March 07 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 470-26

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lengthy losing run since sole success, a 7f win in 2023; back to form when second to good yardstick Fly To Glory over C&D in January; not beaten far in sixth later in the month, fair chance of reversing form with I Am Spartacus.
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7

(25)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Velvet Skies

9st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Had some of these behind when placed at Navan and the Curragh (including White Clover) before getting too far back in the latter's race at Listowel last weekend; returning to a stiffer track is favourable and has to be shortlisted.

14/1

7

(25)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Velvet Skies

9st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Had some of these behind when placed at Navan and the Curragh (including White Clover) before getting too far back in the latter's race at Listowel last weekend; returning to a stiffer track is favourable and has to be shortlisted.

14/1

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

15:07 Listowel

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Beaten .75L at the Curragh last time (6f, good); horse who finished in front of him was subsequently beaten 4.5L by Tawaazon at Naas; had a number of these rivals in behind him on Curragh start and only raised 2lb; one for the shortlist.

11/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 647-53

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but ran well behind Hasiyna here in December and now worth considering on the strength of his third behind I'm Spartacus, with Hasiyna in fourth.
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12

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

24-race maiden and struggling back on turf lately, although not disgraced latest when not clear run; back up in trip here.

16/1

17

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

23-race maiden and struggling back on turf lately; better turf runs have come with some cut and therefore, slower ground may help but others look more convincing.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23-741 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Gained his second C&D win here last month, four 6f AW wins in all; strong chance again, though he could struggle to cope with Velvet Skies who was not far behind here in January; has gone up 4lb for winning here last month, with Rattletheonionbag third.
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8

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

17:20 Leopardstown

Im Spartacus

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched his fourth AW win when scoring over 6f at Dundalk in February; 0-15 on turf and looked a non-stayer over this trip in the past; others preferred on this occasion.

14/1

4th

7

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Im Spartacus

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

disputed lead early, soon prominent, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, weakened gradually final 110yds

10/1

10/1

Form: 009-75 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four wins including two at this venue; falling in the ratings after several unplaced runs; others seem more likely.
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8th

4

(4)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Diego Dias

Two wins here but is dropping down the weights after several unplaced runs; more encouragement last time when the leaders got away from the field over C&D; has broken blood vessels but of some interest.

11/2

4th

8

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Four wins including two at this venue; falling in the ratings after several unplaced runs; others seem more likely.

10/1

5th

12

(2)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

led but pestered, headed but prominent over 3f out, led again under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

14/1

Form: 73-354 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner who has done a lot of racing since his last success in 2022; consistent enough for his current trainer, making the frame in six of his eight visits to this track since October; fourth in a claimer here last Friday; may reach the money again.
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16

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Devils Angel

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Not as good as he was but this C&D winner did see off 18 rivals in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in May; only fourth in a Fairyhouse claimer last time; yard's British runners always worth a second look but likely younger rivals will have his measure.

12/1

8

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Took advantage of a tumbling mark when landing 19-runner Navan handicap (6f, good) 12 days ago, impressively; deserves to be near the head of the market on the back of that; big player.

9/4

8

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Took advantage of a tumbling mark when landing 19-runner Navan handicap (6f, good) 12 days ago, impressively; deserves to be near the head of the market on the back of that; big player.

9/4

8/1

Form: 15-814 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins since December, both achieved off marks in the late 40s; creditable fourth behind I'm Spartacus last time when ridden by a 10lb claimer; different 10lb claimer aboard now.
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8

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Hasiyna

9st 3lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

2-11 on AW., 0-13 on turf; failed to reproduce her useful Dundalk winter form in two Navan outings in the spring; more like her best when fourth at Down Royal recently; 10lb claimer retains the ride.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Hasiyna

9st 3lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Dual AW winner is 0-12 on turf; has failed to reproduce her useful Dundalk winter form in two Navan outings in recent months.

16/1

8

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:05 Navan

Hasiyna

9st 7lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

One of two for yard; dual AW winner is 0-11 on turf; finished just behind Lismacbryan Hill over C&D last month (Stanhope second); best runs came on softer ground that this; stable holds better claims with Stanhope.

8/1

10/1

Form: 5242-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Twice second over 5f here during a ten-race campaign at two; trainer may have a better chance with Happy For Evva who is less exposed.
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4th

8

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Moonhall Lass

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

A maiden after 15 races but has run well plenty of times up to this trip; weakened over 1m at Leopardstown last time after being upset in the stalls; squeak if bouncing back.

12/1

14th

10

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:05 Leopardstown

Moonhall Lass

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Alan McIntyre

14-race maiden, runner-up in 5f nurseries at Down Royal and Dundalk last season; worth a shot at this trip following her Roscommon third with several of these rivals behind.

8/1

Form: 9372-

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D on her final start last year; relatively unexposed but may find a few older rivals too strong.
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10th

3

(8)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Happy For Evva

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Alan McIntyre

in touch with leaders

18/1

8th

9

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Happy For Evva

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

Went close over C&D on her final start last year; relatively unexposed but may find a few older rivals too strong.

6/1

10

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Happy For Evva

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

Hinted at ability over this trip at the Curragh on debut; big step forward when third over C&D on stable debut (Lunigiana second); failed to back that up here over 7f latest but she's a big player in this company from a good draw.

11/2

Form: 68508- C

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been over 7f at this venue; may find this a bit sharp on his first run since last August.
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14th

2

(9)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Finished well off a solid gallop to collect over Dundalk's 7f a month ago; all four wins have been there and turf form isn't quite as persuasive, but arrives here in good form.

3/1

2

(9)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Finished well off a solid gallop to collect over Dundalk's 7f a month ago; all four wins have been there and turf form isn't quite as persuasive, but arrives here in good form.

3/1

1st

1

(8)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

midfield

7/2

16/1

Form: 10787- CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His six wins include four at this track; below his best in his final four starts in 2024; not one of the more obvious contenders.
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2nd

4

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Hero Of The Hour

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has generally struggled since gaining sixth win of career at Dundalk in October; however, he has gone well over C&D off higher marks before so the return to his local track may well spark a revival; interesting with the visor back on.

15/2

2

(14)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Uneven form since winning at Dundalk last October; poor on turf on last two runs, others preferred.

16/1

10/1

Form: 60-395 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

14/1

Form: R4399- CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer at this venue at one stage, never worse than second in six outings between November 2023 and February 2024; fair third here in November. well below best last two starts for Leanne Breen; first run for new yard
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6

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

James Henry

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Better AW performer, albeit at shorter trips; seemed to be ridden to get today's trip in testing conditions at Limerick last time; ground more in his favour here so don't rule out.

10/1

50/1

Form: 748-00

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Big prices when down the field in three handicap attempts at this venue, makes no appeal.
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5th

10

(5)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Gimmieminnie

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M M Rice

Eight-race maiden; showed minor promise in one of her AW maidens but yet to show winning potential in handicap company; others appeal more.

33/1

14

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Gimmieminnie

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M M Rice

Never closer than eighth in four AW handicaps outings; transformation required.

66/1

13th

12

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gimmieminnie

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Big prices when down the field in three handicap attempts at this venue, makes no appeal.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €38.80
Straight Forecast €42.44
Tricast €176.61
Trifecta €82.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dream Today

The Irish Sun:

Rattletheonionbag

SPOTLIGHT:

Velvet Skies

POSTDATA:

Dream Today