November 02 / 15.30 Dundalk (AW)

15.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £3.00

Form: -19625 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner has good record after a layoff which he again showed when second at the Curragh last month; in fairness, he backed that up when fifth of 18 (Trueba third) over 7f at Leopardstown and he's another in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

7

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Mpex Kid

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

50/1

7th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

The Mpex Kid

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 600615 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over C&D in September when defying a wide draw; fifth to Instrumental off this mark when returning here later that month, where she again made her challenge right down the stands' side but looked wayward under pressure; not ruled out.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner but just 1-23 on turf; well beaten at Bellewstown on return last time and will have to improve loads to win on these terms.

12/1

10th

5

(15)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

A close third at Dundalk last time (1m AW) where she often runs well and has won four times; thoroughly exposed now and only 1-22 on the grass.

12/1

3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 876033 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 7f and creditable efforts in big-field turf handicaps over this trip last twice; goes well for young rider and blinkers replace visor worn latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Trueba

9st 12lb

J: Ms D J Kirwan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

midfield

16/1

9th

11

(12)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Trueba

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

C&D winner just over a year ago; modest form this year apart from Limerick third in June; suffered interference at this venue on latest.

16/1

9

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:07 Cork

Trueba

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

Below best since winning here last summer (7f, good) until much more encouraging third at Limerick in June (not clear run); tame enough in the finish at Roscommon since so bit to find now.

10/1

Form: 562712 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four wins here, three of them over C&D, and back to form in the last month, winning at Killarney and second at Gowran; won off 74 here in March so every chance.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: 642123 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

11/2

Form: 183202

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won Leopardstown claimer in August and in good form here for new yard since; beaten half a length over C&D three runs back and went down by a neck over 7f last time; every chance again under Lee.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

14/1

Form: 780929 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
One of his five wins came here and second over extended 1m2f at this venue last month; headgear, left off when well beaten at the Curragh, is back on and pick of his form is at this trip but draw no help.
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1st

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 64y

17:15 Roscommon

Khafaaq

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily

5/2

8th
11 (15)
Aristovic

16/1

Form: 119349 D BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins on turf in mid-summer and made the frame twice in August before disappointing favourite at Bellewstown when last seen later that month; runner-up over C&D on handicap bow early in the year; needs to bounce back and drawn wide.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(4)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aristovic

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

midfield, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, went second towards finish, no match for winner

40/1

8th

11

(15)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aristovic

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

Back-to-back wins on turf in mid-summer and made the frame twice in August before disappointing favourite at Bellewstown when last seen later that month; runner-up over C&D on handicap bow early in the year; needs to bounce back and drawn wide.

16/1

9th

6

(3)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

18:10 Bellewstown

Aristovic

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

held up in behind leaders, lost position when pushed along over 3f out, minor headway when carried right and ridden on near side of group 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

Form: 075089

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Midfield (beaten 3.5l) behind Instrumental over C&D on penultimate start and well held on turf since; down 10lb since first assessed but that's probably not enough and hard to fancy.
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14th

11

(7)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Lawlor

10-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over 7f here when last seen in November; hard to recommend on any recent form; up in trip.

25/1

17

(14)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

8st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Third reserve; last of 13 over 1m here last time; stamina to prove at this trip; poor draw.

13th

9

(8)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lovesome Dove

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Unplaced in nine outings; mark plummeting and now tried blinkered but remains hard to fancy.

33/1

13/2

Form: 154213 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has become very consistent and course victory one of three wins to her name, all over this trip; scored at Bellewstown in September and beaten fractions over 7f here last time, when just behind runner-up Instrumental; 1lb better off but extra furlong more of a positive.
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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

25/1

Form: -10500

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins over 1m2f in Britain but hasn't shown much since relocating and AW record is poor; by far the least likely of the McAuley trio; cheekpieces tried.
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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

33/1

Form: 516800 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won modest 3yo contest on handicap bow over 7f here in the spring but well held since; not disgraced behind a couple of these rivals when mid-field at Leopardstown after a layoff but a lot more needed.
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5th

10

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Patrick Street

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Andrew Kinirons

Bagged his second win on turf at Limerick in April (1m4f, yielding) off 44; failed to add an elusive win over obstacles in two starts since, although he placed over hurdles at Punchestown; could go well and has won off 1lb higher before.

9/2

10/1

Form: 493729 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Career-best second to a very progressive filly at Bellewstown led to her going off favourite on AW debut over 7f here but never a factor after a tardy start; blinkers tried now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

4

(11)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Scarlet Angel

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Career-best second to a very progressive filly at Bellewstown led to her going off favourite on AW debut over 7f here but never a factor after a tardy start; blinkers tried now.

10/1

9th

4

(11)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Scarlet Angel

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and minor headway from over 1f out, never dangerous

7/2

12

(13)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Scarlet Angel

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Finished in front of Butterfly Island when second to subsequent winner in Bellewstown handicap last month; has been staying on over 1m so maybe this trip a bit sharp but has the pedigree to do well on AW.

7/2

16/1

Form: 39550-

Last run: 341 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and beaten less than 2l on penultimate start over 7f here; off best part of a year though; hooded.
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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: 113840 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First reserve; three-time C&D winner and still on a reasonable mark; fair fourth after a layoff here in September; well beaten on turf since.
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5th

5

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ellabella

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

10/1

18th

1

(16)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Ellabella

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Useful AW performer who won on her penultimate start but yet to show anything like the same level of form on turf; beaten 14l at Gowran last week.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

10th May 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Ellabella

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, soon raced in second, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 070031 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 7lb penalty for Friday's C&D win leaves him 1lb wrong compared to revised mark but obvious contender if he gets in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

6

(15)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 9lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: John C McConnell

Opened his account over 1m here in October after a promising third the previous month; two respectable runs since then; an unknown quantity over this trip, fair chance if staying; hood now replaces blinkers.

5/1

15

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Course winner over 1m in October; two respectable performances in defeat since then; an unknown quantity over this trip, did not seem to stay when tied over 1m2f last summer; first reserve.

6th

4

(1)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zonik

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

raced freely, in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 000

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; showed little in maidens but well bred and capable of finding her level in handicaps.
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4th

6

(15)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Wannabe

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J A Stack

in touch with leaders

7/2

16

(13)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Wannabe

8st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: J A Stack

Second reserve; eyecatcher here last Friday, blowing the start and then coming from well back to finish second over 1m4f; drop in trip here not so important as a level break and if getting it could be a major player; up 4lb in future events.

2nd

13

(2)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Wannabe

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

9/2

Non-runners

Ellabella, Zonik, Princess Wannabe

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Payout
Exacta €35.90
Straight Forecast €27.31
Tricast €415.98
Trifecta €1440.10

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

The Mpex Kid

POSTDATA:

Darkdeserthighway

SPOTLIGHT:

Skontonovski

The Irish Sun:

The Mpex Kid