February 21 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Racing TV Club Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £7557.85
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Racing TV Club Day Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 12-731 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer here in recent months, winning twice over 6f in November and a week ago first win at this trip in a while when winning going away under a 10lb claimer; upped markedly in class here off 7lb higher.
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12th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

Standard

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

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 9231-3 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Grand stable stalwart whose biggest wins have been on turf and was as good as ever last year; also twice a winner here and probably needed recent comeback run over 6f; tough task against some AW specialists here.
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2nd

2

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7221-2 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just held Sporting Hero over C&D in December, avenging an earlier defeat at 6f; only worn down late by Jered Maddox over this trip a fortnight ago with Sporting Hero and Dontspoilasale behind; bit to find with those rivals on these terms but should go well.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

Form: 00033- D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner on turf but now 0-12 on AW, this his first run at the track in a year; perhaps best watched on return from winter break.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

Form: 1083-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner was gaining his eighth track win when getting up late to beat Never Shout Never over this trip a fortnight ago (Sporting Hero third, Dontspoilasale fourth); ideally best at 6f so will appreciate a strong pace here off 7lb higher mark.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

20/1

Form: 578-54 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner here over a year ago (6f) but without success since in relatively light campaign; very stiff task here a fortnight ago when tried tongue-tied; opposable.
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3rd

13

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating,

10/1

1st

16

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here last month; third behind two of these rivals at Down Royal a fortnight ago; 3lb out of the handicap.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f Curragh handicap last month (good; 3lb lower); did well to be a close fourth next time after getting upset in the stalls and was reportedly tight for room in his last race; respected off what's still a competitive mark.

5/1

Form: 283-64 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Got a 10lb hike for winning here in November and has struggled a little on his last few starts, weakening late on behind Jered Maddox after showing plenty of speed over this trip a fortnight ago; down 2lb and rider claims 7lb so certainly can't be ruled out.
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7

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Dontspoilasale

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won at Dundalk (6f, AW) in January but he's not come close to that form since and was was well held on recent stable debut; now goes back up in trip but he's 1-19 on turf and others are preferred.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dundalk regular who's done most racing over further, usually ridden prominently, and been off for three months; would want to see some market confidence for his new yard.

20/1

15/2

Form: 6613-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First four starts over C&D, notably coming late to land maiden in December and got the extra furlong well to win 3yo conditions event a week ago, despite hanging right; much stiffer test here taking on his elders from 7lb out of the handicap but progressing and likely strong pace should suit.
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10th

4

(13)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:40 Naas

Ohmyviette

9st 10lb

J: Manoel Marques

T: W P Browne

Dual AW winner at 5f-6f; finished last of 8 on handicap debut at Dundalk off 88 but was only beaten 4.5l; beat one home on turf debut in a rated race at Cork (5f, good); rated 10lb lower on the grass and this stiffer test could suit; not without a chance.

22/1

10th

4

(13)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:40 Naas

Ohmyviette

9st 10lb

J: Manoel Marques

T: W P Browne

Dual AW winner at 5f-6f; finished last of 8 on handicap debut at Dundalk off 88 but was only beaten 4.5l; beat one home on turf debut in a rated race at Cork (5f, good); rated 10lb lower on the grass and this stiffer test could suit; not without a chance.

22/1

6th

8

(7)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Cork

Ohmyviette

9st 3lb

J: Manoel Marques

T: W P Browne

awkward start, in rear, took keen hold early, switched left towards near side halfway, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €61.50
Straight Forecast €59.64
Tricast €147.41
Trifecta €210.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Never Shout Never

SPOTLIGHT:

Sporting Hero

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Big Gossey

POSTDATA:

Never Shout Never

The Irish Sun:

Never Shout Never