May 07 / 16.35 Navan

16.35

Yielding To Soft

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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 39409-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-8; not far away in a couple of his handicaps and he remains in a respected stable; may ideally want further but not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Master Dunraven

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Two-time Flat winner who is 0-7 over hurdles; had been struggling to get competitive in this code prior to his third of seven at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

2/1

8/1

Form: 0/0-45 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1m2f handicap winner at Goodwood in 2021 when with Owen Burrows; not had a lot of racing in the meantime and he only weakened out of it late on at Gowran (1m1f, soft); possible.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

3rd
13 (11)
Rotolo

25/1

Form: 00/07-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Close up on handicap debut at Naas (1m2f) in July 2022 but lightly raced since and hasn't progressed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

10th

19

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rotolo

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: W T Farrell

Started the season well with a third placing over 1m2f at Navan; next two races were at 1m4f and she failed to produce her best form; went very close over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; extra furlong should suit, strong contender

7/1

Form: 0-7249

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Running okay on the AW before finishing ninth of 23 over 1m at the Curragh; the eyeshield he has been wearing is now left off but each-way claims if holding his form.
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9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

3/1

Form: 90013- BF

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Just her second run in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Cork (good) and was then placed at Tramore; both those runs were at 1m4f but she looks quick enough for this trip; has been off since September.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

8th

9

(17)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Consistent sort on turf made winning AW debut over C&D last month, showing good attitude to hold off strong-finishing Redemptive Power; 2lb worse off with that rival now so closely matched; wide draw not ideal.

13/2

Form: 6-4740

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m; finished tailed off last week at Naas and might not stay this far.
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9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of four for trainer; three of four wins here have been at this trip, including 0.5l defeat of Una Matata in November (much better off at weights now); went close in a claimer here in December; 1m4f trip too far a week later when keen; can't be ruled out off a nice weight.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

3-13 at this venue, including a 1m claimer three weeks ago for Natalia Lupini; unconvincing handicap form before that; a long time since he has run over this trip.

6/1

12/1

Form: 45-253

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Only a length away over this far at Dundalk last time but his strike-rate of 1-32 is offputting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

10/1

Form: 70-066

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner last year; fairly solid efforts of late and was boxing on over 1m at Cork; returning to further is worth a go.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 028/8-

Last run: 305 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles when last seen and he went close in a 1m4f handicap a couple of summers ago; could be interesting off this mark under David Egan.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Duleek Street

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a maiden hurdle at Cartmel almost two years ago; not much encouragement from two runs on the Flat this season.

14/1

5

(14)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:07 Bellewstown

Duleek Street

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler; Flat form does not amount to much; moderate run at Leopardstown in April after a lengthy break; others make more appeal.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:25 Leopardstown

Duleek Street

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

33/1

14/1

Form: 0769-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 4l in a couple of handicaps last summer but his form has steadily gone cold; getting away from heavy ground should at least help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 54 on the Flat on soft ground; 0-2 over hurdles and was beaten 23l on latest at Ballinrobe when sent off at 40-1; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.

50/1

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 54 on the Flat on soft ground; 0-2 over hurdles and was beaten 23l on latest at Ballinrobe when sent off at 40-1; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.

50/1

11th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

17:12 Ballinrobe

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield

100/1

16/1

Form: 0730-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole placing in ten starts came in a 1m Gowran handicap last October; not achieved much in either run since and she's unproven over this far.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Sunday Evening

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

soon pressed leader, disputed lead over 4f out, led narrowly from 3f out, headed and weakened from over 2f out

25/1

14th

14

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Sunday Evening

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

soon pressed leader, disputed lead over 4f out, led narrowly from 3f out, headed and weakened from over 2f out

25/1

18

(4)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Sunday Evening

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole placing in ten starts came in a 1m Gowran handicap last October; not achieved much in either run since and she's unproven over this far.

16/1

Form: 7-00

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
No closer than 21l on the Flat or under National Hunt rules; lightly raced and handicaps could see her in a better light, but hardly the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Crystals Heir

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Brings weak form claims from the Flat and beaten out of sight in a Sligo maiden hurdle latest; tongue-tie tried here but makes little appeal.

14/1

12th

4

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:15 Sligo

Crystals Heir

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Brings weak form claims and was midfield in a low-grade Flat handicap at Navan on Saturday.

33/1

8th

20

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Crystals Heir

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Well beaten in maidens and handicaps lately off low marks and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

20/1

Form: 689-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beat last week's Punchestown winner Familiar Dreams in a bumper last May; has become bitterly disappointing given that level of form and was behind some of these at Gowran two weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Young Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.

5/1

Form: 340-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Third in a 1m2f claimer at Fairyhouse on only start for Ger Lyons; some positives to take from his recent handicap debut at Gowran (1m1f), going down by 10l; bit to find with Jawhary on that run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Roman Harry

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: S M Duffy

Good run on AW last time; hard to win with (2-41); looks held by Methgal on Leopardstown running before more recent third behind another of today's rivals, Comfort Line.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing 50-1 shock in 7f course claimer in December; creditable efforts in two handicaps here since for new yard; below best on softish ground at Leopardstown eight days ago but player back on this surface.

15/2

7th

4

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Roman Harry

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing a 50-1 shock in a Dundalk claimer in December (7f); creditable efforts in two handicaps back at that venue for new yard; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 0/65-0 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The last of three wins in Britain was over two years ago; close fourth in a hurdle on stable debut last August but offered little back on the Flat at Leopardstown a month ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

10

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

Sandyman

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner; never in the first three over hurdles, though has shown some ability in handicaps at Downpatrick; needs to improve from stable debut at Fairyhouse in November.

22/1

14th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Sandyman

12st 0lb

J: Evie Pierce

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner has been regressive in the last while and has lots to find.

100/1

16th
3 (17)
Arbaawi

13/2

Form: 7-8813

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has won over 6f, 7f and 1m so has stamina to prove over this new trip; if he does stay then looks in good enough form to take a hand.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

8

(12)

29th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 20y

15:03 Tipperary

Arbaawi

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

AW winner has also won on soft and is quite versatile trip-wise too; 1m2f was probably too far at Navan last time, could be a contender back in trip here.

14/1

16th

3

(17)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Arbaawi

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has won over 6f, 7f and 1m so has stamina to prove over this new trip; if he does stay then looks in good enough form to take a hand.

13/2

3

(17)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Arbaawi

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has won over 6f, 7f and 1m so has stamina to prove over this new trip; if he does stay then looks in good enough form to take a hand.

13/2

Form: 5-3178

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
7f winner on heavy in March; just mid-division in his subsequent starts at 7f/1m; only previous run over 1m2f (fourth of 14) was on the sharper Dundalk circuit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

15

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game.

14/1

7th

11

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has done a lot of racing since C&D win off 47 just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 48-race career; solid third in C&D handicap earlier this month; raced keenly from wide draw at Gowran on latest; contender at his best.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0017-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1m2f AW winner in November off 6lb lower and wasn't beaten far back there next time; has yet prove himself as effective on grass and Leopardstown a month ago failed to quash those concerns.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 26 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win last month; 5lb higher mark to contend with but every chance if he can put in a repeat performance.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Sole win came over C&D in 2023; generally struggled since joining this yard and didn't show anything at the Curragh last month.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €63.03
Tricast €671.57

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Elsa's Pride

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Status Green

POSTDATA:

Master Dunraven

SPOTLIGHT:

Duleek Street