September 27 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
1 (1)
Rampage

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 030550

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner has run well at times in defeat this year while dropping down the handicap; has form over this surface; needs a bit more.
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4

(19)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Rampage

9st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won twice on turf over 1m1f in 2023 (including here) and landed AW handicap last year; pick of four runs this year when only beaten 2.5l from a wide draw over C&D in March; draw again hasn't been kind here though.

16/1

4

(19)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Rampage

9st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won twice on turf over 1m1f in 2023 (including here) and landed AW handicap last year; pick of four runs this year when only beaten 2.5l from a wide draw over C&D in March; draw again hasn't been kind here though.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

pressed leader, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f

9/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 48093

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on the first of three maiden starts; ran well in a C&D handicap last week against the rapidly improving Marble Angel (runs in Div II); go close if repeating that form.
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14th

11

(21)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Thompson Gunner

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Cian Hughes

Maiden was well below form at Dundalk last month and is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

13th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

midfield

9/1

5th

5

(1)

30th Oct 2024

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1m 0f 0y

14:44 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Cian Hughes

Showed promise on debut at Ballinrobe; resumed progress in handicaps over this C&D the last twice, beaten 2.75l (third) and a nose (second) off 65; up 4lb now but he is relatively unexposed and Shane Foley now rides; obvious chance.

2/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 800009

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has yet to finish in the first three and has to find improvement from somewhere.
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10th

14

(4)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Exceeding

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

17-race maiden; solid third in a C&D handicap in September but well beaten last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

14

(4)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Exceeding

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

17-race maiden; solid third in a C&D handicap in September but well beaten last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

14

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Exceeding

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, outpaced under 2f out

5/1

Form: 649842 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner over this trip has dropped in the handicap this year while running well at times; solid runner-up at Punchestown last time; has a shout if as effective on AW.
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5th

7

(6)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Church Mountain

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

pressed leader, carried head awkwardly from over 3f out, lost second over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

3/1

5th

7

(6)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Church Mountain

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

pressed leader, carried head awkwardly from over 3f out, lost second over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

3/1

11

(6)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

15:27 Limerick

Church Mountain

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Six-time winner including two AW wins this winter; out of form more recently though and may need further on quicker ground these days.

16/1

Form: 68/08/

Last run: 732 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden isn't easy to fancy on return from a long absence for a new yard.
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12

(4)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Thegooseiscooked

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

Pulled hard and failed to get home over C&D in November; has a squeak on previous form over shorter; cheekpieces retained here.

20/1

8th

12

(13)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thegooseiscooked

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-3 on the AW but she has shaped with promise the last twice over 10.5f; this step up in trip looks the right move and she should go well in the first-time cheekpieces; claims.

13/2

8th

12

(13)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thegooseiscooked

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-3 on the AW but she has shaped with promise the last twice over 10.5f; this step up in trip looks the right move and she should go well in the first-time cheekpieces; claims.

13/2

Form: 0-0430

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden was fourth over C&D before a close third at Musselburgh last month; way below his best at Clonmel last time and has to rebound.
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14

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D on his penultimate start.

66/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

Form: 190508 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two nursery wins here last winter, including over C&D; found life tougher on turf but some decent runs in defeat; cheekpieces added back on AW.
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11th

7

(6)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Aisling Oscar

9st 4lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

Won back-to-back here last winter (including C&D) and was only beaten 2l over C&D last month; however, long way behind Shaaden latest and needs career best to defy this mark.

12/1

11th

7

(6)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Aisling Oscar

9st 4lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

Won back-to-back here last winter (including C&D) and was only beaten 2l over C&D last month; however, long way behind Shaaden latest and needs career best to defy this mark.

12/1

10th

7

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Aisling Oscar

9st 6lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Craig O’Neill

Two wins here over 7f/1m last winter and signalled return to form when good C&D fourth last month from outside draw; place claims.

7/1

Form: 800-78

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; regressive maiden has to find improvement from somewhere on AW debut
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8th

16

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Portmagee

8st 12lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; regressive maiden has to find improvement from somewhere on AW debut

8th

16

(12)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Portmagee

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

Glimpses of ability for Dick Brabazon, notably when fourth at last year's Galway festival; shaped like she needed seasonal/yard debut at Gowran and interesting to see Hayes on board.

16/1

Form: -3d703

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed a few times, including over C&D last year; about 8l third in a Gowran maiden last week; has a shout if repeating that form.
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5

(13)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miami Sunshine

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

Ordinary efforts in handicaps at up to 10.5f; better effort in a 1m maiden last month; up in trip here with an attractive rider booking but plenty of reasons to oppose.

20/1

13th

5

(13)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miami Sunshine

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

Ordinary efforts in handicaps at up to 10.5f; better effort in a 1m maiden last month; up in trip here with an attractive rider booking but plenty of reasons to oppose.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Miami Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Distant third in a Gowran maiden before two lesser runs at this venue; plenty to find.

50/1

Form: 434470

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in defeat several times this year when trained in UK, including on AW; however, was poor on debut for this yard and cheekpieces need to work.
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8th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Bliss

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel James Murphy

0-13; showed ability in Britain but struggled for new connections including here last twice; new trip.

33/1

8th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Bliss

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel James Murphy

0-13; showed ability in Britain but struggled for new connections including here last twice; new trip.

33/1

10th

12

(12)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Bliss

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Daniel James Murphy

towards rear

25/1

Form: 0-9882 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual winner, including over 7f at this track; best run for this yard when second at Bellewstown last time (rider dropped whip); one to consider.
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9th

13

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW in December but seems to have lost his way at Dundalk of late.

25/1

9th

13

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW in December but seems to have lost his way at Dundalk of late.

25/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John C McConnell

His 1-30 AW record is a major concern though placed eight times at this venue, including second in early December; well below best last twice.

20/1

Form: -22175 CD

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in March but has been below that level twice since; had an excuse on soft ground at Killarney when last seen; has a shout if ready after her absence.
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8th

6

(3)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mary Bagot

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders, prominent 2f out, outpaced when hampered over 1f out, soon no extra

33/1

8th

6

(3)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mary Bagot

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders, prominent 2f out, outpaced when hampered over 1f out, soon no extra

33/1

10th

3

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mary Bagot

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Only 2lb higher than when winning here over 1m in March; below that level in three subsequent starts but would have needed the run after a break when poor here latest; good draw and Billy Lee booked; solid claims.

5/1

Form: 749980 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Non-runners

Viva Voce, Deuteronomy, Eastern Wind

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Payout
Exacta €56.50
Straight Forecast €39.63
Tricast €783.15

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thompson Gunner

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rampage

The Irish Sun:

Thompson Gunner

POSTDATA:

Rampage