December 13 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 575031 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m maiden at this track in February and some decent efforts in defeat after; back on the scoresheet raised to this trip last time (beating Enough Already into 4th); was raised 6lb for that so will have to do more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 85y

12:48 Punchestown

Pepper Noir

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time AW winner, twice at 1m4f; unseated early when 22-1 at Leopardstown 17 days ago on hurdle debut and others preferred.

20/1

13th

12

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 85y

12:48 Punchestown

Pepper Noir

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time AW winner, twice at 1m4f; unseated early when 22-1 at Leopardstown 17 days ago on hurdle debut and others preferred.

20/1

14

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:05 Leopardstown

Pepper Noir

10st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

11/1

2nd
11 (8)
Picpoul

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 839820 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at this track; was a solid second over 1m2f in October before running poorly over this trip next time; has to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Picpoul

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

All three career wins have come on this surface but looks up against it from 12lb out of the handicap.

50/1

7th

9

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Picpoul

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

All three career wins have come on this surface but looks up against it from 12lb out of the handicap.

50/1

2nd

11

(8)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Picpoul

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: M M Rice

prominent, chased clear leader 1f out, kept on towards finish, just held second

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 8-4108 D

Last run: 113 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Landed a Fairyhouse maiden in June over this trip but was well below that form in a handicap and Listed event after; has a bit to prove off this mark on AW debut after an absence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(11)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Town

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

in touch with leaders, headway and went second when ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final strides

11/2

1st

2

(11)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Town

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

in touch with leaders, headway and went second when ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final strides

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Town

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: -07523

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won as a 2yo in France but no win since joining this yard, although some creditable efforts in defeat including over 1m2f-1m4f at this track the last twice; should go well off an unchanged mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pralognan

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

midfield, headway 1f out, briefly went third inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

Form: 650014 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His seven wins includes a score over C&D last month but couldn't follow up under a 7lb penalty five days later; off the same mark today up in grade so needs to find more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner has won over this trip in the past but he is more effective over further these days; well-backed when winning 1m4f handicap here last month and couple of good runs in defeat since.

10/1

3rd

7

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner has won over this trip in the past but he is more effective over further these days; well-backed when winning 1m4f handicap here last month and couple of good runs in defeat since.

10/1

5th

4

(3)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, headway towards near side 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

7/1

Form: 95560

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All starts on turf; some decent maiden runs on good ground but below that level in two handicaps on testing ground; has a squeak if back to best on AW debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent maiden efforts but has been regressive in handicaps; mightn't have stayed 2m here last time and this should suit better; still, has a bit to find.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent maiden efforts but has been regressive in handicaps; mightn't have stayed 2m here last time and this should suit better; still, has a bit to find.

10/1

7

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Lightly raced and has shown ability; ran okay in a 1m4f handicap here last week; needs to improve stepping up to this trip.

20/1

Form: 002779

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden has been disappointing lately but would have a squeak if returning to the form of his C&D second in October.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Warrior Lion

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

soon led, faced challenge 1f out, soon headed, weakened final 110yds

25/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Warrior Lion

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

soon led, faced challenge 1f out, soon headed, weakened final 110yds

25/1

5th

7

(2)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Warrior Lion

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Anthony McCann

towards rear, some headway over 2f out, hung left when no extra over 1f out

14/1

Form: 700756

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well-bred sort has been regressive in handicaps at this track lately in various headgear and isn't easy to fancy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

8th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

3

(2)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

10st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, raced in third behind clear leaders after 2f

12/1

Form: 584736

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 17 starts but some decent efforts including in a C&D maiden last month; not as good over 1m2f since and will have to do more off this mark back in a handicap.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(4)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sportingsilvermine

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

never better than midfield, no extra over 1f out

12/1

9th

6

(4)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sportingsilvermine

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

never better than midfield, no extra over 1f out

12/1

6th

5

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sportingsilvermine

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden has run well in defeat at times, including when beaten 1.75l into fourth in C&D handicap in October; plugged on well when third on first try over 1m4f here latest; each-way claims back to preferable trip.

7/1

28/1

Form: 23-000

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden showed some ability in maidens for Roger Varian last year but has been well below that level for this yard this term; not easy to fancy after a break.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(12)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sub Rosa

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Donal Kinsella

towards rear throughout

28/1

11th

9

(12)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sub Rosa

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Donal Kinsella

towards rear throughout

28/1

17th

6

(1)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Sub Rosa

9st 13lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Donal Kinsella

Placed in a couple of maidens for Roger Varian; well beaten in two starts for his current trainer; others more likely.

66/1

Form: -26570

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 2yo AW maiden over 1m in France last year; well below that level on debut for this yard in testing ground; this surface should suit better and put up an improved effort; tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(6)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sweet Sundowner

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

towards rear throughout

16/1

12th

7

(6)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sweet Sundowner

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

towards rear throughout

16/1

13th

11

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Sweet Sundowner

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

AW winner over this trip in France last year; soundly beaten in four starts this term; difficult to assess on Irish debut; market may guide.

20/1

Form: 2731-0

Last run: 111 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won a turf maiden over approx 1m2f in France last year; two runs in this country, falling on hurdles debut when well beaten and never involved in a Flat handicap; jockey booking takes the eye.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €35.60
Straight Forecast €35.19
Tricast €322.90
Trifecta €328.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pepper Noir

SPOTLIGHT:

Pralognan

TOPSPEED:

Picpoul

POSTDATA:

Pepper Noir

The Irish Sun:

Pepper Noir