October 21 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

Standard

William Hill Bet Boost Fillies Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Bet Boost Fillies Claiming Race

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 510717 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Course winner who got her head back in front at Laytown last month; not as good last time and needs to prove she's as good at this trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Navan

Pretty Smart

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Three-time winner, at Fairyhouse, Laytown and Dundalk, during a very busy 2022 campaign; below her best at Dundalk on final three starts last year, same on first two turf runs this term; encouraging fifth over C&D last month, perhaps on the point of hitting form again.

10/1

5th

4

(15)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Pretty Smart

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

towards rear of midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

25/1

17th

7

(10)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Pretty Smart

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Three-time winner, at Fairyhouse, Laytown and Dundalk, during a very busy 2022 campaign; below her best at Dundalk on final three starts of the year and again when ninth of 14 behind Tawaazon just over six weeks ago.

20/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 870222 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner (three C&D) and only beaten a short head in two C&D starts already this month; capable of going one better here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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

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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

33/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 400066

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
One of her better recent efforts when beaten roughly 3l three weeks ago; tough ask on these terms though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

10/1

Form: 642530 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner (three C&D) but well below her best over C&D a fortnight ago; the type to bounce back though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

5th
1 (2)
Affable

5/1

Form: 383638 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on turf; below her best on soft at Naas last week; will appreciate return to 7f but needs to prove she's as effective on AW.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(5)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Affable

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

raced near side, always towards rear, pushed along and outpaced halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, eased towards finish

50/1

5th

1

(2)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Affable

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

in touch with leaders, ridden under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

5/1

3rd

5

(11)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Cork

Affable

9st 7lb

J: Nicole Weir

T: K J Condon

slowly away, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders on outer after 2f, ridden 2f out, held final furlong, went third post

9/1

Form: 251049 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Beaten 6l over C&D last week and has a tougher task at the weights here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(14)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarinbridge

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Leanne Breen

prominent early, soon dropped to midfield

14/1

Form: 349963

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent sort despite failing to get her head in front so far; not certain to be suited by drop to 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

17:20 Roscommon

Santa Catarina

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Longstanding maiden who hasn't shown enough since changing stables; others safer.

33/1

22th

21

(12)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Santa Catarina

8st 13lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Paul John Gilligan

Regressive maiden fell early on hurdling debut last time; not easy to make a case for.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 556221

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Career best when getting off the mark in a fillies' claimer at Gowran last month; has run well here before and warrants respect on yard debut with a handy draw for her preferred tactics.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chicago Lightening

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

prominent, soon raced in second, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

5/2

1st

4

(6)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Gowran Park

Chicago Lightening

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

made all, jockey lost iron briefly soon after start, faced challenge but going okay 3f out, pushed along when clear up the centre 2f out, soon ridden, ran on, comfortably

7/2

Form: -00000

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor form so far and very difficult to make a case for.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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.

16/1

Form: -79899

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promise on return at Gowran in May but has struggled since; well held 66-1 shot here three weeks ago and wide draw.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(14)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Twins For Joy

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

12/1

9th

12

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Twins For Joy

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

25/1

5th

10

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Twins For Joy

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nothing to suggest she could feature unless cheekpieces make a huge difference to the form of this 48-rated filly.

25/1

66/1

Form: 000

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of maidens so far; hard to recommend on all known form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Belle Femme

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

always towards rear, pushed along halfway, detached under 3f out

66/1

10th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

19:00 Roscommon

Belle Femme

9st 9lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Thomas Cleary

raced freely, midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

150/1

20/1

Form: -59000

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only win came more than two years ago; out of form when last seen and 192-day absence to defy; yard debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20th

10

(10)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Malaysian

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win came on AW in 2022; likely to need this after 461 days off

33/1

14th

9

(4)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Malaysian

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: H D McGuigan

C&D winner in 2022 and ran well in defeat in two of her three subsequent runs but likely to need this after 420 days off.

33/1

Form: 39550-

Last run: 329 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden and well held here when last seen; off 329 days and others preferred; wears first-time hood.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(10)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cisne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Started career brightly with two good runs at this venue early in 2021; poor here on reappearance six weeks ago.

20/1

14th

12

(4)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cisne

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced and beaten less than 2l on penultimate start over 7f here; off best part of a year though; hooded.

16/1

7

(7)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cisne

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Six-race maiden and well held here when last seen; off 329 days and others preferred; wears first-time hood.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 and well held in a maiden on debut last week; huge step forward needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(8)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angels Thunder

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

66-1 and well held in a maiden on debut last week; huge step forward needed.

66/1

11th

9

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angels Thunder

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

slowly into stride, bumped soon after start, always towards rear

25/1

Non-runners

Malaysian, Cisne, Angel's Thunder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €77.90
Straight Forecast €38.02
Trifecta €737.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chicago Lightening

POSTDATA:

Sister Lola

The Irish Sun:

Eglish

RP Ratings (IRE):

Chicago Lightening