December 04 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

Form: 707595

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden and best form in on testing ground on turf although ran well for long way over 7f here last month; drop in trip could suit although 3lb wrong.
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9th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Hasiyna

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner at Dundalk over 5f/6f but 0-16 on turf; remains 2lb above her last winning mark and not as effective on this surface.

22/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.

8/1

Form: 306944 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
AW weather winner in Britain; didn't quite get home here over 7f last month but good run nonetheless and drop in trip should suit.
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13th

14

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wild Mountain

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Sole win from 28 starts came in a 6f nursery for the Coles in October 2021; went close over 6f here in December; has failed to build on that in four subsequent outings, two here, two at Newcastle; previous form at this trip provides no encouragement.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Mountain

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick J McKenna

The winner of just one of his first 26 races, namely a 6f nursery for the Coles in October 2021; finished second of 14 at Dundalk in December but not quite so good the next twice; this Irish raider is also declared in the 8.30 here on Thursday night.

6/1

5th

8

(8)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Irish runner whose sole win was gained in 6f AW Kempton event in 2021; some creditable form at Dundalk more recently; another who has a shot.

13/2

Form: 500016 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained a first AW win over 7f in October (headgear removed) but never really landed a blow off 2lb higher following month; not sure he'll be suited by this drop in trip.
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7th

8

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 9lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable.

40/1

Form: 090726

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden ran her best race in handicap company when beaten a short head over C&D in October and another solid run last month after a slow start; not one to rule out.
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14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

20/1

Form: -00200 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts, both over 6f at Newcastle in 2022 but losing run since and plenty to find on recent runs here.
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10th

1

(16)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Fly To Glory

10st 0lb

J: Rian Lane

T: Terence O’Brien

Five-time winner on AW at 6f/7f; last seen around this time last year when landing a 6f claimer for Pat Murphy; makes stable debut and he's a big player if ready to rock after almost a year off; wide draw a negative.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Fly To Glory

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time winner on AW, including handicaps over 7f here in December and C&D in January; returns for another shot at a claiming race after finishing fourth over 7f four weeks ago; closely matched with Devil's Angel.

7/1

Form: 703590 CD

Last run: 131 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All three wins over this trip including over C&D last year; turf form this summer decidedly mixed and returns from a break for new yard (3lb wrong).
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

Form: 087264

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 7f Down Royal nursery and best recent effort over same trip when staying on second; not sure if this drop in trip is what he wants.
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8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 266635

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden's first attempt at this trip came last month when not quite getting home; wide draw not ideal here either.
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6

(3)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, short of room then stumbled and unseated over 1f out

7/1

1st

1

(9)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

13/2

4th

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

10/1

Form: 105008 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All three wins at this venue including C&D claimer (beating Hezahunk) in March; better for recent comeback run and can't be ruled out.
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12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual C&D winner; latest win came over 6f here in claiming company in March but hasn't managed to get competitive since.

20/1

20/1

Form: 770007 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

Form: 000098 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.
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11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

8th

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Bruce Lightning

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Won at Dundalk during the winter but ineffective on turf this season; new headgear tried here and the rider booking is attractive but hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

16/1

11/2

Form: 713892 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came C&D maiden claimer in September but good staying on second here last Friday over 5f; 1lb wrong but one to consider back at 6f.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

Form: 8/0-68 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D claiming win came over three years ago; recent comeback run over too far a trip so improvement possible back at 6f; 7lb wrong though.
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13th

14

(4)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Plumeria

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

C&D claiming win came over three years ago; recent comeback run over too far a trip so improvement possible back at 6f; 7lb wrong though.

20/1

13th

14

(4)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Plumeria

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

C&D claiming win came over three years ago; recent comeback run over too far a trip so improvement possible back at 6f; 7lb wrong though.

20/1

8th

12

(13)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Plumeria

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

soon led

25/1

14th
10 (6)
Eriskay

14/1

Form: 7-3350

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since, didn't count on recent belated AW debut; 2lb wrong.
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14th

10

(6)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eriskay

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since, didn't count on recent belated AW debut; 2lb wrong.

14/1

14th

10

(6)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eriskay

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since, didn't count on recent belated AW debut; 2lb wrong.

14/1

11th

13

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eriskay

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since; solid runs first two starts this summer, not quite so at Naas latest; belated AW debut here.

14/1

Non-runners

Devils Angel, Half Nutz, Senado Square

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €104.30
Tricast €775.08

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hezahunk

The Irish Sun:

Rattletheonionbag

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Velvet Skies

POSTDATA:

Hezahunk