January 31 / 16.45 Dundalk (AW)

16.45

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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0963-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fared well on his handicap debut last month when just fading late over C&D; was a tad unfortunate here over 6f last time as he fly leapt from the stalls and didn't get a clear run at the furlong pole when fifth behind Movin And Groovin; definite contender but tough draw.
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1st

1

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lyle The Crocodile

10st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Improved since switched to this surface; decisive winner of 0-65 handicap last month over this trip, overcoming wide draw when making most; neck second in a 6f rated race a fortnight ago; Sam Coen who rode the winner now a noteworthy booking to claim a useful 7lb.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lyle The Crocodile

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Improved since switched to this surface, notably latest when decisive winner of 0-65 handicap last month over 7f, overcoming wide draw when making most and seeing it out well; 10lb rise for that and won't get such a soft lead this time back in trip.

11/4

1st

1

(17)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lyle The Crocodile

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

prominent, led after 1f, pushed along and clear 1f out, ridden and ran on well final 110yds

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 97706-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Struggled in opening handicap runs at Bellewstown and Galway when never landing a blow; better effort here over 1m latest but the drop in trip isn't sure to suit.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9306-2 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well on three of his four starts at this venue, including when runner-up here over 1m latest, finishing ahead of some of these; the winner Lost President won again on Monday; pulled hard on that occasion but was only passed inside the final furlong; big player back at 7f.
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3rd

9

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when edged left over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, never on terms

2/1

3rd

9

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when edged left over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, never on terms

2/1

2nd

8

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, bit short of room when lost second but prominent after 3f, led when edged right under 2f out, soon ridden, headed but kept on inside final 110yds

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66764-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Low-key efforts in maidens before 9l defeat on handicap debut; struggled on heavy in Roscommon maiden next time; career-best on AW debut when a close fourth of 14 over C&D in October, short of room late on; each-way player after a break.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

14/1

Form: 00540-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth over the minimum at Down Royal in September but failed to back that up when tailed off over C&D (admittedly from a tough draw) four days later; the trip would have to be a concern.
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3rd

7

(5)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 7lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; sequence of creditable displays over C&D, the two most recent behind the in-form Nikki Swango; goes well for Emily Grifferty who got off the mark here earlier this month.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

Form: 342-13 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort got off the mark here over 6f this month, making all; ran well under a 7lb penalty when third here over 1m four days later; looks sure to give another good account.
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1st

11

(10)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Movin And Groovin

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Winner over 6f here and twice placed over this trip; been off 14 months and new stable (same owners)

12/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

Form: 8004-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best effort came on second nursery start when running on well into fourth over C&D last month; behind some of these over 1m latest; more needed.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

Form: 9084-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Stepped up to 1m to good effect when fourth in a nursery here in November; the drop back to 6f didn't suit when last seen; others are more likely but the extra furlong will be a help.
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8th

8

(7)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Dundalk (AW)

Hooz In Court

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in rear throughout

20/1

8th

10

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hooz In Court

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, weakened over 1f out

20/1

8th

10

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hooz In Court

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, weakened over 1f out

20/1

Form: 0809-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a pair of 6f nurseries around here and no better when upped to 1m latest; can safely rule out.
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10th

4

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Star Allure

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Modest performer was third in a couple of 5f maidens last year after finishing fourth (led) over C&D in August; well held in two AW runs in early 2026.

16/1

8th

1

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Star Allure

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

15-race maiden has been tried over various trips, notably placed in sprint maidens at Bellewstown and ran above her mark in a 5f maiden here in December when a 3l third; well beaten back in a handicap last time; a lot on her plate at these weights.

50/1

7th

9

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:57 Navan

Star Allure

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Took a huge jump in the ratings (24lb) as a result of recent Bellewstown maiden third in first-time blinkers; just 3/4l off Glory To Be that day so place claims in this ordinary maiden.

8/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when sent off at huge prices in three maidens thus far; half-brother to a 5f AW winner but readily passed over on handicap debut; gelded.
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13th

2

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wellwhatshappenin

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-6 for his previous trainer; made an immediate impact for this team with a C&D win last October; runner-up to the progressive Nikki Swango on next start; third behind Bucky Larason on final 2025 start; first-time cheekpieces; could go well after a short break.

4/1

1st

5

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-6 maiden for Patrick Hayes, out of depth latest; back from a break for new yard and watching brief unless market suggests otherwise.

12/1

Form: 9000-

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Cheap purchase has beaten a total of three rivals in four career outings; makes no appeal on his handicap debut; tongue-tied.
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11th

11

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Hi George

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

No sign of winning potential in five runs before a lengthy break; slowly away and never involved in a 6f handicap here on return.

50/1

11th

8

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hi George

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

No sign of winning potential in five runs before a lengthy break; may need the outing.

33/1

11th

13

(11)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hi George

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

squeezed out start, towards rear, midfield after 2f, weakened from under 2f out

40/1

28/1

Form: 008-

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed speed on debut but only beat two rivals home in three starts for Johnny Murtagh; subsequently purchased for 2,000euros by Brian Cawley; hard to fancy on handicap debut.
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9

(24)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Alishba

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Didn't show much in maidens for Johnny Murtagh and similar story in two runs for her new yard; now tried with tongue-tie.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

17:05 Ballinrobe

Alishba

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Brian Francis Cawley

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

25/1

10/1

Form: 00750-

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Was gradually improving since switching to handicaps but finished last of 13 on her AW debut over C&D in November from a poor draw; handicapper has taken a chance dropping her 13lb; hood goes back on.
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12th

9

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Roaming Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent runs in defeat last year on turf but was poor on AW and at Bellewstown on return; has to put those runs behind her.

25/1

12th

9

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Roaming Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent runs in defeat last year on turf but was poor on AW and at Bellewstown on return; has to put those runs behind her.

25/1

15th

11

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Roaming Eyes

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Was gradually improving since switching to handicaps but was beaten out of sight on her latest two starts on the AW; looks well treated off this mark judged on Naas run in September but she is risky.

18/1

Form: 99970-

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in some good-class maidens; failed to get involved in a trio of handicaps to date and another minor role awaits.
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3rd

3

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Legendsoftheland

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Got off the mark in Wolverhampton classified event (6f) in March and bettered that form with victory in 13-runner handicap here (5.7f) 22 days ago; up 4lb but he can go well again.

100/30

1st

6

(15)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Legendsoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish 4yo; record of 3212 since wind/gelding operations, opening his account in a classified event at Wolverhampton (6f) before a creditable effort in a handicap there last time; still unexposed as a sprinter and he's a player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Legendsoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Record of 321 (at classified level) since wind/gelding operations, opening his account in C&D event most recently; solid claims back in a handicap.

3/1

Non-runners

Clarabell, Endless Dawn, Tam Lin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €34.60
Straight Forecast €34.58
Tricast €105.68
Trifecta €300.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Lyle The Crocodile

SPOTLIGHT:

Senior Montecristo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Roaming Eyes

POSTDATA:

Brigid's Cloak