October 17 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Nursery Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 064

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet when a close fourth in a Naas maiden last month just a neck behind You'll Think Of Me and shaped like she would relish this longer trip; form working out and is a major player for a yard that excel with their juveniles.
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1st

1

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Quinta Girl

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Best effort at two when a close fourth in a 6f Naas maiden; flopped in a Dundalk nursery on final start before a winter break; made a pleasing return at the Curragh in June; failed to build on that at Limerick later that month; interesting in this grade.

5/1

4th

15

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Limerick

Quinta Girl

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Best effort at two when a close fourth in a 6f Naas maiden; flopped in a Dundalk nursery on final start before the winter; now appeals as a possible future winner after Curragh third behind The Pipers Call, who had shown a useful standard of form at two.

5/2

Form: 623

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut to finish runner-up in a 6f Naas maiden and finished a neck in front of Quinta Girl over the same C&D last month; that form is working out and ought to go well if she finds any improvement for an extra furlong.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:57 Yarmouth

Youll Think Of Me

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Failed to win in four runs for Donnacha O'Brien in Ireland but she showed progressive form for him and made a winning debut for new yard in five-runner novice at Kempton (6f, AW) in December; the latter was at 1-3, admittedly, but she stays 7f and goes on the shortlist.

3/1

3

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Youll Think Of Me

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Improved from debut to finish runner-up in a 6f Naas maiden and finished a neck in front of Quinta Girl over the same C&D last month; that form is working out and ought to go well if she finds any improvement for an extra furlong.

9/2

3rd

17

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:07 Naas

Youll Think Of Me

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

500,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 7f Group 3 winner at three for Aidan O'Brien; looked raw when unplaced favourite at the Curragh; was slightly impeded before weakening late; went very close over C&D on her second start and looks almost certain to be in the mix.

7/2

Form: 0304

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut when a 2l third in a Fairyhouse maiden and bounced back from a lesser run when fourth in a 6f maiden here last month; mixed signals on strength of that form but should appreciate an extra furlong.
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2nd

7

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Dancing Saxon

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of four for yard; enjoying an excellent campaign; won over 6.5f (good) at Limerick in July and narrowly denied in a 6f Listed heat at Naas later that month; took advantage of generous mark to bolt up in a Galway handicap (7f, yielding) and another fine effort in a Naas Group 3 (6f good) on latest; return to 7f a plus and leading claims.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:00 Naas

Dancing Saxon

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoying a fine campaign; won a 6.5f (good) rated race at Limerick on seasonal return; got to within 0.5l of Soul Love when second of 15 in C&D Listed race here last month; regained the winning thread in impressive fashion off favourable mark in a 7f (yielding) Galway handicap; progressive and should be thereabouts again.

11/2

1st

1

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Dancing Saxon

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won over this trip at Dundalk and a 6.5f rated race at Limerick; seemingly improved out of all recognition when a very close second in a 6f Listed at Naas last week; up 16lb for future contests and on that basis is not easily opposable here.

10/11

Form: 69091 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a couple of his maiden starts and left a low-key handicap debut behind to win a Down Royal handicap over this trip last month; however, form knocked since and he'll need more from 10lb higher.
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5

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Thought

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Some promise in a couple of his maiden starts and left a low-key handicap debut behind to win a Down Royal handicap over this trip last month; however, form knocked since and he'll need more from 10lb higher.

17/2

Form: 5420

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar in a Roscommon maiden and had a tough ask in a sales race since; should be competitive from this opening mark on handicap/AW debut.
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3rd

12

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Spinning Around

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Finding feet in pattern company after winning a handicap off 78 at the Curragh in May; nicked some precious black type when 1.5l behind Suzie Songs in a C&D Listed race 16 days ago (good) but probably needs the rain to miss to be competitive again here.

12/1

2nd

10

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Spinning Around

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery last October and gained another win over the same trip in a Curragh fillies' handicap in May; respectable run in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot; held her own when fifth at Killarney in her first race at this level.

14/1

5th

10

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:00 Killarney

Spinning Around

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery last October and gained another win over the same trip in a Curragh fillies' handicap in May; respectable run in the Sandringham H'cap at Royal Ascot, first in her far side ground; has a bit to find still.

18/1

Form: 890

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 6l in a Leopardstown maiden on debut but backwards steps twice since; tough opening mark and needs first-time cheekpieces to yield improvement.
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7th

6

(12)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Up To Ninety

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Respectable run in Leopardstown maiden on debut but regressed next two outings; finished midfield on nursery debut here over 7f last week; first try at 5f; blinkered.

25/1

7

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Up To Ninety

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Only beaten 6l in a Leopardstown maiden on debut but backwards steps twice since; tough opening mark and needs first-time cheekpieces to yield improvement.

20/1

25th

17

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Up To Ninety

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Jack W Davison

Mid-field runs at Leopardstown and Galway, 25-1 both times. not a likely fancy now.

