November 16 / 14.30 Dundalk (AW)

14.30

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £4.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam Gossamer Seed was a Group 3 winner for John Murhpy, not so far a success at stud; one of three runners for Joseph O'Brien.
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1st

8

(14)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hogmanay

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders on outer, switched left when pushed along 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led and kept on well when ran green inside final furlong

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3525

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four runs on turf between May and August; promising debut over 5f at Cork, followed by a fair fifth at the Curragh; runner-up over an extended 5f at Navan in July, not as good at Leopardstown on first try over this trip; 75-rated colt may be vulnerable.
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9th

14

(11)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blue News

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

An 18-race maiden with six seconds to his name; ran okay when fourth over C&D last week but this looks tougher.

14/1

4th

3

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue News

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed many times, including twice over C&D; below form on soft ground last twice but coming back to this surface could spark a return to his best, which would see him go close.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 833 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful form in maidens at Curragh, placed twice over 6f after an encouraging introduction at 7f; ground was very soft when she was third of 17 behind a Joseph O'Brien-trained favourite, and heavy when she took the same place last time after meeting some trouble in running; could be hard to beat if adapting to this surface
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9th

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW in February but struggled twice since and has been off 98 days; back on his winning mark and ground is fine so can't dismiss if he's tuned up.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in 7f maiden here last month but too keen back in handicap company since; return to 1m not an obvious play and others preferred.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in a 7f maiden here last Friday; previously, had often run well in defeat, in good company at times (has run in three Pattern races); 5f was too sharp here on his penultimate start; 1m should suit

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a couple of winners; dam a sprint maiden; stable not typically associated with juveniles.
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8th

6

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Sandown

Empty Metaphor

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: M Al Attiya

Made all in Limerick maiden (7f, soft) on final start in Ireland; stiff task and well beaten in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot on debut for new yard; drop back in class is a plus.

33/1

14th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Empty Metaphor

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah

Off the mark at the fourth attempt for Claire O'Connell in 7f maiden at Limerick in April (soft; unraced on faster) and sold for 70,000gns in May; makes stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie and has plenty to find.

66/1

1st

2

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Limerick

Empty Metaphor

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

made virtually all, shaken up under 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on well towards finish, always doing enough

5/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Elzaam, half-brother to three winners; stable among the winners at present, but lack of experience may be a drawback.
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6th

12

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Tabuk

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in rear

16/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Tabuk

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Signed off in Ireland with 1m2f AW maiden win in March, his seventh start, but well beaten in two turf handicaps for new stable this summer (1m2f/1m); might be aided by refitted cheekpieces today but has quite a bit to prove.

14/1

8th

10

(12)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Tabuk

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, switched right towards near side from over 4f out

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to two winners, half-sister to two others including Damselfly (Listed/Group 3-placed) who was useful for this stable; dam AW winner.
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1st

11

(11)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Dundalk (AW)

Elusive Tune

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pushed along briefly, midfield, headway when nudged along towards near side from over 2f out, led when ran green but going best inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably

10/1

6th

11

(2)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elusive Tune

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Closely related to two winners, half-sister to two others including Damselfly (Listed/Group 3-placed) who was useful for this stable; dam AW winner.

11/2

7th
13 (13)
Monophonic

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m winner, half-sister to 5f Listed winner Sonny Red, speedy pedigree, could feature on debut for powerful Lyons/Keane combination
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2nd

8

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Monophonic

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Modest ex-Irish maiden; yet to reach that form for her current yard, fourth of seven in 7.5f Beverley handicap in July latest, but she's not discounted.

5/1

4th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:10 Beverley

Monophonic

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Ex-Irish maiden; well beaten on first two stable starts (1m/1m4f) but shaped with considerably more promise before fading into fifth of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month, and further progress is possible; worth a second look.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Wetherby

Monophonic

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Tony Coyle

Ex-Ger Lyons; best form on the AW and well beaten on both turf starts for current yard (soft, good to soft).

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam 5f winner, sister to winners Burn The Boats and Boom To Bust, and a half-sister to 6f Listed scorer Rain Delayed, all three trained by Ger Lyons; merits respect
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7th

8

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Perfect Curves

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

0-13 on Flat in Ireland, mostly for Gordon Elliott; capable of low-level form, which she showed again on stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) 18 days ago, but she needs better if she's to play a leading role in this.

10/1

7th

8

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Perfect Curves

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

0-13 on Flat in Ireland, mostly for Gordon Elliott; capable of low-level form, which she showed again on stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) 18 days ago, but she needs better if she's to play a leading role in this.

