January 17 / 16.15 Dundalk (AW)

16.15

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Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 6 runners
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Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 65322- C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 27631- C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark in ordinary 5f maiden here last month (beating subsequent winner Crystal Luna), having previously run well off this mark in handicap; major chance of a follow-up here here with rider's claim a positive and yard among the winners here on Tuesday.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(10)

29th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

started quickly, led narrowly, faced challenges when ridden over 1f out, headed but kept on inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: 82560- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six of his 10 wins have been on AW including this race last year; below best under hold-up tactics of late (slowly away latest) and blinkers now replace usual cheekpieces.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 4166- CD BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner last April would have been closer in a Cork Listed following month had she enjoyed a clearer run and returned when never landing a blow when favourite in handicap at same venue in September; bought out of Paddy Twomey's yard for 25,000euros in November and remains relatively unexposed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(2)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:13 Naas

Heart Of Darkness

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

6f Dundalk maiden winner last April would have been closer in a Cork Listed the following month had she enjoyed a clear run; bought out of Paddy Twomey's yard for 25,000euros in November; has run twice at Dundalk; seemed to be completely unfancied when a promising third on her first try at this trip; definite chance.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

29th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear over 4f out

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

29th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear over 4f out

6/1

12/1

Form: 12578- CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner last March his sole success from seven starts, best run when touched off in C&D conditions event later same month; absent since August so may just need this.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2025

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Genesis

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

dwelt start, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 1f, went fourth 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

20/1

4th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Genesis

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Alan McIntyre

C&D maiden winner last March his sole success from eight starts; best run when touched off in C&D conditions event later same month; unplaced in a handicap here three weeks ago; faces an unenviable task against three much superior rivals; tongue-tie now.

16/1

4th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Genesis

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Alan McIntyre

slowly into stride, awkward start, took keen hold, raced in last, headway on far side of group over 2f out, pressed leaders when ridden over 1f out, soon no extra, weakened towards finish

16/1

Form: 35821- C

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improving filly off the mark in 5f maiden here last month, having previously finished 1l second to Mint Man in similar contest; has plenty of speed, both previous attempts at this trip a bit below best so possibly vulnerable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, short of room then stumbled and unseated over 1f out

7/1

1st

1

(9)

14th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

13/2

4th

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

10/1

Non-runners

Inishmot Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €3.00
Straight Forecast €3.73
Trifecta €14.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mint Man

POSTDATA:

Crystal Luna

TOPSPEED:

Mehman

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mint Man

The Irish Sun:

Mint Man