September 27 / 17.15 Dundalk (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 234482 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner last year in UK; ran a cracker at Fairyhouse four days ago over this trip and can be a player if repeating that.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All seven wins came over 6f (has run well at 5f) and six of them on AW; turf breakthrough in June when scoring at Fairyhouse (6f, good) by 2.5l off 3lb lower; moderate efforts since, including when beaten by 5.5l at Cork last time (6f, good to firm); others preferred.

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 525655 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four of his seven wins have been here; this rider was aboard for his last score (C&D) back in February; several fine turf runs lately, notably when beaten in a blanket finish at Navan last week; a major player back here.
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8th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip.

11/2

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

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 830150 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner won on turf last month for the first time; has to rebound from a poor Fairyhouse run 4 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

18/1

Form: 122617 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins this year, at Sligo and Bellewstown; competes off a lower AW mark but that is for a reason as his form here is not as good.
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Verdict Starting price

18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: 758906 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner is yet to score this year but can improve from his Laytown run last time after an absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

28/1

Form: 0-7300 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins but has been mostly well beaten this year for this yard; not much appeal from 5lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

Form: 404908

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner last year on turf has run well at times in defeat since, including at this track; has come down the handicap so has a chance if back to form with blinkers added.
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8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

Form: 830460 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won on turf earlier in season at Sligo and some decent efforts in defeat after; has to rebound after a below par run four days ago at Fairyhouse.
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9th

6

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

bumped start, switched left soon after start, in rear

12/1

10th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 4-318 C

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden here in January on third start but was poor in Listed company when last seen; has a long absence to overcome but has a shout if at his best.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dreamer

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 7f maiden here in January on third start but was poor in Listed company when last seen; has a long absence to overcome but has a shout if at his best.

10/1

8th

9

(5)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:18 Newcastle (AW)

Manhattan Dreamer

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Irish filly who showed steady progress at Dundalk during the winter, making most in 7f maiden nine weeks ago; has plenty to find on ratings but is still unexposed; takes another step up in distance.

16/1

1st

12

(14)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Murray

made virtually all, faced challenge when ridden from over 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough

15/8

Form: 502000

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best.
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10th

3

(13)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

started quickly, soon led, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

10th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best.

16/1

15th

9

(14)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Speedwood

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -41000 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in February but was below form thrice since and needs his best after a break with a tongue-tie added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

8th

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Bruce Lightning

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Won at Dundalk during the winter but ineffective on turf this season; new headgear tried here and the rider booking is attractive but hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

16/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: -60763 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins in UK but regressive in last year; put up a decent stable debut at Laytown over this trip after a 170-day absence so considered with improvement likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Revenite

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain for Roger Varian but became regressive; best Irish run when second at 50-1 over C&D 12 months ago; subsequent form raises doubts.

16/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

Form: 1-1235 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner, including over C&D; put in a fine 5f run at the Curragh when 3rd on comeback but was too keen at 7f here last week; has a chance if settling better today.
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8th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

James Henry

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

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

15th

4

(19)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

James Henry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner who is 0-17 on turf; encouraging stable debut when third at Listowel but hasn't built on that the last twice; needs more

25/1

10th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner is now 0-16 on turf; encouraging yard debut at Listowel in late May and met trouble in running at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried but wide draw not ideal.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.50
Straight Forecast €8.81
Tricast €71.15
Trifecta €117.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

I'm Spartacus

The Irish Sun:

Eruption

SPOTLIGHT:

Collective Power

POSTDATA:

I'm Spartacus