October 04 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45

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Michael Cooney Memorial Maiden

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Michael Cooney Memorial Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Encouraging belated debut when a distant second at Cork last month behind a well backed improving favourite; likely to come on for that and switch of surface should be fine.
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9th

4

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Dual winner who is 1-1 at this track, the win coming in 7f handicap (good) last month on his penultimate start; disappointing favourite off this mark at Musselburgh 18 days ago but a bounce back can't be ruled out.

13/2

5th

1

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Black Storm

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Seems versatile ground-wise; first turf win when beating one in tremendous form (won again since) over 7f at Catterick latest but had been a shade unfortunate not to win over C&D in June, when just losing concentration at a fatal stage; back up 4lb but was close behind a well-treated one in this race last year off the same mark; solid chance.

11/4

1st

6

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Black Storm

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Beaten 16 times since a Dundalk maiden win in October 2024; series of good runs this summer, including tried in blinkers at Ayr last week, but he has work to do with Runninsonofagun on that evidence.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -56562

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet when beaten half a length over C&D a fortnight ago when she stuck to her task in good style; suspicion return to maiden company will be a bit too tough.
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14th

5

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Mags

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Ian O’Connor

Dismal form in four outings (two this season) since winning at Dundalk in November 2024; can be ruled out.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 46668

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promising Leopardstown debut over this trip but he hasn't matched that since including on handicap debut most recently; bit to prove right now.
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3rd

2

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

An Mhi Abu

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final 110yds

12/1

8th

3

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

An Mhi Abu

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has shown definite ability in a quartet of maidens; tongue-tied for her handicap debut and the market may prove a good guide.

8/1

6th

3

(1)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:35 Cork

An Mhi Abu

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Green under pressure but ran a big race in fourth in a decent Leopardstown maiden (7f, good) on debut; got tapped for toe at Fairyhouse and Limerick since and needs to improve.

12/1

Form: 40-09

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far on debut and back to form when beaten 3l over C&D a fortnight ago on handicap debut; tougher task back in a maiden though.
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13th

11

(2)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back wins in C&D handicaps during August 2025; now 3lb lower than for the last of those and a slow start was no help back here last time, having previously hinted at a return to form at Naas; the return of a hood should be a good thing.

12/1

9th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Altimara

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D last year, including this race; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best on first two runs this year; step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse; big chance after fifth in Naas race won by Zheleznaya Dama.

6/1

5th

1

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Altimara

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown last year; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best first two runs this year, but step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse 33 days ago; definite each-way chance.

12/1

Form: 753546

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in maidens before a sixth on handicap debut a fortnight ago from a mark of 68; tougher task here and widest draw to overcome.
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5th

11

(14)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, soon went second, weakened inside final furlong, lost fourth towards finish

20/1

6th

7

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Remains a maiden after five starts but she has ability and ran well on her sole AW start when third here over a mile in July; her opening mark is fair and she should go well from an inside draw.

9/1

4th

12

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens.

7/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Last on debut but showed a bit more when sixth on belated return at Fairyhouse last week; might come on for that and has an each-way squeak.
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3rd

11

(17)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tiffany Twisted

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Last of 10 on debut but has run with credit in two subsequent maidens and was unsuited by a slow tempo when sixth over C&D three weeks ago; widest draw isn't ideal but has place claims given that she's less exposed than most in here.

6/1

6th

14

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tiffany Twisted

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

midfield

15/2

6th

11

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Tiffany Twisted

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Was 25-1 for her debut at Punchestown (7f, good to yielding) last year and she failed to beat a rival home; in good hands but returns from over a year off and can only be watched unless there is market support.

33/1

20/1

Form: 068

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Low-key debut before sixth in a Gowran maiden and failed to improve in a fillies' maiden at Fairyhouse since; others preferred.
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9th

7

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Profit Surge

9st 9lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a 7f Gowran claimer on her last run for Ger Keane; well below her best on two starts for this stable; others more likely.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Profit Surge

11st 12lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Very consistent on turf this year for former yard, culminating with Gowran claimer win (7f, good) last month; failed to see out the mile on stable debut nine days ago; career-high mark to overcome.

