November 29 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

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  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 422/22

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Went close a couple of times in maiden hurdles last season but his Flat form is arguably better; only went down by half-a-length to the very useful Smooth Tom in the Amateur Derby at the Curragh last month; a repeat of that should be good enough here.
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3rd

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Ascending

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive 2025, notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); easily his most competitive show of 2026 was last time when fourth of 22 back in the Ebor (good to soft; Beylerbeyi a neck behind giving 3lb) and he shaped from off the pace as if he's probably as good as ever; seriously considered.

8/1

4th

18

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ascending

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Henry De Bromhead

Unraced on the soft on Flat for nearly two years; progressive last season, most notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in this race; failed to shine at Ascot on first two starts this season (every chance over 1f out at the Royal meeting) before never dangerous when 40-1 in a recent Leopardstown Group 3; off the same mark as 12 months ago, however, this Irish St Leger entry could be dangerous to dismiss.

22/1

6th

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Ascending

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive last season, completing a hat-trick in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes; continued on the upgrade when second to Ethical Diamond in the Ebor at York (1m6f); has failed to recapture his best form in two trips to Ascot this season; was getting 6lb from the Mullins horse in the Ebor, now rated 20lb inferior.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -73700 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, three on Polytrack, highly tried this year and her best run was when a good third in a heavy ground 1m6f Listed event at Gowran in May; had no chance in a 1m Listed here three weeks ago; back up to a more suitable trip in a winnable handicap here; could run a big race.
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3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

10th

9

(5)

6th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 25y

15:57 Cork

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

slowly away, in rear

33/1

Form: 17 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed a good attitude to win over 1m2f on debut last month; unable to match that in a rated race over the same trip last time; step up in trip could well suit and not without a chance.
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2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Persian Bliss

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner on the AW for Adrian Murray; second in a Dundalk claimer for his current yard on his penultimate start; reportedly burst over hurdles at Down Royal last time; others more likely.

14/1

2

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Persian Bliss

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins for Adrian Murray; beaten 8l when second in a Dundalk claimer on last Flat start in March; pulled up over hurdles at Down Royal on latest; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; a bit to prove on grass.

11/4

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Persian Bliss

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; three-time AW winner ran well enough on that surface on second start for this yard; was well below his best on sole turf run, but has the class to run well if jumping soundly.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 120/3- CD

Last run: 658 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Remarkable record having won a bumper, over hurdles and fences and on the Flat (turf and AW) for Noel Meade; took a couple of falls over fences in the spring of 2013 and not seen for 19 months; first run for Kevin Prendergast here and not getting any younger, so probably best watched; tried in a visor here.
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13th

8

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Jerandme

11st 8lb

J: Mr P J Smullen

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; however, he is vulnerable as a 12-year-old in such a competitive handicap; has usually shown his best form on a sound surface.

20/1

6th

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; was runner-up in a C&D claimer when last seen over hurdles and had one solid AW Flat run since; can go well fresh and is one to consider.

4/1

10/1

Form: 5-9246 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Mixed form this year; good second in a 1m4f Curragh handicap last month and ran okay in a couple of 1m4f handicaps here since; well beaten over hurdles at Punchestown last time; others preferred.
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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

12/1

Form: /153-4

Last run: 136 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Ripon novice last year for David Simcock but didn't progress in two subsequent starts; up in trip after she was a soundly beaten last of four on her stable debut at Killarney in July; others preferred.
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5

(1)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lunar Bird

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: E McNamara

Won 1m2f Ripon novice last year for David Simcock but didn't progress in two subsequent starts; well beaten over C&D last month and tried in cheekpieces; others preferred.

16/1

14th

5

(1)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lunar Bird

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: E McNamara

Won 1m2f Ripon novice last year for David Simcock but didn't progress in two subsequent starts; well beaten over C&D last month and tried in cheekpieces; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(5)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lunar Bird

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E McNamara

Won 1m2f Ripon novice last year for David Simcock but didn't progress in two subsequent starts; up in trip after she was a soundly beaten last of four on her stable debut at Killarney in July; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 6-1623 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here including over 1m4f on seasonal debut in July; consistent since and ran well for this rider in a 1m4f handicap in September; first-time over the trip and should run her race if she stays; stable second-string.
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9th

4

(2)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Paloma

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Katy Price

Two AW wins during her spell in Ireland; folded tamely and failed to beat a rival at Southwell last month on debut for new yard; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Miss Paloma

10st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Katy Price

in touch with leaders, edged left after 1f

12/1

8th

7

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Miss Paloma

10st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Katy Price

in touch with leaders, edged left after 1f

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.10
Straight Forecast €10.16
Trifecta €51.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ascending

POSTDATA:

Burren Song

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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The Irish Sun:

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