February 10 / 15.55 Dundalk (AW)

15.55

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  • Prize money: £7570.8
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23200-

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Finished last year down the field in top handicap company in the Ebor and the Irish Cesarewitch; had started the season well with a Listed second over 1m4f at the Curragh and a fine third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot; won readily on debut at three; rated 12lb superior to Jerandme.
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3rd

3

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Okita Soushi

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led

5/2

1st

6

(9)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Okita Soushi

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only fourth start when third in the 1m6f Copper Horse at this meeting last year (good to firm); well beaten in two top races in his only other handicaps and odds-on when winning two non-handicaps on AW in February, not needing to be near his best; fifth in Group 3 five weeks ago won't be good enough either but he's 2lb lower than this time last year, so case can be made.

11/2

2nd
2 (6)
Firstman

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 441-12 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In-form handicapper; won over 1m4f here in December; C&D winner on penultimate start; good second to the rejuvenated Bowerman over 1m4f last week; race-fitness should help but meets Okita Soushi on 17lb worse than handicap terms.
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12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: /4120- CD

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Versatile performer who has scored in five categories, bumper, Flat turf, AW, hurdles, chases; has won two of his four starts at this venue, including the corresponding race last year, beating a Joseph O'Brien-trained runner with a rating of 96; takes on the 105-rated Okita Soushi this time; in common with that rival, has run well when fresh.
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6th

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; was runner-up in a C&D claimer when last seen over hurdles and had one solid AW Flat run since; can go well fresh and is one to consider.

4/1

2nd

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:15 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Eight wins in all codes and in varying ground conditions; not a bad debut run for this yard over hurdles and on the Flat since; is respected in this company.

6/1

7th

1

(14)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Jerandme

10st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Veteran won this race for Noel Meade five years ago off 81 and last win came on Dundalk AW in February 2022; fair AW form last winter for the late Kevin Prendergast, reappearing for current yard when placed in 2m5f Sligo handicap hurdle last month; retains enthusiasm so can't be ruled out; first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

Form: 75/84-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Was in the form of his life for David Elsworth in 2018, the highlight when winning the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes; spent the last two seasons with Adrian Keatley; won a four-runner Pontefract event in 2021; hard to fancy on 2022 form; best over 1m4f.
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7th

7

(9)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dash Of Spice

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: James McAuley

prominent, went second after 2f, briefly disputed lead halfway

12/1

6th

3

(1)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dash Of Spice

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

Best form has come at 1m4f; finished a long way behind Okita Soushi over 2m here two weeks ago; might come on for that but hard to recommend.

20/1

4th

1

(4)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Dash Of Spice

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James McAuley

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway and disputing third when pushed along under 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced and no impression

14/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last on his only two appearances last season; can be left out of calculations.
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19th

16

(21)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

An Madra Mor

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Finished last on his only two appearances last season; same again when given an ambitious task in a conditions race at Dundalk three months ago.

50/1

5th

5

(3)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

An Madra Mor

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Tom McGuinness

Finished last on his only two appearances last season; can be left out of calculations.

200/1

Form: 15106- C

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins from eight starts at this venue; gained her first turf success in a 1m6f handicap at the Curragh last October; unplaced off 77 in a C&D handicap 11 weeks ago; others much better suited by the race conditions.
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3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

10th

9

(5)

6th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 25y

15:57 Cork

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

slowly away, in rear

33/1

Non-runners

Joupe

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Payout
Exacta €2.30
Straight Forecast €2.51
Trifecta €3.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Okita Soushi

RP Ratings (IRE):

Okita Soushi

POSTDATA:

Okita Soushi

The Irish Sun:

Okita Soushi