March 24 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 39-324 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf at Cork last April and also ran well over hurdles a few times; been consistent in defeat over various trips here and can be involved again.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 61-832 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m maiden here in December and after a poor run over that trip put up some solid runs in defeat since up to this distance; is 6lb better off with Bowerman now for a 1.75l defeat.
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9th

3

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Cristal Clere

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Third career win came on final start last season in 1m Listowel Listed in testing conditions under a positive ride (just a day after being well beaten in handicap); balance of form is over shorter than this so others preferred on seasonal return.

16/1

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Cristal Clere

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Top rated at 98 and mostly in good form this season; beaten 1.75l when second in a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap on latest in July; placed in listed company at Chester (12.5f soft) a year ago but this trip surely on the sharp side; fifth 4.20 here on Monday.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Cristal Clere

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: John J Nallen

Four-time winner but last win came two years ago; however, went close at Ballinrobe last time when stepped back up in trip to 1m5f and many of his better efforts have come on softer ground so this should be up his alley; interesting.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 4-3453 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has notched four wins here up to 2m; has been running well lately and can be thereabouts again but needs more to win a handicap of this class.
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15th

1

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Dalvey

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off over hurdles latest and struggling in claimers on Flat previously on AW; no wins on turf since 2020 and others preferred.

12/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

Form: -04121 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In tremendous form recently having dropped down the handicap and won his 9th AW race over C&D last time, beating Cristal Clere; has to be respected despite a 6lb rise for that, considering was once rated 106.
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10th

15

(12)

11th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowerman

10st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Reserve; multiple winner around here and has been likeably consistent for a while now; likely contender if getting in.

4th

1

(10)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bowerman

10st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

slowly away, in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, bit short of room but ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth final strides, did well in the circumstances

3/1

1st

2

(2)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bowerman

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, towards rear early, in touch with leaders over 4f out, pushed along from 3f out, headway when ridden and switched left 2f out, led 1f out, ran on final 110yds, comfortably

2/1

Form: 3-4522 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel maiden last September over 1m1.5f and has run well while being keen over 1m4f here last twice; the drop in trip with cheekpieces may suit, so shortlisted.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

OUR TIP
6th
3 (9)
Cold Steel

4/1

Form: /0411- CD

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed promise as a 2yo for Jessica Harrington before going missing; won twice in the space of a week (1m2f-1m4f) earlier in winter for this yard and has been absent since; up 5lb but still improving and goes well fresh.
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4th

6

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Steel

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Dual course winner last winter (including C&D); probably should have won here a fortnight ago, throwing away the race by wandering in the closing stages (beaten 1l); same mark and return to further is fine.

13/2

4th

10

(8)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Steel

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Dual winner here, including over C&D; was well beaten over 1m4f a week ago after an absence but should strip fitter today and not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 1-8131 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
In cracking form lately, winning thrice this winter from 1m-1m2f, rising 24lb in the process to his current mark, up 5lb from last time; has to be on the shortlist.
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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

16/1

Form: 232195 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has been kept busy at this venue over the winter but has been consistent, winning once and placing a number of times; however, has been held off 1lb higher the last twice and needs more today.
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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

Form: 4820-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Maiden showed ability on turf last season but was well held on AW debut last time and has to improve plenty.
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0

7

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

17:35 Limerick

Diamond Union

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E J O’Grady

not fluent 1st, mistake 2nd

28/1

1

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:50 Cork

Diamond Union

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: E J O’Grady

Was in reasonable nick on Flat last year; things rather derailed and cannot be sure what to expect now; 2023 really poor.

20/1

10th

3

(12)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Leopardstown

Diamond Union

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E J O’Grady

dwelt start, towards rear, rapid headway to lead after 2f

16/1

20/1

Form: 2-6662 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in a claimer last time for John McConnell and needs more in this much stronger company for new yard; cheekpieces are tried.
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13th

15

(17)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

No Trouble

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

18/1

12th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

No Trouble

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

12/1

13

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

No Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.

33/1

11th
6 (1)
Turf Range

14/1

Form: 25-316 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won his fourth race here over 1m4f recently, beating Roman Bull but couldn't cope with this 8lb higher mark last time and looks vulnerable back down in trip.
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23th

21

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Turf Range

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: D Broad

Multiple winner on the Flat but is only rated a modest 60 in that sphere; well beaten in two starts over hurdles in the past and makes no appeal here.

50/1

23th

21

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Turf Range

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: D Broad

Multiple winner on the Flat but is only rated a modest 60 in that sphere; well beaten in two starts over hurdles in the past and makes no appeal here.

50/1

12th

3

(17)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turf Range

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: D Broad

Four-time course winner with the last three coming over C&D; is 8lb lower than when last winning here in March 2023 but he has struggled on his last few starts; lacks a recent run but has won when fresh before; check the market.

14/1

12th
8 (11)
Hale Bopp

25/1

Form: 17-078 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here for Ger Lyons but has been in moderate form lately for this yard and is difficult to fancy even dropping down the handicap.
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14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

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Payout
Exacta €46.00
Straight Forecast €45.91
Tricast €972.37
Trifecta €1219.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hale Bopp

SPOTLIGHT:

Roman Bull

The Irish Sun:

Higher Kingdom

POSTDATA:

No Trouble

TOPSPEED:

Hale Bopp