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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11th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f/6f) but 0-4 for this yard; never featured following a slow start at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, but he's down to a career-low mark and is one to keep an eye on in the betting now dropping class.

16/1

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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7th

1

(16)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m winner here and touched off over this trip last November; narrowly beaten over hurdles earlier in the year; respected in this grade.

8/1

6th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m winner here and touched off over this trip last November; not shown much, mostly hurdling, this year.

18/1

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

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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11th

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Admirable mare rarely runs a bad race and very much at her best on this surface with four wins; tends to come up short at this level though and that is the likely outcome once again.

25/1

10th

8

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole turf success in 2021; best run for some time when second in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap last month (not clear run); again did not get the best of runs at Roscommon when fourth in a 1m2f claimer; held by Sweet Baby Zou and Areana on Down Royal running.

14/1

7th

3

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Darkdeserthighway

9st 13lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner but sole turf success came back in 2021; best run for some time when just failing to get up in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap last month (not clear run); again didn't get the clearest of runs at Roscommon 12 days later when fourth in a 1m2f claimer won by Hexagonal; considerably better off with that rival here back in handicap company.

11/2

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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11th

4

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time winner on AW in Britain; well suited by this trip and comes here in fine form, with red-hot apprentice now on board.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe in May; strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month prefaced a recent 1m2f win in an apprentice contest at Down Royal, when he had the returning Areana back in third; same rider can claim 7lb this time.

3/1

1st

11

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe (beating Hexagonal over 9.5f, good) in May and much the best effort since on latest when strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month; trip could stretch him, but contender if seeing it out.

7/1

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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5th

5

(12)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Im Spartacus

10st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races (six on AW) all over 6f; yard won this last year but this trip is a big worry, as is his recent form; others preferred.

16/1

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

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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6th

7

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Land Of The Giants

10st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; won at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in May; some consistent efforts since and found his way back to the winner's enclosure at Navan (1m, good) eight days ago; respected on these terms but trip may be too short (first try at 6f).

3/1

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

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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4th

12

(17)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Wegotogether

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner on dodgy ground here in August and ran well off this mark next time; tongue-tie.

12/1

10th

14

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Wegotogether

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Kept on late on her reappearance over 6f at Navan in May; deserved much credit for winning at Bellewstown last month after almost losing her footing in treacherous conditions; not beaten far in fourth at Cork off this mark 12 days ago; place chance.

6/1

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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10th

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Was returning from six months off at Laytown; 10 wins here, latest off 4lb higher mark, and can never be ruled out at this track.

11/1

7th

9

(10)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Inishmot Prince

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered 10th Dundalk win over this trip in January, his first since September 2024; solid efforts in defeat since, not beaten far into eighth when awkward leaving the stalls on latest; returns from 174 days off and can race from really attractive mark (18lb below AW rating) on his beach debut.

4/1

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

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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4th

5

(17)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Imperial Dream

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Last win was more than two years ago; lightly enough raced since then and showed when second at Galway two weeks ago that he is close to a winning mark again; should go well here off the same mark.

10/1

2nd

9

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Imperial Dream

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

A dual winner on good ground but has been below form in three runs this year and is unproven on ground this soft.

22/1

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

Non-runners

Carrigans Grove, Morning Approach, Ransom

+o+e Accumulators

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