December 07 / 14.40 Dundalk (AW)

14.40

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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 664271 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Thurles maiden and bounced back from a low-key handicap debut to win a maiden here a week ago; probably on a stiff enough mark back in handicap company here; up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Shangrilama

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

midfield, pushed along 3f out, soon switched right, headway when ridden towards near side from 2f out, led and ran on final 110yds

6/1

1st

10

(4)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shangrilama

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

led narrowly or disputed lead early, headed but prominent when pushed along home turn, challenging when ridden 2f out, led narrowly and kept on well final 110yds

9/2

7th

5

(4)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Leopardstown

Shangrilama

8st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out

5/1

2nd
2 (7)
Pub Talk

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 644151 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last three starts including a career best performance in a claimer here 12 days ago; will need improvement for the return to 1m if he's to defy this sort of mark though.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Pub Talk

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost his way over the last couple of years but recent return on AW (6f) wasn't devoid of promise; mixed record at 1m but down to a good mark.

4/1

8th

2

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Pub Talk

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost his way over the last couple of years but recent return on AW (6f) wasn't devoid of promise; mixed record at 1m but down to a good mark.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 007

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Left his first two runs behind when beaten roughly 5l in a C&D maiden last month; further progress needed to defy this mark though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

15

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Dual winner over 7f last year; returned to form when chasing home Ferrybank here last time; chance if reproducing that but might need luck in running from his draw.

8/1

2nd

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

4th

9

(9)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Won two 7f handicaps on easy ground last year but has run well on faster ground, including over C&D; below his best last twice but is off an attractive mark if back to form.

18/1

Form: 5935

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on debut but hasn't managed to build on that in three runs since; tough looking mark for handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

20/1

Form: 80005

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Modest form so far and no improvement for a switch to handicaps; tough draw to work with this time.
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13th

9

(13)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

soon prominent

14/1

9th

12

(6)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Sole win came over 7f on turf; has struggled here this winter; minor signs of a revival here last week and down another 3lb.

33/1

9th

7

(12)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

0-11 at this venue, second on three occasions; won at Roscommon last summer over 7f and touched off over 1m here last July; blinkered now after a sequence of below-par performances.

16/1

Form: 609

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Tough looking mark on what she achieved in trio of maidens; longer trip needs to yield improvement.
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14th

21

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thirtysecondstreet

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Slowly away in 1m Limerick event last time; much better previously when third at Gowran; needs improvement in new headgear combination.

20/1

12th

10

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Thirtysecondstreet

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, in rear

9/2

3rd

16

(15)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Thirtysecondstreet

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

prominent

20/1

Form: 069

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improved with each start in maidens; never really involved when beaten roughly 6l over C&D last month; opening mark of 68 looks high but could progress again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(15)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Law Lady

9st 1lb

J: Aine Ryan

T: Eoin Griffin

Modest juvenile form; ran only twice last year; new trainer tries a tongue-tie; drawn high, no appeal.

25/1

16th

14

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Law Lady

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Thomas Mullins

Modest enough juvenile form and no real show on her seasonal bow here in June although ran better than her finishing position; not discounted and her trainer has a good record here.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 670

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l in a 7f maiden here last month; might need a bit further than this; worth a market check on handicap debut with first-time cheekpieces on.
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6th

4

(9)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lake Illawarra

9st 8lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Stepped up on previous form when winning over 7f five weeks ago; form of that race has been twice boosted by runner-up stablemate Malacanne; good chance if getting this trip on his first attempt beyond 1m.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lake Illawarra

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

soon prominent, prominent in chasing group going okay home turn, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish

12/1

5th

4

(4)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lake Illawarra

9st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, keeping on waiting for room over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

5/1

Form: 670

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; shown little in three starts so far; out of the weights.
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2nd

9

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Press Play

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: C W J Farrell

Was out of the handicap when contesting a C&D nursery last month; not disgraced in the circumstances, and this is more realistic.

12/1

9th

17

(11)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Press Play

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: C W J Farrell

Third reserve; shown little in three starts so far; out of the weights.

Form: 7656

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens without threatening; a bit below form when beaten 6l on handicap debut latest; longer trip may help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Miss Yvonne

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

made virtually all, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and clear inside final furlong, went further clear final 110yds

7/1

2

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 125y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Miss Yvonne

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Signs of progress when close-up in fourth at Roscommon; progress was sustained when third at Limerick, again not beaten far; could be hard to beat now.

