September 20 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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Bookings Open For Christmas Parties At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Bookings Open For Christmas Parties At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
5 (1)
Marble Angel

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 760001 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over C&D last time and the runner-up won since at Tipperary; can go well again off just 4lb higher.
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1st

9

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marble Angel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Back-to-back 1m winner here before she was turned over in her hat-trick bid last month, possibly finding the run coming too soon just seven days on; has speed and drop to 7f probably fine; may bounce back.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 705507

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has put up some decent runs in defeat including here but has been off this mark the last twice and needs more.
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 4809

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs was on debut at Ballinrobe; beaten 5l on handicap debut at Navan last time; lightly-raced and capable of better.
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11th

7

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed his maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring over C&D in January; raised 6lb and upped in grade/trip last time when beaten 16.5l, perhaps didn't stay that day; not ruled out with winning claimer back aboard.

10/1

5th

10

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed the maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring here over 10.5f last month; now 6lb higher in a better race stepping up in trip but must enter the reckoning.

3/1

Form: 340105 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner with latest over C&D off this mark in July; not a bad turf run last time over 1m2f at Navan and has to be considered.
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2nd

9

(7)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 8lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Heavily-raced gelding recorded a seventh AW win recently; turf record is less persuasive (3-71), though some encouragement can be taken from last month's third of 20 at Leopardstown.

11/2

1st

1

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

10st 2lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time course winner with his last win coming over 7f here in March last year off 72; modest 3-71 strike-rate on turf but excellent third of 20 over 1m at Leopardstown 11 days ago, headed in closing stages; big player in current mood under 10lb claimer.

5/2

3rd

3

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Comfort Line

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time Dundalk winner with his last win coming over C&D this time last year off 72; one of three runners for the stable; hard to be confident given his modest turf win record (3-70).

12/1

Form: 510057 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins plus won on turf earlier this term; not as good since but is down to an attractive mark and can go well back here.
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12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Feature This

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising efforts towards the end of last term shortly after joining this yard but poor form so far this season; best form on AW and best turf effort came on good.

40/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

16/1

Form: 08070

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not a bad handicap debut at Leopardstown but was poor at Tipperary since and has to rebound in a major way with cheekpieces tried.
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8

(14)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Sayfa Fad

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Came from well back to collect over 1m at Bellewstown (good to yielding); 7lb higher now but a wide draw made life difficult at Dundalk last time.

12/1

7th

8

(15)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sayfa Fad

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Runner-up at Leopardstown in the spring and returned from a break to score at first attempt for new yard, coming from well back over this trip at Bellewstown last month; 7lb rise but could have more to offer and wide draw may not be such a negative under hold-up tactics.

11/2

1st

9

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Sayfa Fad

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Career-best when second over 1m1f at Leopardstown in April in first-time blinkers; well below that form in similar contest latest and now debuts for new yard.

8/1

Form: 982566 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner hasn't been at her best last twice but posted a cracking run at Tipperary earlier in the season and coming back to this venue is a help.
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5th

3

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Four-time winner was very much out of form at Dundalk over the winter; has had a break.

18/1

11th

8

(14)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: W McCreery

Three-time course winner who was just denied over C&D off 60 last July; nothing like the same standard of form since then; never a factor behind Beat The Devil last month.

25/1

Form: 894270

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; maiden but has posted some solid runs in defeat; poor last twice, though, and has to bounce back.
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1st

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Are You In Or Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Two wins for Paul Stafford last season, including over C&D (gd-yld) off 6lb lower; lacks a run but won first time out last year; worth market check on debut for new yard.

14/1

15

(21)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Are You In Or Out

9st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul Stafford

Won handicaps at Leopardstown (7f) and Fairyhouse (6f) this year on good ground; below form since and has to return to her best.

18/1

28/1

Form: 080000

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has run well at this track but has been regressive on turf lately and needs much more.
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14th

8

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Methgal by a short head at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) to gain his second win from 29 starts; raised a fair 3lb for that but overall form suggests he's not certain to back it up.

4/1

1st

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Record of 1-28 is off-putting; posted an excellent display from 6lb outside the handicap at Naas on seasonal return when second of 15; let favourite backers down at Navan next time when never better than midfield; hard to trust.

6/1

10th

10

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

1-27 record is off-putting but potentially interesting now after an excellent display from 6lb out of the handicap at Naas on his seasonal debut; kept on well to challenge the well-fancied winner Noble Nation with a useful yardstick in third; this track is similar in character to Naas.

3/1

Form: 574998 CD

Last run: 110 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 67310- D

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won on AW when trained in UK; poor on only start for new yard last year and best watched on this first run since.
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No Results Found

Form: -18420 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
A dual winner here but didn't handle the track at Bellewstown last time; has to be considered back on this surface.
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9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

25/1

Form: 0-5800

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well at times on AW when trained in UK; however, has been badly regressive since last winter and has to get back to best.
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14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

10th

11

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Quiet Affair

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

14-race maiden and has barely beaten a rival in her last five starts; off 112 days.

66/1

Non-runners

Manhattan Dandy, Zero Fighter, Rock Etoile, Rampage

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.00
Straight Forecast €35.89
Tricast €375.99
Trifecta €349.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marble Angel

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Feature This

POSTDATA:

Morning Approach

The Irish Sun:

Marble Angel