August 15 / 16.10 Dundalk (AW)

16.10

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Bar One Racing Mourne Handicap

  • Prize money: £10907.56
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Bar One Racing Mourne Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 781001 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Phenomenal AW record (12-28) and Listed winner over C&D two years ago; second in what was probably a stronger renewal of this last year; impressed over 5f here last month; big weight but every chance under capable apprentice.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Has 15 AW wins to his name and been running well in defeat lately, including behind Daamberdiplomat; below his best in a C&D claimer last time so will have to improve upon that.

13/2

2nd

2

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Has 15 AW wins to his name, including eight at this venue but none since October 2023; did well to get within 3/4l of Valiant Force over 5f here in October and again took second behind that useful sort over this trip three weeks ago; stable 6-24 here this year; excellent chance at these weights.

8/11

2nd

3

(2)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

pressed winner, challenging when ridden over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 004047 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts on turf, on which he's a four-time winner, lately but won off this mark on last AW outing in December; stablemate of Harry's Bar not discounted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-2179 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won on turf for second time at Naas in April; likeable type but trainer does well here and must be a reason why 5yo is only making his AW debut now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

Form: 2703-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Good start for new yard when third at the Curragh last weekend; all five wins for Kieran Cotter were over 5f and yet to win, albeit far from disgraced, in three runs on this surface.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

12/1

Form: 3430-5

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins in UK over 7f/1m and his fifth of 17 on Irish bow at Cork was over 7f in April; not seen since and drop to 6f a worry.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

12/1

16/1

Form: 543110 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins on turf last month and has won twice here but new mark may be beyond him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

14:35 Bellewstown

Ampeson

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on from 1f out, went fourth towards finish, never near to challenge

7/2

1st

1

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Ampeson

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, headway but short of room on inner from 2f out, switched left and challenging inside final furlong, ran on well and led towards finish

8/1

4th

7

(11)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 39y

16:35 Leopardstown

Ampeson

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

Better horse on AW rated 88 as opposed to 77 on turf; still holds some sort of chance in theory if he managed to run up to that rating.

8/1

25/1

Form: 40-509 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut winner over C&D last year; too free in recent starts and sole 3yo in the line-up faces stiff task here; 3lb wrong.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Anatoli

9st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: John James Feane

Looked potentially smart when winning here at 2; nothing to recommend this year and eye-shields are tried; hard to fancy.

25/1

11th

9

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Down Royal

Anatoli

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Won a Dundalk maiden on debut in 2021 but hasn't won since and badly out of form in two runs this term.

25/1

13th

4

(8)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

19:00 Limerick

Anatoli

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Has shown little since successful debut on the AW in September 2021 although entitled to come on for last week's Curragh comeback run; eye shield and tongue tie now fitted.

16/1

14/1

Form: 706079 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four wins here and not as good on turf; fourth to Dream Today on last visit in December and now 4lb lower; blinkers tried.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(9)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has been a fine servant over the years, winning five times here, including his first success at this trip last time; has to defy a 6lb rise but still respected.

9/2

1st

1

(8)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford

towards rear, steady headway 2f out, soon short of room then squeezed through to challenge, ridden to lead from 1f out, ran on final 110yds

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford

Fifth for the fourth race on the spin over 1m here a fortnight ago and shaped like a return to 7f would be fine last time; eased another 1lb and has a much better draw this time.

3/1

11/1

Form: 135275 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won six races here last year including over this trip; no match for Harry's Bar last time and speed merchant is probably best over the minimum distance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(9)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:47 Dundalk (AW)

Adams Barbour

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Lee Smyth

midfield, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

20/1

9th

8

(4)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Adams Barbour

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Lee Smyth

Losing run goes back to a course hat-trick in January/February 2022; out of the money on his last seven visits to this track, a majority of them over 5f; plenty to find at this stage.

16/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Adams Barbour

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Lee Smyth

Losing run goes back to a course hat-trick two years ago; not a bad run when beaten roughly 3l over C&D last month and eased 1lb; very well treated if he can build on that.

7/1

14/1

Form: 022754 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner here; runner-up twice on turf last month; not as good since and 3lb wrong here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

Form: 784940 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent at a lower level but very hard to win with; 6lb wrong and hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

11/2

Form: 167331 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Naas winner was good second (led) off this mark at the Curragh on Saturday; has won around here and respected given the form she's in at present.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(3)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Rosetta

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James McAuley

prominent, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

12th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Rosetta

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: James McAuley

upset in stalls, dwelt start, always towards rear, ridden 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong

11/2

1st

8

(11)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:10 Naas

Sister Rosetta

8st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James McAuley

made all at good pace, led clearly against far rail, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed but kept on strongly inside final furlong, always doing enough

10/1

Form: 625118 CD

Last run: 125 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins including four claimers at this venue; done no favours by the draw when never landing a blow in lesser heat at the Curragh on Saturday; 2lb wrong and this company may be too hot for him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

Seven of his eight wins have come at this venue but below best of late, well held in claimer a fortnight ago from wide draw; others preferred.

8/1

5th

4

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on far side of group under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

Non-runners

Rocky Dreams

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.90
Straight Forecast €22.72
Tricast €84.21
Trifecta €75.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry's Bar

RP Ratings (IRE):

Adams Barbour

TOPSPEED:

Adams Barbour

POSTDATA:

Harry's Bar

The Irish Sun:

Harry's Bar