January 26 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5/4-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 3l in a C&D maiden last month but well held stepped up in trip since; not ruled out with cheekpieces fitted back down in trip.
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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

15

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip in January 2024 but no win since; however, he looked an unlucky loser over 6.5f at Limerick last time when this rider's stirrup leather broke at halfway but was still a close second; should go close off 2lb higher.

4/1

2nd

11

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Only win came on the AW in January 2024; not beaten that far here over 7f on seasonal return (good) but didn't back it up dropped to 6f at Naas; much more needed.

33/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 23220-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-14 but a very consistent sort who was only beaten a head at Laytown over this trip on his penultimate start; beaten 5l back up in trip here latest; wears first-time cheekpieces returning from 119 days off; interesting if ready to roll on return.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 72244-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Running well in maidens here this winter and her better runs have come over this trip, notably, just in front of Shanadar in November; hasn't built on that but shaped like she would relish step back up in trip here latest.
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5th

13

(12)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Local Girl

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: K J Condon

soon pressed winner, lost second and weakened inside final furlong

7/2

3rd

12

(4)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Local Girl

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: K J Condon

Running well in maidens here this winter and her better runs have come over this trip, notably, just in front of Shanadar in November; hasn't built on that but shaped like she would relish step back up in trip here latest.

7/2

4th

6

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Local Girl

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: K J Condon

midfield, headway when switched left over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong, not reach leaders

3/1

4th
15 (12)
Charlie Brown

Form: 0376-

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; good run at Cork in July but well held in two runs since; new trip may suit.
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16th

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 34y

14:17 Thurles

Charlie Brown

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Showed good stamina on soft ground when winning a 23-runner handicap over 1m6f at Navan last October; not a bad run when fifth under a penalty at Galway five days later; rated a modest 60 on the Flat; faces a tough introduction to hurdling.

25/1

5th

1

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Charlie Brown

10st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

Ran well on seasonal return on soft ground at Killarney in July; well below that level on next two starts; got up close home to win over 1m6f at Navan last week; bold bid likely under 7lb penalty but may struggle to confirm form with third-placed God The Highness.

9/2

Form: 3-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 1l on turf when making his debut at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy); eyecatching run when fifth here last week (reportedly didn't handle the track); interesting dropping back in trip and pedigree suggests it could suit.
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17th

16

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Come On The Lads

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner returns to this sphere for the first time since a midfield finish at Laytown in September (7f); must bounce back from a moderate run over fences at Wexford last time.

20/1

7th

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Come On The Lads

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler won a valuable prize at Galway last year; ran well at Fairyhouse on the first of two chase starts last autumn; returned from a break to win in good style at Limerick; leading chance despite 8lb rise.

9/4

1st

3

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Come On The Lads

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler won a valuable prize at Galway last year; ran well at Fairyhouse on the first of two chase starts last autumn; one to consider on return and the market can guide as to readiness.

15/8

Form: /6853-

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best run yet when beaten 2l in a C&D maiden in November just behind re-opposing Local Girl (runner-up); both first and fifth from that race won subsequently; freshened up with 79-day break and looks likely to play a part.
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13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shanadar

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

Best run yet when beaten 2l in a C&D maiden in November just behind re-opposing Local Girl (runner-up); both first and fifth from that race won subsequently; freshened up with 79-day break and looks likely to play a part.

7/2

Form: 7-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on debut but it wasn't a bad run when last of three over C&D last week, sticking to her task well against two that had achieved plenty; may be one for handicaps at this point but not ruled out.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

Form: 80-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in two turf maidens; off 217 days and hard to fancy.
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

100/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two maidens here so far, including over C&D latest; best watched.
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13th

16

(12)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Inverbrena

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Not beaten far in a couple of Dundalk handicaps for David Harvey; stable have a strong candidate in Mayo For Sam but this one could run well if handling the ground.

6/1

50/1

Form: 00/08-

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four maiden starts so far and best watched after 239 days off; new yard.
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No Results Found

Form: 0/

Last run: 422 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor effort when 125-1 over C&D on debut and she's been off 422 days.
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3rd

14

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark at the 14th attempt at Killarney on Friday evening over 1m on soft ground; officially 5lb wrong here but mandatory 7lb penalty to carry if turning out quickly.

13/2

1st

15

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Spring Collection

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: David Harry Kelly

in touch with leaders, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

12/1

12th

14

(13)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

12-race maiden but she's consistent enough and was closest at the finish when fourth of 12 over this far at Leopardstown last week; that was in a new tongue-tie and blinkers are now added.

8/1

Form: 0/0-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two runs so far; best watched down in trip.
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6

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Cage Rattler

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

Flat scorer whose form in handicap hurdles is largely encouraging, staying-on third at Hexham (2m, good) most recently; enters calculations off same mark.

10/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Cage Rattler

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look.

14/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Cage Rattler

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look.

14/1

100/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 469 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed nothing when 200-1 for his debut here (6f) and has been off 469 days; new yard.
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14th

8

(10)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hue Kyllachy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Noel G Hynds

Showed nothing when 200-1 for his debut here (6f) and has been off 469 days; new yard.

100/1

13th

1

(17)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hue Kyllachy

9st 9lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Sarah Dawson

slowly away and lost many lengths start, raced in last and detached throughout, ridden and no impression when hung left over 1f out (jockey said gelding was very slowly away)

100/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 8-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held over C&D on debut last month and beaten 14l here last week over 1m4f; needs to leave that form behind.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €32.60
Straight Forecast €19.92
Trifecta €124.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Come On The Lads

The Irish Sun:

Local Girl

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Expound

POSTDATA:

Miqdaad