November 16 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 15 runners
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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

Form: 545048

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner is 0-8 on AW but jockey booking takes the eye.
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4th

2

(2)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Matilda With Me

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Rodger Sweeney

C&D defeat of Dark Street in November her first on this surface; solid runs since over 1m4f without conclusively staying so no surprise she is back in trip; respected from a good draw.

13/2

4th

2

(13)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Matilda With Me

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Rodger Sweeney

Three-time turf winner; notched first AW success in November, beating subsequent winner Dark Street; backed that up with a solid third last month, 2 1/4l in front of fourth-placed Anjah; one of only a few in this field with solid recent form; strong chance.

11/4

3rd

4

(5)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Matilda With Me

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Rodger Sweeney

prominent, ridden and chased clear leader over 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

5/1

13/2

Form: 950427

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Career-best when second over 1m on penultimate start; not at that level early this month and now reverts to this longer trip; prospects if staying; 1lb wrong.
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10th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Dark Street

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Consistent of late and earned his fourth career success here when touching off Picpoul over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip and should be competitive again despite his 5lb penalty.

7/1

1st

13

(17)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

Form: -08579

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on fast turf ran okay to a point without looking to stay on recent AW debut here; drop back in trip to suit and nicely drawn so could improve.
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5th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner here including this event in 2021 off 60 and when getting up on post over 1m in May off same mark; struggled a bit since but clearly has to be respected given her record here.

9/2

5th

3

(21)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Shona Mea

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner at Gowran and also successful here; only beaten 2l over C&D when fifth to Vidala two starts back; draw won't make life easy.

12/1

6th

1

(12)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Shona Mea

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: /06517 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Only her fourth run on the AW when scoring quite decisively over this trip in October; not much luck in running when upped in trip off 6lb higher mark since; back to optimum trip and well drawn so one to consider.
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18th

18

(5)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Dragon Roll

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eamonn O’Connell

AW winner; only her third run in the last year and well beaten in the other two; makes little appeal.

66/1

18th

18

(5)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Dragon Roll

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eamonn O’Connell

AW winner; only her third run in the last year and well beaten in the other two; makes little appeal.

66/1

11th

13

(1)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dragon Roll

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins include 1m2f success here in 2022; absent since well beaten on soft at Gowran last April and likely to need this (5lb wrong).

16/1

Form: 0-0059

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; maiden now 0-6, penultimate Punchestown effort would give some hope, soft ground may not have been ideal last time; tongue tie now fitted.
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9th

11

(8)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

The Lion Strikes

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John O’Shea

16-race maiden; runner-up (beaten 4l) over 9.5f at Wolverhampton early in the New Year; ran to an identical RPR (49) when fifth of 11 in first-time blinkers back there latest; has some work to do with Storm Asset.

33/1

5th

10

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lion Strikes

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John O’Shea

Second in a similar race over C&D in January (weak contest) but not matched it twice since; new headgear given a go but others appeal more.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

The Lion Strikes

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John O’Shea

14-race maiden with a patchy overall record; tailed off at Chelmsford six weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are absent today) and others are far more convincing.

20/1

Form: 045808

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Raced a bit too keenly when upped to this trip a week ago; cheekpieces now left off and worth another chance.
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3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

2nd

5

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again.

11/2

Form: 0-060

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at Navan in July; upped in trip here for AW return and remains unexposed.
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10th

9

(11)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Holding Aces

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Anthony McCann

Has hinted at ability but unplaced in six starts and no improvement for a switch to handicaps at the end of last year; needs improvement in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

12th

8

(9)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Holding Aces

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Anthony McCann

dwelt start, in rear

12/1

7th

8

(5)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Holding Aces

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Anthony McCann

Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at Navan in July; upped in trip here for AW return and remains unexposed.

16/1

Form: 33040-

Last run: 394 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came in 2019; good run over hurdles on latest (forced it) and first run on the flat in well over a year here on only second AW start; worth a market watch.
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18th

11

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

15:20 Navan

Muntahez

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Flat winner; 0-13 over timber and it was a low-key return at Kilbeggan last month; wants quicker ground than what is likely here.

