October 07 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

Standard

William Rogers Construction Ltd Handicap

  • Prize money: £5949.58
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Rogers Construction Ltd Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 443312 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in ordinary Tramore fillies maiden and much better form on handicap debut here last month, every chance when third over 1m2f; possibility of further improvement back to 1m4f.
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8th

2

(2)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Alaroos

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

Fairly useful last term for Kevin Prendergast, winning twice over 1m4f (good/AW); only seventh of nine in Goodwood Listed event (1m4f) on stable/seasonal debut but may improve with the outing under her belt and provided she stays this new trip.

12/1

7th

1

(1)

5th May 2023

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Alaroos

9st 2lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Harry Eustace

prominent

10/1

7th

10

(7)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:57 Naas

Alaroos

8st 12lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

in touch with leaders

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6036

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced brother to high-class Russian Emperor looked to be crying out for this trip here last month when staying on late after slow start over 1m2f; bit to find with Alaroos on that but longer trip could see him a lot closer now.
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2nd

4

(8)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Fleet Commander

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led after 2f, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, kept on

15/8

2nd

5

(4)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Fleet Commander

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, went second after 3f, ridden under 2f out, briefly led inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on

8/1

3rd
6 (13)
Nemean

14/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 2460

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden form on turf not especially progressive and visor didn't have any effect latest (now left off); makes handicap debut on AW now and US-bred has the pedigree for it so potential improver.
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12th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Maiden posted his best run over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D handicap last year; best run since when fifth in blinkers at Cork last time; can be involved.

9/1

5th

8

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

midfield

14/1

12th

9

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Nemean

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

20/1

4th
14 (1)
Observing

10/1

Form: 003946

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Bit of an underachiever so far in handicaps, including when favourite at Galway festival; better run at Naas when fourth to Loom Large, finishing best of all over 1m2f and was again putting in best work at finish over 1m4f at Listowel, having been hampered; luckless to-date but on a winning mark and fitting of cheekpieces could do the trick here.
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4th

14

(1)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Observing

8st 11lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: R P Cody

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and briefly led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

10/1

9th

13

(13)

28th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Observing

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: R P Cody

towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer from under 3f out, ridden but no extra home straight (jockey said gelding lugged right 2f out)

6/1

5th
4 (2)
Joupe

5/1

Form: 17-691 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner here within a week last winter and stepped up markedly on turf form this year to land C&D handicap last month when well-backed, getting up on post to deny Cozone; 4lb rise okay and major contender again.
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3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

10th

9

(5)

6th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 25y

15:57 Cork

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

slowly away, in rear

33/1

16/1

Form: 358209

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden form a bit mixed, did handle this surface earlier in the year; visored now and not sure this trip is what she wants.
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11th

6

(12)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Lakewood

9st 8lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Paul W Flynn

Regressive maiden for former yards was pulled-up on hurdling debut last time; new yard is going well but will have to work the oracle with this mare; tongue-tie on.

22/1

13

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:45 Sligo

Lakewood

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Thomas Coyle

Maiden on the Flat has been well beaten in that sphere lately and not easy to fancy.

50/1

7th
13 (9)
Loom Large

10/1

Form: -98010

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Back from being gelded with much improved effort to win 1m2f Naas handicap in August, needing every yard; possibly didn't get home over 1m4f on soft at Listowel; better chance of staying the trip on this surface although not exactly bred for it.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

8th
10 (10)
Guild

7/1

Form: 960032 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner a year ago and best effort since over C&D last month when chasing home an improver, staying on well at the finish; 4lb rise doesn't help his cause but rider's claim negates most of that.
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14th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

C&D winner in 2021; lost form after fourth here 12 months ago; lacks a recent outing.

25/1

10th

3

(5)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Course winner over 1m4f in 2021; needs to reverse last month's form with Vee Dancer and Mephisto.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, soon no impression

40/1

Form: 0-328

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo, best maiden run came over 1m3f at Killarney; nicely-bred but half-sister was of little account and possibly best watched on handicap debut off this sort of mark.
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3

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

12:20 Market Rasen

Chilled Out

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Michael Wigham

prominent, weakened quickly from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out

50/1

3

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

12:20 Market Rasen

Chilled Out

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Michael Wigham

prominent, weakened quickly from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out

50/1

13th

3

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Chilled Out

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

midfield, no impression from 2f out

14/1

Form: 823358 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner off the mark on turf at Fairyhouse in June and consistent in defeat since; handicapper just might have his measure at the moment.
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13th

12

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Storm Steps

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Four-time flat winner is 0-3 over hurdles; well-beaten at triple figure odds in a trio of maidens; blinkers replaced the hood for his handicap debut; potential improver and worth a market check.

