September 16 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 8-6006

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of horses behind her in a couple of her Curragh runs this year; signs of improvement in first-time cheekpieces at Roscommon, but frequently-worn blinkers back on now instead.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner but just 1-23 on turf; well beaten at Bellewstown on return last time and will have to improve loads to win on these terms.

12/1

10th

5

(15)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

A close third at Dundalk last time (1m AW) where she often runs well and has won four times; thoroughly exposed now and only 1-22 on the grass.

12/1

3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 004740

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in a 1m maiden at Limerick; did not seem to stay an extended 1m1f at Ballinrobe in his first handicap; better when fourth over 7f at Gowran; down the field over this trip at Killarney last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner is now 0-16 on turf; encouraging yard debut at Listowel in late May and met trouble in running at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried but wide draw not ideal.

16/1

13th

1

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

James Henry

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

2-17 on AW, 0-15 on turf; did not appear again last year after finishing third of 19 in a 1m apprentice handicap at Leopardstown in May; after a year off, plenty to like about his stable debut at Listowel ten days ago, ran on to take third ahead of today's rival Linger For Longer.

4/1

3rd

3

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

James Henry

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Better AW performer; improved for better ground when a never-nearer third of 19 in an apprentice handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) when last seen around this time last year; best watched on return/stable debut.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 7400

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Did not seem to stay 1m2f on handicap debut at Sligo early last month; best run was in testing conditions at Roscommon; trainer's good record here is a positive, but he has plenty to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

15

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Miss Abby Jools

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Timothy Doyle

Is 1-16 on turf and no win since June 2023; not bad efforts the last twice in a Naas handicap and a Gowran claimer but more needed back in a handicap off this mark; others appeal more.

14/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Miss Abby Jools

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Three wins over this trip; solid enough handicap run at Naas last time but has a fair bit to find with some of these rivals today.

14/1

Form: 6-1138 CD BF

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins (all by narrow margins) over C&D during the winter season and another solid effort over 7f in April; possibly one race too many when an unplaced favourite four days later; returns after a good break, could go well for a rider who has won on her.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ellabella

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

10/1

18th

1

(16)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Ellabella

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Useful AW performer who won on her penultimate start but yet to show anything like the same level of form on turf; beaten 14l at Gowran last week.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

10th May 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Ellabella

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, soon raced in second, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

10/1

Form: 7004

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; some hope offered by fourth placing in a 16-runner contest at Gowran in first handicap and first attempt at this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Finke River

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

Former course winner (7f) hinted he could be on his way back when sixth here latest after sitting handy throughout; good draw and worth casting an eye over.

16/1

6th

8

(14)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Finke River

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

led early, soon prominent, bit short of room 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 9/00/0

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only win was for Jessica Harrington in 2018 on debut; after 19 months off was entitled to need her comeback run in April, but makes no appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(5)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Dragon Roll

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eamonn O’Connell

AW winner; only her third run in the last year and well beaten in the other two; makes little appeal.

66/1

18th

18

(5)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Dragon Roll

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eamonn O’Connell

AW winner; only her third run in the last year and well beaten in the other two; makes little appeal.

66/1

11th

13

(1)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dragon Roll

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins include 1m2f success here in 2022; absent since well beaten on soft at Gowran last April and likely to need this (5lb wrong).

16/1

11/2

Form: -00862 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
5-38 at this venue, 0-20 on turf; confirmed liking for this surface with second last month, though the winner appeared to have plenty in hand; still 5lb higher than at the time of his most recent win here last December.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-34 on turf; no success since December 2023; down the field in two starts this season.

25/1

10th

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-33 on turf; no success since December 2023 and never involved on seasonal return at Killarney 20 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th

15

(18)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

10/1

Form: 090

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to top-class sprinter Slade Power; undistinguished form in maidens; unexposed relative to these rivals, and interesting that his trainer (who knows the family well) thinks it is worth giving a shot at 1m for his handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who made a positive return to turf at Bellwstown (1m, soft) in April before finishing ninth at Limerick on yielding; bolted up on soft at Roscommon off 1lb lower last year so can be in the mix if rain comes.

