March 22 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 433-31 C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Rarely out of the money before off the mark at sixth attempt in 1m2f maiden here in January, seeing it out well in first-time blinkers; didn't convince on only previous attempt at this trip but gelded since last run and seems to be maturing; opening mark workable.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Squire Danagher

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

First Flat start since 2024 when he came home strongly to win slowly run 1m6f handicap at Sandown (good; 50-1) on his stable debut in June; the searchlights had to be switched on at Goodwood (soft) three weeks ago, and stamina for this far remains unproven, but he could bounce back on the forecast better ground.

10/1

9th

4

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Squire Danagher

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up over hurdles on final two runs for Ben Pauling but he won his two previous Flat races when trained in Ireland and belatedly completed a hat-trick when coming from last to first despite steady fractions in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown in June (good); raised a fair 5lb; showed some early promise on slow ground.

7/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 235-53 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again.
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3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2024

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

slightly awkward start, towards rear

8/1

2nd

5

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

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1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Revival

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 221-85 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times before getting off the mark for Ger Lyons in C&D claimer in December; good bit to find however on both handicap runs since off today's mark.
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10th

10

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Banana Three

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over hurdles last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; fair third over 1m5f at this venue seven weeks ago; could feature

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Banana Three

10st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest.

5/1

5th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Banana Three

12st 0lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago.

20/1

20/1

Form: 300-33 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden on this card last year but decidedly mixed form in handicaps since, possibly not getting 2m latest; others preferred.
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9th

1

(16)

12th Jul 2024

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1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Eskimo Komet

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

Course maiden winner over 7f; some good runs since then and ran in a German Group 2 before finishing close up under a positive ride over this far at Limerick; not far away.

5/1

3rd

3

(12)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Eskimo Komet

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Luke Comer

prominent throughout, challenging 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on but lost second final strides

10/1

4th

7

(11)

22nd Mar 2024

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1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eskimo Komet

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Won 7f maiden on this card last year but decidedly mixed form in handicaps since, possibly not getting 2m latest; others preferred.

20/1

Form: /0-054 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022 off 76; lightly raced last year and steady improvement in three runs this year, latest when decent fourth (Palace Rock and Celtic Revival ahead) over today's trip under a positive ride; 2lb lower here and not one to rule out.
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3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

12

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fascinating Shadow

12st 0lb

J: Christopher Brabson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Long losing run and rating leaves him with loads to find with some of these.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-1 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo was having only second career start when comfortably landing odds in C&D maiden here last month; good chance his opening mark is workable and market support likely significant.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

How About No

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a Catterick novice hurdle in January 2025 (1m7f, soft); was then off for 305 days and hasn't run quite as well since; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

How About No

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has largely consistent form but needs progress to land this competitive handicap and double his hurdles tally; steps back up in distance (placed over 2m4f in Ireland).

14/1

5th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

How About No

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won over 1m4f for Joseph O'Brien; added a five-runner novice hurdle on second run for this yard on New Year's Day; doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut and has an absence to overcome.

10/1

16/1

Form: 99600- CD

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner for Jim Bolger and winning hurdler for Brendan Duke; form here last autumn was well below best and others preferred now on return.
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8th

19

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Bold Approach

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

prominent, went second after 3f, led 5f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

4th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Bold Approach

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon led on inner

16/1

Form: 6/409- C

Last run: 112 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose performer for Ronan McNally including winning 2m handicap here; yet to hit form for current yard but handicapper giving him a chance.
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9th

3

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran ran a fine race over fences at Ballinrobe (2m4f, yld-sft) in June but didn't back it up at Killarney on latest (2m1f, gd-yld); hasn't won over hurdles since 2021 and would prefer softer ground; new headgear combination tried now.

16/1

6th

5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran's most recent win came in this race last year off 2lb lower; rediscovered form in the spring in 2m4f veterans' handicaps, finishing fine third at Haydock and good second (having hit last) at Ballinrobe; has to be considered.

10/1

12/1

Form: 23330- CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Last win came over C&D in November 2022 off 1lb higher; some good runs in defeat last autumn although tame effort when last seen in December; rider's 10lb claim a positive.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

Form: 0031-1 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Thriving for current trainer, recording back-to-back wins in December/January over today's trip and when just holding on over 1m2f; up an aggregate of 9lb for those wins but should still be competitive.
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8th

4

(15)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Unterberg

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Has a fine 6-12 record on AW, but 1-23 on turf; one of his better efforts when fourth behind course specialist Dragon Of Malta at Listowel.

14/1

4th

14

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Unterberg

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Laura Hourigan

Has a fine 6-12 record on AW, but 1-22 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March, moderate turf form since then.

20/1

9th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Unterberg

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (six wins) but just 1-21 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf of late; jockey booking encouraging off a reduced mark.

14/1

9/2

Form: 44-223 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner but has proved expensive to follow at times in handicaps, including over C&D a fortnight ago when decent third, having every chance; should be thereabouts but possible stronger finishers here.
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14th

10

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Palace Rock

9st 5lb

J: Megan de Souza-Wearen

T: Francis Casey

Rated 125 over hurdles; sole Flat win on AW in 2021; not seen since pulled up over fences in early 2025; best watched.

50/1

5

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 29y

13:00 Naas

Palace Rock

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Francis Casey

127-rated hurdler; three runs over fences and not seen since falling in a Limerick handicap chase in October; needs to find a bit more here.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €32.80
Straight Forecast €39.70
Tricast €454.52
Trifecta €333.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Squire Danagher

The Irish Sun:

How About No

TOPSPEED:

Celtic Revival

POSTDATA:

Palace Rock

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Squire Danagher