March 01 / 17.10 Dundalk (AW)

17.10

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  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain and snow

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 55

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run to a similar level in maidens over 7f and 6f here; likely to be more effective in handicaps after this.
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3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season, winning the Rockingham handicap despite being 3lb out of the weights; ran a belter from the front in the Scurry handicap last weekend but didn't see out that longer trip; solid chance off the same mark if bouncing out of that race.

11/2

Evs

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 324-32

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has improved for every run on this surface, most recently when touched off on the line in a 6f handicap two weeks ago; visor tried here and looks the one to beat from a decent draw.
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5th

12

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Mary Shoelaces

9st 3lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three of her four wins have come over 5f at the Curragh, including race for second successive year last month when making much of running; another good run off 6lb higher in similar contest 11 days ago when beaten under 2l: stiff 6f here probably not ideal.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

10st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, including for second successive year last month when making much of running in beating Harry's Hill 0.5l on good-to-firm (Happy Henry fifth) under today's rider; 6lb rise but has to be respected given her record here.

13/2

1st

12

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Two of her three wins have come over C&D, including this race in 2024 off a mark of 60 (now 6lb higher); limited appeal on recent form, but could surprise.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Invite (7f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW/Listed) and Katiymann (7f-8.5f inc AW) out of 7f-1m2f winner Katiyra (inc 2yo/Group 2); bred to appreciate further and probably best watched on debut.
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3rd

14

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Rybakina

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner, headway and prominent on far side of group under 2f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for first two

10/1

11/2

Form: 76-24

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All four maiden runs here over 1m, touched off on his third start in January; style of racing suggests he could benefit from a drop in trip and respected here.
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7th

13

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Dundalk (AW)

Hoover Dam

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Some good runs in winter maidens here (beaten a neck over 1m in January) but made no impact in first two handicaps; blinkers.

25/1

12th

8

(17)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Hoover Dam

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

One of two runners for yard; finished in the frame in four Dundalk maidens up to this trip but was below form on handicap debut when last seen; has a chance if back to his best tackling turf.

14/1

10th

3

(8)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hoover Dam

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Some creditable efforts here in maidens, including C&D second in January; hasn't managed to build on that since although respectable form; dropped 4lb for handicap debut and could go well if reproducing best form.

8/1

12/1

Form: 42726-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in defeat at this track on his recent starts; decent maiden run last time and could go well but might find a couple too good.
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10th

6

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Cool Dan

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Leanne Breen

Placed several times on AW up to 7f; however, has been poor on last two starts and now in a tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Cork

Cool Dan

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Leanne Breen

raced in second, weakened quickly 2f out

10/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to 7f/1m AW winner David's Diva (RPR 80); dam prolific 5f winner (inc 2yo/AW; 69), half-sister to 6f winner Boogie Diva out of 5f 2yo winner; bred for speed and the trainer well capable of having one ready first time; interesting.
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6th

11

(13)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Dc Diva

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Fourth foal; half-sister to 7f/1m AW winner David's Diva (RPR 80); dam prolific 5f winner (inc 2yo/AW; 69), half-sister to 6f winner Boogie Diva out of 5f 2yo winner; bred for speed and the trainer well capable of having one ready first time; interesting.

10/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two outings over longer distances, up against it
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3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

Form: 64

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in a 1m maiden and didn't quite get home after racing too keenly over 7f two weeks ago; every chance this trip will suit her and could well play a leading role.
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12th

10

(15)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Mm Dragonfly

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Looks ordinary on the evidence of three AW runs; low-grade recruit to a powerful team; may improve with tongue-tie fitted.

6/1

8th

13

(2)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Mm Dragonfly

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Promise in a 1m maiden and didn't quite get home after racing too keenly over 7f two weeks ago; every chance this trip will suit her and could well play a leading role.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Mm Dragonfly

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

Showed some ability on debut here last month, staying on into midfield over 1m; shorter trip may not be ideal on visual evidence; mixed signals on pedigree, by Invincible Spirit, but her dam is by Pour Moi and has a middle-distance pedigree.

9/2

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 6f winner Vince Lombardi (inc 2yo; RPR 87); dam French Listed-placed 7.5f-9.7f winner (95), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Lightning Spear and 1m2f Listed winner Ocean War out of useful 5f-6f winner; mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; best watched on debut.
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9th

9

(5)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

The Expert

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Third foal; half-brother to 6f winner Vince Lombardi (inc 2yo; RPR 87); dam French Listed-placed 7.5f-9.7f winner (95), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Lightning Spear and 1m2f Listed winner Ocean War out of useful 5f-6f winner; mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; best watched on debut.

50/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam US 1m2f-1m4f turf winner (inc stakes) out of unraced half-sister to US champion 3yo filly Farda Amiga (1m1f/1m2f Grade 1 winner), is granddaughter of Canadian 6f 2yo winner; American pedigree and every chance that the surface will suit; best watched though.
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10th

7

(11)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Ministry Of Peace

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

First foal; dam US 1m2f-1m4f turf winner (inc stakes) out of unraced half-sister to US champion 3yo filly Farda Amiga (1m1f/1m2f Grade 1 winner), is granddaughter of Canadian 6f 2yo winner; American pedigree and every chance that the surface will suit; best watched though.

33/1

Form: 84

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Plum last in two sprint maidens and hard to give a chance to.
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13th

13

(17)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Old Chicago

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Modest maiden efforts here before struggling in two handicaps at the Curragh; hard to be confident.

33/1

13th

13

(17)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Old Chicago

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Modest maiden efforts here before struggling in two handicaps at the Curragh; hard to be confident.

33/1

10th

15

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Old Chicago

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

66-1 when down the field on handicap debut last week (6f); again wrong at the weights.

50/1

150/1

Form: 097-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has beaten one rival in four starts and makes no appeal.
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6th

1

(3)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:05 Limerick

Lough Alina

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bird

T: M M Rice

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, dropped to last halfway

200/1

6th

1

(3)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:05 Limerick

Lough Alina

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bird

T: M M Rice

Has beaten a total of three rivals in five starts and looks of little account.

200/1

12th

3

(16)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Lough Alina

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: M M Rice

Has beaten one rival in four starts and makes no appeal.

150/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show after a very slow start over 1m here two weeks ago; best watched.
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15th

1

(15)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Fairyhouse

Eirinn Rua

9st 11lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has beaten only a single opponent in each of her three races; safe to rule out.

100/1

11th

2

(10)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Eirinn Rua

10st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Insufficient promise in two visits to Dundalk (1m/6f) to seriously entertain here.

200/1

11th

2

(10)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Eirinn Rua

10st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Insufficient promise in two visits to Dundalk (1m/6f) to seriously entertain here.

200/1

14th
10 (14)
Bettiesee

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 6f AW (RPR 50), sister to 5f-6f winner Hot Hannah (inc 2yo/Germany), half-sister to 5f 2yo/6f winner Steve Prescott out of multiple 5f winner Toy Top; speedily bred; best watched but might be one worth watching.
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14th

10

(14)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Bettiesee

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Leanne Breen

First foal; dam placed 6f AW (RPR 50), sister to 5f-6f winner Hot Hannah (inc 2yo/Germany), half-sister to 5f 2yo/6f winner Steve Prescott out of multiple 5f winner Toy Top; speedily bred; best watched but might be one worth watching.

50/1

Non-runners

Ciantov, Soar Beyond, Star Sailor

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Payout
Exacta €23.10
Straight Forecast €22.74
Trifecta €305.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mary Shoelaces

SPOTLIGHT:

Mm Dragonfly

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hoover Dam

The Irish Sun:

Mary Shoelaces