November 23 / 14.00 Dundalk (AW)

14.00

Standard

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  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 274089 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 7l in his last couple of starts including over C&D latest; warrants respect on these terms now switched to claiming company.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

10/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 631264 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner; beaten 3l in a 6f handicap here 12 days ago; return to 1m is no issue but the widest draw isn't ideal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

Seven of his eight wins have come at this venue but below best of late, well held in claimer a fortnight ago from wide draw; others preferred.

8/1

5th

4

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on far side of group under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

3rd
1 (7)
Akmaam

10/1

  • Place: £12.10

Form: 070000

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won on debut but losing run since and well held on yard debut latest; tough ask on these terms.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

Form: 521-90 D

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promising start to his career including a Polytrack win at Lingfield but really struggled over hurdles and on the Flat since joining this yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

(13)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

50/1

12th

17

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

Second reserve; soundly beaten in four runs for this stable; others preferred.

9th

16

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

AW winner for Marcus Tregoning and John McConnell; down the field in three turf starts for this stable.

33/1

Form: 625026

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW (Tapeta) in Britain; runner-up in a claimer here on her penultimate start and she wasn't beaten far when unsuited by a drop to 7f since; solid claims back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

16:05 Downpatrick

Prioritise

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: John C McConnell

Much improved performance when staying on strongly to land a 2m handicap hurdle at Roscommon on Monday; up 10lb for that but likely that she is improving and every chance of going close again.

7/2

1st

5

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:18 Roscommon

Prioritise

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

70-rated on the Flat; jumping has been an issue in this sphere; late headway when beaten 15l on second handicap start at Tipperary.

20/1

15

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

19:00 Tramore

Prioritise

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John C McConnell

Form: 821000 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner; beaten 6l here latest and seemingly needs further than this; tough draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

2

(16)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Dare To Flare

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Struggled over hurdles last time out and not at his best on the level through the winter into spring; new yard.

25/1

6th

6

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 51y

16:55 Sligo

Dare To Flare

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

didn't jump well, held up in rear, mistake 3rd, bad mistake 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along and headway after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on, never on terms

20/1

18th

5

(8)

26th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Dare To Flare

10st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Tailed off on AW when last seen; probably needs a bit further than this these days and may come on for the run.

20/1

Form: 271247 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner (three C&D) and has run well in a trio of starts since winning at Killarney in October; should be in the mix.
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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

20/1

Form: 070467

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Leicester claimer for William Haggas; very best form is at 7f and was well held over C&D last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

Second of two wins came at Wolverhampton in April; not beaten far in a 1m2f handicap here last month but needs a bit more.

14/1

8th

7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

prominent, challenging over 2f out, briefly led 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

8th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Muhalhel

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

Just 2-35, though his latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look, especially if there is support for him.

4/1

Form: 500033 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual Group 3 winner and fairly prolific in Germany; not at that sort of level for this yard but plenty of solid runs in defeat including hitting the frame in a couple of course claimers here this winter; should be involved again in receipt of weight from main rivals.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Majestic Colt

10st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

Five-time stakes winner in Germany; placed only three times from 20 Irish starts, including when third over 7f at Leopardstown early this month; failed to reproduce that form over 6f at the Curragh last Sunday.

16/1

10th

11

(12)

16th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Majestic Colt

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: James McAuley

Was mostly well beaten on the AW over the winter but fared much better back on turf at Leopardstown last time over 7f; this drop in trip should suit and could run well even from 2lb out of the handicap.

16/1

3rd

7

(9)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:50 Leopardstown

Majestic Colt

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Nine-time winner in Germany; came to Ireland with an inflated rating and unable to justify it despite running well in a couple of premier handicaps last year; back on soft ground here after failing at Dundalk this year; could well be competitive off this mark and not dismissed.

25/1

Form: 030750

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on AW (all Tapeta at Newcastle); hasn't shown enough in two runs for this yard including claimer here latest; back up in trip.
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9th

10

(7)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Tommy Taylor

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been through a few yards; completed a hat-trick in Britain for Grant Tuer a year ago; debuts for Gavin Cromwell here and would be a definite player if able to run close to his mark.

20/1

10th

10

(9)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tommy Taylor

9st 6lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Shane Crawley

dwelt start, towards rear

10/1

13th

13

(15)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Tommy Taylor

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Won four in a row at Newcastle for Grant Tuer early in the year, three of them over this trip; not a bad effort over 7f on stable debut; good prospects of reversing form with runner-up Eglish on these terms.

8/1

Form: 991050 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has struggled since landing a maiden claimer at Bellewstown in September; beaten 6l here last week and no easy task on these terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

26th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 109y

16:10 Naas

Sweeping Statement

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: James McAuley

Won a maiden claimer on the Flat at Bellewstown last September, moderate form at Dundalk since then; lacks hurdling experience.

50/1

8th

6

(9)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sweeping Statement

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

Struggled since winning a maiden claimer at Bellewstown in September; beaten 7l here last month and while the step back up in trip will suit, others look more convincing at present.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 2610

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Tipperary maiden on his penultimate start; struggled in a handicap when last seen but still early days and one to consider on yard debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Elephant John

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Quinn

Ex-Irish; sole win came in 2022 and doesn't look solid on 2023 form; however, has possibilities dropped to this weak level on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

9th

4

(4)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent on inner, outpaced 1f out

14/1

200/1

Form: 9

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off 80-1 shot on debut and impossible to recommend her here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(10)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sea The Sand

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ray Hackett

Shown very little in three runs at huge odds so far.

100/1

14th

10

(8)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sea The Sand

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ray Hackett

midfield

100/1

13th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sea The Sand

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ray Hackett

towards rear

200/1

14/1

Form: 5/13-

Last run: 377 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin; improved from debut to win a 7f Kempton novice last year; not seen since hitting the frame at Chelmsford a year ago; gelded and probably best watched on return/yard debut.
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14th

12

(3)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lone Fighter

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James McAuley

towards rear of midfield

14/1

Form: 708

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
First reserve; a bit of promise on debut but has struggled twice since; shorter trip unlikely to help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Cinco Saltos

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive maiden who is back in trip and back on AW having again been below best at Bath last time; no tongue-tie this time but she has something to prove.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Cinco Saltos

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Minor form so far and she hasn't improved for the step up to 1m6f on her last three starts (cheekpieces added latest, retained); up against it.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Cinco Saltos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Irish maiden who has not finished closer than fifth in her eight starts, including in four AW handicaps (1m4f/1m6f) for this yard; mark continues to fall and cheekpieces are added; needs a transformation back on turf but worth a market check.

9/1

Form: 067050 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; Polytrack winner; struggled here last week and has a tough ask on these terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield

7/1

12th

6

(17)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole AW win came on Polytrack at Chelmsford; on a losing run at present but it was a good run here last week when beaten 1l and she's well treated on old form; draw is off-putting.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Disappointing in a busy spell since Listowel second, trying 1m4f for the first time; others make much more appeal.

14/1

Form: 686680 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; course specialist but disappointed here a fortnight ago and tough draw this time.
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No / Draw
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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

Non-runners

Cinco Saltos, Sheila, War Hero

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.20
Straight Forecast €7.78
Trifecta €586.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sweeping Statement

The Irish Sun:

Lone Fighter

SPOTLIGHT:

Prioritise

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hale Bopp