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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18

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:10 Curragh

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, leaving her with a question to answer on reappearance.

13/2

1

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Quinta Girl

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: M D O’Callaghan

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.

9/2

4th

14

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:07 Naas

Quinta Girl

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Made her debut in a 28-runner maiden at the Curragh; her showing was much better than implied by her finishing position in tenth, since she was second in her group of 11; again indicated ability when a staying-on sixth behind a well-fancied stablemate over C&D on her second start.

20/1

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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1st

5

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Saxon

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; maiden didn't run badly in a 6f maiden here on penultimate; a bit short of room when beaten 2.75l off 73 on handicap debut over C&D when last seen in October; not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Saxon

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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.

15/2

5

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Saxon

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sent off favourite when down the field in a Leopardstown maiden (7f, soft) on debut but showed more when third in a 6f Fairyhouse maiden; Ballyhane run can be forgiven (drawn wrong side) and remains with potential.

12/1

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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1st

7

(11)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Spinning Around

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Narrowly denied on second start in a 7.5f Roscommon maiden (good) in August; no show in Goffs million over this C&D (soft) but off the mark on handicap debut at Dundalk (7f) in October; will strip fitter for comeback run back there in March when beaten 1.5l off revised mark; tongue-tie on.

8/1

4th

7

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Spinning Around

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Went close in Roscommon maiden last summer and off the mark final start on AW/handicap debut over C&D in October, coming home well when holding two stablemates in tight finish; 5lb higher now but type to keep progressing (will want 1m in time) and likely big player (yard had a winner here last week).

100/30

6

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Spinning Around

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

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.

11/1

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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11th

12

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Glamazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Retains her existing mark after a Roscommon maiden win gained on her tenth outing; 7lb out of the handicap, that disadvantage somewhat offset by the rider's useful claim; vulnerable on overall form.

16/1

1st

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

17:15 Ballinrobe

Glamazon

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

0-9 on turf; placed twice last year, in a Roscommon maiden (7.5f, yielding) and a Sligo handicap off 68 (6f, gd-yld); yet to race at beyond a mile; beaten 5l off 67 in Limerick handicap latest; cheekpieces need to eke out more.

5/2

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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4th

10

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:23 Roscommon

Wicklow Gap

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

No impact in first two handicaps over 7f at Dundalk last year; up in trip and tongue tie goes on; others make more appeal.

12/1

11

(14)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wicklow Gap

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

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.

12/1

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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11th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Sunrise Angel

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Narrowly denied on handicap debut at the Curragh last September (7f, yld-sft); again ran well when a 1l fourth at Dundalk in October; floundered on heavy ground on seasonal return at Cork; better expected now.

14/1

8th

10

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Cork

Sunrise Angel

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beaten a neck by Invincible Will on handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, yld-sft) in September and 3lb better off with that rival here; raised 4lb and finished a 1l fourth of 13 on final run of 2025 at Dundalk (7f); yard in flying form and dangerous to discount.

6/1

12

(13)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunrise Angel

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

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.

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