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StandardFriday Night Lights Are Back At Dundalk Handicap
- Prize money: £5900
- 0m 7f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £20.00
- Place: £5.60
Form: 344800 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Ended a losing run when getting his head back in front at Dundalk (7f) in September; however, yet to show his best form at 5f and entitled to need this after 301 days off. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
11th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (16) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time winner (including four at this track); has looked regressive the last couple of years and was beaten out of sight at Naas last month; hopes rest on a return to the AW from a falling mark; wide draw doesn't help. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 5-5656 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Dismal form in four outings (two this season) since winning at Dundalk in November 2024; can be ruled out. |
20/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: -13202 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
29th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 25y |
9st 13lb |
AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help. |
12/1 |
|
3 (9) |
29th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 25y |
9st 13lb |
AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 440001 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Took her Irish trainer's record with runners here to 3-8 when justifying favouritism over C&D four days ago; that came in a 0-55 handicap that panned out nicely and this is tougher under the penalty, but she's respected. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 (12) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Irish raider who is on a dangerous mark but her last win was 13 months ago and she's been inconsistent this year; comes with risks attached and she's untried on Tapeta. |
7/2 |
|
8th 10 (10) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 6lb |
One of her six wins came here; placed over C&D last year, but yet to win over 1m. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 21-123 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (2) |
22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 15y |
9st 4lb |
Best run this season was in a C&D handicap in May; not beaten far in a Roscommon handicap last month; local stable's runners are always well primed for this meeting; no surprise should he run well, despite never having won on grass. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (9) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 8lb |
Dual AW winner yet to strike on turf; back from a year off when third on yard debut at Listowel in May; well beaten since. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 75354
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (14) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
prominent, soon went second, weakened inside final furlong, lost fourth towards finish |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 (2) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Remains a maiden after five starts but she has ability and ran well on her sole AW start when third here over a mile in July; her opening mark is fair and she should go well from an inside draw. |
9/1 |
|
4th 12 (11) |
3rd Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 306-0
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
10st 0lb |
1m2f winner in May; very consistent lately, but has gone up 9lb in total for three seconds and doesn't want it too soft. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Lost his form in midsummer but his fortunes have been more positive in two starts for this yard, just failing to get up over 6f at Laytown last time; low draw might mean he will need some luck in running, but a leading contender if all goes well. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 45-900
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (6) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 40-0
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (2) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Back-to-back wins in C&D handicaps during August 2025; now 3lb lower than for the last of those and a slow start was no help back here last time, having previously hinted at a return to form at Naas; the return of a hood should be a good thing. |
12/1 |
|
9th 2 (8) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D last year, including this race; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best on first two runs this year; step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse; big chance after fifth in Naas race won by Zheleznaya Dama. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (10) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Landed back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown last year; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best first two runs this year, but step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse 33 days ago; definite each-way chance. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 330660 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (9) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose. |
20/1 |
|
9 (7) |
3rd Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (17) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days. |
8/1 |
28/1
Form: 430008 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (14) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings. |
28/1 |
|
14th 14 (14) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings. |
28/1 |
14/1
Form: 626254
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (7) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Has done most of his racing in Britain this year despite being trained in Ireland; best effort when a short-head second at Ayr over 1m in July; disappointed on all three starts at this track; blinkers are now reached for but he is at least running well at present. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, going best 3f out, hung right and weakened gradually inside final furlong |
7/1 |
|
5 (1) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 5lb |
Has pulled hard in a hood a couple of times since handicapping and there's a danger he will do so again with cheekpieces added; otherwise he holds obvious claims on last month's Ayr near-miss upped 3lb. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 1-0440 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (3) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time winner over 5f-7f on turf in Ireland but has beaten a total of one rival in two runs at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) for this yard; first-time hood and the return of a tongue-tie needs to make a big difference. |
25/1 |
|
18th 17 (14) |
10th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Won twice in 2023; failed to score last season; beat 22 rivals at the Curragh in June; not beaten far in her last two races; one of three runners for her trainer, a senior rider aboard in each case; ground-versatile. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-2439
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (7) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y |
9st 13lb |
Four-time winner hasn't scored since winning at Wolverhampton for his former yard in December 2023; failed to beat a rival on debut for this stable at Dundalk in April; can only be watched for now. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €157.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €120.16 |
| Tricast | €326.67 |
| Trifecta | €1151.60 |
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