December 13 / 18.45 Dundalk (AW)

18.45

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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 13 runners
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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 700752 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Strong in the market in C&D handicaps last twice and has duly upped his game; only beaten half a length latest despite hanging right; every chance off same mark if blinkers have the desired effect.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Fahey

Lightly raced on AW in Ireland but he has improved significantly since blinkers were added, most recently running away with a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January (taking him to 3-3 in headgear); no issue with the longer trip (won over 1m4f on penultimate start) but a 13lb rise for last time (raised a total of 28lb for the three wins), allied to significantly stronger opposition, could leave him vulnerable; his tendency to hang sharply right won't be an asset here either.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 026257

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Twice second at Navan this year over 1m2f; never on terms but not beaten far over 1m4f here latest, that just her second try on AW.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 540703

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed AW form in Britain and best run for current yard when 2l off Doctor Grace over C&D last month; has an 8lb pull at the weights for the rematch.
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9th

9

(6)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

soon led, headed under 2f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong

40/1

8th

10

(17)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

8/1

10

(17)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

16-race maiden; put some consistent runs together before disappointing dropped back to 1m here in December; should fare better back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 0805

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Huge price but first sign of ability on AW debut when beaten 6l in maiden over 1m; handicap debut; AW winners in her family and not one to rule out.
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7th

16

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Marians Gal

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Worth considering on her winter AW form; made the frame in four of her five races after a breakthrough win in November; needs to step up on modest turf form; her regular rider claims a valuable 7lb.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Marians Gal

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Breakthrough win over C&D in November off lowly 46; couple of decent runs of late off this 10lb higher mark and should again be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Marians Gal

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Breakthrough win over C&D in November; came up short off 10lb higher following month; close fourth in blanket finish over C&D two weeks ago; can make presence felt in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 553473 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare a dual turf winner at this kind of trip under Coen and plenty of placed form here over further; beaten 2l over 1m4f last time, now tried in blinkers.
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11th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best form has been over C&D, including a win off 67 last March; not at best in recent starts but drops in grade here and is 7lb below last winning mark; not discounted.

16/1

10

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D win in March was first success since 2022; fair fourth here on latest; closely matched with Voice Of Reason; cheekpieces now.

8/1

10

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D win in March was first success since 2022; fair fourth here on latest; closely matched with Voice Of Reason; cheekpieces now.

8/1

Form: 349578

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed in turf handicaps over further; tends to travel well but finish tamely and faded on AW debut over 1m4f; might fare better back in trip particularly if there's a bit of pace on (can be keen).
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1st

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Grey Fable

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

Both wins came at Chester in 2024; it's been a washout so far this season and remains best watched.

16/1

14th

2

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Grey Fable

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

Back-to-back wins at Chester in 2024, but has never won on home soil; moderate form last year and same story in two recent outings; 1m7f too far latest.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Grey Fable

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Karl Thornton

Irish raider; won twice over 1m4f at Chester in July 2024 (good/good to soft); mixed efforts since, mainly at 1m2f/1m4f as he didn't seem to stay when tried at 2m.

4/1

Form: 084413 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here including over this trip last month when tried in blinkers for the first time; a length off Hinemoa when third last time, now 1lb better off with that rival.
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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

Standard

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

9/1

Form: 681603 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer has good record over C&D, dual winner and three times runner-up; close third last time was another solid effort.
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10th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Dark Street

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

Consistent of late and earned his fourth career success here when touching off Picpoul over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip and should be competitive again despite his 5lb penalty.

7/1

1st

13

(17)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

Form: 098356

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden's last four runs have been over C&D; close third having set steady pace in October, not as effective since.
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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: 000000

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not beaten all that far over 1m last time when tried in blinkers, that his best effort since Leopardstown fourth over that trip in June; not straightforward but there is ability there, longer trip not sure to suit.
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14

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D on his penultimate start.

66/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th
9 (12)
Hinemoa

11/2

Form: 918862 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Likeably genuine mare is dual 1m4f winner here; good runs over this trip last twice, finished upsides Old Peculier when sixth and had Doctor Grace back in third when narrowly beaten by in-form rival last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(5)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Hinemoa

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Both wins came over 1m4f on AW in 2023; low-key return to turf at Limerick in May; improved considerably from that when chasing home a 6l front-running winner at Fairyhouse.

6/1

2nd

13

(7)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Hinemoa

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

prominent

10/1

11th

7

(6)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Hinemoa

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Has done the vast majority of her racing on AW, winning twice; limited turf form is not so impressive; best watched on the softest surface she has encountered by far.

12/1

Form: 98-206 C

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best form over 1m4f, winning here last year and touched off by Hinemoa in January; has been off 10 months.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(16)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angel In The Sky

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Dual winner has been out of form since returning after an absence and others are preferred.

28/1

11th

10

(2)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Angel In The Sky

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Soundly beaten in two handicaps after 10 months off; makes little appeal at present.

33/1

13th

7

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angel In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

prominent

33/1

Form: -000U8

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Standard

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

Carrickfinn, Indignation, Dinamine, Nevada Brave

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €40.80
Straight Forecast €37.08
Tricast €245.23
Trifecta €404.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Old Peculier

POSTDATA:

Doctor Grace

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gracesolution

SPOTLIGHT:

Hinemoa