October 14 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 403841 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark when beating Instrumental in a claimer over 6f here last time under this rider; is effective over this trip too but has more to do back in handicap company.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas a year ago before good third at the Curragh; absent since July and looks to have a bit to find with some of these.

15/2

12th

12

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Tawaazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas in May; 12lb wrong here, makes no appeal.

33/1

8th

12

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Can be a threat when he gets his own way up front as seen at Naas last month and gave it another good go over extended 6f here behind Saturn Seven 24 days ago; up 2lb but there's not a lot of pace in this and he's one for the shortlist.

17/2

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7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6421 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Former Ballydoyle inmate was a bargain buy at the sales; improved from his second to Tawaazon in a 6f claimer here to win a 1m handicap here last time, showing a good attitude; has pace, so drop back to 7f should be fine; chance off 5lb higher.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

Gained a second course win over 1m here in November but couldn't build on that over the extended 1m2f here when last seen; given a break and fewer miles on the clock than most of these but needs to prove he's as effective at 7f.

5/1

1st

8

(6)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

started quickly, briefly led, soon steadied and in touch with leaders, switched right and pushed along over 2f out, headway when ridden towards near side over 1f out, joined leader final 110yds, led final strides

7/2

5th

8

(1)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Instrumental

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Ex-Ballydoyle 3yo has hit the ground running for new yard, not out of first three in four starts; C&D winner in September and touched off over 7f (The Bog Bank third) here next time; another solid run latest when placed on soft at Gowran and he'll appreciate getting back onto a sounder surface.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 115421 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year have all come at 1m, including here; raised 5lb for latest win at Bellewstown and drops in trip but travels well in her races and has run well over 7f here; player.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

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

14/1

Form: 5-1868 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m here two years ago and latest win came at Gowran in May over nearly 1m2f; weakened late on last twice and steps down in trip; only 2lb higher than last winning mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Leabaland

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came in May 2022 off 58; okay runs of late over 1m1f, not one to rule out with talented rider's claim and drop back to 1m to suit.

8/1

11

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came over C&D in May 2022 off 58; definite promise in recent Leopardstown flat return so worth consideration.

7/1

5th

15

(19)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner with two wins on turf; last win came at Gowran in 2022 (1m1f, good); returned from a 297-day absence when beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle in May; best watched.

20/1

Form: 520506 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner is 0-12 on the AW; not beaten far at times this year and is racing off a lower AW mark but wide draw doesn't help.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Modest performer and only making up the numbers here.

200/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

20/1

Form: 699068 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner here was regressive on turf over the summer and was soundly beaten back over C&D last time, so a bit to find on yard debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(6)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

War Hero

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Course specialist but regressive of late and plenty to find despite reduced mark; jockey booking encouraging.

14/1

17

(16)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

War Hero

8st 10lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: James McAuley

Third reserve; course specialist but disappointed here a fortnight ago and tough draw this time.

13th

4

(1)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

War Hero

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

Six-time course winner (five C&D) and has been hinting at a return to form since joining this yard; dropped another 2lb and one for the shortlist.

10/1

20/1

Form: 012/80 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has missed a lot of time since getting off the mark over C&D in 2020; well beaten over 1m here last time and has to improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

13

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

slowly into stride, took keen hold, always towards rear, ridden and no extra when switched right over 1f out

12/1

9th

6

(9)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Winner here as a 2yo but has had her training issues; recent form not that encouraging but has dropped to a potentially dangerous mark now and encouraging jockey booking.

12/1

12th

10

(7)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Had her training issues; yard had three successive winners here lately, none favourite, one under this jockey; she couldn't make it four but took the eye and apparently had excuses; C&D winner hooded now, ready to fire.

4/1

28/1

Form: 909009

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Struggling on turf lately and has to recapture his early promise to have a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(3)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hardly Useless

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Gibney

Soundly beaten over longer distances here on her two most recent starts; 50-1 on both occasions, and hard to fancy.

25/1

12th

14

(3)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hardly Useless

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield

20/1

16

(2)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hardly Useless

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Thomas Gibney

Second reserve; has been struggling on turf this year and it was the same again here 19 days ago.

Form: 700806

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden wasn't disgraced in a 6f claimer here last time but still needs a fair bit more; blinkers retained.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(10)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vernotstoppen

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakening when ridden and no impression over 1f out

20/1

15

(4)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vernotstoppen

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

First reserve; seven-race maiden and well held again last time.

9th

14

(10)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vernotstoppen

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear of midfield, pushed along towards far side over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong

16/1

20/1

Form: 8/0540

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far twice on return from a long absence over the summer and is off a reduced mark but others still preferred.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(10)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Welcoming

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Won twice in Britain but well below that form since; beaten 6l over 7f here in October; enough to prove at present.

10/1

10th

8

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Welcoming

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

led, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

Form: 078580 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner here, including twice over C&D; below form at Thurles last time but is now down to the same mark off which she won at Listowel in June, so a player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:20 Tramore

Miss Cunning

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

midfield

100/1

13th

11

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Cunning

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Aengus King

Gained the most recent of her six wins at Cork in April; two poor runs after Limerick third in June; others much better suited by the race conditions here.

33/1

Form: 000080 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner; well beaten on turf lately but was second over C&D off a mark of 65 in March, so is nicely handicapped on that form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Capla Knight

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Phil McEntee

3-45 with his wins all coming on the AW; showed some form at Dundalk in late 2022 but little this year, including in three starts for this yard; still has stamina to prove.

25/1

9th

11

(5)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:26 Brighton

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

12

(12)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

7f course winner who has also scored over 1m; claims on some of his Irish form as recent as last December; changed hands prior to latest run, when he came in for a bit of support but was never a factor and finished last at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta); bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 266747

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-17 on turf; three unplaced runs on AW earlier this year but this trip is fine and is off a reduced mark, so not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(13)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Hot Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Excelled herself on final start last year from 10lb out of handicap when close third of 24 over 6f at the Curragh; mid-field there last Saturday in a race in which Seeingisbelieving and Mogwli made the frame.

14/1

9th

13

(20)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Curragh

Hot Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not a great strike rate but excelled herself on final start last year from 10lb out of handicap when close third to Downforce over C&D on heavy (from favoured low draw); drawn on opposite site today however.

12/1

3rd

24

(4)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Hot Sunset

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

prominent towards far side, pressed leaders when ridden under 2f out, kept on well but held final 110yds, no match for first two

33/1

14/1

Form: 435456

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 36 starts and is likely to run well but needs to find improvement from somewhere to score.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 726600 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dual AW winner but has basically been regressive in the last year and needs to reverse that downward spiral.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(1)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eleuthera

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

14/1

6th

9

(9)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eleuthera

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

towards rear of midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

15

(3)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eleuthera

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: J F Levins

First reserve; dual AW winner but has basically been regressive in the last year and needs to reverse that downward spiral.

Form: 980908 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; four-time AW winner, including over C&D; has been regressive lately and others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 20-285

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; four-time winner, including over this trip at Laytown last year; solid run after a break at Navan last time and is off the same mark as when just denied over C&D last November; chance if getting in.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

Non-runners

Eleuthera, Beleaguerment, Hell Left Loose

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €22.30
Straight Forecast €31.12
Tricast €115.31
Trifecta €58.40

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tawaazon

POSTDATA:

Hot Sunset

SPOTLIGHT:

Instrumental

The Irish Sun:

Tawaazon