October 06 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

Standard

Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
9 (12)
Machnamh

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.50
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 321356

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who won a Curragh maiden in July and has held her form well since; should be in the mix again and possible that this new trip could yield some improvement.
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12th

5

(6)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Machnamh

9st 13lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Stayed on well to land extended 1m2f handicap here two starts ago and respectable run in defeat when runner-up at Gowran; not sure to relish return to 1m back on AW.

10/1

2nd

6

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

14:20 Gowran Park

Machnamh

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, raced near side from over 2f out, kept on and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

9/2

1st

9

(12)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Machnamh

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Consistent sort who won a Curragh maiden in July and has held her form well since; should be in the mix again and possible that this new trip could yield some improvement.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: -24464

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens at this venue last winter; hasn't progressed on turf but down to a good mark and this new trip could suit back on AW.
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9th

7

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ninth Life

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW.

14/1

6

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-910

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at the third attempt before showing very little in a Group 3 last month; new trip and AW could help her bounce back on handicap debut.
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12

(7)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Time To Boogie

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Navan maiden winner came up short in Group 3 company afterwards and safely held in handicaps of late; stiff task here.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Time To Boogie

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, challenging 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

6/1

3rd

10

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Time To Boogie

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a maiden at the third attempt before showing very little in a Group 3 last month; new trip and AW could help her bounce back on handicap debut.

14/1

4th
2 (5)
Emeric

9/2

Form: 52-111 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D in the spring; showed nothing on hurdle bow but made it a hat-trick of Flat wins when narrowly prevailing over 1m at Leopardstown in July; up another 3lb but possibly more to come back up in trip.
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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

16/1

Form: -09256

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on handicap debut; hasn't managed to build on that in two runs since but he's on a fair mark and a return to AW could be in his favour.
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11th

16

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Free Flow

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward F Power

Won a 2m Thurles maiden last year on good; modest overall handicap form; needs to step up on recent 2m4f/2m6f form

25/1

8th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:16 Gowran Park

Free Flow

11st 10lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Edward F Power

Won a 2m Thurles maiden hurdle last year on good; not as proven over longer trips including over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last month; respected though in a weak race.

7/1

10th

13

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Free Flow

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Edward F Power

Fair Flat maiden; won Thurles maiden hurdle for Ross O'Sullivan; has struggled in handicaps and mark has tumbled; was well-backed when sixth here (17.5f) in July and only okay fourth at Kilbeggan last week.

16/1

6th
1 (15)
Chavajod

10/1

Form: 010260

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won on debut for this yard before a big run over 1m2f at Roscommon two starts later; disappointing on his last couple of outings but there could be more to come at this trip.
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13th

9

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Chavajod

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Yard stalwart handles any ground and back to winning ways on the beach at Laytown; at this stage of his career, not the most obvious candidate to follow up.

10/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Chavajod

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Back from a break to finish well behind Reponse Finale at Gowran last month (9.5f, gd-fm); ran well on only previous visit to this venue in 2022 off a much higher mark but out of form for some time so needs to revive.

20/1

7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

20/1

Form: 30546

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has shown ability but failed to improve for a step up to this trip when last seen; 3lb lower this time and a return to AW may help; one to consider.
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10th

10

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Banana Three

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over hurdles last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; fair third over 1m5f at this venue seven weeks ago; could feature

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Banana Three

10st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest.

5/1

5th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Banana Three

12st 0lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago.

20/1

16/1

Form: 040

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved from his debut when fourth in a C&D maiden on penultimate start; well below that level in a turf maiden since but return to this C&D could help.
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8th

8

(7)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Great Cat Mau

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Improved from his debut when fourth in a C&D maiden on penultimate start; well below that level in a turf maiden since but return to this C&D could help.

