April 13 / 18.20 Dundalk (AW)

18.20

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 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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2nd

7

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Suityourselfboss

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

took keen hold, prominent, bit short of room over 2f out, went second inside final 110yds

20/1

2nd

7

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Suityourselfboss

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

took keen hold, prominent, bit short of room over 2f out, went second inside final 110yds

20/1

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

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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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10th

9

(7)

12th Jul 2024

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1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Leabaland

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

Doesn't appear to stay over hurdles (tailed off last time) but this is more his scene and has been running quite well at this venue; one to consider.

8/1

7th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Leabaland

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M M Lynch

Capable Flat performer at an ordinary level; stamina looked an issue when previously seen over hurdles.

100/1

7th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Leabaland

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: M M Lynch

Capable Flat performer at an ordinary level; stamina looked an issue when previously seen over hurdles.

100/1

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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4th

9

(8)

19th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John C McConnell

Has regressed since winning twice at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) early last year, but is now 5lb lower than for the most recent and his respected Irish stable is 2-2 here this month; major player, all the more so if backed.

9/1

4th

9

(8)

19th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John C McConnell

Has regressed since winning twice at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) early last year, but is now 5lb lower than for the most recent and his respected Irish stable is 2-2 here this month; major player, all the more so if backed.

9/1

8th

5

(10)

4th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gatsby Cap

9st 7lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Four-time course winner (7f-1m) and hasn't had much racing since the latest of those 14 months ago; only midfield last week but 1m2f form isn't that convincing and he was returning from an absence; better expected back at 1m.

10/1

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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8th

3

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

led towards far side, headed but prominent 1f out

7/1

3

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Flew home to snatch second here off 60 last August (5f, good); went one better under this rider at Navan (5f, good) off 62 next time; some decent runs in defeat since; can go well fresh; should be on the premises.

7/1

12th

3

(16)

13th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Irish Rumour

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

towards rear

16/1

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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5th

12

(11)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

9st 9lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

18/1

5th

12

(11)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

9st 9lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

18/1

10th

9

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:20 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

9st 9lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

One of pair for local yard; four-time C&D winner off marks ranging from 48-60; always entitled to consideration around here but she might need to come down the weights a bit.

16/1

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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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Feature This

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

40/1

14th

10

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Feature This

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

40/1

13th

21

(4)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Feature This

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

First reserve; 4-24 on the AW and 1-11 on turf, the win coming over C&D last May off 55; remains 3lb higher and the visor and tongue tie go on; engaged to run at Dundalk on Friday night.

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

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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

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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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4th

5

(6)

11th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

midfield

3/1

4th

5

(6)

11th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

One of three for yard; gained second 1m course win on latest off 50 for this jockey and has been hiked up 6lb; his 7f form isn't as good so the drop back in trip has to be viewed as a negative; others appeal more at this trip.

3/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner a year ago off 9lb higher but has achieved precious little since then despite plenty of tweaks with headgear.

20/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(9)

13th Apr 2024

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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

14

(16)

20th Dec 2024

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1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wonderwalk

8st 10lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: V C Ward

Well beaten in six handicaps this year, three of them here, although did produce an improved display over 2m last month; more needed back over 1m4f.

33/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(6)

6th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Purring Along

9st 8lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Aidan Melia

All three wins on testing ground on turf over 7f; placed over 1m and respectable run over 7f latest but mark is on the high side at present.

15/2

9th

9

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Purring Along

9st 8lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Aidan Melia

All three wins on testing ground on turf over 7f; placed over 1m and respectable run over 7f latest but mark is on the high side at present.

15/2

5th

9

(14)

13th Nov 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Purring Along

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Aidan Melia

Won readily from 26 rivals on the first of three Curragh runs last month on first run for her new trainer; unplaced five days later; produced a fine effort from 8lb out of the handicap ten days ago, finishing seventh of 26.

10/1

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

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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

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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