January 27 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

Standard

Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4936-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 11 starts but has run well numerous times at this track, including when beaten 1.5l over C&D last time; has to find a bit more but blinkers might help; draw not a help.
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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

18/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 020-40

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden has gone close to winning a number of times; solid fourth over 5f here early this month but was disappointing over this trip since and has to put that run behind her.
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7th

7

(17)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Dundalk (AW)

Lexington Liberty

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

17-race maiden but went close when runner-up to Hero Of The Hour over C&D last time; only has a 1lb rise to cope with and looks well treated but she's hardly one to rely on given her overall record; widest draw is a big negative over this C&D.

9/1

2nd

6

(15)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lexington Liberty

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, headway when pushed along from 2f out, pressed leaders and keeping on when ridden 1f out, switched left inside final 110yds, went second towards finish, no match for winner

18/1

12th

7

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Lexington Liberty

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-15 but went very close in a Fairyhouse handicap in September and again over 5f here 12 days ago; back up to 6f will suit and should not be far away if at her best.

15/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 852-23 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f here in 2018; has run some fine races in defeat lately, including when 1.5l behind Betrayed over C&D last time; is 4lb better off with that rival today and can go close.
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No Results Found

7/2

Form: 685-31 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has hit form lately and scored her third C&D success in first-time blinkers last time; was all out to win by a head that day, so will have to do more from 4lb higher now but has a plum draw.
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Distance / Class
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

OUR TIP

Form: 261-02 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner here from 5-7f; put a poor run earlier this month behind him when a solid runner-up over C&D last time; should run well again off the same mark but wide draw is a negative.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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

Form: 9053-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been beaten far on both handicap starts over C&D lately; however, has to find some more off the same mark from a tough draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(15)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Has been shaping like her turn may not be far away this winter but all her best form is at 6f and she's drawn widest here.

16/1

14

(13)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Hasn't been beaten far since tackling handicaps here lately but needs to pull out a bit more to get off the mark.

28/1

17

(11)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Third reserve; 11-race maiden but running okay over 6f here of late; not ruled out.

Form: 13800- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has won four races at this track, including three over C&D; below form the last thrice but is now back down to that last winning mark, so has to be respected.
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9

(8)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: H D McGuigan

Multiple AW winner but not always the easiest to predict; back up in trip with Luke Morris up on this first run for a new trainer; market should be a good guide.

10/1

3

(8)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

Five of his six wins have come on AW, the latest at Dundalk in October (RPR 60); he is making his stable debut at a modest level and it will be no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

8/1

7

(12)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

Four-time course winner; best recent form at 6f but has wins over this trip; while capable from this mark, he seems to have lost his way of late and drawn wider than ideal.

7/1

9/1

Form: 7500-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 7f at the Curragh last May; some decent efforts in defeat over 7f and 1m here on last number of starts; has form over sprint trips, so should have the pace to be competitive.
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13th

4

(17)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:55 Roscommon

Ginsburg

9st 11lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Paul Mulligan

Curragh handicap winner a year ago for Gerry Keane; struggled under a penalty after that and best run since was in a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January; back to a competitive mark now but hard to be even close to confident about her.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ginsburg

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Sole win in 18 starts came on turf; running okay in defeat this winter and 6f shorter than ideal latest but needs to prove she stays 1m.

10/1

8th

3

(9)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ginsburg

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Sole win came over 7f at the Curragh last May; some decent efforts in defeat over 7f and 1m here on last number of starts; has form over sprint trips, so should have the pace to be competitive.

9/1

Form: 5200-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden posted her best effort last time when runner-up in a C&D maiden coming off a 109 day break; was second in a Cork handicap last summer off a 3lb higher mark than this, so should take high rank.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Empress Of Bough

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Cian Collins

disputed lead, in touch with leaders after 1f, carried right over 1f out, soon switched left and no extra, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Empress Of Bough

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Anthony McCann

Got off the mark in a Dundalk handicap (6f, Polytrack) in October but she's not gone on from that in four runs since; had tough task in a claimer last month but she's now 1-20 and others are more convincing.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Empress Of Bough

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Anthony McCann

Got off the mark in a Dundalk handicap (6f, Polytrack) in October but she's not gone on from that in four runs since; had tough task in a claimer last month but she's now 1-20 and others are more convincing.

10/1

25/1

Form: 75630- C

Last run: 159 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f here almost two years ago (his last win) when rated 79; regressive since but a couple of decent runs last summer; has been given a chance by the handicapper if he can show some spark.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Strong traveller with eight wins on his record, the latest off this mark in March (5f, AW); well beaten in three starts for his new stable though and enough to prove at present.

14/1

9

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ecclesiastical

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March; however, he was soundly beaten on his final run for Tristan Davidson and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable.

40/1

8

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Comfortably saw off six rivals at Lingfield (5f AW) in March but went up 7lb for that and then failed to figure at Wolverhampton and Chepstow; had some traffic issues on his stable debut last time but this is a deeper race and others are preferred.

16/1

20/1

Form: 52426- CD BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner scored his sole AW win when taking this contest last year off a 5lb lower mark; was below his best when last seen in November over C&D; chance if returning to best form.
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13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

6th

13

(11)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Teddy Boy

9st 1lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Better on turf, particularly with cut in the ground; soundly enough beaten in three starts over the winter and others preferred.

25/1

Form: 72377-

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; was awarded a Bath novice race (5.5f) on debut last summer when trained by Hugo Palmer; some decent runs in defeat after but form dipped latterly; would have to return to best on yard debut after a break.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

13th
1 (8)
Eglish

12/1

Form: 2690-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at this track from 6-7f; went close a few times in handicaps last autumn but has been poor the last twice, including a claimer last time; has to rebound but Keane being aboard can help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eglish

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Five of her six wins have come here; not easy to win with these days and on a near two-year losing sequence but she was only beaten a length over 5f here a fortnight ago and she should relish the step back up in trip.

5/1

2nd

11

(15)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eglish

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

Five of her six wins have come here but hasn't been successful over this trip yet and entitled to need this after 175 days off.

7/1

Form: 4592-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 34 runs but has gone close on occasion, including when just touched off by No Speed Limit over 5f here two starts ago; however, has to bounce back from a poor run last time.
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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

Form: 9764-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 7800-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; maiden has been dropping down the weights after three unplaced handicap runs; hood retained but has to find something extra.
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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

Form: 07-007

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; maiden after 26 starts is officially rated only 41; tends to start slowly; has plenty of work to do.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(11)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Bell

8st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded of 0-26; struggling to get away on terms in recent starts and hard to recommend.

10/1

17

(13)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Bell

8st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Third reserve; maiden after 26 starts is officially rated only 41; tends to start slowly; has plenty of work to do.

7th

12

(8)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Bell

8st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

0-25; well beaten over 7f and 1m here last twice; blinkers will need to have a transformative effect here.

33/1

Non-runners

Derrinlaur Spender, Barney's Joy, Hot Bell

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €197.80
Straight Forecast €141.04
Tricast €503.32
Trifecta €875.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Empress Of Bough

POSTDATA:

Betrayed

The Irish Sun:

Teddy Boy

RP Ratings (IRE):

Zig Zag Zyggy

TOPSPEED:

No Speed Limit