April 13 / 18.20 Dundalk (AW)

18.20

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  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7-3227

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; finished second twice over C&D in March; favourite on the second occasion; not quite up to scratch here last week; solid chance if rebounding from that.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 00-45

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when roughly 4l fourth in a C&D maiden in January; met some trouble in running when fifth here on handicap debut; may do better.
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5th

2

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama Calling

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Below form at Cork last time and her best form is at 1m with cut in the ground so might be vulnerable dropped to 7f here from near the top of the weights.

8/1

11th

9

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Alabama Calling

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent

10/1

3rd
8 (7)
Chummie

10/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 0/41-0 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Long-priced C&D winner last November; failed to beat a single rival here on latest; seems to have two ways of running.
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12th

8

(17)

7th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Chummie

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: T M Walsh

Probably found 6f too sharp at Laytown last time; previous C&D third gives her a chance; won off this minimum mark over C&D in November 2023.

8/1

12th

8

(17)

7th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Chummie

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: T M Walsh

Probably found 6f too sharp at Laytown last time; previous C&D third gives her a chance; won off this minimum mark over C&D in November 2023.

8/1

9th

7

(12)

16th Sep 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Chummie

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T M Walsh

Lacks a recent run but comes into the reckoning on her best Dundalk form; fourth in a claimer at this meeting last year; first time with tongue-tie.

8/1

13/2

Form: 5952-5 CD BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2020 and went agonisingly close to gaining a second C&D win in December when beaten a nose by a well-handicapped rival who has won again since; did not quite match that form on his latest run two months ago
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6th

10

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Leabaland

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came in May 2022 off 58; okay runs of late over 1m1f, not one to rule out with talented rider's claim and drop back to 1m to suit.

8/1

11

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came over C&D in May 2022 off 58; definite promise in recent Leopardstown flat return so worth consideration.

7/1

5th

15

(19)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner with two wins on turf; last win came at Gowran in 2022 (1m1f, good); returned from a 297-day absence when beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle in May; best watched.

20/1

Form: -13100 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; won from basement 47 mark in January and defied 6lb higher mark three starts back; a long way below his best on his two most recent starts.
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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

Form: 52-224 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Highly consistent in handicaps here in recent months, runner-up over 6f on two occasions since taking the same place over 7f just before Christmas; hard to be sure if she will be as effective over this trip; should be in the mix if she stays.
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18

(18)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 29 starts; went close on occasions last year (5f-7f), far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month; champion jockey stays loyal so more expected of.

12/1

15th

12

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Irish Rumour

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 28 starts; placed in three of her nine races last year, and lost out by only a nose in an 18-runner contest at Fairyhouse in September; fair chance if she can run to that level on her first outing since a satisfactory Dundalk run in November.

8/1

10/1

Form: 299-06 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, including last July, and twice second in November; out of the money on his last four visits, though not a bad effort in sixth last week.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

6/1

Form: 26-619 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come over this C&D and gained the latest of those in the middle of last month; drawn widest of all when down the field in a race in which Super Cub (third reserve) was second here last week.
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12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Feature This

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising efforts towards the end of last term shortly after joining this yard but poor form so far this season; best form on AW and best turf effort came on good.

40/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

Form: 486574 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D last December, bringing his course tally to six (ten wins overall in a very busy career); has been showing a consistent level of form in recent months; needs to find a bit extra.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

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

OUR TIP

Form: 377210 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went close to defying a wide draw here three starts ago and improved for the step up in trip when winning over C&D two weeks ago; things failed to work out for him here last week; solid chance if that performance is forgiven; reunited with Siobhan Rutledge now.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

20/1

Form: 06-700 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over C&D; long losing run at present; struggled last time in a race in which Suityourselfboss was second.
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11th

11

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Kudbegood

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

towards rear, brief headway under 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

11th

11

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Kudbegood

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

towards rear

20/1

14/1

Form: 40-7

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Fair debut at Roscommon; mild promise on the second of two C&D maiden runs; worth a market check on handicap debut
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Wonderwalk

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of two hurdle starts, poor last time.

50/1

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

17:23 Down Royal

Wonderwalk

10st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Unplaced in 15 starts under rules, including sole attempt over hurdles at Wexford last time when a 13.5l sixth (2m1f, good); big improvement needed

50/1

6th

14

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Wexford

Wonderwalk

10st 8lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Poor Flat maiden makes no appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

Form: 41700-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have come over 7f on testing ground; unplaced in five starts at this venue; has changed stable.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

14th
12 (12)
Shall I Walk

33/1

Form: 04009-

Last run: 143 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; 66-1 when finishing towards the rear on her handicap debut at Bellewstown; same price when down the field over a longer trip here in November.
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14th

12

(12)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Shall I Walk

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second after 1f, weakened from under 2f out

33/1

14th

12

(12)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Shall I Walk

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second after 1f

33/1

9th

13

(6)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shall I Walk

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Ordinary form in maidens; 66-1 when finishing towards the rear on her handicap debut at Bellewstown; no AW experience.

50/1

Non-runners

Lady Delila, Double Martini, Super Cub

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Payout
Exacta €65.50
Straight Forecast €64.58
Tricast €848.51
Trifecta €922.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Irish Rumour

The Irish Sun:

Bungle Inthedesert

SPOTLIGHT:

Leabaland

POSTDATA:

Sunset Nova