November 15 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam Group-placed 1m-1m2f winner (inc Brazilian 2yo/AW; RPR 104), half-sister to Brazilian 1m2f Group 2 winner Energia Halo; late-starter is by a leading sire from a Brazilian damline; yard respected so worth a market check.
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4th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Captain Hanley

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel in May and Punchestown last month; failed to match that form at Wexford last Friday; interesting that he makes a quick reappearance with Colin Keane booked; turf Flat form is modest but not without a chance if reproducing last winter's best AW form.

7/1

6th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

16:47 Wexford

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Modest on the Flat but has shown an aptitude for hurdling; runner up in both completed starts at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) in May and Punchestown (23.5f, gd-yld) 26 days ago; in between those runs unseated early at Kilbeggan; big player.

8/1

2nd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

0-18 on Flat but promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel when staying on well to take the runner-up spot despite suffering interference (2m4f, good to yielding) and the winner easily followed up next time; unseated at the second when saddle slipped at Kilbeggan; worth another chance, although trip is an unknown.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: /334/3 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was third at Killarney over 1m3f on heavy before a respectable hurdle run at Cork; the blinkers worn then are replaced by cheekpieces today; has been disappointing overall but should have a big chance if showing his form on this surface.
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2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Realism

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Ex-Joseph O'Brien; Group 3-placed third (of six) behind Luxembourg in 2022 Royal Whip; placed once from nine starts over hurdles; potentially interesting on first run for Enda Bolger.

9/2

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose maiden was third at Killarney over 1m3f on heavy before a respectable hurdle run at Cork; the blinkers worn then are replaced by cheekpieces today; has been disappointing overall but should have a big chance if showing his form on this surface.

2/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Realism

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pressed leader, led after 2f

2/1

Form: 6523

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best befforts when placed in turf maidens at Navan and the Curragh over 1m2f; well beaten in a Galway maiden hurdle last time but has to be respected back on the level with cheekpieces added; handled this surface on his debut.
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9th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; tailed off on stable debut in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Sligo 10 days ago; others preferred.

50/1

13th

5

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly and rated 70; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.

16/1

Form: 8925

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Solid runs the last twice when runner-up in a maiden over 1m here and a close fifth in a Punchestown maiden over 1m1f; this trip could bring about more improvement so is one to consider.
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5th

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid strike rate on the AW (4-8) but remains a maiden on turf after seven starts; however, ran an excellent race to finish a 4l second of 12 in this headgear at the Curragh last time (1m2f, gd-fm); enters calculations off the same mark here.

5/2

2nd

7

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M D O’Callaghan

All four wins on AW; weak turf record (0-6) is a concern; booking of the very experienced Siobhan Rutledge is the main positive; new headgear combination.

10/1

Form: 50

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a turf maiden and a claimer at this track; yard's second-string and others preferred.
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1

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Tassarolo

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Back to form with 1.5l third of 15 behind in-form Arch Enemy at Killarney (11.5f, good) five days ago; might prefer a bit of an ease in the ground, but place claims again off the same mark.

9/2

3rd

2

(15)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Tassarolo

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Last year's win in this race came off 1lb lower (soft); winning hurdler has been running okay on the Flat of late but good bit more needed and draw hasn't been kind.

10/1

Form: 22-34

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat on turf and AW for Charlie Appleby in UK; a bit below his best after a break on debut for this yard at the Curragh (1m4f) but can improve from that and has a solid chance.
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2nd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Tribal Star

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here.

7/1

11th

14

(20)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Star

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Brought over from Ireland for five British races and ran well every time, including when fourth in this contest last year and third in the Chester Plate last month; he didn't win any of them, though, and has taken just one Irish handicap; plenty seemingly needs to go right if he's to win this but he has a place chance despite wide draw.

18/1

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners incl' Jesse Evans (1m6f/1m7f Flat, RPR 102; bumper/smart 2m-2m2f jumps); dam 1m2f winner (56), half-sister to US 1m4f Grade 2 winner Oscar Dominguez; useful dual-purpose pedigree but cost only 2,500Euros as a 3yo; late-starter seems best watched.
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1

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Jessies Dreamgirl

12st 4lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: Noel C Kelly

Struggled on handicap/stable debut early this month; does not look well handicapped, but talented young point-to-point rider claims a useful 7lb.

