December 20 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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DundalkStadium.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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DundalkStadium.com Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 862088

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW winner in UK; only beaten a couple of lengths in a first-time tongue-tie (discarded today) here two weeks ago; not dismissed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Garrick Painter

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Noel C Kelly

Has very mixed record over hurdles but won here (2m, good) last year and was unlucky to come to grief when running well at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) 12 days ago; unexposed over this trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Garrick Painter

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Well backed when landing a novice handicap at Perth in June 2025; two runs this year over hurdles nowhere near that level; tongue tie added to cheekpieces; needs to revive.

14/1

6th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 522123

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Very consistent on the Flat for Jack Channon in UK, albeit at a modest enough level; no show over hurdles at Down Royal last month but respected back on the level.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

3rd
6 (8)
Picpoul

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -57051 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained mare was dual 1m4f winner here a couple of years ago and roared back to form with a convincing C&D success last week; up 8lb for that but that is not guaranteed to stop her.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

4th
11 (5)
Snag It

13/2

Form: 774617 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut for current trainer over C&D early last month despite racing keenly (Darkened fourth); did not run to the same level off this mark later in the month; slight question to answer now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 833921 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m for Noel Meade; signalled a return to form for the stable when touching off Not Just Any Eagle over C&D three weeks ago from a bad draw and after a slow start; up 4lb for that but still well handicapped and should go close again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Hasten Slowly

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Last win came at Tramore in August but has lost form and struggling in claimers lately; cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Hasten Slowly

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course in April; hard to fancy following remote seventh behind Rich Belief at Wexford.

8/1

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Hasten Slowly

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; however, she was a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course last month; that run was prefaced by weak form at Dundalk during the winter.

4/1

Form: 060006 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; has dropped down the handicap after some below-par run; more encouraging effort over 1m here last week; trip not an issue and can go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

Form: 577254

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just denied over C&D in October and ran to a similar level when last seen early last month behind Snag It; does not run many bad races and certainly respected here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

Form: 566545 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when beaten 8l in a C&D maiden here before promising handicap debut at Naas; ran around when a disappointing favourite over C&D when last seen in October; cheekpieces tried here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(11)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty McFee

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: John S O’Donoghue

Ran okay when beaten 8l in a C&D maiden here before promising handicap debut at Naas; ran around when a disappointing favourite over C&D when last seen in October; cheekpieces tried here.

10/1

5th

14

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty McFee

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Ran okay when beaten 8l in a C&D maiden here before promising handicap debut at Naas; possibly didn't stay at Listowel last month and may do better back over this C&D from workable mark.

15/2

4th

5

(14)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Kitty McFee

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Mild promise in maidens and ran well enough over 1m2f on h'cap bow at Naas last time; down 4lb and one to consider despite wide draw.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 441778

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Good-ground Leopardstown winner over 1m1f in August; unplaced on his final two turf starts and in a 1m handicap here two weeks ago; back up in trip and should do better but others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Two of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest a weak 0-50 classified event in August; creditable second in a Chepstow handicap (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks later; each-way shout.

8/1

2nd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Celebrating Ethel

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice this year including a comfortable one under Myla Coppins at Brighton (1m2f classified) last time; hard to rule out another good run, but her turf wins have been on good/good to firm and it would be a concern if the conditions become testing.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year and a weak 0-50 on Tapeta in March; has never been anything close to consistent but ran respectably, beaten only 2l despite traffic issues, returned to classified level here (1m) on Wednesday.

8/1

Form: 036570

Last run: 115 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran them ragged in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in June; flat form just okay and tends to race too keenly; best watched after four months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Wrecking Ball Paul

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

Dual-purpose; 1-15 over hurdles and rated 99; not many positives to glean from two starts over fences; others preferred.

25/1

7

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Wrecking Ball Paul

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

Hasn't taken to fences the last twice but those were after some underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; bit to prove right now.

20/1

Form: 800005 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
First reserve; all three wins have come over 1m2f and best run for some time on latest; claims if getting a run..
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(15)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield, headway on near side of group 3f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/1

6th

1

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield

9/2

4th

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, headway 2f out, pressed leaders but no extra when bit short of room inside final furlong

16/1

12th
9 (2)
Venetian

50/1

Form: 886000

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins for Charlie Johnston including on AW but became regressive; towards the rear in three Irish starts and makes little appeal on that form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

33/1

Form: 502500

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Decent second at Limerick on fast ground in June for Kevin Prendergast; well beaten on heavy at Listowel when last seen; AW and stable debut here and probably best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

8

(15)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cruiscin Lan

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel C Kelly

Went close on handicap debut in 2023 but regressive since; struggled both starts this year; new yard and tongue-tie first time.

40/1

12th

8

(15)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cruiscin Lan

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel C Kelly

Went close on handicap debut in 2023 but regressive since; struggled both starts this year; new yard and tongue-tie first time.

40/1

14th
5 (16)
Spyfall

50/1

Form: 85-406

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
71-rated handicapper in Britain at up to 1m4f; well beaten in a trio of maiden hurdles; cheekpieces tried here and best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Spyfall

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden in all spheres but ran well enough in first-time blinkers at Listowel last time; the headgear is retained and can be involved off the same mark.

7/1

4th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Spyfall

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after 3 out, went fourth before 2 out, no impression when mistake last, kept on

14/1

Non-runners

Grey Fable, Marians Gal, Not Just Any Eagle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €402.40
Straight Forecast €213.26
Tricast €636.39

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hasten Slowly

The Irish Sun:

Kitty McFee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Higher Kingdom

POSTDATA:

Hasten Slowly