October 07 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

Standard

Haughain Solicitors Handicap

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Haughain Solicitors Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 595497

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice in Britain early in his career but has been frustrating to follow since, despite some big runs in handicap company; bit too keen at Cork on latest, similarly on only previous visit here; others preferred.
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3rd

11

(12)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; didn't fare that well on his claimer debut last month but capable of better.

6/1

7th

2

(11)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:22 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

High class horse at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; first time in claiming company.

4/1

8th

5

(17)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, midfield on outer

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 22/1-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden (1m) for the Gosdens on Newcastle AW in April 2021 and defied 513-day absence to make winning start for new connections in Laytown amateur contest last month over 7f, showing awkward head carriage but keeping on well; interesting newcomer to handicap ranks and could well have more to offer.
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9th

4

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Cordouan

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season and tailed off on his return.

25/1

25th

23

(29)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Cordouan

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Has won twice at 7f, on the sand at Laytown and on good to firm in a Gowran claimer but he has run okay on soft before; soundly beaten when last seen here in October (6f, sft-hvy); probably best watched.

14/1

8th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cordouan

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Has lost his way but this three-time winner was close up off 4lb higher at Leopardstown in June and that was his last run on soft ground; could stage a revival.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 501740 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner also won over this trip at Leopardstown in July; ran above his mark in conditions race at Punchestown but hit with 9lb rise as a consequence; well held off revised mark at Listowel but got no sort of a run then so can be excused; still looks to have it to do off this mark.
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7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him.

14/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; two recent efforts here behind Instant Appeal were okay but may need more help from the handicapper (rider's claim a positive).

16/1

8/1

Form: 500223 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on AW for Sir Michael Stoute and down to a competitive turf mark of late, including when just touched off by Comfort Line at Navan; hampered late on at Bellewstown on latest when could have gone closer; one to consider back on AW.
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14th

9

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

13/2

Form: 045066 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner is 0-6 on turf but caught the eye at Fairyhouse last month, staying on late over 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces and should appreciate return to this surface.
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4th

2

(9)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

11/4

1st

1

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Three-time Dundalk winner who left behind a couple of below-par efforts back to Polytrack over C&D last week, when losing out on the nod from a wide stall; another furlong is perhaps optimal but a strongly run race over this trip is fine.

5/1

2nd

5

(11)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Good record on AW at Dundalk when trained in Ireland; made successful stable debut at Doncaster but below that level since; this would be easier than of late but he's drawn wide and others appeal more.

16/1

16/1

Form: 100509 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner recorded fourth career win at Roscommon in May but failed to progress; back down to that winning mark here and nicely drawn so can't rule out but others preferred.
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14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

7th
7 (16)
Band Width

13/2

Form: 403212 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo very nearly made it 4-10 at Cork recently, on denied on at the post; AW debut here but has been done no favours by the draw.
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7th

7

(16)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Band Width

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

raced freely, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

13/2

2nd

9

(6)

27th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Cork

Band Width

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A Oliver

held up in midfield, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, made strong challenge when ridden inside final furlong, disputed lead towards finish, headed post

4/1

1st

8

(3)

13th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 200y

14:35 Punchestown

Band Width

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A Oliver

prominent on outer, carried left after 2f, went second going okay under 2f out, pushed along to challenge inside final furlong, ridden to lead and kept on well inside final 110yds

3/1

Form: -01037

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Brian Meehan and Gowran win this summer over 7f; bit below best at Fairyhouse latest (hung right) but overall quite solid and not one to rule out; draw not great.
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10th

13

(6)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

21:00 Dundalk (AW)

One Small Step

8st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield

12/1

4th

2

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

One Small Step

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

soon led, pushed along and faced challenge 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost two places inside final furlong

7/1

8th

8

(11)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

One Small Step

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway and prominent 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

14/1

Form: 301024 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
In good form of late on turf, winning at Navan, narrow Galway defeat and close fourth at Listowel; only third start on the AW here and could go well from a good draw.
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2nd

9

(7)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 8lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Heavily-raced gelding recorded a seventh AW win recently; turf record is less persuasive (3-71), though some encouragement can be taken from last month's third of 20 at Leopardstown.

