October 13 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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

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

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 80-003 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m here last year came back to form when 3rd over that trip back here two weeks ago; looks like a step-up in trip could suit, so one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

7

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Mpex Kid

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

50/1

7th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

The Mpex Kid

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 0-0009 C

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort won over 1m4f here last November; regressive on the Flat and over hurdles since; needs a revival.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -00710 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last November and added another win at Leopardstown in August; however, was well below form at Navan since and has to rebound; mark still workable.
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11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

10th

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner two years ago off this basement mark; excuses when beaten favourite over C&D on comeback run in September and never sighted (keen) at the Curragh since; don't rule out in a weak race, even for the grade.

8/1

11/1

Form: /7026- BF

Last run: 494 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat for Dermot Weld; poor over hurdles for this yard but would have a chance if returning to best Flat efforts; AW debut.
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11

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

19:47 Wexford

Lady Leanora

10st 10lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

1m winner for Dermot Weld in 2021; failed to prosper during a spell with Tony Martin and has struggled in three runs over hurdles for this stable; well held on the Flat latest.

20/1

2

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Lady Leanora

10st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

1m winner for Dermot Weld in 2021; failed to prosper during a spell with Tony Martin and has struggled in two runs over hurdles for this stable.

20/1

11

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Lady Leanora

11st 1lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Flat winner for Dermot Weld but hasn't shown enough in five hurdle runs to be interested in; hood on for second start for this yard.

50/1

Form: 850846 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year had been running well enough in defeat over the summer on turf; didn't get much luck in-running back here last time but with a clearer trip should be a player today even from a wide draw.
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15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

11th

14

(2)

16th Feb 2024

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

in touch with leaders

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 325353

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been consistent in defeat this season; probably found 1m4f too far when keen here last time and dropping back to this trip should benefit him; wide draw but still a player.
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6th

3

(15)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Portreath

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden has been consistent in defeat this season; probably found 1m4f too far when keen here last time and dropping back to this trip should benefit him; wide draw but still a player.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

29th Sep 2023

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1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Portreath

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed some ability in maidens and placed a few times in handicaps up to nearly 1m2f; should be involved if staying this trip.

5/1

16/1

Form: 000006

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden in 2021 but has been regressive in the last year; off a low mark now but has to improve from Thurles comeback run.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

Form: 0658

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens and not beaten far on handicap debut at Galway; can take a keen hold so will need to settle better stepping up in trip.
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7th

12

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Harriet Eagle

9st 5lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won on seasonal debut last year; has failed to reach the same standard since then; looks held by Tynamite on recent Limerick running.

14/1

8th

6

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Harriet Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole win came on seasonal reappearance off 55 last July at Gowran (7f, good); is now 4lb lower but recent runs haven't suggested a return to winning ways is imminent.

16/1

10/1

Form: 265400 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins, including two on AW; decent C&D run in August but below that twice on turf since; has a squeak back to this track.
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8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

25/1

Form: 0/206-

Last run: 604 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second in a C&D maiden in January last year was below that twice after; unplaced in five hurdle runs over the summer; needs her best back here.
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0

15

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 159y

15:15 Punchestown

Is That So

11st 5lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Struggling on the AW at Dundalk in recent months, two poor handicap hurdle runs in August; new headgear combination.

33/1

5

(16)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Is That So

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian Murray

Went close here two years ago but struggled over timber for new yard and well held in two recent Flat starts; blinkers on.

25/1

12th

6

(1)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Is That So

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

led towards far side, soon joined, raced in third after 4f

33/1

25/1

Form: 07/089

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner has been soundly beaten in three runs since his comeback and isn't easy to fancy.
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11th

10

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dance Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time winner has been soundly beaten in three runs since his comeback and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

9th

8

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Dance Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

The last of his three wins was in July 2021; missed last year; well below his best in outings at Bellewstown and Galway in recent months.

25/1

6th

6

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Dance Emperor

12st 0lb

J: Aimee Murphy

T: Peter Fahey

Was off for nearly two years, really quite this season and now rated 56.

25/1

Form: 09-900 D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has been regressive since winning a Sligo maiden in June 2021; low mark now but still best watched after an absence.
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10th

7

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Lord Park

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

midfield, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong

10/1

6th

8

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 187y

19:10 Down Royal

Lord Park

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole win in 32 starts came in a Sligo maiden in 2021; minor signs he's down to a workable mark in a couple of fifth-place finishes in last two runs but others look more appealing.

20/1

5th

10

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Lord Park

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

15/2

Form: 0157-6

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse claimer winner over this trip last year has been mostly over hurdles this year; well beaten when last seen on the Flat.
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6

(11)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Grizabella

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Won the fourth race of her career when running away with a Ballinrobe handicap over just short of 1m2f; disappointing off higher marks since but has a chance down to this grade.

100/30

15th

10

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Grizabella

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Paul W Flynn

Was allowed to dominate when scoring readily at Ballinrobe in July; raised 11lb for that and was unable to control the race from the front at Sligo.

14/1

5th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

17:20 Sligo

Grizabella

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose mare won over C&D in May and ran away with a Ballinrobe handicap over just short of 1m2f last time; hit with a 9lb rise for that but goes well here so one to consider.

4/1

Form: 000589

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a couple of handicaps over this trip but below that level over 1m4f at Tramore; cheekpieces retained; needs improvement.
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10th

10

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Sleepless Knight

9st 5lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

never better than midfield, weakened 2f out, eased from 1f out

50/1

21th

22

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Sleepless Knight

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Well held off lowly marks when last seen and is not easy to fancy on return.

40/1

Non-runners

Halcyon Spirit, Monnow Valley, Just Another Eagle

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Payout
Exacta €105.50
Straight Forecast €154.80
Tricast €448.15
Trifecta €1046.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Mpex Kid

The Irish Sun:

Mads Black Eights

POSTDATA:

Shining Aitch

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Mpex Kid