September 27 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45

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William Hill Committed To Top Prices Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Committed To Top Prices Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-1564 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has had a gelding operation since his 2.5l C&D fourth behind Ameerat Jumaira 43 days ago from 2lb out of the handicap; that form has been franked by the winner and runner up since and he races off a 5lb lower mark here; has to be considered.
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1st

3

(1)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ridhaz

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has had a gelding operation since his 2.5l C&D fourth behind Ameerat Jumaira 43 days ago from 2lb out of the handicap; that form has been franked by the winner and runner up since and he races off a 5lb lower mark here; has to be considered.

9/2

4th

9

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Ridhaz

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Leopardstown maiden winner; easy to back on handicap debut at the Curragh and from off the pace he lacked the gears to land much of a blow (1m1f, yielding); going up in trip should help although 2lb wrong.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:10 Curragh

Ridhaz

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

Successful reappearance in Leopardstown maiden last month (1m, good) but too keen and not clear run when over 2l off Soldier's Empire in Gowran conditions event since; still scope for improvement and although seemingly owner's second-choice can't be ruled out on handicap debut.

7/1

2nd
5 (3)
Ozark Daze

15/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 326503

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
First-time tongue tie (retained) seemed to have a positive effect over C&D on latest; finished 1.5l behind Psalm in third and was giving 7lb to that rival; gets 4lb from him here and that could be enough for him to turn that form around; leading claims.
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4th

5

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ozark Daze

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

20-race maiden; in the frame in five of his six course outings including over 1m4f last month; poor run at the Curragh since but respected back here for a yard that get winners in claimers.

5/1

2

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Ozark Daze

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Jack W Davison

Is frustratingly still a maiden after 19 starts but has run well plenty of times including second over 1m4f at Dundalk last time; this trip suits better; disappointing previous time with cheekpieces; best on good ground.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -26241

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has placed form at this track; won a 1m4f handicap off 75 at Fairyhouse when last sighted in June; off since and has had a gelding operation; got a 6lb hike for that last win and this drop back to 10.5f not certain to suit on the evidence of his last couple of runs.
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1st

3

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Natural Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led when edged right inside final furlong, ridden out

13/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Natural Ruler

9st 12lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Has placed form at this track; won a 1m4f handicap off 75 at Fairyhouse when last sighted in June; off since and has had a gelding operation; got a 6lb hike for that last win and this drop back to 10.5f not certain to suit on the evidence of his last couple of runs.

7/2

1st

3

(3)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Fairyhouse

Natural Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent

9/2

OUR TIP

15/8

Form: 227341 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a C&D maiden last week (Ozark Daze behind); much worse off at the weights with that rival back in handicap company; should go well again at a track he likes but may struggle to uphold form with Ozark Daze.
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2nd

7

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Psalm

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, led going okay from over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed but kept on well towards finish, just held

15/8

2nd

7

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Psalm

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

set steady pace, increased tempo and 2 lengths ahead 2f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish

7/1

4th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Psalm

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a C&D maiden last week (Ozark Daze behind); much worse off at the weights with that rival back in handicap company; should go well again at a track he likes but may struggle to uphold form with Ozark Daze.

15/8

Form: 465906

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner for Lee Carter at Lingfield when trained in England; those wins came at 1m and 1m2f off marks of 75, 74 and 75; yet to hit form for current yard but is down to 70 and has his first run on the AW for Ado McGuinness; well-handicapped, shaped ok over an inadequate trip on latest and could go well.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

13/2

Form: 342475

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; hasn't been far away in four of his last six starts; was just 0.75l behind a next time out winner on latest when fifth of 16 at Navan off 82 (1m, good); has placed form at this trip; makes his AW debut with a talented 5lb claimer in the plate and he isn't discounted.
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9th

5

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Gibbs Island

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Easy winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last October and he took a big step back in right direction when seventh of 23 in the County at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); missed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last month due to heavy ground; still only five and he's 1lb lower than in the County; major player.

9/2

7th

17

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Gibbs Island

10st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last season; impressed in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) on reappearance in October but has failed to shine in his three outings since; has a hood fitted for a second time.

40/1

Form: 0-1538 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 2-8 on the AW with both those wins coming here over 1m, including a handicap off 76; 6lb lower now and his last run at Navan over 1m was not devoid of promise; stepping back up in trip will suit and he has each-way claims.
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5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

4th

2

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner, with six on the Flat and two over hurdles; had some struggles during the winter but he showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton (fourth of 12) last month and is now 5lb lower than for his win at Nottingham in the autumn (1m2f); handles most ground and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

7/2

4th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annexation

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner but a 10yo now and opposable on this winter's exploits.

33/1

Form: -63339

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Rated 77 on the strength of her third behind Grateful and Mother Nature in a 1m4f Curragh maiden; has failed to reproduce that in three runs since at 1m1f to 1m5f; cheekpieces and tongue tie combination now tried for her handicap debut; others appeal more.
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10th

7

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Yes Oui Si

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Had plenty of chances (0-15) but hung around for second over 1m here last time in a handicap; could be vulnerable returned to maiden level.

10/1

2nd

2

(13)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yes Oui Si

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Recent Laytown maiden second encouraging but this more competitive and not the best of draws.

12/1

2nd

10

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Laytown

Yes Oui Si

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Weighed in light when down the field in a claimer last time out; best efforts have come over a fair bit further than this and hard to recommend on recent form.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €9.10
Straight Forecast €8.92
Tricast €58.55
Trifecta €37.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ozark Daze

POSTDATA:

Ridhaz

The Irish Sun:

Gibbs Island

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ozark Daze