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

13

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating,

10/1

1st

16

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here last month; third behind two of these rivals at Down Royal a fortnight ago; 3lb out of the handicap.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f Curragh handicap last month (good; 3lb lower); did well to be a close fourth next time after getting upset in the stalls and was reportedly tight for room in his last race; respected off what's still a competitive mark.

5/1

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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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

7th

16

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

8st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Two of her three wins have come over 5f at this track; has finished last on both starts this term; hard to fancy against that background, despite her liking for this course.

25/1

6th

4

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Mary Shoelaces

9st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won for the third time (all over 5f) when scoring at the Curragh last October off a 5lb lower mark; well below that level on seasonal debut but can come on for that; has run well in defeat here.

5/1

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

OR:

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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2nd

9

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Little Empire

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; remains 10lb above his last turf win but not beaten far off 2lb higher on latest at Musselburgh (7f, good); conditions to suit here and he could go well.

12/1

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

OR:

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

OR:

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