September 04 / 17.40 Laytown

17.40

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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Beach

Weather: Light rain

Form: 376421 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins on the AW; belatedly opened his account on turf (at 21st attempt) when getting up to land a 5f handicap at the Curragh 12 days ago; has been raised 8lb for that; however, perhaps more relevant is that he is 6lb lower than when second at Dundalk in April on his most recent AW start; holds a leading chance.
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6th

2

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Clonmacash

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins up to 7f with latest coming at the Curragh over 6f in August before a lesser Fairyhouse run; all his best form is on faster ground so this isn't ideal.

9/1

6th

1

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Clonmacash

10st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hard-knocking 5yo has won seven races; beat 26 rivals over this trip at the Curragh a month ago and only up 3lb; has run well around here.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 190000 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winner of 12 of his 79 starts; has a fine record at Dundalk and is unbeaten in two visits to the beach; won off 70 here in 2023 (same mark as now) and 71 last year; won off 82 in Dundalk in March; recent turf form is unconvincing; could be a different proposition on this surface.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

Form: 473673 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with (2-39); has been running well enough at Dundalk to imply a place chance; third in a 7f claimer last month before joining Denis Hogan; now 6lb lower than fifth behind Jered Maddox over C&D last year.
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11th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f/6f) but 0-4 for this yard; never featured following a slow start at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, but he's down to a career-low mark and is one to keep an eye on in the betting now dropping class.

16/1

Form: 7-0744 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won 6f maiden at Dundalk last November on belated debut last November; no better than fourth since then; closely matched with Dontspoilasale on a recent AW clash.
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4

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Laytown

Eyema Candy Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won 6f maiden at Dundalk last November on belated debut last November; no better than fourth since then; closely matched with Dontspoilasale on a recent AW clash.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Eyema Candy Girl

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced mare won 6f maiden here on belated debut last November but hasn't really built on that, proving a weak finisher at 7f on turf this summer; looks to have a bit to find.

8/1

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:32 Limerick

Eyema Candy Girl

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Dundalk 6f maiden on debut last year; however, hasn't matched that form in three starts since, including two handicaps this term; needs a return to best.

8/1

Form: 307770 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not one of his better efforts at the Curragh last Saturday; previously running better than implied by his form-figures; often not too far away in large-field handicaps; unplaced behind Jered Maddox here last year.
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9th

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Gordon Bennett

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Peter Fahey

The last of his four wins came off 90 in a Curragh premier sprint handicap in 2022; steadily declining since 2024; not bad efforts lately and stepping up to this trip for the first time might help.

20/1

7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

Form: 605735

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner retains ability; in good form at Dundalk earlier in the year; Galway festival third probably his best turf run of the season; finished behind Dontspoilasale and Eyema Candy Girl in a Dundlak claimer last month; best at 7f/1m.
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9th

3

(17)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Busy as ever this year, winning over 1m here and at the Curragh (beat Avec Grand Plaisir); a bit below par at Fairyhouse last time; not tried very often over this trip but does stay; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

8th

3

(12)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Comfort Line

9st 11lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

11-time winner approaching the veteran stage; has kept his form very well this year, gaining a deserved win at the Curragh and running well twice since; goes well for this claimer and every chance that he will be on the premises once more.

10/1

5th

4

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Comfort Line

9st 11lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has held his form well in recent months; two wins in 2026 have brought his career tally to 11; backed up a narrow Curragh success (Sherekiya, third) with another solid display in taking third at Navan 13 days ago; has won and twice finished second for 10lb claimer Cillian Rowan.

6/1

10/1

Form: -73746 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wins have come at Leopardstown and Dundalk; has been running consistently without looking likely to add to his tally; best over 7f/1m, this may be too sharp.
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1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Ferrybank

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner on the Flat, below form on last two runs in that sphere, last seen finishing tenth of 11 over extended 1m2f at Dundalk off a mark of 63; stays 1m; off 113 days; late comer to hurdles and makes debut.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

Form: 522007

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed over 7f at Roscommon and Down Royal in May; speedy in his early days, when winning three times over 5f for Robert Cowell; sole Irish win gained at 1m in a claimer; closely matched with Ferrybank on Naas running a month ago.
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8th

6

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Dynamic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Consistent on turf from 6f to 1m this year; clung on by a head to land fifth win at Gowran Park (7f, good) nine days ago when well placed; should be in the mix off 5lb higher.

8/1

1st

2

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Dynamic Force

10st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner but last win came in a claimer in 2024; some satisfactory efforts this season and the best of them came last time at Leopardstown (7f, good) when taking the runner-up spot; in the mix.

7/1

2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

Form: 732805 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip on AW in March; unplaced in three starts since a fine Curragh second in a 27-runner handicap; ridden then and subsequently by a 10lb claimer; noteworthy here with the champion amateur in the saddle.
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9th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Three wins when trained in Ireland; ran well for second on his stable debut (7f, AW) in July but not so good twice since; not sure what to expect but further rain certainly won't hurt his chance.

14/1

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

Form: -03070

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two wins last October came on soft-heavy ground at 7f/1m; last two outings have been over middle-distances; this trip may be too short.
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8th

7

(13)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Pandion Power

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Bagged back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Gowran in October last year on softer conditions; back to form at Gowran on heavy ground when reeled in late last time (1m, heavy); 4lb hike for last run seems harsh but cheekpieces on now and can go well.

9/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Pandion Power

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Two wins last October including here over a bit further, beating Pink Socks; has been mostly well below that level this term but not dismissed off that same mark.

8/1

Non-runners

Matt Connor, Nammos, Catherine Chroi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €32.70
Straight Forecast €30.60
Tricast €221.03
Trifecta €315.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dontspoilasale

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonmacash

POSTDATA:

Dontspoilasale

The Irish Sun:

Dontspoilasale