September 19 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I)

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  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 120-06 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who won over timber on her latest outing; looks on a good mark back in this sphere, although probably more effective over a bit further these days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Hasten Slowly

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Last win came at Tramore in August but has lost form and struggling in claimers lately; cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Hasten Slowly

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course in April; hard to fancy following remote seventh behind Rich Belief at Wexford.

8/1

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Hasten Slowly

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; however, she was a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course last month; that run was prefaced by weak form at Dundalk during the winter.

4/1

20/1

Form: 618309

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton winner in March but seems to have lost his way a little on turf lately and needs to prove he stays this far.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

Form: 322137

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on turf at Gowran in August but not as good from her revised mark twice since; needs to prove she's as effective on AW too.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:50 Down Royal

Thegooseiscooked

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

It was a big field in which she ran fourth at Navan (1m2f) but she's very hit and miss, and won only one of her 30 starts.

8/1

4th

12

(19)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Thegooseiscooked

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Won at Gowran last August following several placed efforts during the summer; shaped as if she was returning to form over C&D in July, staying on well after being denied a clear run; disappointing when well backed to repeat last year's Gowran win; may bounce back.

8/1

Form: 267047

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

Form: 210072

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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10th

10

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Cala Bonita

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

The ground was good-to-yielding for her win over Galway's extended 1m in July; moderate at Dundalk last month; last of 15 at Navan early this month.

12/1

15th

9

(18)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Cala Bonita

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

The ground was good to yielding when winning over Galway's extended 1m in July; could have run better at Dundalk as she has form there, but wouldn't put a line through her.

12/1

9th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Boasts C&D form figures of 211; roared back to form with a win over 8.5f (yld-sft) at the Galway festival on latest; 7lb rise makes things tougher and this is harder but has to be respected given her fine record at this venue.

5/1

Form: 55-706 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.
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7

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Explorers Way

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.

7/1

7

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Explorers Way

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025

16/1

6/1

Form: 77-0

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Low-key efforts in maidens over 1m; gelded since last seen and blinkers now tried for handicap debut; may get this trip and worth a market check for yard in form despite 164-day lay-off.
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13th

14

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:12 Leopardstown

Faro Island

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A Oliver

Two wins this year off lower marks (1m1f/1m4f) but has dropped his guard of late and needs a revival.

25/1

11th

12

(14)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Faro Island

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

Won over 1m3f here last year and two further wins this campaign (1m1f/1m4f); might be high in the weights now after recent defeats.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Faro Island

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Won over 1m3f at Down Royal last year and over an extended 1m1f at Gowran in June; unplaced on next two starts; came good again when scoring here at the festival on yielding-to-soft; ran into a spot of trouble at Roscommon last week.

4/1

Form: -06350

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden who ran well for a long way when third over C&D in April; didn't build on that in two subsequent runs and was tailed off when last seen at Roscommon; probably best watched after 123 days off.
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11th

13

(14)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Alumni Lia

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian Murray

0-12; promising C&D run in April but struggled on turf since and up against it on these terms.

33/1

10th

7

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Alumni Lia

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Dundalk third early in the year hasn't been replicated, most recently after a summer break when dropping out quickly at same venue last month; 3lb lower turf mark but opposable.

16/1

9

(6)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alumni Lia

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

10-race maiden who ran well for a long way when third over C&D in April; didn't build on that in two subsequent runs and was tailed off when last seen at Roscommon; probably best watched after 123 days off.

20/1

Form: 890040 C

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.
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15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

Form: 907601

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
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.
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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.

33/1

Form: 01-850 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 37 starts came over this C&D; poor efforts in trio of starts this year though and others are more convincing.
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12

(3)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anjah

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win in 37 starts came over this C&D; poor efforts in trio of starts this year though and others are more convincing.

33/1

13

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Anjah

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: H D McGuigan

Only 1-36; not a bad final run at Tramore (1m4f) without ever threatening to trouble the principals.

14/1

11

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Anjah

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Off the mark at Dundalk last September on his 34th outing; probably needed the race at Sligo in May; should be sharper now; talented apprentice booked by the trainer who also saddles the top-weight.

8/1

Form: 566015

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 1m6f Navan success and ran well for a long way at Down Royal in follow-up bid a fortnight ago; suspicion this trip on AW will be too sharp.
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No Results Found

Form: 0790

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Never threatened in maidens and tailed off on last month's handicap debut; not sure to appreciate further and plenty to prove.
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7th

13

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Lightly raced 4yo has yet to trouble the judge, okay C&D effort two starts back, didn't seem to stay 1m4f latest; cheekpieces now tried and back in trip.

12/1

10th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Slight improvement stepped up to 1m4f in first-time visor (retained) here on latest; weakened late so the drop back to this trip looks a plus but more needed.

20/1

7th

12

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to threaten in five starts, albeit modest progress when beaten around 8l here over 10.5f in September; visor applied stepping up further in trip; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 756236

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 16-race maiden and better recent form has come over further than this.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Royal Cave, Baron Blake, Portmagee

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Payout
Exacta €58.50
Straight Forecast €52.98
Tricast €121.07
Trifecta €437.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Explorers Way

POSTDATA:

Hasten Slowly

The Irish Sun:

Thegooseiscooked

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Explorers Way