November 30 / 16.30 Dundalk (AW)

16.30

Standard

Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 087723 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has gone close here over 1m4f twice this month, latest when third under an aggressive ride (Building Bridges fourth); not sure he'll appreciate this longer trip.
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24th

15

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Chutzpal

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Capable under both codes, with dual wins in each; won a Killarney handicap in August and was a distant runner-up at Newmarket in September (8l behind Reverend Hubert); finished seventh in this race last year, and may need this comeback run once again.

15/1

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Chutzpal

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry De Bromhead

Another who is capable under both codes and has been on a roll on the Flat this year, gamely repelling allcomers from the front over 1m6f at Killarney last time (good); however, off this mark in today's company, this would be his toughest test yet on the Flat.

13/2

11

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Chutzpal

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over C&D last summer off 59 and pick of three runs this year when good third at the Curragh, having raced keenly and hanging right under 7lb claimer; not the best of breaks on Wolverhampton AW latest but fair effort; 2lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 767083

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No Flat wins since 2019 but she won a Punchestown handicap hurdle last month and just denied second over 1m4f here 12 days ago; stays further so of definite interest.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(16)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Well Funded

9st 5lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Progressive over hurdles last autumn, winning handicaps at Listowel and Punchestown; in good form here in November, including when runner-up over this trip (Make The Switch fourth, Tenth Amendment fifth); needs to bounce back after two low-key hurdling displays

13/2

13th

11

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Well Funded

11st 1lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

7

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

1m 7f 111y

14:14 Thurles

Well Funded

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was rated in the 50s on the Flat before winning off a Punchestown handicap hurdle off 100; current rating of 107 leaves her with a mountain to climb here.

66/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 5-4619

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Better hurdler although tailed off in Grade 3 handicap at Haydock recently; flat form this year mixed but Bellewstown win off 56 was a ready one; probably on a high enough mark right now; first AW start in over three years.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Tronador

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

12/1

16th

19

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Tronador

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Gordon Elliott, third in this race last year from out the back off 2lb higher; won over hurdles in May on debut for Olly Murphy and not disgraced here next time, before a poor show over hurdles 25 days ago; not impossible if that latest run can be forgiven.

18/1

10th

2

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Tronador

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

sweating, took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 7th, no impression from 4 out

6/1

Form: /64-06 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Winner here over 1m4f two years ago; missed nearly all of 2021 but looked to be on the way back here 19 days ago when putting in late work over same trip; only second attempt at this trip but on a nice mark and respected.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Make The Switch

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

towards rear throughout, eased inside final furlong

25/1

12th

13

(8)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Make The Switch

8st 10lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: T G McCourt

First run since October when pulling up at Roscommon on first start for new stable over hurdles this month; sole Flat victory came in a Dundalk claimer and has it all to prove now.

28/1

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:45 Roscommon

Make The Switch

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: T G McCourt

Dual-purpose winner was poor when last seen on the Flat and over hurdles; best watched on debut for new yard.

28/1

Form: 200683

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Now 0-16 at this venue but best effort for some time over this trip a fortnight ago when staying-on third (Roman Song second) after a slow start; place claims again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Tenth Amendment

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Keith Henry Clarke

midfield

100/1

14th

23

(23)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Tenth Amendment

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Jut 1-64 under all rules; out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tenth Amendment

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has won only once from 50 starts on the Flat, that success gained at Bellewstown six seasons ago; out of form at Dundalk last winter and unplaced at Navan in May; not favoured by the race conditions

100/1

Form: 7/119- CD

Last run: 491 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of C&D handicaps for John McConnell in early 2021 off marks of 54 & 60; largely campaigned over hurdles since, modest comeback run earlier this month; probably best watched.
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10

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

15:27 Fairyhouse

Falak

11st 10lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Six-time winner including twice over hurdles; very hard to fancy on 2024 form; visored now, instead of usual tongue-tie.

25/1

10

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

15:27 Fairyhouse

Falak

11st 10lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Six-time winner including twice over hurdles; very hard to fancy on 2024 form; visored now, instead of usual tongue-tie.

25/1

7th

7

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:00 Down Royal

Falak

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: T G McCourt

Six-time winner, twice over hurdles but little to be encouraged by anything he has done this year.

25/1

12/1

Form: 4132-4

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare largely jumping of late but Bellewstown run in September was a solid one; hood now tried and certainly not one to rule out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(10)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aprils Joy

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile mare largely jumping of late but Bellewstown run in September was a solid one; hood now tried and certainly not one to rule out.

12/1

7th

5

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 84y

16:22 Thurles

Aprils Joy

10st 8lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile mare a four-time winner between Flat and hurdles and some fair efforts chasing also, including at Downpatrick on latest; trip/ground okay so one to consider.

11/2

3rd

8

7th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:50 Downpatrick

Aprils Joy

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, prominent in chasing group before 3rd, pressed leaders after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on but held run-in, no match for first two

9/4

25/1

Form: 00160-

Last run: 436 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade early in her career and added Gowran flat handicap for Gavin Cromwell; soundly beaten for current yard after 419-day absence earlier this month and can only be watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Harvest Bow

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: H D McGuigan

Doesn't look as good as she used to be and this year is turning into a real struggle.

