March 22 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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  • 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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1st

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Squire Danagher

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear.

16/1

16

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Squire Danagher

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Well beaten over 2m here on stable/hurdle debut in May and ran to just a fair level when placed over that trip on next two outings; however, last year's useful Irish Flat form over middle-distance/staying trips in headgear offers hope he can improve over hurdles now he's upped to 2m4f with a visor refitted; interesting.

12/1

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

Standard

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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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

5th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Banana Three

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner on AW placed on three of six attempts hurdling, including 2m1f maiden here last summer; absent since never featuring in Leopardstown handicap at Christmas but has run well fresh and has the form to feature.

7/2

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

Standard

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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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

2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

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

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Unterberg

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Loves Dundalk and won three in a row there in the spring (10.5f/1m4f); sole turf win came here last summer over 1m1f (off 60) and will be sharper for Roscommon run after nearly three months off; AW mark of 87; turf mark of 78 reflects his good AW form earlier in the year, rather than his actual achievements on grass.

11/1

8th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Unterberg

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Six-time Dundalk winner, including three in a row there during February/March; turf record is modest (1-18), and he is 11lb higher than when fourth at Naas on his final start last season.

6/1

12th

1

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Unterberg

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

6-11 over 10.7f-1m4f at Dundalk, including winning his last three under Rory Mulligan; 4lb higher mark and different track pose questions, but not opposed lightly.

11/2

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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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

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