July 12 / 13.25 Dundalk (AW)

13.25

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Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

Form: 051-20 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Rockingham at the Curragh but likeable mare had gone close in another premier handicap there on seasonal debut; has won twice here and capable of a big run although 6f is probably her optimum trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Little Queenie

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

C&D winner bounced back to form with a neck second behind Fair Taxes at Navan (5f, good) three weeks ago, hanging right close to home; should be thereabouts again off the same mark.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Little Queenie

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time AW winner with two turf wins; two turf runs this term well below best, hanging right at the Curragh last time when well behind Keke; hard to fancy.

12/1

Form: 22-790 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only win came on turf at two but this is his best surface and thrice runner-up over C&D, including to a well-handicapped filly in last year's renewal; last couple of AW runs were poor after which he was gelded; sharper for recent Curragh outing after four months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(6)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

disputed lead, lost position when edged right and bumped rival over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got a 10lb hike for winning over C&D in November, initially adapted well, obtaining a second place 12 days later; more recent form has been uninspiring, though he should benefit from a return to this trip after last Friday's 5f run.

9/2

Form: -15970 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 6f here and that is his optimum trip; has never won over 5f and that is more of a concern than moderate recent efforts on turf; new yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

Form: 0-7629 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Another in the ruck at the Curragh in the Rockingham, having won it last year, but fine second at Navan the time before and real 5f specialist has won over C&D.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Harrys Hill

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Seven-time turf winner, including the Rockingham Handicap in 2023; now makes a quick appearance after a solid effort in taking fourth place behind Keke in the same big Curragh sprint on Sunday.

7/2

4th

9

(14)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Harrys Hill

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Seven-time turf winner including this race in 2023 off 3lb lower; closely matched with The Highway Rat on their meeting at Navan (5f, good) last month; below par at Tipperary latest but likes it here and has likely been aimed at this; not without a chance.

14/1

14/1

Form: 9-5129 C

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
His seven wins have come over 7f/9f including 1m win here in February; good second in Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton in March; back from a break and readily opposable on first try at 5f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Final Voyage

10st 9lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: J P Murtagh

Beaten roughly 3l by Masoun at Leopardstown 16 days ago and he's an AW specialist (7-33 on AW, 0-9 on turf) whose best efforts have come over shorter trips; others more convincing.

12/1

2

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Final Voyage

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time AW winner who is yet to score on turf, first run on turf for long time when staying on late after slow start in Curragh premier handicap last month; better for that, don't rule out.

12/1

11/2

Form: 085810 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In and out but very capable on his day, as when landing Group 3 at Newbury last year; in common with several of these, was down the field at the Curragh on Derby weekend but had impressed when beating Arnhem at Navan in June; the problem is that his AW form (in three attempts) is modest and handicapper makes him a 10lb better horse on the grass.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(7)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Thunderbear

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Last won in June 2024 off 99 at Navan; went close over C&D in October off 96 and went close in two Listed races subsequently; good effort behind a couple of these rivals at Navan on seasonal return and not discounted.

15/2

3rd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Thunderbear

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Last year's winner off 4lb lower didn't win again but ended season in fine form when placed in Listed contests at the Curragh, Naas and Doncaster; lacks a recent run this time but has to be respected back in handicap company.

5/2

Form: 517-26 CD

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner in November and touched off in C&D handicap in February; off four months and this company looks too hot for her.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Maggie McGrath

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent towards far side, weakened and tenderly handled inside final furlong

12/1

9th

3

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Maggie McGrath

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

7th

11

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Maggie McGrath

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

C&D maiden winner in November and touched off in C&D handicap in February; off four months and this company looks too hot for her.

12/1

Form: 891188 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Gained seventh win at this venue, but first over this trip, in April; wouldn't mind his poor efforts on turf since because this is his surface but winning off this mark is probably beyond him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(8)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Jered Maddox

10st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

in rear up the centre

7/1

13th

1

(8)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Jered Maddox

10st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

in rear up the centre

7/1

9th

8

(5)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Jered Maddox

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Prolific on AW/beach in Ireland; as good as ever when winning a 5f handicap at Dundalk 16 days ago; 3lb higher mark to defy against deeper opposition.

10/1

4/1

Form: 286-76 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Smart 5f form at two, a winner here and second three times in Listed contests, once here; two runs in stakes company over 6f this year, ran okay at Navan but last of six at Naas; this is his trip and has to be respected on first run in a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(2)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama

9st 8lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

Smart 5f form at two, a winner here and second three times in Listed contests, once here; two runs in stakes company over 6f this year, ran okay at Navan but last of six at Naas; this is his trip and has to be respected on first run in a handicap.

4/1

6th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Alabama

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

6th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Alabama

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

7/1

Form: 413630 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth course win in February; got no run at the Curragh last time having been placed over this trip at Cork the time before; well exposed but couldn't rule him out with visor back on for first time in over a year.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Came on from his return to win an AW handicap off this mark and not disgraced twice since, not getting the clearest of runs on either occasion; capable at this level and Colin Keane now takes over; shortlisted.

14/1

12

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Third runner for yard; eight-time winner is 3-30 on turf; won at Dundalk in April off 82 for this rider; ran better than bare result back on turf when behind a few of these at Naas latest (6f, gd-yld); was 4.25l behind Keke on last visit to this venue last August and with rider's claim is 15lb better off here; interesting from decent draw.

9/1

12

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Third runner for yard; eight-time winner is 3-30 on turf; won at Dundalk in April off 82 for this rider; ran better than bare result back on turf when behind a few of these at Naas latest (6f, gd-yld); was 4.25l behind Keke on last visit to this venue last August and with rider's claim is 15lb better off here; interesting from decent draw.

9/1

OUR TIP
11th
1 (1)
Arnhem

8/1

Form: 400270 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Gained just second career win at the Curragh last summer but ruined his mark when third in a C&D conditions race in October; second to Thunderbear at Navan in June and may turn that form around on this surface but probably placed at best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Arnhem

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fair effort on first turf run for this yard, over 5f at Musselburgh in May, but he was out with the washing over 6f at York recently and he's won just once in the best part of five years; cheekpieces discarded.

25/1

18th

1

(20)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Arnhem

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Didn't run badly at Musselburgh four weeks ago (5f, good) but this is more competitive and he looks to have his work cut out if he's to end a losing run of 20; cheekpieces now return.

20/1

18th

1

(20)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Arnhem

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Didn't run badly at Musselburgh four weeks ago (5f, good) but this is more competitive and he looks to have his work cut out if he's to end a losing run of 20; cheekpieces now return.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €48.76
Tricast €733.48

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thunderbear

TOPSPEED:

Maggie McGrath

The Irish Sun:

Little Queenie

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry's Hill

POSTDATA:

Thunderbear