March 10 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45 Dundalk (AW)

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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 01-813 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has been generally in good form here over the winter, winning easily in December (1m) before defying a much higher mark over 1m2f in January; a fine run again last time back over 1m behind a stablemate; go well off same mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Higher Kingdom

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

led, pushed along and faced challenge up the centre over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

3/1

1st

2

(2)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

started quickly, soon raced in second, lost second but close up after 2f, switched right going okay 2f out, soon challenging, led going best 1f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, kept on well towards finish, always doing enough

5/1

3rd

4

(11)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: John C McConnell

Bolted up over C&D in December and bounced back from a lesser run when getting his head back in front over extended 1m2f a fortnight ago; another 7lb rise might be enough to stop him for now though.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 037-63 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 7f here in 2021; posted a fine run over that trip a week ago off this mark when shaping as if this trip was within his range; go well if this isn't too soon.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

midfield, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, chased clear leader inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

midfield, headway when pushed along on far side of group over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, always held

9/2

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Mar 2023

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0m 7f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Winner here over 7f; respectable sixth over 7f last time out, not beaten far by Hightimeyouwon; can take a grip sometimes but every chance of running a big race if he settles better.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 10770- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner, including a valuable 1m Curragh handicap last May; changed hands for only EUR10,000 at the sales in November but is probably best watched on AW debut unless market support.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

20

(2)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Celtic Crown

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

10th Mar 2023

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1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Crown

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield early, towards rear going okay on inner 3f out, headway when pushed along on far side of group over 1f out, pressed leaders when ridden but held inside final furlong

12/1

11th

7

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Cork

Celtic Crown

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent early, pressed leaders on outer under 4f out, pushed along from 3f out, weakened over 2f out

10/1

22/1

Form: 40135- CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
The last of her four C&D wins came in November and she was a close 3rd off a mark of 60 next time; however, she was then held off this mark and has work to do.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ellabella

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

made all, shaken up under 2f out, clear 1f out, edged right but kept on well inside final furlong

8/1

4th

12

(6)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ellabella

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

The last of her four C&D wins came in November and she was a close 3rd off a mark of 60 next time; however, she was then held off this mark and has work to do.

22/1

1

(7)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ellabella

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

15/2

Form: 4-0439 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A six-time AW winner up to 7f but did run a sound race over this trip two starts ago before a lesser effort last week; however, Keane takes over today and has to be considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

A six-time AW winner up to 7f but did run a sound race over this trip two starts ago before a lesser effort last week; however, Keane takes over today and has to be considered.

15/2

9th

8

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: James McAuley

All six career wins have come on an AW surface; creeping down the handicap but put in a very encouraging effort over 1m here last week; might not be far off winning.

7/1

3rd

8

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: James McAuley

held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway when ridden on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: 6219-0 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden in October but was below that form over 7f next time; was poor in a handicap last time after a break and has to bounce back with a hood added.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(3)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Toriangel

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won a C&D maiden in October but was below that form over 7f next time; was poor in a handicap last time after a break and has to bounce back with a hood added.

22/1

14th

13

(1)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Toriangel

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Back up in trip; winner of maiden on his penultimate start over C&D; disappointing ninth over 7f last time out; travelled well but folded tamely; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

8

(6)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Toriangel

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Bit of a concern dropping back to 7f when she seemed to improve for the 1m when winning her maiden here three weeks ago; can still run well.

7/1

Form: 55-531 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(9)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

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

Standard

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: 02752-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran his best race for Johnny Murtagh on final start in August when second in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap; probably didn't stay 1m4f only AW run; chance for new yard if tuned up enough with a tongue-tie added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(10)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Highland King

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Maiden ran his best race for Johnny Murtagh on final start in August when second in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap; probably didn't stay 1m4f only AW run; chance for new yard if tuned up enough with a tongue-tie added.

15/2

9th
6 (5)
Ghumama

6/1

Form: -22321 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained her reward for consistent efforts in defeat here when winning over 1m2f three weeks ago; a 6lb rise will make life difficult back to 1m but can't be discounted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(8)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ghumama

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

towards rear

16/1

5th

4

(8)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ghumama

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

Consistent before landing a 1m2f handicap here last month (Turf Range third); never recovered from a slow start here last week; should fare better this time.

5/1

9th

6

(5)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ghumama

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

Gained her reward for consistent efforts in defeat here when winning over 1m2f three weeks ago; a 6lb rise will make life difficult back to 1m but can't be discounted.

6/1

10th
8 (11)
Tyrconnell

8/1

Form: 408-95 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Almost two years since he gained the last of his six wins (four at this venue); has been slow to come down the handicap but there was encouragement from his run last time and he could be a player.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(11)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Sarah Lynam

Almost two years since he gained the last of his six wins (four at this venue); has been slow to come down the handicap but there was encouragement from his run last time and he could be a player.

8/1

5th

1

(14)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

10st 2lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Most recent of his six career wins was two years ago; slow enough to come down the handicap after some sub-standard efforts but dropped 4lb for his last effort; hard to fancy at the moment though.

25/1

9th

14

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 5lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Four time winner at this track; hasn't won since Febuary 2021 eighteen runs ago; eighth in C&D handicap last time out; mark unchanged; needs improvement.

16/1

18/1

Form: 16-077 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A seven-time winner, including three at this track for Ger Lyons; below form for this yard since the last of those wins in November and needs a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(11)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R Donohoe

prominent

16/1

11th

9

(8)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: R Donohoe

A seven-time winner, including three at this track for Ger Lyons; below form for this yard since the last of those wins in November and needs a revival.

18/1

7th

7

(6)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: R Donohoe

Won a C&D claimer in November on final start for Ger Lyon, a seventh win for his former trainer; recent handicap form provides no encouragement.

20/1

28/1

Form: 536/8-

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won over 6-7f in 2021 when trained in UK but was absent for 411 days before a disappointing run at Chelmsford in November; changed hands for only 6,000Gns since; hood added but best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(10)

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:00 Naas

Nine Tales

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ray Hackett

always towards rear

33/1

12th

4

(12)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nine Tales

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ray Hackett

Won over 6-7f in 2021 when trained in UK but was absent for 411 days before a disappointing run at Chelmsford in November; changed hands for only 6,000Gns since; hood added but best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

28/1

8th

7

(9)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Nine Tales

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won twice on turf (6f/7f) in the summer of 2021, but he isn't straightforward (carries his head high); up in trip and cheekpieces are given a go on this return from 411 days off having been gelded in the meantime; interesting to see if the operation has made a difference to him; market can guide.

11/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €20.30
Straight Forecast €16.98
Tricast €174.74
Trifecta €261.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyrconnell

The Irish Sun:

Benavente

TOPSPEED:

Bucky Larson

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tyrconnell

POSTDATA:

Tyrconnell