October 17 / 17.15 Dundalk (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 4-2070

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Just a maiden win to her name and was tailed off at Punchestown on last month's return; needs to leave that behind and doesn't look particularly well treated.
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1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ard Na Mara

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Just a maiden win to her name and was tailed off at Punchestown on last month's return; needs to leave that behind and doesn't look particularly well treated.

10/1

14th

9

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Ard Na Mara

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Won C&D maiden a year ago. made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at Leopardstown; Tipperary run in April was too bad to be true; better when seventh of 18 at Leopardstown in June, though not quite up to scratch since she was sent off favourite.

10/1

9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Ard Na Mara

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won 1m1f Punchestown maiden last autumn; made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at this venue; Tipperary run was too bad to be true; has had six weeks to get over it.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 250256

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form sixth in a claimer when last seen and needs a new headgear combination to spark a revival.
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

Form: 3-2000 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have come over C&D; struggling from her lower turf mark of late but a return to all-weather could spark a revival.
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10th

8

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Has a fine record at Dundalk, with four wins and seven places from 18 appearances; 0-9 record on turf is a distinct negative, and never placed.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, including over this trip in December off 69; okay efforts both starts since but more needed to play a major role.

10/1

2nd

6

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, most recently last month over 1m4f off 69; bumped before home turn in similar contest earlier this month when fifth (2.5l off third-placed Cinammon Coco); more needed.

7/2

Form: -00269

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back more than two years; unproven at this distance and failed to beat a rival over 1m at Bellewstotwn earlier this month.
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4

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Everylittlestep

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Yvonne Latta

Losing run goes back more than two years; unproven at this distance and failed to beat a rival over 1m at Bellewstotwn earlier this month.

20/1

11

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Everylittlestep

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Yvonne Latta

Winless since rattling off a treble in 2023; however, her two recent runs over 1m suggest she is close to striking again, with a close second at Leopardstown and 1.5l sixth at Galway last time; probably doesn't want it too soft; new headgear on.

7/1

Form: 12-766 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Chester over extended 1m4f; has been struggling in 2025, including when well backed at Chester last month; may find this trip too sharp.
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1st

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Grey Fable

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

Both wins came at Chester in 2024; it's been a washout so far this season and remains best watched.

16/1

14th

2

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Grey Fable

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

Back-to-back wins at Chester in 2024, but has never won on home soil; moderate form last year and same story in two recent outings; 1m7f too far latest.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Grey Fable

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Karl Thornton

Irish raider; won twice over 1m4f at Chester in July 2024 (good/good to soft); mixed efforts since, mainly at 1m2f/1m4f as he didn't seem to stay when tried at 2m.

4/1

Form: -01089 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over this trip at Down Royal in July but struggled in three outings at various trips since; hard to recommend on AW debut.
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4th

9

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Purple Sky

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

A number of modest efforts since an Irish win over further last summer; others safer.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Purple Sky

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Joe Ponting

String of poor efforts since an Irish win over further last summer, finishing well behind Volendam on the AW last time; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference on this return to turf.

50/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Sky

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Won at Down Royal (10.6f, good) last July but she's not come close to that form since and has been quiet in three runs for new yard this year; record is now 1-16 and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: -19054 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April and bounced back to form when returned to AW here on Tuesday when fourth of 11 (beaten roughly 1l); this surface could be the key to him and drop back in trip could also help; ought to go well provided this doesn't come too soon.
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10th

8

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Drucker

9st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good winter AW campaign, winning twice over this trip, including last month when rallying well to hold off an in-form rival; runs off 12lb lower turf mark here and surely major claims given the form of the yard (and rider).

11/4

1st

6

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Drucker

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Slattery

Has enjoyed a good winter campaign here, consistent other than when sixth behind Voice Of Reason in November; won in good style over C&D in February; big efforts over 2m and C&D since; respected again.

15/2

4th

4

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Drucker

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Has enjoyed a good winter campaign here. consistent, other than when sixth behind Voice Of Reason in November; won in good style over this trip late last month; outstayed when third over 2m two weeks ago; respected down in trip again.

