November 01 / 14.30 Dundalk (AW)

14.30

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  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 83-812 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner returned from summer break to land Leopardstown handicap in August before finishing second on the beach at Laytown; still on a decent mark and should go well for in-form yard.
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12th

18

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Barbapapa

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.

16/1

11

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barbapapa

9st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time course winner at 1m; weakened over 7f here on latest and hasn't been beaten far on last two starts at 6f (including a 2.25l fifth at Wolverhampton in July off 4lb higher); not dismissed.

16/1

1st

11

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barbapapa

9st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time course winner at 1m; weakened over 7f here on latest and hasn't been beaten far on last two starts at 6f (including a 2.25l fifth at Wolverhampton in July off 4lb higher); not dismissed.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 734563 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner ran well from similar draw last Friday when staying-on third to Exquisite Acclaim over 7f; return to her optimum trip sure to suit and good chance of reversing that form.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 380331 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not a great strike rate but deserved win here last Friday over 7f, probably hitting the front plenty early, idling and all out; 7lb penalty, extra furlong and outside draw makes this tough.
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12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

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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

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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: 686150 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner including two C&D wins; no show on last Friday's return from a short break when badly drawn; top rider now takes over and better draw so don't rule out.
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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

5th
9 (12)
Darkened

9/1

Form: 305772

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort whose best form is with an ease in the ground; 0-5 on AW but only worn down close home over 1m2f here last month on first start for current trainer; not the best of draws but one to consider off 3lb higher.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 334012 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win came over C&D in September off 61 and good run off 7lb higher to chase home a ready winner (stablemate) in similar contest; up another 2lb but clearly in great heart and nicely drawn.
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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

6/1

Form: 650312

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Progressive on turf of late, winning at Tipperary before clear second to an improver at Gowran; seems ground-versatile so good chance he'll take to the AW; shortlisted but draw a possible negative.
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5th

6

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silkies Sib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Record over C&D reads 1233 and he's back off the same mark as when successful at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in February; player in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silkies Sib

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Scored over C&D in December (off 3lb lower) and at Chelmsford in February; has run respectably since, including when beaten favourite at Bath last time; remains on a competitive mark and won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Silkies Sib

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Dual winner on the AW since joining this stable; pulled hard and unfortunate not to finish closer at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) four days ago, denied a clear passage; may settle better with the hood back on (visor removed) and is one to consider seriously.

9/2

Form: 1-2006 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best form here over 7f, winning nursery last year and good second on July return to action; stamina concerns remain at this trip.
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9th

7

(13)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dromantine

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

11/2

3rd

1

(17)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dromantine

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent, challenging on near side of group over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, no match for first two

11/2

Form: 590590 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins all on a sound surface; solid form initially this season without winning until ground turned heavy of late; return to AW could see a pick-up in fortunes and well drawn.
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9th

10

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Fastman

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

slowly into stride, towards rear throughout

25/1

5th

13

(13)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 211y

16:45 Bellewstown

Fastman

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Last won off a mark of 62 over C&D in 2022; not easy to fancy on current form, though.

33/1

17th

19

(17)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Fastman

8st 7lb

T: John C McConnell

First reserve; last of three wins came at Bellewstown nearly two years ago off 62; downward spiral since and hard to recommend (2lb wrong).

Form: 7700

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden form hasn't been progressive, well held on testing ground last twice; switches to AW for handicap debut and improvement not out of the question although opening mark on high side.
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8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 26 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win last month; 5lb higher mark to contend with but every chance if he can put in a repeat performance.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Sole win came over C&D in 2023; generally struggled since joining this yard and didn't show anything at the Curragh last month.

20/1

Form: /86-00

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Initial handicap efforts disappointing, including when visored latest; back on AW but remains opposable.
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11th

12

(1)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Le Comte De Frou

9st 7lb

J: D M Simmonson

T: Miss Katy Brown

Initial handicap efforts disappointing, including when visored latest; back on AW but remains opposable.

33/1

11th

5

(13)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Le Comte De Frou

10st 7lb

J: Mr Henri Barbe

T: Miss Katy Brown

soon led, 3 lengths ahead halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

25/1

12th
8 (6)
Apprentice

16/1

Form: -71500

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Appreciated step up in trip when winning at Tipperary (1m1f) in April before good run in defeat at Leopardstown a month later; well held twice since however, latest here 12 days ago; tried in cheekpieces.
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12th

1

(19)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Apprentice

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M A Cahill

Won off this mark over 1m1f at Tipperary just over a year ago so the ability is there should first-time blinkers trigger a revival.

50/1

12th

1

(19)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Apprentice

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M A Cahill

Won off this mark over 1m1f at Tipperary just over a year ago so the ability is there should first-time blinkers trigger a revival.

50/1

Form: -75005 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps for the Charltons in Britain including on AW; showed a bit more on latest of three runs for current connections and not one to dismiss off potentially nice mark.
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6th

6

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Albion Princess

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Allowed to dictate when a C&D winner at 80-1 last April; weak form overall in 2025.

66/1

14th

12

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Albion Princess

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won on good and the AW when trained in Britain; added a third career success a month ago at Dundalk where she went off pretty quick in the new blinkers and just held on (80-1); whether this will pan out so favourably is questionable.

12/1

14th
4 (15)
Navalny

20/1

Form: 4-6550

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair form in defeat last year but flattered by Listed run here and handicap mark suffered; now down 22lb from initial mark on debut for new yard; bad draw.
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13th

14

(4)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:45 Bellewstown

Navalny

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Hasn't progressed since showing ability at two and not only does he lack a run but is 5lb out of the weights.

100/1

Non-runners

Bellick, Shining Aitch, Cousin Shay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €41.30
Straight Forecast €46.12
Tricast €131.42
Trifecta €123.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silkies Sib

POSTDATA:

Barbapapa

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Exquisite Acclaim

The Irish Sun:

Silkies Sib