22/1

19th

8

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Storm Steps

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Flat recruit; won four times on the level (best RPR 79) but beaten a long way in both hurdle runs to date at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.

100/1

11th

3

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Storm Steps

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Patrick Martin

slowly away, in rear

50/1

Form: 003705 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner for Noel Meade and also successful over hurdles; overall disappointing for current yard, although didn't run badly behind Joupe over C&D last time; improvement needed though.
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5

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Curious Bride

11st 10lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Four-time Flat winner has also won over hurdles; won over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July but has been below that level since off this mark and has to rebound.

16/1

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

Curious Bride

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Likes a stamina test, last three wins at around this trip including at Leopardstown last month off 71; hampered start when never counting at same venue 9 days ago but that run can be forgiven and remains a player.

15/2

6th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Curious Bride

12st 2lb

J: Miss T Hjalmarsson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won two staying handicaps last year and added another one over C&D (gd-yld) two weeks ago; a 6lb rise makes things harder but another good run likely on the cards.

9/4

25/1

Form: 69-105

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner at Doncaster on final start for Mick Appleby in March; low-key debut for this yard, bit more encouraging at Bellewstown last time; opposable.
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14th

10

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

Sandyman

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner; never in the first three over hurdles, though has shown some ability in handicaps at Downpatrick; needs to improve from stable debut at Fairyhouse in November.

22/1

14th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Sandyman

12st 0lb

J: Evie Pierce

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner has been regressive in the last while and has lots to find.

100/1

Form: 1/35-8 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last win came here (2m) in November 2020; interrupted campaign since, good bit to find on recent C&D run her behind Joupe.
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18th

22

(19)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Construct

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Almost four years since his last win and regressive this year; others preferred.

40/1

8th

7

(13)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:10 Bellewstown

Construct

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, went second halfway, weakened from under 2f out

20/1

16th

9

(11)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Construct

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Shown nothing on the Flat so far this season and losing run goes back to a 2m success at Dundalk in 2020.

33/1

14th
1 (12)
Cozone

7/1

Form: 739923

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Frustrating sort is only 1-22 on Flat but has been placed numerous times, including latest two over C&D, just denied by Joupe and then only lost second close home a week ago; continues to inch up the handicap but should again be thereabouts.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

6th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back to form with a bang at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) when defeating runner-up Coppola by 7.5l off a career low mark; hefty 10lb hit for that, but this three-time hurdles winner has won off a mark of 106 before; big player.

15/4

Form: 04051 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
First reserve; built on promising handicap debut effort here when relishing step up to today's trip last month, again green but knuckling down well to get up late; 8lb rise seems plenty but lightly raced and quite likely has more improvement in him.
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1st

2

(1)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Chally Chute

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Is in the form of his career this year for a new yard; won a Roscommon Listed race on seasonal debut and was an unlucky runner-up in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; his new rating of 112 looks debatable but a repeat of his best will make him difficult to beat.

6/4

Form: 361-70 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; mixing codes of late to no great effect; good second over C&D last year showed his effectiveness on the surface however.
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4th

5

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Too Bright

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Won C&D beginners' before decent 3rd in handicap here; however, has questions to answer after a poor Tipperary run and yard has gone a bit quiet.

9/1

5th

4

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:05 Tipperary

Too Bright

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Had become a frustrating operator prior to Kilbeggan beginners win, and backed it up with another decent third at same 15-days ago, although his jumping was a bit suspect at times in the latter; his rating alone, allied with his rider's valuable 5lb claim, suggests big things here, and it will be no surprise if he lands the top step of the podium.

3/1

Form: 145635 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; three-time winner here from 1m2f-2m but needs to improve on recent efforts here.
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15th

1

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Dalvey

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off over hurdles latest and struggling in claimers on Flat previously on AW; no wins on turf since 2020 and others preferred.

12/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

Non-runners

Chally Chute, Too Bright, Dalvey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.80
Straight Forecast €18.22
Tricast €266.01
Trifecta €344.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alaroos

POSTDATA:

Guild

RP Ratings (IRE):

Alaroos

TOPSPEED:

Alaroos

The Irish Sun:

Alaroos