October 24 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 106480 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Without a turf win since August 2022 but was successful on the beach at Laytown (6f) last month; set a stiff task under a big weight at the Curragh (5f) on latest; fair mark back on the AW.
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7th

9

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

No significant impact in his three runs for this yard, although he wasn't beaten far on second occasion; attractively weighted on lots of Irish AW form, so needs a close look; market reference recommended.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Dontspoilasale

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Always behind on last month's stable debut (5f) but wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) a fortnight later; needs to make further progress here but should be fine over this trip and is attractively weighted on best Irish form; market reference recommended.

25/1

Form: 309421 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain built on runner-up finish here over 1m when comfortably landing C&D handicap two weeks ago, leading for most of the way; 10lb rise makes life tougher but not discounted.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

Form: 933403 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here over 1m last winter; eyecatching third behind Venetian over C&D on latest and is weighted to get much closer to that rival here with a leading apprentice booked; contender.
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6th

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest form in five attempts hurdling, most recently when beaten 47l in a 2m2f conditions hurdle here three weeks ago; tough task giving weight to all.

15/1

5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

10st 13lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find.

16/1

15th

13

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Tribal Moon

9st 7lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide.

20/1

Form: 5-5805 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-13 on the AW; went into notebooks after fast-finishing fifth of 16 at Gowran (1m) last month, stone last over 1f out but making rapid gains in the closing stages; shouldn't be far away back on favoured surface.
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4th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; despite negatives attached to her turf record and a hefty burden, holds a definite chance on her second in a 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown 12 days ago.

11/2

2nd

12

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; ran on well over 7f at Naas latest, beaten just 2l; step up in trip a plus on that evidence and runs off the same mark; place chance.

11/1

Form: 695006

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won an AW novice over 1m at Kempton last year for Archie Watson; little impact first two starts for this yard but built up huge lead under this rider when creditable sixth of 13 here (1m) two weeks ago when sent off at odds of 100-1; no surprise to see money for him here in first-time cheekpieces.
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8th

9

(15)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marbush

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

AW winner in Britain; yet to hit form for this yard; can only be watched at present; wide draw.

25/1

Form: 600000

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won six times on the AW in Britain but winless on turf; decent early-season form for this yard but has tumbled down the weights after some abysmal runs; stable had first winner of the season on Tuesday and a return to this surface could spark a revival.
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4th

2

(18)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Lough Leane

9st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe (9.5f, good) in May, quickening well to score by 2.5l; not in the same form the last twice and drop in trip needs to spark a bounce-back.

16/1

Form: 030875 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-21 on turf but more encouraging AW strike-rate of 4-18; heavily backed for 6f Cork handicap on latest but struggled in fifth; best form is at 6f so others preferred.
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19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All seven wins came over 6f (has run well at 5f) and six of them on AW; turf breakthrough in June when scoring at Fairyhouse (6f, good) by 2.5l off 3lb lower; moderate efforts since, including when beaten by 5.5l at Cork last time (6f, good to firm); others preferred.

16/1

Form: 40-879

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Some debut promise a year ago in a Punchestown maiden and beaten only 2l in C&D handicap on final start for Natalia Lupini; tailed off on stable debut at Leopardstown on heavy ground five days ago; market will reveal expectations.
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1st

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Land Of The Giants

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) in May and some fair runs since in handicap and claiming company; wouldn't appreciate rain.

10/1

4th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Land Of The Giants

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at Ayr in May when landing a 1m1f handicap off 63; some decent runs since, most notably when 1l behind Minaun View in a Ballinrobe claimer in July; finished further behind that rival at Killarney next time and posted a moderate effort in a Naas handicap latest.

20/1

Form: 207050

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f for Gavin Cromwell at Tipperary in July but has struggled since; was beaten 8l over C&D two weeks ago; questions about this distance.
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8th

11

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Skillman Ave

8st 7lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Is 1-24 with the win coming at Tipperary last season (5f, good) off 68; mark in freefall since but no sign of a revival; 10lb wrong.

50/1

17th

15

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Skillman Ave

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Winner over 5f and second over 6f last summer for Gavin Cromwell; yet to place for current yard and mark in freefall; wide draw too.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Skillman Ave

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 5f at Tipperary and second over 6f at Fairyhouse last summer when with Gavin Cromwell; very little so far for this yard and mark in freefall; few quid for him at Navan last weekend where he didn't shape too badly.

9/1

Form: 693445

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens; best run came on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) last month after a break; only fifth behind Venetian on AW debut on latest but still early days.
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1st

3

(15)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Wegotogether

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some early maiden form reads well in the context of this race; kept on late on her reappearance over 6f at Navan in May; stable in very good form and this is a notable runner in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

8th

1

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Wegotogether

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promising handicap debut at Fairyhouse in September, subsequent AW form ordinary; drops in trip on turf comeback.

15/2

Form: 701300

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In good form for Jenny Lynch earlier in the season; two changes of stables since then; never in the hunt in two starts for current yard; this trip looks a stretch.
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7th

3

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Arctic Steps

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Was gaining second turf win when scoring over this trip at Naas in May off 68; safely held both starts since, latest over same C&D so needs to improve; jockey booking encouraging.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Arctic Steps

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained second turf win over C&D on penultimate, beating Nouvel Espoir by 0.5l off 4lb lower; disappointed off revised mark at Dundalk latest; return to this track a plus but must prove she can win off this mark.

17/2

Form: 2469-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner on turf for Karl Burke; always in rear on debut for this yard at the Curragh this month; hood goes on now but best watched until she finds her form again.
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14

(17)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Greek Gift

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two-time winner on turf for Karl Burke; always in rear on debut for this yard at the Curragh this month; hood goes on now but best watched until she finds her form again.

66/1

Form: 300008 C

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First reserve; nine-time AW winner struggled in five starts on turf earlier in the season; has had a break and will be primed for a successful winter AW campaign; leniently treated so watch the betting closely if he gets a run.
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8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

5th

4

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; not beaten far in fifth on latest; has gained a majority of his course wins over 5f.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Added tenth course win here last time over 6f (seven-time winner over 5f); that success was his first since September 2024; up 5lb, but he's still fairly treated compared to some of his previous wins.

7/2

Form: 9-7562 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; nearly took advantage of a drop in grade when second over C&D last month; big chance if he gets in.
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15th

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Imperial Dream

10st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came at the Curragh nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); only flashes of his best last season, out of sorts this term.

25/1

15th

15

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Imperial Dream

8st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came here nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); has never run over this trip; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

13th

6

(12)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Imperial Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Last win came nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); Curragh comeback run leaves him with a lot to find although is down to a career-low mark.

14/1

Non-runners

Carrigans Grove, Morning Approach, Ransom

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Payout
Exacta €58.40
Straight Forecast €47.39
Tricast €222.29
Trifecta €100.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Moon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Marbush

POSTDATA:

Dontspoilasale

The Irish Sun:

Tribal Moon