March 14 / 17.37 Dundalk (AW)

17.37

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 060-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose maiden form last summer doesn't suggest he'll make an immediate impact in handicaps off this sort of mark.
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8th

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Forget his two recent turf runs as they were probably preps for this; useful record here with two wins over 10.5f and some good runs over this trip.

11/1

15th

2

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Porsche Lad

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Dual 1m2f AW winner was running consistently well on the surface last winter; reportedly didn't handle soft ground on turf return last month, improvement expected on this better ground.

16/1

16th

2

(21)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Porsche Lad

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Been running consistently well on the AW for over a year, landing two handicaps, latest in November off this mark; beaten favourite 104 days ago when 2.75l behind Daonethatgotaway over 1m4f; four turf runs have been poor and soft ground unlikely to suit; drawn wide.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5450-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
AW winner on Tapeta in Britain at this trip; has looked regressive in recent times over shorter trips, bit more encouraging over C&D latest; more needed though.
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7th

5

(11)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Won easily at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and nicely on top last week at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) when defying a 9lb rise; now has the same hike to deal with in what is a stronger race; however, he is riding on the crest of a wave.

14/1

1st

15

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Pillar Of Hope

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

First reserve; knows how to win and ran well over 1m4f at Galway before a midfield finish back at 1m; chance if getting a run.

8th

12

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

5-27 on turf; now just 1lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown last October (1m2f, heavy); best run of the season when fourth of 16 over 1m4f at Galway last month; trip-versatile, but probably best at around 1m2f.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5-5544 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner here for previous yards; encouraging efforts on both starts for current trainer, slow to break each time; remains of interest.
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5

(22)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Doctor Grace

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Placed at Dundalk on her penultimate start; now back on the mark off which she won over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; has won over this trip but probably more effective over further these days.

20/1

3rd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include two over C&D in 2023; also has finished second here on three occasions since last December; has lost form on turf since 1m4f win at Roscommon in May.

8/1

12th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Doctor Grace

9st 13lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include over 1m5f here last summer and over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; well below best of late, so needs to bounce back.

16/1

13/2

Form: 3774-1 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark at 27th attempt in C&D claimer in January for Mark Fahey under positive ride; claimed for 5,000Euros and debuts for new yard here.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 290/7-

Last run: 189 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
First reserve; four-time winner on Turf on the Flat but nowhere near as effective a hurdler; absent since September but Colin Keane booking takes the eye and market will be interesting if getting a run.
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6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Bringsty

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort.

4/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Bringsty

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes.

6/1

Form: 053-56 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has shown potential for minor success since joining this yard, most recently not clearest of runs when finishing well over 1m; upped in trip now and 2lb wrong.
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4th

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Laytown

Saxon Kingdom

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

1-27 on the Flat; gained his first success in a 1m Gowran handicap at the start of the season but has lost his way more recently and hard to recommend on the back of a poor run at the Curragh last month.

16/1

20

(16)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Saxon Kingdom

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 29 starts came over this trip at Gowran Park in May; decent form on his last three Irish outings; moderate run at Catterick 11 days ago.

16/1

9

(11)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Saxon Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 28 starts came at Gowran Park (1m, good) in May; shaped as if still in good form on his last three outings, most recently at Leopardstown (7f, good) 19 days ago; stable 2-6 with runners in Britain.

8/1

11/2

Form: -00436

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-6 on AW, decent enough runs recently, including over this trip on penultimate run at this trip; 10lb claiming rider rode a winner here last month.
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2nd

1

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:30 Plumpton

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Six-time Flat winner; 0-6 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and kept on well for second at Market Rasen (2m1f, good; refitted tongue-tie) 11 days ago; may still have a bigger run in him; good chance.

Evs

7th

2

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Latin

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won six times on the Flat for James Owen between 1m-1m2f; 0-4 over hurdles although he was in the process of running a good race until making a costly error two out on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) in June; makes stable debut and should run well.

3/1

4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

Form: 02/0-0

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden under both codes, going closest in 1m4f handicap here over a year ago off this mark; poor comeback run for Leanne Breen and back with original trainer here in new headgear combination.
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7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

6th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Uberrima Fides

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

0-13 on the level and this new trip needs to spark significant improvement after a low-key effort here a fortnight ago.

20/1

Form: /7855- BF

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler well below best in Limerick claiming hurdle in January on final start for Paul Nolan; 0-5 on the Flat, some okay runs in handicaps on turf last year; AW debut for new yard and possibly wants further.
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3rd

12

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Metamorpheus

8st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew McNamara

Won on the Flat at Sligo earlier in the year and lots of decent runs in defeat since, mainly over hurdles; below form in that sphere at Listowel last time but one to consider back on the level.

10/1

7th

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Metamorpheus

11st 10lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Andrew McNamara

1-21 hurdles record is concerning; however, he has held his form well since winning on the Flat at Sligo in May; excellent run to take second in a valuable Galway festival event; similar display when runner-up at Cork only two days later; has had plenty of time to recover.

4/1

Form: 60-550

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 23 starts, best form has been at this venue, placed five times over shorter trips; first attempt at this longer trip and 4lb wrong.
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18th

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Knockmore Prince

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: T G McCourt

29-race Flat maiden makes hurdling debut now for new stable; put a line through him.

66/1

8

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Knockmore Prince

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

29-race maiden; Roscommon third is his standout run this campaign; not suited by the race conditions.

50/1

15

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Knockmore Prince

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden, Roscommon third his standout run this campaign; 6lb out of handicap here.

33/1

14/1

Form: 3996-5

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Bits and pieces of form here over 1m but no evidence to suggest she'll improve for this step up in trip; 3lb wrong.
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

Form: /4044-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten but latest two runs over 1m suggest he'll appreciate this return to a longer trip; tongue-tie left off but hood retained on return from seven month's break.
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10

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Say Youre Sorry

9st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Twelve-race maiden has shown nothing in two starts this season; difficult to recommend at present.

40/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Duke Otto, Together Aclaim, Viva Voce, Wonder Spirit

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Payout
Exacta €21.30
Straight Forecast €17.43
Tricast €58.80
Trifecta €87.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Latin

The Irish Sun:

Say You're Sorry

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hope And Innocence

POSTDATA:

Doctor Grace