December 18 / 17.55 Dundalk (AW)

17.55

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  • 0m 7f 0y
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 713065 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four wins include two on the AW; finished just behind Mullacash Buzz here recently after being slowly away; considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

2nd

9

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth win under rules' at Dundalk last month (7f); 6f perhaps a bit sharp back at Dundalk last time and was hampered turning in; she was a C&D winner last June off 5lb higher, so a few things in her favour back on turf.

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 786951 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap here last week for the second year running and has the penalty; this is a belated first try over 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Senado Square

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

10/1

5th

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in December and just denied by Amemri over 7f next time off this mark; not as good since but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

21st Feb 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 468550 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
This is her trip and she's a dual C&D winner; however, last week's run here was disappointing.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

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1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

Form: 064634 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In a fair run of form and it was over 1m when weakening here three weeks ago; he's better at 7f and, despite a wide draw, needs considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

12

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Mullacash Buzz

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Grand front-runner has won around here; runner-up three times last year and fair fourth at Dundalk on latest; blinkers added.

11/2

4th

7

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mullacash Buzz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Six-time winner (four on AW) but last win came here in 2023; never a factor in either course outing this year.

20/1

Form: 000845 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner; has a regressive profile but he stopped the rot with a better run over C&D two weeks ago, going down by only 2l; fair prospects.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

Form: 600305 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-11 on the AW but has dropped to a tempting mark and he was edging closer after starting slowly here last week; could go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

Form: P71680 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f claimer on turf during the summer; well held at that level here the last twice and now 0-9 on AW surfaces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

4th

6

(9)

28th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Signor Ferrari

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P J F Murphy

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

6/1

Form: /90900

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-8 since a successful debut when based in England; has struggled since three years out of action.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(16)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Top Of The Pops

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Long-priced winner over 1m at Gowran in April, his first success since a debut juvenile win for Mark Johnston; moderate form since over a range of trips; first time with cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

14

(14)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Top Of The Pops

9st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Murray

First win since 2020 in 1m Gowran (yielding) handicap in April; struggled over variety of trips since and stamina to prove at this distance.

20/1

8

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Top Of The Pops

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: J G Murray

Won well over C&D (yielding) in April off 46; struggled off revised mark in three runs since, including when beaten 18l here latest; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 976700

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make the frame and didn't look a winner waiting to happen here last week; now tries cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(15)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Task Ahead

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Seven-race maiden who showed promise in turf maidens but really struggled in handicaps on AW this winter; new trip and widest draw to cope with.

20/1

13th

12

(15)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Task Ahead

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Seven-race maiden who showed promise in turf maidens but really struggled in handicaps on AW this winter; new trip and widest draw to cope with.

20/1

Form: 00-090

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has shown nothing like enough in three runs this year to believe she'll be the answer; new trainer removes blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

19

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Phoenix Princess

11st 2lb

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

First reserve; low-grade Flat maiden who has shown nothing so far over hurdles.

16th

19

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Phoenix Princess

11st 2lb

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

First reserve; low-grade Flat maiden who has shown nothing so far over hurdles.

11

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:30 Limerick

Phoenix Princess

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Weak form on the Flat; in rear when a rank outsider on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

200/1

11th
8 (15)
El Padre

25/1

Form: 0/0-08

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 6f on the beach at Laytown in 2021; very lightly raced in the last two years and hasn't been showing much.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(15)

18th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

El Padre

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came over 6f on the beach at Laytown in 2021; very lightly raced in the last two years and hasn't been showing much.

25/1

11th

8

(15)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

El Padre

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came over 6f on the beach at Laytown in 2021; very lightly raced in the last two years and hasn't been showing much.

25/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

El Padre

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came over 6f on the beach at Laytown in 2021; only seen twice since February 2022; low-key return last month and may need more time.

40/1

Form: 500897 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: /00000

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; remains a maiden and hasn't been threatening to put that right; best trip remains a mystery.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(3)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Xquise

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Ex-French; remains a maiden and hasn't been threatening to put that right; best trip remains a mystery.

25/1

13th

14

(3)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Xquise

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Ex-French; remains a maiden and hasn't been threatening to put that right; best trip remains a mystery.

25/1

10th

12

(15)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Xquise

8st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Ex-French; no sign of winning potential in four Irish starts this season.

25/1

25/1

Form: 0080/0

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way over 1m2f on return from a long absence last time and best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

12

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Man Johnny

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Philip M Byrne

Beaten a long way over 1m2f on return from a long absence last time and best watched.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Man Johnny

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Philip M Byrne

Beaten a long way over 1m2f on return from a long absence last time and best watched.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €20.50
Straight Forecast €14.83
Tricast €82.10
Trifecta €131.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amemri

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Big Baby Bull

POSTDATA:

Amemri

The Irish Sun:

Amemri