33/1

8th

6

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Muntahez

11st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Is 0-12 over hurdles but nearly made all when last seen over hurdles in October; however, well below form on the Flat when last seen in January and absent since; may need this.

20/1

Form: 000065 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner here last winter who should be approaching peak fitness after two recent runs here from high draws; better draw here and no surprise if improvement was forthcoming.
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9th

14

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Power Drive

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Seven-time winner, six on polytrack; won over 1m2f at Dundalk in April but well beaten twice since and very much unproven over this trip; others preferred.

33/1

16th

17

(19)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Power Drive

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Best form on AW with six wins, the last in April; was poor on turf at Fairyhouse since; best form is over this trip but others preferred.

22/1

16

(14)

30th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Power Drive

8st 9lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Paul W Flynn

Recorded his sixth AW win when a 4l winner at Dundalk in April; never been as profilic on turf hence this lower mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 213540 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here earlier in the year, including at this trip; all the better for recent comeback turf run so can't be ruled out but draw a negative.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

20/1

Form: 9970-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden was tried over this trip for the first time when well held at Navan last month; hard to fancy; 5lb wrong.
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11th

10

(9)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Abogados

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

16-race maiden was tried over this trip for the first time when well held at Navan last month; hard to fancy; 5lb wrong.

20/1

17th

14

(12)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Abogados

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

midfield, ridden and brief headway over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

15

(16)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:25 Down Royal

Abogados

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Reserve; 15-race maiden gelded since last run and will need to have made giant strides since in the interim; not the most obvious one on stable debut.

Form: 409800 C BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner here but mainly well below best of late over longer trips, misplaced gamble here last time; 1lb wrong.
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14th

15

(16)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pride Of Pimlico

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Brendan W Duke

midfield

33/1

19

(14)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

21:10 Naas

Pride Of Pimlico

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Brendan W Duke

5f course winner at two; twice a 1m winner at Dundalk in 2021; most recent AW form has been weak; struggled over hurdles last time.

20/1

14th

5

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Punchestown

Pride Of Pimlico

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Brendan W Duke

soon midfield, in touch with leaders on inner after 3 out, mistake when ridden and weakened quickly 2 out

33/1

Form: 062746 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Veteran won over 1m at Bellewstown in August and is better on turf but two recent runs here were okay so can't be ruled out.
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10th

7

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Racer

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: James McAuley

prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

17

(9)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Racer

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

Third reserve; C&D winner in good form of late; strong gallop would help; rising 11 but chance.

13th

3

(6)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Racer

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James McAuley

Veteran won over 1m at Bellewstown in August and is better on turf but two recent runs here were okay so can't be ruled out.

10/1

Form: 77070

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Recent AW debut was a bit of a non-event; plenty of improvement needed.
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11th

9

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Destined To Rock

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Never in the first six; no apparent chance following poor run at Dundalk on stable debut.

33/1

13th

10

(9)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback.

22/1

14th

9

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Garry Caldwell

Recent AW debut was a bit of a non-event; plenty of improvement needed.

20/1

Form: 424906

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Reserve; sole win came on turf in 2019; not a bad effort here last week over 7f but this trip stretches him; 3lb wrong.
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0

4

8th Aug 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

19:00 Roscommon

Lucky Number

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Only win came on the Flat back in 2019; ran okay on the AW last month but was tailed off in new headgear at Naas (1m, soft) and was behind when falling on his chase debut in February (66-1).

40/1

13th

15

(18)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lucky Number

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Oliver McKiernan

midfield

16/1

6th

13

(6)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Lucky Number

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Oliver McKiernan

Poor sort on the Flat nowadays; last seen when falling in a beginners chase at Thurles in February.

25/1

Non-runners

Lucky Number

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €84.93
Tricast €686.07

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Holding Aces

SPOTLIGHT:

Muntahez

The Irish Sun:

Power Drive

POSTDATA:

Eastern Racer