March 10 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45

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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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

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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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:44 Ffos Las

Benavente

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Did all his winning in Ireland on the AW but opposable anyway after two heavy defeats since arriving in Britain, over 6f (good to firm) and 1m2f (soft).

100/1

9th

11

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Benavente

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish 8yo who has done all his winning on AW; failed to beat a rival on stable debut, taking turf record to 0-10; steps back up markedly in trip; opposed.

33/1

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
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Navan

Celtic Crown

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won well at Leopardstown in July, her fifth win and some decent runs since, including when 2nd in a Gowran claimer over this trip last time; ground versatile and not ruled out.

14/1

2nd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Celtic Crown

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led under 2f out, headed final 110yds, kept on, just held second

5/6

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ellabella

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

10/1

18th

1

(16)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Ellabella

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Useful AW performer who won on her penultimate start but yet to show anything like the same level of form on turf; beaten 14l at Gowran last week.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

10th May 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Ellabella

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, soon raced in second, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

Seven of his eight wins have come at this venue but below best of late, well held in claimer a fortnight ago from wide draw; others preferred.

8/1

5th

4

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on far side of group under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway and went fourth 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

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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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

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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Verdict Starting price

18th

14

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Ghumama

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Edmund McCrory

2-39 on Flat, best on AW; best hurdles run when second for Noel Kelly at Downpatrick almost two years ago; ran only once for a different trainer last year; another change of stable now.

25/1

4

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Ghumama

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Two-time AW winner yet to score on turf; off since heavy hurdles defeat at Punchestown in January; best watched on debut for new yard.

28/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

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.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

0m 6f 150y

17:08 Limerick

Nine Tales

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Hackett

Dual winner in 2021 for Roger Varian but no trace of that form in four starts for this yard, blinkers having no effect on latest 2; hard to see him playing a major role.

16/1

11th

3

(12)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

19:00 Limerick

Nine Tales

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Ray Hackett

Dual winner in 2021 for Roger Varian but no trace of that form in three starts for this yard, blinkers having no effect on latest.

20/1

13th

7

(2)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Nine Tales

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Ray Hackett

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

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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