October 25 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 000110 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back 1m winner here before she was turned over in her hat-trick bid last month, possibly finding the run coming too soon just seven days on; has speed and drop to 7f probably fine; may bounce back.
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1st

9

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marble Angel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Back-to-back 1m winner here before she was turned over in her hat-trick bid last month, possibly finding the run coming too soon just seven days on; has speed and drop to 7f probably fine; may bounce back.

4/1

9/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 049087 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Only seventh of 13 with first-time blinkers (retained) on here last month (6f) but hit the crossbar in his two previous course outings (including over C&D) and a return to 7f might be the answer.
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8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 001469 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has won twice over this trip at Cork this year and 5f probably too sharp for her in two runs this month; at least as effective on AW and could be involved back up in trip.
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14th

5

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Distillate

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Form tailed off at the end of a busy but winless winter; returned from five months' absence when brought down halfway at Bellewstown last month; others preferred.

8/1

5

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Distillate

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Form tailed off at the end of a busy but winless winter; not seen since soundly beaten in a 6f handicap on heavy at Navan in March; best watched.

16/1

Form: 853008 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to a Listed success in March 2022; went close over this C&D last winter from a 12lb higher mark but didn't really shape like a return to form was imminent when last seen.
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5th

1

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; resurgent of late off much reduced mark, gaining second win from last three starts when running out a decisive scorer over 7f a week ago; up an aggregate of 21lb for those two wins so needs to step up again off highest mark in 18 months; first AW attempt at 1m.

4/1

1st

4

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; holding his form at a much lower level nowadays, hit with a 10lb rise for C&D success last month and better again when second to a stablemate off this mark since; should be thereabouts.

4/1

2nd

6

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

Form: 005208 C

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
5f maiden winner here in January on final start for Eddie Lynam; however, out of form in a claimer when last seen and might need the run on yard debut; best form over sprint trips.
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10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

7th

1

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner over 5f here for Eddie Lynam in January; returned to form significantly when just failing to get up over 6f here last Friday; might just prefer an extra furlong but looks to have a favourite's chance here.

5/2

Form: 200064 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
7f specialist and a four-time C&D winner who ran with credit on turf at Fairyhouse when beaten roughly 1l last month; higher AW mark here but one for the shortlist with a low draw for his preferred prominent tactics.
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12th

16

(16)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Mullacash Buzz

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

On a long losing run but has run well from the front the last twice, most notably at Naas last time in a race he set up for closers; could be dangerous if allowed dictate but stall 16 is problematic.

9/1

3rd

18

(14)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Mullacash Buzz

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Thomas Dowling

Losing run on turf stretches back to 2022; stronger record on AW but good effort at Bellewstown on latest.

8/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 188600 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come on AW (including C&D) but only beat one home over C&D a fortnight ago and needs to leave his recent form behind.
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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: 534413 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner that is consistent sort at this sort of level and got his head back in front with wide margin win at Thurles earlier this month before last week's third at Roscommon under a 7lb penalty; new mark has kicked in for the Thurles success now and would need his best effort for some time, particularly from stall 16.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

25/1

Form: 458088 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both of his wins have come over this C&D and was in good form at this venue throughout last winter; however, out of form in a C&D claimer when last seen and has been off 105 days; AW mark looks on the high side.
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8th

5

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

10st 0lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Jamie Flynn

Three wins here over 7f-1m but does stay this far and has multiple placed efforts over C&D; on a dangerous mark and a recent spin over hurdles at Wexford will have blown away any cobwebs; chance with rider taking off handy 7lb.

5/1

13th

3

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Storm Eric

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time AW winner is rated 54 on that surface; 0-19 on turf on Flat; makes hurdling bow with a good rider aboard but others more likely.

20/1

2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

14/1

Form: 038706 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D a year ago; has run a few good races on turf in the interim but the handicapper has been slow to relent and he's gone off the boil a little in more recent times.
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1st

7

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Won on Polytrack in Ireland; three Wolverhampton AW wins for this yard, seemingly suited by the return to 6f when drawing clear in April; respectable efforts on turf either side of a break since (visor discarded latest, blinkers now refitted) and he's relatively unexposed at this trip on the AW so could have some improvement to come.

4/1

8/1

Form: 200926 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar over 1m on his penultimate start but was a beaten favourite when fifth at Listowel since; solid AW record in Britain but his more recent wins have come at 1m.
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9th

7

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel C Kelly

On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again.

10/1

6th

14

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

12th
17 (11)
Blue Wood

Form: 373230 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; C&D winner; had bee running well in defeat prior to last week's Curragh effort when 22nd of 27.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

Form: 549329

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 51-468 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Winner over this trip second time out at Wolverhampton last winter; however, lesser runs in three outings for George Scott so far this year and stiff looking mark on debut for new yard.
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11th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Fair 2yo for George Scott but generally struggled for his current trainer; brought over from Ireland twice early in the year (AW), when unplaced each time, and is some way down the pecking order back from a break.

33/1

8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

Non-runners

Rodeeve, Cherry Pink, Barnhill Rose

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Payout
Exacta €184.20
Straight Forecast €189.76
Tricast €2820.02
Trifecta €1447.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Distillate

The Irish Sun:

Cross Border

SPOTLIGHT:

Mullacash Buzz

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Skontonovski