September 20 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -52434

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All starts on turf; consistent in defeat over further mostly since winning a 1m4f Cork handicap last year; might find this trip a bit sharp on AW debut.
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2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

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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

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7607

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens and not a bad effort on handicap debut; needs to find more up in trip on AW bow.
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1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

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1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finished strongly to take second behind Elsa's Pride over C&D last month from a wide draw and didn't run at all badly over inadequate 1m at the Curragh 13 days ago; potentially major player.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 474617 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner up to 1m1f including twice over a mile at this track; won at Cork off a mark of 60 but couldn't cope with 67 at Leopardstown since, though that might have come too soon; unproven over this far but still considered.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

4th
15 (4)
Glyde Ranger

Form: 250700

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First reserve; sole win came on soft ground last year but has run well in defeat at this venue since; out of form recently and likely to find this trip too short.
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15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

Form: 631235 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner in the UK got off the mark on turf when winning over this trip at Down Royal for this yard; decent efforts in defeat since and one to consider.
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7

(7)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Explorers Way

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.

7/1

7

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Explorers Way

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025

16/1

Form: 40488-

Last run: 308 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden has run some decent races over hurdles lately; has previously run with credit at this track and a chance if at her best.
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1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

14/1

Form: 209960

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in defeat earlier this season, notably a close second at Navan; below that form since though excused a poor run on testing ground last time.
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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

Form: 58562

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Was a close second on handicap debut in a first-time visor over 9.5f at Clonmel last time, running on like this trip would suit; handled this track well enough on sole AW try; could be difficult to beat.
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16th

6

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Step To Somewhere

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Began the campaign well with a Navan handicap third over 1m2f; subsequent form much less appealing; beaten 20l in a maiden last time.

6/1

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Step To Somewhere

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Some decent handicap runs including over 1m2f on return at Navan; however, was beaten 21l at Fairyhouse since and needs to rebound in a major way to figure.

6/1

13th

12

(17)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Step To Somewhere

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; went close off 63 on handicap debut at Clonmel last September (9.5f, good); returned from break with third of 13 at Navan (1m2f, good); each-way contender if the ground doesn't soften.

14/1

16/1

Form: -64020

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Finished in the frame a few times when trained in the UK, including on AW over 1m4f; has to improve from his yard debut but this trip could suit.
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9

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Honrado

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Got off the mark at the 21st attempt under an inspired ride by today's rider Matthew Lloyd Slater at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month; needs to be kidded along and his resolution is more key than the 4lb rise he now picks up but should go close.

5/1

9

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some mixed results this year but he wasn't far away over C&D (good to firm) in June and was as close as he's ever been to a first win when beaten a neck at Yarmouth (1m2f) last week; on the premises.

7/1

8

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

0-19; best form for this yard when second in an AW classified in January, when wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces; that headgear combination was swapped for a hood when a respectable fourth at Leicester (also 1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drop back to this trip not an obvious plus.

8/1

Form: 71036- CD BF

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022 won on turf last year; capable of going well if ready after his long absence.
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11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

10th

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner two years ago off this basement mark; excuses when beaten favourite over C&D on comeback run in September and never sighted (keen) at the Curragh since; don't rule out in a weak race, even for the grade.

8/1

11th
9 (16)
Star Of Mayo

28/1

Form: 5603-9

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Lingfield AW winner over a mile in 2023; lost his form afterwards; mostly over hurdles for this yard; others preferred; cheekpieces.
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11th

9

(16)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Mayo

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Lingfield AW winner over a mile in 2023; lost his form afterwards; mostly over hurdles for this yard; others preferred; cheekpieces.

28/1

9th

5

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:20 Killarney

Star Of Mayo

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Winner in Britain for Andrew Balding; no show in four starts in maiden hurdles for his current trainer; best watched.

12/1

13th

11

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Cork

Star Of Mayo

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

AW Flat winner but well beaten in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps.

28/1

Form: /607-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on return at Down Royal and should improve but overall record doesn't inspire confidence.
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14th

11

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Shane Gallagher

Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant.

16/1

9th

16

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Shane Gallagher

Maiden after 20 starts but career-best effort was when runner-up over C&D last June, albeit on good ground; only fair efforts on AW of late; others are more likely; 2lb wrong.

25/1

28/1

Form: 0-090

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way at Clonmel on handicap debut last time and has to rebound in a major way.
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10th

10

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Audscar

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way on last three runs and cheekpieces need to have a transformative effect.

33/1

9

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:07 Bellewstown

Audscar

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John C McConnell

Poor form in maidens and no improvement in handicaps; tongue-tie for the first time.

25/1

13th

16

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Audscar

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Poor form in maidens and no improvement for handicaps; off 189 days and best watched for now.

40/1

16/1

Form: 085009

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
A bit better in blinkers when didn't get the clearest of runs at Navan last time; a fair bit more needed.
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14th

14

(11)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nosey Anna

8st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

A bit better in blinkers when didn't get the clearest of runs at Navan last time; a fair bit more needed.

16/1

9th

19

(19)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Nosey Anna

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Soundly beaten on all starts including two handicaps; transformation needed in first-time blinkers.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €56.20
Straight Forecast €46.81
Tricast €312.49
Trifecta €461.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Step To Somewhere

POSTDATA:

Inchiquin Maid

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Step To Somewhere

The Irish Sun:

Step To Somewhere