September 26 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45

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Bookings Open For Christmas Parties At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Bookings Open For Christmas Parties At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 8-7629

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual winner including on AW in UK; decent runs in defeat first three runs for this yard but below form over C&D last time; that was a premier handicap so can do better in this grade.
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8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won twice when trained in UK over approx' 7f including on AW; last three runs have been over 1m2.5f; placed at Down Royal and this track either side of a poor run here; a chance if as effective back at a mile.

17/2

1

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Dual winner including on AW in UK; decent runs in defeat first three runs for this yard but below form over C&D last time; that was a premier handicap so can do better in this grade.

9/1

12

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 322523

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m on turf this season and plenty of solid efforts in defeat since; fine third over 7f at Laytown last time but this trip is a question.
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9th

6

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Harry The Rogue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish 5yo who has maintained his consistency in two starts for new stable, creditable fourth at Musselburgh (1m) latest; still has a modest strike-rate but is likely to give his running and again holds frame possibilities.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Harry The Rogue

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Just two wins from his 33 starts (both over 1m last spring on good/yielding) but he was highly consistent last year and ran another big race when going close on last month's stable debut at Newcastle (1m, AW); every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/2

2nd

8

(5)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Harry The Rogue

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won only two of his 32 starts in Ireland for Andy Slattery but he did finish in the first three in half of them, including third in a 1m Dundalk claimer six weeks ago; first run for new yard.

16/1

13/2

Form: 8-1449 CD BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over C&D last January and a solid fourths twice after; below that level when last seen but has to be respected back here off an attractive mark.
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3

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sacred Oath

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark over C&D last January and a solid fourths twice after; below that level when last seen but has to be respected back here off an attractive mark.

13/2

19

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Sacred Oath

11st 12lb

J: Pat Shanahan

T: D K Weld

Placed turf form before winning 1m2f AW maiden in March in first-time cheekpieces; couple of good turf runs since; one to consider.

13/2

9th

10

(3)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Sacred Oath

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Beaten six times before winning a 1m2f AW maiden; gave her running to finish fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) and looks handicapped about right.

6/1

Form: 1-5900 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
The last of his three C&D wins came off 10lb higher in 2024; was absent for nearly a year afterwards and hasn't got back to that level; blinkers need to help.
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8th

4

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Five-time winner is 3-14 on turf; has notched up back-to-back wins at Navan (1m2f, heavy) and on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld); has gone up 14lb but has won off 2lb higher on the AW, so still on a feasible mark.

5/1

1st

8

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Satono Chevalier

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time AW winner at 1m4f and finally made the breakthrough on turf in 1m2f Navan handicap in late March, positively-ridden by today's rider; tongue-tie worn then now discarded on first start for new yard; 7lb higher.

8/1

1st

3

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:48 Navan

Satono Chevalier

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Three-time AW winner at 1m4f; 0-12 on turf; coped well with his first exposure to heavy ground when third in a 26-runner contest at the Curragh; not much between him and Lady Mary Heath on that running; this longer trip will suit

9/2

Form: 0-4147

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over 1m1f at Leopardstown last month and a fine fourth there after; below form at Clonmel on soft last time; handles this surface so can do better.
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8th

2

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sinbad My Dad

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Just one win from 28 attempts, but has been knocking on the door in recent starts here; fourth over 10.5f in November before taking third spot next two times; squeezed out when one-paced upped in trip over C&D last time; this trip may not be his optimum.

13/1

Form: 70521 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four of his five runs have been here; was runner-up over C&D in April making handicap debut then got off the mark over 1m4f in July; 10lb rise for that 1l win looked plenty but lightly raced and should be still progressing.
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6

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Quickshot

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian Murray

Four of his five runs have been here; was runner-up over C&D in April making handicap debut then got off the mark over 1m4f in July; 10lb rise for that 1l win looked plenty but lightly raced and should be still progressing.

