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

6

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Little Queenie

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Likeable mare ran a cracking race on her seasonal return in a median auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good) when just 0.5l behind the winner Tango Flare; rated just 92, however, so looks to be out of her depth in this grade (failed to trouble the judge in three previous runs in stakes company).

25/1

3rd

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Little Queenie

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including three on turf; won off 87 at Navan last August (6f, yielding); well-beaten when last seen at Dundalk in February; has gone well fresh before so worth a market check on return.

15/2

9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Dontspoilasale

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won at Dundalk (6f, AW) in January but he's not come close to that form since and was was well held on recent stable debut; now goes back up in trip but he's 1-19 on turf and others are preferred.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dundalk regular who's done most racing over further, usually ridden prominently, and been off for three months; would want to see some market confidence for his new yard.

20/1

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
Date / Going /
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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner, including twice over C&D; no joy yet this season; ran better than the bare result from 10lb out of the handicap in the Rockingham; finished well in the recent Naas event won by Sovereign Cry; not ruled out.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Harrys Hill

9st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner including over C&D; no joy yet this season but ran better than the bare result from miles out of the handicap at the Curragh last weekend; this more realistic and lurking on a dangerous mark.

11/1

10th

17

(16)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Harrys Hill

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Very experienced sort who has recorded two of his nine wins at this track; up against it from 10lb out of the handicap.

50/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

23th

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

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.
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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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner; was close up in third behind Clonmacash at Dundalk in April; second there on latest, reversing form with Clonmacash in the process; has the merit of being a C&D winner; definite chance for 10lb claimer who has made the frame in three of the five Irish races she has ridden in.

7/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

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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