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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6th

4

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Shamanka

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Has come down a fair bit in the ratings since being placed a couple of times on AW for Natali Lupini; couple of good runs for this yard, including big-priced fifth over 7f at Leopardstown last time where she finished ahead of Brains and Phoenix Pairc; keen early then, so racing downhill from stalls not ideal.

8/1

5th

15

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Shamanka

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Maiden raced mostly on AW for Natalia Lupini, fair form at up to 1m, placed three times; best of three runs for this stable when fourth over 5f at Down Royal.

25/1

10th

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Shamanka

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Maiden raced mostly on AW for Natalia Lupini and some solid runs up to 1m; the best of two runs for this yard when fourth over C&D on soft a month ago; a player if as effective on this faster ground.

7/1

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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16th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Captain Ciano

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

13-race maiden wasn't beaten far when eighth at Bellewstown (1m, gd) earlier this month after missing break; never got involved on AW 12 days ago; needs improvement down in trip.

25/1

10th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Captain Ciano

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden was second over a longer trip on soft last year; slowly away before late headway behind Micasso at Bellewstown latest; unplaced in four runs here, albeit three of them were non-handicaps.

10/1

8th

7

(17)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Captain Ciano

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Second runner for local yard; best run was at an early stage of last season; a long way below that standard this year; leap of faith required.

25/1

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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2nd

5

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Far Above Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.

9/1

6th

17

(23)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Another success story for James Owen, progressing well in 2025 and continuing the good work this time around with wins over C&D and at Newbury (both good ground); another step forward when fourth in the Wokingham, an effort that can be upgraded, and he races off the same mark today; 3-3 over C&D and sure to be popular.

7/1

4th

17

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.

16/1

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

OUR TIP

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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7th

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Timandi

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

In good form lately in races in this category; won with plenty to spare over 1m4f at Tramore and then second to a well-fancied rival over 1m at Killarney; this trip should be fine.

9/2

2nd

8

(14)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Timandi

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Got off the mark when easily winning a Tramore claimer over 1m4f last time; has run well at this track before but likely to find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

1st

6

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Timandi

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

0-14 overall (0-7 on turf) but wasn't beaten far at all in a 1m4f (gd-yld) claimer at Limerick on latest when an unconsidered 25-1 shot; also went close enough in a 1m4f Dundalk claimer in December; poorly treated on the figures but that was the case last time so could outrun likely odds again.

20/1

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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