9/2

12

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Quickshot

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Quiet in maidens but went off favourite for handicap debut here over 1m2f and finished second despite having to challenge wide; down 2lb and that will help; has been off since April but plenty of appeal otherwise.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quickshot

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

midfield, headway from over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

11/4

Form: 874666 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 13 starts but several fine efforts including at this track; however, wasn't so good at Clonmel last time and needs to do better.
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4th

19

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Rock Of Ireland

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed.

6th

10

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW.

5/1

2nd

8

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark on yard debut over this trip at the Curragh last month under positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; 8lb higher but remains on a competitive mark and should go well.

7/2

Form: 243362

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has five wins between Flat and hurdles and is generally reliable; found the ground soft enough at Clonmel last time and will appreciate this sounder surface; can go well.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

Form: 5-6950

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a Kempton novice over 1m last August for Archie Watson but mostly below form after; might have found the ground too soft at Cork on Irish debut; can do better.
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8th

9

(15)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marbush

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

AW winner in Britain; yet to hit form for this yard; can only be watched at present; wide draw.

25/1

Form: 870091 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won his fourth race on AW when scoring here over 1m4f a week ago under this rider; a 6lb rise looks fair and this trip will be fine too so looks a big player.
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1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.

4/1

Form: 5-3500

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some decent efforts in defeat here last winter up to this trip including behind Sacred Oath; not as good in two turf starts since but not ruled out back here.
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11

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Some decent efforts in defeat here last winter up to this trip including behind Sacred Oath; not as good in two turf starts since but not ruled out back here.

25/1

11th

10

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Wrob And Wryan

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Fair AW maiden form last winter; little impact in two runs on turf; faces a tough task.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Leopardstown

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Fairly useful AW maiden form last winter and okay handicap debut effort when last seen in February; only second turf start and probably best watched.

20/1

Form: 221600 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on turf but plenty of solid AW runs in defeat; however, has been poor the last twice and needs to get back to his best.
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12

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins have come on turf but plenty of solid AW runs in defeat; however, has been poor the last twice and needs to get back to his best.

22/1

13th

2

(17)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:54 Down Royal

Dancing Steve

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

C&D second in June before winning at Navan off 64, didn't count over 1m4f at the Curragh latest but can't be safely ruled out.

8/1

14th

6

(14)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Dancing Steve

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

2-21, doubling his tally in a 1m2f good-ground handicap at Navan in July; led but dropped out to be sixth in a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (9.4f); he's better than that and stays 1m4f; each-way claims.

10/1

Form: -45424

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent sort when trained in UK, winning over just short of 1m2f at Wolverhampton last year; sold for 13,000gns in July; has a chance if ready enough after absence.
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8th

6

(17)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Magna Gee Gee

9st 12lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

AW winner in Britain (9.5f); okay form for current yard on AW at end of last year but hasn't threatened in two turf runs this season (not clear run latest); more needed.

12/1

10th

19

(21)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Magna Gee Gee

10st 1lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

First reserve; AW winner in Britain (9.5f); okay form for current yard on AW at end of last year and no disgrace in recent turf return; drop in trip here may not be in his favour though.

Form: 5-8457

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best effort when runner-up in a 7f Leopardstown maiden last year; didn't progress after but some solid runs in defeat including over C&D; down 3lb but needs more.
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4th

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Berto Ramirez

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; struggled to make an impression in juvenile hurdles last winter and was a rank outsider in the Triumph; came good in a maiden at Down Royal early this month; won readily and left an impression that he can continue on the upgrade on summer ground.

5/1

1st

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Berto Ramirez

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; the best of four hurdle runs when beaten 15l in a Naas Listed juvenile event; beaten a long way in the Triumph Hurdle since; can go well but others look stronger.

12/1

17th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Berto Ramirez

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Placed only once from 12 starts on the Flat, showing fair form at best; big odds for his three races in the mud over hurdles, appearing to show his best form when fourth of five in Listed race at Naas last time, but that 15l defeat does not suggest any threat to today's principals.

200/1

Non-runners

Drucker, Theophilos, Paddydaddy

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Payout
Exacta €37.20
Straight Forecast €33.34
Tricast €237.81
Trifecta €125.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Benavente

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sacred Oath

The Irish Sun:

Expound

POSTDATA:

Benavente