January 29 / 17.17 Dundalk (AW)

17.17

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.90
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 9515-8 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Scored from the basement mark last month but not as good twice since over C&D and 1lb wrong for this.
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7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.

8/1

6th

10

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Added to her two 6f wins here when taking a C&D handicap last time by a neck; up 5lb for that win, and has never won from a mark this high; should give a good account of herself all the same; declared for the 2.08 here on Wednesday.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7631-2 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt with a 5f win here in December and finished just in front of Dream Today over C&D 12 days ago; warrants respect for an in-form yard.
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10th

5

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Mint Man

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f at the same venue on his penultimate start; looked ill at ease on the bend at Listowel last Sunday; not a big price on his last three starts; cheekpieces on now instead of usual tongue-tie.

20/1

8th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mint Man

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f back there latest; blinkers added and he's back on a winnable mark.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 50408- CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; back below his last winning mark but hasn't shown enough so far this winter.
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11th

9

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; down the field at this venue a month ago.

16/1

9th

6

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, closely matched with Verhoyen on that running

13/2

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

Form: 4323-7 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All three wins over 6f on AW, including a C&D success in September; didn't appreciate the return to 7f last time but had been in good form previously.
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4th

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Im Spartacus

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf in a 6f handicap three starts ago; fair sixth at the same venue on his next start, but in rear in the apprentice race won by today's rival Monastere ten days ago.

12/1

16th

1

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf here on penultimate start; has much the same chance as Rosato on running here just under three weeks ago.

6/1

6th

1

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner scored for the first time on turf when winning over C&D last week; raised 9lb for that but a decent claimer takes off 7lb so that helps; not the best draw but still a big player.

4/1

8/1

Form: 25214- CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three promising runs for her new yard, gaining compensation for finishing runner-up when winning a C&D handicap in November; respectable fourth from this 4lb higher mark since and should be in the mix again.
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2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Jackie Brown

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

6f turf and Polytrack scorer for Tony Martin, and demonstrated the benefit of her stable debut outing when third at Ffos Las late last month (6f, good); effectiveness over a bare 5f is untested since October 2024.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Jackie Brown

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish mare who was all the rage for a Bath 0-50 classified event for her new yard early in the month, despite having a bit to find at the weights; didn't appear to have any excuses there but is better off back into handicap company.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Jackie Brown

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual winner in Ireland (6f; good/AW) and she was third at Dundalk on two occasions this winter; however, she was well beaten there 128 days ago and has since changed stables; watch the betting.

14/1

Form: 6470-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lengthy losing run since sole success, a 7f win in 2023 and back to form when beaten half a length here earlier in the month; same mark and ought to go well.
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6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01312- CD BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Arrives in cracking form having won two of his last four starts and both those wins have come over C&D, with the two defeats over the 5f here; only beaten a head over 5f last time, well drawn and should relish the extra furlong here; big player.
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12th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

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0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Won for a first time on turf at Navan (5f) but then finished last at Naas; loves it around here but stall 11 looks troublesome.

14/1

13th

5

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Prolific AW performer gained a first turf success in emphatic fashion at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld) under this rider, making virtually all for a 2.25l win; this longer trip fine but raised 10lb and this is a tougher race.

9/2

Form: 5400-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has gone backwards since handicapping, including over C&D earlier this month; bit to prove on the back of that.
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11

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Shelbourne Flyer

8st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Well backed both starts for this stable; kept on well over 7f at Limerick for a never-dangerous sixth; had an excuse (coughing) when soundly beaten at Leopardstown latest (1m1f, god); tongue-tie (worn on best runs for former yard) returns and also sports blinkers; interesting.

12/1

15th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden after 14 starts; one of his better runs last year when second over 7f at this venue; heavily supported in the betting when sixth of 14 at Roscommon (7f, yielding) on yard debut last month; this trip and ground may suit better.

8/1

Form: 2560-3 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Standard

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

Standard

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

20/1

Form: /089-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Thirsk maiden on debut in 2023 for Saeed Bin Suroor but has gone backwards since and hasn't shown enough in two runs for this yard; wears first-time blinkers.
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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

Form: 92066- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won a maiden claimer over this C&D in September but that's his only win in 33 starts and has gone off the boil a little of late.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

Form: 1084-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut for Michael O'Callaghan; running okay in defeat for new yard without matching that form; others look better treated.
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11

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Close third at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in January on final Irish start; his debut for this one was promising but well beaten since; now 1-18.

14/1

8th

2

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Of interest on his good third at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in January on final Irish start; fairly encouraging fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month; couldn't get into it at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and he's just 1-17, but is not written off.

13/2

7th

11

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

1-16, the win coming in a Naas nursery (5f, good) as a 2yo; may have needed his stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago and worth a market check off his much lower AW mark.

10/1

20/1

Form: 67009-

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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13th

12

(15)

29th Jan 2025

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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: 7262-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best form in Britain came at middle distances and he failed to beat a rival over 7f on yard debut 12 days ago.
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7th

14

(19)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner but 0-6 on turf and recent form none too encouraging; poor draw too.

25/1

14th

11

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Sarmiento Power

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner; decent form at Dundalk last autumn, poor at that venue this year; same story at Navan on latest.

25/1

14th

10

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Sarmiento Power

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner is 0-4 on turf; recent showings at Dundalk not encouraging and remains 7lb above sole win; others appeal more.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €94.60
Straight Forecast €81.26
Tricast €1118.96
Trifecta €1620.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mint Man

POSTDATA:

I'm Spartacus

The Irish Sun:

Velvet Skies

SPOTLIGHT:

Sporting Hero