9/1

4th

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Profit Surge

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has finished in the first three in her last six races on turf; narrowly denied in a 7f claimer at this venue in May; backed that up with third placings in a maiden at Bellewstown and a handicap at Naas; thoroughly deserved her win in a 7f claimer here last month; has joined Ian Donoghue and can continue to pay her way.

7/2

Form: 84

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Stepped forward from a low-key debut when fourth of 11 in a Fairyhouse maiden last week; needs another step forward but that's possible if she settles better and one to consider.
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8th

3

(7)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Overdue Revival

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Only had the six races and closed in late on when third behind Sam's Xpress and Hezahunk here 19 days ago; might need an extra furlong ideally but one for the shortlist.

7/1

Form: 47

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
7l fourth of 11 on debut wasn't devoid of promise but didn't improve stepped up to 1m2f at Navan last month; mixed signs about whether this trip will suit.
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9th

9

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Our Katie Girl

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

midfield

10/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

15:45 Navan

Our Katie Girl

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

Half-sister to this year's Galway Hurdle winner Nurburgring out of a half-sister to Shamardal; 18-1, nice debut when staying on into fourth over 1m here a fortnight ago; not much to find with third home Liltia but has 5l to make up on North Africa; longer trip promises to suit.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Navan

Our Katie Girl

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Seventh foal; half-sister to the Galway Hurdle winner Nurburgring and two other winners; dam French 1m4f winner, half-sister to Group 1 winner Shamardal.

14/1

Form: 635360

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 and while he showed promise earlier in the year, he's hard to recommend after failing to beat a rival at Listowel last week; AW debut.
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6th

3

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:42 Clonmel

Louiescall

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: David Harry Kelly

Has backed up a maiden hurdle win at Tramore with two pleasing Flat runs; finished third of 18 over 1m4f at Cork, and second of 15 over 1m6f at Listowel, both races won by the same horse; can keep up the good work in his first handicap hurdle.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Louiescall

10st 0lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: David Harry Kelly

Back to form in winning a Tramore maiden hurdle and backed that up with a 3l third of 18 over 1m4f at Cork; returning to further is probably a good move and claimer takes 7lb off his back this time.

8/1

3rd

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Louiescall

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: David Harry Kelly

Poor in two Flat runs on return from a break but bounced back with a maiden hurdle win at Tramore on latest; that will have boosted confidence but this trip may be on the sharp side back on the level.

16/1

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two runs at huge odds so far, including at Down Royal on Monday; needs this for a mark.
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11

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:10 Roscommon

Silk Degrees

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

Has shown pretty much nothing in four Flat runs and a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick.

66/1

10

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:40 Downpatrick

Silk Degrees

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: S R B Crawford

Shown nothing in four Flat runs and not really bred for this; new yard returning from 233 days off.

100/1

11

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Silk Degrees

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: M G Quinn

Well held at huge odds in three runs so far; new trip and headgear may help but others are more convincing.

66/1

100/1

Form: —

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed very little when 80-1 for her debut over this C&D back in March.
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13th

12

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sliogan

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way in four maidens and no better on handicap debut when finishing last of 11 around here over 2m latest; first-time cheekpieces; passed over.

33/1

13th

12

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sliogan

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way in four maidens and no better on handicap debut when finishing last of 11 around here over 2m latest; first-time cheekpieces; passed over.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sliogan

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way in four maidens, three here; steps up hugely in trip on her handicap bow.

33/1

Non-runners

Lohengrin, Yaxchilan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.50
Straight Forecast €8.82
Trifecta €43.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Princess Aurea

SPOTLIGHT:

Black Storm

The Irish Sun:

Mags

POSTDATA:

Princess Aurea