March 07 / 16.55 Dundalk (AW)

16.55

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £53.90
  • Place: £6.70

Form: 507-76

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Left Ger Lyons after third in Naas nursery off 61; has regressed since, plenty to find with Merchants Arch on latest C&D handicap run.
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6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 706-23 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Experienced maiden whose two recent C&D handicap efforts have been solid, not clearest of runs latest; visor now fitted and big run expected even though he has a bit on at the weights.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 03-6

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Pick of three maiden runs here over the winter when prominently ridden third over this trip; upset in stalls and didn't see out the 1m trip latest; return to 7f to suit but no easy task at the weights.
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12

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Shamanka

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Harry Cleary

Filly's seven runs for Natalia Lupini all on Dundalk AW, well held on handicap debut when last seen in November; tongue-tied for yard debut and seems best watched on turf debut.

33/1

6

(1)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Shamanka

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat over 7f at this venue; twice placed, including in a claimer in March; absent 4l fifth behind the high-rated Currawood (Listed-placed three times) here later the same month.

4/1

14

(9)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shamanka

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat on AW, with best efforts over this trip; has plenty to find with Currawood on ratings but can run respectably.

8/1

100/30

Form: 0-57

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on debut at Down Royal last June; gelded, much more promising efforts here recently over 1m; not sure drop in trip here in his favour but big chance.
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23th

20

(22)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Captain Ciano

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been poor in two runs on softer ground recently and is not easy to fancy on that form.

33/1

12th

8

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Captain Ciano

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden whose best turf run last year was when second in this race; decent Dundalk run in February but was tailed-off at the Curragh last time; has to rebound.

16/1

24th

10

(25)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Captain Ciano

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Minor promise in AW maidens at 7f-1m; big step forward when a 1.25l second of 17 on second start for this yard in a Gowran handicap (9.5f, soft) last April and 3lb lower now; slowly away but shaped ok on first run since at Dundalk last month; could go well.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far Above gelding cost 5,000gns as a foal and 7,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to winners Copleys Walk (Qatar 6f; RPR 97), Opening Verse (7f; 79) and La Cumparsita (7f AW; 60); dam placed 5.8f (67), closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Rinterval; market best guide on debut but likely all the better for the experience.
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1st

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.

5/1

5

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

3yo who has had an up-and-down campaign and was soundly beaten in the Ayr Silver Cup three weeks ago; however, he's won twice this season (good/heavy), including over C&D earlier last month, and is not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 08

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and made little impact on C&D debut in a race won by a stablemate in January and following month ran very much in snatches when well held over 1m; needs to improve.
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9th

11

(17)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Letters Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

11

(17)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Letters Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.

9/1

7

(2)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Letters Of Love

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Low-rated filly from a top stable; recent handicap form provides limited encouragement, has been relatively short in the betting on both occasions.

14/1

Form: 7890-

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a trio of maidens here over various trips; official mark of 70 gives her claims but not sure if she warrants that.
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7th

7

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Elegante Lady

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Down the field in a trio of maidens here over various trips; official mark of 70 gives her claims but not sure if she warrants that.

7/2

12th

4

(3)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elegante Lady

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Down the field in a trio of maidens from 51/2f to 1m; should do better in handicaps.

20/1

12th

4

(3)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elegante Lady

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Down the field in a trio of maidens from 51/2f to 1m; should do better in handicaps.

20/1

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7/1

Form: 04-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Barrier trial winner finished only a neck off Shamanka in C&D maiden in December but not nearly as good in similar contest last month under another prominent ride; likely has a bit to find but rider's claim could bring her into the mix.
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9th

3

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Timandi

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

12-race maiden returned from AW campaign when never counting over inadequate 1m at the Curragh in March (heavy); given a break since and ground more in her favour here; stamina unproven.

12/1

12th

21

(8)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Timandi

9st 2lb

J: Adam Grant

T: James M Barrett

Eleven race maiden is fit from the AW and has shown ability but best form is over further than this and she's unraced on heavy ground; a bit to prove in these conditions.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €224.10
Straight Forecast €122.75
Trifecta €1127.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Ciano

The Irish Sun:

Merchants Arch

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Captain Ciano

POSTDATA:

Captain Ciano