December 13 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 068613 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beat Harry's Bar two starts ago and coped well with this mark last time when gave away ground at the start; was a half length behind Dontspoilasale that day so is a big player again.
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8th

11

(1)

18th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Useful sprinter on AW, albeit not without some quirks; ended 2024 in fine form and he also ran well at Dundalk on his return from a three-month break last month; whether he's well-enough treated for a race of this nature remains to be seen (only fourth at Lingfield last Good Friday when rated 4lb lower).

12/1

8th

11

(1)

18th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Useful sprinter on AW, albeit not without some quirks; ended 2024 in fine form and he also ran well at Dundalk on his return from a three-month break last month; whether he's well-enough treated for a race of this nature remains to be seen (only fourth at Lingfield last Good Friday when rated 4lb lower).

12/1

4th

1

(4)

14th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Returned to form at this track over the winter, winning two of his last three over C&D, beating several of these rivals in those wins; raised another 3lb but looks a major player again; can be tardy at the start.

11/4

15/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 746532 C BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at 5f but produced some solid runs at 7f lately; up in class today and while he should be involved, more is needed to score.
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5th

3

(5)

14th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has been in fine form on AW over the winter; just denied by Daamberdiplomat before scoring easily since, both over C&D; was hit with an 11lb rise for that last win but still has to be high on the list.

11/4

1st

4

(3)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent, nudged along challenging over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, easily

11/4

4

(3)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

All four wins have been at 5f but some solid runs over further of late, most recently strong-finishing second (beaten nose) over C&D last month; major player.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form: 897108 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner won again at Laytown in September but has been well beaten last twice and has to rebound.
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9th

8

(5)

6th Apr 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Jered Maddox

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Prolific on AW/beach in Ireland; as good as ever when winning a 5f handicap at Dundalk 16 days ago; 3lb higher mark to defy against deeper opposition.

10/1

9th

8

(5)

6th Apr 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Jered Maddox

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Prolific on AW/beach in Ireland; as good as ever when winning a 5f handicap at Dundalk 16 days ago; 3lb higher mark to defy against deeper opposition.

10/1

1st

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

in touch with leaders, headway 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish

9/2

Form: 005003

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Once useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; ran a solid race last time over 7f but did hang under pressure; needs more.
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4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 240222 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has 15 AW wins with eight at this venue but none in the last year; was just behind Daamberdiplomat over C&D six weeks ago on stable debut and is likely to be in the thick of the action.
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1st

2

(2)

14th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Has 15 AW wins to his name and been running well in defeat lately, including behind Daamberdiplomat; below his best in a C&D claimer last time so will have to improve upon that.

13/2

2nd

2

(3)

28th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Has 15 AW wins to his name, including eight at this venue but none since October 2023; did well to get within 3/4l of Valiant Force over 5f here in October and again took second behind that useful sort over this trip three weeks ago; stable 6-24 here this year; excellent chance at these weights.

8/11

2nd

3

(2)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

pressed winner, challenging when ridden over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

Form: 791264 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has nine wins at this track and gained his first turf win earlier this year; goes well for this rider but is probably better at 5f.
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3rd

3

(7)

4th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Nine of his 10 wins have come on AW; however, was disappointing over C&D last time after a three month break and has over 5l to find with Collective Power on that run.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

4th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Nine of his 10 wins have come on AW; however, was disappointing over C&D last time after a three month break and has over 5l to find with Collective Power on that run.

8/1

7th

4

(6)

14th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has won nine times at this track over 5f-6f; not beaten far by Daamberdiplomat last time and is down 1lb so is likely to be in the mix again under his capable claimer.

13/2

Form: 671078 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His six wins includes four at this track but he hasn't been at his best on last few starts and is up in grade so others are preferred.
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5th

8

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Hero Of The Hour

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Four AW wins over 5f-6f; not in the best form over the winter at Dundalk; finished third over C&D off 66 last August; should be finishing his race off well and will pick up the pieces if the pace collapses.

13/2

5th

8

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Hero Of The Hour

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Four AW wins over 5f-6f; not in the best form over the winter at Dundalk; finished third over C&D off 66 last August; should be finishing his race off well and will pick up the pieces if the pace collapses.

13/2

5th

8

(8)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

in touch with leaders, bit short of room and bumped over 1f out, hung left when no extra final 110yds

18/1

Form: 280312 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to beat Dream Today by 3.25l over C&D before coping well with this mark last time, finishing a half length in front of Daamberdiplomat; should be a player again.
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7th

5

(6)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

disputed lead, lost position when edged right and bumped rival over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got a 10lb hike for winning over C&D in November, initially adapted well, obtaining a second place 12 days later; more recent form has been uninspiring, though he should benefit from a return to this trip after last Friday's 5f run.

9/2

Form: 235R43 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner was solid in defeat the last twice including when 7lb out of the handicap in this grade; however, needs more up 4lb from last time.
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7th

2

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mark Fahey

towards rear

25/1

2

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mark Fahey

Consistent AW performer at one stage, never worse than second in six outings between November 2023 and February 2024; well beaten on first run for new yard at Dundalk last month; 0-11 on turf; others preferred.

25/1

12th

1

(9)

7th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

James Henry

10st 2lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Consistent performer at this venue at one stage, never worse than second in six outings between November 2023 and February 2024; fair third here in November. well below best last two starts for Leanne Breen; first run for new yard

14/1

Form: 308256 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Six of his 10 wins have been on AW; not beaten far last thrice and is much better off with Dontspoilasale from three starts back; can be thereabouts.
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

Form: -32083

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner has run well in defeat on this surface but this trip looks on short side back from an absence; 1lb out of the handicap.
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12

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Superior Force

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Both wins have come on soft on turf; beaten 1l into third in 7f Dundalk handicap last month but disappointed in a claimer there on latest; tough task on these terms.

25/1

5th

12

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Superior Force

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, headway over 1f out, kept on well, not reach leaders

25/1

7th

11

(10)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Superior Force

9st 4lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent, soon went second, disputed lead halfway, weakened over 1f out

17/2

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Payout
Exacta €11.40
Straight Forecast €8.74
Tricast €262.97
Trifecta €275.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mehman

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Harry's Bar

SPOTLIGHT:

Daamberdiplomat

The Irish Sun:

Mehman

POSTDATA:

Harry's Bar