March 03 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 33

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran well in one of his three bumper starts; definite chance on his two placings in 1m4f maidens at this venue since the start of the year.
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3

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:28 Bellewstown

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Flat winner (but tricky, refusing to race twice) has been tailed off on both runs in maiden hurdles this term; blinkers now tried.

50/1

18th

8

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

reluctant to race, in rear and detached

100/1

11th

2

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

AW winner last year refused to race on comeback run at Dundalk in March; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 4850-6 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner over jumps; best known for a runaway success in the 2020 Troytown Chase at Navan, a performance prefaced by several good runs over staying trips on the Flat; unfancied and unplaced over C&D in January on AW debut.
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6th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

The Jam Man

10st 13lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Veteran whose last win under rules was in 2020 (won a point early in 2024); fourth of 16 at Chepstow in January may look the only positive result in his nine races this season but he was beaten 35l, so that does not persuade; not even with his 37lb fall in the weights this term.

20/1

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

The Jam Man

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

In poor form over hurdles and fences for new stable this season and getting very long in the tooth now but has plummeted down the weights and may yet stage some sort of a revival; watch the betting.

33/1

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

The Jam Man

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

One-time smart hurdler/chaser but very much on the decline these days and is best watched after some ordinary efforts this season.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 80-983 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up in four maidens here last winter but not in the same form in handicaps until third on latest; running off 12lb lower than career-high.
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5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Elzaamsan

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford & T Collins

Is 1-25 on Flat, placed seven times; belatedly off the mark (at the 23rd attempt) in a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown last month, down the field in two staying handicaps since then.

10/1

12th

7

(13)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Elzaamsan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

soon prominent, led after 2f

10/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Elzaamsan

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

Got off the mark on his 23rd start in an amateur riders' event over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; given a clever ride from the front that day but unlikely to get it all his own way today.

11/1

Form: 439-32

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf but has gone close on AW, including on his last two starts; third over 1m6f at Killarney last August offers hope that 2m will provee within his range; strong contender.
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4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Burren Song

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again.

9/1

3rd

1

(16)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.

8/1

Form: 5521-4 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has settled in well with Joseph O'Brien, decisively landing a course 1m4f maiden from a subsequent winner in December; looked an awkward ride last time; well-bred filly should go close if staying 2m.
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6th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:22 Cork

Dancing Tango

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Not the easiest to place, hence a modest strike-rate for one of her ability; excellent seconds in Listed/Group 3 races and she's faced tougher tasks the last twice, not running at all badly last time at Glorious Goodwood (Group 2); can be involved.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dancing Tango

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Her only runs on good to firm were in 2022; close second this season in Ireland on good ground in 1m4f Listed race and to Grateful in 1m6f Group 3; ran respectably in Group 2 latest; usually runs with credit but several others in this seem established at a higher level.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Dancing Tango

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

16/1

Form: 84016- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Long-priced winner over this trip at Thurles on penultimate Flat start; pulled-up over hurdles last time; down the field behind Dartan in this race last year.
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14th

13

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Three Comets

9st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

towards rear

25/1

11th

10

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:23 Cork

Three Comets

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Out of form on the Flat since last seen over hurdles a year ago, probably safe to rule out.

33/1

13th

4

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Three Comets

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Won over 2m at Thurles in 2022 but form last year on turf was poor; first AW run in nearly a year and hard to fancy.

20/1

10/1

Form: 15106- C

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins from nine starts at this venue; gained her first turf success in a 1m6f handicap at the Curragh last October; this may be further than ideal; jockey-booking a positive.
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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

Form: 52002-

Last run: 154 days

W: 12st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Only success in Britain was over 7f at two; stays 1m4f but some stamina concerns; second reserve.
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2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

March Law

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

decent Flat handicapper when trained in UK but was regressive in three starts for this yard last year; best watched on return/hurdling debut.

25/1

2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

March Law

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

decent Flat handicapper when trained in UK but was regressive in three starts for this yard last year; best watched on return/hurdling debut.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/090-

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
A long time since he showed his best form on the Flat; has slumped in the ratings from a high of 104 (after a Listed win in 2019) to current 78; pulled-up in a chase on final 2022 start.
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6th

10

(10)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Still Standing

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

8/1

10

(10)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Still Standing

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Multiple turf winner, most recently in 2021; 0-11 on AW but has dropped a long way in the weights since the autumn and he's been running well enough over 1m4f of late to think he shouldn't be far away.

