October 27 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Form: 838033 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 25 starts came in a course maiden (6f) but generally a consistent sort and he's been placed in his last couple of starts, both over this C&D; remains well treated and solid each-way player.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.

16/1

4th

12

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.

7/1

Form: 00R8-7 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back a few seasons ago but long losing run since a course success in May 2021; may have needed her return at the Curragh when a promising enough seventh but probably needs further than this these days.
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5

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

International Lady

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Record of 2-32 on the Flat; best of three maiden hurdle runs was when third at Downpatrick over 2m2f; was keen and not all that fluent last time; this trip is a question.

14/1

6th

4

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:58 Fairyhouse

International Lady

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Dual Flat winner although tricky as well (twice refused to race); best around a mile on the level but seems to stay okay; two nice runs over hurdles, placed over a bit further at Dowwnpatrick last month.

13/2

3rd

5

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

International Lady

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Limited ability as a Flat handicapper (2-32); refused to race (not the first time) at Bellewstown in July; plenty of improvement needed from last month's hurdling debut at Kilbeggan.

12/1

12/1

Form: 173456 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All four of her wins have come over 1m including two course wins; below form on heavy when last seen but she's generally consistent and should appreciate the return to AW; will be of more interest back at 1m though.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

Form: 006-59 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two recent hurdle starts; best recent Flat form is all over further and looks up against it.
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13th

4

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Blackcastle Storm

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.

14/1

9th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Blackcastle Storm

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent on inner, not fluent 4th, went second halfway, not fluent 3 out

28/1

Form: 0-0300

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Distant third in a Limerick claimer was promising but shown nothing in two Flat runs since; shown very little in two AW starts and first-time blinkers need to spark a revival.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Elephant John

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Quinn

Ex-Irish; sole win came in 2022 and doesn't look solid on 2023 form; however, has possibilities dropped to this weak level on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

9th

4

(4)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent on inner, outpaced 1f out

14/1

6/1

Form: 023058

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden; below form at the Curragh 15 days ago but had run respectably in two previous course starts; return to AW should suit and not ruled out in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lasting Peace

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

midfield, waiting for room under 2f out, switched left 1f out, kept on, forced dead-heat 5th

6/1

8th

3

(21)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Lasting Peace

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

midfield

10/1

5th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lasting Peace

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Not had many goes in handicaps and placed twice over this trip; improved for blinkers when runner-up at Bellewstown and third to subsequent winner over 1m here; forget last time when the reins broke.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 881870 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven of his eight wins have come at this venue, including three over C&D; however, out of form since latest claimer success and no signs of a revival when only beating one home over C&D a fortnight ago; back on a good mark at least and first-time blinkers could help.
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11th

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

Seven of his eight wins have come at this venue but below best of late, well held in claimer a fortnight ago from wide draw; others preferred.

8/1

5th

4

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rocky Dreams

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: James McAuley

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on far side of group under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 800530 D BF

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back on turf last year; inconsistent this campaign and didn't beat a rival in 16-runner turf handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time; off 107 days.
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21th

21

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Princess Rajj

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Padraig Roche

Struggling for form and out of the weights for this; best form over further.

50/1

8th

11

(13)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Princess Rajj

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Padraig Roche

Two wins for Jessica Harrington were over shorter trips; two runs for current yard seemingly leave her with a fair bit to find.

16/1

Form: 108300 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; not beaten far in his last three starts and should relish the step up in trip; on a dangerous mark.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

6/1

Form: 900074 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 1m; major signs of a return to form when beaten 1l here last month and remains on a very good mark; first try at 7f for a while but too well treated to ignore at present.
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6th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; weakened into an 8l seventh when last seen here in January over C&D; 3lb wrong but on a dangerous mark if returning to form.

15/1

7th

14

(5)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; hung left when beaten 6l over C&D on latest (hampered); lurking on a dangerous mark and can't be fully discounted.

20/1

10

(17)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Harbanaker

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

Ended a losing run at Leopardstown in April; made some headway from rear when sixth of 17 at Naas three weeks ago but has a tough draw this time.

20/1

Form: 068615 C

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner including two wins here (both at 1m); looked in need of a step back up in trip over 7f on turf latest; will be of more interest when returned to 1m+.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Bobby K

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Michael William O’Meara

Better record on AW but sole turf success came here two years ago; not coming here in great form but latest run in higher grade at Cork was okay.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Cork

Bobby K

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

Five of his six wins have come on AW and just 1-17 on turf; well below his best in three runs this year and others preferred.

20/1

Form: -32500 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has won twice on turf; showed very little on yard debut last month and hard to make a case for on AW debut.
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13th

12

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Corballis Flyer

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

No win since June 2022; lost form for Shark Hanlon last year and no sign of revival on debut for this stable over 1m here last month, though that run may have been needed; hard to fancy and mark due to drop another 7lb.

40/1

13

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Corballis Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Over three years without a win and failed to beat a single rival home in two starts last year; first run for new yard; passed over.

100/1

17th

13

(10)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Corballis Flyer

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Over two years without a win and last month's seasonal comeback run none too encouraging; 5lb wrong.

16/1

Form: 575008

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; tame effort when beaten roughly 7l over C&D last month; getting down to a good mark but 7f on AW is probably sharp enough for him these days.
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13th

12

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has form under these conditions but it's well over a year since he produced an effort of note.

25/1

8

(13)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Play It Again Zaam

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice last season for his former yard on soft-heavy so was disappointing he didn't show more back on his favoured ground latest; dropped 5lb for that effort; new blinkers need to revive.

33/1

13th

7

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Back-to-back wins in 2024 including over C&D on soft; well beaten both 2025 starts but is now 3lb below last winning mark and the rain has come so can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form: 003000 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three-time Polytrack winner at Chelmsford; however, lost her way of late and best recent form is over further.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

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

Non-runners

Run For You, Sunset Nova, Tynamite

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Exquisite Acclaim

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Princess Rajj

POSTDATA:

Harbanaker

SPOTLIGHT:

Is That Love