November 06 / 14.25 Dundalk (AW)

14.25

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  • 0m 6f 0y
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 60904

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear over 7f at the Curragh on handicap debut; much better when fourth over 5f here 12 days; not much improvement required to feature now.
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5th

1

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Tomarlo

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; had form at this trip in Ireland and he comes here in preference to an intended Wolverhampton run on Tuesday; suspicion remains that he's likely to prove a cut above this level.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tomarlo

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Two creditable 5f efforts for this yard, including here, and he continues to edge down the weights; likely to be in the thick of it back at 6f.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 357

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Debut third was when almost behind the smart Rough Diamond (now a 101-rated Listed winner) in a five-runner race; two nondescript runs since but a featuring role is possible
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4th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vanilla Baby

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

4th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vanilla Baby

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

5th

7

(3)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vanilla Baby

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Went close on her handicap and AW debut over 6f earlier this month at 20-1; no impact over 7f here on Wednesday; drop back in trip should suit if she is turned out again quickly.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 090

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three maiden outings have been over further than this; drop in trip may help his cause.
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10th

4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Undefeatable

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Clear highlight of last year's form was a 6f win at Sligo in August; only one pound higher now; lacks the advantage of a recent run.

12/1

9

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) in August; never figured at the Curragh next time but was only one place behind Masked Angel over C&D on latest in first-time blinkers (retained); respected with Dylan Browne McMonagle booked.

9/2

14

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) and the runner-up went one better next time; never figured at the Curragh but remains on a handy mark and has form here; respected in first-time blinkers.

10/1

Form: 56006

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; finished last of 12 on handicap debut at the Galway festival; took a step in the right direction with sixth placing over 7f at this venue a month ago; more needed.
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1st

11

(10)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Movin And Groovin

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Winner over 6f here and twice placed over this trip; been off 14 months and new stable (same owners)

12/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9666

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Kept decent company in maidens, notably on debut in a Curragh event won by Henri Matisse; failed to make much impression in her first handicap at Navan.
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7

(10)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Sea Fort

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Siyouni colt showed a glimmer of potential in first two handicaps at the backend of last season at Navan and Dundalk; handicapper giving him a chance but lacks a run and needs more to get his head in front.

6/1

7

(10)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Sea Fort

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Siyouni colt showed a glimmer of potential in first two handicaps at the backend of last season at Navan and Dundalk; handicapper giving him a chance but lacks a run and needs more to get his head in front.

6/1

Form: 0755

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Reported lame when fifth of nine in a Southwell nursery nine weeks ago; hard to be sure how she will measure up on Irish debut; perhaps capable of better.
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20th

20

(14)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

20:10 Naas

Kensington Hope

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

20th

20

(14)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

20:10 Naas

Kensington Hope

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

8th

4

(3)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kensington Hope

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

Not totally solid in terms of form and has never made the frame; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected.

11/1

Form: 707

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three 6f runs on turf; mild promise when seventh of 19 in a Navan maiden on debut, two subsequent runs less encouraging; top rider booked for handicap debut.
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1st

6

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lost President

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

100/30

1st

6

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lost President

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

100/30

Form: 8560

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Finished last on his first two starts; has shown only marginal improvement; hard to make a case for him
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21th

21

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Quarry Stone

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Liam McAteer

Poor form as a juvenile, ran only twice last year; has returned to his original trainer; no apparent chance.

66/1

12th

13

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Quarry Stone

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Hassett

Poor form last season and showed nothing in a Dundalk handicap on belated return last month; hard to fancy on what he's done so far.

40/1

13th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Quarry Stone

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Hassett

A hint of promise in five 2yo runs, including here but will have to be ready after a long absence.

28/1

Form: 0005

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Weak form in maidens; fifth of eight at Navan in her first handicap; plenty of improvement needed
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6th

2

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Drish Samphire

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Low-level form in her six runs in Ireland for Donal Commins; off 17 months before well held in a 5f classified on AW last month; best watched.

50/1

7th

4

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Drish Samphire

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Offered little in her six runs in Ireland for Donal Commins, off since coming in last of eight in 6f Dundalk handicap 17 months ago; starts out for a new yard with her fitness to prove.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drish Samphire

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Commins

Good effort in a Navan nursery in October; did not match that on her debut on this surface last month; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 060

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Did a little better at this venue than on her two turf outings; however, does not seem well treated for her first handicap.
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9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

8/1

Form: 800

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran in a couple of good turf maidens; gelded since recent 1m outing here; up against it.
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10

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Romantic War

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Minor promise in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; toiling this season, however, and impossible to fancy on recent showings.

50/1

16th

17

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: J G Murray

Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

16

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Still a maiden after 22 outings; respectable run on final 2025 turf start when third of 15 at Galway (7f, heavy); tailed off at Bellewstown in first run this year (1m, soft); blinkers go on now.

50/1

Form: 0050

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not much encouragement to be taken from her nursery debut over 7f at Gowran last month.
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9th

14

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:12 Kilbeggan

Arizona Robbins

11st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E Seymour

Modest on the Flat, similar level of form in three hurdles starts; hard to recommend.

50/1

16th

18

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Arizona Robbins

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: E Seymour

Modest Flat maiden and well held on both maiden hurdle runs last season.

100/1

7th

9

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Arizona Robbins

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Modest Flat maiden was beaten a long way on hurdling debut and can't be fancied; hood added.

66/1

Form: 308

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Third in a Redcar maiden for George Scott on debut before finishing down the field over 7f at Lingfield; out of her depth in a Navan maiden a fortnight ago; may find her level.
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10th

4

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Star Allure

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Modest performer was third in a couple of 5f maidens last year after finishing fourth (led) over C&D in August; well held in two AW runs in early 2026.

16/1

8th

1

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Star Allure

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

15-race maiden has been tried over various trips, notably placed in sprint maidens at Bellewstown and ran above her mark in a 5f maiden here in December when a 3l third; well beaten back in a handicap last time; a lot on her plate at these weights.

50/1

7th

9

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:57 Navan

Star Allure

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Took a huge jump in the ratings (24lb) as a result of recent Bellewstown maiden third in first-time blinkers; just 3/4l off Glory To Be that day so place claims in this ordinary maiden.

8/1

Form: 008672

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has picked up useful experience and seems to be getting the hang of things; strong chance now following second in a 14-runner 5f Naas nursery in September, fourth Billie Be Quick has won a nursery since.
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2nd

7

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

El Fontenaro

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden after 18 starts; failed to build on a bright start to last season; uneven form but can be rated a possible future winner on her 6f Fairyhouse second last month; the winner was second of 17 at the same venue last week.

11/2

2nd

11

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

El Fontenaro

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden after 17 starts; a decent run at Sligo on return but was below that level over C&D since, though didn't get the clearest of passages.

12/1

11th

11

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

El Fontenaro

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden is 0-14 on turf; best efforts have come over 5f; beaten 0.5l off 13lb higher at Down Royal in May 2025 and comeback at Sligo (6f, yld-sft) was not devoid of promise (denied clear run); eased 2lb; not discounted if backing that up.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta €60.80
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Tricast €467.61

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

El Fontenaro

The Irish Sun:

Lost President

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tomarlo

POSTDATA:

Vanilla Baby