8/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Still Standing

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alexandra Dunn

Flat turf/hurdles winner who is 0-10 on the AW, but a fair effort when a staying-on third of nine in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month; each-way possibilities again.

8/1

Form: 63255-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winner on AW for Charlie Appleby; was tried over 1m6f on his final start in Britain and did not seem to get the trip; lacks a recent run.
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11th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Sole turf win came in 2m1f Galway handicap two years ago (yielding); safely held this summer, most recently when attempting repeat Galway win; bit to prove.

16/1

12

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race under this rider in 2023 when trained by Richard O' Brien, his sole victory on turf; just 1lb higher now and signs of returning to form on fourth start for this stable at Ballinrobe last time; could go well.

16/1

12

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Last Ammo

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

The last of his two wins was at Galway in 2023, over 2m; well held in three starts this year and needs loads more from 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: /9276-

Last run: 135 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdles maiden with fair placed form in both spheres; has shown enough in staying handicaps to merit respect; first reserve.
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4th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Charlie Luciano

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Four-time hurdles winner achieved a peak rating of 129 in that sphere; 0-8 over fences and rated 114; pulled up at Fairyhouse on final 2025 start, and badly out of form over hurdles before that.

20/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Charlie Luciano

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Four-time hurdles winner achieved a peak rating of 129 in that sphere; 0-8 over fences and rated 119; pulled up on last start over fences and badly out of form over timber the last twice; others appeal more.

10/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Charlie Luciano

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Four-time hurdles winner achieved a peak rating of 129 in that sphere; 0-8 over fences and rated 119; pulled up on last start over fences and badly out of form over timber the last twice; others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 700-14 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won twice over 1m4f including at this venue; in good form lately; fair prospects if getting this trip.
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3rd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:40 Down Royal

French Company

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: J G Coogan

soon prominent, pressed leader halfway

7/2

Form: 380-90

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW for John Gosden; badly out of form on last four Dundalk appearances.
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12th

7

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Travel On

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

led, headed 3f out, soon weakened

33/1

13th

9

(2)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Travel On

11st 6lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW for John Gosden; badly out of form on last four Dundalk appearances.

33/1

12th

4

(11)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Travel On

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW for John Gosden; has shown glimpses of his old ability from time-to-time for this yard; however, hasn't beaten a rival on his last two starts; new headgear combination.

33/1

Form: 4443-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Decent form overall for John Butler though won only once, a 1m3f contest on the AW at Kempton in 2021; hard to fancy after a poor run here on recent Irish debut.
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21th

12

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Limited Edition

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Keith Henry Clarke

AW winner on Flat but in poor form in that sphere in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.

40/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

Form: 4/711- CD

Last run: 339 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Absent since completing a mixed hat-trick with a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle win last May; won this race under Derek O'Connor last year and followed up hard-earned Navan success over 1m5f; obvious chance if fully tuned for reappearance; claimer aboard this time.
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9th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Dartan

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Useful hurdler in Ireland; beaten in a match over fences on stable debut (first-time visor); this return to hurdles is welcomed but he appears to have developed some of his own ideas; had wind surgery.

25/1

2nd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

13:47 Uttoxeter

Dartan

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Very useful handicap hurdler in Ireland when on song but not at same level on his three chasing attempts, and looked very unenthusiastic when third in four-runner beginners' event at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in July; swaps blinkers for first-time visor on this stable debut; will probably need to travel with much greater zest.

13/8

3rd

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Dartan

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Rated 139 over hurdles, two of three wins having been at Bellewstown; ran well on chase debut when second in Galway beginners' last summer but didn't count at Tipperary more recently; not easy to assess back chasing.

10/1

Form: 337 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Wrecking Ball Paul

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

Dual-purpose; 1-15 over hurdles and rated 99; not many positives to glean from two starts over fences; others preferred.

25/1

7

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Wrecking Ball Paul

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

Hasn't taken to fences the last twice but those were after some underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; bit to prove right now.

20/1

Form: 41-122 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f here in December; C&D winner three starts ago; more recently a good second to the rejuvenated Bowerman over 1m4f and beaten by a smart rival in a conditions event over this trip; stays well; big weight if making the line-up. third reserve.
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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

Non-runners

Dartan, Wrecking Ball Paul, Firstman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €80.80
Straight Forecast €126.15
Tricast €515.81
Trifecta €83.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Burren Song

The Irish Sun:

Elzaamsan

POSTDATA:

Khadaash

RP Ratings (IRE):

Burren Song