December 20 / 17.15 Dundalk (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

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1st
1 (4)
Aratayvo

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 20-072

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Finished a close second to subsequent Listed winner Bright Stripes in a Naas maiden at two; bounced back to form when runner-up over C&D after being gelded last month; solid chance with a repeat.
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11th

13

(3)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won a C&D maiden in December 2024 but absent until October last year and soundly beaten in two handicap runs, racing keenly both times; behind a couple of today's rivals in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) last month; others preferred.

20/1

10

(3)

10th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark in a C&D maiden last winter following a second place, also here; that maiden form is no better than average and has to improve on return from an absence.

20/1

1

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Finished a close second to subsequent Listed winner Bright Stripes in a Naas maiden at two; bounced back to form when runner-up over C&D after being gelded last month; solid chance with a repeat.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 523472

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have been at around 1m2f, including when runner-up here on latest start, headed late on with Mythical Rock back in third; one of the likely pace angles and the drop back in trip shouldn't be an inconvenience.
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9th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; tailed off on stable debut in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Sligo 10 days ago; others preferred.

50/1

13th

5

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly and rated 70; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.

16/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 223403

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Form ties in closely with a couple of these; well-backed when third in maiden here (10.5f) latest on AW debut; must enter the discussion again despite rather inexperienced 10lb claimer taking over.
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6th

1

(9)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Mythical Rock

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: C Byrnes

Now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough at Dundalk on his 26th start; perhaps unlucky not to finish closer at Limerick last month on stable debut, since he almost lost his footing on the final bend; placed 11 times, capable of reaching the money in this grade.

4/1

7th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Mythical Rock

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: C Byrnes

1-26 after signing off with a win for former yard at Dundalk in January (10.5f); some good placed efforts on turf last season; check market for stable debut.

11/2

1st

3

(10)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mythical Rock

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

0-25 overall but has placed in four of seven starts on AW; beaten just 1.5l when runner-up over C&D 17 days ago for this rider and same mark here; good chance with a repeat of that.

9/2

10/1

Form: 329

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed first two starts on turf including when one place behind Mythical Rock when third at Punchestown (1m1f) on debut; led when second to now 82-rated rival at Leopardstown in October; didn't stay 1m4f at the Curragh latest; each-way possibilities dropping down in trip.
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9th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Molto Amichi

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden placed several times last year including here over 1m1f (good) off 77; absent since a faller over hurdles in October and probably best watched on return.

20/1

4

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:10 Naas

Molto Amichi

8st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Eoin Griffin

Now 0-10 after finishing fifth of 16 when favourite over C&D 20 days ago, finishing well after hitting a flat spot; this looks stronger.

11/4

10/1

Form: 604

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a pair of C&D maidens to date, most recently when two places behind Aratayvo in fourth last month; possibly needed the run after 180 days off; contender.
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11

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Some decent efforts in defeat here last winter up to this trip including behind Sacred Oath; not as good in two turf starts since but not ruled out back here.

25/1

11th

10

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Wrob And Wryan

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Fair AW maiden form last winter; little impact in two runs on turf; faces a tough task.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Leopardstown

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Fairly useful AW maiden form last winter and okay handicap debut effort when last seen in February; only second turf start and probably best watched.

20/1

Form: -03432

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed in a pair of C&D maidens in November and is the standard-setter on that bare form; had My Little Lady behind latest and looks sure to go close again.
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4th

12

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Whisper A Prayer

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Below her best in a couple of recent course efforts at 1m and looks reliant on the step up in trip sparking a return to form; wears first-time blinkers.

8/1

4th

12

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Whisper A Prayer

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Below her best in a couple of recent course efforts at 1m and looks reliant on the step up in trip sparking a return to form; wears first-time blinkers.

8/1

14

(14)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Whisper A Prayer

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed in a pair of C&D maidens in November and is the standard-setter on that bare form; had My Little Lady behind latest and looks sure to go close again.

7/2

Form: 647064

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Was out of form since second to now 84-rated rival at Cork in July but was a big eyecatcher when beaten 1.5l into fourth in C&D fillies' maiden on her second AW start last month (Whisper A Prayer in second); Colin Keane takes over; big player.
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12

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Lady

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was out of form since second to now 84-rated rival at Cork in July but was a big eyecatcher when beaten 1.5l into fourth in C&D fillies' maiden on her second AW start last month (Whisper A Prayer in second); Colin Keane takes over; big player.

6/1

7th

12

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Lady

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was out of form since second to now 84-rated rival at Cork in July but was a big eyecatcher when beaten 1.5l into fourth in C&D fillies' maiden on her second AW start last month (Whisper A Prayer in second); Colin Keane takes over; big player.