16/1

10th

7

(5)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

19:45 Roscommon

Great Cat Mau

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

raced in second and pressed leader

6/1

Form: /68311 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Arrives bidding for a hat-trick after turf wins at Killarney and Roscommon; 6lb rise demands a bit more but the slight drop in trip is fine and his best efforts earlier in his career came on AW.
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2

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:25 Perth

Jabbar

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Useful on the Flat and over hurdles and he ran pretty well when second at Downpatrick in August on his sole chase start; he's also the only one who has run recently but he was tailed off on the Flat at Naas only on Sunday, and others in this race appeal as having greater potential.

20/1

7th

7

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Jabbar

9st 8lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and satisfactory chase debut when runner-up at Downpatrick last month; 6-28 on the Flat, his last win in this code gained at Dundalk (2m) in January 2025; inexperienced rider aboard; runner-up in this race in 2024 but only sixth last year.

11/1

2nd

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:29 Downpatrick

Jabbar

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and probably ran to about that mark when runner-up in a Wexford handicap hurdle earlier this month; makes his chasing debut here and clearly respected if his jumping holds up.

9/2

7/2

Form: 6672

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Left his maiden form behind when stepped up to this trip on handicap debut at Naas in August, finshing runner-up and beaten just a short head; 3lb rise for that could be lenient; AW debut.
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14th

3

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Caulaincourt

11st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Peter John Flood

not fluent 1st

25/1

16th

10

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Leopardstown

Caulaincourt

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Dual-purpose; sole win on the Flat came on the AW off 67 over 1m4f for Ger Lyons; no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles on testing ground but drying track will suit on his handicap debut; could improve and is worth a market check.

33/1

11th

9

(11)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Caulaincourt

11st 8lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Peter John Flood

Landed a 1m4f handicap here for Ger Lyons in November; campaigned over hurdles by his current trainer, running respectably behind Boodles hopeful Ndaawi at Naas; blinkers back on here and not without a chance if he stays.

10/1

11th
13 (3)
Semantics

12/1

Form: -74688

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well held in maidens on her last couple of starts but her mark has come down as a result; ought to go well back up in trip.
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11th

13

(3)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Semantics

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Well held in maidens on her last couple of starts but her mark has come down as a result; ought to go well back up in trip.

12/1

8th

11

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Navan

Semantics

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

raced in second on outer

13/2

Form: 4-1080 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has struggled since a C&D win in January; back below last winning mark but others appeal more.
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6th

4

(15)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield, headway on near side of group 3f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/1

6th

1

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield

9/2

4th

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, headway 2f out, pressed leaders but no extra when bit short of room inside final furlong

16/1

Form: -90828

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Beaten 8l when last seen on the Flat at Galway and well held sixth over timber since; probably needs further than this trip these days.
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3

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

One Cool Poet

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Liz Doyle

midfield, lost position when short of room after 1st, pushed along and towards rear when bit short of room and slipped up after 3 out

20/1

9th

5

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Tramore

One Cool Poet

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

Was a one-time very useful Flat type but only 1-19 hurdling; only narrowly went down at Punchestown last October on final start for Matthew Smith and veteran now starts for new yard; wants better ground.

20/1

2nd

2

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:25 Punchestown

One Cool Poet

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

Was a one-time smart Flat type but has won only once over hurdles; was 2nd in this race last year off 3lb higher but has to rebound after some lesser runs.

18/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 63828-

Last run: 395 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in three hurdle starts for this yard and best form on the Flat in Britain was over further.
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8th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liquid Metric

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Anthony McCann

0-13 under rules and a while since he has shown any worthwhile form under either code; best watched for now.

25/1

8th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liquid Metric

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Anthony McCann

0-13 under rules and a while since he has shown any worthwhile form under either code; best watched for now.

25/1

8th

14

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Liquid Metric

10st 7lb

J: Mr Paddy Hanlon

T: Anthony McCann

soon prominent behind clear leader

33/1

Non-runners

Riccardi Medici, Giselles Defence, Dalliances

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €289.60
Straight Forecast €177.30
Tricast €979.74
Trifecta €873.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Caulaincourt

SPOTLIGHT:

Emeric

The Irish Sun:

Riccardi Medici

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jabbar