January 26 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
8 (14)
Ferrybank

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 27784- C

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two wins have been over shorter and some decent efforts over this trip though has looked vulnerable; others preferred.
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10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 6690-

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo with modest turf form last year; gelded since and makes AW debut here.
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10th

13

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day.

6/1

6th

7

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00261- CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improved off reduced mark here in the autumn, second over 7f and off the mark over this trip when getting up late to beat Feature This off 55; 3lb rise seems plenty fair and could have more to offer at this trip (despite high draw).
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10th

8

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Has a fine record at Dundalk, with four wins and seven places from 18 appearances; 0-9 record on turf is a distinct negative, and never placed.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, including over this trip in December off 69; okay efforts both starts since but more needed to play a major role.

10/1

2nd

6

(1)

28th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, most recently last month over 1m4f off 69; bumped before home turn in similar contest earlier this month when fifth (2.5l off third-placed Cinammon Coco); more needed.

7/2

Form: 48361- CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten wins and was gaining sixth win here when getting up late against near side over 7f last month off basement 47 mark under today's rider; 5lb higher now but retains appeal.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

Form: 0004-3 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner back to form off reduced mark of late, most recently close third (Fleetfootsoldier fourth) behind a stablemate a fortnight ago, having had every chance; should again be thereabouts.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

13/2

Form: 79126- CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All three wins over C&D including in November off 55 and touched off following month; didn't quite get home on latest and handicapper may now have her measure.
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12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Feature This

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising efforts towards the end of last term shortly after joining this yard but poor form so far this season; best form on AW and best turf effort came on good.

40/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

Form: 4416-4 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner including in November off 58; well-supported reserve here a fortnight ago, left with fair bit to do when staying-on fourth (Zahee third); one to consider.
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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

Standard

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

Standard

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: /5000-

Last run: 106 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden on turf, originally with Joseph O'Brien; absent since October and hard to fancy on AW debut unless market speaks.
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13

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Boomerang Bill

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Sexton

Tailed off over timber on yard debut in July and had been struggling on Flat previously; well held back on the level at Bellewstown two weeks ago over 1m; unlikely with new headgear combination now tried.

22/1

9th

13

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Boomerang Bill

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Glimpses of form over longer trips last year for Ross O'Sullivan; well held on yard debut over hurdles last month and new headgear combination tried here.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43523- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seven wins for Ger Lyons (three here); not the force he was but running consistently well off reduced mark of late so has to be respected.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

16/1

Form: 90079-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winner over 7f on turf last year but hasn't gone on from that; recent C&D runs just fair so good bit more required to feature (visor replaces cheekpieces).
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15th

1

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Snow

10st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.

20/1

9th

1

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Summer Snow

10st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; possibly a bit high in the ratings now; plenty of weight here for her seasonal debut, 19lb higher than when winning the apprentice handicap on this card 12 months ago.

12/1

3

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Summer Snow

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter Lawlor

In the form of her life this summer, with wins over C&D, at Down Royal and at Galway; fine run after aggregate 21lb rise when good third in C&D mares handicap in August, from franked since by both the winner and second; remains very much of interest.

9/2

Form: 67000-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo ex-Halford/Collins; two runs for current trainer moderate and although handicapper relenting remains hard to fancy.
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12th

9

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

One Aim

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Maiden was disappointing here last winter and last month's Cork comeback run was poor; hard to fancy.

20/1

12th

9

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

One Aim

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Maiden was disappointing here last winter and last month's Cork comeback run was poor; hard to fancy.

20/1

16th

7

(19)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

One Aim

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

towards rear

33/1

Form: 0/900-

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Fahey; lightly raced since Irish debut in October 2022 and has only regressed; back from a break and best watched.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 46097-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in maidens but struggled in handicaps so far, first-time blinkers last time having no discernible effect; handicapper giving her a chance mind.
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13th

7

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Catwalk Couture

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Minor promise in maidens but struggled in handicaps so far, first-time blinkers last time having no discernible effect; handicapper giving her a chance mind.

14/1

4

(6)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Catwalk Couture

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Minor promise in maidens but struggled in handicaps; needs improvement for longer trip and blinkers.

20/1

9th

6

(13)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Catwalk Couture

9st 6lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in rear

22/1

Form: 06/0-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare emerged from 565-day absence last month, well held twice here, most recently under a positive ride; 5lb wrong here.
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14th

14

(13)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chancey Approach

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Muredach Kelly

Lightly raced mare emerged from 565-day absence last month, well held twice here, most recently under a positive ride; 5lb wrong here.

25/1

11th

10

(8)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chancey Approach

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Muredach Kelly

soon raced in second, led after 2f, 3 lengths ahead halfway, headed 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

12th

8

(11)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Chancey Approach

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Muredach Kelly

Lightly raced filly; absent since mid-field run in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May 2022; cheekpieces now as well as a tongue-tie worn on all five outings.

14/1

Non-runners

Trident Star, Un Bacio Ancora, Lightupthesky

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Payout
Exacta €118.20
Straight Forecast €88.58
Tricast €358.34
Trifecta €863.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trishuli River

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fleetfootsoldier

POSTDATA:

Zahee

The Irish Sun:

Bucky Larson