December 20 / 18.45 Dundalk (AW)

18.45

Standard

Irishinjuredjockeys.com Race

  • Prize money: £9137.17
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to a French middle-distance winner; dam a French Listed-placed winner by Teofilo; from a top yard but faces a tough introduction.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(11)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Big Dynasty

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear early, midfield when raced wide over 3f out, headway when pushed along on near side of group over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead inside final 110yds

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 821 C

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from debut when second to the long odds-on Stromberg at Roscommon in September; won an ordinary 7f maiden here in October, despite still looking raw; open to improvement but not well treated relative to Serious Notions and Bergamasco.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Barnso

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands before a respectable show at Goodwood ten weeks ago; while going beyond 1m6f for the first time looks worth a go, it's hard to know whether it will help sufficiently to win this top handicap.

28/1

6th

6

(11)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Barnso

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off on last two outings with fourth of six in slowly run Listed race at Navan (1m6f, soft) in April and always-prominent fourth of 16 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands since; respected.

16/1

8

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Barnso

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressive 3yo last year, close third in Listed race at Leopardstown (1m6f, good) in August and fifth of 22 in handicap there (1m5f, good) in September when on the wrong end of a pace bias; fair fourth of six in slowly run Group 3 in April; could run on to good effect if getting a strong gallop.

14/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2734 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Split an Aidan O'Brien-trained pair in a tight finish on debut; faded quite tamely into mid-division in a conditions event at the Curragh; excellent effort when third to Kitty Rose in a Listed event at Leopardstown in September; failed to run up to her rating in a 7f contest here a fortnight ago on AW debut; can reverse form with Bergamasco on these terms; first-time blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(10)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Serious Notions

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

ducked right start, midfield

4/1

1st

13

(2)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Serious Notions

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

led, headed but prominent after 1f, led again under 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well

13/8

6th

15

(17)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Serious Notions

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Has some good form to her name - hence a mark of 90 - but she was a beaten favourite in two races at Dundalk last backend (7f/1m) and should have run better; they tried blinkers last time and it remains to be seen whether she can tap back into her initial promise.

9/4

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One place behind stablemate Hoover Dam here 12 days ago; not a strong contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

19

(15)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Old Mexican

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Showed some ability on the AW over the winter; unexposed and not impossible for him to figure.

25/1

6

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Old Mexican

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Modest form in first two C&D starts but improvement when 150-1 fourth of 13 last month, a place ahead of Bergamasco; can confirm that form at these weights and one to consider.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Old Mexican

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent, challenging on far side of group from 2f out, no extra when ran green inside final 110yds

50/1

4/1

Form: 453413 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Promoted 8lb to 82 after C&D course nursery win on his fifth start; emerged with credit when third behind Port Augusta and the British-trained Finbar Furey here two weeks ago, with a below-par Serious Notions back in third; that rival better suited by the race conditions.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bergamasco

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

5th

1

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bergamasco

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not a bad first effort here 12 days ago when seventh of 13 in a maiden, one place in front of stablemate Old Mexican who had a run under his belt; may improve but unlikely to trouble previous winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Dundalk (AW)

Hoover Dam

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Some good runs in winter maidens here (beaten a neck over 1m in January) but made no impact in first two handicaps; blinkers.

25/1

12th

8

(17)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Hoover Dam

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

One of two runners for yard; finished in the frame in four Dundalk maidens up to this trip but was below form on handicap debut when last seen; has a chance if back to his best tackling turf.

14/1

10th

3

(8)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hoover Dam

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Some creditable efforts here in maidens, including C&D second in January; hasn't managed to build on that since although respectable form; dropped 4lb for handicap debut and could go well if reproducing best form.

8/1

Form: 734451 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Respectable form in turf nurseries, invariably putting in her best work at the finish of races at 7f and around 1m; adapted well to this surface when a smooth winner of a 7f claimer here at the beginning of the month; more on her plate now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(8)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pomeriggio

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nikki Evans

Ex-Irish; only win was in a 7f claimer (AW) in December 2023 and she finished a tailed-off last in her final two runs (hurdle/Flat) last year; 2m may have been too far here last month but she needs a major revival back at this trip.

50/1

5

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Warwick

Pomeriggio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Remote third on the Flat (1m5f) last time after three months off; has placed form in novice hurdles but doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut.

7/1

8th
13 (4)
Sylkie

33/1

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never in contention over C&D on debut; may need further on the evidence of that performance and on pedigree.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Form: 08

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown a bit of ability in two runs at big odds so far; plenty of improvement is required, and she appears well held by Serious Notions and Bergmasco on running here two weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Galician Girl

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Got her head back in front at Ayr in August over this trip on quick ground; backed that up with good second on AW off 10lb higher, despite racing keenly; 4lb lower turf mark here so demands respect and drying ground will help.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact on debut here last month though finished in front of two of today's rivals Out For A Stroll and Sylkie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never involved in a 5f maiden at Navan in July, this trip and surface may suit better but not likely to be a serious contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama Calling

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Below form at Cork last time and her best form is at 1m with cut in the ground so might be vulnerable dropped to 7f here from near the top of the weights.

8/1

11th

9

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Alabama Calling

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent

10/1

Form: 90

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on debut at Galway; no improvement over C&D last month; does not appeal yet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to a winner in Greece, half-sister to an Italian winner; dam 2m winner, sister to 1m4f Listed winner Altesse, half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Alla Speranza; rare juvenile runner for yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(10)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Dreamline Amelia

8st 10lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Well beaten in two handicaps lately and will have to do much more even dropping to the basement mark

22/1

11th

11

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Dreamline Amelia

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

33/1

13th

8

(12)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Dreamline Amelia

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Well beaten in three maidens at Dundalk and on return at Limerick up to a mile; however, should fare better on handicap debut and is worth a market check.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €46.90
Straight Forecast €39.87
Trifecta €144.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Serious Notions

TOPSPEED:

Bergamasco

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Serious Notions

POSTDATA:

Serious Notions

The Irish Sun:

Serious Notions