11/2

1st

1

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

10st 2lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time course winner with his last win coming over 7f here in March last year off 72; modest 3-71 strike-rate on turf but excellent third of 20 over 1m at Leopardstown 11 days ago, headed in closing stages; big player in current mood under 10lb claimer.

5/2

3rd

3

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Comfort Line

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time Dundalk winner with his last win coming over C&D this time last year off 72; one of three runners for the stable; hard to be confident given his modest turf win record (3-70).

12/1

10th
5 (14)
Akmaam

12/1

Form: 05-070

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner in 2020 for Brian Meehan has been lightly-raced since; trio of underwhelming turf runs for current yard and now tries AW; hard to be confident in despite reduced mark and badly drawn.
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14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

Form: 416330 C

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winning debut for this yard here in March (7f) and some good turf runs in defeat, although not latest; cheekpieces tried but has fair share of weight right now and draw a negative.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

12th
14 (15)
Tyrconnell

10/1

Form: 550484 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner here is not as effective on turf although not far off a couple of today's rivals at Navan last time; hold-up performer may not be as inconvenienced by this wide draw than some.
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10th

8

(11)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Sarah Lynam

Almost two years since he gained the last of his six wins (four at this venue); has been slow to come down the handicap but there was encouragement from his run last time and he could be a player.

8/1

5th

1

(14)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

10st 2lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Most recent of his six career wins was two years ago; slow enough to come down the handicap after some sub-standard efforts but dropped 4lb for his last effort; hard to fancy at the moment though.

25/1

9th

14

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 5lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Four time winner at this track; hasn't won since Febuary 2021 eighteen runs ago; eighth in C&D handicap last time out; mark unchanged; needs improvement.

16/1

16/1

Form: /0-820

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner in Britain and pick of form in restricted campaign for current yard when second at Killarney two starts back; stiff task reverting to AW off 10lb higher mark.
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9th

17

(19)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Desert Wind

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Useful on AW back in the day; on a long losing run and hard to recommend after 11 months off.

33/1

8th

16

(14)

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 180y

17:25 Galway

Desert Wind

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

All four wins have come on AW and on a losing run since 2019; hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 109-00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner on easy ground but well below best on only two starts this year; first AW run in two years and has the worst of the draw.
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12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third

4/1

Form: 156424 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won her maiden here last winter (6f) and has been thereabouts in turf handicaps of late, 1m1f trip on soft last time probably a bit far; back on AW off a nice mark and well drawn; one to consider if getting a run.
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6th

10

(8)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Girl

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent early, midfield going okay 3f out, minor headway when pushed along over 2f out, hung left when ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

6/1

15

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Girl

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

First reserve; won her maiden here last winter (6f) and has been thereabouts in turf handicaps of late, 1m1f trip on soft last time probably a bit far; back on AW off a nice mark and well drawn; one to consider if getting a run.

4th

11

(2)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Angel Girl

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost third towards finish

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 040747 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; some useful runs in defeat on turf of late, notably short of room when close fourth at Cork; tame run at Killarney last Saturday however.
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1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

Form: 2610

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; lightly raced 4yo got up late in Tipperary maiden in August before soundly beaten when thrown in at the deep end on handicap debut in Irish Cambridgeshire; AW debut.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Elephant John

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Quinn

Ex-Irish; sole win came in 2022 and doesn't look solid on 2023 form; however, has possibilities dropped to this weak level on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

9th

4

(4)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent on inner, outpaced 1f out

14/1

Non-runners

Royal Pippen, Angel Girl, Imposing Supreme, Elephant John

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €114.30
Straight Forecast €101.01
Tricast €1478.62
Trifecta €1028.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pierre Lapin

SPOTLIGHT:

Cordouan

The Irish Sun:

Comfort Line

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tyrconnell

POSTDATA:

Pierre Lapin