September 26 / 17.15 Dundalk (AW)

17.15

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 501861 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer here last month and was very game in winning a 6f Fairyhouse handicap on Monday when in first-time cheekpieces; penalised accordingly and has a wide draw.
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6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Ze Do Asfalto

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Long-priced Fairyhouse winner last month over this trip; subsequent Dundalk run may have come too soon, only four days later; probably a bit better suited by 7f.

10/1

Form: 367310 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won from the front at Laytown (6f) before finishing well behind at Cork 16 days ago; the AW is more his scene and has loads of competitive form here, including a third to Ze Do Asfalto in a claimer here last month.
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6th

7

(11)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well backed when landing a third C&D win in January; 7f too far here last week, return to this trip to suit but more needed.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well-backed when landing a third win here (all at 6f) in January; nearly 3l off stablemate The Liffey in 6f claimer two starts back, most recent handicap run was okay; rare foray over 7f here and could be vulnerable.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 213221 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Having a year to remember and continued the good work in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh (6f) where she raced prominently throughout under Robyn Donaghue-Leahy; up another 5lb but she continues to surprise; has won here and the draw has been kind.
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10th

4

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times, including over C&D; both runs this term have been here, more encouraging effort latest when not quite staying 7f trip; just 2lb above winning C&D mark last summer.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; should be sharper for a recent run over 6f at this venue; better ground a plus.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Had a year to remember in 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; neck runner up over C&D in August before going one better under this rider later that month; disappointed as favourite on AW when last seen; brings strong, generally consistent form but softer conditions pose a question.

6/1

Form: 022505 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here over 7f but she's fine at 6f and this mark doesn't look beyond her; possible.
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4

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Misappropriation

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Sole win came here over 7f but she's fine at 6f and this mark doesn't look beyond her; possible.

6/1

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Misappropriation

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

A 7f AW winner whose best run this season yielded a second placing over 6f at Fairyhouse; stable appears to have a better chance with Washington Street.

14/1

10

(18)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Misappropriation

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Dundalk maiden winner (7f) last year and pick of form this year when second over this trip at Fairyhouse; 7f trip found her out last twice so could improve on those efforts back at 6f.

9/1

Form: 525266 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 6f on turf, all in 2024; 0-10 this year but has been competitive on occasions and he's handicapped to run well if okay on the AW.
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14th

11

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Rappell

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins, the latest over C&D in 2024 off 66; recent form well below his best however so needs to bounce back.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rappell

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins, the latest at the Curragh in 2024; added a 6f AW win last September; needs to step up considerably on the form of this season's two outings at the Curragh.

20/1

Form: 8/048-

Last run: 395 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Only 3l away in a 5f Curragh handicap in June of last year when 10lb higher so has the form to feature if on his game after more than a year out; that's a big 'if', however; 0-2 here but in much better races; new trainer.
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6th

1

(12)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Buddy Batt

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Only fifth on soft ground last time but he had previously made it 3-7 here when cosily accounting for Lethimfly in March; only 3lb higher now but his wide draw is worrying.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Buddy Batt

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Three wins from four winter starts at Dundalk; soft going might not be ideal for his return to turf on a mark 16lb higher than when fifth of 16 in a C&D apprentice handicap last October.

6/1

1st

4

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buddy Batt

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

A 2yo turf maiden winner for former yard came back from an absence to win twice over C&D during the winter; ran a solid race off this mark in January when didn't get the clearest of runs; can be involved.

4/1

Form: 480308 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third over 6f at Ayr last month but lesser efforts have followed; however, all four wins and best form has been here and he won this race last year.
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1st

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All six wins on AW, 0-23 on turf but second here in 2024; from similar draw, had to weave his way through from fair bit back to be fourth here last week; dropped 3lb but will need the breaks.

9/2

4th

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner remains a maiden on turf (0-22); has placed over C&D (good) off 3lb higher and shaped better than the bare result at the Curragh latest so not dismissed from an each-way perspective.

14/1

14th

18

(17)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time winner over this trip on AW; still seeking turf breakthrough after 21 attempts; potentially well handicapped based on his victory at Dundalk in March, achieved at the main expense of today's rivals Reposado and Masked Angel; 11lb better off with Reposado.

8/1

Form: 569304 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than when winning a valuable Cork nursery last season over 6f; ran well from the front when a close fourth on Dundalk debut last week (7f); returning to 6f looks the right move; first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

5

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Smoke Them Out

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh in March (heavy) but just fair efforts twice since at same venue; yet to win over this far and best form on easier ground so would welcome rain.

14/1

11th

5

(11)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f here in March (heavy); 5f may not have suited last time when 7.75l behind (soft to heavy); upped in trip now and could be competitive.

12/1

6th

14

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Notched up a third career win when making all on seasonal return here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); that was his second 6f success here but he has yet to win over 5f so might be vulnerable off 4lb higher.

15/2

Form: 060728 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Very nearly won here in July but that was over 1m and this is a very belated first attempt at 6f.
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5th

3

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Four-time winner was very much out of form at Dundalk over the winter; has had a break.

18/1

11th

8

(14)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: W McCreery

Three-time course winner who was just denied over C&D off 60 last July; nothing like the same standard of form since then; never a factor behind Beat The Devil last month.

25/1

Form: 235946 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In fairly good form on turf this summer and now returns to the scene of his sole success; respected off a perfectly good mark.
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4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Tomarlo

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish gelding who struggled in three runs early in the year for Barry Brennan; well backed for his new yard on Tapeta early last month, when things didn't pan out his way, and is on an attractive mark currently; shortlisted.

3/1

Form: -40793

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed for the first time when third over 6f at Sligo in early August and she's up to winning off her current mark; now tongue tied.
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17th

11

(15)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at Dundalk last year until a rare bad run in December; deserved her breakthrough success in February, and gave another solid display when third behind today's rivals I'm Spartacus and Reposado at the same venue in March; lightly raced on turf, could feature.

13/2

3rd

7

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December; much better again when fourth to Inishmot Prince in January; deserved her breakthrough success achieved at the main expense of Hasiyna; raised 7lb for that.

6/1

1st

2

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December, much better two weeks ago when overcoming trouble in running to finish fourth behind a stablemate of Hero Of The Hour; 14-race maiden, but not without a chance.

6/1

Form: 835961 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Running respectably in big-field handicap sprints before getting off the mark by 5l in a claimer at Laytown; has been bumped up the weights but they claim 7lb here.
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8th

1

(8)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lismacbryan Hill

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her wins in Ireland came on the beach at Laytown (6f) and in a Dundalk handicap (6f); makes her stable debut after 139 days off; drawn widest but worth a market check.

10/1

Form: -89000 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

Form: -36010 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) and the runner-up went one better next time; never figured at the Curragh but remains on a handy mark and has form here; respected in first-time blinkers.
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9

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) in August; never figured at the Curragh next time but was only one place behind Masked Angel over C&D on latest in first-time blinkers (retained); respected with Dylan Browne McMonagle booked.

9/2

14

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) and the runner-up went one better next time; never figured at the Curragh but remains on a handy mark and has form here; respected in first-time blinkers.

10/1

23

(9)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:12 Curragh

Undefeatable

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Has raced nine times but only twice at 6f and has finished third and first, last time running on well to score by over 2l at Sligo; the runner-up prevailed in a big field at Naas last weekend; chance.

7/1

Non-runners

Hasiyna, Spirit Of Eagles

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €138.10
Straight Forecast €126.91
Tricast €1350.71

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carrigans Grove

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Masked Angel

POSTDATA:

Dontspoilasale

The Irish Sun:

Carrigans Grove