November 08 / 16.55 Dundalk (AW)

16.55

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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 13 runners
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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 249228 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times this year on turf for previous yard; stamina test (1m4f, heavy) too much on latest so not one to rule out back in trip on better ground.
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13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 275601 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Was gaining second C&D win of the year when getting up late last month in three-way photo off 58; 5lb rise enables her to remain in this grade and rider able to utilise his full claim here; good draw again.
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6th

5

(1)

24th Nov 2023

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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

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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

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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

14/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 753690 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, last time off today's mark in December; largely below best on turf of late but can't be ruled out given his record here, despite high draw.
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13th

16

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

20/1

11th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner, also won on turf at Down Royal; recent AW form leaves him with plenty to find.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kartayaz

8st 12lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December off 2lb lower for this rider; well beaten in both starts since and needs to bounce back from 23l defeat in claimer last week.

28/1

Form: 316084 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 7f here in February and appreciated return to this surface when close fourth over C&D in September, coming home well after trouble in running early on; cheekpieces now tried and likely player.
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3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

Form: 800983

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 but much more encouraging latest when close third to Neverfindanother U over C&D last month, having got a soft lead; good draw and could give another bold show.
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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: 60-002

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Much improved on previous handicap form when only caught on post in Student Derby at the Curragh last month over this trip in testing conditions; interesting if she can transfer that form to AW here from a good draw.
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11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

7

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

16:34 Musselburgh

Albatala

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: John C McConnell

0-7 over hurdles and 0-15 overall but clear second on her last two outings, both over 2m1f at Down Royal (good to yielding), and could quite plausibly have untapped potential over today's longer trip; good chance.

11/2

Form: 305-50

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner hasn't progressed and soundly beaten on final start for Denis Hogan at Ballinrobe in August; 0-10 on the flat and of limited appeal.
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8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

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1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

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1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

14/1

Form: 653069

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Mixes the Flat with hurdling, too keen and didn't stay at Navan on latest; back in trip for AW debut and others preferred.
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3rd

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Bigz Belief

10st 4lb

J: Tpr Elizabeth Feakes

T: Fergal O’Brien

Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigz Belief

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over.

14/1

4th

1

(6)

26th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigz Belief

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Triple hurdle winner but his last success was in 2023 and he was well held at Taunton last Saturday; now returns to the Flat for the first time in 16 months and he's 1-24 in this sphere; opposable.

12/1

Form: 440467 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

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1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

10/1

Form: 744-43

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes but several creditable runs here, including latest when third over 1m4f in September in first-time cheekpieces; not sure this return to shorter trip will suit.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 480086

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Over three years since winning and recent turf form not encouraging; 12lb higher AW mark here do has it to do.
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11th

3

(16)

8th Nov 2023

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1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Bardo Contiguo

9st 10lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

Over three years since winning and recent turf form not encouraging; 12lb higher AW mark here do has it to do.

20/1

6th

8

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Bardo Contiguo

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

towards rear of midfield, headway towards far side 2f out, no impression over 1f out

10/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

18:25 Clonmel

Bardo Contiguo

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Eoin Doyle

led early, soon headed but prominent

25/1

Form: 796731

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Bought for 5,000gns out of the Crisfords yard last month following breakthrough Chelmsford win over 1m four days earlier off 51; form over this longer trip inconclusive but not one to rule out on Irish debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 70-000

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in 2021 but has been regressive since last year but return to original trainer could spark a revival; 4lb wrong here but in-form rider's claim negates that.
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13th

12

(3)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Pool

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Martin

Tricky mare has won twice on turf but only two placed efforts from 18 starts here; well held by Old Peculier on latest C&D form.

25/1

8th

10

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

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1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Pool

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Martin

Dual turf winner in 2021 but has been regressive for quite a while now, unseating rider leaving stalls here a fortnight ago, 40-1 chance then; AW record now reads, 0-17, placed only twice.

33/1

Non-runners

Clever Capall, Limited Edition, Sceptred Isle, Shining Aitch

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Payout
Exacta €18.20
Straight Forecast €13.49
Tricast €210.78
Trifecta €618.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Neverfindanother U

POSTDATA:

Bright N Shine

The Irish Sun:

Doctor Grace

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mosaaheb