February 14 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Form: 07113- CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has hit form at this track recently, winning twice over today's trip and strong-finishing third last time a career-best; big player again.
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6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

Solid strike rate of 4-18 on the AW but 0-11 on turf and has yet to trouble the judge; beaten 22l at Bellewstown 17 days ago; hard to fancy.

16/1

14th

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time AW winner at Dundalk but 0-10 on turf, most recently never counting off much lower turf mark from wide draw at Leopardstown; better draw here and can't be ruled out off this sort of mark.

10/1

Form: 9U50-1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in light campaign before nicely improved to justify market support on return to action here last month over 1m, needing every yard to get up late; good chance that this longer trip will bring further improvement.
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14

(29)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Vierson

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

AW winner; fair placed form on Flat; not beaten far in fifth at Killarney last time and handled soft ground on that occasion.

14/1

1

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Vierson

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

AW maiden winner in January; second in 1m2f handicap at Roscommon in May and third at the Curragh in July (1m); soft ground perhaps no help last time; possibilities.

8/1

7th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Vierson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won a 1m fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January; best turf run came when second in a middle-distance handicap at Roscommon in May; probably more effective over a bit further than this.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 06770-

Last run: 259 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All five wins in Britain came on the AW at up to 1m2f; inadequate trip when well held on yard debut last May and watching brief advised on return.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

Form: 066-32

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden form on turf last year and form has picked up again of late on this surface in maidens under today's rider; has her chance back in a handicap.
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10th

9

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Made the running last three starts, easily best of which was her breakthrough win here (1m4f classified) in January; reportedly bled when 5-6 three days later and refused to enter the stalls at Kempton (28-1) 13 days ago; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts at 2m) and other options look more solid.

8/1

9

(9)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ice Opera

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Could put the pace to the race; breakthrough win at Wolverhampton in January (1m4f) came out of the blue, for all she was dropping into a classified for the first time; bombed out (though reportedly bled) when carrying 5lb penalty in handicap under same conditions just three days later; rather watch.

14/1

8th

4

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Grace Harris

Ex-Irish 5yo who got off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a C&D classified event on Friday; has a penalty back in a handicap but that was a dominant display and she's still unexposed at this trip; key player.

2/1

Form: 30672- CD BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D in late 2023 and best run for some time (well-backed) when back to same mark in similar contest in December when beaten short-head, finishing strongly; 2lb higher now but has to be on the shortlist.
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2nd

11

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January; 0-15 on turf; however, two runs this term not without promise but plenty more needed; tries a new trip.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Limestone Red

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January, 0-14 record on turf is a negative, but worth bearing in mind that his rating in this sphere is 15lb lower than his current AW mark.

12/1

8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

Form: 164-62 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won here over 1m in 2023 and scored over 1m1f at Punchestown last September; much the best effort since when strong-finishing second over 1m here a week ago, having not had a clear run; first attempt at this trip and big chance if staying.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has winning and placed form over C&D, but has a habit of starting slowly which has been evident on turf lately; placed on last two visits here earlier this year.

10/1

7th

11

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-51 so hard to win with and recent struggles continued here on Thursday when he walked out of the stalls.

25/1

12th

4

(18)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole run at this track resulted in C&D win (good) in April 2025 off 9lb higher; posted a couple of good efforts on the AW early this year; well held next two starts at Leopardstown; step in the right direction there last time when sixth of 14 after a slow break.

8/1

14/1

Form: /6966- C

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden here as a 2yo but didn't reappear until October and has yet to hit form, not sure if he stayed this trip on latest (Trishuli River ahead); not the best of draws either.
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Form: 6807-1 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f claimer on turf last summer and much improved on winter form here when upped to today's trip last month, keen but seeing it out well; 5lb higher but should be competitive.
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6th

9

(12)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Decent operator at a level on turf and AW, his most recent win coming in a 1m2f Dundalk handicap in January last year; not seen since third in a Tipperary handicap 14 months ago; market may prove the best guide.

10/1

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

Form: 262-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best form in Britain came at middle distances, inadequate trips both recent runs here for current yard; improvement possible now upped to more suitable trip.
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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

Form: 60086- CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner just under a year ago off 57; long losing run since however although not much luck in running last time in December; remains opposable.
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23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

Form: 85450-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
AW winner on Tapeta in Britain at this trip; has looked regressive in recent times over shorter trips; reduced mark and return to more suitable trip so don't rule out.
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10

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time winner, five of those coming on turf; ground-versatile and showed signs of returning to form when coming from the back for a 6.75l fourth of 15 at Leopardstown on latest; eased 2lb but has not run well on both previous visits to this venue.

10/1

4th

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins, most recently here over 1m2f last October off 70; yet to hit form this season however and remains opposable.

16/1

Form: 68008-

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
7f winner on AW in Britain for George Scott in 2023; has struggled in three runs here for this stable and now tried visored.
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8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: R K Watson

Stablemate of My Kurkum; beaten 16 times since winning a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton in October 2023 (second start); finished a staying-on fourth in a similar event at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; more needed to end his drought.

12/1

Form: 367-36

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-15 overall; recent 1m4f efforts here not without merit but more needed back in trip.
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12th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Fine Print

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Dual AW winner was fourth behind an easy winner on his second handicap hurdle start at Wexford in May (2m1f, good to yielding); never better than midfield on the Flat at Down Royal later that month.

33/1

7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

Form: 0/354-

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of form here albeit over shorter trips; not an obvious one.
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14

(3)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Adare Beauty

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

Glimpses of form here albeit over shorter trips; not an obvious one.

16/1

Non-runners

Knock Flyer

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Signor Ferrari

The Irish Sun:

Trishuli River

POSTDATA:

Seti

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rockbury Lad