December 22 / 16.25 Dundalk (AW)

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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £39.40
  • Place: £10.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx filly; half-sister to winners Bellosa (7f including Listed; RPR 106) and Not For Profit (5f 2yo; 77); dam 6f winner (83), half-sister to Listed-placed 5f/7f 2yo winner Masaya; yard get 2yo winners on AW and any market support would be worth noting.
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Verdict Starting price

17

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over slightly further here two years ago but not since and back from a break after AW winter campaign; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Salah Belle

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Course winner over 6f on debut in December 2023; kept on for third over 7f here on last two starts and worth a go at this longer trip; place claims again if she stays (not certain on breeding).

8/1

2nd
6 (14)
Hemight

11/2

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 05

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressed from his debut when a 100-1 fifth of 10 over C&D last month, still looking green; placed horses from that contest have won since and he should be in the mix despite his poor draw.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 009

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in two starts on turf in the summer but better when beaten 6l here (7f) latest; still more required and may do better when handicapping.
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2nd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Badda Bing

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Josh Halley

disputed lead, lost position under 2f out, rallied final 110yds, went second towards finish, no match for winner

12/1

18th

9

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Badda Bing

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Josh Halley

Faded from the front in a handicap at Naas after four months off; others preferred.

20/1

7th

11

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Badda Bing

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Has shown ability in AW maidens during winter/spring up to this trip; can be involved on handicap debut if ready after a break.

11/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Exceed And Excel colt; cost 42,000euros as a foal; half-brother to winners The Bell Conductor (5f including 2yo/AW; RPR 103), Fierce (5f; 80) and Bint Saffian (Qatar 5.5f-6f); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Hajjam; speedy pedigree and worth a market check.
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1st

9

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.

5/1

1st

5

(14)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted good support when third over 7f last time, with Notforalongtime back in fifth; should be in the mix if he stays; failed to do so at the Curragh in 2024 on his only previous attempt.

9/2

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut when third of eight over C&D last month and that form has been boosted by the winner going in again since and the fourth going close subsequently; big player with progress likely.
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8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

20/1

Form: 564272

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-8 but ran with credit when runner-up in a C&D handicap here last week in first-time cheekpieces (retained); this is tougher back in maiden company though.
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10th

6

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Cool Dan

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Leanne Breen

Placed several times on AW up to 7f; however, has been poor on last two starts and now in a tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Cork

Cool Dan

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Leanne Breen

raced in second, weakened quickly 2f out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 736

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut when beaten roughly 2l in a Naas maiden second time out; never involved when 10-3 here latest (beaten 8l); back up in trip and not ruled out with the chance he can come on for that run.
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5th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Tipperary

Branding

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed improved form to record a front-running win in a Navan handicap over this trip on his penultimate start, prompting a 13lb rise in the ratings; dropped away in the final furlong at Cork on latest; has been gelded; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:20 Cork

Branding

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed improved form to win well from the front at Navan last time over this trip, having raced alone; this is tougher off 13lb higher but could again break free of the pack, so has a serious chance.

100/30

5th

4

(7)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:20 Cork

Branding

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed improved form to win well from the front at Navan last time over this trip, having raced alone; this is tougher off 13lb higher but could again break free of the pack, so has a serious chance.

100/30

Form: 07

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on debut but better when beaten roughly 5l here earlier this month; shaped like a drop in trip may help and it could also help him settle; likely to be involved.
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10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

9th

2

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

The Poacher Daly

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak C&D maiden (yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; first start for new yard; looks high enough in the weights.

9/1

200/1

Form: 8

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of eight when 125-1 on debut here last month; hard to fancy.
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12th

13

(16)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Lorrs Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chance on last summer's form but absent since below par during the winter and she's drawn wide.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Lorrs Girl

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Has won only one of her 21 starts; has shown enough lately to suggest a place chance; first-time cheekpieces and good 7lb claimer booked.

8/1

4th

6

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lorrs Girl

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Rodger Sweeney

Several decent runs before she was an unplaced favourite at Cork last month; 0-8 on AW but twice in the frame here towards the end of last year; not a lost cause.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner filly; cost 325,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Glenartney (7f 2yo/1m4f Listed; RPR 104) & Grimsthorpe Castle (1m3f-1m4f AW; 66); dam unraced half-sister to eight black type winners including Nathaniel (1m2f/1m4f), Great Heavens (1m4f) & Playful Act (1m 2yo); beautifully bred, although may prefer a bit further; well worth a market check.
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7th

13

(9)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

19:30 Fairyhouse

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two fair runs at Dundalk but backward steps since switched to turf and more new headgear is tried.

20/1

12th

17

(11)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders towards near side, outpaced and lost position halfway, no extra from over 1f out

14/1

12th

17

(11)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Couple of fair AW runs but dropped away tamely at Sligo on turf debut; hood discarded.

14/1

11th
12 (12)
Rosato

16/1

Form: 04

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green when beaten 6l at Naas on debut; couldn't build on that when a distant fourth here (5f) since; return to 6f should help and she has potential but has a bit to find.
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16

(19)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Rosato

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins came at Navan (twice) and last summer at Naas off 1lb higher; entitled to come on from C&D comeback run in April.

14/1

9th

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Rosato

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins with the latest coming at Naas last July off 60 (Carrigans Grove in second) (yielding); has run well over this C&D in October, finished a 6l fifth here (soft to heavy) before a 5.25l third later in the month (6f, heavy); 7f was perhaps too far when last seen here in November; may improve for the run.

7/1

8th

17

(16)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Rosato

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins include at Naas in July off 60; running well in defeat since, most recently decent third of 17 here last month; bit to find with second-placed Mercurial however.

12/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never filly; dam (RPR 38) sister to 1m2f winner Coroberee, half-sister to winners Magna Grecia (7f/1m including 2yo/2,000 Guineas) and St Mark's Basilica (6f-10.5f including Dewhurst/French 2,000/French Derby); possible that 6f could suit and yard get winning newcomers; poor draw.
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12th

14

(15)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Lady

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

No Nay Never filly; dam (RPR 38) sister to 1m2f winner Coroberee, half-sister to winners Magna Grecia (7f/1m including 2yo/2,000 Guineas) and St Mark's Basilica (6f-10.5f including Dewhurst/French 2,000/French Derby); possible that 6f could suit and yard get winning newcomers; poor draw.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 14 when 100-1 for a fillies' maiden here on debut.
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13th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:05 Bellewstown

Pocket Paralysis

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent on outer

200/1

14th

16

(5)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Pocket Paralysis

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Shown nothing at huge odds in three runs so far.

200/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court colt; closely related to 5f/6f 2yo AW winner Rock Girl (RPR 81), half-brother to 7f winner Clarinbridge (62); dam unraced sister to useful French 7.5f-1m AW winner Price Range out US 1m Grade 1 winner; pedigree suggests this will suit and any market support worth noting.
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5th

3

(10)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Coogan

Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.

7/1

5th

3

(10)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Coogan

Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.

7/1

1st

1

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: J G Coogan

pressed leader, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden when joined and clear with one other inside final furlong, just held on

4/1

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Payout
Exacta €644.20
Straight Forecast €406.21

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fair Taxes

POSTDATA:

The Poacher Daly

The Irish Sun:

Oh So Bright

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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