33/1

Form: 632474

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent in seven runs so far including a couple of handicap starts but looks exposed compared to several of these.
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10th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Glamazon

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May and much the best handicap effort since on latest (reduced mark) when staying on late to finish third (second has won since) of 17 over C&D 16 days ago; contender again off same mark.

15/2

3rd

5

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Glamazon

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May but hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps; decent effort when fourth at Bellewstown over this trip but weakened into ninth in claimer at Killarney 30 days ago; could bounce back now given more of a chance by the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 7699 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best run came when beaten 6l in a 6f maiden here last month; didn't get the clearest of runs when favourite on last week's handicap debut; extra furlong will probably help but widest draw won't.
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9

(15)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thats No Joke

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Best run came when beaten 6l in a 6f maiden here last month; didn't get the clearest of runs when favourite on last week's handicap debut; extra furlong will probably help but widest draw won't.

8/1

2

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Thats No Joke

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; not much to recommend in maidens at 6f-1m but yard's runners always merit respect on their handicap debuts and he's preferred by McMonagle; check the market.

12/1

15

(12)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Thats No Joke

9st 8lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

First reserve; down the field in two maidens so far and likely one for handicaps now.

14/1

Form: 057

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only minor promise in maidens and not sure to appreciate the drop in trip on handicap/AW debut here; check market.
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10

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tiyadal

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Only minor promise in maidens and not sure to appreciate the drop in trip on handicap/AW debut here; check market.

14/1

8

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Tiyadal

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beaten about 9l in maidens here (7f) and at Leopardstown (1m); has to improve on those efforts.

20/1

Form: 070

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Left a low-key debut behind when beaten roughly 5l in a Naas maiden; not as good last month after gelding procedure; progress required to defy this mark on handicap debut with wide draw.
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11th

3

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:10 Killarney

Wicklow Gap

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two less encouraging runs since starting the season brightly with a fourth placing at Roscommon; testing ground probably the issue at Leopardstown; less easy to overlook his Bellewstown failure behind Cause I Like You, Stonyfalls and Beau Army then.

10/1

9th

1

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Wicklow Gap

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Penultimate Roscommon run his best yet, good fourth after not clear run in first-time tongue-tie; wide draw and testing ground valid excuses for poor effort at Leopardstown; better run expected here.

14/1

12th

14

(16)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Wicklow Gap

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Last month's Roscommon run his best yet, good fourth after not clear run in first-time tongue-tie; claims if overcoming this wide draw.

15/2

Form: 8032

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Took a big step forward from his maiden form when nearly making all on handicap debut over this trip at the Curragh; up 4lb and wide draw not ideal for a repeat of those tactics but hard to put a line through.
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1st

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Sunrise Angel

9st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Threatened in nurseries last season but not so good this campaign, though hasn't been helped by wide draws the last twice; handicapper relenting so don't wholly rule out.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Gowran Park

Sunrise Angel

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Threatened in nurseries last season but not so good this campaign, though had a wide trip last time at Killarney; might endure another here from stall 13.

14/1

6th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:10 Killarney

Sunrise Angel

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Narrowly denied on nursery debut at the Curragh last September (7f, yld-sft); again ran well when a close-up fourth at Dundalk in October; flopped on heavy ground on reappearance; struggled again on good ground at Roscommon; questions to answer.

12/1

Form: 670

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Minor promise over further in maidens; may find this test too sharp on handicap debut.
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13

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ballaghkeen

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Minor promise over further in maidens; may find this test too sharp on handicap debut.

33/1

2

(15)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Cork

Ballaghkeen

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Beaten in the region of 10l in two 1m maidens and already looks one for handicaps.

33/1

1

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

13:48 Punchestown

Ballaghkeen

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J S Bolger

Showed a degree of promise in a 1m maiden at Leopardstown in July; open to improvement; tongue-tie fitted

12/1

Form: 7050

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed more when fifth in a Roscommon maiden but backwards step at Down Royal since; tongue-tie and blinkers on for handicap debut; tough looking mark.
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5th

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Manifest Destiny

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Promise in Roscommon maiden but hasn't built on that, most recently in today's headgear combination in Dundalk nursery; more needed but can't be ruled out.

12/1

5th

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Manifest Destiny

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Promise in Roscommon maiden but hasn't built on that, most recently in today's headgear combination in Dundalk nursery; more needed but can't be ruled out.

12/1

14

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manifest Destiny

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Showed more when fifth in a Roscommon maiden but backwards step at Down Royal since; tongue-tie and blinkers on for handicap debut; tough looking mark.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €48.50
Straight Forecast €48.36
Tricast €245.30
Trifecta €202.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quinta Girl

POSTDATA:

Sunrise Angel

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Spinning Around

The Irish Sun:

Dancing Saxon