September 20 / 20.00 Dundalk (AW)

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 13 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
11 (2)
Anjah

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £47.60
  • Place: £8.40

Form: 434260

Last run: 138 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 33 starts but went close over C&D in March; below that form twice since and needs his best after an absence.
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12

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anjah

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win in 37 starts came over this C&D; poor efforts in trio of starts this year though and others are more convincing.

33/1

13

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Anjah

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: H D McGuigan

Only 1-36; not a bad final run at Tramore (1m4f) without ever threatening to trouble the principals.

14/1

11

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Anjah

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Off the mark at Dundalk last September on his 34th outing; probably needed the race at Sligo in May; should be sharper now; talented apprentice booked by the trainer who also saddles the top-weight.

8/1

2nd
7 (14)
Gardone

9/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -80571 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to get off the mark over C&D last time (drawn 1) in second-time blinkers (retained); 5lb rise looks fair enough but has a tougher draw today
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10th

9

(15)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Gardone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

1-20 and only success came on AW; respectable third at Dundalk on penultimate run but form dipped back on turf here (1m4f) since; shorter trip should help and Keane booked too.

3/1

10th

9

(15)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Gardone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

1-20 and only success came on AW; respectable third at Dundalk on penultimate run but form dipped back on turf here (1m4f) since; shorter trip should help and Keane booked too.

3/1

5th

9

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 25y

17:30 Cork

Gardone

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E McNamara

Mostly running well in defeat on AW over winter/spring; turf form is a question though.

9/1

3rd
9 (11)
Epaulawn

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 954302

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed a few times, including when 2l behind Gardone over C&D last time; is 5lb better off with that rival today and blinkers replace cheekpieces worn then; player.
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21th

16

(16)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Epaulawn

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Noel G Hynds

0-13 on turf; often travels well but doesn't find as much as expected; poor effort dropped to this trip at Dundalk last week; best turf form is on good or quicker; passed over.

16/1

14th

8

(8)

18th Oct 2024

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0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including twice over 10.5f in August and September; failed to see out 1m4f here last month but he's likely to get tapped for toe over this trip.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Sep 2024

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1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including over 1m2f at this track last twice off this mark; seemed to stay this trip when not beaten far over C&D in February; a player.

7/1

Form: 99005

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens but has been soundly beaten in two handicaps; however, likely has more to offer and not ruled out on AW debut.
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8th

9

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Imperial Miss

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden went closest to scoring when just denied in a Galway h'cap hurdle over 2m6f last time; prominent runner should be a player again up 2lb.

6/1

8th

9

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Imperial Miss

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden went closest to scoring when just denied in a Galway h'cap hurdle over 2m6f last time; prominent runner should be a player again up 2lb.

6/1

8

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Imperial Miss

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden produced her best run in this sphere on latest in a Downpatrick maiden (2m2f, yielding); stays this far and handles soft so don't discount in first handicap hurdle.

12/1

Form: 999-46

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden was a solid fourth on return/stable debut over C&D behind Gardone but was too keen over 1m4f at Tipperary since; can do better back to this trip.
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3

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:35 Tramore

Stepdance

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won three times at up to 1m4f at a modest level last year; her middle effort in maidens reads well with a view to this initial mark and she's considered.

11/2

9th

14

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Stepdance

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Last three Flat runs resulted in wins at Tramore, Limerick and back at Tramore, all at around 1m4f on good and good to yielding ground; no show in maiden hurdles in the autumn; could resume progress back on the Flat; won first time out last season.

5/1

15

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Stepdance

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressed from low base to complete hat-trick of handicap wins on the Flat over the summer, at Tramore (twice) and Limerick on decent ground; half-sister to a couple of winning hurdlers so could well take to this discipline although may not want too much rain.

15/2

Form: 253708 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over a mile at this track; below form last three runs but a chance on his solid C&D third in March; tongue-tie added.
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

7th
8 (6)
Makaiah

5/1

Form: 87072

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not bad efforts lately in a handicap here and Gowran claimer, both over a mile; blinkers worn last time retained; needs more raised in trip
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2nd

13

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Makaiah

9st 6lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f (good) at Navan last May; 2lb lower now but was out of form when last seen at the Curragh in October; best watched on seasonal return.

12/1

13

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Makaiah

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f at Navan in May (good) although only narrowly beaten at Listowel off this mark on similar ground; recent Ayr run (soft) leaves her with a bit to find but better ground to suit.

16/1

Form: 046040 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive 7f handicaps here in 2021 but no win since; poor over C&D last time but has a squeak on her previous Gowran fourth.
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10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Martin

upset in stalls, lost many lengths start, detached in rear, joined main group 3f out, kept on, never dangerous

5/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 072383 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins here up to 1m4f and a solid effort over a longer trip when last seen; a repeat of that will see her involved, though stall 15 is a negative.
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16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

Form: 008409

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best effort came over 1m5f on soft ground at Sligo but was well below that level twice since, including over C&D.
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10th

14

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Best effort came over 1m5f on soft ground at Sligo but was well below that level twice since, including over C&D.

22/1

9th

14

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

17:15 Clonmel

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield, lost position after 1f

33/1

10th

14

(16)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

prominent on outer, went second after 1f, challenging 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

6/1

Form: 800

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs up to 1m2f; best effort came on debut at Gowran; likely has more to offer in handicaps and first-time blinkers could help; check the market.
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11th

5

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Al Bahar

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three maiden runs up to 1m2f; best effort came on debut at Gowran; likely has more to offer in handicaps and first-time blinkers could help; check the market.

14/1

13th

17

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Al Bahar

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; beaten 11l and 27l in his two races; needs this for a mark.

18th

3

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Al Bahar

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well beaten at Gowran (1m1f) only ten days ago and has been gelded since; limited appeal.

100/1

14/1

Form: 7-9350

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third over 1m1f at Tipperary but lesser efforts twice since, including over this trip last time; cheekpieces need to work.
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12th

3

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Glimmerglass

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: John James Feane

Third over 1m1f at Tipperary but lesser efforts twice since, including over this trip last time; cheekpieces need to work.

14/1

14th

16

(14)

5th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:20 Naas

Glimmerglass

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

midfield

14/1

5th

2

(9)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Glimmerglass

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

towards rear

15/2

Form: 274437 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't been beaten far on a number of occasions on turf and on the AW; lesser run over C&D last time might have come too soon and could bounce back
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Payout
Exacta €232.40
Straight Forecast €143.51
Tricast €1016.02
Trifecta €933.40

Selections

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