February 21 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4-3212 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has been in fine form over 6f and 7f lately, winning a claimer and finishing close up in three handicaps; was just denied last time so go close with a repeat up 1lb.
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6th

2

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Clonmacash

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins up to 7f with latest coming at the Curragh over 6f in August before a lesser Fairyhouse run; all his best form is on faster ground so this isn't ideal.

9/1

6th

1

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Clonmacash

10st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hard-knocking 5yo has won seven races; beat 26 rivals over this trip at the Curragh a month ago and only up 3lb; has run well around here.

5/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2U024- D

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner (7f-8f) including on AW; not at his best when last seen but could go well now freshened up, with his earlier C&D runner-up effort a decent one.
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4th

1

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Little Empire

10st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Irish challenger whose two turf wins have come on quick ground at Ayr (7f/1m); not at his very best in Ireland on final two starts but has each-way claims on this belated return to 1m.

13/2

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 508-07 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have been on AW; loads of good runs but no win since November 2023; well beaten recently and needs more, though dropping mark helps.
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7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

Form: 12-97D5 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f in December and a good run over 7f next time; not as effective in three starts since and has to bounce back.
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6th

14

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Senado Square

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

10/1

5th

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in December and just denied by Amemri over 7f next time off this mark; not as good since but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

14/1

5th
12 (2)
Winemaker

14/1

Form: 0009-7 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four wins including over C&D; dropping in the weights after several unplaced runs and not ruled out but needs more.
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10th

7

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Winemaker

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f-7f); caught the attention of the stewards on stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in July but he's failed to beat a rival in two starts at 1m since; drops back in trip with hood removed.

33/1

9th

3

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Winemaker

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner (5f-7f) when based in Ireland; below form in two runs for current stable and his stamina for 1m is still unproven after fading over C&D 18 days ago (went off fast).

8/1

6th

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Winemaker

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner (5f-7f) when based in Ireland; attracted stewards' attention when never-dangerous seventh on last month's stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); might well come good for Richard Hughes soon but his stamina for 1m is unproven and he's quite tricky to weigh up at the moment.

5/1

28/1

Form: 760-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three sprint maidens last summer; worth a market check on return/handicap bow.
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3rd

17

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Transferred his excellent AW form (4211) to turf when second over C&D six week ago; chance in this company is underlined by his victory over Jordan Breeze at Dundalk in April; shares a consistent recent profile with that rival and Alnofoor.

10/1

2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

Form: 806-51 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A previous C&D winner won over 1m last time and is now 5lb higher but has been competitive off similar marks in the past so has to be respected.
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8th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Little Keilee

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair.

15/2

5th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Yarmouth

Little Keilee

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years.

7/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Little Keilee

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern.

9/2

8th
7 (14)
Brains

20/1

Form: 680-97 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has 11 AW wins to his name but has been regressive since winning on turf last summer and others preferred today.
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4th

6

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including a week ago at Listowel when staying on third over 7f; entitled to be thereabouts again, although this trip on the short side.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Brains

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including when a close third in a Laytown handicap last time; same mark here and can get involved once more.

8/1

22/1

Form: 78-380

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just 1-21 and is versatile trip-wise but was well beaten last twice over 7f-8f here and so others preferred today.
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8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Nika Pika

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel C Kelly

Just 1-26, winning a Navan claiming maiden in 2023; lost her form on AW last winter and poor back there last time; handles soft but not easy to fancy.

25/1

4

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Nika Pika

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole win from 25 starts came at Navan in a maiden claimer in 2023 over 1m; highly tried at this venue earlier this year with her best effort being a 1.75l third over 1m4f; poor in five runs at this track following that and tailed off when attempting hurdles for the first time at Cartmel last time; tongue-tie now added to hood.

18/1

Form: 408-36 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three sprint wins but has run well in defeat over this trip too; not bad runs lately over 6f and ruled out.
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8th

3

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzy Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

Three-time course winner; scored over C&D off 2lb lower in February; last two runs on turf have been poor but return to this venue could revive.

10/1

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

25/1

Form: 56800-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in turf and AW maidens up to this trip; regressive since last summer; best watched for now.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

Form: 62-000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in UK up to 1m3f; well below best for this yard and has to rebound, while this trip looks too sharp.
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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: 09325-

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m here in September; not as good the following month but has been dropped 2lb since and can go well with a repeat of his best.
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7th

10

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Thompson Gunner

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW last winter, landing 10.5f handicap; returned to turf after summer break with three solid runs, a beaten favourite at Navan eight days ago; entitled to respect on first try over 6f, but Keane jumps ship to ride Spirit Of Eagles.

6/1

5th

8

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW over the winter, landing handicap over 10.5f; returned to turf after summer break with two solid runs last month, hanging right and not clear run when third at Gowran (9.5f) and only faded late when 3l fifth of 17 over 1m at Cork; Colin Keane takes over from 5lb claimer here.

11/2

5th

9

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Thompson Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Consistent on the AW over the winter and spring, landing handicap over 10.5f in January; whether he's as effective on turf is questionable given he hasn't troubled the judge in eight starts on it; beaten 3l when third of 16 over 9.5f at Gowran on Wednesday.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €18.60
Straight Forecast €16.68
Tricast €154.67
Trifecta €136.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonmacash

The Irish Sun:

Thompson Gunner

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Clonmacash

POSTDATA:

Clonmacash