February 23 / 16.40 Dundalk (AW)

16.40

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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

5/1 (Won)

Form: 4545-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden has run several creditable races in defeat, in strong company at times (has run in three Pattern races), and over various trips; poor on heavy ground on final 2023 start; 5f probably much too sharp here two weeks ago, could be a different proposition now,
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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

Standard

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

Standard

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

7/2

Form: 736-32 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of her six races at this venue; decent form lately, third early in the month and runner-up to a 66-1 chance nine days ago, with Charlie Brow'n back in fourth; should not be far away.
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11th

7

(10)

28th Feb 2025

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1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian Murray

22-race maiden; okay run in claimer here last month and switched yards since; opposable.

20/1

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

21-race maiden; staying fifth in a C&D handicap in late November when last seen; respected.

11/1

4th

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, kept on well inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish

11/1

Form: 5252-6 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Good second over 1m here on her penultimate run; too keen when a short-priced favourite over the same trip three weeks ago; likely to do better here but others preferred.
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14th

4

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Oriental Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent

7/1

3rd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Oriental Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders, headway 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra when lost second inside final 110yds

4/1

1st

6

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 33y

17:15 Leopardstown

Oriental Dancer

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield, headway going okay on inner from 2f out, pressed leaders when switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead and ran on inside final furlong, won going away

4/1

Form: 352-22

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Highly consistent in handicaps here in recent months, runner-up over 6f on two occasions since taking the same place over this trip just before Christmas; Colin Keane who rode her then is back aboard now; needs to find a little extra but holds a definite chance.
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5th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Irish Rumour

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Sole win from 31 starts came here nearly two years ago (5f, good) off today's mark; seasonal-best when good staying on second of 20 at the Curragh last month (6.5f, yielding), didn't count from wide draw at Leopardstown latest; McMonagle back aboard and can't rule out.

11/2

13th

15

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Irish Rumour

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 30 starts (5f); went close on occasions last year; far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month but much-improved second of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (6.5f, yielding), best work at the finish; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

18

(18)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 29 starts; went close on occasions last year (5f-7f), far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month; champion jockey stays loyal so more expected of.

12/1

7/2

Form: 2244-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Running well in maidens here this winter and her better runs have come over this trip, including when close up in third last time; has made the frame on all five starts here since October; likely to be thereabouts again and may improve with cheekpieces fitted.
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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

13/2

Form: 376-44

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved effort stepped up to 7f when a closing fourth in a maiden here last month; quite closely matched with Lauroline on their clash nine days ago, capable of making his presence felt
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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:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes a belated debut at the age of five; top rider booked; fair pedigree but best watched.
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7th

7

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Short Change

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John James Feane

Makes a belated debut at the age of five; top rider booked; fair pedigree but best watched.

14/1

14/1

Form: 74

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last week's fourth was encouraging but that was over 1m4f; this trip may be too sharp.
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19th

16

(8)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Zazir

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Showed some ability in Dundalk maidens but more needed in a very competitive handicap.

33/1

19th

16

(8)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Zazir

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Showed some ability in Dundalk maidens but more needed in a very competitive handicap.

33/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Boasts a good pedigree but showed nothing in races at Galway and this venue last year.
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8th

2

(1)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Silky Suilleabhain

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

soon led narrowly, headed 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

8th

2

(1)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Silky Suilleabhain

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

soon led narrowly, headed 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

23th

11

(7)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Silky Suilleabhain

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has made no impression in three starts; big outsider

250/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest pedigree, one of three runners for stable, Alexander John has valuable experience.
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10th

5

(7)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Eight By Ten

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Modest pedigree, one of three runners for stable, Alexander John has valuable experience.

100/1

11th
9 (3)
Zaragoza

14/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands but not a strong contender on the evidence of two 5f turf runs at three.
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1

(16)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Zaragoza

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Held by a few of these on recent Limerick running; better judged on previous efforts, notably third of 19 over this trip at Navan in May.

10/1

12th

1

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Zaragoza

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best run this term a 1.75l third of 19 at Navan in May off 60; not disgraced the last twice, is 2lb lower now and the cheekpieces worn at Navan replace the visor worn at Naas last time; interesting.

15/2

1

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Zaragoza

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best form at 6f including third at Navan on penultimate start just behind My Girl Sioux; visored for the first time; may find this trip inadequate.

9/2

12th
2 (10)
Anjician

100/1

Form: 90/

Last run: 979 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No sign of ability on the Flat or over hurdles; absent for a long period, can be ruled out
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8th

1

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Anjician

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Traynor

Still the sense his preferred trip hasn't quite been alighted upon, and this wouldn't be loads weaker than the Hamilton 0-52 handicap of his seldom-dangerous near-7l fifth last time (1m1f); others inspire more.

16/1

5th

4

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

17:25 Hamilton

Anjician

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Paul Traynor

Irish raider; well beaten on all three starts this year, the first two in 7f/1m maidens at Dundalk and the latest over 1m5f on handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good; 40-1); hard to fancy.

12/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 283 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much too keen when 25-1 chance at Killarney last May on only start at three; gelded now.
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13th

3

(1)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cecil Chubb

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

Much too keen when 25-1 chance at Killarney last May on only start at three; gelded now.

33/1

11th

1

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

17:00 Killarney

Cecil Chubb

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: E J O’Neill

took keen hold, prominent early, soon dropped to midfield

25/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners, trainer responsible for Alexander John who has useful form
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14th

6

(5)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Mighty Brave

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

Half-brother to four winners, trainer responsible for Alexander John who has useful form

50/1

Non-runners

Calmafterthestorm, Little Empire, Redshore City

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Payout
Straight Forecast €67.29

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alexander John

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Irish Rumour

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Alexander John

POSTDATA:

Alexander John