February 21 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £7557.85
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 729-14 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Now a five-time course winner after defeat of Hightimeyouwon over 7f last month in rated race; comfortably held by same rival however in similar contest 12 days later in handicap.
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12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.

16/1

4th

12

(1)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6394-4 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sole success for this stable came in this race last year (beating Hightimeyouwon off 89); hold-up performer probably left with too much to do last twice but has to be considered on overall profile.
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11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 014-73 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Decent performer at his best for Kevin Ryan; won on his stable debut over C&D in December and respectable efforts since but others preferred; likes to force it.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

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0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

Form: 1/330- CD

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three from three on AW over C&D, latest in December 2023 off 77; 0-12 on turf but has run some good races in defeat; first run since June and seems best watched.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

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1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

Form: 451-11 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life, seeking a four-timer here after an aggregate 18lb rise in the ratings, cosy success on latest not missed by the handicapper; career-best needed but possible.
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7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62027- CD

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner including two Group events during a spell in Australia; C&D winner off 95 over a year ago on return from a break for today's rider so has to be respected despite the lack of a recent run (has run well fresh).
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3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

14/1

Form: 66-834 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner returned from a year's absence in December and has struggled, although bit more encouraging on latest when fourth to Perfect Judgement a fortnight ago.
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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

Form: 24-211 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a fine winter campaign, winning last two starts in 7f handicap and when taking good opportunity in claimer over this trip a week ago; sure to be thereabouts.
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7th

2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hightimeyouwon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

11-wins include five here, including in March claimer; most recent run at the Curragh in August was a solid one and has to be respected given his record here.

9/2

2

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Hightimeyouwon

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

11-wins winner, 6-38 on turf; winner of four of his seven 2025 starts, best on AW, though won at Cork on penultimate start; 0-15 record at this venue is a possible negative, placed four times.

8/1

9th

9

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Hightimeyouwon

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

An 11-time winner, 6-37 on turf, including three over C&D; winning favourite in a six-runner contest last month, supplementing three Dundalk wins gained in the opening months of the year; 5lb higher than last time, but still 5lb below AW mark.

10/1

Form: 21314- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins last year on decent ground and good C&D effort when last seen in October; blinkers now fitted for return.
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3rd

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to score over 1m at Cork; down the field in the charity race at Punchestown; fair sixth when 20-1 shot at Leopardstown last Friday.

10/1

6th

7

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to beat Land Of The Giants at Cork; can feature again, though cut no ice in the charity race at Punchestown.

8/1

17th

2

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Bucaneers Spirit

12st 6lb

J: Dave Bennett

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four Flat wins at 1m-1m1f and rated 66 in that sphere, stamina a query over this trip.

25/1

Form: 01D5-66 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over this trip at Gowran last year for Johnny Murtagh on good; recent C&D runs leave her with a fair bit to find.
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9th

3

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Glen Princess

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: S Michael Millar

Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.

16/1

9/1

Form: 87142- CD BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
C&D win in November came off 72, better effort again on latest when second to Perfect Judgement in December; big turn-around in weights with that much-improved rival here and front-runner has definite claims from a good draw.
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5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

9th

14

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: M M Rice

Punchestown handicap winner in September 2024 off this mark (1m, good) and added an AW win at Dundalk later that year; struggled on turf last season and not many positives in his 8l tenth at Dundalk when last seen in November.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €235.30
Straight Forecast €233.67
Tricast €2568.62
Trifecta €1690.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Proleek Prince

TOPSPEED:

Bucaneer's Spirit

POSTDATA:

Hightimeyouwon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

I Am Superman

The Irish Sun:

Proleek Prince