February 28 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.30
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 6359-4 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 40 starts came at 1m, good effort over same trip earlier this month; opposable back up in trip here.
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

OUR TIP
2nd
3 (14)
Nusra

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 794-33 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two wins here have been over C&D at over 2m; holding her form well of late, most recently bit intimidated by winner Omakase when third over this trip three weeks ago; one to consider.
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13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

7th

12

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Nusra

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; now more mature than when obtaining initial hurdles experience early in her career; beaten 10l when second at Tramore a month ago but one of the more appealing runners.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4557-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back from a short break to open account over C&D three weeks ago, coming late (Nusra third) on first attempt at the trip; 4lb rise seems fair and one for the shortlist.
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1

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Omakase

10st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; despite missing the break, took the step up to 16.5f in her stride when winning at Gowran (good) on latest; player from 6lb higher.

9/2

6

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Omakase

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with a 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; acts with cut in the ground and switch to turf won't be an issue but needs to prove she's as good at this trip.

8/1

6

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Omakase

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with a 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; acts with cut in the ground and switch to turf won't be an issue but needs to prove she's as good at this trip.

8/1

Form: 05-554 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner here for previous yards; encouraging enough yard debut a week ago over 1m2f, having every chance when fourth after a slow start; could go well if getting a level break although remains uproven over this far.
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3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time winner is 2-19 on turf; 1lb lower than when winning at Down Royal last July (1m5f, good); stayed on well for second over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; player back on turf.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; has won here and regularly placed; however, recent efforts have been below-par and was behind Jawhary last time; others have stronger credentials.

7/1

12/1

Form: 043-67

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
One time useful sort had been badly regressive last year until strong-finishing fourth in 2m handicap here in November; okay efforts since (behind Omakase) but drop back in trip may not be in his favour here.
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14

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Bright Start

12st 0lb

T: S M Duffy

First reserve; just 1-36 on the Flat and has plenty to find against some of these rivals.

10

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Bright Start

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Waystar on latest C&D third when rallying gamely after a tardy start; each-way possibilities with a repeat effort.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

Bright Start

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Makaiah on Dundalk fourth in March but has been hugely regressive on turf in recent years; others preferred.

20/1

10/1

Form: 0-0043

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-5 on AW, decent enough runs recently at this trip (behind Omakase) and when close to much of pace over 1m2f; place claims.
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4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Latin

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.

7/2

9/1

Form: 72/6-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Mare is now 0-21 though runner-up three times at this trip including here in late 2023; came home well over 1m4f here 16 days ago which was encouraging.
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1

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Flier

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Gained a first win on turf over this C&D 18 days ago with a career best, rallying well under pressure and a 4lb rise looks workable; much better draw this time and has to be high on the shortlist.

4/1

1st

5

(15)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Flier

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW (1m2f) in March off 52; pick of three turf runs since when close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good), didn't count in similar event last time; bad draw but still respected.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Flier

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW in March off 52; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground at Navan when a close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good); stayed on well to pull clear with the winner that day; raised 4lb but is a contender.

11/2

8th
15 (11)
Zentopia

Form: 0000-5

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Reserve; 34-rated maiden of little account.
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10

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:23 Listowel

Zentopia

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: S M Duffy

Basement rating on the Flat and tailed off in completed maiden hurdles; rule him out.

80/1

12

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Zentopia

10st 7lb

J: Mr S Hunter

T: S M Duffy

Never in the first three in 18 outings; impossible to make a strong case for him; tongue-tie for the first time.

33/1

14/1

Form: 21500-

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Consistency rewarded with a narrow verdict at Down Royal (1m5f, good) in September; softer ground may have been against her afterwards; back from winter break for rare AW start and likely best watched.
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10th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:12 Gowran Park

Enquire Within

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

2-34 on turf, the latest win coming of 57 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; same mark here but very different ground; has run well on soft and heavy; place claims.

14/1

10th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:12 Gowran Park

Enquire Within

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

2-34 on turf, the latest win coming of 57 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; same mark here but very different ground; has run well on soft and heavy; place claims.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enquire Within

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

Consistency rewarded with a narrow verdict at Down Royal (1m5f, good) in September; softer ground may have been against her afterwards; back from winter break for rare AW start and likely best watched.

14/1

12/1

Form: 4000-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-13 over various trips, decent run over C&D a year ago; better for recent comeback run and hood now tried; down to a handy mark.
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12

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Paradise

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Maiden tried over various trips of late, too keen and didn't stay 1m4f latest; tongue-tie added to hood worn last time; 2lb wrong.

25/1

10th

11

(5)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Paradise

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Maiden is 0-13 over various trips, decent run over C&D a year ago; better for recent comeback run and hood now tried; down to a handy mark.

12/1

20/1

Form: 9765-4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden; okay run in claimer here last month and switched yards since; opposable.
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11th

7

(10)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian Murray

22-race maiden; okay run in claimer here last month and switched yards since; opposable.

20/1

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

21-race maiden; staying fifth in a C&D handicap in late November when last seen; respected.

11/1

4th

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, kept on well inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish

11/1

10/1

Form: 74427- D

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three of six wins in Britain for the Johnston's were on the AW; bought for 5,000gns in October; probably best watched on yard debut.
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12th

5

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.

12/1

11th

7

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Pons Aelius

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: H D McGuigan

Donegal yard likes to pick up horses with back-form, often from Britain, and try to rejuvenate them; six-time winner at up to 2m but hasn't been finishing out his races in Ireland and been off a while.

18/1

8th

9

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner for Charlie Johnston and best form over this trip; poor on first two runs for this yard at big prices; better than bare result when beaten over 5l at Gowran last May; yard's first runner of the year won on Tuesday; no surprise were he to go well after a break with leading claimer aboard.

20/1

20/1

Form: 85/80-

Last run: 261 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.
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13th

13

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carslake

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.

20/1

Non-runners

Must Be Dreaming, Vivacious Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €71.50
Straight Forecast €80.66
Tricast €260.20
Trifecta €411.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Flier

POSTDATA:

Lauroline

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tara Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Omakase