October 11 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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Friday Night Lights At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Friday Night Lights At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 285526 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f course winner at the start of the year; has hit the crossbar in a couple of Galway handicaps this term; a bit below form when sixth at Listowel last month but might appreciate a return to this venue.
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8th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Eddie G

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

On a hat-trick after 7f wins at Naas and Galway; Coen's claim means he's probably still fairly treated and is ground-versatile.

3/1

1st

10

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Eddie G

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two AW wins last year; opened his turf account at the 15th attempt at Naas last week; one of three for the stable here; could feature with the champion jockey booked; draw should help.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Eddie G

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has gone close in defeat, including at Down Royal on penultimate; too keen over 1m last time, will appreciate return to 7f.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 3152U0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promising C&D handicap debut before getting off the mark at Wolverhampton; added a turf success over 1m at Ayr in June; however, unseated at Navan in August and only beat one home at Ascot since; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6-4039 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gave a good account when beaten roughly 2l in a Laytown maiden last month and probably went off too hard at the Curragh since; four-time course winner (at 1m) and should relish return to this venue.
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7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

Form: 638774

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Landed a Naas maiden at the end of last season but hasn't kicked on in seven runs this year; cheekpieces on for AW debut and others hold stronger claims.
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1st

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Goal Exceeded

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for Ado McGuinness has had a good season; winner over 7f at Leopardstown in June and has run well off revised mark since, when fourth to stablemate Eddie G at Galway and on ground faster than ideal over 1m at the Curragh.

15/2

4th

10

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; up 10lb compared to his Leopardstown win in June (7f, good); ran with credit off his revised mark at Galway last time when fourth of 15 (7f, yielding); upped to 1m now and should give a good account of himself again.

8/1

10/1

Form: 513746 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All of his wins and his best form is over the minimum, including three wins here; respectable sixth on first go at this trip last month and return to this venue may help; now tried with blinkers.
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5th

7

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-23 on turf; ran well at Bellewstown and Naas earlier this season but way below best the last twice at Leopardstown & Galway; others arrive in better form.

40/1

13th

8

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest.

14/1

10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

Form: 069071 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Gained first win since a course success (1m) when staying on best at Punchestown (1m1f) last month but probably needs a bit further than 7f these days.
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6th

7

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Rockbury Lad

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

On a long losing sequence since a 1m Bellewstown success in the early part of last season; unplaced on his last six starts, others seem much more likely.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has winning and placed form over C&D, but has a habit of starting slowly which has been evident on turf lately; placed on last two visits here earlier this year.

10/1

7th

11

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-51 so hard to win with and recent struggles continued here on Thursday when he walked out of the stalls.

25/1

25/1

Form: 0-0770 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a C&D maiden in September 2022; struggling for form on turf of late and hard to recommend at present.
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No Results Found

Form: 448001 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained a fourth C&D success when beating Mags (went close in C&D maiden subsequently) last month; still on a workable mark despite 5lb rise and has a better draw this time.
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6

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

Prisoners Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ended a losing run when getting his head back in front at Dundalk (7f) in September; however, yet to show his best form at 5f and entitled to need this after 301 days off.

16/1

8th

6

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Prisoners Dilemma

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

prominent

4/1

1st

2

(16)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Prisoners Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Seven-time winner (including four at this track); has looked regressive the last couple of years and was beaten out of sight at Naas last month; hopes rest on a return to the AW from a falling mark; wide draw doesn't help.

14/1

5/1

Form: -05760 CD

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last November; highly tried early this season but hasn't shaped like a return to the winners' enclosure is near when dropped to handicap company on turf in her last two runs; return to AW over this intermediate trip could both help but others look more likely.
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2nd

8

(7)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sweetest

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

soon pressed leader, challenging towards near side over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

15/2

9th

12

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sweetest

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f

5/1

11th

10

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Sweetest

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 640002 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m at this venue and bounced back to form with a short head defeat over insufficient 6f at Laytown last month; will relish the extra furlong and one to consider.
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10th

1

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Forgotten

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield

6/1

2nd

10

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Laytown

Not Forgotten

10st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

dwelt start

14/1

1

(18)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Not Forgotten

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

An AW maiden winner over 1m last winter; has run well on turf but not the last twice; others are in better nick.

16/1

Form: -56000 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in 6f maiden here last winter; form has dipped on turf recently though and needs the return to this venue to spark a revival.
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7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

Form: 551-07 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt in a 6f maiden here last season; however, hasn't beaten many home in two runs for this yard so far this season; needs the switch of surface to spark a revival.
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14th

10

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Never Cry Never

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dundalk maiden winner last season; has failed to reproduce that form in three 2024 outings. most recently on AW.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Never Cry Never

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

12/1

7th

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Never Cry Never

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to rear under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

16/1

Form: -18860 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come on Polytrack, including a C&D success back in January; hasn't shown enough since returning at the Galway festival though; on his last winning mark at least.
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2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Free Solo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Multiple winner; on a good mark but hasn't been all that threatening this year and others appeal more.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.

16/1

Form: 104063 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1-20; sole win came here (1m) in a fillies' maiden in February; lost her way a little and no signs of a revival in claimers in last two runs.
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9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden winner here last year for John McConnell; three runs for her current trainer in handicaps over 1m and over this trip and not badly treated; drawn wide but should go well.

9/2

6th

9

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Bella

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, bit short of room 3f out, towards rear 2f out, ran on well up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

9/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €136.80
Straight Forecast €102.72
Tricast €656.95
Trifecta €811.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Punk Poet

The Irish Sun:

Eddie G

SPOTLIGHT:

Prisoner's Dilemma

POSTDATA:

Punk Poet