October 13 / 18.45 Dundalk (AW)

18.45

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Three Men, Ten Years, And A Dream Apprentice Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Three Men, Ten Years, And A Dream Apprentice Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 127560 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in March and a decent Leopardstown second next time; three lesser runs since and was poor at Navan last time after being keen; needs her best.
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6th

5

(1)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent on inner, challenging up the centre over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders

11/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway over 2f out, joined leaders inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 730577

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort has run well in defeat over various trips this year; just four starts on AW but seems to handle it; possibilities for new yard.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £15.70

Form: 780098

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all handicap starts and needs to improve.
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8th

12

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

10st 0lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks but form under both codes for present yard of little account; 2lb wrong here.

33/1

20th

18

(23)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: H Smyth

towards rear

33/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks, went close at Dundalk last October; has been running over hurdles lately, pulled up at Downpatrick last Sunday; does not appeal.

33/1

Form: -20460

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 26 starts but wasn't beaten far on two occasions this season; poor at Navan last time (keen) and has to rebound with a hood tried.
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11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

Form: 734-00

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Twice placed on turf last year on soft but has been below that level in two starts this term; cheekpieces worn last time are left off; needs her best.
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No Results Found

4/1

Form: 260681 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Standard

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

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

Form: -00722

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won at Cork last year; has come back to form with second places at Gowran and Navan; makes AW debut but not ruled out if taking to it.
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7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

16/1

Form: 90006

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hasn't delivered on the promise of his debut and was beaten nearly 7l over C&D last time; 3lb lower but needs plenty more with a hood added.
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8th

5

(16)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Wessex

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Hasn't delivered on the promise of his debut and was beaten nearly 7l over C&D last time; 3lb lower but needs plenty more with a hood added.

16/1

6th

16

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Wessex

9st 11lb

T: A Oliver

Second reserve; showed a glimpse of ability in maidens but has to improve on h'cap and AW debut.

Form: 3-6771 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 1m4f at this track two weeks ago, wearing first-time blinkers; 5lb higher but has previously run well over C&D, so one so consider.
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1st

2

(1)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sioux Princess

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

in touch with leaders, headway when switched right under 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, led towards finish

3/1

1st

10

(17)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sioux Princess

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well

5/1

9th

9

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sioux Princess

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Got off the mark over 1m4f at this track two weeks ago, wearing first-time blinkers; 5lb higher but has previously run well over C&D, so one so consider.

4/1

Form: 2-0000

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in nurseries for Karl Burke last year but is nowhere near that level for this yard this term.
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13th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jims Cracker

11st 7lb

J: Mikey Hamill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed at a modest level on the Flat in Britain; three ordinary efforts in maiden hurdles; big price when finishing down the field on handicap debut at Roscommon in September.

16/1

13th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jims Cracker

11st 7lb

J: Mikey Hamill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed at a modest level on the Flat in Britain; three ordinary efforts in maiden hurdles; big price when finishing down the field on handicap debut at Roscommon in September.

16/1

11

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Jims Cracker

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose maiden; makes his handicap hurdle debut after three ordinary efforts in maiden company at 2m-2m3f; potential improver but not obviously well treated; still worth a market check.

20/1

16/1

Form: 08-190

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Narrowly won a Leopardstown handicap in June but was poor at Navan last time and has to rebound.
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11th

12

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Vidala

9st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Narrowly won a Leopardstown handicap in June but was poor at Navan last time and has to rebound.

16/1

9/1

Form: 465026 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two wins when trained in UK and a decent 2nd at Tramore over 1m4f; below that level over the same trip here last time when keen; back to this trip should suit for another new yard.
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7

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Ciao Adios

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Dual-purpose sort got off the mark over hurdles at Cork in March (2m) but has been unplaced since then and needs a major return to form.

25/1

11th

8

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ciao Adios

11st 8lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March; looks vulnerable at this stage, still 7lb higher than her winning mark.

33/1

8th

3

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Ciao Adios

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Form dipped when tailed off in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon earlier this week and her best efforts have come over shorter trips.

20/1

12/1

Form: 63-840 CD

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including twice over C&D; running over hurdles without success since the summer; capable of going well off this mark.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Beaten around 8l when placed over C&D last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

3rd

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Six-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles after 10 starts; beaten approx 10l over C&D last time and has to find a bit more.

11/1

9th

2

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Mostly poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

18/1

Form: 334-00

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three decent maiden runs from 7f-8f here last year behind useful sorts; well beaten sole start for this yard over 5.5f at Navan in July; big step-up in trip and has to return to best.
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14th

5

(11)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Zurana

9st 11lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Patrick J Flynn

Seven-race maiden and shown very little in two runs for this yard; return to this sort of trip may help but looks risky.

33/1

14th

2

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Zurana

10st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Three decent maiden runs from 7f-8f here last year behind useful sorts; well beaten sole start for this yard over 5.5f at Navan in July; big step-up in trip and has to return to best.

18/1

12th

3

(13)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Zurana

9st 12lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Patrick J Flynn

Makes handicap debut on first start for Pat Flynn; chance on her best Dundalk form, namely third behind the subsequent Group 3 winner and Derby third White Birch over 7f last November.

10/1

Non-runners

Indignation, Crystal Pool, Miss Slovakia

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Payout
Exacta €178.90
Straight Forecast €131.61
Tricast €3729.55
Trifecta €1525.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fox Leicester

The Irish Sun:

Not Just Any Eagle

POSTDATA:

Sioux Princess

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fox Leicester