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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8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

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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14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

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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19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All seven wins came over 6f (has run well at 5f) and six of them on AW; turf breakthrough in June when scoring at Fairyhouse (6f, good) by 2.5l off 3lb lower; moderate efforts since, including when beaten by 5.5l at Cork last time (6f, good to firm); others preferred.

16/1

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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9th

3

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Winemaker

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner (5f-7f) when based in Ireland; below form in two runs for current stable and his stamina for 1m is still unproven after fading over C&D 18 days ago (went off fast).

8/1

6th

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Winemaker

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner (5f-7f) when based in Ireland; attracted stewards' attention when never-dangerous seventh on last month's stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); might well come good for Richard Hughes soon but his stamina for 1m is unproven and he's quite tricky to weigh up at the moment.

5/1

7th

3

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winemaker

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ex-Irish; last three wins have been on Dundalk AW, most recently over 6f in January; has won over 5f, so should go well on stable debut.

3/1

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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10th

11

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Devils Angel

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in three runs since moving yards and has been off since September; now a 10yo.

20/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

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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9th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Hasiyna

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner at Dundalk over 5f/6f but 0-16 on turf; remains 2lb above her last winning mark and not as effective on this surface.

22/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.

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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15th

11

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Moonhall Lass

8st 2lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Joe Tickle

Three wins this year, the latest at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June, and now makes her stable debut having been picked up for 1,000gns this month; ran well on yielding ground in Ireland, but stamina for this far is still to be proven and she is 2lb out of the weights.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Moonhall Lass

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Overcame slow start to win in newly applied visor at Leicester (7f; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; less productive (fourth of five) back there over 6f subsequently; cheekpieces refitted, and Christian Howarth's 3lb claim can assist.

7/2

4th

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Moonhall Lass

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Owen

A change of headgear saw her run out a comfortable winner over 7f here nine days ago, her third turf win since joining James Owen; can start slowly but a 4lb rise isn't beyond her.

9/4

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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13

(1)

26th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happy For Evva

8st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Alan McIntyre

Rated 72 when going close in a C&D maiden in December but offered little since and now on 59; reservations for now and cheekpieces are called for.

33/1

8

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Happy For Evva

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

Maiden, placed twice from five AW runs; only turf run was on debut; probably best watched on first outing since a poor Dundalk run last winter.

14/1

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

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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6th

5

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win 12 months ago; a long way below his best on last two visits.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win last April; may have needed November run after a break; probably capable of better but this looks tough under a big weight.

14/1

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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1st

9

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Hero Of The Hour

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for his previous trainers; made a bright start for this stable when fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse last month; mid-division in two more recent outings.

14/1

10th

9

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second.

12/1

12th

11

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Hero Of The Hour

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement.

8/1

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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8th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

James Henry

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner yet to strike on turf; back from a year off when third on yard debut at Listowel in May; well beaten since.

25/1

15th

4

(19)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

James Henry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner who is 0-17 on turf; encouraging stable debut when third at Listowel but hasn't built on that the last twice; needs more

25/1

10th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner is now 0-16 on turf; encouraging yard debut at Listowel in late May and met trouble in running at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried but wide draw not ideal.

16/1

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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11th

11

(12)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but well behind The Gay Blade at Newcastle last month; hood off, refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces combination on.

14/1

9th

10

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and there may be some improvement in her.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-15 in Ireland but she finished second of 17 in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in October; former stable have gone 490 days without a winner and interesting to see how she fares in the market starting out for Daragh Bourke (sold 2,600gns in January); no tongue-tie today but the hood returns.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

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