September 23 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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  • 0m 5f 0y
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 949-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Had three of these behind when third of 20 over 5f at Navan on seasonal/handicap debut after best part of a year off; AW bow (dam won on it); clearly handicapped to win races but drawn wide.
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10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

2nd
4 (1)
Eglish

11/1

Form: 508870 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins including five here; not in great form on turf but likely to put up a much better show back here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eglish

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Five of her six wins have come here; not easy to win with these days and on a near two-year losing sequence but she was only beaten a length over 5f here a fortnight ago and she should relish the step back up in trip.

5/1

2nd

11

(15)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eglish

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

Five of her six wins have come here but hasn't been successful over this trip yet and entitled to need this after 175 days off.

7/1

Form: 858028

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Close fourth in C&D handicap during the winter; bumped into one when second of 21 at the Curragh last month and got no run at Down Royal latest; handicapped to win but draw is a killer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Sosallycanwait

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

28-race maiden who was too keen at Navan earlier this month; has run well here before but her record is off-putting.

15/2

8th

9

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Sosallycanwait

8st 11lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Leanne Breen

Longstanding maiden was twice placed at this track last summer when also runner-up in big field at Naas; better for comeback at Dundalk.

22/1

Form: 538756 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dual C&D winner in the spring and has been running solid races on turf including when beaten around 2l at Fairyhouse on Monday (6f); definite chance if he gets in.
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8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

5th

4

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; not beaten far in fifth on latest; has gained a majority of his course wins over 5f.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Added tenth course win here last time over 6f (seven-time winner over 5f); that success was his first since September 2024; up 5lb, but he's still fairly treated compared to some of his previous wins.

7/2

Form: 430200 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Johnny Levins earlier in the year including over this trip at Navan although probably better over a bit further nowadays; went close over 7f at Gowran last month; well held twice since.
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14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

12/1

Form: 004279

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed speed over this trip when fourth of 17 at Navan and second of 14 at Bellewstown in early summer; not as good since; just a second try on AW; tongue-tie back on for the first time this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(7)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kilonova

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

led, headed and prominent after 1f, bit short of room on inner after 2f, ridden but no extra towards far side from under 2f out

12/1

9th

17

(19)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Kilonova

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Michael Mulvany

ducked right start, in touch with leaders towards near side, ridden over 1f out, no impression when bit short of room inside final furlong

18/1

15/2

Form: 064004

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Fourth in handicap/maiden company at Down Royal; Keane booked and cheekpieces replace hood; prominent racer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(3)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Troy Top

9st 5lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Leanne Breen

midfield

25/1

11th

10

(7)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:30 Dundalk (AW)

Troy Top

9st 7lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Leanne Breen

dwelt start, always towards rear

16/1

11th

9

(8)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Troy Top

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Leanne Breen

One of three runners for the stable; Colin Keane in the saddle, as he was an unplaced run over 5f here in September; yet to reach the first three in eight outings.

10/1

Form: 484443

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Plenty of placed form, including on AW, in Britain and best form at this trip; not beaten far off 59 when third of six at Goodwood last month; Irish debut.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

18

(15)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

My Joker

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after 25 starts handles this ground but isn't easy to fancy.

28/1

8th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

My Joker

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Ex-British gelding who is 0-24 overall and has a basement handicap mark; shouldn't be good enough.

40/1

Form: 730-00

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Effective AW performer in Britain with a 6f win to his name at Wolverhampton and plenty of placed form; should be all the better for a couple of turf runs during the summer and likely to show a bit more on this surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(20)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Alphonse Karr

8st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Fergal Birrane

Has tumbled in the ratings; moderate AW/turf form in 2022; would be competitive if reproducing his 2021 British AW form.

25/1

9th

13

(15)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Alphonse Karr

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Fergal Birrane

Won a novice on Tapeta in Britain but on a losing run since and hasn't shown much since joining this yard; widest draw.

33/1

8th

7

(1)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Alphonse Karr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Fergal Birrane

AW winner in Britain; coming down the handicap but slowly back to form and was not beaten far in a better race last time; visor tried here and not without a chance.

