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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6th

7

(11)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well backed when landing a third C&D win in January; 7f too far here last week, return to this trip to suit but more needed.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well-backed when landing a third win here (all at 6f) in January; nearly 3l off stablemate The Liffey in 6f claimer two starts back, most recent handicap run was okay; rare foray over 7f here and could be vulnerable.

15/2

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

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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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4

(14)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

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.

11/2

3rd

1

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual winner here over 1m last winter; was poor on last Flat start and over hurdles in the summer; needs a return to his best after a break but back to the AW a positive.

20/1

11th

3

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:50 Sligo

Tribal Moon

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual AW winner last winter; held his form well after climbing in the ratings; tries hurdles for the first time following a no show at Ballinrobe latest; the first jumps runner for this trainer.

14/1

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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3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was on October's recent return to the surface over 7f, coming from off the pace; was closing in on Ocean Manifest when fifth here four weeks ago (a neck in front of Mulgrave); player up in trip.

11/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: M D O’Callaghan

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.

10/1

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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15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

1st

10

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

8st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins came on the AW when trained in Britain; standout run for this yard came on opening day of season when runner-up in 26-runner Curragh handicap (heavy), most recently didn't seem to get home over this trip at Gowran last month (soft); stamina concerns remain.

12/1

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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4th

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner remains a maiden on turf (0-22); has placed over C&D (good) off 3lb higher and shaped better than the bare result at the Curragh latest so not dismissed from an each-way perspective.

14/1

14th

18

(17)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time winner over this trip on AW; still seeking turf breakthrough after 21 attempts; potentially well handicapped based on his victory at Dundalk in March, achieved at the main expense of today's rivals Reposado and Masked Angel; 11lb better off with Reposado.

8/1

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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7th

8

(6)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Land Of The Giants

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; in good form on turf recently, with a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) off 63 at the start of the month; fairly treated back on home soil but below his best in two starts since, including Dundalk claimer on Tuesday.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Land Of The Giants

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Plenty of placed form here over various trips; had been in good form on turf, including breakthrough win over 1m1f at Musselburgh, before poor run last time when only 5-1 for Leopardstown handicap.

5/1

11th

9

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Land Of The Giants

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Breakthrough win over 1m1f at Ayr ten days ago on his 18th start; more needed to win back on home territory, since he is now 6lb higher than when beaten a neck by Bucaneer's Spirit at Cork last month.

7/1

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

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

8th

14

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Skillman Ave

8st 9lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came over this trip at Tipperary last July off 68 for Gavin Cromwell and a fine second over 6f here next time; however, has been regressive since and has to get back to form.

28/1

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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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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9th

8

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Arctic Steps

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has a solid five-race record at this track and returns after winning for a second time on turf at Naas (5f), beating 15 rivals in the process under Patrick McGettigan; has a 6lb rise to deal with, but she's not exposed just yet.

7/1

1st

3

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Arctic Steps

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time 5f winner last year on good ground at Down Royal and Dundalk; runner up twice at Dundalk since joining this stable; modest fifth at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld); remains 7lb above last turf win.

15/2

5th

3

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Arctic Steps

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW winner over this trip in November and fine efforts in defeat back there last twice, including when just behind Sporting Hero; has won on turf so has a shout.

6/1

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

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Imperial Dream

10st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

C&D winner on quick ground in August 2024; only flashes of his best form last year; best run was over 7f at Dundalk; poor run there on final outing before a break.

14/1

16

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Dream

10st 1lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

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

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