10/1

5th

11

(5)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Curves

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Ordinary form over a variety of trips for Gordon Elliott, last seen when fading over 1m2f on Dundalk AW in November; no strong credentials for new trainer.

16/1

Form: 50

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to distinguish herself in two runs for Ken Condon; will need a handicap mark.
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9th

6

(10)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sugar Beauty

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John Stephen O’Donoghue

Has failed to distinguish herself in two runs for Ken Condon; will need a handicap mark.

25/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners What Wonders Weave and Milan Reef; dam was ordinary but fairly solid pedigree in overall terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(7)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Love Enchanted

9st 2lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

25/1

16

(5)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Love Enchanted

9st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: J P Murtagh

Second reserve; down the field in a 7f maiden here last week; much more needed.

10th

12

(8)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Love Enchanted

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J P Murtagh

Half-sister to winners What Wonders Weave and Milan Reef; dam was ordinary but fairly solid pedigree in overall terms.

10/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a 1m1f Group 3 winner in Italy, stable in excellent form at the moment and always respected at this venue.
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11th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jazz Forever

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner; fifth behind subsequent chase Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); flattered by that detail; pulled up in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle last week; has plenty of weight, hard to fancy.

20/1

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Jazz Forever

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Front-runner is 1-28 under rules (the win coming on AW in 2024) and was disappointing at Dundalk when last seen; 0-5 over hurdles, with his best effort a 14.5l fifth behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); probably flattered by that placing, but it's interesting that Jack Kennedy takes the ride (2-5 riding for this trainer).

9/1

8th

2

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Numidia by 2.25l here over 10.5f in his sole win from 27 starts in 2024; generally poor form in 2025; decent 4l fourth here in January (10.5f) but beaten 28l over hurdles last time; tries this trip on the Flat for the first time.

13/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m AW winner, half-sister to useful winners I'll Have Another (Listed, 1m) and Bucky Larson; trainer had a juvenile winner here last week.
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9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of four for trainer; three of four wins here have been at this trip, including 0.5l defeat of Una Matata in November (much better off at weights now); went close in a claimer here in December; 1m4f trip too far a week later when keen; can't be ruled out off a nice weight.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

3-13 at this venue, including a 1m claimer three weeks ago for Natalia Lupini; unconvincing handicap form before that; a long time since he has run over this trip.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11th foal; closely related to a 6f AW winner, half-brother to five winners; none of them out of the ordinary, but including Art Nouvelle who won races at the Curragh and Lingfield for this stable.
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13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

11

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Engines On

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.

7/1

Form: 8

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field over 1m1f on debut at Tipperary; major improvement needed; first reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Dual turf winner in Ireland who was having his third start for this yard when third of eight over C&D this month; drops in grade and every chance if building on that performance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to 1m AW winner Mighty Power and to a winner in Italy; dam 7f winner.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

8

(17)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Seven Hills

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group when ridden under 2f out, went second and kept on well inside final furlong, no match for winner

14/1

3rd

9

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Seven Hills

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

in touch with leaders, ridden and prominent under 2f out, ran on well and went third inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9/2

Form: 00

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear over C&D on debut and again soundly beaten over 1m at Leopardstown; second reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

19

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Louis Le Broc

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: D J Bunyan

Modest form in maidens and handicaps and step up in trip far from sure to be the answer.

25/1

9th

10

(9)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 20y

18:20 Killarney

Louis Le Broc

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan

Modest form in maidens; has failed to reach the first eight in three handicap starts; hard to make a case for him.

20/1

11th

16

(17)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Gowran Park

Louis Le Broc

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

towards rear of midfield

20/1

Form: 00

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has beaten only one of her opponents in each of her two outings; third reserve.
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15

(16)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 211y

17:15 Bellewstown

The Stray Sod

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Maiden was second at Down Royal (7f) in June but has to improve on recent efforts to get off the mark from a tough draw.

25/1

9th

11

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

The Stray Sod

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Down Royal second (7f) in June easily her best run of the season; cheekpieces had no effect over C&D last moth and now ditched; hard to fancy and yard have a much stronger contender in Scarlet Dancer.

20/1

11th

10

(16)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

The Stray Sod

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

12/1

Non-runners

Seven Hills, Louis Le Broc, The Stray Sod

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €167.70
Straight Forecast €134.32
Trifecta €629.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alexander John

The Irish Sun:

Elusive Tune

POSTDATA:

Alexander John