2/1

3rd

3

(14)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Limerick

Miss Yvonne

9st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fast out of the gates over 7f at Roscommon latest and shaped as though a drop in trip would suit; will need the same gate speed from this draw and has decent claims if she gets home.

5/1

Form: 780

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 6l on debut but not as good twice since including when tried over this trip on her penultimate start; may need this after 151 days off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(2)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Liberated Girl

8st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

33/1

8th

6

(4)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Liberated Girl

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Showed nothing in two nurseries here last December and just two fair efforts in heavy ground since returning last month; hard to be confident in right now despite reduced mark.

12/1

Form: 370240 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went close over 7f here before a good run at Gowran in October and while he didn't beat a rival when favourite here a fortnight ago, he had excuses (clipped heels and reportedly sore post race); may gain compensation if he sees out this new trip.
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12th

14

(2)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Static Charge

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Desmond McDonogh

21-race maiden and has shown nothing over a variety of trips this year; makes no appeal.

50/1

13

(14)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Static Charge

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Desmond McDonogh

20-race maiden and well held in recent runs over shorter here; unlikely to stay this sort of trip.

20/1

9th

14

(13)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Static Charge

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Desmond McDonogh

midfield

33/1

Form: 70080

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal in maidens and no improvement for the switch to handicaps; cheekpieces on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:47 Listowel

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Dual 7f winner; huge prices and well beaten in two hurdle runs.

200/1

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Two-time Gowran Flat winner (good/yielding); reappeared from winter break at same venue in March when tailed off on hurdles debut on heavy; ground more in her favour here but still best watched.

40/1

7th

8

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:34 Gowran Park

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Two-time course winner on the Flat, latest win in August 2023; makes no appeal on hurdle debut after an absence.

33/1

8/1

Form: 545343 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; consistent sort who hit the frame in a claimer here 12 days ago behind stablemate Pub Talk; more required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

16

(16)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Trident Star

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

A 13-race maiden; deteriorated after showing fair form in her first two Dundalk nursery starts in 2022; down the field at Dundalk on second start for this stable; up against it here, considering his 40 rating that puts him 7lb wrong at the weights

25/1

16th

16

(16)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Trident Star

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

A 13-race maiden; deteriorated after showing fair form in her first two Dundalk nursery starts in 2022; down the field at Dundalk on second start for this stable; up against it here, considering his 40 rating that puts him 7lb wrong at the weights

25/1

9th

14

(4)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trident Star

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

15/2

Form: 098092

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when beaten half a length over 7f a fortnight ago; up 3lb and has a poor draw this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

11th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched third turf win at Roscommon (1m4f, gd) two starts ago, beating Makaiah by 2.25l; stumbled and unseated early lto at Fairyhouse; needs more from career-high mark.

12/1

3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

Form: 005

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First reserve; poor form in trio of starts so far; others preferred.
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3

(2)

5th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rossmore Nation

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Michael Appleby

8th

17

(8)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Rossmore Nation

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has done very well since joining this yard, posting his second AW win for the stable at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; unproven on turf but could be bang there if the return to grass isn't an issue.

11/1

2nd

8

(9)

5th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rossmore Nation

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

prominent on outer

4/1

Form: 266583

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten roughly 1l when third here a fortnight ago; out the handicap here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

12

(5)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 55y

14:35 Roscommon

Fendi

8st 10lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: James M Barrett

Ran well in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but needs to bounce back after a poor run at Gowran last time.

25/1

13th

14

(6)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Fendi

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Experienced maiden whose best AW form came when third to Happenstance over this trip; also fair C&D run (soft) but hasn't progressed; handicapper giving her a chance so don't rule out (1lb wrong).

16/1

8th

11

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fendi

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Experienced maiden safely held on recent form here behind some of these rivals but down to career-low mark now so don't rule out entirely.

12/1

Non-runners

Doctor Grace, Rossmore Nation, Fendi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €13.00
Straight Forecast €13.65
Tricast €107.60
Trifecta €90.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Static Charge

POSTDATA:

Shangrilama

The Irish Sun:

Trident Star

RP Ratings (IRE):

Static Charge