December 06 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

Form: 700562 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner came back to form when 2nd to No Speed Limit last time, though she was favoured up with the pace that day; 3lb higher but go well with a repeat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

7/2

Form: 093822 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been 2nd five times, incl' over 7f here last twice; drops to this trip for the first time but has plenty of speed, so can go close with a repeat.
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10th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner is now 0-16 on turf; encouraging yard debut at Listowel in late May and met trouble in running at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried but wide draw not ideal.

16/1

13th

1

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

James Henry

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

2-17 on AW, 0-15 on turf; did not appear again last year after finishing third of 19 in a 1m apprentice handicap at Leopardstown in May; after a year off, plenty to like about his stable debut at Listowel ten days ago, ran on to take third ahead of today's rival Linger For Longer.

4/1

3rd

3

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

James Henry

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Better AW performer; improved for better ground when a never-nearer third of 19 in an apprentice handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) when last seen around this time last year; best watched on return/stable debut.

14/1

100/30

Form: 090871 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 5f, including here five days ago; stays this trip but needs more under a 7lb penalty, which takes him 3lb above his new official rating.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

14

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Senado Square

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

10/1

5th

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in December and just denied by Amemri over 7f next time off this mark; not as good since but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 065516 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Got a fine ride to win over C&D two starts ago beating Theriverrunsdeep but couldn't cope with this mark since, so needs to find more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

20/1

Form: 050086 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
AW winner in UK but soundly beaten in two C&D handicaps lately and needs to find much more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(14)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J Larkin

AW winner in UK but soundly beaten in two C&D handicaps lately and needs to find much more.

20/1

6th

12

(12)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

8st 10lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: J Larkin

Kempton AW winner was regressive on turf this year and well held off much higher AW mark over C&D last week when never featuring; dropped 4lb but remains opposable.

20/1

8th

2

(14)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J Larkin

took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

20/1

Form: 062460 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A five-time winner, including over C&D; plenty of fine runs this year but was poor here last time and has to bounce back.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

6th

13

(11)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Teddy Boy

9st 1lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Better on turf, particularly with cut in the ground; soundly enough beaten in three starts over the winter and others preferred.

25/1

22/1

Form: 0-0980

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Beaten 5l in this race last year and has been regressive since, so others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(17)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Just Another

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

AW winner when trained in Britain but unplaced in 10 starts for this yard and modest form on turf.

50/1

8th
14 (4)
Tynan

22/1

Form: 882-80

Last run: 144 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Was 2nd in this race last year but was well below that level in two runs since; needs his best back after a break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(6)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tynan

8st 13lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: R K Watson

Maiden is 0-10, best effort when C&D second over a year ago off 48; needs to improve plenty on both runs here last month (6lb wrong here).

20/1

9th

14

(11)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tynan

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R K Watson

Career-best when second over C&D just over a year ago; nothing else of merit in his form; big price when eighth of 14 over C&D two weeks ago.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 340009

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner in France up to 1m2f; has been soundly beaten both starts here over 7f and 8f; drops in trip and a visor needs to work.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Kiwi Kiss

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Four AW Flat wins but has been well held in three maiden hurdles; however, can do better now in handicaps with first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination.

14/1

10th

4

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Kiwi Kiss

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time AW winner during busy Flat career in France; couldn't win on the Flat for Gavin Cromwell and it's been a quiet start over hurdles for this yard.

100/1

10th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Kiwi Kiss

11st 5lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

14/1

Form: 238010 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D claimer to get off the mark but was poor on debut for this yard since over 7f and has to bounce back.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

11th
5 (13)
Cholita

13/2

Form: 053833

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far in handicaps over the summer and sound efforts in maidens last twice, incl' over 5f here; chance if as good over this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

5

(13)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cholita

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sarah Lynam

Wasn't beaten far in handicaps over the summer and sound efforts in maidens last twice, incl' over 5f here; chance if as good over this trip.

13/2

3rd

5

(7)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cholita

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sarah Lynam

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, disputing second over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

9/2

3rd

11

(16)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Cholita

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Sarah Lynam

soon midfield, headway over 1f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

20/1

12th
12 (16)
Captured

33/1

Form: 00/70

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has had little racing but for his age with just four starts but hasn't shown enough to be interested in.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(9)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Gowran Park

Captured

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

Big price in two handicaps this term but has run with plenty of credit on both occasions; has a bit to find with Stormy Jenn on Naas running.

10/1

7th

14

(9)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Gowran Park

Captured

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

Big price in two handicaps this term but has run with plenty of credit on both occasions; has a bit to find with Stormy Jenn on Naas running.

10/1

4th

17

(12)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Naas

Captured

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent over 2f out, went fourth final strides

33/1

Form: -39000

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Was 3rd in a C&D maiden in January but was poor in h'caps when last seen; new yard and tongue-tie is added, so is worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(14)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nation Of Stars

8st 13lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Was 3rd in a C&D maiden in January but poor in handicaps including on her stable debut over 6f here two weeks ago; blinkers replace the tongue-tie here but hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

10

(10)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nation Of Stars

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

Was 3rd in a C&D maiden in January but was poor in h'caps when last seen; new yard and tongue-tie is added, so is worth a market check.

9/1

15th

24

(19)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Cork

Nation Of Stars

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kieran P Cotter

Recent handicap debut effort ordinary enough but dropped 7lb since so don't rule out.

16/1

Form: 0-0960

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Regressive in the last two years but hasn't run very often; is down to an attractive mark if he can find some form again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Thats Mad

8st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

Premier handicap winner off 82 a couple of years ago but no worthwhile form since that success including since switching to this yard; handles Polytrack but very hard to fancy after failing to beat a rival here on Wednesday.

33/1

14th

3

(5)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Thats Mad

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

Regressive in the last two years but hasn't run very often; is down to an attractive mark if he can find some form again.

16/1

18th

7

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Thats Mad

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Anthony McCann

Seems badly in decline last couple of years and can only watch; blinkers retained.

25/1

Non-runners

Coco Hill, My Girl Sioux

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €14.54
Tricast €37.98

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

James Henry

POSTDATA:

Senado Square

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theriverrunsdeep

The Irish Sun:

James Henry