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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2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harry The Rogue

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish; beaten a neck by Saytaar over C&D (25-1; from 5lb higher, on stable debut) in March; form has nosedived since June, weakening quickly in an added visor (now discarded) at Redcar latest; return of Conor Whiteley is a plus.

25/1

12th

6

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Harry The Rogue

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish 5yo; started off for current stable with two good runs over 1m in the spring but has suffered a worrying slump in form since and needs to be perked up by the addition of a visor.

20/1

13th

2

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Harry The Rogue

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stephen Hanlon

Went close over C&D in March on stable debut and another good run when fourth at Musselburgh (1m) next time; below par at York on his last two starts but he tackled 1m2f last time and is not ruled out back down to 1m.

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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10th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Satono Chevalier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan, Ballinrobe and over just shy of this trip at Limerick in June; held off career-high marks last twice, trip possibly too far at Killarney and in Galway premier handicap; drops back in grade so respected, but this ground may be on the quick side.

10/1

12th

17

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Satono Chevalier

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M K Flannery

In fine form on turf and on the AW in 2026; has won three of last five starts, most recently on penultimate start at Limerick (12.5f, soft) off 4lb lower; 2m1f may have stretched at Killarney latest and drops back in trip now; place shout.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Satono Chevalier

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M K Flannery

Undergoing very much a new lease of life, winning three of his last four, and a ride of 17lb could still be manageable; unproven over this trip but in the form of his life and will be popular with Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

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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2nd

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Sinbad My Dad

9st 13lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Won off 4lb lower last year; hinted at a return to form at Leopardstown on penultimate but jockey reported he stopped quickly back there on latest; may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

14/1

9th

2

(19)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Sinbad My Dad

9st 13lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Won this off 4lb lower last season; ran on well for a close fourth here on latest over 1m2f; not the kindest of draws, but should be staying on at the finish.

13/2

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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17th

2

(16)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Rock Of Ireland

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Successful yard debut on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (1m4f, heavy) and has run well on both turf starts since over same trip; stamina unproven over this far.

10/1

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

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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7th

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Expound

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time Flat winner won off 2lb higher at Ballinrobe last year (1m2f, good) and returned to the same race in May when an okay fourth of nine; something seemingly went wrong when pulled up over hurdles at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

8/1

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

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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10th

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Benavente

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Seven-time AW winner (7f-1m4f) when trained in Ireland, latterly in a Dundalk claimer in March; has failed to make the frame in 13 starts on grass, though, hence his much lower turf mark; lots to prove for his new yard.

8/1

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

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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10th

3

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

19:37 Limerick

Wrob And Wryan

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Some good efforts on the AW last year, including a staying-on fifth in 10.5f handicap in September off 69; never involved at Gowran last week on return which accumulates to four poor turf efforts.

10/1

12th

11

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Wrob And Wryan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Lee

Some good efforts on the AW last year, including a staying-on fifth when last seen 259 days ago; three turf runs have been poor however.

20/1

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

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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3rd

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time turf winner below best on grass so far this year and extended AW record to 0-8 when soundly beaten over 1m4f here last month; others arrive in better form.

12/1

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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13th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Magna Gee Gee

9st 11lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Doubled his tally and gained a first turf win when successful by a head over an extended 1m4f at Limerick two weeks ago (good); the top four finished in a heap that day so he's up just 1lb; drops back to his AW winning trip; thereabouts once again.

4/1

1st

7

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Magna Gee Gee

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole Flat win came on AW at Wolverhampton in December 2024 over an extended 1m1f; one of his better turf efforts when sixth at Fairyhouse last month; soundly beaten in third when favourite at Tramore on Tuesday, the winner was well handicapped.

7/1

3rd

4

(13)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Magna Gee Gee

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole Flat win came on AW at Wolverhampton in December 2024 over an extended 1m1f; one of his better turf efforts when sixth at Fairyhouse last month, not far behind Chopsticks and Highway Sixty One.

9/2

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

7

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Berto Ramirez

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Yet to win after eight Flat starts but took a Down Royal maiden hurdle in May; solid effort over 1m4f at Galway last month (yielding to soft); two-day break possibly to blame when disappointed over hurdles back there last time; others appeal more.

9/1

16th

20

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Berto Ramirez

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Yet to win on the Flat but took a Down Royal maiden hurdle in May; might have been unsuited by soft ground when poor in a Roscommon novice last time; solid fourth on the Flat here on Thursday.

25/1

Non-runners

Drucker, Theophilos, Paddydaddy

+o+e Accumulators

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