September 22 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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Christmas Party Nights Bookings Are Open Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Christmas Party Nights Bookings Are Open Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 526068 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; best form has been over this C&D, winning once and placed a number of times; can be slowly away and race keenly but has a chance off this mark.
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3rd

10

(15)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

held up in last, steady headway towards far side from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, went third final strides, nearest finish

10/1

10th

9

(13)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Best form has come over C&D, winning twice including in September off 47; never landed a blow but not beaten far in similar event last month so remains of interest, despite high draw.

11/2

6th

8

(8)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Best form has come at this track; won over C&D for the second time when scoring three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that but capable claimer takes off 4lb.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 042803 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m here in February and a close 3rd over C&D next time; some decent efforts in defeat since, notably at Punchestown last time; should go well.
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4th

8

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

9st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Sole win came over 1m here in February and several good runs since; just denied over 1m2f last time when flashed tail cose home; go well off 3lb higher though this trip is a query.

13/2

2nd

12

(11)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

Sole win came over 1m here in February and a close 3rd over C&D next time; some decent efforts in defeat since, notably at Punchestown last time; should go well.

5/1

3rd

8

(16)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Numidia

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

AW winner over 1m, yet to win on turf; unlucky fourth over 1m1f at Leopardstown in June; also had excuses at Navan last time; should not be completely ruled out.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 095536 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
The last of his four wins came over C&D in February off 1lb higher; consistent in defeat on turf lately but could do better returned to this surface albeit mark is 6lb higher than turf; wide draw.
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No Results Found

Form: -31608 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 7f here in February but hasn't been as effective on turf recently; only 2lb higher than for her win but is unproven over this trip.
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2

(7)

1st Dec 2023

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1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

Consistent filly and held off Moondharrig in a C&D handicap two weeks ago; up 5lb and won quite snugly that day so could well be more to come from her.

3/1

1st

4

(7)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f, dropped to midfield before halfway, steady headway from over 3f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, led and ran on final 110yds, pushed out

3/1

4th

7

(1)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

slowly into stride, soon towards rear of midfield

13/2

Form: 904807 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four wins have all come over shorter, including at this track; dropping down the handicap and not a bad Navan run over this trip last time; needs to do more.
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5th

11

(15)

22nd Sep 2023

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1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Four wins have all come over shorter, including at this track; dropping down the handicap and not a bad Navan run over this trip last time; needs to do more.

9/1

7th

13

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

Gatsby Cap

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Four-time winner has shown very little since finishing second in AW claimer over a year ago; first ride for jockey.

18/1

Form: 085084 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual winner including over C&D last October off this mark; not a bad run at Punchestown last time and is one to consider, though not the best of draws.
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11th

6

(7)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

More than a year without a win and coming down the handicap very gradually; not beaten far over 1m2f here last time and not dismissed, but this shorter trip is an issue.

14/1

6th

4

(10)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D winner two years ago hasn't been running badly off reduced mark of late, trip on the short side last time when badly drawn; place claims.

12/1

4th

3

(13)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

10st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

took keen hold, soon towards rear of midfield, towards rear before halfway, headway when raced wide over 2f out, kept on final 110yds, not reach leaders

16/1

Form: 8908

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The best of four maiden runs was over this trip on debut in January and has a squeak on handicap bow if repeating that.
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14th

12

(11)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Say You’re Sorry

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eamonn O’Connell

took keen hold, towards rear

16/1

7th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Say You’re Sorry

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Eamonn O’Connell

The best of four maiden runs was over this trip on debut in January and has a squeak on handicap bow if repeating that.

14/1

8th

1

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Say You’re Sorry

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Eamonn O’Connell

prominent, led soon after start

100/1

Form: 078009

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three handicaps and has to find more from somewhere.
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6th

11

(9)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Curzon Queen

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Signs of improvement on her last two C&D attempts although not quite so effective last time; place claims.

12/1

5th

14

(3)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Curzon Queen

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

started quickly, led, headed and raced in second after 2f

8/1

Form: 71-396 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come over C&D; a fine run over this trip at Navan in July but has been below that level twice since over further; can do better back at this track.
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10

(2)

8th Dec 2023

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1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Shane Crawley

Three-time course winner but all of those have come over further; too keen here last month and best watched back down in trip.

20/1

7th

16

(9)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

8st 12lb

T: Shane Crawley

Five-time winner with 3-18 record at this venue; best run this year when third over 1m2f at Navan in July; doubts raised by subsequent performances; second reserve.

17th

15

(21)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Blackstone Cliff

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Best run this year when third over C&D in July; doubts raised by subsequent performances.

16/1

10th
13 (5)
Romann

13/2

Form: 006335 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner returned from a long absence this year and has run well at times on turf, notably at Killarney two starts ago; has a chance if repeating that.
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10th

13

(5)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Romann

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J F Levins

Dual C&D winner returned from a long absence this year and has run well at times on turf, notably at Killarney two starts ago; has a chance if repeating that.

13/2

5th

15

(14)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Romann

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J F Levins

Dual 1m2f Dundalk winner is 0-7 on turf but some solid runs off this basement mark over the summer, good third at Killarney latest; ground remaining in his favour and should again be thereabouts.

11/2

3rd

14

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

Romann

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J F Levins

Endured a long absence after a pair of 1m2f AW wins three winters ago; struggled once returning but more encouraging signs of late, notably staying-on Fairyhouse third over 1m4f last month; 1lb wrong here but rider's valuable claim a major positive; shortlisted, although probably won't want too much rain.

13/2

Form: 738000

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 9 starts for Tony Mullins but showed his best form at this track; needs that best again on his stable debut.
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4th

15

(14)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Emperor Of Silk

9st 3lb

T: Luke Comer

First reserve; long-priced third over C&D in March; weak overall form; first-time blinkers.

11th

11

(1)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Emperor Of Silk

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

Maiden was third over C&D in March; may have needed it when beaten 6l over shorter trip here in September.

25/1

18/1

Form: 0-5000

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
The second of three runners for yard; best of 6 runs came over 1m here in February; poor on turf since and has to return to that best form.
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14th

8

(14)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

soon led

20/1

12th

6

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

The second of three runners for yard; best of 6 runs came over 1m here in February; poor on turf since and has to return to that best form.

18/1

14th

3

(9)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Ten To Ten

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

midfield

22/1

Form: 70700-

Last run: 310 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback.
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11th

9

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Destined To Rock

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Never in the first six; no apparent chance following poor run at Dundalk on stable debut.

33/1

13th

10

(9)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback.

22/1

14th

9

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Garry Caldwell

Recent AW debut was a bit of a non-event; plenty of improvement needed.

20/1

OUR TIP
14th
3 (7)
Landue

25/1

Form: 4/5/00

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner has been well beaten under all codes lately so isn't easy to fancy.
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11th

8

(1)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Landue

9st 0lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: R K Watson

Five-time winner in Britain, best at around 1m4f on AW; Irish form offers no encouragement.

20/1

9th

7

(12)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Landue

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R K Watson

bumped rival start, in rear

33/1

12th

7

(13)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Landue

9st 8lb

J: Karen Kenny

T: R K Watson

Four AW wins in Britain all over longer trips; last of 14 on C&D comeback run in September and now visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €64.70
Straight Forecast €42.24
Tricast €266.77
Trifecta €618.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mads Black Eights

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dark Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Blackstone Cliff

The Irish Sun:

Mads Black Eights