December 02 / 20.00 Dundalk (AW)

20.00

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 17 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 504272

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-13 but he's not been beaten far in four starts here so far this winter; only beaten a neck over C&D last month and only nudged back up 1lb; has one in him from this sort of mark.
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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

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 004285

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Went close in a couple of runs on turf earlier in the year; lesser form up in trip on last couple of starts; enough to prove on AW debut.
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13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 230491 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for this yard, losing her maiden tag at the 21st attempt over C&D last month; only up 2lb for that career best and she can give another good account.
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3rd

6

(14)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Of The Glen

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Made a winning start for this yard, losing her maiden tag at the 21st attempt over C&D last month; only up 2lb for that career best and she can give another good account.

4/1

1st

15

(15)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Of The Glen

9st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

First reserve; 20-race maiden; beaten 8l over C&D last month; back with former trainer; bad draw.

9th

10

(1)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Of The Glen

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Lee Smyth

led early, soon headed but prominent, nudged along under 3f out, ridden under 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

11/2

Form: 135400 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (including C&D) last winter; built on a low-key return when beaten roughly 5l over C&D last month; more required and still 11lb above her last winning mark.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

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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

16/1

Form: -00433

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but it was his best effort yet when beaten roughly 1l over C&D last month; first-time visor has the potential to eke out more.
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1st

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February but he was pulled up back hurdling at Hexham 24 days ago; not out of things if shrugging off that effort.

7/2

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Gemini Man

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner off 6lb lower last August (good); some sound runs since, both over hurdles and on the Flat (9.4f Wolverhampton winner in February); chance.

6/1

6/1

Form: -78442 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run since his sole success in 2020 on turf; beaten roughly 3l over 1m4f here a fortnight ago; shorter trip not guaranteed to suit.
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3rd

9

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Mephisto

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; decent run at Dundalk last month off 8lb higher AW mark so has to be of interest back on the turf (stamina proven).

100/30

4th

4

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Mephisto

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; effective here and not badly treated, so could easily stage a revival.

8/1

8/1

Form: 580864

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a trio of recent C&D starts; feasibly treated on peak form, although his best form has come at 1m.
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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

20/1

Form: 440009

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won three on Polytrack for Stuart Williams; has run okay at this venue since switching yards but low-key efforts in two runs this winter.
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7th

9

(16)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won three on AW, all over 1m in Britain in 2021; returned to form with a narrow defeat over C&D last month when beaten a neck; however, that form has been let down since and she's drawn out wide here.

6/1

2nd

11

(8)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

started quickly, briefly led, raced in second after 1f, challenging when pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden towards near side 2f out, kept on well final 110yds, just held

28/1

4th

11

(12)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Struggling at this venue since his return in November and tailed off on hurdle bow last time out; plenty to prove.

20/1

4/1

Form: 059729 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 26 starts came here over 1m; went close on her penultimate outing over this C&D and can be forgiven her latest run a fortnight ago when drawn widest; return to this trip is fine and ought to give a good account.
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8

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stardayz

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Bounced back from some poor efforts when winning gaining a second C&D win three weeks ago; 6lb higher mark is fine and the inside stall is ideal given that she can make the running.

3/1

1st

10

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stardayz

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

1-29; sole win came in a C&D fillies' maiden; hard to recommend on recent course outings.

40/1

12th

7

(3)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stardayz

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Ciaran Murphy

Sole win in 28 starts came in a C&D fillies' maiden; returned to form when runner-up over further here in November but well below that form in three runs since; might need further than 1m these days.

16/1

10th
4 (12)

12/1

Form: 033088 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won here in 2019 but that's her only success in 15 AW starts; ran okay on return from a four-month break here last week (1m4f); shaped like a return to this trip should help.
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No Results Found

Form: 22/5-0 CD

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner a few years ago but on a long losing run since; didn't beat a rival when last seen on the Flat and brought down over timber since.
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

12th
13 (16)
Cryptos Dream

20/1

Form: 778900

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut last year and went close over this C&D last winter; well below form in two course starts last month.
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2

(1)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Cryptos Dream

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Won a handicap over C&D on her second start for this yard last June; posted a solid effort when fourth of ten in this grade at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 18 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/2

1

(4)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:33 Yarmouth

Cryptos Dream

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Dual Brighton winner for Jack Jones and disappointing she didn't fare better there back on to turf, after a short break, last time; more consistent on the AW but this is the first time she's run in a 0-50 and she's capable of bouncing back.

4/1

5th

4

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Cryptos Dream

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner for Jack Jones who enjoyed a consistent spring on the AW; returns to turf, back from a short break, on her last winning mark and is one to consider.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 801060

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won Laytown claimer in September and hit and miss since; only beat one home at Naas last time but wasn't beaten far at Navan on his penultimate start; doesn't look well treated at present.
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6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Bringsty

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort.

4/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Bringsty

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes.

6/1

33/1

Form: 000-90

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed little in previous yard last year and struggled in three starts for this yard; tailed off over hurdles last time.
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4th

11

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Mornington Bay

11st 9lb

J: Miss A L Murphy

T: Sarah Dawson

Modest on the Flat and in two runs over hurdles; makes no appeal here.

100/1

10th

14

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

13:45 Punchestown

Mornington Bay

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Sarah Dawson

Poor on the Flat and over hurdles, so passed over.

100/1

8th

20

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Mornington Bay

10st 1lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Sarah Dawson

midfield

100/1

15 (17)
Anjah

Form: 388460

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 22-race maiden and has a poor draw for his return.
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12

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anjah

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win in 37 starts came over this C&D; poor efforts in trio of starts this year though and others are more convincing.

33/1

13

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Anjah

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: H D McGuigan

Only 1-36; not a bad final run at Tramore (1m4f) without ever threatening to trouble the principals.

14/1

11

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Anjah

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Off the mark at Dundalk last September on his 34th outing; probably needed the race at Sligo in May; should be sharper now; talented apprentice booked by the trainer who also saddles the top-weight.

8/1

Form: 107/70 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; dual winner for Mark Johnston in 2018; shown nothing in two runs for this yard after lengthy absence.
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14th

3

(16)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hibernicus

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

towards rear

25/1

16

(6)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hibernicus

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; dual winner for Mark Johnston in 2018; shown nothing in two runs for this yard after lengthy absence.

Form: /060-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; sole win came on turf a couple of seasons ago; tailed off on yard debut latest.
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4

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Call Me Rocky

11st 5lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Anthony Charlton

Very well handicapped on some of last year's form for Milton Harris and but was out of sorts during three-race spell for Syd Hosie and pulled up on recent debut for latest new trainer; headgear refitted; revival needed.

25/1

9

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Call Me Rocky

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Well treated now but lost his way badly after leaving Milton Harris and tried chasing last time; too risky.

20/1

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

20:30 Stratford

Call Me Rocky

11st 13lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Syd Hosie

in touch with leaders, prominent after 8th, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

8/1

Non-runners

Anjah, Hibernicus, Call Me Rocky

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €88.10
Straight Forecast €103.21
Tricast €388.64
Trifecta €786.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Mr Mills

POSTDATA:

Lily Of The Glen

RP Ratings (IRE):

Evening Verse

SPOTLIGHT:

Innamorare