December 21 / 16.15 Dundalk (AW)

16.15

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William Hill Extra Places Everyday Handicap

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Extra Places Everyday Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 503226 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Solid form in three visits here during November prior to unplaced run here three weeks ago; every chance if anywhere near his best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 703459

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has run a number of good races but she's now 0-32 and is very frustrating; might pop up one day but the percentage call is to oppose.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Florence Thompson

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

pushed along in rear early, soon detached, pulled up 2f out

50/1

15th

15

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Florence Thompson

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

prominent

25/1

16th

14

(15)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Florence Thompson

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J G Murray

A 51-race maiden ran above her mark when not far off Marble Angel in Sligo maiden but out the back twice since; makes no appeal.

66/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 943648

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f Chelmsford winner and was hot on the heels of both No Speed Limit and Here Of The Hour when fourth here over 5f last month; below par three weeks ago but has a big run in him.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Silver Nemo

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Lee Smyth

Both wins have been on polytrack; makes no appeal on any of his form this year.

33/1

14th

16

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Silver Nemo

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Over three years since he won a couple on times on AW in Britain and modest form at Dundalk over the winter; makes no appeal.

40/1

7th

13

(5)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Silver Nemo

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Is just 2-40 but often runs well; however, has been disappointing lately and others are preferred.

22/1

Form: 383976

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has done most of his racing on turf and was only midfield here a fortnight ago.
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15th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 16-race maiden and shown very little in trio of starts for new yard; wears first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

16th

16

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

20:05 Fairyhouse

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

led narrowly

8/1

9th

8

(13)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home.

10/1

14/1

Form: 000468 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner but held by some of these on her last two visits here and needs the visor to give her a lift.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Betrayed

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Leanne Breen

Three-time course winner at 6f; ended last winter out of form and well held over C&D on return in November; off 84 days and others look stronger.

20/1

13th

9

(2)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Betrayed

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

soon led, joined over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

12/1

Form: 60-493

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who remains a maiden but has definitely hinted at winning potential, including here last month when close up behind runner-up No Speed Limit; if overcoming stall 14 he should be thereabouts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

12/1

Form: 7057-6 CD

Last run: 348 days

W: 8st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner over C&D but below his best last year and he was only seventh in this race 12 months ago, since when he's raced just once; good bit to prove from a wellbeing perspective.
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8th

11

(8)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Danz Gift

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

towards rear

33/1

7th

9

(11)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Danz Gift

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Seven-time C&D winner recently returned from 348 days off when finishing just behind Betrayed in seventh; entitled to have needed that run, and it would be unwise to rule him out if anywhere near his best.

13/2

7th

9

(11)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Danz Gift

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

12/1

Form: 860006

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only 2-31 and those turf wins were a while back now; needs to improve on his recent efforts here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Drummond Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

8th

10

(6)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Drummond Warrior

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: R K Watson

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

12

(13)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Drummond Warrior

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: R K Watson

Turf wins came some time ago and continues to struggle off basement mark; 7lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 846060

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden having only her second run on the AW; not hard to see past in a first-time tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

21

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

It Might Be You

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

28-race maiden whose seasonal-best came when third at Fairyhouse last month over this trip; too keen and no luck in running here last time; blinkers tried latest now replaced by usual cheekpieces; 3lb wrong.

20/1

13th

18

(7)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

It Might Be You

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

27-race maiden; encouraging run when third (beaten 2l) at Fairyhouse two starts ago but didn't build on that at 7f since; return to the minimum may help with first-time blinkers fitted.

12/1

9th

21

(2)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Cork

It Might Be You

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Thomas Coyle

First effort of note this season came at Fairyhouse early this month, speed throughout over 6f (splitting today's rivals Florence Thompson and Catherine Chroi); not certain this return to 7f will suit; 1lb wrong.

12/1

20/1

Form: 760087 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has gone off the boil since a decent effort at Naas in May and needs to turn a corner.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(6)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f); fair form here between September and December; has to bounce back from a below-par run 15 days ago; first time with a visor.

8/1

9th

10

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f) has been running well enough here lately and just behind Theriverrunsdeep last time over this trip; definite claims.

13/2

3rd

12

(1)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

midfield, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

Form: 724 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; encouraging maiden efforts here and dropping back to 5f could work for him; now tongue tied.
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1st

1

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Aces Wild

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who broke his turf duck at Chester last July off a 2lb lower mark (5f, good); two respectable efforts here this spring and Finley Marsh replaces an apprentice today; a big run is on the cards.

13/2

6th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5f win at Chester (good) last summer came off a 4lb lower mark; encouraging return to action here (5.7f, good) 17 days ago and should go well if building on that first run for 199 days.

7/2

Form: 009942

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Close up in a Catterick classified event (7f, soft) in August on what proved his final run for Michael Dods; left that yard for only 1,500gns and as a 24-race maiden.
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6th

1

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Sin E Shekells

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

Rank outsider with a lowly mark and cannot be fancied.

200/1

18th

20

(3)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Sin E Shekells

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

41-race maiden has run poorly in recent starts and makes no appeal from 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

15th

16

(9)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Sin E Shekells

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J G Murray

anticipated start, hit stall, jockey lost irons, towards rear

33/1

20/1

Form: 020095 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Newcastle AW winner for Les Eyre but needs to find something on his form for current yard; was no better for blinkers here recently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

15

(17)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Just Another

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

AW winner when trained in Britain but unplaced in 10 starts for this yard and modest form on turf.

50/1

12/1

Form: 5/4-80

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Didn't last long with George Boughey, though didn't run badly in an AW claimer; soft/heavy ground perhaps not ideal in two maidens for this yard, and now tried in blinkers, she could raise her profile on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

(4)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lucys Max

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

11th

12

(8)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Lucys Max

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Kinirons

slightly awkward start, in touch with leaders in centre of group, waiting for room when shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

66/1

17

(16)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lucys Max

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Third reserve; poor form in a trio of maidens and bad draw here.

OUR TIP

Form: 305852 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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Form: 7-3204

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Aurora Nova

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D (good) on this card last year and gained third win of the year over C&D (good) in July off 69; tailed off at the Curragh on return; ground may be against her on this occasion.

16/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.

12/1

Form: 270070 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

Non-runners

Zig Zag Zyggy, Aurora Nova, Theriverrunsdeep

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €53.60
Straight Forecast €57.67
Tricast €291.12
Trifecta €168.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zig Zag Zyggy

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hero Of The Hour

TOPSPEED:

No Speed Limit

POSTDATA:

Zig Zag Zyggy

The Irish Sun:

Zig Zag Zyggy