January 10 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

Standard

William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 13144- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Decisive win in a 1m claimer here in November was her 10th career success (eight on AW); solid runs in a claimer and a handicap since then would put her in the mix here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on

7/2

1st

2

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on

7/2

4th

1

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Stephen Thorne

Refused to enter the stalls twice here before comfortably landing 1m claimer for Stephen Thorne last month; close fourth in 7f claimer for Sean Davis latest; step back up to 1m will suit back with Thorne.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 01361- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In good form on this surface over the winter, winning twice over the trip; up 4lb for handicap win last month; likely to be thereabouts again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 29715- CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on this surface; found the 8lb rise a little too much over C&D last month; 7lb claimer a help here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00342- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Eight career wins but yet to score on this surface; went closest when beaten a neck by stablemate Apache Outlaw last month; up 4lb for that and will go close with a reproduction.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

5th
8 (8)
Ransom

14/1

Form: 80097- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on this surface; not beaten far behind Shoot To Kill here last month and down another 2lb; each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

Form: 05867- CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on AW surfaces; no real impression in three runs since returning from four months off; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.

4/1

Form: 20830-

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Good placed form in the Spring for Adrian Murray; reportedly never travelled on his stable debut over 6f last month; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

25/1

Form: 4/089-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Debut winner for Godolphin last year; did not run badly in a C&D claimer on his stable debut last month but might need to come down a little more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Irish wins came on turf and his record on Polytrack at Dundalk wasn't great; poor this spring and goes without the usual blinkers for his new yard; would want to see support before factoring him in.

16/1

8th

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Nezeeh

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Nezeeh

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and soft ground; is 2lb lower than when winning at Bellewstown in October but has struggled badly in both starts this season; others arrive in better form.

40/1

50/1

Form: 83009/ CD

Last run: 441 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Form fell away in the second half of 2023; best watched after 441 days off on his stable debut..
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 02938- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at two here for Natalia Lupini; close third in a claimer for Ado McGuinness here last month; mid-division behind Shoot To Kill on her C&D stable debut before the break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

50/1

Form: 35000- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner; well beaten in three starts for his current trainer and makes little appeal at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

May Night

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Seven-time AW winner is 1-16 on turf; lost way for former yard and starts out for another new stable here; rated 51 and poorly treated by race conditions; others preferred.

16/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

May Night

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: S M Duffy

Seven-time AW winner, 1-15 on turf; unlikely to improve that record on recent evidence; mid-division at Gowran on Sunday.

20/1

25/1

Form: 47659- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner bolted up in 7f claimer at Laytown on final start for Ian Williams in September; patchy form so far for his current stable under both codes; last of nine in a 1m rated race last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

Form: /0009-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.

40/1

13th

5

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.

40/1

9th

8

(2)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won Curragh nursery for Ger Lyons last year but nothing to take from three turf runs this year; AW debut for new yard and hard to be confident in on first start since June.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.30
Straight Forecast €10.07
Tricast €32.45
Trifecta €66.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Clarita

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sayifyouwill

SPOTLIGHT:

Shoot To Kill

POSTDATA:

Clarita

The Irish Sun:

Clarita