August 15 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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Friday Night Lights Return Weekly From 19th September Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Friday Night Lights Return Weekly From 19th September Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 909880 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last autumn and won on turf over 1m at Limerick this term; had an excuse last time when the reins snapped and has to be considered off a falling mark.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

Form: 60-120 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over C&D in March and second over 1m4f next time; poor on turf for new yard but can do better back to AW with the cheekpieces returning.
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3rd

9

(4)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Dual course winner over 10.5f but stays much further; runner-up in 7f/10.5f claimers for Denis Hogan before good fourth in 7f handicap last week on stable debut; should relish the step up in distance.

6/1

4th

13

(6)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Two-time 10.5f course winner has been a runner-up in two recent claimers, inc' over C&D last time; back in a handicap now for stable debut; his ideal trip is probably over further but in the mix.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; dual winner here (10.5f) last year for former yards; runner-up in 10.5f claimer on latest, with the pair pulling well clear; big drop in trip a slight concern but should go well; blinkered.

4/1

Form: 705132 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Navan over 1m2f and solid runs in defeat since at Down Royal and Sligo; has a shout if transferring that to AW.
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10th

16

(10)

17th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

8st 12lb

T: John C McConnell

Second reserve; belatedly off the mark at Navan in July but form has dipped since a claimer second in August.

8th

11

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Turf winner is 0-4 on the AW; has failed to fire in handicaps (including over C&D) since second in a Sligo claimer in August; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Tartaraghan

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-31 but placed plenty of times; however, may need further ideally and wouldn't want rain.

12/1

Form: -21007

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at Gowran in May but not as good thrice since including over 7f at this venue last time; the step up in trip is a positive though.
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4th

14

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Won back-to-back races at Dundalk last autumn (both 10.5f); also won a 1m handicap here last season (good) off 14lb lower; off since November and stamina to prove for this trip, so probably best watched.

18/1

9

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Hit the crossbar when making her handicap debut on return before Gowran win in May and back to form over this C&D more recently; promoted to second after interference on her penultimate start before career best success latest and should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest form in maidens last term but confirmed promise of a big run on return when winning over 1m at Gowran in May and bounced back from some lesser efforts when runner-up (promoted from third) over C&D last month; form knocked since but still lightly-raced and first-time cheekpieces may help.

4/1

Form: 510-07 CD

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last winter hasn't been as good since and has to do better after a break but is only 1lb off that winning mark.
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5

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lord Talbot

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

C&D winner last winter hasn't been as good since and has to do better after a break but is only 1lb off that winning mark.

14/1

Form: 178060 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner is only 2lb above his last winning mark so could go well if back to form; returning to this surface should help.
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7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

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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

4/1

Form: 080731

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Cork last time over 1m4f; was third over this trip at Naas previously so should be fine over it; up 4lb on AW debut and should be a big player if handling it despite a wide draw.
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25

(27)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Vervain

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Cork win during the summer was over 1m4f on good ground; well held by Lunar Landscape on Navan running; soft going may not be ideal

16/1

10

(18)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Vervain

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Never threatened on her AW debut last time; better judged on the form on 1m4f Cork win from subsequent winner Whats New.

10/1

Form: 90-9

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in three turf maidens; watch the market on AW debut with a leading rider booked.
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6th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

If Dora Could

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Fair effort on just third handicap start when fifth over 10.5f on AW; tongue-tie tried then stays on; was keen the last day, so trip could be an issue, but is a half-sister to 1m4f winner.

12/1

5th

8

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

If Dora Could

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Not too much to take from three maiden runs on turf last year before staying on into midfield in C&D handicap in August; ran no race at Navan in October; tongue-tied ahead of return; others hold more solid claims.

16/1

16/1

Form: -69076

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden needs to improve on recent starts, including over 1m here last time but going back up in trip may help.
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8

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Harseva

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Off the mark at the 14th attempt over C&D last month off 7lb lower; didn't count back on AW 13 days later but don't rule out.

9/1

11

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Harseva

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Off the mark at the 14th attempt with a 1m2f success at Navan earlier this month; needs to prove she's at least as effective on AW now operating from 7lb higher.

7/2

24

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Harseva

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Nothing of much note in her form since third over C&D 12 months ago; that run suggests she should not be completely ruled out; first reserve.

16/1

Form: 50-740

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Maiden was fourth at Navan over 1m5f, weakening late; had no chance from out of the weights at the Curragh last time; still needs more off his true mark.
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12th

11

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Sunny Dude

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Buckley

Flat maiden 0-15 in that sphere and rated 36; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut.

80/1

11

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sunny Dude

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D Buckley

Maiden was fourth at Navan over 1m5f, weakening late; had no chance from out of the weights at the Curragh last time; still needs more off his true mark.

16/1

12th

16

(15)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Curragh

Sunny Dude

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D Buckley

Maiden has run respectably on last two starts at Navan but is rated only 40 and a long way out of the handicap.

100/1

Form: 091648 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.
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12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

14/1

Form: -67492

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well on two of last three starts on soft but different conditions today so a question about handling them.
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14

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been placed a few times including over C&D this year; not so good at Bellewstown last time but this ground suits and not out of it.

12/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden with some good runs off low mark this season, over this trip at Gowran and Killarney on soft; trip too far on AW latest; don't rule out from a good draw, more rain the better.

7/1

13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has run well on two of last three starts on soft but different conditions today so a question about handling them.

14/1

14/1

Form: 534837 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
The last of three C&D wins came in 2022; can improve on recent turf runs back on AW off a low mark despite a wide draw.
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13th

16

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

20/1

11th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner, also won on turf at Down Royal; recent AW form leaves him with plenty to find.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kartayaz

8st 12lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December off 2lb lower for this rider; well beaten in both starts since and needs to bounce back from 23l defeat in claimer last week.

28/1

Form: 7-450

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First reserve; the best of four maiden runs came here; poor on soft twice since; one to watch in market if getting in with cheekpieces added.
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15

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Diamond

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Derek McCormack

First reserve; the best of four maiden runs came here; poor on soft twice since; one to watch in market if getting in with cheekpieces added.

11th

6

(8)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Ocean Diamond

9st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Derek McCormack

Best run in three maidens was fourth over this trip on AW in January; check the market on h'cap debut.

16/1

1

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

16:40 Gowran Park

Ocean Diamond

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Derek McCormack

Siyouni filly cost 75,000gns as a yearling and 110,000euros as a breeze-up purchase; no real threat on both AW runs last winter for Danny Murphy, well-backed favourite on debut when tongue-tied; makes turf debut and first runner for rookie trainer.

50/1

Non-runners

Master Garvey, Glyde Ranger, Tomahawk King

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Payout
Exacta €174.10
Straight Forecast €158.26
Tricast €818.22
Trifecta €576.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

If Dora Could

SPOTLIGHT:

Porsche Lad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tartaraghan

POSTDATA:

Church Mountain