November 17 / 18.45 Dundalk (AW)

18.45

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Bar One Racing “Price Boosts Across All Channels” Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Bar One Racing “Price Boosts Across All Channels” Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-4120 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
The ground was heavy when well beaten last time and he went close the time before over C&D; probably handicapped about right but enters the equation.
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7

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Golden Sandbanks

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.

11/1

2nd

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Golden Sandbanks

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Paul W Flynn

soon prominent behind clear leaders, mistake 4 out, soon reminder, went second before 2 out, challenging after last, no extra towards finish

10/1

13th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Golden Sandbanks

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile good-ground performer has won seven races for yard including two on the Flat and a hurdle last year, and first two chase starts in 2022; well below his best in two handicap hurdle runs in May; most recent outing was over fences.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 880592

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and looked a bit ungainly when second to a solid yardstick here the last time; cheekpieces could help.
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9th

3

(8)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sky Legend

10st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear throughout

9/1

9th

3

(8)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sky Legend

10st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear throughout

9/1

13th

2

(7)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sky Legend

10st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

18/1

7/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 0992

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hadn't shown much at all until finishing well for second on her handicap debut here over 1m2f when tongue tied for the first time; has to be of interest after that, especially now sent further; drawn wide.
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8th

12

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wishes And Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

8th

12

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wishes And Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

7th

10

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wishes And Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

16-race maiden; some respectable efforts this winter but not enough to suggest she can be a factor here.

20/1

Form: 390705

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Now 0-17 but has plenty of placed form at this venue and has never been lower in the weights; possible.
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5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Elzaamsan

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford & T Collins

Is 1-25 on Flat, placed seven times; belatedly off the mark (at the 23rd attempt) in a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown last month, down the field in two staying handicaps since then.

10/1

12th

7

(13)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Elzaamsan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

soon prominent, led after 2f

10/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Elzaamsan

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

Got off the mark on his 23rd start in an amateur riders' event over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; given a clever ride from the front that day but unlikely to get it all his own way today.

11/1

12/1

Form: 51-306 CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last December and threatened again here in January off 3lb lower; didn't run too badly at Navan in August; each-way claims.
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10

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

13:30 Wexford

Sand Castle

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

midfield, bad mistake 6th

33/1

8th

12

(1)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Sand Castle

9st 1lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

Sole win in 21 Flat starts came on AW; not bad efforts last month at Sligo and Navan but needs to find a bit extra.

8/1

6th
11 (5)
Hot Lady

10/1

Form: 8-7002

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not had a lot of racing and finished well for second over 1m4f at Bellewstown when last seen in July; possibilities if returning in the same form.
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6th

11

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hot Lady

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders, headway towards far side 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

10/1

2nd

11

(12)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 20y

20:15 Bellewstown

Hot Lady

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Beaten a long way at Fairyhouse last time and not easy to fancy on that evidence.

25/1

11th

7

(6)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

Hot Lady

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Plenty went wrong on handicap debut (1m2f AW) and didn't run badly as a consequence; however, was again slowly away back at Dundalk (1m) the last time and the hood tried then is now dispensed with; risky for now.

33/1

16/1

Form: -02625

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1m6f on soft appeared to stretch her last time and was previously second of 20 over 1m2f at Navan; a better horse now than when disappointing on previous visit here; tricky draw to contend with.
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1

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Flier

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Gained a first win on turf over this C&D 18 days ago with a career best, rallying well under pressure and a 4lb rise looks workable; much better draw this time and has to be high on the shortlist.

4/1

1st

5

(15)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Flier

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW (1m2f) in March off 52; pick of three turf runs since when close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good), didn't count in similar event last time; bad draw but still respected.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Flier

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW in March off 52; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground at Navan when a close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good); stayed on well to pull clear with the winner that day; raised 4lb but is a contender.

11/2

Form: 574048

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has run well in defeat a number of times under both codes; remains a maiden though and with little margin for error off this mark.
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1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed in Britain but comfortably held for current yard and there are stamina doubts over this far.
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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

Form: 405000

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden and best form was a 2yo; always in rear over C&D last time.
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12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 1-3650 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A 1m4f winner at Kempton but has yet to find her form in Ireland under either code.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 185y

16:50 Downpatrick

Mille Miglia

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

towards rear, headway after 2 out, keeping on when sprawled on landing and unseated last

50/1

3

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 185y

16:50 Downpatrick

Mille Miglia

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

towards rear, headway after 2 out, keeping on when sprawled on landing and unseated last

50/1

7th

12

(15)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mille Miglia

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: C A McBratney

Regressive mare has been soundly beaten on AW lately up to this trip and needs much more.

20/1

Form: -04030

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden but with placed form to her name and the ground was too soft the last time; unraced on the AW.
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12th

12

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Joven De Corazon

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul Stafford

towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

12

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Joven De Corazon

9st 0lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

Inconsistent but has shown ability on occasion including last month's Down Royal third; not certain to be seen to best effect on soft ground; cheekpieces for the first time.

8/1

Form: 604415 CD BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner with plenty of form around here; hasn't been running badly under either code and dropping back from 2m shouldn't be an issue.
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8th

13

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Wild Shot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more.

10/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Wild Shot

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important.

3/1

6th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Wild Shot

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

10/1

Form: 086

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
From off the pace she found some trouble in running when sixth in a 1m3f Roscommon maiden; there could be more to come from her in handicaps.
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0

7

(15)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Born Ruthless

9st 9lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

33/1

6th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 151y

16:05 Roscommon

Born Ruthless

9st 4lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens last month and needs this for a handicap mark.

33/1

8th

7

(7)

16th May 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 94y

19:55 Sligo

Born Ruthless

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Went off at 150-1 when well down the field over slightly shorter at Gowran.

66/1

Non-runners

Riyami, Miss Paloma, Arctic Blaze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.20
Straight Forecast €24.70
Tricast €147.56
Trifecta €205.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sky Legend

SPOTLIGHT:

Elzaamsan

The Irish Sun:

Hot Lady

POSTDATA:

Sky Legend