5/1

20/1

Form: 563900 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All three wins here over shorter but failed to beat a rival here (1m4f) on his penultimate run and similar story at Navan since; drops in trip.
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2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

3rd

11

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; consistent runs since the turn of the year, placing in three of his four runs; left with plenty to do last time before running on to take a distant second behind Aingeal Dorcha; decent chance off same mark and kind draw, but this is a higher level.

11/2

2nd

9

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time course winner at 7f/1m; consistent lately; last two runs at this trip suggest he can be competitive here; took him a while to get an opening when running on into fourth behind Aingeal Dorcha last time; definite chance of turning the tables.

5/1

Form: 100721 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar when making her handicap debut on return before Gowran win in May and back to form over this C&D more recently; promoted to second after interference on her penultimate start before career best success latest and should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.
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4th

14

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Won back-to-back races at Dundalk last autumn (both 10.5f); also won a 1m handicap here last season (good) off 14lb lower; off since November and stamina to prove for this trip, so probably best watched.

18/1

9

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Hit the crossbar when making her handicap debut on return before Gowran win in May and back to form over this C&D more recently; promoted to second after interference on her penultimate start before career best success latest and should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

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.

4/1

4/1

Form: 77-031 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved since handicapping after a gelding procedure, finishing 2l third when well-backed for his handicap debut over C&D last month before staying on best to win over 1m3f at Down Royal 10 days later; unexposed with just five starts under his belt and should go well again from 5lb higher.
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4th

14

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Faro Island

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Won a 1m3f Down Royal handicap last autumn but was poor on AW after (found to have mucus in his lungs); needs best on return but can't be ruled out.

14/1

10

(16)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Faro Island

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Improved since handicapping after a gelding procedure, finishing 2l third when well-backed for his handicap debut over C&D last month before staying on best to win over 1m3f at Down Royal 10 days later; unexposed with just five starts under his belt and should go well again from 5lb higher.

4/1

7

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Faro Island

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Well backed and produced a much-improved effort to finish a 1.75l third at Dundalk on handicap debut after a 164 day break; raced a shade keenly in blinkers that day and cheekpieces could help this 3yo settle better; leading claims.

9/2

Form: -04010 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Sligo claimer on final start for Noel Meade but low-key yard debut at the Curragh last month; opposable in competitive race.
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14th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Antoine De Paris

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Won Flat claimer here last summer; huge prices when not involved in two hurdle runs and been off five months.

50/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

11:50 Down Royal

Antoine De Paris

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Off the mark in a Sligo claimer on final start for Noel Meade but well held in both handicaps for current yard; hard to fancy on hurdles debut.

50/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

11:50 Down Royal

Antoine De Paris

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Off the mark in a Sligo claimer on final start for Noel Meade but well held in both handicaps for current yard; hard to fancy on hurdles debut.

50/1

Form: 4-790

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fourth in a Navan maiden on sole 2yo outing but struggled in three runs since including handicap debut earlier this month; needs improvement on handicap debut.
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8th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but a 12l sixth at Limerick last time, when 125-1 was more promising; handicap debutante.

9/1

6th

2

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

A regressive Flat maiden has been well beaten both completed hurdle starts; best to look elsewhere.

28/1

Form: 7570

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens but was tailed off when 16-1 for her handicap debut at Naas last time; mark seems stiff.
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No Results Found

Form: 22-600

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 0-10 and shown nothing in two runs for her new yard.
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15th

11

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Vivacious Lady

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Fair form on AW in 2024, not at best at Dundalk last winter; weak turf credentials; lacks a recent outing.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Twice runner-up over C&D off higher marks in 2024; kept on well to line when just behind Syosset over C&D in November; good run over an inadequate trip (1m) last month when beaten around 3l; serious contender back up to optimum distance.

7/1

15

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

First reserve; 0-10 and shown nothing in two runs for her new yard.

Non-runners

Yup Bro, Jess Abi, Clementines Dream

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Payout
Exacta €18.90
Straight Forecast €17.81
Tricast €294.97
Trifecta €282.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drucker

POSTDATA:

Faro Island

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Trishuli River

The Irish Sun:

Everylittlestep