October 14 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Friday Night Lights At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Friday Night Lights At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 089040

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Close fourth in just his second handicap at Cork (5f, good) before finishing midfield in a big field at Naas; not ruled out.
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1st

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fine run on seasonal return at Dundalk and again when a 1l second of 15 at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; in the mix again off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

AW winner ran a fine race from a wide draw on seasonal return at Dundalk (5f) 10 days ago (Jazzit 0.75l behind); handles an ease and should go well again off the same mark.

11/2

2nd

1

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In fine form last October under today's rider, winning over C&D off 48 and good second at the Curragh two days later; later same month ran creditably off this mark despite tardy start and absent since; hood now tried on return; draw may not be ideal.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 074815 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark at Tipperary and didn't run at all badly at Naas next time when not far behind Lismacbryan and Rift Valley; bit to prove on the AW but considered.
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14th

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won at Tipperary in August (5f, good); solid efforts off revised mark at Naas and over C&D when denied by a head (hung left); cut out much of the running when below best over C&D in October.

13/2

2

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Has followed up his Tipperary win with solid efforts off his revised mark at Naas (5f, good) and over C&D 17 days ago when denied by a head by Jordan Breeze (hung left); weighted to turn that around now; player.

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 359464 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Reserve; in fairly good form on turf this summer and was a close fourth here over 6f 18 days ago; bit unlucky in running as well.
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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

4th

3

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tomarlo

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Fair AW form when trained in Ireland, recording an RPR of 69 as recently as November; ran poorly in his three starts for Barry Brennan this year but he has dropped 9lb for his troubles and starts out for a new yard at a low level; tongue-tie added; interesting.

11/2

Form: 7863

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Close third on handicap debut at Cork (5f, good) and 3lb lower here with cheekpieces added; considered.
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10th

5

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Prairie Girl

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Thrived since joining this yard, three wins from five at this track, albeit all at 5f, most recently off 77 early this month; speedy type up an aggregate of 32lb this term so rider's claim very valuable here and now tries 6f again.

7/2

1st

7

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Prairie Girl

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Shaped well on yard debut before easy win off 54 over C&D in October; first past the post from 12lb higher mark next time but badly hampered Buddy Batt and was placed second; went up another 3lb but won going away over C&D last month (Dontspoilasale fourth; form boosted); will be hard to beat despite another 8lb hike.

9/4

12/1

Form: 021660 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 7lb higher and successful on turf this summer; not great of late at the Curragh but hard to dismiss.
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5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

16/1

Form: 090604

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Now 0-18 but latest close fourth at Bellewstown (5f) was one of his better efforts, though the soft ground may have helped; others perhaps safer.
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2nd

16

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Batt Burke

Maiden has been running okay this season; narrowly denied off 1lb higher at Cork on latest (5f, soft); handles quicker ground; should be in the mix again back at 6f off 1lb higher.

9/2

2nd

15

(16)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

0-16 on turf; has run well in defeat on good and soft ground; ran okay from out of the handicap over 5f on seasonal return at Naas (5f, good) when 0.5l behind Art Of Unity; has gone well over C&D; 11-2 when midfield at Navan (6f, yielding) 3 days ago, slightly hampered; drop back in trip a plus; top rider booked.

12/1

Form: 795338

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third in a Bellewstown maiden in July but hasn't kicked on from low marks in handicaps.
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12

(15)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Tino Pai

8st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Best effort when third in a 5f maiden at Bellewstown in July; seventh behind Jordan Breeze at Dundalk on Tuesday.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tino Pai

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Third in a Bellewstown maiden in July but hasn't kicked on from low marks in handicaps.

12/1

Form: 076965

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten and no obvious signs of progress being made, for all that it wasn't a bad last run at Bellewstown.
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3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

2nd

9

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Happy Henry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.

9/2

Form: 133890 C

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and both wins have been over 6f, one here; looks vulnerable at 5f from a wide draw; off since June.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

5/1

Form: 002520 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Running well in 5f handicaps before flying way too high in a Listed race last time; back at the right level and effective here, she's respected despite a wide enough draw.
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9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Running well in 5f handicaps before flying way too high in a Listed race last time; back at the right level and effective here, she's respected despite a wide enough draw.

5/1

5/1

Form: 804535

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-9 for James Fanshawe; two good runs for current yard, closely matched with Lismacbryan on their Naas clash and ran well at Lingfield (5f) after getting behind early; turn looks near.
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6th

9

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Maiden with fair placed, notably third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head when a 50-1 chance over C&D in November; finished last of 14 over C&D on next start and made no impression over 5f last Friday; others look more reliable.

14/1

11th

1

(13)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Maiden is 0-14 but couple of good efforts for this yard, including third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head here (6f) in November; finished last of 14 over that C&D on latest; bounce back needed down in trip; new headgear combination.

16/1

11th

1

(14)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sean Davis

0-9 for James Fanshawe; two good runs for current yard, closely matched with Lismacbryan on their Naas clash and ran well at Lingfield (5f) after getting behind early; turn looks near.

5/1

Form: 252746 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Has been running quite well, even when sixth at Down Royal last time, but strike-rate is worrying; new headgear tried.
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1st

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago; best run for some time when placed in Sligo handicap early this month off basement mark of 40; plenty on at the weights against most of her rivals here.

16/1

3rd

14

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago, but she was twice second at that track last year after finishing fourth (missed break) in this; lacks a recent run this time around.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole career win came at Down Royal over 5f in the summer of 2023; has a good bit to find on recent form.

50/1

12/1

Form: 009502

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-11 in her first run in this headgear combination when second last week at Navan (6f); some concerns about this drop back to 5f.
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11th

11

(12)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but well behind The Gay Blade at Newcastle last month; hood off, refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces combination on.

14/1

9th

10

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and there may be some improvement in her.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-15 in Ireland but she finished second of 17 in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in October; former stable have gone 490 days without a winner and interesting to see how she fares in the market starting out for Daragh Bourke (sold 2,600gns in January); no tongue-tie today but the hood returns.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 000

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No impact in 7f maidens but did shape a little better last time at Fairyhouse; remains to be seen if she's a sprinter.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(17)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Princess

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Modest form in five starts, last two here over sprint trips; not an obvious one but relatively unexposed.

16/1

Non-runners

Lismacbryan, Lismacbryan Hill, Carmina Burana

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Payout
Exacta €155.40
Straight Forecast €114.86
Tricast €350.94

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rift Valley

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tino Pai

The Irish Sun:

Spirit Of Eagles

POSTDATA:

Rift Valley