April 13 / 19.50 Dundalk (AW)

19.50

Standard

Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 6 runners
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Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Maiden

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 56-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justify colt didn't live up to market expectations on both 2yo starts, good run in the circumstances at the Curragh but 1m1f stamina test seemed beyond him at Tipperary; switch to AW here could suit.
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3

(22)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

London City

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

One of three for top yard; won a 1m4f handicap at York last season off 93; yet to get going this year and well beaten in the Ebor and Petingo handicaps the last twice; cheekpieces need to transform.

40/1

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

London City

9st 13lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Two wins include 1m4f York handicap last year; hasn't progressed at four, although close behind Harbour Wind in Group 2 Curragh Cup, most recently down the field in Ebor last month; opposable.

12/1

18th

7

(18)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

London City

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

3yo season ended with a poor show in June but he'd won a 1m4f handicap here (good) by that stage with what looked a highly encouraging performance for longer distances; may have needed the race in a good 2m handicap this June and never had much chance to get competitive from out the back at 33-1 in a 1m6f Group 2 five weeks ago, but the latter display was up with his best on the figures and gave cause for renewed encouragement.

12/1

2nd
7 (6)
Ozark Daze

13/2

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 56-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 6l on Naas debut in September and out of his depth in a Group 2 subsequently; gelded since and back in maiden company for AW debut.
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4th

5

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ozark Daze

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

20-race maiden; in the frame in five of his six course outings including over 1m4f last month; poor run at the Curragh since but respected back here for a yard that get winners in claimers.

5/1

2

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Ozark Daze

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Jack W Davison

Is frustratingly still a maiden after 19 starts but has run well plenty of times including second over 1m4f at Dundalk last time; this trip suits better; disappointing previous time with cheekpieces; best on good ground.

8/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred Galileo colt is closely related to winners Cayenne Pepper (7f-1m2f inc 2yo/Group 2; RPR 114), Howth (1m turf 2yo/1m6f AW; 102) and Gooloogong (1m2f; 98), half-brother to three more; dam 7f AW 2yo winner (92) out of half-sister to Urban Sea; nicely-bred newcomer but appears the Ballydoyle second-string.
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8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Ephesus

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got off the mark over hurdles over 2m1f here in April; has been below form on his last two hurdle runs but won on the Flat five days ago at Roscommon so can't be ruled out.

5/1

Form: 742-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good second here over 1m last summer sets the standard here although proved no match for a smart sort on C&D return last month; sure to be thereabouts.
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5th

4

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Huxley

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Still a maiden and isn't particularly solid on his form (Flat/hurdles) for current yard; first-time blinkers need to make a difference.

25/1

5th

8

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Warwick

Huxley

10st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Attwater

15-race maiden under rules but didn't shape without promise when sixth of 11 finishers on hurdling debut at Stratford (2m, good) 17 days ago; needs to improve but holds place claims.

16/1

7

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

Huxley

11st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Attwater

14-race maiden who showed some useful form as a 2yo and 3yo in Ireland but has become disappointing; has the stamina for hurdling but still makes only limited appeal on debut over jumps.

66/1

5th
1 (7)
Albali

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar colt cost 40,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to 1m2f winner Bush Rose (RPR 64); dam French Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner (98); newcomer probably best watched.
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1

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Albali

10st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Mild debut promise in Dundalk maiden in April but poor effort following month at Leopardstown for Andy Oliver; tongue-tied on yard/hurdles debut and best watched.

66/1

1

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Albali

10st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Mild debut promise in Dundalk maiden in April but poor effort following month at Leopardstown for Andy Oliver; tongue-tied on yard/hurdles debut and best watched.

66/1

9th

1

(9)

12th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:50 Leopardstown

Albali

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Was 33-1 for last month's AW debut, well held fifth of six although it was a decent contest; up in trip.

16/1

Form: 60

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both starts last month including over C&D; best waited for in handicaps; also due to run here yesterday (6.45)
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6th

3

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kilbarry Jack

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fifth foal; brother to 7f AW winner Monty Man, half-brother to 5f AW winner Elland Road Boy; dam a sprint winner; this trip may stretch his stamina.

20/1

Non-runners

Celestial Reign, Sing A New Song

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €18.20
Straight Forecast €21.49
Trifecta €100.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

London City

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Huxley

The Irish Sun:

London City

POSTDATA:

Huxley