September 27 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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  • 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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2nd

15

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.

14/1

5th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

16/1

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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5th

8

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW over the winter, landing handicap over 10.5f; returned to turf after summer break with two solid runs last month, hanging right and not clear run when third at Gowran (9.5f) and only faded late when 3l fifth of 17 over 1m at Cork; Colin Keane takes over from 5lb claimer here.

11/2

5th

9

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Thompson Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW over the winter and spring, landing handicap over 10.5f in January; whether he's as effective on turf is questionable given he hasn't troubled the judge in eight starts on it; beaten 3l when third of 16 over 9.5f at Gowran on Wednesday.

16/1

3rd

6

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Has shown all his best form at Dundalk, won there in January, his first success at the 16th attempt; turf credentials are weak.

16/1

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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11th

6

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Exceeding

9st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

No luck in running in the Listowel event in which Linger For Longer and Zabriskie Point finished in front of him; had previously shown improved form to beat Methgal narrowly at Leopardstown, with Zabriskie Point close up in the third; clear chance on that form.

6/1

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

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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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

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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10th

14

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Thegooseiscooked

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Won this event last year, following several placed efforts during the summer; should be in peak form for her repeat bid after making a return to form at Navan a month ago, stayed on well after being denied a clear run; tongue-tie fitted for the first time, and Colin Keane aboard for the first time this season, underlining her chance.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Thegooseiscooked

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Gerard Keane

Got off the mark at Gowran (9.5f, good) last summer, two runs this term well below best; much more needed now, does handle fast ground.

12/1

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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14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

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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15

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Portmagee

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and hard to fancy; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 1lb wrong.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Portmagee

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and only beat one home on last month's return/yard debut.

33/1

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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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

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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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

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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