October 18 / 17.10 Dundalk (AW)

17.10

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 842461 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Had won over shorter trips until C&D success a week ago when coming from well off the pace under today's rider; 5lb rise seems fine and big run expected.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

2nd
10 (5)
Picpoul

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 238398 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins here at up to 1m4f; ran well here in July; no surprise if she came on from recent run.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 712-39 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Clonmel winner over slightly shorter last year and good seasonal return at Naas in August; reportedly scoped badly when disappointing favourite at Leopardstown later in the month; has had a short break since and AW debut here with potential for more.
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2nd

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Beauparc

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Two wins apiece on turf and AW up to 1m4f; best turf effort this term when second at Gowran last month; not as good over 1m2f twice since; stepping back up to this trip will suit and cheekpieces added.

9/2

6th

2

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Beauparc

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard Keane

Gained a fourth win of her career at Dundalk (1m4f) in March; has won twice on turf and not beaten far at Gowran on penultimate (1m4f, yielding); nudged up 3lb for that and has never won off a mark this high; 1m2f may be on sharp side these days.

12/1

6th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Beauparc

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

In good form on AW during the winter and spring; stepped up from a moderate Sligo run when second in a 16-runner event over 1m4f at Gowran last time; generally reliable mare, though probably best over a little further than this.

6/1

Form: 920458

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat at times; okay run at Punchestown last time but opposable on only second AW start.
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21th

15

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty.

25/1

1st

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Sportingsilvermine

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Won last March/April on first two starts for yard; took just one of 16 races since but that was penultimate start (Beverley 1m2f, good to firm) and last month's third of 16 off this mark in a Class 2 at York (1m2f) was as good as he's ever been; stays 1m4f; not the percentage call but not impossible.

20/1

3rd

12

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who won his first two starts for this yard; took four runs to get going this term but he was strong in the betting when cashing in on a reduced mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; handicapper has wasted no time putting him back to this career-high mark, though.

16/1

Form: 760728

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished strongly to take second behind Elsa's Pride over C&D last month from a wide draw and didn't run at all badly over inadequate 1m at the Curragh 13 days ago; potentially major player.
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1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

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1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Oct 2024

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1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finished strongly to take second behind Elsa's Pride over C&D last month from a wide draw and didn't run at all badly over inadequate 1m at the Curragh 13 days ago; potentially major player.

7/1

Form: 077830 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last November off 64; pick of recent turf form when third at Cork on quick ground; will appreciate AW return.
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2nd

11

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January; 0-15 on turf; however, two runs this term not without promise but plenty more needed; tries a new trip.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Limestone Red

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January, 0-14 record on turf is a negative, but worth bearing in mind that his rating in this sphere is 15lb lower than his current AW mark.

12/1

8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: /7-002

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 2yo maiden for Joseph O'Brien in 2022 but precious little until fine effort here a week ago under positive ride in 1m4f handicap when second to a well-backed favourite; just 1lb higher here and shorter trip could suit, though will need to be smartly away from this wide draw.
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9th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Warrior Lion

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

29-race maiden who has struggled back over hurdles in his last two runs; finished second in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in January but was beaten 6l and that took his AW record to 0-12; down the list.

7/1

8th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up in basement-grade AW race in January but pulled up over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and now 0-28 overall; stable has much more obvious chance with Captain Cool.

25/1

8

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up on AW last month and now has first hurdle start for current yard; however, that recent Flat form is very modest, he's achieved little in this code, and he's yet to win after 27 attempts (seven over hurdles).

15/2

13/2

Form: 524341 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort on turf made winning AW debut over C&D last month, showing good attitude to hold off strong-finishing Redemptive Power; 2lb worse off with that rival now so closely matched; wide draw not ideal.
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2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

8th

9

(17)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Consistent sort on turf made winning AW debut over C&D last month, showing good attitude to hold off strong-finishing Redemptive Power; 2lb worse off with that rival now so closely matched; wide draw not ideal.

13/2

Form: 3d7039

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden ran well in 1m nursery here last autumn and has shown promise on couple of occasions at Gowran; not one to rule out.
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5

(13)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miami Sunshine

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

Ordinary efforts in handicaps at up to 10.5f; better effort in a 1m maiden last month; up in trip here with an attractive rider booking but plenty of reasons to oppose.

20/1

13th

5

(13)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miami Sunshine

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

Ordinary efforts in handicaps at up to 10.5f; better effort in a 1m maiden last month; up in trip here with an attractive rider booking but plenty of reasons to oppose.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Miami Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Distant third in a Gowran maiden before two lesser runs at this venue; plenty to find.

50/1

Form: 024210 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins on AW and first turf success came at Navan in July; well held off revised mark at same venue following month; probably a bit high in the handicap right now.
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11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

11th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched third turf win at Roscommon (1m4f, gd) two starts ago, beating Makaiah by 2.25l; stumbled and unseated early lto at Fairyhouse; needs more from career-high mark.

12/1

3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

Form: 040630 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here (1m) in fillies' maiden in February; lost her way since and now tries a new trip.
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9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden winner here last year for John McConnell; three runs for her current trainer in handicaps over 1m and over this trip and not badly treated; drawn wide but should go well.

9/2

6th

9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, bit short of room 3f out, towards rear 2f out, ran on well up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

9/2

Form: 002142

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Tipperary winner (1m1f, good) did well to hang around for fourth after setting a strong pace here over 1m last month before another game front-running effort at Navan nine days ago when ultimately outstayed over 1m2f; bold bid again expected but vulnerable stamina-wise.
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10th

3

(17)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Special Angel

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

0-13 at this venue; won from 8lb lower on turf in September but has struggled in two recent C&D efforts.

20/1

10th

3

(17)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Special Angel

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

0-13 at this venue; won from 8lb lower on turf in September but has struggled in two recent C&D efforts.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Special Angel

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

in touch with leaders, raced in fourth behind clear leaders after 2f

9/1

Form: 421708 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.
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13th

4

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Blackcastle Storm

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.

14/1

9th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Blackcastle Storm

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent on inner, not fluent 4th, went second halfway, not fluent 3 out

28/1

12/1

Form: 585628

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
First-time visor triggered an improved show when going close at Clonmel (1m1f, good) but then ran flat behind a couple of these over C&D; blinkers now replace visor.
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16th

6

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Step To Somewhere

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Began the campaign well with a Navan handicap third over 1m2f; subsequent form much less appealing; beaten 20l in a maiden last time.

6/1

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Step To Somewhere

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Some decent handicap runs including over 1m2f on return at Navan; however, was beaten 21l at Fairyhouse since and needs to rebound in a major way to figure.

6/1

13th

12

(17)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Step To Somewhere

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; went close off 63 on handicap debut at Clonmel last September (9.5f, good); returned from break with third of 13 at Navan (1m2f, good); each-way contender if the ground doesn't soften.

14/1

Non-runners

Aljadel, Gushing, Tartaraghan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €181.90
Straight Forecast €106.32
Tricast €436.92
Trifecta €850.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Redemptive Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Beauparc

POSTDATA:

Redemptive Power

The Irish Sun:

Beauparc