February 23 / 17.15 Dundalk (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 97006-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of promise when sixth of 15 in a 1m handicap at Gowran last autumn; absent since; perhaps worth a market check on AW debut.
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17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

1st

5

(16)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pascalia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came over C&D; had been running well in defeat before disappointing when favourite at Gowran last month but she's up against it on these terms from a wide draw.

33/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 523-95 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; had been running well in defeat before poor 1m run last month; more like it again when fifth here last Friday, just in front of Un Bacio Ancora.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 18005- CD

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last April, below that level on turf before fair fifth over 1m here last July; lacks a recent run and has changed stable twice during his break.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

6/1

Form: 0008-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five wins in Britain; 0-14 in Ireland, not disgraced nine days ago on return from a break; potentially interesting with Colin Keane booked.
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11th

14

(15)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Soyounique

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five wins in Britain; 0-15 in Ireland but ran creditably in two races here last month; not far off runner-up Bucky Larson (third reserve) when fourth over 7f here last time.

6/1

4th

7

(13)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Soyounique

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

took keen hold, soon led, switched left and against rail after 1f, headed under 5f out, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

6/1

8th

15

(13)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Soyounique

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five wins in Britain; 0-13 since leaving Stuart Williams; hard to fancy at this stage; first reserve.

Form: 61-486 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Six course wins, the latest over this trip in December; out of the money last two runs but capable of making his presence felt in a race of this standard,
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

Form: 007U0-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest form in five runs, and absent since last September; arguably his best run was over C&D, seventh of 14 in a maiden last August.
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12

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Angel Of The Sea

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in seven runs so far; yet to show that she stays a trip like this; others preferred.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.

20/1

10th

10

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.

20/1

7th
12 (10)
Inverbrena

50/1

Form: 00-9

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Huge price in three maidens' nothing to suggest that she can play a featuring role.
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13th

16

(12)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Inverbrena

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Not beaten far in a couple of Dundalk handicaps for David Harvey; stable have a strong candidate in Mayo For Sam but this one could run well if handling the ground.

6/1

Form: 9-0006 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer here in November; out of form until much-improved display last Friday; not much to choose between her and Bucky Larson.
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12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 5000-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden on turf who started with Joseph O'Brien; made little impact over 1m on AW debut four weeks ago.
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13

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Boomerang Bill

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Sexton

Tailed off over timber on yard debut in July and had been struggling on Flat previously; well held back on the level at Bellewstown two weeks ago over 1m; unlikely with new headgear combination now tried.

22/1

9th

13

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Boomerang Bill

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Glimpses of form over longer trips last year for Ross O'Sullivan; well held on yard debut over hurdles last month and new headgear combination tried here.

20/1

Form: 0/09

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran once at two; missed last year; not much encouragement from two recent maiden attempts.
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3rd

14

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark at the 14th attempt at Killarney on Friday evening over 1m on soft ground; officially 5lb wrong here but mandatory 7lb penalty to carry if turning out quickly.

13/2

1st

15

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Spring Collection

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: David Harry Kelly

in touch with leaders, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

12/1

12th

14

(13)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

12-race maiden but she's consistent enough and was closest at the finish when fourth of 12 over this far at Leopardstown last week; that was in a new tongue-tie and blinkers are now added.

8/1

14/1

Form: 008-60

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in a 1m handicap last month; poor over the same trip on latest; blinkered now.
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13th

15

(10)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Lynskey

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

10-race maiden; poor form in Flat handicaps and shown nothing over jumps more recently.

33/1

9th

7

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Lynskey

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Poor form on the Flat and showed very little when 200-1 on hurdle bow 20 days ago.

200/1

11th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Lynskey

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

never better than midfield, no extra from 3 out

100/1

Form: 07900-

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two 6f turf wins in Britain; in rear in two 5f handicaps at this venue late last year, showing no sign of respectable placed form in sprint handicaps at Tipperary last spring/summer.
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8th

2

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she has beaten only one rival home in each of her last three starts, including over this C&D two weeks ago; others are preferred.

33/1

11th

12

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she's finished down the field at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in her three runs this year; losing run is now up 30 and others are preferred.

33/1

7th

2

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coco Hill

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and has had plenty of chances at a similarly low level for this yard in recent times; finished behind three of these over C&D five weeks ago and is lowest rated by a good few pounds; will do well to finish placed.

20/1

Form: 564-00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four runs for Hugo Palmer were ordinary; has struggled over longer trips for this yard; hard to make a strong case for him; visor on now.
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13th

8

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Teddys Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, lost ground 3f out, no impression

14/1

12th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Teddys Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

16/1

13th

7

(15)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Teddys Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, towards rear

8/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 0060-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maidens, failed to beat a single rival over 6f on handicap debut, blinkers on as well as tongue-tie worn previously.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

3

(16)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dawn Noir

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel G Hynds

in touch with leaders on outer, midfield after 2f, dropped to rear and weakened from over 2f out

50/1

14th

5

(4)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dawn Noir

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Noel G Hynds

Turf form poor, sole AW run was better but opposable here on handicap debut dropped in trip.

25/1

Non-runners

Cousin Shay, Hero Of The Hour, Rebeccas Girl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €37.00
Straight Forecast €29.89
Tricast €264.26
Trifecta €333.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soyounique

POSTDATA:

Sunset Nova

The Irish Sun:

Bucky Larson

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Soyounique