November 15 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Nursery Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Nursery Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 217556 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Experienced type won Killarney nursery over this trip in the summer on softish ground but safely held in four attempts since, not clearest of runs last time at Galway; only second AW start and looking exposed but place claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won six times in Ireland (7f-1m2f) for Michael Mulvany, including over 1m at Listowel (heavy) last September; things are yet to click for him for this trainer (0-7), hanging under pressure at Hamilton (8.5f) recently; mark continues to ease.

16/1

8th

3

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Sunriseontheboyne

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won his final start in Ireland (1m, heavy); hasn't been in the same form for new stable but worth a second look in the betting back from a two-month break.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 064820 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has had five attempts already in nurseries, notably Naas fourth over this trip and Gowran second in testing conditions; 6lb rise and testing ground found her out at Galway; down 2lb and tries AW here, don't rule out.
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12th

16

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Your Call

10st 11lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

AW winner is 0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; did show a glimmer on soft in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle but tailed off at Downpatrick the last twice; difficult to make a case.

33/1

8th

2

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:37 Downpatrick

Your Call

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Liam Lennon

AW winner whose five defeats over hurdles include a laboured handicap debut in March.

10/1

10th

9

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Your Call

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

AW nursery winner in December; some minor promise in her opening two hurdle runs for this yard, but tailed off at Gowran last time; makes handicap debut now.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 560064

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Respectable runs in nurseries here the last twice, staying on late each time over shorter trips; marked step up in trip here and place claims if she improves for it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(14)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Back from a 429-day absence with a 25-1 win over C&D on stable bow last month (Famous Enough second); 4lb rise for that seems reasonable and can't be discounted but wide draw not ideal.

7/1

1st

11

(10)

12th Jul 2026

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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

4th
1 (5)
Fairhaven

8/1

Form: 555309

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Some creditable runs in maidens over the summer but well below best the last twice when visored, never counting here over inadequate 5f latest; tries 1m for the first time and drops in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(1)

18th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Ran well over 1m here a month ago having been last at one point; not had a lot of racing and 7f might be a better fit; respected from the inside stall.

6/1

10th

4

(1)

18th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Ran well over 1m here a month ago having been last at one point; not had a lot of racing and 7f might be a better fit; respected from the inside stall.

6/1

1

(5)

15th Nov 2024

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Some creditable runs in maidens over the summer but well below best the last twice when visored, never counting here over inadequate 5f latest; tries 1m for the first time and drops in grade.

8/1

Form: 5940

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Fairly prominent in market all starts, notably fair fourth at Down Royal; softer ground may not have suited on handicap debut at Sligo; upped in trip for AW debut (sister won over this trip on AW).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:55 Roscommon

Pompano Beach

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

7/1

14th

11

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:55 Roscommon

Pompano Beach

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

7/1

4

(12)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pompano Beach

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fairly prominent in market all starts, notably fair fourth at Down Royal; softer ground may not have suited on handicap debut at Sligo; upped in trip for AW debut (sister won over this trip on AW).

7/1

Form: 96530

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Some signs of potential in maidens and handicap debut at Down Royal (from wide draw) was promising; again raced wide when below best in Fairyhouse claimer latest; not one to rule out and should stay.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(15)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Kitty Bear

9st 9lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins this year; unplaced in four outings since a Roscommon victory in May; needs to show signs of a return to form before being a betting proposition again.

16/1

11th

11

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Kitty Bear

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; gained second turf win at Roscommon in May (7.5f, good) off 9lb lower; soundly beaten in three runs since including off lower AW mark latest; drawn wide.

16/1

8th

6

(17)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty Bear

10st 0lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in the winter and has added two wins on turf; likes a bit of space, so draw is okay, but she might be high enough in the handicap now.

9/1

12/1

Form: 846350

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Left Ger Lyons after third in Naas handicap last month off 61; okay run at Down Royal for new connections but never travelled here on latest; cheekpieces replace blinkers now.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 037

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three maiden turf runs have been at sprint trips, showing some promise second occasion; upped in trip and cheekpieces fitted for AW/handicap debut and not one to rule out from a yard doing well here of late.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Anthony Carson

Got off the mark for his current yard at Chelmsford (7f) in November and has continued in decent nick, third of seven in 7f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Anthony Carson

Third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield on his last two starts; doesn't look the easiest ride but Donagh Murphy is fine value for his 5lb claim against other apprentices; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account at a track he ran well at last October.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Anthony Carson

7f win at Chelmsford for Alice Haynes in November; two C&D runs for new stable have both resulted in good efforts but he didn't look straightforward under pressure here two weeks ago.

3/1

Form: 088

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Testing ground may not have suited last time, previous Thurles run over this trip more encouraging; 10lb claimer's first ride.
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3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Whats New

11st 10lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner; 0-15 over hurdles but generally consistent; solid second in Galway Festival handicap hurdle (16.5f, good) on penultimate; another decent run when third back in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest (20.5f, gd-yld); rain no issue and thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:25 Bellewstown

Whats New

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a 1m4f Flat handicap last year; plenty of solid efforts over hurdles but ran out twice too; fine efforts last twice, notably when second in a 2m Galway handicap; not bred for this trip but a big player if staying; penalised 8lb.

3/1

2nd

19

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Whats New

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

13-race maiden over hurdles; easily held by a couple of these in maiden hurdles; unseated when still with a chance at Ballinrobe last week; Darragh O'Keeffe booked ,but needs to find a bit more to land this.

14/1

Form: 74693

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Much improved in first-time cheekpieces here last month when only caught late for second over 7f (winner Midnight Stagger runs in first division); could go well if he stays this longer trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when edged left over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, never on terms

2/1

3rd

9

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when edged left over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, never on terms

2/1

2nd

8

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, bit short of room when lost second but prominent after 3f, led when edged right under 2f out, soon ridden, headed but kept on inside final 110yds

11/1

Form: 080

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seemingly showed some improvement on latest at the Curragh but opening mark still appears on the high side for AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

16/1

Form: 090

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not too much to take from three runs, hard to see her having an immediate impact off this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(14)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Ariana

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Not too much to take from three runs, hard to see her having an immediate impact off this mark.

16/1

12th

7

(14)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Ariana

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

midfield

16/1

10th

8

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Miss Ariana

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: William Durkan

Ran prominently on debut at Cork; no show at Dundalk; unlikely to feature here.

50/1

Non-runners

Lyle The Crocodile, Red Charlie

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Payout
Exacta €35.80
Straight Forecast €35.29
Tricast €153.57
Trifecta €244.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Senior Montecristo

The Irish Sun:

Tam Lin

POSTDATA:

Your Call

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Senior Montecristo