50/1

12th

6

(13)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Thurles

Harvest Bow

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

Just over two years since 1m7f Leopardstown win for Gavin Cromwell; no apparent chance on recent form.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 175y

17:20 Down Royal

Harvest Bow

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

Just over two years since 1m7f Leopardstown win for Gavin Cromwell; no apparent chance on recent form.

25/1

Form: 406049

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; now 0-11 and upped in trip; hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

12

(3)

1st May 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Windsor

Two Two Time

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Longstanding maiden; Irish form as recent as January gives her a fair chance but she's been a notch or two below that level recently.

20/1

7

(6)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Two Two Time

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

6th

4

(4)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Two Two Time

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Longstanding maiden who's with her third yard; not a bad effort back in the visor last time but she didn't see out 2m in one try in Ireland and stamina is the question mark again.

16/1

16/1

Form: -09440

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Navan winner on soft over a year ago his sole success; penultimate run at same venue encouraging and only second AW start here.
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0

15

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:50 Gowran Park

Wish Me

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

refused to race

33/1

17th

18

(15)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Wish Me

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Keith Henry Clarke

C&D winner in 2021, not beaten far over 1m6f here a year ago but beaten miles last two runs.

33/1

11th
4 (11)
Vocito

14/1

Form: 3656-5

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Cork win came at 1m2f, form over longer trips not so good and recent hurdles form ordinary; blinkers now tried but others hold stronger claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

OUR TIP
12th
1 (16)
Wajaaha

4/1

Form: -75371 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Did well to overcome slow start when getting up late over 1m4f here last Friday in first-time visor; raised 5lb for that but carries mandatory 7lb penalty here; stays this longer trip and that could enable him to remain competitive.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

12/1

Form: 722130

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe winner over the summer with modest enough maiden hurdle form of late; well held only previous start on this surface and has it to prove now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(11)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Beer With The Boys

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

C&D winner in 2022, his last score; his best run of three this term when third at Sligo and needs to repeat that after a lesser Tramore effort.

10/1

1

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Beer With The Boys

10st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Won for Mick Channon at three and landed a Ballinrobe handicap during a spell of good form in 2022; often placed, though only twice since joining this stable two years ago; pleasing run when third at Sligo on seasonal debut; front-runner could go well if restored to form after a Tipperary failure.

14/1

11/2

Form: 00502

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Career-best when upped to this trip a fortnight ago, seeing it out well; just 1lb higher and major contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(15)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Song

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

Career-best when upped to this trip a fortnight ago, seeing it out well; just 1lb higher and major contender.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Song

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

dwelt start, pushed along briefly, soon prominent, pressed leaders when reminder and pushed along over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, carried left when joined leaders 1f out, kept on well towards finish

20/1

21th

22

(1)

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Roman Song

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

never better than mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out, eased from over 1f out

20/1

Form: 000-94

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Back from a short break with decent fourth here over 1m4f 19 days ago; has form over this sort of trip in Britain so should stay and down to a decent mark.
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1

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Building Bridges

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gary McGill

The last of his six hurdle wins came at Perth in September 2024; a solid effort at Aintree in April over this trip but not as good over 2m at Bellewstown; tough task on these terms.

18/1

11th

1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

Building Bridges

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

Course winner on the Flat; six wins over hurdles, best form over longer distances; faces a tough task under a big weight.

20/1

18

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Building Bridges

11st 1lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Ran okay to be beaten about 10l at Aintree (behind Park Of Kings) and that was after a lengthy break; however, he's an exposed dual-purpose performer and others are more intriguing.

50/1

Form: 000659 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
First reserve; three-time winner here last winter over shorter trips; yet to rediscover that sort of form this year and previous attempts at this trip unconvincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 700004

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; sole win came on soft last year when trained by the Gosdens; has been regressive for this yard until improvement over C&D a fortnight ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

8

(16)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Meritorious

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

Without a win since 2021 and he is 0-7 on the AW; pulled up on stable debut in a novice hurdle at Thurles when last seen in December 2023; impossible to make a case for.

28/1

11th

8

(16)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Meritorious

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

Without a win since 2021 and he is 0-7 on the AW; pulled up on stable debut in a novice hurdle at Thurles when last seen in December 2023; impossible to make a case for.

28/1

0

8

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:10 Thurles

Meritorious

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Thomas Dowling

Won a 1m4f handicap at Newmarket in 2021 when trained by the Gosdens; no success during a spell with John McConnell; not far behind Camino Rock when fifth in a 2m3f maiden at Kilbeggan in August; most recent run was on the Flat; makes stable debut.

16/1

Non-runners

Building Bridges, Power Drive, Meritorious

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €60.40
Straight Forecast €56.00
Tricast €554.32
Trifecta €562.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Roman Song

RP Ratings (IRE):

Chutzpal

The Irish Sun:

Aprils Joy

SPOTLIGHT:

Make The Switch