February 01 / 15.27 Dundalk (AW)

15.27

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Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 050-26 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; good run from a wide draw when beaten 2l on her penultimate outing; sixth in a deeper race over 1m here subsequently; widest draw this time and best form is at 1m.
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3rd

4

(1)

24th Nov 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

prominent on inner, switched right up the centre under 2f out, keeping on when switched right inside final furlong, went third towards finish, no match for first two

8/1

5th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Four wins and six places from 32 starts at this venue; good runs over 1m last twice, second at 15 at Bellewstown and third of 14 here; on for the short list

13/2

3rd

2

(17)

22nd Sep 2023

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1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner from gate 13 in February under Kearney; fine return at Bellewstown after five months off.

15/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 07819- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained first AW win in C&D claimer on his penultimate outing but low-key start for his new yard over 1m here in December; capable from this sort of mark and best form is at this trip.
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12th

2

(6)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

midfield

8/1

6th

4

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

towards rear, switched right 2f out, soon headway when pushed along, keeping on when ridden 1f out, briefly went fourth inside final 110yds, no extra when lost two places final strides

4/1

7th

6

(5)

11th Apr 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

Plenty of solid efforts here and ran well to be second 11 days ago having been dropped in from a wide draw; could easily return to winning ways if getting the breaks.

15/8

OUR TIP
3rd
1 (6)
Arcanears

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0555-5 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fifth for the fourth race on the spin over 1m here a fortnight ago and shaped like a return to 7f would be fine last time; eased another 1lb and has a much better draw this time.
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7th

11

(9)

10th Mar 2023

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1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has been a fine servant over the years, winning five times here, including his first success at this trip last time; has to defy a 6lb rise but still respected.

9/2

1st

1

(8)

10th Feb 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford

towards rear, steady headway 2f out, soon short of room then squeezed through to challenge, ridden to lead from 1f out, ran on final 110yds

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Arcanears

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford

Fifth for the fourth race on the spin over 1m here a fortnight ago and shaped like a return to 7f would be fine last time; eased another 1lb and has a much better draw this time.

3/1

Form: 0870-4 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner; on a long losing run at present; distant fourth over 1m here last month but return to this trip should help at least.
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4th

11

(10)

6th Dec 2023

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0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Poet’s Pride

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner has been running well enough here lately but needs to find more dropped to an official mark of 45.

11/1

6th

13

(5)

15th Nov 2023

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0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Poet’s Pride

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: David Marnane

prominent, pressed leaders over 1f out, soon no extra

12/1

4th

12

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Poet’s Pride

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Three wins at this venue; fully exposed but ran creditably over 6f here in September.

12/1

Form: 2890-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner in Britain last year; consistent without getting competitive in three runs for new yard; doesn't look well treated at present.
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12th

9

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Above It All

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Winner over 7f on Kempton's Polytrack surface when trained in Britain; continues to slide in ratings; fair fourth to Jazz Dreamers at Bellewstown and smaller margin of defeat at Gowran last time.

12/1

40/1

Form: 007-76 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
One win since 2017 and that came at 5f; hasn't been shaping like a return to the winners' enclosure is near here this winter, including over C&D.
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12

(4)

1st Dec 2023

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0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James McAuley

C&D winner in early 2020 and pick of recent form when third to Inishmot Prince over C&D in October; lots to find on run here a fortnight ago though; 2lb wrong.

20/1

12th

15

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

8st 8lb

T: James McAuley

First reserve; C&D winner in early 2020 and pick of recent form when third to Inishmot Prince over C&D last month, both 7f runs since not so good so will appreciate return to 5f; 1lb wrong.

10th

13

(17)

8th Nov 2023

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0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Sole win since 2017 came here in 2020; has managed two placed efforts in recent months (at Laytown and this venue) but his long losing sequence may continue.

10/1

Form: 6249-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 15 starts came over 5f when trained by Tim Easterby; creditable yard debut over 6f a fortnight ago and should stay this extra furlong.
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13th

15

(2)

27th Oct 2023

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0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eruption

8st 13lb

T: Matthew J Smith

slowly into stride, pushed along soon after start, raced in last

21th

19

(16)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Eruption

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

Another with a chance at her best but last two runs were poor so cannot be confident.

33/1

12th

8

(7)

6th Oct 2023

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eruption

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Matthew J Smith

Below form last time but hit the crossbar twice earlier in the summer and while her losing run is mounting up, she's down to an attractive mark.

6/1

10/1

Form: 07-007

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Recorded of 0-26; struggling to get away on terms in recent starts and hard to recommend.
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8th

10

(11)

1st Feb 2023

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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

33/1

Form: 65000-

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden and has really struggled since switching to handicaps; hard to recommend.
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3rd

12

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 13y

14:40 Thurles

Destivelle

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Shane Ryder

Had looked modest but has improved lately; placed on last two hurdle starts and well clear of remainder when second over C&D; has a bit to find with Duke Otto on collateral form but not much.

5/1

2nd

11

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

15:25 Thurles

Destivelle

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Shane Ryder

Kilbeggan third was encouraging but unable to back that up on the level at Tramore; not one to rule out, especially if jumping improves.

12/1

8th

10

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Tramore

Destivelle

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Shane Ryder

prominent on inner, lost position 5f out, weakened under 4f out

50/1

100/1

Form: 000/0-

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in five starts so far; wears first-time visor.
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13th

6

(10)

22nd Nov 2023

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1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shimmerz

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Long-priced 7f Curragh winner in May; that seems to have been a flash in the pan; last three runs have been poor; ground was soft for her win, and she has never prospered at this venue.

25/1

19th

18

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Shimmerz

8st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Charles O’Brien

Course winner over 7f in May but well below form in three runs since and hasn't beat a rival in her last two runs; 2lb wrong.

20/1

14th

4

(7)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Shimmerz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Charles O’Brien

Was a surprise winner of a 7f handicap here in May but has been well held twice since; hood worn last time is left off and needs best again.

14/1

Form: /9726-

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; runner-up over 6f on his penultimate start for Robert Cowell at Chelmsford but below form over this trip latest; has something to prove at 7f on yard debut.
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17

(3)

15th Feb 2023

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0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Prince Of Flight

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third reserve; eight-race maiden and only beat one home here a fortnight ago on yard debut.

11th

4

(3)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Prince Of Flight

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; runner-up over 6f on his penultimate start for Robert Cowell at Chelmsford but below form over this trip latest; has something to prove at 7f on yard debut.

12/1

Form: 80396-

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; shown nothing over hurdles in last two starts; poor Flat form to her name and best efforts have come over further; tongue-tie on.
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15th

10

(10)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

Easky Maid

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Edward P Mitchell

Third of 12 in a 1m1f handicap last summer is her sole placing to date; opposable on her recent exploits under both codes.

50/1

12

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:42 Gowran Park

Easky Maid

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Edward P Mitchell

Modest Flat performer and shown nothing in two hurdle starts.

200/1

12th

9

(7)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Easky Maid

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Edward P Mitchell

13-race maiden; shown nothing over hurdles in last two starts; poor Flat form to her name and best efforts have come over further; tongue-tie on.

25/1

Form: 3800-7 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Beleaguerment

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €87.00
Straight Forecast €72.26
Tricast €145.89
Trifecta €431.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eruption

RP Ratings (IRE):

Arcanears

The Irish Sun:

Eruption

POSTDATA:

Arcanears