January 13 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

17/2 (Won)

  • Win: £18.10
  • Place: £4.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill gelding; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 77) at this venue, sister to Group-placed 1m4f winner Glaring and French/Australian 1m2f-10.5f winner Hipparchus, closely related to 7f Group 3 winner Glowing; notable newcomer but might want further.
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1st

6

(5)

28th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Teutates

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

raced in second, led 3f out, ridden and faced challenge from under 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, bumped rival inside final 110yds, bumped rival towards finish, just held on, finished 1st, placed 2nd

22/1

2nd

3

(9)

7th May 2023

Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Teutates

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Started well on the AW, winning a 1m maiden before close up in a conditions event; again showed a tendency to lug left on his handicap debut here (1m2f) when heavy ground perhaps didn't suit; cheekpieces could make a difference.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

2nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:20 Leopardstown

Teutates

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Made a winning debut over 1m at Dundalk despite running green before running creditably in a conditions event over the same trip; is bred to improve for the switch to turf and this trip, so is considered.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Exceed and Excel colt; cost 37,000GNS as a yearling; half-brother to three winners including Corsen (French 1m; RPR 101) and Game Show (1m2f 2yo; 82); dam Group-placed French 1m4f winner (102); seems like a suitable test for debut; market may reveal expectations; draw not ideal.
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1st

7

(9)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Signatory

9st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent, soon went second, led halfway, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong

5/1

7

(8)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

17:50 Killarney

Signatory

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: John Joseph Murphy

Made a favourable first impression at Dundalk in January, finishing second to subsequent Group 3 runner-up Teutates; not as good at this venue in May

9/2

5th

9

(8)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

17:00 Killarney

Signatory

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent, pushed along and went second 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

4/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 34-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Keen on debut at the Curragh but showed ability and he improved when fourth of 10 at Gowran when last seen; gelded subsequently and sets the standard on form.
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2nd

3

(2)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

News At Ten

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: M D O’Callaghan

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway when switched right and pushed along 2f out, keeping on when ridden over 1f out, made strong challenge inside final furlong, kept on well but held towards finish, no match for winner

14/1

1st

6

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

News At Ten

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M D O’Callaghan

in touch with leaders, headway towards near side from over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on final 110yds, won going away

3/1

3rd

8

(10)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

News At Ten

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Keen on debut at the Curragh but showed ability and he improved when fourth of 10 at Gowran when last seen; gelded subsequently and sets the standard on form.

11/4

14/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 when eighth of 13 on debut over C&D but wasn't beaten far; yard's newcomers usually improve for the run and the trainer has a good strike-rate at this venue.
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7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

17/2

Form: 04-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered his debut effort when fourth over C&D (beaten 3l) last month; shaped like he might want another step up in trip but not without each-way claims.
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11th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jazz Forever

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner; fifth behind subsequent chase Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); flattered by that detail; pulled up in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle last week; has plenty of weight, hard to fancy.

20/1

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Jazz Forever

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Front-runner is 1-28 under rules (the win coming on AW in 2024) and was disappointing at Dundalk when last seen; 0-5 over hurdles, with his best effort a 14.5l fifth behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); probably flattered by that placing, but it's interesting that Jack Kennedy takes the ride (2-5 riding for this trainer).

9/1

8th

2

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Numidia by 2.25l here over 10.5f in his sole win from 27 starts in 2024; generally poor form in 2025; decent 4l fourth here in January (10.5f) but beaten 28l over hurdles last time; tries this trip on the Flat for the first time.

