supplementing three Dundalk wins gained in the opening months of the year; 5lb higher than last time, but still 5lb below AW mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 8381-3 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Was gaining seventh win here when taking 1m2f handicap in December; okay run since in better-class conditions race over same trip, not sure if this shorter trip is what he needs at this stage of his career.
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1

(10)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:55 Killarney

Freescape

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Seven wins on AW and was in good heart at Dundalk over the winter but 0-33 on turf and best watched after a layoff.

14/1

13th

7

(7)

29th Mar 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Freescape

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Irish 9yo who is a multiple winner at Dundalk and is currently in a consistent vein of form; retains plenty of ability but has failed to cut the mustard in three previous Good Friday attempts (all here).

25/1

2nd

2

(6)

8th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Freescape

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

soon led at slow pace, increased tempo when switched right from 2f out, ridden when headed towards near side inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

11/4

100/30

Form: 3423-1 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Another seven-time winner at the track, including last month when gaining reward for a string of solid runs with a comfortable win over 7f; hasn't convinced on previous two attempts at this trip but clearly in fine form and worth another shot.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Mar 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hodds Girl

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Prolific winner at Dundalk, most recently a 7f handicap in January off 4lb lower; respectable efforts twice since but she'll do well to better last year's third in this race.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hodds Girl

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner here including in January when gaining reward for a string of solid runs with a comfortable win over 7f; rarely competes over this trip and may struggle to reverse recent C&D form with Freescape.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

23rd Feb 2024

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1m 0f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Hodds Girl

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, towards rear, headway under 2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, no extra when bit short of room inside final 110yds

100/30

8/1

Form: 717-14 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner this winter including narrowly holding Hightimeyouwon; behind that rival when only fourth a fortnight ago in similar contest off revised mark and handicapper just may have his measure now.
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13th

9

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Chavajod

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Yard stalwart handles any ground and back to winning ways on the beach at Laytown; at this stage of his career, not the most obvious candidate to follow up.

10/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Chavajod

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Back from a break to finish well behind Reponse Finale at Gowran last month (9.5f, gd-fm); ran well on only previous visit to this venue in 2022 off a much higher mark but out of form for some time so needs to revive.

20/1

7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

9/2

Form: 1- C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder filly a Godolphin cast-off for 17,000gns at last year's Tattersalls July Sales; made belated winning debut here in 7f maiden in December despite greenness. winning going away; should appreciate this longer trip and interesting straight into handicap company although opening mark high enough.
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10th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Nahori

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner, showed potential for turf success with several good Curragh runs last season; beaten favourite in races at Limerick and the Curragh this season for this stable; seems risky but could feature; competing from a new career-low, 23lb below initial mark after debut win.

6/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

Form: 166/7-

Last run: 334 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner on heavy ground at two for Michael Halford; quite highly tried afterwards without making an impression and tailed off both hurdles outings last month; seems best watched on second AW start.
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11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

1st

5

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Imadpour

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner is starting to find his feet in handicap hurdles; was a solid third at Leopardstown before being just denied at Wexford, both over 2m; this longer trip should suit and can go well up 4lb.

2/1

8th
8 (7)
Brains

12/1

Form: 40-920 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
An 11-time AW winner (including C&D claimer) who bounced back to form when runner-up behind ready winner Hodd's Girl last month; tame effort since raises questions however.
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4th

6

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including a week ago at Listowel when staying on third over 7f; entitled to be thereabouts again, although this trip on the short side.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Brains

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including when a close third in a Laytown handicap last time; same mark here and can get involved once more.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €19.86
Tricast €85.55

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hightimeyouwon

SPOTLIGHT:

Nahori

The Irish Sun:

Nahori

TOPSPEED:

Hightimeyouwon

POSTDATA:

Hightimeyouwon