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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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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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.

4/1

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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