April 05 / 20.00 Dundalk (AW)

20.00

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

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 28-112 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Is often keen; was denied a C&D hat-trick behind second reserve Highland King last month; front two pulled clear but he's now another 7lb higher; only his ninth career start though.
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20/1

  • Place: £12.50

Form: /000/0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Horse

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three on AW for Roger Charlton in Britain in 2019; missed 2021 and 2023; low-key return behind some of these three weeks ago; has a lot to prove at present.
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8th

7

(13)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Forbidden Planet

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Had some lengthy absences since winning three times on the AW for Roger Charlton; best Irish run when second over an extended 1m2f at Dundalk in April; has changed stable since fourth over 1m4f at the same venue in July.

14/1

4th

3

(10)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Forbidden Planet

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Had some lengthy absences since winning three times on the AW for Roger Charlton; standout run since trained in Ireland remains his second over 1m2f here in April, since when he's disappointed on turf; risky on balance.

14/1

10th

5

(7)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Forbidden Planet

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Useful triple AW winner in 2019 when trained in UK but has missed loads of time since; not a bad effort on AW last time; competes off an 8lb lower turf mark but hasn't looked as effective on this surface.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 35-532 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back winner over 1m4f here earlier this season and knocking on the door again lately; another handicap should fall his way soon but his best form is over 1m4f.
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3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

2nd

5

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again.

11/2

Form: 6033/

Last run: 527 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Only beaten roughly 1l on handicap debut when last seen; however, missed all of 2023 and market may reveal plenty about fitness on return from 527 days off; widest draw to defy.
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11th

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Newport

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Iain Jardine

1-21 over hurdles, his win coming at Musselburgh in December (1m7f, soft); has continued to run well since, notably when second over 2m2f here and on the Flat last time; one to consider.

11/2

5th

5

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Newport

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-7 on the Flat when trained in Ireland and not seen in this sphere since summer 2024, but has largely been in good form over hurdles for Iain Jardine since the autumn; might be the answer.

7/2

2nd

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Newport

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish; got off the mark over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December off 6lb lower; placed three times since, running up to his best when second of 11 finishers at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; should be thereabouts.

11/2

12/1

Form: 56540-

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden and was tailed off over 2m when last seen 105 days ago; return to this trip and first-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival.
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11th

3

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Free Flow

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle this time last year (2m, good); has found it hard going in handicaps since then.

25/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Free Flow

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle in March (2m, good); struggled in handicap starts since; tailed off at Thurles last time (2m, yielding); more needed.

15/1

11th

9

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Free Flow

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat maiden; sole win over jumps came in a C&D maiden hurdle in March (good); struggled in handicap starts since, although some positivity to be found in his seventh of 17 finish at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); down 2lb.

16/1

6th
6 (10)
Emeric

9/2

Form: 48-332 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner and beaten less than two lengths in three C&D runs since the turn of the year; first-time cheekpieces may eke out a bit more and now Keane takes over; big chance.
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11th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Emeric

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Consistent in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; had an excuse when poor at Limerick but wasn't much better at Roscommon since; needs a return to form.

25/1

10th

7

(11)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Emeric

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

awkward start, in rear

16/1

11th

10

(12)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Emeric

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Not far off his best in several middle-distance AW races at Dundalk during the winter; moderate turf run over 1m at the Curragh last time; each-way chance if running up to his handicap mark

11/2

25/1

Form: 03178- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in October but well below for twice since; may be high in the handicap and is returning from 158 days off.
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16th

7

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Mpex Kid

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

50/1

7th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

The Mpex Kid

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.

33/1

Form: 1-8267 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December from 5lb lower and went close from 1lb lower in February; not as good twice since but return to this trip may do the trick.
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10th

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Returned from 181-day absence at Perth (2m, good) in June last year to get off the mark over hurdles with an easy victory off 95 when a well-backed 15-8 favourite; posted a fine third off top weight on the Flat at the Galway festival when last seen; big player but market will be crucial after his absence.

11/4

1

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Garrick Painter

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Both AW wins have been over shorter; comes here in good heart following Perth hurdles win last month and ground to suit (won't want rain).

16/1

3

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Garrick Painter

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual Flat winner who has dismal form figures over hurdles; best watched on return from layoff, unless the betting suggests improvement is on the cards.

14/1

9th
5 (12)
Theophilos

18/1

Form: 12460-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1m1f winner on turf last summer; form dipped at the end of the summer; this may be a prep for another turf campaign after 230 days off.
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

10/1

Form: 0-26

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 501-50 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gained first course success (1m4f) here in the summer; not as good in two runs this winter and this trip may be on the sharp side for him these days.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 723-

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promise for the Gosdens in Britain; struggled over hurdles for this yard but could be a big player back on the level from workable mark.
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4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Leading Lion

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott; lost his way for his next yard and struggles continued on debut for this one.

50/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

18:15 Market Rasen

Leading Lion

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but in poor form over hurdles and on the Flat for Tracy Leeson this year; makes debut for latest new stable with huge amount to prove; blinkers removed.

33/1

8

(10)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Leading Lion

10st 8lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

Has been poor under both codes since his sole success over hurdles in Ireland a year ago; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect.

66/1

Form: 0-0545 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Losing run for two years but some fair efforts in defeat of late and he's a course winner; probably vulnerable in this competitive heat.
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3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

12

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fascinating Shadow

12st 0lb

J: Christopher Brabson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Long losing run and rating leaves him with loads to find with some of these.

25/1

33/1

Form: 5469-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden and struggled in three runs for this yard; long way behind Emeric latest.
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6th

6

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:45 Hamilton

Fanaigi Linn

10st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

20-race maiden; creditable fourth of 13 in 1m4f course handicap (good) three weeks ago but Crystal Guard was ahead in second.

14/1

4th

5

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Fanaigi Linn

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Danny Brooke

19-race maiden; ran creditably when sixth at Wolverhampton in November on first run after wind surgery, but has been well beaten since (1m6f/1m4f, AW/turf); hard to fancy.

33/1

4th

5

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Fanaigi Linn

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Danny Brooke

19-race maiden; ran creditably when sixth at Wolverhampton in November on first run after wind surgery, but has been well beaten since (1m6f/1m4f, AW/turf); hard to fancy.

33/1

Non-runners

Inchiquin Star, Highland King, Bright Start

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Payout
Exacta €337.70
Straight Forecast €270.14
Tricast €1792.63
Trifecta €1443.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Moondharrig

SPOTLIGHT:

Emeric

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theophilos

The Irish Sun:

Moondharrig