March 28 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52623- BF

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Shaped like further may suit when beaten a neck over 1m4f here in December; beaten favourite in her subsequent outing but ran with credit over timber last week and has untapped potential at this sort of trip in this sphere; respected with Keane on.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 803-32

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Hit the frame in last three runs, all over 1m4f here; shaped like he may appreciate this new trip when beaten half a length here three weeks ago; only up 1lb but form knocked since and his 0-14 record is off-putting.
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16th

17

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Slowdownbarney

10st 7lb

J: Mr D O’Sullivan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

AW winner over 1m6f; fit from hurdling, poor recent form; others have much stronger credentials.

33/1

9

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

16:40 Sligo

Slowdownbarney

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

AW winner over 1m6f; modest hurdles form in three maidens and a handicap, and holds the lowest rating of these; visor on for the first time over jumps.

20/1

14th

6

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Slowdownbarney

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won on the AW for John McConnell in April last year; no show in three runs over hurdles but may do better now sent handicapping; check market.

18/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 70727-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Looked like she had a race in her for Ger Lyons last season; some minor promise over hurdles for new yard; interesting at this new trip in this sphere but others are more convincing.
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17th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Makaiah

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won off 2lb lower over 1m5f (good) here in May 2025; below best twice since promising seasonal reappearance at Roscommon but the drop to 0-60 company could spark a revival.

18/1

7th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Makaiah

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Best on good ground and shaped nicely on seasonal return over 1m4f (good) at Roscommon when a 2.5l second; failed to fire at Ballinrobe on latest but didn't get her ground; could rebound on this more suitable surface.

12/1

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

20/1

Form: 43-675

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; managed to hit the frame when a distant third over C&D in December but hasn't built on that since.
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14

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Bright Start

12st 0lb

T: S M Duffy

First reserve; just 1-36 on the Flat and has plenty to find against some of these rivals.

10

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Bright Start

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Waystar on latest C&D third when rallying gamely after a tardy start; each-way possibilities with a repeat effort.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

Bright Start

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Makaiah on Dundalk fourth in March but has been hugely regressive on turf in recent years; others preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 557-13 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner on penultimate start and suffered some interference when beaten roughly 1l here since; still feasibly treated but needs to prove she stays this new trip.
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1

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Omakase

10st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; despite missing the break, took the step up to 16.5f in her stride when winning at Gowran (good) on latest; player from 6lb higher.

9/2

6

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Omakase

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with a 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; acts with cut in the ground and switch to turf won't be an issue but needs to prove she's as good at this trip.

8/1

6

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Omakase

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Off the mark with a 1m4f success at Dundalk in February and creditable efforts in defeat on AW since; acts with cut in the ground and switch to turf won't be an issue but needs to prove she's as good at this trip.

8/1

Form: 2/0-08

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-13 on the level and this new trip needs to spark significant improvement after a low-key effort here a fortnight ago.
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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: 7855-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-6 on the Flat but has shown ability and would have been unsuited by the drop in trip here two weeks ago; workable mark if he can build on that and probably has more to offer at this sort of distance.
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2nd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Metamorpheus

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Has mixed it between Flat and hurdles effectively this year, winning on the level at Sligo and only worn down close home in 2m Galway handicap hurdle on Saturday; obvious chance if turning out quickly.

11/2

2nd

22

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Metamorpheus

10st 0lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; is 1-19 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat lately including on the Flat; 1lb out of the handicap; needs more.

Form: 59-417 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gained first win since 2021 with a 1m4f success here last month; wasn't at that level last week though and not sure to stay this sort of trip.
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

25/1

Form: 637-74

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; below form fourth of seven over C&D last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); others more likely.
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9th

11

(7)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Is She Now

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Daragh Bourke

Made it 3-6 since joining Daragh Bourke when winning at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) ten days ago, when she idled in front and was value for more than the 0.75l winning margin; went close over 16.2f at Newcastle previously; she might still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb for last time; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

17:20 Doncaster

Is She Now

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Daragh Bourke

Winner at Ayr (1m5f) and Musselburgh (1m4f) in June and has run well on all three starts since, runner-up over 1m3f and 2m on last two occasions; latest was quite a rare run in cheekpieces; should be bang there.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Is She Now

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

Winner at Ayr (1m5f) and Musselburgh (1m4f) in June and ran another sound race when neck second at Carlisle last time (1m3f); fair efforts on previous tries at 2m; one to consider.

3/1

Form: 54068-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner at Wolverhampton for Marco Botti a year ago; hasn't shown enough in her three runs for new connections; now tried with tongue-tie and new trip.
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11

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Pegasus Of Harry

10st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in Britain in 2024; respectable effort when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in July; this trip may help to produce improvement.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Pegasus Of Harry

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in UK in 2024; mixed form since joining this yard and was poor on fast ground at Tipperary last time; needs a lot more but this ground a help.

22/1

4/1

Form: /0/45-

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Gained a third win over timber at Wexford last week and was only beaten 2l over C&D on his penultimate start when outpaced at a crucial stage; not ruled out.
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1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Duke Otto

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner with the latest coming over C&D in March last year (good to yielding) off 4lb higher; not too much encouragement to be taken from his two most recent hurdles runs on soft conditions but could do better back on summer ground.

25/1

4

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Duke Otto

11st 10lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Patrick J Flynn

Got third hurdles win at Wexford in March off 104 (2m, good to yielding); some reasonable runs since then on the Flat and over hurdles; didn't jump fluently at Down Royal but still managed a 5l eighth (2m1f, good to firm); has won on soft and heavy, so ground of no concern.

10/1

40/1

Form: /7/00-

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden and hasn't beaten a rival in last three Flat runs; off 135 days.
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12th

13

(10)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Knock Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden and hasn't beaten a rival in last three Flat runs; off 135 days.

40/1

12/1

Form: 8/20-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Highly encouraging yard debut after more than two years off in November but not near that level in two subsequent turf starts and brought down over timber since.
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11

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Noble Expression

10st 7lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Three-time AW winner on the Flat is 0-9 over hurdles; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in recent starts in both codes; others make more appeal.

28/1

11

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Noble Expression

10st 7lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Three-time AW winner on the Flat is 0-9 over hurdles; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in recent starts in both codes; others make more appeal.

28/1

13th

10

(3)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Noble Expression

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Highly encouraging yard debut after more than two years off in November but not near that level in two subsequent turf starts and brought down over timber since.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.60
Straight Forecast €11.79
Tricast €113.46
Trifecta €151.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Billie Frechette

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slowdownbarney

POSTDATA:

Duke Otto

The Irish Sun:

Billie Frechette