January 13 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

Standard

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  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 67085-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Kept on after slow start on handicap debut over C&D last month; finished just behind stablemate Malacanne, so not without a chance of reaching the money; visor on now, replacing blinkers worn last time and cheekpieces before that.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 70354-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran on well in the closing stages on handicap debut over C&D, finishing just in front of longer-priced stablemate Lake Illawarra; definite chance if getting a clearer run and finding normal improvement.
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10th

4

(13)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Malacanne

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in February and was good second at Chelmsford (1m2f) in April; well held at Kempton last month but he travelled smoothly for a long way and may have stretched stamina on that step up to 1m3f; now drops back in trip/grade and he's not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(4)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Malacanne

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: D Donovan

Essentially holding form in defeat since February's gambled-on Wolverhampton success (9.5f), not for the first time shaping as if today's trip might be worth a go when a keeping-on second at Chelmsford latest (1m2f, had to wait for a run); still well treated on last year's peak Irish form.

5/2

4th

6

(4)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Malacanne

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: D Donovan

Essentially holding form in defeat since February's gambled-on Wolverhampton success (9.5f), not for the first time shaping as if today's trip might be worth a go when a keeping-on second at Chelmsford latest (1m2f, had to wait for a run); still well treated on last year's peak Irish form.

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 98092-

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Likely to play a leading part judged on an improved run when second over C&D in November; jockey booking by venue's leading trainer is a plus.
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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

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

Form: 080-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Promising third on handicap/AW over 1m here nine days ago; enjoys an edge over Fendi on that running and is only marginally wrong at the weights; strong contender.
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1st

11

(11)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Hard to predict and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month, but he may have needed that run and he won this race (firm) off 3lb higher last year; should get a good pace to aim at and he needs a close look in the market.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Completed a double off 2lb higher over C&D (firm) last May but he's not hit the same level in five runs since; has bit to prove after 171 days off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; visor is removed and cheekpieces are reapplied.

8/1

2

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner a year ago and scored twice over 1m on turf (good/firm) in May; back off last winning mark and respected given he is proven under the conditions; first-time visor given a go.

12/1

25/1

Form: 55-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs over C&D, first two were better than when tried in cheekpieces last Friday; opening mark looks too high.
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3rd

12

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Long-priced 1m winner at Dundalk in April, subsequent turf form has been ordinary; held by Innit Together on recent Limerick running.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Bright Dick

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

13th

2

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Bright Dick

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Got off the mark when winning over 1m at Dundalk in April and not a bad run there next time; below that level at Leopardstown since; steps up in trip.

14/1

10/1

Form: 699-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed enough ability in three maiden starts to suggest a fair chance at this level; good apprentice has recorded most of his wins at this track.
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10

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:23 Listowel

Zentopia

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: S M Duffy

Basement rating on the Flat and tailed off in completed maiden hurdles; rule him out.

80/1

12

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Zentopia

10st 7lb

J: Mr S Hunter

T: S M Duffy

Never in the first three in 18 outings; impossible to make a strong case for him; tongue-tie for the first time.

33/1

16/1

Form: 07800-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Towards the back in two nursery attempts; hooded for the first time; trainer has a stronger candidate in Doctor Grace.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

15

(2)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Barneys Joy

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders

16/1

10th

11

(13)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barneys Joy

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & Tracey Collins

Modest enough handicap form; coming down the handicap but looks like he needs to come down a bit more.

20/1

12th

13

(16)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Barneys Joy

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford

Six-race maiden; beaten roughly 4l over 7f here last time; has a wider draw this time and probably high enough in the weights.

16/1

10/1

Form: 729-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All three qualifying runs over C&D; second to Pub Talk in a claimer on penultimate start; that rival makes more appeal now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

8

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Monophonic

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Modest ex-Irish maiden; yet to reach that form for her current yard, fourth of seven in 7.5f Beverley handicap in July latest, but she's not discounted.

5/1

4th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:10 Beverley

Monophonic

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Ex-Irish maiden; well beaten on first two stable starts (1m/1m4f) but shaped with considerably more promise before fading into fifth of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month, and further progress is possible; worth a second look.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Wetherby

Monophonic

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Tony Coyle

Ex-Ger Lyons; best form on the AW and well beaten on both turf starts for current yard (soft, good to soft).

20/1

9th
13 (11)
Fendi

8/1

Form: 6583-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Obtained her best placing in a claimer at Tipperary; managed a creditable third in a C&D nursery in November; finished 3l behind third-placed Dappled Light when fourth over 1m here nine days ago; 3lb out of the handicap.
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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

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 1562-5

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best form has been over 6f, notably when winning a Naas nursery; also finished second in a 6f nursery at this venue last month, just in form of subsequent winner Not Too Real Bad; found 5f too sharp here last Friday; in contrast, 7f might be too far.
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13th

13

(7)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Lisieux

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ex-Ado McGuinness; won a Naas nursery on soft over 6f on handicap debut two seasons ago; has been on a losing run ever since; probably best watched on the first run for this stable.

16/1

13th

13

(7)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Lisieux

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ex-Ado McGuinness; won a Naas nursery on soft over 6f on handicap debut two seasons ago; has been on a losing run ever since; probably best watched on the first run for this stable.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lisieux

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won on handicap debut last year but losing run since, including here two weeks ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 050-

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best of his three turf runs was on heavy ground over 6f at the Curragh; gelded since last seen, others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

6

(12)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lionized

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael McCullagh

Best of his three turf runs was on heavy ground over 6f at the Curragh; gelded since last seen, others appeal more.

16/1

16th

6

(9)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Lionized

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Michael McCullagh

Stable debut and in a first-time hood when a keeping-on fifth of 15 at the Curragh (6f, heavy); more needed here and no headgear this time.

25/1

5th

5

(14)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lionized

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Michael McCullagh

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

100/1

16/1

Form: 05700-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Failed to make an impact in two nursery outings; in good hands but tongue-tie will need to make a difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

(1)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Laser Jet

9st 2lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Failed to make an impact in two nursery outings; in good hands but tongue-tie will need to make a difference.

16/1

14th

9

(13)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Laser Jet

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

6/1

7th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Laser Jet

9st 1lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon raced in last, niggled along briefly under 4f out, nudged along over 2f out, minor headway and kept on inside final furlong

10/1

13th
14 (13)
Jilted

33/1

Form: 0007-8

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest form at this venue; safely held by Dappled Light and Fendi on running here last week; up against it now from 3lb out of the handicap.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(13)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jilted

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Thomas Dowling

Modest form at this venue; safely held by Dappled Light and Fendi on running here last week; up against it now from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

8th

5

(3)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jilted

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Ex-Richard Hannon; not beaten far in seventh here over 6f three weeks ago; first time over this trip now, others preferred.

10/1

7th

12

(10)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Dundalk (AW)

Jilted

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Thomas Dowling

towards rear

33/1

Form: 1512-2 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Non-runners

Pub Talk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.90
Straight Forecast €46.08
Tricast €302.65
Trifecta €260.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zentopia

SPOTLIGHT:

Doctor Grace

RP Ratings (IRE):

Dappled Light

The Irish Sun:

Zentopia