December 11 / 16.30 Dundalk (AW)

16.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 754

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement from his 5f debut at Cork when fifth in a 6f maiden at Navan; appeared not to stay 7f when trying to make all at this venue four week ago; interesting in first nursery with Colin Keane aboard.
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4th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Brigadier Kakuru

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won a nursery and a conditions race at Dundalk last winter, both 6f events; not as effective over this trip at Cork after a four-month break.

14/1

7

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Brigadier Kakuru

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won a nursery and a conditions race at Dundalk last winter before a close third in another conditions event, all over 6f; should have the pace for this trip and run well if ready after a break with blinkers added; Keane stays aboard.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brigadier Kakuru

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has taken well to this surface when forcing pace over this trip, winning nursery in December and last month clear with runner-up when just holding on in 7-runner conditions contest; progressive sort has the ideal draw here and big chance of completing the hat-trick.

11/8

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 006434

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Penultimate C&D third was encouraging, but that was over 1m; looked in need of further when fourth over 7f here on latest, so this trip may not be ideal; on the positive side, she was under 2l behind runner-up Vanilla Baby when fourth over C&D three starts ago.
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7th

7

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Movin And Groovin

10st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Won off 2lb higher at Dundalk (1m) on penultimate in July; 2.5l behind Reponse Finale when third back there on latest (Roman Harry 1.75l ahead in second); drop back to 7f should pose no problems and she's on the shortlist.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4977

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Close up in fourth in 5f Cork maiden debut in May; failed to match that form in races at Beverley and Down Royal; faded in final furlong of 6f nursery at the Curragh in August; takes on less demanding opposition here.
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6th

6

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Fairyhouse

Powerful Lady

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Fillies' maiden winner on AW in January but hasn't managed to get competitive since, including in two seven furlong handicaps back on turf last month; now tried with tongue-tie.

20/1

10

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Powerful Lady

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January but not as good twice since and may want a step back up in trip.

10/1

10

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Powerful Lady

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January but not as good twice since and may want a step back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 357285

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Modest form in turf maidens; went close on her handicap and AW debut over C&D early last month; suffered interference in a 7f event here on next start; found 5f inadequate here two day later.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 694

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Fair sixth on debut in a C&D maiden in September; poor run over 5f early last month; better when fourth of nine in first-time blinkers over 5f here last week; likely to be competitive in her first handicap.
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3rd

1

(5)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bansha Belle

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

towards rear but in touch with leaders

13/2

3rd

1

(5)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bansha Belle

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

towards rear but in touch with leaders

13/2

5th

2

(9)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bansha Belle

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Stephen Thorne

Fair sixth on debut in a C&D maiden in September; poor run over 5f early last month; better when fourth of nine in first-time blinkers over 5f here last week; likely to be competitive in her first handicap.

7/2

Form: 67779

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on handicap debut in 7f Down Royal nursery; down in trip now and fitted with cheekpieces after 1m attempt on AW debut; plenty to prove.
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6th

9

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Fusee

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Soundly beaten on handicap debut in 7f Down Royal nursery; down in trip now and fitted with cheekpieces after 1m attempt on AW debut; plenty to prove.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Fusee

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Soundly beaten on handicap debut in 7f Down Royal nursery; down in trip now and fitted with cheekpieces after 1m attempt on AW debut; plenty to prove.

16/1

9th

10

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Fusee

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

prominent, led after 1f, edged right over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

14/1

Form: 075568

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed little promise for Kevin Philippart De Foy; bought for 5,500gns in September; weakened late into sixth over C&D on Irish debut and has a bit to find with Movin And Groovin on that running; ran poorly over 5f here last time; tongue-tie/cheekpieces worn then are discarded.
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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: 80009

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear in a C&D nursery early last month; soundly beaten in a 7f claimer last time; trainer appears to have a better chance with Movin And Groovin.
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11th

12

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Maiden after 27 starts can't be fancied from 9lb out of the handicap.

50/1

12th

2

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Romantic War

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Modest maiden rated just 30; impossible to fancy in a race of this nature.

150/1

12th

15

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Placed in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; labouring this season and impossible to fancy on recent showings; last of nine in a claimer at Ballinrobe on Monday.

33/1

Form: 3080

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

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 on Irish debut; in rear in a nursery here five weeks ago, held by Vanilla Baby, Movin And Groovin and Kensington Hope.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:20 Bellewstown

Star Allure

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

20-race maiden; third of seven in moderate C&D maiden a year ago; mostly well held since; Laytown fifth wasn't too shabby; 4l fifth of seven in C&D maiden yesterday.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

Star Allure

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Rated only 37 and can't be fancied back in a maiden.

66/1

5th

10

(13)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Star Allure

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Produced a positive third over 5f in Dundalk maiden in December; little to recommend in four outings since; others preferred.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €9.20
Straight Forecast €8.36
Tricast €23.29
Trifecta €36.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Movin And Groovin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bansha Belle

SPOTLIGHT:

Brigadier Kakuru

The Irish Sun:

Movin And Groovin