14/1

Form: 038300

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well over C&D a couple of times during the winter and placed twice in 5f turf handicaps subsequently; well held last twice but could well do better from a decent draw back here.
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9th

15

(21)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Juno Beach

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Charles O’Brien

prominent towards near side

12/1

9th

16

(17)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Juno Beach

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Charles O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

14/1

5th

13

(12)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Juno Beach

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Charles O’Brien

prominent, disputing third halfway, ridden under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

18/1

Form: 474808

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
51-race maiden which kind of says it all but was second in this last year and was pipped over 6f here in October; second run for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

8

(12)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Kings View

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Lee Smyth

A 57-race maiden; poor form over the last 12 months and low-key reappearance at Navan last month.

50/1

27

(21)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

Kings View

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Lee Smyth

Third reserve; 57-race maiden and didn't beat many home on his return; enough to prove at present.

17th

17

(4)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Kings View

8st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Lee Smyth

raced far side, towards rear of midfield

16/1

8/1

Form: 594

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Half-brother Major Power was 7f specialist at this venue; has shown ability in 5f/6f turf maidens and interesting handicap debutant although poorly drawn.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

16

(7)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Creative Power

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

14/1

7th

7

(15)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Creative Power

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

upset in stalls, raced freely, midfield early, in touch with leaders going okay 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds (jockey said filly got upset in the stalls)

20/1

12th

9

(14)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Creative Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and edged left 2f out, soon beaten

8/1

40/1

Form: 670000

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden has been totally out of form including on first two starts for this yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Wait A Little

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden was regressive last year and very hard to make a case for her on first start for nearly seven months.

40/1

13th

13

(11)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Wait A Little

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: James M Barcoe

in rear throughout, became detached under 2f out

40/1

14th
14 (15)
Dequinto

33/1

Form: 000

Last run: 142 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has shown very little in 7f/1m maidens; drawn wide for handicap debut after over four months off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Dequinto

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Broke his duck at the 22nd attempt when landing six-runner Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) under Myla Coppins last month but didn't built on that in two handicaps over that C&D subsequently; might do better back in this sphere.

6/1

5th

6

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Finally got off the mark in classified event over C&D in February and he backed it up with a good fourth of nine in C&D handicap 15 days ago; races off a 5lb higher mark here but still ought to be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

9

(9)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made it 22nd-time lucky when seeing off Esque Elegance in a C&D classified contest (11-2) nine days ago; factoring in tonight's riding arrangements he's 3lb worse off with the reopposing runner-up, so whether he can confirm superiority is debatable.

11/2

Form: 250401 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Stalwart won for the eighth time (three of them here) on Monday when holding on over 6f at Fairyhouse; 7lb penalty and posted out wide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

15

(5)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

20:05 Fairyhouse

Pillar

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R K Watson

prominent

20/1

11th

9

(12)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pillar

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Dual C&D winner gained his eighth career success at Fairyhouse in September; has struggled since however and needs to bounce back.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9608-0

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 6f Redcar winner on debut for Philip Makin last year but has shown little since, including on seasonal/yard debut at Fairyhouse on Monday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

El Maga

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

0-17 since a winning debut two years ago and she's struggling for form.

25/1

6th

9

(9)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

El Maga

8st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Has gone 0-16 since a winning debut two years ago and she's struggling for form.

33/1

14th

11

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Fairyhouse

El Maga

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

towards rear

20/1

Form: 6-0000

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; maiden and very modest form in four starts for this yard; last of 15 behind Pillar at Fairyhouse.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(14)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Rosetta

9st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden under 2f out, soon no impression

50/1

13th

21

(12)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:00 Cork

Bella Rosetta

8st 11lb

J: Joe Doyle

T: Tom McGuinness

prominent up the centre, ridden over 2f out, weakened gradually from under 2f out (trainer said filly was found to be showing signs of being in season prior to racing)

66/1

17

(2)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Rosetta

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tom McGuinness

Third reserve; maiden and very modest form in four starts for this yard; last of 15 behind Pillar at Fairyhouse.

Non-runners

Pillar, El Maga, Bella Rosetta

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Payout
Exacta €38.70
Straight Forecast €32.96

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Juno Beach

POSTDATA:

Sosallycanwait

The Irish Sun:

My Joker

RP Ratings (IRE):

Eglish