January 12 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 00305- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
7f winner here last winter has show glimpses of form of late including last month when reportedly plenty keen over this trip; just a neck to find with stablemate Zahee on that run and looks a major player.
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9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

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1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.20

Form: 70000-

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won maiden claimer on turf back in May but poor form in four runs around here for new yard; 3lb wrong.
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2nd

10

(11)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Zero Fighter

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; badly out of form in recent months; will be well accustomed to this surface, since he is locally trained.

16/1

12th

15

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Zero Fighter

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40 under today's rider; form since has been poor but don't rule out entirely.

12/1

14th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2025

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1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Zero Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 90004- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner stepped up on some moderate form here last month when staying-on fourth from a wide draw under today's rider (just ahead of stablemate Cousin Shay); one to consider.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

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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

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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

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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

Form: 64416- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dual C&D winner including in November off 58; appeared anchored by 7lb rise three weeks later however so bit to do here if getting a run.
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9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of four for trainer; three of four wins here have been at this trip, including 0.5l defeat of Una Matata in November (much better off at weights now); went close in a claimer here in December; 1m4f trip too far a week later when keen; can't be ruled out off a nice weight.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

19th Nov 2025

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0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

3-13 at this venue, including a 1m claimer three weeks ago for Natalia Lupini; unconvincing handicap form before that; a long time since he has run over this trip.

6/1

Form: 80677- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; declining mark of late but still hard to be confident in.
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12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

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1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

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1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

12th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

16/1

16/1

Form: 00087-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Moderate maiden rated 41 and although recent runs not devoid of encouragement hard to see him playing a major role.
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4th

1

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Man Is King

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Flood

Gained his first win on turf when landing a handicap at Bath (1m, good) this month and followed up there over 1m2f (firm; made all) six days ago; holds good claims dropping back in trip under a 4lb penalty but any rain probably won't be ideal.

5/2

1st

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Man Is King

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Flood

Record is only 2-52 but he gained the latest success in comfortable fashion at Bath (1m, good) last week and warrants respect under 4lb penalty; recorded the other win over 1m2f (on AW).

9/4

Form: 95600-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Bought out of Johnny Murtagh's yard for 3,500euros in October and last month's C&D run leaves her with plenty to find (too keen); needs to settle better.
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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: 67590-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Newcastle AW second for Mick Appleby last summer but form for current yard so far underwhelming; visor tried last time now discarded and mark remains on the high side.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 29080-

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second on handicap debut at Leopardstown in June but AW form hasn't measured up, poor C&D effort last month; top-weight remains opposable.
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17th

16

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Quick Blessing

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: C Moore

Runner-up in 1m2f Ballinrobe claimer in July but poor form since, latest two on AW.

25/1

10th

14

(9)

20th Nov 2024

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1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Quick Blessing

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

Runner-up in Ballinrobe claimer in July but poor in three runs since; new headgear combination.

40/1

10th
3 (13)
Snag It

6/1

Form: 46174- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut for current trainer here over 10f in November and couple of solid runs in similar contests since off today's mark; keen-going sort dropped in trip here and one to consider.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

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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: 009-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Huge odds all three maidens, showing a bit more when dropped to C&D last month, coming home well after getting detached early on; hooded now for handicap debut and unexposed 5yo not one to rule out.
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13th

9

(4)

2nd Feb 2024

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Cold Heart

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Luke Comer

midfield

16/1

7

(14)

26th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Cold Heart

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Luke Comer

Blew the start on recent C&D handicap debut when hooded; headgear now left off and dropped 3lb.

14/1

11th

6

(12)

12th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cold Cold Heart

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, in rear, detached early

14/1

13/2

Form: 560-

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly showed a bit of promise in C&D maiden in November but poor effort following month in similar contest; cheekpieces on for handicap debut and market worth a look although draw not ideal.
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12th

2

(16)

12th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Boskill Marie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield

13/2

10th

3

(7)

1st Dec 2023

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1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Boskill Marie

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Improved and showed ability in a 1m maiden here last month; more needed but looks progressive and could get into the money.

14/1

6th

7

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Boskill Marie

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Fifth of six in a fillies' maiden on debut in September; needs to leave that behind.

33/1

20/1

Form: 0/009- CD

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D win came four years ago; light campaign last year and back from a break with the worst of the draw here so best watched.
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13th

10

(17)

12th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miracles In May

9st 3lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

prominent on outer

20/1

9th

12

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:05 Bellewstown

Miracles In May

9st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

midfield

25/1

13th

11

(17)

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Miracles In May

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: M A Cahill

Hit a patch of good form last September, highlighted by a 1m Gowran win on yielding-to-soft; well below best at Dundalk in January; stable had a recent winner at Dundalk.

14/1

Non-runners

Alex The Great, Knockmore Prince, One Aim, Rock Basher

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €248.50
Straight Forecast €175.66
Tricast €996.27
Trifecta €1380.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Zero Fighter

POSTDATA:

Cousin Shay

The Irish Sun:

Snag It

SPOTLIGHT:

Zahee