November 20 / 15.00 Dundalk (AW)

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 0099

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; single-figure odds on nursery debut in 11-runner contest at Down Royal; finished with only two behind her; plenty to prove as a result.
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1st

11

(8)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Amber Blossom

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good form at Dundalk between last November and March, notching a win and two seconds from four visits; failed to reproduce AW form in a Roscommon race in which Rising Sky was fourth; better at Leopardstown last time, but again finished behind Rising Sky.

12/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:05 Leopardstown

Amber Blossom

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good form at Dundalk between last November and March, notching a win and two seconds from four visits; failed to reproduce AW form in a Roscommon race contested by several of these rivals; first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:05 Leopardstown

Amber Blossom

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good form at Dundalk between last November and March, notching a win and two seconds from four visits; failed to reproduce AW form in a Roscommon race contested by several of these rivals; first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 609041 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear over 7f at the Curragh on handicap debut; much better when fourth over 5f at this venue; stepped up on that when a winning favourite over 6f two weeks ago accounting for Vanilla Baby and Undefeatable; 5lb higher now but should be in the mix again.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 9597

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in three maidens outings; badly hampered over two furlongs down over C&D on handicap debut; unwise to rule out.
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3

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Annie Lavinia

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when landing a handicap over this trip at Naas in August; down the field at the Curragh twice since then; Naas form often works out well at this similar track, and she ran well when fifth of 19 over C&D in the spring.

10/1

17

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:12 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Finally off the mark at Naas (6f) but only tenth here recently when behind some of these.

14/1

9

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

3yo filly finally got off the mark when holding off a late surge from Van Krolock at Naas (6f, good) 12 days ago; up 7lb and moves up in grade; will need a big career best to uphold Naas form with the runner up but that's not impossible.

4/1

Form: 600643

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has improved a little with each of three runs at this venue; solid third over 1m last Friday and has a realistic chance of reversing form with the penalised winner Sunriseontheboyne.
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3rd

4

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

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

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

Form: 175561 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Experienced type; won 1m Killarney nursery in the summer on softish ground; well held on next four four attempts; recorded his second nursery win here last Friday; 7lb penalty, not certain to uphold form with third-placed Movin And Groovin.
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1st

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

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

6/1

Form: 0706

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Attracted the attention of Stewards on handicap debut at Fairyhouse when never featuring; several possible excuses were advanced (hampered at start, hit a ridge two furlongs out, lost both hind shoes); tongue-tie may help, 10lb claimed.
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4th

13

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Red Charlie

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over 7f here (sft-hvy) on return from long layoff in March; raised 15lb and beaten a nose in follow up bid here (7f, soft) in April; beaten 4.75l into fourth upped to 1m at Naas on latest (1m, good) when 1l behind Far From Dandy; 2lb wrong and may need it softer than this.

12/1

4th

11

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Red Charlie

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Returned from a 493-day absence over 7f at the Curragh when comfortably winning a 23-runner contest (soft to heavy); almost followed up off 15lb higher back there next time, when hampered before finishing strongly to lose out by a head; up another 3lb, but he's thriving and a definite chance if handling this better ground and step up in trip.

4/1

2nd

11

(9)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Red Charlie

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Winless from five starts for Emmet Mullins in 2024 but returned from a 493-day absence over C&D last month when pulverising the 23-runner field (soft to heavy); handicapper hasn't missed him, handing a whopping 15lb rise; but big chance of going in again with softer ground to suit.

9/2

Form: 0903

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning now having shaped well behind Tomarlo and Vanilla Baby here in his first handicap; promising 7lb claimer rides.
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13th

7

(15)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Undefeatable

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Sole win in 13 starts came in 6f Sligo handicap a year ago, scoring cosily by 2.5l; positive third on AW in September but below par on turf return 23 days ago; needs to come on for that dropped back in trip.

14/1

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

Form: 3572

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Fair debut at Cork, around 9l behind the smart Rough Diamond (now a 101-rated Listed winner) in a five-runner race; two nondescript maiden runs before splitting Tomarlo and Undefeatable when 20-1 chance here two weeks ago; strong candidate.
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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

Form: 0099

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Undistingished form in maidens; possible he will find his level in handicaps; needs to show a spark of promise.
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11th

16

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Sovereign Banter

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Found great consistency on AW last year, landing a 6f handicap in October and placing four times since; poor runs on turf last twice however.

28/1

12th

10

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Sovereign Banter

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW during the winter and into April when second to the veteran Jered Maddox; twice runner-up on turf last year; badly drawn at Fairyhouse last month and should not be judged harshly on that run.

10/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Banter

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW over the winter and into April; gelded and has had a break; twice runner-up on turf last year, but nasty draw here.

11/1

20/1

Form: 000

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hard to discern potential from three outings in turf maidens over this trip in July/August; trainer also runs Kmakwahbah.
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12th

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Masego

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Similar RPRs in mid 80s in three maiden hurdles last year at 2m-2m1f on varying ground; three decent runs on the Flat since joining this yard so won't lack for fitness in first handicap hurdle; market check advised.

14/1

3rd

8

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Masego

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

Won a 1m5f (good) Leopardstown handicap off basement mark of 40 on final start for Mags Mullins in May; solid first two runs for this yard; 5l third of 16 at Bellewstown (1m4f, good) and denied by short head at Down Royal (1m5f, good) three days ago; big chance off 2lb lower.

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Masego

8st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: John C McConnell

Bit of promise over hurdles last year for Mags Mullins; made all to beat 18 rivals over this trip on good ground at Leopardstown; little wrong with stable debut third over 1m4f at Bellewstown (second touched off since); 2lb wrong matters little and front-runner is a player.

15/8

Form: 900

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not an obvious contender on her maiden form; trainer also represented by Masego.
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11th

10

(13)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kamkwahba

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Not an obvious contender on her maiden form; trainer also represented by Masego.

20/1

11th

10

(13)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kamkwahba

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Not an obvious contender on her maiden form; trainer also represented by Masego.

20/1

11th

14

(12)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

14:30 Tipperary

Kamkwahba

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

midfield

66/1

12th
12 (15)
Clarabell

20/1

Form: 8700

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in four outings on turf; first two Gowran runs better than recent efforts.
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17th

13

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Clarabell

8st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Never in the first six in ten outings between September 2024 and March 2025; best watched on first run for Ado McGuinness.

25/1

18th

20

(20)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Clarabell

8st 7lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian Sexton

Yet to trouble the judge in nine starts, four of them coming on turf; 5lb wrong and very hard to make a case for on what she has shown to date.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 760075

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has improved gradually since switched to handicaps; Place chance now following fifth of 14 at Naas in September; closely matched with Zuzzudio.
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12th

9

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Roaming Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent runs in defeat last year on turf but was poor on AW and at Bellewstown on return; has to put those runs behind her.

25/1

12th

9

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Roaming Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent runs in defeat last year on turf but was poor on AW and at Bellewstown on return; has to put those runs behind her.

25/1

15th

11

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Roaming Eyes

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Was gradually improving since switching to handicaps but was beaten out of sight on her latest two starts on the AW; looks well treated off this mark judged on Naas run in September but she is risky.

18/1

Non-runners

Alumni Lia, City Pass, Magna Beauty, Zuzzudio

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Payout
Exacta €76.40
Straight Forecast €55.83
Tricast €389.24
Trifecta €897.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vanilla Baby

POSTDATA:

Movin And Groovin

The Irish Sun:

Zuzzudio

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Vanilla Baby