November 01 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 025339 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three wins from four starts at this track (1m/1m2f) and although on a long losing run some decent runs in defeat including behind a stablemate in premier handicap here in August; recent Curragh run was tame and now tries this trip for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

16

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Slieve Binnian

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: David Marnane

Seven wins between turf and AW; won premier handicaps at Leopardstown and over C&D in 2025; went off the boil in Bahrain over the winter but best run since came at Dundalk last time; needs more from 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

4th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Slieve Binnian

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Rock solid record of 4-6 on AW including two wins over C&D; is 2lb lower than when last winning here in 2024 and wasn't disgraced when beaten 4.25l in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month; interesting back at this venue.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Three-time winner including this race last season off 3lb higher; below best in two runs this term, including in race he won last year at the Curragh on his latest start; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 23-075

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in France as a juvenile; lightly raced this year, back from recent spell for a different yard now with trainer's ban expired; hard to be confident in although ran well on sole previous AW start in France (interesting jockey booking though).
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4th

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Pralognan

11st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose 7yo who won C&D handicap hurdle last summer off 92; absent since November so may need this, but jockey/trainer going well and any market strength worth noting.

8/1

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 017063

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW debutante is 2-16 on turf; awarded 1m2f fillies' handicap at Leopardstown back in May on good ground off 68; fine debut AW run here on Wednesday when beaten two short-heads, staying on well over inadequate 1m; interesting if she turns out again here back up in trip.
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3rd

7

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:00 Bellewstown

Encosta

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel Meade

Two Flat wins and placed seven times in that sphere; ran creditably against the former Ebor and Irish St Leger winner Sonnyboyliston in a Killarney maiden hurdle.

3/1

2nd

12

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:30 Listowel

Encosta

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner who has shown ability in two runs over hurdles; will need further progress to be a factor here but that's possible on just her third run over timber.

10/1

2nd

12

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:30 Listowel

Encosta

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner who has shown ability in two runs over hurdles; will need further progress to be a factor here but that's possible on just her third run over timber.

10/1

10/1

Form: 067855 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner including this trip last year; regressive this year and claimed for 9,000euros out of Denis Hogan's yard last month, having been beaten only 1l.
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8th

13

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

All six wins have come at Dundalk, although did go close at Roscommon last year; lots to find on more recent form, but has plummeted in the handicap.

16/1

Form: 67007

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Second Harrington runner is 0-5 but some C&D promise last month when staying on late; 7lb claimer aboard this time and could prove a lively one.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

8th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

3

(2)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

10st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, raced in third behind clear leaders after 2f

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 35-924 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won here over 1m2f last year and twice a winner over this trip on turf; without success in light 2024, best run when second at the Curragh over this trip; too keen and never involved over C&D latest but drops in class here.
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4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Burren Song

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again.

9/1

3rd

1

(16)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.

8/1

Form: 424611 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Transformed under exaggerated hold-up tactics to win latest two starts here over 1m2f under claiming rider; up a total of 12lb for those and chance he could improve further for this longer trip.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

Form: 241904

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Big, raw sort of filly came good in 1m2f Navan handicap in July but hasn't progressed as expected, although bit more encouraging at Naas last time in first-time cheekpieces; gives impression 1m4f will suit so could go well here on AW debut.
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8th

8

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Itsonlyjustbegun

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders

8/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Itsonlyjustbegun

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders, outpaced under 2f out, no extra final furlong

8/1

8/1

Form: 314510 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Frankel gelding has won three times from seven starts for this yard with his last two wins coming over this trip on good ground (including beating Burren Song at the Curragh); well held over 1m6f latest and needs to improve on previous AW form.
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7th

3

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Polemon

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Tim Vaughan

Three-time Flat winner (1m1f-1m4f) in Ireland and was also placed over jumps; however, brought down early and pulled up in two maiden hurdles for current yard and a visor replaces usual cheekpieces.

14/1

2

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Polemon

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Three-time Flat winner (1m1f-1m4f) who showed promise in maiden hurdles but his progress stalled in spring 2025, pulling up on handicap hurdle debut and finishing well beaten on his final start for Denis Hogan in May last year; brought down at the first on stable debut after an absence this April (20-1), but still sets the standard with a mark of 110.

11/2

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Polemon

11st 4lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Three-time Flat winner who has also shown promise over hurdles; well beaten in this code last May and bought out of Denis Hogan's yard for £17,000 later that month; absent since but he's one of the likelier winners if at the top of his game on this comeback and stable debut; watch the betting.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.40
Straight Forecast €18.60
Tricast €76.84
Trifecta €105.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Trethorn

SPOTLIGHT:

It'sonlyjustbegun

The Irish Sun:

Polemon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slieve Binnian

TOPSPEED:

Church Mountain