October 04 / 17.10 Dundalk (AW)

17.10

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  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 311367 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner at 6f and probably slightly more effective at that trip than the minimum; a little below form at Fairyhouse last week and others seemingly lurking on better marks.
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5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -09087 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (including C&D); disappointing this year and low-key run when last seen at Naas in August; return to AW needs to spark a revival and he's on a higher mark on this surface.
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6th

14

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Senado Square

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

10/1

5th

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in December and just denied by Amemri over 7f next time off this mark; not as good since but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

21st Feb 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 604971 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 26th attempt in a maiden claimer here last week over 6f; not guaranteed to follow up and needs to prove he's as effective at 5f.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

Form: 332723 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; yet to win off a mark this high but she's gone close on several occasions this year and she has a low draw for her preferred prominent style of racing; one of these should fall her way soon.
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9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

14th Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Running well in 5f handicaps before flying way too high in a Listed race last time; back at the right level and effective here, she's respected despite a wide enough draw.

5/1

Form: 0-0950

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has looked regressive over the last 18 months and no signs of a revival at Fairyhouse last week; best form over further.
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9th

10

(9)

28th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Jackie Brown

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

High draw was not ideal in the race won by Winemaker just over a fortnight ago; third on two occasions here in November/December; has done the majority of her racing at 6f, but was second here the last time she tried this trip in 2024.

6/1

12

(16)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Jackie Brown

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: A J Martin

Dual winner at this trip but never that involved in her last three races, the latest at Cork when behind Hastily; has to raise her game.

20/1

11

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Jackie Brown

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

Never threatened at Fairyhouse last time, capable of much better than that; both wins have been gained over 6f.

12/1

Form: 000800 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner but yet to show much for this yard and probably needs further at this stage of his career.
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14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

Form: -87849

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
One of her better runs came over this C&D when third of seven last November but has generally struggled since and looks opposable.
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19

(12)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Stopitnowjulia

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Fourth to Theriverrunsdeep in this 12 months ago which remains just about her best form; whether she'll be in similar nick after so long out has to be questionable.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

13th Nov 2024

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Stopitnowjulia

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Some fair efforts but struggling off basement mark of late, headgear combination tried last time when behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D; 2lb wrong.

25/1

11th

12

(10)

13th Nov 2024

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Stopitnowjulia

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Some fair efforts but struggling off basement mark of late, headgear combination tried last time when behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D; 2lb wrong.

25/1

16/1

Form: 005945

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; minor signs of revival here last week in a maiden claimer but needs to build on that.
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8th

14

(12)

4th Oct 2024

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0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

midfield

16/1

5th

10

(3)

27th Sep 2024

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0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

Showed a bit of potential as a 2yo but has lost her way this season for Anthony McCann; failed to beat a rival home when beaten 29l and 11.5l on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the returning visor sparking a revival; can only watch.

16/1

Form: 226174 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All three wins on turf and unplaced in eight AW runs; respectable fourth over 6f here last week and drop back in trip is fine for her.
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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: 020000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar in a Naas maiden in June but struggled in handicaps since and was beaten 7l over 6f here last week; wears first-time visor.
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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

33/1

Form: 088779 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner but both those wins have come over 7f and hasn't shown enough in three starts at 5f.
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13th

10

(13)

10th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rhasidat

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins came over 7f on AW last winter but really struggled after a yard switch and probably best watched from the widest draw debuting for another new trainer.

20/1

13th

10

(13)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rhasidat

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins came over 7f on AW last winter but really struggled after a yard switch and probably best watched from the widest draw debuting for another new trainer.

20/1

13th

14

(13)

30th Oct 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhasidat

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Patrick J McKenna

C&D winner a year ago for Ado McGuinness later won at Kempton; nothing yet for current yard this year and 6lb out of handicap here.

25/1

Form: 322407 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D and was in good form at this venue at the start of this year; might have needed recent Laytown return; one to consider.
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8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

Non-runners

Charming Lady, No Speed Limit, Only A Star, My Girl Sioux

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €21.50
Straight Forecast €18.10
Tricast €75.79
Trifecta €177.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hezahunk

The Irish Sun:

Stopitnowjulia

SPOTLIGHT:

Realtin Fantasy

POSTDATA:

Hezahunk