September 16 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 102343 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in March on debut for this yard and has been running well since returning to turf; has reached the first four on his last four starts and never beaten far; looks likely to make his presence felt again.
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14th

4

(13)

26th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Coviglia

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

Has won four on AW including two over C&D; well held by Nibras Rainbow on running here in December.

20/1

12th

4

(4)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Coviglia

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: H D McGuigan

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 861154 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two wins over this trip earlier this summer, earning an aggregate 10lb rise; not beaten far when fifth of 18 behind Barnhill Rose at Naas; holding her form well judged on fourth at Bellewstown, with Barnhill Rose behind.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 083018

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer at Leopardstown in August; big burden here; others preferred on the evidence of last month's Gowran handicap run.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

Form: -70070 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW in Britain; not much worthwhile form in recent seasons; up against it.
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11th

10

(5)

15th Aug 2024

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1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Double Martini

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

9th

14

(12)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Double Martini

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden ran okay on last month's comeback at Leopardstown; visor tried here but hard to fancy from 9lb out of handicap.

25/1

8th

11

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Double Martini

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Went close at Dundalk on first 2023 run; nothing of note in his form since then; in rear at Dundalk on only start this year.

33/1

14/1

Form: 000808 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Should at least be suited by a return to this venue, the scene of his three wins, the most recent off a 12lb higher mark 17 months ago; met some trouble in running last time in a Bellewstown race in which Coviglia was third.
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8th

8

(8)

15th Aug 2024

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1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Stop On Red

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear

4/1

8th

9

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Stop On Red

9st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Miss Katy Brown

Hard to win with but definite return to form at Dundalk 12 days ago, produced with every chance after completely blowing the start when beaten short-head; major player if getting a level break but often a slow-starter.

7/2

2nd

13

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Stop On Red

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

lost many lengths start, recovered in rear after 1f

8/1

Form: 413582 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First AW run; every chance on the form she has shown on turf in recent months, highlighted by a 1m Naas win and two placed efforts at Gowran; did not look suited by the track at Bellewstown, where The Bog Bank finished in front of her.
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9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

10/1

Form: 908-04

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when fourth at Gowran in May; winner Urban Oasis went on to much better things, making it four wins from his last five starts when landing the Ulster Derby.
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16th

15

(9)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 164y

14:20 Navan

Adams Angel

8st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Francis Casey

13-race maiden on the Flat; blinkered when 2l fourth at Dundalk last October; been hurdling without much joy lately.

50/1

2

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:15 Tramore

Adams Angel

10st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Francis Casey

in touch with leaders, mistake 6th, not fluent 7th, soon pushed along briefly, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last

66/1

17th

1

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

13:57 Naas

Adams Angel

11st 7lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Francis Casey

towards rear of midfield, steadied and weakening when not fluent 2 out, made no impression

66/1

8th
13 (6)
Tanseeq

14/1

Form: 570070 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two wins were gained early in his career in Britain; placed only twice from 13 runs at this venue; form has been uneven this season, best displays at Cork and Leopardstown in June, fifth both times.
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15

(7)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Dundalk (AW)

Tanseeq

8st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: H D McGuigan

4th

14

(16)

11th Apr 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tanseeq

8st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: H D McGuigan

Only 2-37; respectable fourth over C&D before never threatening when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton (7f); better expected returned to 1m.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tanseeq

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

10/1

Form: 000-80 CD

Last run: 238 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Low-grade handicapper who has managed to win four times at this venue (from 22 starts); struggled here last winter; pulled-up in a maiden hurdle at Galway festival; now 16lb lower than last winning mark; interesting with top jockey booked.
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11th

10

(4)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jackmel

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Kevin Michael Smith

midfield

50/1

9th

11

(5)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jackmel

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Michael Smith

midfield, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

10/1

9

30th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:00 Galway

Jackmel

11st 12lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Kevin Michael Smith

midfield, mistake and dropped to rear 1st, slightly hampered 3rd, pulled up before 3 out

150/1

6/1

Form: 361583 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f here in February off 45; good run after a break when third in a recent turf claimer at Gowran; may be a bit sharper now.
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13th

13

(4)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Chica Power

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: A J Martin

Weak form since 2023 C&D claimer win; has plunged in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 55-30

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in maidens at this venue at two; in rear on handicap debut at Killarney, leaving him with plenty to find.
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9th

9

(16)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Scipios Defense

9st 5lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Perhaps a horse to give rookie rider experience, she has tough draw, but tends to run some good races here so not hopeless at big price; can be free.