25/1

14

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:00 Bellewstown

Jessies Dreamgirl

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

Weak AW form on Flat; outran 100-1 odds when fourth at Kilbeggan in April on first hurdles start; failed to reproduce that form at Downpatrick on second attempt

33/1

13

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:40 Downpatrick

Jessies Dreamgirl

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Showed very little on the Flat but ran well for a long way on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan in April, outrunning odds of 100-1; needs to settle better this time and may encounter slower ground if the rain arrives.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; closely related to Hungarian 7f winner Nicolene; dam French Listed-placed 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 96) from the family of 1m4f Group 2 winner Now We Can; decent pedigree and cost 15,000GBP as a yearling; worth a market check.
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16th

16

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Inthesmallhours

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: A Oliver

Dundalk maiden winner in December; has beaten just one rival home in first two turf handicaps at Sligo (10.5f, soft) and Leopardstown (1m2f, good); yard going well but she's hard to fancy on those last two efforts.

16/1

10th

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Inthesmallhours

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Easy winner of 1m4f AW maiden just before Christmas 2024; did not appear in 2025; soft ground was probably against her on recent comeback at Sligo, eased after her chance had gone.

12/1

10th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Inthesmallhours

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A Oliver

Easy winner of 1m4f AW maiden just before Christmas 2024, but not seen since; could be on a fair mark and trainer does well here, but stiff task all the same on turf/handicap debut.

10/1

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to winners Maybe (7f 2yo Group 1; dam of 2,000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior) and Fluff (1m; dam of St Leger winner Continuous); by a leading sire and a top-class damline but sold for only 30,000gns in February; still worth a market check.
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9th

6

(13)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

La Punt

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

25-1 and showed very little when 11th of 13 in a maiden here a fortnight ago; down in trip.

33/1

9th

6

(13)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

La Punt

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

25-1 and showed very little when 11th of 13 in a maiden here a fortnight ago; down in trip.

33/1

11th

10

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

La Punt

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E J O’Neill

prominent

22/1

9/1

Form: 3385 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts on first two runs over 1m2f-1m4f but below that level twice since; tongue-tie worn at Gowran is removed; needs to return to her earlier form to feature.
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3

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sacred Oath

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark over C&D last January and a solid fourths twice after; below that level when last seen but has to be respected back here off an attractive mark.

13/2

19

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Sacred Oath

11st 12lb

J: Pat Shanahan

T: D K Weld

Placed turf form before winning 1m2f AW maiden in March in first-time cheekpieces; couple of good turf runs since; one to consider.

13/2

9th

10

(3)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Sacred Oath

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Beaten six times before winning a 1m2f AW maiden; gave her running to finish fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) and looks handicapped about right.

6/1

Form: 09089

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in five maidens and best wait for handicaps; cheekpieces added.
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13th

13

(2)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Of Beauty

9st 3lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Griffin

prominent

20/1

9

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Of Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Griffin

Hasn't beaten many home in six maiden starts at large odds; first-time blinkers added to tongue-tie; makes little appeal.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Of Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Griffin

never better than midfield, weakened over 1f out

66/1

Form: 000

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three maidens, including two at this track; wait for handicaps
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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

Form: 08

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; runner-up in a bumper on debut last year but below that level since; well beaten in two Flat maidens so can't be fancied
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2nd

3

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Is She Now

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden who was quick to make her mark for Daragh Bourke, landing 1m5f classified event at Ayr before following up in 1m4f Musselburgh handicap later in June; posted another good effort under a penalty with fourth at Ayr (1m5f) last time; major player.

5/4

4th

4

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Is She Now

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Well beaten in a low-grade Irish handicap hurdle in May but 2-2 for new stable since returning to the Flat last month, the wins gained over C&D (soft) and at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); probably still on a good mark under 4lb penalty for latter success, and commands respect in current mood.

9/4

1st

3

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Is She Now

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Landed a gamble on British/stable debut in 1m5f Ayr classified contest 11 days ago (soft), leading on the bridle 2f out before driven clear to win by 4l; today's underfoot conditions might be quicker, and this is a sharper track, but she could well be up to defying a 7lb rise.

2/1

Non-runners

Coney Rose, Powerful Hook Head, Santa Princess, Shaool

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dahab

The Irish Sun:

Realism

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Star

POSTDATA:

Tribal Star