January 20 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2124-2 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner; usually comes from off the pace; latest win coming over this C&D in November; second over 7f here two weeks ago, finishing off his race well in a strongly run contest; up 2lb; will handle the drop in trip and definite chance.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hodds Girl

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Prolific winner at Dundalk, most recently a 7f handicap in January off 4lb lower; respectable efforts twice since but she'll do well to better last year's third in this race.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hodds Girl

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner here including in January when gaining reward for a string of solid runs with a comfortable win over 7f; rarely competes over this trip and may struggle to reverse recent C&D form with Freescape.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Hodds Girl

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, towards rear, headway under 2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, no extra when bit short of room inside final 110yds

100/30

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 1716-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Course winner; won claimer over C&D back in November; respectable seventh over 7f on last start; down 1lb; needs to improve.
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13th

16

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Gobi Star

8st 10lb

T: James M Barcoe

Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in eight outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence; second reserve.

10th

12

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Gobi Star

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: James M Barcoe

Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in seven outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence.

25/1

16th

13

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Gobi Star

8st 12lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: /0088-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo but has lost his way a bit recently; not much sign of a revival in first-time cheekpieces last time when eighth in a handicap here over 1m; needs to improve significantly for the drop in trip.
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3rd

4

(6)

20th Jan 2023

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0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Steel Bull

9st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Smart 2yo but has lost his way a bit recently; not much sign of a revival in first-time cheekpieces last time when eighth in a handicap here over 1m; needs to improve significantly for the drop in trip.

25/1

8th

11

(9)

2nd Dec 2022

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1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Steel Bull

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Smart sprinter at two but lightly raced and has regressed in the last year; didn't land a blow over C&D last month and plenty to find to reverse form with several of today's rivals; 1lb wrong and cheekpieces tried.

20/1

8th

5

(12)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

21:00 Dundalk (AW)

Steel Bull

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

midfield

40/1

15/2

Form: 1124-3 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; down in trip; was a good third in a claimer here over 7f two weeks ago; drop in trip should suit and he has a chance.
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9th

18

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025; went close in a 21-runner 5f handicap at Naas three starts ago; faded late into fifth behind Sovereign Cry when favourite back at Naas last time.

14/1

5th

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 4lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.

8/1

9th

2

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner; returned to form when second of 21 over 5f at Naas last week; has tended to show his best form at this distance, though also effective over 5f/7f; holds a definite chance

11/2

Form: 42416- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; down in trip; couldn't land a blow in sixth over 7f here last time out; won a 6f handicap here on penultimate start; 4lb higher than for that win; could easily bounce back now back to 6f.
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4th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

14:35 Bellewstown

Ampeson

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on from 1f out, went fourth towards finish, never near to challenge

7/2

1st

1

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Ampeson

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, headway but short of room on inner from 2f out, switched left and challenging inside final furlong, ran on well and led towards finish

8/1

4th

7

(11)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 39y

16:35 Leopardstown

Ampeson

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

Better horse on AW rated 88 as opposed to 77 on turf; still holds some sort of chance in theory if he managed to run up to that rating.

8/1

Form: 1423-5 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Course winner; good fifth over 5f here two weeks ago, meeting traffic problems in the straight; has been holding his form well here over 6f so has every chance.
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

Form: 17223- C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner here over 5f; very consistent at this track; last seen when third over C&D back in December; rarely runs a bad race here these days and has every chance here.
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3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner; was close up in third behind Clonmacash at Dundalk in April; second there on latest, reversing form with Clonmacash in the process; has the merit of being a C&D winner; definite chance for 10lb claimer who has made the frame in three of the five Irish races she has ridden in.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8312-4 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; down in trip; in good form at present; fourth over 7f here two weeks ago, up with a strong pace; won handicap over C&D three starts ago; drop in trip will suit and he has a big shout, despite tricky draw.
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8

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

16:25 Down Royal

Inflection Point

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Knows or knew how to win and trip/ground-versatile; not sure why he only ran once this year but that a nice effort and perhaps cheekpieces will help; 3lb drop in weights will; rider 5-92 this year.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Inflection Point

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: G A Kingston

prominent

12/1

Form: 4566-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced winner of a Curragh maiden in September 2021; up in trip; eleventh in handicap over 5f here two weeks ago after 133 days off, racing freely on the outside; down 2lb; needs to improve.
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5th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:33 Cork

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy front-runner; progressive in handicaps last year, including two 5f Dundalk wins; ran fast in Tipperary Listed race last August, fading late into third behind today's rival Twilight Jet; made all to win 5f Group 3 at Dundalk last October; a long way below her best on reappearance in Naas event in which Twilight Jet was second.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: 3/189- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced winner; ninth in handicap over C&D last month after 170 days off; down 2lb; needs to take a step forward here.
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14th

2

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Hernes Hill

9st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear

16/1

17th

8

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Hernes Hill

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

always behind, lost touch and eased final furlong, tailed off

25/1

10th

10

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hernes Hill

9st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Lightly-raced winner; ninth in handicap over C&D last month after 170 days off; down 2lb; needs to take a step forward here.

33/1

Form: 0008-0 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a liking for this surface since joining Gavin Cromwell three starts ago; others preferred.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

Form: 36953- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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5th

7

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maritime Rules

9st 10lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

Respectable effort behind erstwhile stable companion Primo Uomo here in December over 5f and not beaten far over the same trip here last week; debuts for Darren Bunyan here and respected.

6/1

6th

7

(1)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maritime Rules

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Gerard O’Leary

6f winner for Richard Hannon at two; one of three runners here for his trainer; enjoys a significant turnaround with stablemate Primo Uomo relative to a December clash; unplaced at Newcastle last month.

7/1

5

(7)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maritime Rules

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

15/2

Non-runners

Maritime Rules

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €73.00
Straight Forecast €60.05
Tricast €488.11
Trifecta €506.40

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Collective Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Inflection Point

TOPSPEED:

Collective Power

The Irish Sun:

Collective Power

POSTDATA:

Inflection Point