March 31 / 21.30 Dundalk (AW)

21.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 00052-

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
First-time blinkers seemed to have a positive effect when he was second over C&D last time; blinkers left off now but Colin Keane is happy to stick with him.
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11th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Emeric

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Consistent in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; had an excuse when poor at Limerick but wasn't much better at Roscommon since; needs a return to form.

25/1

10th

7

(11)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Emeric

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

awkward start, in rear

16/1

11th

10

(12)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Emeric

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Not far off his best in several middle-distance AW races at Dundalk during the winter; moderate turf run over 1m at the Curragh last time; each-way chance if running up to his handicap mark

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 212-55 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
In excellent form over the extended 1m2f here between last October and December notching two seconds and a win; has maintained a consistent standard of form with two fifth placings this year.
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10th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Dark Street

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Consistent of late and earned his fourth career success here when touching off Picpoul over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip and should be competitive again despite his 5lb penalty.

7/1

1st

13

(17)

1st Mar 2024

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1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £15.50

Form: 61-000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Good record for Henry Spiller at Chelmsford, winning three times at 6f/7f; no sign of that form in three Dundalk runs at up to 1m; not certain to get this trip on pedigree or performance.
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14th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2024

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1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Boadicea Belle

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

towards rear

7/1

14th

10

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Boadicea Belle

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

Was gaining second win of the season when scoring over C&D in June off 55; decent enough run off 7lb higher at Down Royal so remains of interest.

12/1

Form: 8-3444 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two wins at this venue, including over this trip last April; in the first four in five of her last six races; clearly needs to find a bit extra in order to win, but an obvious place candidate.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

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1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

Form: 797-09

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Very hard to make a case for her; trainer appears to have a much stronger candidate in Dark Street.
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12th

15

(24)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Thatboathassailed

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

midfield

20/1

6th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Thatboathassailed

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

25/1

Form: 1018-8 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent; not at his best in two outings since a C&D win in November; has plenty to find with Emeric on running in December.
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13th

16

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

20/1

11th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner, also won on turf at Down Royal; recent AW form leaves him with plenty to find.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kartayaz

8st 12lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December off 2lb lower for this rider; well beaten in both starts since and needs to bounce back from 23l defeat in claimer last week.

28/1

Form: 52444/

Last run: 627 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Fit from hurdling; potentially interesting on the basis of maiden form two seasons ago, including a remote second in a 1m4f event won by an Aidan O'Brien-trained 1-4 shot.
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6

(5)

1st Mar 2024

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1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Boola Boola

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

C&D winner last spring; running over hurdles before a respectable effort over C&D last month; not dismissed.

14/1

7th

2

(14)

9th Feb 2024

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1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Boola Boola

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

C&D winner last April but out of form over jumps of late and had been struggling for form on the Flat too when last seen in the summer.

20/1

15th

4

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Naas

Boola Boola

11st 11lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dundalk handicap winner last spring; returned from over five months off when pulled up in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last week; best watched.

25/1

Form: 0084

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden form; shaped with promise over C&D on handicap debut, running on well after meeting trouble in running; open to further improvement; closely matched with Holy Divine; dam is well-related.
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15th

14

(7)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Miss Upbeat

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Ran her best race when fourth over this trip at Tipperary in May in tongue tie/cheekpiece combination but below that at Fairyhouse afterwards and has missed a few engagements since.

10/1

11

(6)

15th Aug 2023

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1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Upbeat

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Ran her best race when fourth over 1m4f at Tipperary in May but below that at Fairyhouse since; poor maiden form at this venue but managed fourth in a handicap here in March.

16/1

16

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 20y

20:15 Bellewstown

Miss Upbeat

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John C McConnell

First reserve; maiden ran her best race when fourth over this trip at Tipperary but below that at Fairyhouse since; non-runner on Good to yielding ground at Tipperary Wednesday.

Form: /7068-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Fit from hurdling; showed very little on the Flat for his two previous trainers; best effort when sixth of 14 over C&D last August.
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7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

6th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

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2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Uberrima Fides

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

0-13 on the level and this new trip needs to spark significant improvement after a low-key effort here a fortnight ago.

20/1

10/1

Form: 000-10 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won three in France; moderate Irish form last year; won out of the blue here in February on stable debut; soundly beaten over 1m4f three weeks ago.
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2nd

15

(15)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Deluca Chop

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Three turf wins in France back in the day; sole Irish win came on AW over three years ago; found his form again in recent months at Dundalk, placed three times over this trip and when beaten a length over 2m last time; rated lower on turf.

8/1

3rd

10

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Deluca Chop

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Last win came over 10.5f here in 2023 off 58; didn't race in 2024; signs of return to form in recent runs, placing in his last three starts; has shown a tendency to hang but big player upped to this trip for first time since 2022

9/2

Form: 9608-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; placed over 1m here in a nursery in 2021; mild encouragement from a recent fifth placing here on her stable debut and first run since last July; only 1/2l behind Miss Upbeat then.
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12th

15

(6)

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Holy Divine

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: P F O’Donnell

Shaped quite well on the first of two outings at Dundalk last month; moderate run last time; this may prove too competitive.

20/1

16

(4)

11th Apr 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Holy Divine

8st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: P F O’Donnell

Reserve; placed here in the past but still a maiden and ordinary efforts since back from a break.

11th

13

(1)

31st Mar 2023

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1m 2f 150y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Holy Divine

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P F O’Donnell

12-race maiden; placed over 1m here in a nursery in 2021; mild encouragement from a recent fifth placing here on her stable debut and first run since last July; only 1/2l behind Miss Upbeat then.

6/1

Form: 44746-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not an obvious contender on Irish debut.
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12th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunderhill

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

Seven-race maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not an obvious contender on Irish debut.

20/1

19

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Thunderhill

10st 8lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

56-rated Flat maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not a strong contender on hurdling debut.

50/1

6th

8

(3)

30th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:50 Carlisle

Thunderhill

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

took keen hold, led but pestered, led overall after 2f, increased tempo over 3f out, pushed along and reduced lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost third final 110yds, weakened quickly towards finish

13/2

12/1

Form: 38/70-

Last run: 318 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed off a mark 11lb higher than this in a 1m nursery here in 2021; first of two turf outings last May was respectable; absent since a poor run at Sligo when trying a trip like this for the fist time.
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15th

10

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Gunners Dream

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Martin

midfield

33/1

13th

9

(12)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gunners Dream

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Placed off a mark 11lb higher than this in a 1m nursery here in 2021; first of two turf outings last May was respectable; absent since a poor run at Sligo when trying a trip like this for the fist time.

12/1

14th
14 (14)
Polar Peak

33/1

Form: /000-0

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nothing since a fair debut in a bumper in 2020 to suggest she could feature in a race of any description; rated a lowly 40.
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14th

14

(14)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Polar Peak

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: S Donohoe

Nothing since a fair debut in a bumper in 2020 to suggest she could feature in a race of any description; rated a lowly 40.

33/1

16

(14)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Polar Peak

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: S Donohoe

Second reserve; maiden under all codes was too keen over 2m here last time and will have to settle better; officially rated only 40.

13

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Polar Peak

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: S Donohoe

Far too keen on last month's yard debut here over 2m, cheekpieces now fitted; 7lb out of handicap and hard to make a case for.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €13.30
Straight Forecast €14.18
Tricast €446.93
Trifecta €822.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Upbeat

RP Ratings (IRE):

Evening Verse

The Irish Sun:

Miss Upbeat

POSTDATA:

Evening Verse