October 18 / 18.45 Dundalk (AW)

18.45

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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 355000 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Over two years since last victory and has a record of 0-12 on the AW; has gone close here off higher marks in the past and top claimer aboard but others look better treated.
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7th

8

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 9lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable.

40/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 962273

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has been all over the shop trip-wise this year, running over trips ranging from 6f to 1m5f; one of best efforts when second here over 1m in August and good third over this trip at Listowel latest; each-way claims.
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10

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Seas And Oceans

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

0-14 overall and no wins from five at this track; best run came here last October over 7f from a mark of 53; well behind on return here in February and 21l behind at Leopardstown recently over 1m; Foley on board now.

16/1

19th

11

(12)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Seas And Oceans

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E J O’Neill

Thirteen race maiden is 0-8 on turf; ran well over this trip at Killarney off 50 in August and again over 7f at Listowel off 51 the following month; has had a sharpener at Dundalk and Lordan is back on board; interesting.

10/1

3rd
6 (3)
Akeela

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 391428 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Surprise 40-1 winner at Naas (6f, good) in July but that was no fluke having performed well in two subsequent runs; wide draw a valid excuse when a beaten favourite at Listowel last month; respected.
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

Form: 990000 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on the AW but he hasn't been performing well this year and this trip is on the sharp side for him these days; others preferred.
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

7/1

Form: 588975 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won division two of this contest in 2022 and is a three-time C&D winner; well below her best at Laytown latest and has been running in moderate claimers since the summer; well treated if back to her best; Colin Keane booked.
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13th

13

(4)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Chica Power

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: A J Martin

Weak form since 2023 C&D claimer win; has plunged in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

10/1

Form: 550728

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 21 starts but was runner-up here over 1m on her penultimate start when travelling well into the straight; failed to back that up here next time; drop in trip probably not ideal but she's there with a chance.
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

20/1

Form: -73006 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW, three over C&D; best effort this year was third of 23 in 6f Cork handicap in July; weak in the market when sixth here over 6f last month; she needs to pull out more.
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11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

20/1

Form: 253607

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a maiden claimer at Roscommon last year; placed here twice over 1m early in the year but has been well held since over hurdles and on the Flat; something to prove.
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2nd

10

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Zero Fighter

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; badly out of form in recent months; will be well accustomed to this surface, since he is locally trained.

16/1

12th

15

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Zero Fighter

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40 under today's rider; form since has been poor but don't rule out entirely.

12/1

14th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Zero Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: -54932 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Respectable third in C&D apprentice maiden in August; beaten a head in 6f claiming maiden when sent off odds-on here latest; stable excel at this venue; respected on handicap debut with Ronan Whelan booked; wide draw.
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13th

14

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ateenosix

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Eight-race maiden; beaten a head in a 6f claimer last month but it was a low-key effort back in handicap company over C&D last week; 3lb lower but others appeal more.

14/1

9th

2

(14)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ateenosix

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Respectable third in C&D apprentice maiden in August; beaten a head in 6f claiming maiden when sent off odds-on here latest; stable excel at this venue; respected on handicap debut with Ronan Whelan booked; wide draw.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ateenosix

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Sets the standard on form and is the highest rated with a mark of 67; beaten 4.5l into fourth on sole try at 6f here back in April; finished 5l behind the winner when third in a 7f maiden here last month; drops back in trip and has leading claims with Ronan Whelan back on board.

Evs

OUR TIP

Form: 3416-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four wins for David Barron in Britain, including an AW win at Newcastle off 1lb lower last year; never sighted after an absence on stable debut at Listowel last month from a wide draw and will have a tough passage again from stall 15.
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11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

50/1

Form: 887790 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner over this trip including over C&D off a much higher mark late last year; she has shown nothing in five starts for this yard; readily passed over.
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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

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

Standard

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

15/2

Form: 040035 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner here at 7f/1m; solid efforts in defeat on turf of late, plugging on well to finish fifth of 16 over 1m at Cork latest; each-way possibilities but wide draw to overcome.
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9th

13

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Monzoon

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Monzoon

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Better record on AW (3-21) than on turf (1-33); needs to step up considerably from stable/seasonal debut at Naas last month.

20/1

Form: 008006 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Veteran five-time course winner but yet to show much for this yard in seven starts since the summer; can only be watched at present.
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14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

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

Standard

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

12/1

Form: 430237

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed several times, including twice over 10.5f in August and September; failed to see out 1m4f here last month but he's likely to get tapped for toe over this trip.
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21th

16

(16)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Epaulawn

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Noel G Hynds

0-13 on turf; often travels well but doesn't find as much as expected; poor effort dropped to this trip at Dundalk last week; best turf form is on good or quicker; passed over.

16/1

14th

8

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including twice over 10.5f in August and September; failed to see out 1m4f here last month but he's likely to get tapped for toe over this trip.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including over 1m2f at this track last twice off this mark; seemed to stay this trip when not beaten far over C&D in February; a player.

7/1

Non-runners

Carrigans Grove, Moyassr, Elliott

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €49.30
Straight Forecast €49.35
Tricast €220.93
Trifecta €363.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Seas And Oceans

SPOTLIGHT:

Akeela

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chica Power

POSTDATA:

Monzoon