December 08 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 007900 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; down to a very nice mark but lost his way in his last couple of starts and showed very little in a C&D claimer last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

midfield

14/1

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely.

25/1

5th

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 476724 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
On a 21-race losing streak but has been knocking on the door here of late over further; surely has a win in him from this sort of mark and the drop back in trip may do the trick now that he's back in form.
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3rd

4

(10)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

Comfort Line

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

4/1

3rd

4

(10)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

Comfort Line

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

4/1

1st

5

(9)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a C&D claimer in December; runner-up over longer trips on his last three visits, twice in claimers won by Hightimeyouwon who had been well treated by the race conditions; not certain to match stablemate Clonmacash at 7f.

9/2

Form: 949560

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in nine starts so far and it was a poor effort at Cork when last seen; new yard following 3,500euros purchase.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

Form: 010900

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
7f winner at Cork earlier in the year but lost her way since and didn't see out this trip over C&D when 11th of 14 last month.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Peter Lawlor

towards rear

11/2

4th

5

(9)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Peter Lawlor

towards rear

11/2

5th

5

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Navan

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

3-20 on turf; won off 61 over 7f at Gowran (good) last June and good effort when a 3l third at Leopardstown off 7lb higher a month later; has since left Michael O'Callaghan and steps up in trip for debut for new yard; probably best watched.

15/2

Form: 059095 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Losing run since winning over 1m at Bellewstown in September 2022; needs to improve on his distant fifth in a claimer here last month; new yard.
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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: 239595 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but finds himself on a career low mark and his latest effort was encouraging when beaten 1l over C&D; 1lb drop for that looks lenient and should be a major player.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(7)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Leabaland

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

Doesn't appear to stay over hurdles (tailed off last time) but this is more his scene and has been running quite well at this venue; one to consider.

8/1

7th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Leabaland

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M M Lynch

Capable Flat performer at an ordinary level; stamina looked an issue when previously seen over hurdles.

100/1

7th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Leabaland

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M M Lynch

Capable Flat performer at an ordinary level; stamina looked an issue when previously seen over hurdles.

100/1

Form: 232074

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; only narrowly denied over this trip on turf earlier in year; may have found the step up in trip against him last month and down to a good mark.
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4th

8

(16)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Two-time winner is 1-11 on the AW; scored over 1m here off 47 last month; another sound effort off 53 over 1m at Leopardstown on latest; ran well on sole start over this distance in November 2023; place claims.

12/1

4th

8

(16)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Two-time winner is 1-11 on the AW; scored over 1m here off 47 last month; another sound effort off 53 over 1m at Leopardstown on latest; ran well on sole start over this distance in November 2023; place claims.

12/1

7th

10

(15)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Master Garvey

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Arrives here on the back of an AW win over 1m off 47; has won on turf on heavy off 51 and is 2lb higher now; handles most ground, Chris Hayes maintains the partnership and he's in form but he'll need luck from his wide draw.

11/2

Form: 836007 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner but yet to score at this trip and he's been out of form here this winter; wide draw won't help.
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13th

12

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Bellick

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner (twice on turf) but on a long losing run and remains opposable from 9lb out of handicap.

25/1

13th

11

(15)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bellick

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner (twice on turf) but on a long losing run and remains opposable from 8lb out of handicap.

25/1

Form: 132934 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Just 1-22 and that win came on turf but she's been running well in defeat over C&D in recent starts; each-way claims with useful apprentice taking off 5lb.
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8th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

What Adaay

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 20 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; saddle slipped on seasonal debut at Roscommon, a run that can be forgiven.

12/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

Form: 396907 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner but all of those have come over further; too keen here last month and best watched back down in trip.
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3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual-purpose performer who is not easy to predict but he returned to the Flat with an eyecatching third over C&D (hood reapplied) on recent stable debut; could be dangerous if he can back that up and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 079739

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No wins since landing a Leicester claimer for William Haggas in June 2021; ran okay when a distant third in a C&D claimer on his penultimate outing and possibly didn't see out further last week; others hold stronger claims.
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7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

Second of two wins came at Wolverhampton in April; not beaten far in a 1m2f handicap here last month but needs a bit more.

14/1

8th

7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

prominent, challenging over 2f out, briefly led 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

8th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Muhalhel

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

Just 2-35, though his latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look, especially if there is support for him.

4/1

Form: 607648 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner; can be slowly away and didn't build on a promising fourth two starts ago when eighth here 16 days ago; back up in trip.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

Form: /67580

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over C&D last time; plenty to prove at present.
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21

(20)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Thunder Canyon

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

prominent

40/1

13

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

Eight-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over C&D last time; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

14th

13

(5)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, towards rear

20/1

25/1

Form: 380540 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner but long losing run since 2021 and it was a low-key effort here latest; back up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tynamite

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

towards rear

14/1

6th

8

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tynamite

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Veteran has won six times on the AW, including three over this C&D; last won in December 2023 off 48 and he runs off that mark here; however, he has been off the track since July 2024 and he's entitled to need this run.

14/1

13th

10

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tynamite

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Exposed 10yo has won six times on the AW and wasn't far away in a 7f handicap here in March; latest Limerick run wasn't too shoddy for one who is 0-25 on turf.

16/1

Non-runners

Cousin Shay, Coviglia, Bride Tree

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Comfort Line

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Leabaland

POSTDATA:

Bellick

The Irish Sun:

Comfort Line