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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6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

Solid strike rate of 4-18 on the AW but 0-11 on turf and has yet to trouble the judge; beaten 22l at Bellewstown 17 days ago; hard to fancy.

16/1

14th

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time AW winner at Dundalk but 0-10 on turf, most recently never counting off much lower turf mark from wide draw at Leopardstown; better draw here and can't be ruled out off this sort of mark.

10/1

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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5th

3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Grey Fable

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Karl Thornton

Out of form before a Dundalk win in May, down the field behind Deluca Chop at Down Royal; plenty to find on that evidence.

12/1

9th

3

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Grey Fable

10st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Both turf wins came at Chester in 2024; surprise winner on AW at Dundalk last time given his poor form leading up to it, keeping on well over 1m4f; not certain to back that up off 3lb higher.

7/1

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

2

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Won over 1m at Gowran last summer, and twice in the autumn over 10.5f at Dundalk; return over 1m4f was respectable; slow to stride and weakened tamely over 1m2f at Navan on Saturday; tongue-tie and blinkers worn then replaced by the cheekpieces worn for AW wins; stamina on dam's side of pedigree, but not sure to stay this far.

10/1

8th

6

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Cala Bonita

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May off 14lb lower and added two 10.5f handicaps at Dundalk in the autumn; not a bad run on seasonal return at Gowran last month, but remains 6lb above her last win so new headgear combination must eke out more.

5/1

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

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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6th

7

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Faro Island

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Both wins have come right-handed on yielding ground, over 1m3f last year and under a brilliant ride from the champion jockey over 9.5f at Gowran last month; has run well this way round, too; handled quick ground okay when ridden to get 1m4f (upped to this grade) at the Curragh last time; cheekpieces swapped for blinkers.

13/2

7th

11

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Faro Island

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Two-time winner on easy ground, including on latest at Gowran (9.5f, yielding); won over 1m3f (yielding) at Down Royal last season; 3lb rise for latest success seems reasonable and worth a try at this trip but could probably do with some rain.

7/1

1st

9

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Faro Island

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Landed 1m3f Down Royal handicap in September before disappointing favourite on the AW next time but had excuses; returned with encouraging fourth at Navan (1m2f, gd) 48 days ago, travelled well; set to come on for that and big player.

7/1

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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10th

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Antoine De Paris

11st 6lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a Flat claimer last summer and holds a rating of 63 in that sphere; huge prices and never involved in four hurdle outings; worth a market check on handicap bow.

20/1

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

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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9th

10

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but has started to show small signs of life recently; 12l sixth in a Limerick mares' maiden hurdle (2m, soft) before being beaten 10.5l at Wexford on handicap debut; more needed in first-time tongue tie.

14/1

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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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

+o+e Accumulators

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