14/1

9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 500720 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW; 0-21 on turf but managed a good effort when a neck over this trio at Killarney on his penultimate start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear

50/1

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

12th

26

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

40/1

Form: 976-2 BF

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a trio of sprint maidens last August/September; attracted good support when stepped up to this trip on his handicap debut here in January and found only one too good in a six-runner contest; gelded since then, could go close if fit enough on return from break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

Form: 599809 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Much better overall record on AW (4-42) than on turf (1-33); has been struggling on turf since 6f course win in March; return to this surface should help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: H D McGuigan

Multiple AW winner but not always the easiest to predict; back up in trip with Luke Morris up on this first run for a new trainer; market should be a good guide.

10/1

3

(8)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

Five of his six wins have come on AW, the latest at Dundalk in October (RPR 60); he is making his stable debut at a modest level and it will be no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

8/1

7

(12)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

Four-time course winner; best recent form at 6f but has wins over this trip; while capable from this mark, he seems to have lost his way of late and drawn wider than ideal.

7/1

12th
13 (15)
Helmet Star

12/1

Form: -00016

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Long-priced front-running winner over 7f at Gowran in June; unplaced over same course and trip on latest; tackles 1m for first time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Helmet Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Bird

T: J Larkin

Poor performer these days; rated 30 and no chance at these weights.

100/1

17th

20

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Helmet Star

8st 12lb

T: J Larkin

Second reserve; no realistic chance on recent form.

12/1

Form: 508760 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back at this venue last October/November; unplaced on all ten starts since then, but possible she will find form again; managed a satisfactory sixth over C&D in July; did not handle the track at Bellewstown last time; now 5lb lower than last winning mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 008073

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Slight improvement in evidence when seventh of 13 at 33-1 at Tipperary; another step in the right direction when third at Clonmel at the beginning of the month.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(5)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Invincible Ourse

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Kenneth Budds

14-race maiden and hasn't beaten a rival in two recent course starts.

66/1

13th

12

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Invincible Ourse

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: David Kenneth Budds

Maiden ran well in Clonmel handicap in September but never landed a blow back at 1m here later in month; longer trip could suit but improvement required; 7lb wrong.

16/1

14th

14

(11)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Invincible Ourse

8st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: David Kenneth Budds

midfield, pushed along and 3f out, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, soon became detached, eased inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 084038

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; plenty of encouragement from his penultimate run, when third of 17 over 6f at Naas; not one of his better efforts on the beach at Laytown last week; first reserve.
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9th

18

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025; went close in a 21-runner 5f handicap at Naas three starts ago; faded late into fifth behind Sovereign Cry when favourite back at Naas last time.

14/1

5th

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 4lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.

8/1

9th

2

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner; returned to form when second of 21 over 5f at Naas last week; has tended to show his best form at this distance, though also effective over 5f/7f; holds a definite chance

11/2

Form: 600807 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Kept very busy since Gowran win in June; this mark affords him a chance, since that success was gained off 3lb higher; second reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

12

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Corballis Flyer

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

No win since June 2022; lost form for Shark Hanlon last year and no sign of revival on debut for this stable over 1m here last month, though that run may have been needed; hard to fancy and mark due to drop another 7lb.

40/1

13

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Corballis Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Over three years without a win and failed to beat a single rival home in two starts last year; first run for new yard; passed over.

100/1

17th

13

(10)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Corballis Flyer

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Over two years without a win and last month's seasonal comeback run none too encouraging; 5lb wrong.

16/1

Form: 002530 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four wins and 15 places from 67 starts; on a long losing run at this stage, but has often run well in defeat during very busy 2021 and 2002 campaigns; third reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

Non-runners

Tawaazon, Corballis Flyer, Reverberation

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €32.90
Straight Forecast €24.44
Tricast €261.26
Trifecta €823.10

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Invincible Ourse

SPOTLIGHT:

Designer Cailin

POSTDATA:

Ellabella

RP Ratings (IRE):

Beleaguerment