February 28 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Race

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 5 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Race

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 13/10-

Last run: 272 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Returned much improved to create upset in falsely-run Group 3 Ballysax stakes at Leopardstown in April of last year (1m2f, heavy); sweating, didn't see out the Derby trip at Epsom in early June and hasn't been seen since; seasonal return and a likely danger to all, given he runs well fresh, providing he handles this surface.
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7th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dallas Star

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Group 3 winner over 1m2f at three; his losing run of 13 includes a fading fourth in this last year (good to firm); likely flattered by his close proximity to Scandinavia in a 1m6f Listed race in April and hasn't fared so well since; even if back on song, this is a tough place for front-runners.

20/1

4th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Dallas Star

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won 1m2f Group 3 Ballysax Stakes in 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year, having faced some stiff tasks since, career-best when front-running second to ready winner Scandinavia in Navan Listed last month; not as good behind same rival since under similar tactics in Group 3 Saval Beg; bit to find on ratings and step up to 2m looks a big ask.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.00

Form: 173-11 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
All five runs have been here, scoring three times including 1m4f rated race last month and 2m handicap three weeks ago; forward runner could be the pace angle here but fair bit to find with stablemate Dallas Star on ratings and drop in trip not in his favour.
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2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Persian Bliss

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner on the AW for Adrian Murray; second in a Dundalk claimer for his current yard on his penultimate start; reportedly burst over hurdles at Down Royal last time; others more likely.

14/1

2

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Persian Bliss

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins for Adrian Murray; beaten 8l when second in a Dundalk claimer on last Flat start in March; pulled up over hurdles at Down Royal on latest; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; a bit to prove on grass.

11/4

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Persian Bliss

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; three-time AW winner ran well enough on that surface on second start for this yard; was well below his best on sole turf run, but has the class to run well if jumping soundly.

14/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.00

Form: 9211-5 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner here, most recently in handicap over this trip in December off much reduced mark; inadequate trip last time so more expected back to ideal distance.
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1st

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

San Andreas

12st 0lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only two of 10 wins have been on turf but rated 80 so has to be respected in this grade.

11/4

5th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

San Andreas

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

15/2

14th

4

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

San Andreas

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 12235- C

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won here as a 2yo and progressive last year, winning 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap, ran above his mark when a close third in the Vinnie Roe Stakes and on final start finished a creditable fifth of 22 in Leopardstown premier handicap in September; drop back in trip here for seasonal return probably not ideal.
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4th

3

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Barnso

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot 2025 (1m6f, good to firm; 2lb lower today); respectable show at Goodwood last summer, ten weeks before running poorly in the Cesarewitch when going beyond 1m6f for first time was not to blame; bit to prove on first run since.

25/1

3

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Barnso

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands before a respectable show at Goodwood ten weeks ago; while going beyond 1m6f for the first time looks worth a go, it's hard to know whether it will help sufficiently to win this top handicap.

28/1

6th

6

(11)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Barnso

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off on last two outings with fourth of six in slowly run Listed race at Navan (1m6f, soft) in April and always-prominent fourth of 16 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands since; respected.

16/1

Form: 38159- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought of Willlie Haggas's yard in October, having won Southwell AW novice and 1m2f Haydock handicap (good) last season; below best in valuable 1m4f Ascot handicaps final two starts; not one to rule out making an immediate impact for new yard with trip to suit.
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6th

9

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-6 for current yard, slow to break and keen when last seen in November; down to a nice mark but record fresh isn't great.

12/1

9th

3

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain; won a claimer at Limerick in June; modest form so far since joining this stable and heavy defeats on last two starts at 1m4f; others arrive in better form.

28/1

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Payout
Exacta €2.20
Straight Forecast €4.26
Trifecta €9.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dallas Star

TOPSPEED:

San Andreas

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Barnso

The Irish Sun:

Dallas Star

POSTDATA:

San Andreas