April 05 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.20
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 9170-6 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win since 2021 and all his best form is over further than this; needs more in first-time visor.
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8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 008-28 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 25 starts came at this venue over further; only narrowly denied by Gatsby Cap on his penultimate start over C&D but failed to build on that back over further latest.
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No Results Found

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0000-2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but came in for some market support when runner-up (beaten half a length) over C&D last week in first-time cheekpieces (retained); should go well from 3lb higher.
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12th

21

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Daonethatgotaway

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mark Fahey

Five-time winner, two on turf, both over a mile on good; in good form on the AW lately, won 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; 0.75l second to Unterberg 14 days ago on AW; needs a good pace to aim at and trip a bit sharp; soft ground would be a concern.

18/1

2nd

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip when a neck too good for today's rival Benavente last month; had reached the first three in six consecutive races before last week's fourth of nine in a race in which Beauparc beat Voice Of Reason

13/2

4th

5

(4)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip last time under today's rider; needs more raised 5lb to a career-high mark but likely to be involved.

9/2

Form: -48657 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent sort from this sort of mark these days but below form a fortnight ago; won over 7f here earlier in the campaign; C&D winner but probably a shade more effective at 7f; others preferred.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

5th
13 (1)
Inverbrena

40/1

Form: 00-97

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Struggled at big prices in maidens; beaten over 4l in 7f handicap latest and not sure to appreciate 1m.
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13th

16

(12)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Inverbrena

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Not beaten far in a couple of Dundalk handicaps for David Harvey; stable have a strong candidate in Mayo For Sam but this one could run well if handling the ground.

6/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (17)
Akmaam

12/1

Form: 4070-0 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D just over a year ago but didn't beat a rival over 7f here when last seen in February; was out of form towards the end of last season and has a bit to prove here; widest draw.
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14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

Form: 2280-4 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; did well to make up a lot of ground when beaten 1l here last week; up 1lb and while her losing run of nearly three years is off-putting, she can't be ruled out.
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5

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

International Lady

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Record of 2-32 on the Flat; best of three maiden hurdle runs was when third at Downpatrick over 2m2f; was keen and not all that fluent last time; this trip is a question.

14/1

6th

4

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:58 Fairyhouse

International Lady

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Dual Flat winner although tricky as well (twice refused to race); best around a mile on the level but seems to stay okay; two nice runs over hurdles, placed over a bit further at Dowwnpatrick last month.

13/2

3rd

5

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

International Lady

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Limited ability as a Flat handicapper (2-32); refused to race (not the first time) at Bellewstown in July; plenty of improvement needed from last month's hurdling debut at Kilbeggan.

12/1

3/1

Form: 04-351 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when recording a 3.5l success here last week and that effort possibly worth marking up having made his challenge up against the far rail (unfavoured here in recent times); 10lb higher but hit previous win came off this mark and can't be ruled out.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

midfield

14/1

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely.

25/1

5th

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

Form: 000680 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
First reserve; sole win in 34 starts came in a 6f claimer here; shown nothing in two starts at this trip.
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12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

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0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

20/1

Form: 07U0-6

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.
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12

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Angel Of The Sea

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in seven runs so far; yet to show that she stays a trip like this; others preferred.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.

20/1

10th

10

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.

20/1

10/1

Form: 0-1310 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; won from basement mark in January and defied 6lb higher mark on his penultimate start; poor run over C&D last month but he's the type to bounce back.
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12

(5)

12th Jul 2025

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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

12th
12 (15)
Gianh River

33/1

Form: /08-00

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in six runs so far including handicap debut last time.
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No Results Found

7/1

Form: 3-9527 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; hasn't won since claimer success in 2022; only beaten 1l over 7f on penultimate start but not as good back over this trip last month; each-way claims but vulnerable for win purposes.
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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

33/1

Form: 13/95- CD

Last run: 420 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022 and ran well in defeat in two of her three subsequent runs but likely to need this after 420 days off.
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20th

10

(10)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Malaysian

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win came on AW in 2022; likely to need this after 461 days off

33/1

14th

9

(4)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Malaysian

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: H D McGuigan

C&D winner in 2022 and ran well in defeat in two of her three subsequent runs but likely to need this after 420 days off.

33/1

Non-runners

Curley Rose, Pascalia, Love Mocha

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €259.90
Straight Forecast €209.94
Tricast €758.69
Trifecta €1416.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Daonethatgotaway

RP RATINGS (IRE):

International Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Zahee

POSTDATA:

Sunset Nova