February 09 / 16.00 Dundalk (AW)

16.00

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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4115-2 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All his eight wins have come over 5f-6f at this track, including two in December; solid runs in defeat over 6f the last twice and the drop back to this trip is a plus; likely to run his race and be bang there at the finish again.
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10th

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Was returning from six months off at Laytown; 10 wins here, latest off 4lb higher mark, and can never be ruled out at this track.

11/1

7th

9

(10)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Inishmot Prince

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered 10th Dundalk win over this trip in January, his first since September 2024; solid efforts in defeat since, not beaten far into eighth when awkward leaving the stalls on latest; returns from 174 days off and can race from really attractive mark (18lb below AW rating) on his beach debut.

4/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 90517- CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a C&D maiden (cheekpieces) in November and the runner-up won since; ran poorly in first time blinkers behind Inishmot Prince the following month; has a chance if bouncing back.
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9th

3

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Maggie McGrath

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent towards far side, weakened and tenderly handled inside final furlong

12/1

9th

3

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Maggie McGrath

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

7th

11

(8)

12th Jul 2024

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0m 5f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Maggie McGrath

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

C&D maiden winner in November and touched off in C&D handicap in February; off four months and this company looks too hot for her.

12/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 1940-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Chelmsford handicap in September but disappointed on Irish debut at this track; much better when switched to this yard last time and is off the same mark today; drops to this trip for the first time but has early speed; a player.
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9th

10

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Musical Tribute

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win came on AW; running well in defeat on AW this winter and only beaten 2l when seventh at Dundalk latest; 1lb lower back on turf and went close on turf in Britain; tried with first-time tongue-tie.

16/1

9th

10

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Musical Tribute

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win came on AW; running well in defeat on AW this winter and only beaten 2l when seventh at Dundalk latest; 1lb lower back on turf and went close on turf in Britain; tried with first-time tongue-tie.

16/1

7th

4

(11)

22nd Mar 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Musical Tribute

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Keith Henry Clarke

In good form since joining current yard, notably good third to Inishmot Prince, not clear run at vital stage when beaten a neck by Collective Power over 6f in steadily-run affair and short of room home turn when third (Inishmot Prince second) back at 5f a week ago; cheekpieces now tried.

13/2

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 1377-5 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three of his six wins have come at this track, including two over C&D; solid runs in defeat over 6f here the last twice and the drop to this trip isn't an issue; should play a major part.
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2nd

1

(11)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Collective Power

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Edward Lynam

Record of 9-78 and has gone close on the AW a few times this year, including on penultimate when strong-finishing third over 5f; this is his optimum trip; player from lower turf mark on beach debut; tongue-tied.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

Form: 00379- CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive handicaps over 5f-6f here a year ago and some decent runs in defeat since; below form last time and has to get back to best.
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8th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won four from the front on the AW last backend, latterly off 7lb higher; handicapper been quick to ease off following a fruitless spell on turf (7-26 on the AW; 0-19 on grass) and he ought to fare much better.

6/1

9th

2

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

7-26 on AW but 0-18 on turf; benefits from ease in grade today, but this summer's 5f form has been underwhelming and that is his usual trip.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Sams Xpress

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-17 on turf as opposed to 7-26 on AW and unplaced on grass on his two starts this summer; however, he gave it a good go from the front at Chester (5f, good) last time when he used up lots of energy early from his wide draw, and he could be a serious force from the inside berth today.

14/1

Form: 23-154 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has been generally consistent at this venue over the winter, winning over 6f and running well in defeat at this trip; 1lb out of the handicap but has an experienced claimer aboard; can run well.
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13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

12/1

Form: 04545-

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run several creditable races in defeat, in strong company at times, and over various trips; poor on heavy ground when last seen; first run over this trip poses a question.
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9th

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW in February but struggled twice since and has been off 98 days; back on his winning mark and ground is fine so can't dismiss if he's tuned up.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

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1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in 7f maiden here last month but too keen back in handicap company since; return to 1m not an obvious play and others preferred.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

1st Mar 2024

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0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in a 7f maiden here last Friday; previously, had often run well in defeat, in good company at times (has run in three Pattern races); 5f was too sharp here on his penultimate start; 1m should suit

9/2

Form: 35400- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
A 5f turf winner in UK and placed a number of times; well beaten over hurdles and over 7f at this venue for new yard; has to return to best.
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12th

6

(18)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

Penguin Island

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Robert Widger

A 5f winner off 70 for Henry Candy last year; failed to beat a single rival in her first three starts in Ireland and finished in front of only one at Dundalk on her most recent outing.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €28.70
Straight Forecast €25.78
Tricast €167.95
Trifecta €112.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Tribute

POSTDATA:

Collective Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Musical Tribute

TOPSPEED:

Musical Tribute

The Irish Sun:

Musical Tribute