14/1

7th

5

(15)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Scipios Defense

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Down the field in her three handicaps, latterly in blinkers; more new headgear now tried and must improve.

25/1

11th

3

(14)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Scipios Defense

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out

10/1

Form: 00089

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Good 7lb claimer aboard but hard to fancy on the form of two handicap attempts on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

8

(15)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lifeinthefastlane

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, pushed along towards near side 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon no extra, eased final 110yds

16/1

Form: 005068

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden; initially rated 77 after a couple of promising runs last autumn; possible that she could avail of a declining mark if blinkers do the trick.
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7

(6)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Princess Azure

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Mrs John Harrington

Runs the odd decent race but not yesterday at Bellewstown when finishing down the field; essentially disappointing.

14/1

13th

5

(12)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Azure

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, pushed along 3f out, lost position 2f out, soon dropped to rear, eased from over 1f out (jockey said filly did not handle the racing surface; vet reported the filly to be post race normal)

8/1

8th

6

(19)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Cork

Princess Azure

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders up the centre, midfield when pushed along 3f out, ridden and some headway 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds, eased towards finish

14/1

Form: 09045

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three maidens; her first two handicaps runs (fourth of 15 at Killarney and fifth of15 at Bellewstown) have been good enough to suggest she may win a minor race at some stage.
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8

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Scarriff

10st 6lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Campaigned mostly at Musselburgh since June 2024 and yet to win away from that venue; last few efforts don't augur well and switching to Redcar is an unknown.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Led close home to win four-runner race here (1m1f, good) in July and ran at least as well when close second over that trip last month; contender if judged on that form but needs to better her last couple of efforts.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Both of her wins have been at this track, the more recent last month under Alfie Redman over 1m1f, before finishing runner-up on her next start; below her best at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but she may well bounce back now returning to this track.

11/2

Form: 140006 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m claimer at Killarney in July before a promising enough yard debut in a handicap company Gowran; gone off the boil a bit since; 0-7 on AW but placed three times; first reserve.
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4

(5)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, pushed along briefly, towards rear, dropped to last when eased and pulled up after 3f, looked to go wrong

14/1

9th

3

(12)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, soon midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

midfield, ridden and prominent under 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

33/1

Form: 3-4249 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Last run was over jumps in May; some fair Flat form early in the season, notably when second of 17 in a 1m handicap at Naas in April; C&D fourth earlier that month also implies an each-way chance in this grade; second reserve.
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0

4

8th Aug 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

19:00 Roscommon

Lucky Number

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Only win came on the Flat back in 2019; ran okay on the AW last month but was tailed off in new headgear at Naas (1m, soft) and was behind when falling on his chase debut in February (66-1).

40/1

13th

15

(18)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lucky Number

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Oliver McKiernan

midfield

16/1

6th

13

(6)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Lucky Number

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Oliver McKiernan

Poor sort on the Flat nowadays; last seen when falling in a beginners chase at Thurles in February.

25/1

Form: 03-000 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner has been out of form this year; hard to make for him at the moment; third reserve.
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12th

8

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Will Be King

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Won twice at this venue for Joseph O'Brien early in his career (2019 and 2020); absent throughout 2023 and 2024; did well on his reappearance over an extended 1m at Wolverhampton last month, ran prominently all the way and beat all bar the favourite; strong contender if replicating that form.

4/1

2nd

12

(8)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Will Be King

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John C McConnell

A fair 1m/1m2f winner at his best but not nearly so good when last seen out in 2023; this Irish veteran is refitted with a tongue-tie on his comeback run.

8/1

Non-runners

Scarriff, Rosie Rock, Lucky Number, Will Be King

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Payout
Exacta €26.30
Straight Forecast €28.78
Tricast €200.45
Trifecta €267.50

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Princess Azure

SPOTLIGHT:

Barnhill Rose

POSTDATA:

The Bog Bank

The Irish Sun:

Coviglia