February 15 / 14.20 Dundalk (AW)

14.20

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 870-44 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner including two course wins but on a long losing run and his best form is over 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

11

(6)

31st Jan 2024

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0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f); fair form here between September and December; has to bounce back from a below-par run 15 days ago; first time with a visor.

8/1

9th

10

(9)

16th Jan 2024

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0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f) has been running well enough here lately and just behind Theriverrunsdeep last time over this trip; definite claims.

13/2

3rd

12

(1)

15th Dec 2023

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0m 6f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

midfield, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

17/2

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 70070- CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
3-7 at this venue including two C&D wins; not beaten far in two C&D runs this winter and freshened up since last seen; may bounce back.
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 00552-

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Only beaten roughly 1l over 7f last time and dropped another 1lb but hasn't really given the impression she wants a return to this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

9

(13)

26th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

soon prominent

14/1

9th

12

(6)

9th Feb 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Sole win came over 7f on turf; has struggled here this winter; minor signs of a revival here last week and down another 3lb.

33/1

9th

7

(12)

31st Jan 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

0-11 at this venue, second on three occasions; won at Roscommon last summer over 7f and touched off over 1m here last July; blinkered now after a sequence of below-par performances.

16/1

Form: 5933-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed in a C&D maiden and only beaten 3l on handicap debut; couldn't build on those runs in a 5f maiden last time but should appreciate going back up in trip in handicap company.
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6th

2

(17)

26th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maid To Shine

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: G Hassett

prominent, pressed leader over 4f out

8/1

5th

11

(17)

15th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Maid To Shine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G Hassett

Beat Relevant Range in a 7f maiden here last year; best handicap run when returning here over 6f in January; unproven over the trip and others probably more likely.

16/1

Form: 00060-

Last run: 82 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; good run at Down Royal in June but couldn't build on that and off 82 days; hood now tried.
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9th

15

(21)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Juno Beach

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Charles O’Brien

prominent towards near side

12/1

9th

16

(17)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Juno Beach

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Charles O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

14/1

5th

13

(12)

16th Mar 2023

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0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Juno Beach

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Charles O’Brien

prominent, disputing third halfway, ridden under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 7819-2 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer on final start for Denis Hogan and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up over 7f here a fortnight ago; capable from this mark, although possibly more effective at 7f these days.
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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

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1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

7th
10 (8)
Blue Wood

20/1

Form: /5560/ BF

Last run: 644 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 10 starts and hasn't been seen for 644 days; new yard.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

16/1

Form: 690-00 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Five of her six wins have come here but has looked regressive of late and barely beaten a rival in her last three outings.
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4th

12

(6)

20th Oct 2023

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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

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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

25/1

Form: 85860-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden second time out in her juvenile campaign but no wins since; didn't beat a rival in a claimer when last seen and off 168 days.
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7th

10

(8)

15th Mar 2024

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0m 6f 0y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Bloom

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

Dual turf winner is 0-13 on AW however; drops in trip here; 4lb wrong.

14/1

6th

10

(12)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Bloom

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gillian Scott

Won off 2lb higher mark over 6f at Fairyhouse in June; creditable runs over 7f last thrice but questionable whether she sees it out; won't be far away.

12/1

3/1

Form: 85-314 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Gained a third C&D win on her penultimate start and only beaten 2l from this 4lb higher mark last month; looks well treated and one for the shortlist.
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10th

11

(11)

26th Jan 2024

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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

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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

25/1

Form: 075-00 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-10 on AW; struggling for form lately, including over C&D last time.
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10th

9

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Sadiqaa

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: H D McGuigan

prominent on outer

12/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Sadiqaa

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: H D McGuigan

Dual winner came back to form when narrowly beaten in a Sligo handicap in May; not at that level in a claimer at the same venue since; excellent 7lb claimer on board here and could be a factor on ground which suits.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Sadiqaa

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not reach leaders

13/2

12th
13 (16)
Barneys Joy

16/1

Form: 7800-7

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; beaten roughly 4l over 7f here last time; has a wider draw this time and probably high enough in the weights.
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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

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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: 800-00 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and hasn't beaten many home since joining this yard.
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12th

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Prince Of Abington

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

16/1

19th

10

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Prince Of Abington

12st 3lb

J: Erin Campbell

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.

33/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 4/000-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Struggled in three runs for this yard in the summer and best watched on return from 224-day absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(23)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Even Flow

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R K Watson

raced near side, prominent, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

Form: 200-29

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
First reserve; big run in a C&D maiden on her penultimate start but didn't build on that latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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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

Form: 6009-8 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; below form of late and widest draw here won't help.
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11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

Form: 9726-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; eight-race maiden and only beat one home here a fortnight ago on yard debut.
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17

(3)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

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

Non-runners

Empress Of Bough, Sister Lola, Prince Of Flight

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €58.20
Straight Forecast €55.59
Tricast €256.89
Trifecta €390.30

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Maid To Shine

RP Ratings (IRE):

Betrayed

SPOTLIGHT:

Theriverrunsdeep

POSTDATA:

Royal Tribute