March 24 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

17/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6-4114 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back C&D events before it looked as if the handicapper had caught up with him, finishing fourth last time off this mark; needs further progress.
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10th

9

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second.

12/1

12th

11

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Hero Of The Hour

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement.

8/1

4th

4

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven-time winner for his former yard between 5f-6f on turf plus AW; some fair AW runs in spring; 2lb below last winning mark, so not ruled out.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0-6683 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A four-time winner here from 5-7f put up his best recent effort over C&D last time off this mark; he should be involved if building upon that.
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8

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 8lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Losing run stretches back to March 2021; no sign of the drought ending in either start this season; rated just 39 and difficult to make a case for.

33/1

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner but last win came in 2021; entitled to come on from poor comeback run at Fairyhouse but needs a return to form; 1lb wrong

28/1

12th

17

(20)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 13lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: G A Kingston

AW winner without a win on turf since 2019; out of form when last seen at Bellewstown in October; entitled to need this run after absence.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 428-10 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Couldn't build on C&D win in January when beaten 4.25l last time and has questions to answer after that.
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19th

21

(18)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Kuwait Direction

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Last victory came on the AW at Dundalk over 6f in January last year; on a long losing run and hard to fancy from 8lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 02-065

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner in UK has run creditably at times for this yard here and is now becoming quite well-handicapped, so isn't ruled out despite a tough draw.
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14th

9

(4)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Tip

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

All three wins came on turf in Britain in quick succession during September 2021; no sign of that standard lately; twice down the field at this venue in recent months.

20/1

10th

16

(6)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Tip

9st 7lb

T: James McAuley

slowly away

11th

10

(6)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

My Little Tip

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

Rider booking interesting; hard otherwise to give gelding much chance and flopped when he last ran on soft; some nice AW efforts earlier this year.

25/1

5th
9 (4)
Eglish

12/1

Form: 008763 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All her wins have come on this surface but she hasn't been at her best this season; however, is dropping down to a low mark and mightn't be far away.
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4th

12

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eglish

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Five of her six wins have come here; not easy to win with these days and on a near two-year losing sequence but she was only beaten a length over 5f here a fortnight ago and she should relish the step back up in trip.

5/1

2nd

11

(15)

6th Oct 2023

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eglish

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

Five of her six wins have come here but hasn't been successful over this trip yet and entitled to need this after 175 days off.

7/1

12/1

Form: 3-6827 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner here including twice over C&D; just touched off by Hero Of The Hour two starts ago before a lesser run over 7f last time; has to rebound.
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6th

14

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-34 on turf; no success since December 2023; down the field in two starts this season.

25/1

10th

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-33 on turf; no success since December 2023 and never involved on seasonal return at Killarney 20 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th

15

(18)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

Form: 2-2337 C BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Last of his six wins came at Naas almost two years ago; however, was running consistently well in defeat until a poor run last time which might have come too soon; freshened up since and a chance if back to earlier form.
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No Results Found

Form: 024-33

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden but has gone close a number of times, including over C&D the last twice; mark unchanged from when just behind Hero Of The Hour last time; needs to get away on terms.
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12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 70-441 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Looks the yard first-string of two runners; gained reward for his recent consistency when scoring over C&D, beating Theriverrunsdeep by 1.75l; raised 6lb but should be competitive.
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5th

11

(6)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f); fair form here between September and December; has to bounce back from a below-par run 15 days ago; first time with a visor.

8/1

9th

10

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f) has been running well enough here lately and just behind Theriverrunsdeep last time over this trip; definite claims.

13/2

3rd

12

(1)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

midfield, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

Form: 70-287 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner here put up her best recent run when second to Poet's Pride last month but lesser efforts since when maybe not getting the best early position; still needs more.
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

Form: 49-570

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; turf winner in UK ran well in first-time blinkers over C&D in January but hasn't been as effective without the headgear since.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 000420 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Was just denied in a C&D claimer two starts ago but couldn't cope with a harsh 11lb rise for that last time and others appeal more now.
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12th

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Prince Of Abington

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

16/1

19th

10

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Prince Of Abington

12st 3lb

J: Erin Campbell

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.

33/1

13th
12 (2)
Numoor

4/1

Form: -94033

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has been running well enough in defeat here over the winter season including on debut for this yard over 7f last time; it looked then that this trip would suit, so looks a player with Keane taking over.
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7th

9

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right when ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

13

(12)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

13th

12

(2)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

slowly away, in rear

4/1

Form: 14-000

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; three-time AW winner in UK has been out of form lately and isn't easy to fancy.
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11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

Form: -31400 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three of her four wins have come over this C&D; however, has been below form last twice and has an unhelpful draw.
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10th

11

(11)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Betrayed

8st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Leanne Breen

Three-time course winner at 6f; ended last winter out of form and well held over C&D on return in November; off 84 days and others look stronger.

20/1

13th

9

(2)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Betrayed

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

soon led, joined over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

12/1

Form: 53-666

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been beaten far since tackling handicaps here lately but needs to pull out a bit more to get off the mark.
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12th

11

(15)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Has been shaping like her turn may not be far away this winter but all her best form is at 6f and she's drawn widest here.

16/1

14

(13)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Hasn't been beaten far since tackling handicaps here lately but needs to pull out a bit more to get off the mark.

28/1

17

(11)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Not Amused

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Third reserve; 11-race maiden but running okay over 6f here of late; not ruled out.

Form: 77-075

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
First reserve; winner on turf in UK but has been soundly beaten in three starts for this yard.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

Non-runners

Betrayed, Not Amused, American In Paris

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.30
Straight Forecast €26.57
Tricast €301.71
Trifecta €810.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Un Bacio Ancora

SPOTLIGHT:

Numoor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Eglish

POSTDATA:

Zig Zag Zyggy