November 01 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 631587 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Punchestown over this trip in September but beaten three times since off this mark, including here over too far a trip; others seem more likely but rider's claim a positive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Proleek Prince

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Two wins in 2024 but has been in the handicapper's grip since; not a bad run at Fairyhouse latest (1m2f, good) but still beaten 8l and didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip; down in grade but others appeal more.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 957503 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden winner last year has been regressive this term until much better effort when subject of strong market support on yard debut at Cork last month when rallying third; definitely one to consider.
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2nd

8

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Letiza

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won off this mark at Down Royal (10.5f, good) for Henry De Bromhead in June 2025; well below best on last two starts for Adrian Nicholls and has moved yards again; likely best watched after absence unless the market speaks.

40/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 414675 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (7f) who gained a first turf win over this trip at Gowran in July; okay form since on turf and has to be respected back on AW.
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11th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Pier Pressure

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Gained his second career win and second win at Gowran off 4lb lower on penultimate (1m, good); ran on well for fifth off revised mark in the Sovereign Path (7f, good) latest; down 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus; considered.

11/2

14

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Pier Pressure

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Both turf wins have come at Gowran, most recently last month over 1m off 80, having previously gone close here over same trip under regular rider; 4lb rise okay but draw is a negative and soft ground a concern.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Pier Pressure

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.

3/1

4th
7 (5)
Punk Poet

11/2

Form: -40393 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five course wins include this event in 2022 and over this trip a year ago off 78; definite return to form here last month when third (having been struck into) off this reduced mark; shortlisted.
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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: 065014 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here early in the year for Ado McGuinness and added Leopardstown handicap for Jack Davison in August before good Listowel run off revised mark considering he was short of room; first attempt at 1m for new yard and player if he stays.
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5th

9

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; sole turf win came at this course (7f); didn't count first two starts for this stable but failed to get a clear run late on when seventh of 15 at Limerick (1m) eight days ago (Bucaneer's Spirit third); interesting off career-low mark.

16/1

7th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Perfect Judgement

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.

10/1

7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

Form: 516719 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
First reserve; been in good form with C&D win in August added to with Gowran win; tame C&D effort just six days later and has had a short break since so don't rule out although plenty high mark at present.
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11th

13

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it.

25/1

11th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October.

6/1

3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

12/1

Form: 806629 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f here at two; pick of this year's form when second over this trip at Listowel in a lower grade handicap; not so good at the Curragh latest and headgear combination now tried for AW return.
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3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

Form: 9-5166

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 1m1f at Leopardstown in August; held both starts since although not the best of luck in running last time; others preferred.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Mooretown Lad

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish winner; hold-up performer who finished well for second behind Scarfo off his much-reduced mark at Chepstow (1m, soft); needs a strong pace and he has major claims if he gets one.

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Mooretown Lad

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole success came in August 2024 when trained in Ireland; has tumbled down the weights since his British debut in December; is a hostage to fortune as he tends to be held up and requires a fast pace to be seen to best effect.

11/4

7th

8

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Mooretown Lad

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

Fair ex-Irish 1m1f winner; arrives in good nick for his current yard, fourth of ten in 1m Nottingham handicap three weeks ago; not dismissed from an easing mark.

6/1

9th
11 (3)
Seti

14/1

Form: 013-6 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo won a maiden here a year ago before good second in C&D nursery off 78; no show on belated return at Naas last month but more forward showing expected here.
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No Results Found

25/1

Form: 886007 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come on AW (including here over 7f in January) but recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
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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

6th

5

(11)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as a 2yo; ran well here twice last summer but has been out of form this term; 11th of 15 at Roscommon 24 days ago; down 4lb and hard to recommend.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 080050

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
A 7f specialist was rated 110 in his prime so has dropped a long way in recent years; visor now tried in order to arrest his decline but still others preferred.
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4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

9/1

Form: 502600 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Better AW performer, winning twice over C&D last winter, second occasion off 77; mixed turf form over the summer but back down to a competitive mark for AW return so warrants respect.
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19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

25/1

16/1

Form: -93036

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was 0-6 in maidens for Joseph O'Brien, shaping well on occasions; tongue-tie tried latest is now discarded on AW/handicap debut for new yard.
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3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

14th
10 (14)
Rampage

13/2

Form: 055012 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Back to form of late, scoring narrowly over C&D and then chased home a comfortable winner at Bellewstown; career-best needed.
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7th

12

(16)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this last year off a mark of 60, but has been out of form on turf this season and only mid-field when favourite over C&D in April on sole AW start in 2026.

28/1

13th

11

(16)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Third runner for local yard; four-time winner; last turf win in 2023 over 8.5f at Galway (soft); two AW wins since; hard to fancy on this year's form but has placed multiple times over C&D, including when runner-up at this festival last year from a stone higher; can't dismiss.

14/1

Non-runners

Black Storm, Cornahilt Soldier

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €74.40
Straight Forecast €51.02
Tricast €240.84
Trifecta €661.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Letiza

The Irish Sun:

Black Storm

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pier Pressure

POSTDATA:

Letiza