April 05 / 16.55 Dundalk (AW)

16.55

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.90
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 74-089 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner here but bit high in the ratings since Laytown win last autumn; recent form leaves him with plenty to find although never one to rule out.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

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0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -48145 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Very consistent run of form here last winter, twice winning over this trip; creditable runs in defeat off much higher mark last twice but others probably better handicapped right now.
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 04-033 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Veteran has scored half of his 12 wins on AW; placed in claimers here recently, 7f a touch too far last time; probably regressing but handicapper giving him every chance and return to optimum trip to suit.
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14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

Form: 10000- C

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won here over 5f a year ago off 65 but well held subsequently on the turf after taking a 10lb hike; absent since June so fitness concern but back down to a reasonable mark so don't rule out.
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15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

3rd

5

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Senor Carrots

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

6/1

Form: 901-80 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner here including in December; safely held both starts since and now drops markedly in trip on yard debut.
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11th

4

(16)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Run The Jewels

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Best form on AW, rated 11lb higher in that sphere; lacks the advantage of a recent run; not an obvious contender.

14/1

13th

3

(18)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Run The Jewels

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Four-time winner, at 7f and 1m; 5f was too sharp last time but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

10th

9

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:37 Navan

Run The Jewels

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Wins have been gained up to 1m; has never run over this trip, up against it against that background.

20/1

11/2

Form: 3-5411 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a hat-trick here after wins over 7f and last month when defying 4lb rise over the minimum trip, appreciating decent pace when getting up late; up a further 5lb but this intermediate trip should suit and has to be respected; good draw too.
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7th

3

(3)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winemaker

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ex-Irish; last three wins have been on Dundalk AW, most recently over 6f in January; has won over 5f, so should go well on stable debut.

3/1

3rd

8

(15)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Added his fifth win (third on AW) when winning cosily over 6f here in January off 5lb lower (has won off a mark of 72 before); hampered when attempting to follow up over this C&D next time, finishing a 2.5l fourth; not at his best back on turf at the Curragh last time (heavy); cheekpieces on now and claims if on song.

10/1

Form: 13085- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Half of his eight wins have come at Naas, twice around this time of the year; 0-4 on AW and may just need this before anticipated turf return.
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8th

11

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Blairmayne

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Four-time course winner (three C&D); won here on last season's return from 4lb higher and has the benefit of a recent AW run this time; excuse when 7th on AW latest (blindfold off late) and could go well back here despite his advancing years.

11/1

8th

11

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Blairmayne

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Four-time course winner (three C&D); won here on last season's return from 4lb higher and has the benefit of a recent AW run this time; excuse when 7th on AW latest (blindfold off late) and could go well back here despite his advancing years.

11/1

7th

2

(13)

5th Apr 2024

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0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Blairmayne

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Half of his eight wins have come at Naas, twice around this time of the year; 0-4 on AW and may just need this before anticipated turf return.

12/1

Form: 0-1356 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come here over 7f, including on January return; slow starts have compromised his chances twice since, ran on well from the rear when back at today's trip latest; needs a good start and strong pace to be a factor here.
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6th

5

(2)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win 12 months ago; a long way below his best on last two visits.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win last April; may have needed November run after a break; probably capable of better but this looks tough under a big weight.

14/1

Form: 4-9197 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden here in January but has twice been soundly held in handicap company since, looking to barely get home; drop back in trip here could suit.
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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

15

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip in January 2024 but no win since; however, he looked an unlucky loser over 6.5f at Limerick last time when this rider's stirrup leather broke at halfway but was still a close second; should go close off 2lb higher.

4/1

14/1

Form: -03900 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but both recent runs for current yard have been poor so needs to bounce back.
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5th

15

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Did not get the best of runs over 5f at Naas last week; previous fourth over C&D was respectable; needs to reverse form with Monastere.

16/1

14th

21

(22)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Similar efforts in defeat both starts this year; travelled well at Fairyhouse last time over 6f but didn't find a lot off the bridle; coming back to this trip might help.

12/1

4th

14

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Three-time winner has run well in defeat at this venue too; ran a fine race at Navan on seasonal debut and should be involved with improvement.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 67387-

Last run: 154 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7,500gns recruit from George Boughey's yard for whom he won a pair of 5f AW novice events in 2022; Southwell third easily his best run last year, having been tried in cheekpieces; hood now fitted for Irish debut and balance of form suggests he's better at 5f.
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12th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Won for a first time on turf at Navan (5f) but then finished last at Naas; loves it around here but stall 11 looks troublesome.

14/1

13th

5

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Prolific AW performer gained a first turf success in emphatic fashion at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld) under this rider, making virtually all for a 2.25l win; this longer trip fine but raised 10lb and this is a tougher race.

9/2

9/2

Form: 91322- BF

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won in good style on yard/handicap debut at Cork last summer and ran well here last autumn over 7f; back in trip for seasonal debut and has run well fresh.
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8th

5

(11)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Talia

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won at Down Royal over this trip but well beaten up in grade at Curragh since when 2lb out of the handicap; has to rebound.

12/1

15th

12

(12)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Talia

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Lightly raced 4yo won at Cork last summer and back to form on third turf start this year when battling well after racing close up throughout to lead late over this trip at Down Royal; 4lb higher (additionally 2lb wrong) but may still have improvement in her.

12/1

5

(10)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Down Royal

Talia

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Shot up 12lb for beating 21 rivals at Cork last summer (7f, yielding); however, has shown that she can cope with this mark and had stamina to prove over 1m last week at the Curragh.

6/1

15/2

Form: 131-25 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner at 5f came back from short break with good second to Billboa and not clearest of runs when under 3l fifth to Winemaker last month; return to 6f okay and remains on a competitive mark.
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10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

11th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Listed company latest and even stiffer task awaits here.

50/1

Form: 223-17 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Spurned some opportunities before finally getting off the mark in 5f maiden here in January; sold out of Eddie Lynam's for 9,000euros good bit below best on yard debut in C&D claimer last month; opposable.
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10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

7th

1

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner over 5f here for Eddie Lynam in January; returned to form significantly when just failing to get up over 6f here last Friday; might just prefer an extra furlong but looks to have a favourite's chance here.

5/2

Non-runners

No Speed Limit, Navalny, Billboa

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Payout
Exacta €270.70
Straight Forecast €208.46
Tricast €3345.79
Trifecta €2377.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Talia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tai Sing Yeh

TOPSPEED:

No Speed Limit

The Irish Sun:

Talia

POSTDATA:

Tai Sing Yeh