6/1

4th

8

(8)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Lady

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Narrowly denied in five-runner race at Cork in July but not near that level since, including AW debut earlier this month.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to Swedish 1m-10.5f winner Dear Bear; dam 1m-1m4f winner (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 69), half-sister to prolific winners No Poppy (6f-1m) and Whip My Heart (French 6f-7.5f), out of 6f winner, from family of Cadran winner Give Notice; stable 1-20 in AW maidens.
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1st

2

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Dontgowithjoe

11st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Recent Ballinrobe breakthrough win (40-1) came out of the blue, jumping better under a patient ride, still looking green but winning with a fair bit in hand; 6lb rise but 4yo could well handle it.

11/2

1st

8

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Dontgowithjoe

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Hasn't shown much over hurdles for this stable; 33-1 and always behind when beaten 29l on handicap debut on latest at Cork; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

33/1

50/1

Form: 474560

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran well in maiden company for Eddie Lynam, the best of those over 6f at the Curragh and Navan; never a factor on handicap/AW debut for new yard last month; passed over.
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8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Camachero

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel C Kelly

Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thirteenth foal; half-brother to ten winners inc' Medieval (6f-8.5f inc 2yo; RPR 100), Hairspray (6f, inc 2yo/AW; 88), Watneya (6f/1m, inc 2yo; 85), Memory Styx (5f 2yo 79) and Haymarket (8.5f-1m2f Flat; 77/2m hurdle); dam 1m AW winner (72); yard can ready one; monitor the betting.
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9th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

On The Way

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kieran P Cotter

Well held 66-1 shot over 1m three weeks ago on belated debut and needs a big step forward from that run.

50/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000euros yearling, (not sold 4,000gns 2yo); seventh foal; half-sister to winners Kraken Power (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 85) and Kodi King (Greek 6f/7f); dam unplaced 6f/7f (33), half-sister to numerous winners inc 5f Group 1 winner Kyllachy and two useful 5f performers; market will reveal more.
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13

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sweet Revenge

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

8,000euros yearling, (not sold 4,000gns 2yo); seventh foal; half-sister to winners Kraken Power (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 85) and Kodi King (Greek 6f/7f); dam unplaced 6f/7f (33), half-sister to numerous winners inc 5f Group 1 winner Kyllachy and two useful 5f performers; market will reveal more.

25/1

11th

13

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sweet Revenge

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

8,000euros yearling, (not sold 4,000gns 2yo); seventh foal; half-sister to winners Kraken Power (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 85) and Kodi King (Greek 6f/7f); dam unplaced 6f/7f (33), half-sister to numerous winners inc 5f Group 1 winner Kyllachy and two useful 5f performers; market will reveal more.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam ran three times, placed at 1m (RPR 69), half-sister to 8.5f winner Que Sera Sera, out of unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Short Pause and to dams of Group 1 winners Zambezi Sun (1m4f) and Continent (5f/6f); in good hands and must be respected on debut.
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11th

4

(12)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Siouxpercharged

9st 9lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Slowly away and never involved when 9-1 for his debut over 1m three weeks ago (Dahab runner-up); needs a lot more this time and drawn wide.

25/1

11th

4

(12)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Siouxpercharged

9st 9lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Slowly away and never involved when 9-1 for his debut over 1m three weeks ago (Dahab runner-up); needs a lot more this time and drawn wide.

25/1

9

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Siouxpercharged

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

First foal; dam ran three times, placed at 1m (RPR 69), half-sister to 8.5f winner Que Sera Sera, out of unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Short Pause and to dams of Group 1 winners Zambezi Sun (1m4f) and Continent (5f/6f); in good hands and must be respected on debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam third 1m AW (RPR 70), sister to winners Court Circle (useful 1m1f-1m2f GB/Scandinavia) and Court Circular (1m Norway), closely related to 7f AW winner Ducal, out of 6f winning sister to dam of Group 1 1m winner Peeress; best watched.
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1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

16:55 Punchestown

Barney McGee

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: J F O’Shea

No sign of ability in two AW runs on Flat; transformation needed on hurdling debut.

100/1

2

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

14:52 Limerick

Barney McGee

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J F O’Shea

Beaten a long way in both Dundalk maidens, easily passed over.

66/1

2

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

14:52 Limerick

Barney McGee

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J F O’Shea

Beaten a long way in both Dundalk maidens, easily passed over.

66/1

14th
11 (15)
Grays Wishes

150/1

Form: 050

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at huge odds in three career runs to date, including on AW debut over C&D on latest start; impossible to recommend; cheekpieces.
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11

(15)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Grays Wishes

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: E Sheehy

Well held at huge odds in three career runs to date, including on AW debut over C&D on latest start; impossible to recommend; cheekpieces.

150/1

14th

11

(15)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Grays Wishes

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: E Sheehy

Well held at huge odds in three career runs to date, including on AW debut over C&D on latest start; impossible to recommend; cheekpieces.

150/1

11th

4

(3)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Grays Wishes

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: E Sheehy

Well held at huge odds in two runs so far, failing to beat a rival.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €37.20
Straight Forecast €31.75
Trifecta €129.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dahab

SPOTLIGHT:

My Little Lady

POSTDATA:

Whisper A Prayer

The Irish Sun:

Dahab