13/1

15/2

Form: 2-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 66-1 when runner-up on debut over C&D (beaten 2l) last month; the winner was well backed for that contest and this colt should improve; one for the shortlist.
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13th

13

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherokee Run

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

5th

5

(13)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Cherokee Run

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

midfield early, dropped to rear before halfway, switched right 3f out, soon headway on near side of group, nearest finish

20/1

11th

1

(4)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Cherokee Run

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent

18/1

7th
11 (6)
Rio Largo

11/1

Form: 0073-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved when beaten roughly 1l on handicap debut over C&D last month; did well from a wide draw that day and interesting back in maiden company.
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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:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt; cost 160,000GNS as a yearling; half-brother to 1m AW 2yo winner Spanish Aria (RPR 86); dam 7f turf/9.4f AW winner (104), half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Mukhadram; well bred and any market support would be significant for a yard that can ready one; tongue-tied.
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8th

3

(11)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Flagstaff Gardens

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Frankel colt; cost 160,000GNS as a yearling; half-brother to 1m AW 2yo winner Spanish Aria (RPR 86); dam 7f turf/9.4f AW winner (104), half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Mukhadram; well bred and any market support would be significant for a yard that can ready one; tongue-tied.

4/1

6/1

Form: 544-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in any of his three starts over 7f here; longer trip is sure to suit but he has the widest draw to overcome; cheekpieces now tried.
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6th

12

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Tabuk

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in rear

16/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Tabuk

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Signed off in Ireland with 1m2f AW maiden win in March, his seventh start, but well beaten in two turf handicaps for new stable this summer (1m2f/1m); might be aided by refitted cheekpieces today but has quite a bit to prove.

14/1

8th

10

(12)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Tabuk

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, switched right towards near side from over 4f out

33/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two starts at big odds so far; gelded, off 196 days and qualifies for handicaps after this.
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12th

13

(2)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Harrison Meadows

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

midfield

33/1

12th

11

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Harrison Meadows

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Last of nine at Dundalk in February on only handicap start; tried with cheekpieces now, best watched.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Free Eagle gelding; cost 6,500Euros as a yearling; half-brother to 6f AW winner Monsieur Fantaisie (RPR 65); dam placed in Czech Republic, half-sister to useful 1m-1m4f AW winner Banish; unlikely winning newcomer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

dwelt start, in touch with leaders

28/1

8th

13

(16)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 63y

17:40 Naas

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

towards rear of midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, ridden and went third over 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

14th

11

(16)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Three maiden runs this year have revealed little; headgear combination fitted for handicap debut.

16/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Mehmas; dam unplaced 1m2f only start (RPR 64), closely related to useful 1m3f winner Prairie Ranger, half-sister to two winners including US 1m Listed winner Singalong; already gelded and might need this.
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7th

7

(10)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Mehsham

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Better effort on third maiden start at this venue when beaten 7.5l over extended 1m2f; by a sprinter but some stamina on dam-side.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mehsham

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Soundly beaten in two maidens; needs this for a handicap mark.

100/1

8th

6

(8)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:17 Dundalk (AW)

Mehsham

9st 8lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Only beat one home when 20-1 for his debut here last month; needs to leave that run behind.

20/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of The Gurkha; half-brother to winners You're Fired (6f-8.5f including AW 2yo; RPR 111), Fleeting Prince (6f 2yo; 105) and George Reme (7f AW; 78); dam 6f-7f AW winner (73); gelded and probably best watched on debut.
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11

14th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Red Shield

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability, and faces a stiff task on these terms; first run for three months; swiftly dismissed.

25/1

6th

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more.

50/1

5th

7

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out

100/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 9l when seventh of 12 on debut here (7f) last month; looked green and pedigree suggests longer trip should help; eyecover fitted this time; yard have stronger claims with Cherokee Run.
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4th

11

(20)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

He Knows When

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield

10/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

He Knows When

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second from 1f out, no extra when lost second towards finish

20/1

4th

6

(16)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

He Knows When

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield, headway and prominent after 4f, went third halfway, no extra final 110yds

14/1

Non-runners

He Knows When

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €383.40
Straight Forecast €205.87
Trifecta €1123.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

News At Ten

The Irish Sun:

Flagstaff Gardens

POSTDATA:

Rio Largo

RP Ratings (IRE):

News At Ten