March 08 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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McCandless Komatsu Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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McCandless Komatsu Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Windy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4001-3 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Recorded win for 18 months when staying on well to beat Nibra's Rainbow a C&D handicap on yard debut in December; not much to choose between her and Ten To Ten on running here four weeks ago.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 5007-3

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden comes into the reckoning following third behind Gatsby Cap in January; her best display so far, on her first run over this trip.
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15th

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Suityourselfboss

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

1-23, best on AW; good turf effort when runner-up over C&D on penultimate start; failed to reproduce that form here on latest.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 155-11 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Brought his career tally to four (3-10 at this venue) with 7f wins here within a couple of days of each other, the second one in a claimer; has gone up 9lb but may remain competitive on first run for this stable.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

4th
12 (11)
Atbay

16/1

Form: /0247- BF

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Lacks a recent run, moderate form at this venue; showed some promise on turf last season; Roscommon second on good-to-yielding over an extended 7f his stand-out run.
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12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

never better than midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out

66/1

12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

midfield

66/1

14th

11

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

16-race maiden; sent off favourite when runner-up at Roscommon in May but modest efforts thrice since including yard bow latest; first-time visor.

10/1

5th
4 (15)
Ferrybank

5/1

Form: 7784-1 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Enhanced a solid record (two wins and four places from 13 runs) at this venue with a victory over this trip six weeks ago; further progress is possible given that was his first run since last autumn.
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10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

9/2

Form: 7006-1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of promise when sixth of 15 in a 1m handicap at Gowran last autumn; came good on AW debut a fortnight ago; interesting rematch now with the vastly experienced runner-up Bucky Larson
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17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

1st

5

(16)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pascalia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came over C&D; had been running well in defeat before disappointing when favourite at Gowran last month but she's up against it on these terms from a wide draw.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23-952 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; had been running well in defeat before poor C&D run in January; more like it again on last two visits; has a realistic chance of reversing 7f form with Pascalia on these altered terms.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

8th
11 (17)
Ten To Ten

8/1

Form: 0003-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Produced massive improvement with C&D third in December; showed that was not a fluke with second placing four weeks ago; closely matched with Hurrican Helen on that basis.
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6th

14

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

Behind a couple of these at Bellewstown last week; has run his best races here but has still to land one.

20/1

6th

13

(13)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:30 Bellewstown

Ten To Ten

9st 1lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: Luke Comer

Some solid runs in defeat at Dundalk last winter over a mile but was below form on last start; has to repeat that best on turf after a break.

20/1

8th

11

(17)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ten To Ten

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

Produced massive improvement with C&D third in December; showed that was not a fluke with second placing four weeks ago; closely matched with Hurrican Helen on that basis.

8/1

10/1

Form: 3053-7 C BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winner on AW and on turf for Ross O'Sullivan; not beaten far in three 7f races since December but a bit more is needed here on first run for Sean Davis; mid-field behind River Derwent last time, but beaten only 4l.
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10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Naas

Dutch Glory

9st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show on either start for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; hard to recommend.

33/1

Form: 45060-

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
5f winner in Britain in 2021; now back with the trainer for whom he has shown his best Irish form; yet to shine on this surface.
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7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Modest on the Flat; keen and hasn't got home when well held in both starts over hurdles.

25/1

11th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

17:02 Killarney

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, headed 5 out

50/1

Form: 02138- D

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year include making all on heavy ground at Bellewstown in September off this mark; managed a good follow-up effort at Gowran on similar ground; suited by testing conditions; 0-13 AW record is a negative.
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7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 50-131 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has doubled his score at this track by winning two of his last three races; in between, beaten under 2l in third here in January; good chance off 4lb higher under the same 7lb claimer who rode him last time.
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12

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner and winner of two handicaps at this track last year; 12lb below last winning mark; poor runs here in the spring and never featured in three turf starts this year; others appeal more.

16/1

9th

14

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Gatsby Cap

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner whose two 2024 wins came at Dundalk, no turf success since 2021; has failed to reach the first ten in his two turf starts this year; little appeal.

16/1

12/1

Form: 04303-

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in three of her four starts here last year; the exception was when last of 14 behind River Derwent in November; solid third in December; needs to find a bit extra to open her account.
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13th

13

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Saoirses Lulaby

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Has finished last of 14 on last three visits here.

33/1

Form: 8-808

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ordinary maiden form; huge price when down the field in his first handicap; tongue-tie on.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Cousin Shay, Kudbegood, Nibras Rainbow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €196.80
Straight Forecast €203.47
Tricast €2000.03
Trifecta €2148.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pascalia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Super Cub

The Irish Sun:

Hurricane Helen

POSTDATA:

Bucky Larson