January 16 / 13.40 Dundalk (AW)

13.40

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One Of The Only Dual Racetracks In Europe Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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One Of The Only Dual Racetracks In Europe Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 16038- CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner off marks in high forties; penultimate run was a good one so has to be respected on overall record.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 00007-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden with regressive profile and back from 1m4f of late (too keen latest); various headgear has been tried, just the tongue-tie this time; 4lb wrong.
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12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

9/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 60408-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but couple of good runs since joining this yard including over C&D; good bit to find on latest though and draw not ideal; 3lb wrong.
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11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

12/1

Form: 7900-

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo didn't fare badly in the circumstances (keen and hung left in straight) on course debut last month over 1m4f; drop in trip should suit and remains a potential improver (1lb wrong).
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12th

11

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Sunny Dude

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Buckley

Flat maiden 0-15 in that sphere and rated 36; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut.

80/1

11

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sunny Dude

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D Buckley

Maiden was fourth at Navan over 1m5f, weakening late; had no chance from out of the weights at the Curragh last time; still needs more off his true mark.

16/1

12th

16

(15)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Curragh

Sunny Dude

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D Buckley

Maiden has run respectably on last two starts at Navan but is rated only 40 and a long way out of the handicap.

100/1

14/1

Form: 34507-

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Decent C&D third a year ago has been lightly raced since, okay run latest in first-time tongue tie (now left off and cheekpieces refitted); 6lb wrong so no easy task.
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4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February but he was pulled up back hurdling at Hexham 24 days ago; not out of things if shrugging off that effort.

7/2

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Gemini Man

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner off 6lb lower last August (good); some sound runs since, both over hurdles and on the Flat (9.4f Wolverhampton winner in February); chance.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00504- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All three wins over C&D (including this race last year off 74) and although not at his best of late couple of solid runs here including last month when didn't get home over 1m4f after racing keenly; back to optimum trip and considered from a good draw and off career-low mark.
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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

20/1

Form: 90/0-

Last run: 375 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo hasn't been seen since finishing last of 11 here a year ago; upped in trip here for handicap debut.
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22th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over C&D; should be better for his run here on the opening day; appears well held by Lough Leane, but should not be ruled out with Nicola Burns taking the mount in preference to Deuteronomy who gave her three wins last season

10/1

19th

12

(21)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Two-time winner on soft including here over 7f; has gone well fresh, will handle the ground but remains 4lb above last winning mark; place claims.

10/1

12

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft ground; flopped when favourite for the race won by Syzgy here last time; should not be discounted with a talented apprentice aboard for her father.

14/1

Form: 95786-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Now 0-16 and just third AW start here, tame enough finishing efforts last twice; handicapper giving him a chance but remains opposable, especially from this draw.
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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: 50785-

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler but 0-17 on the Flat, seven times on AW; took a heavy fall over hurdles at Limerick over Christmas, earlier C&D run just okay; others preferred.
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8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

13/2

Form: 90705- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner has raced over different trips the last twice, too keen and not getting home over 1m4f latest; back in trip here and not one to rule out despite being 4lb out of handicap.
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3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual-purpose performer who is not easy to predict but he returned to the Flat with an eyecatching third over C&D (hood reapplied) on recent stable debut; could be dangerous if he can back that up and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 72098- CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in 2020 but scoreless since and good bit to find on most recent run here (1m); good draw and yard among the winners here on Friday.
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

Form: 07070- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner in the past but hasn't got near the frame in five visits here over various trips; hard to fancy.
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21th

12

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Limited Edition

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Keith Henry Clarke

AW winner on Flat but in poor form in that sphere in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.

40/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

Form: 83569-

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden 0-11 for Kieran Cotter, pick of form when close third over C&D in October; needs to improve on recent runs now for new trainer but prospects from low draw.
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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

12/1

Form: /7098- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but on a long losing run, not beaten too far latest over trip which stretches him; 4lb out of handicap.
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19th

18

(10)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Clueless Hill

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

reminders soon after start, soon prominent, lost position when reminders and weakened from 4f out

40/1

19th

18

(10)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Clueless Hill

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

reminders soon after start, soon prominent, lost position when reminders and weakened from 4f out

40/1

14th

9

(11)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Clueless Hill

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

in rear

12/1

Non-runners

He Knows When, Teddy's Dawn, Victory Star

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Payout
Exacta €160.60
Straight Forecast €105.65
Tricast €1663.63
Trifecta €1561.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Together Aclaim

The Irish Sun:

Grey Fable

SPOTLIGHT:

Cursory Exam

POSTDATA:

Together Aclaim