October 29 / 14.00 Dundalk (AW)

14.00

Standard

Dundalk Stadium Optional Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Optional Claiming Race

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 050557 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three wins at 1m, two of them here; however, has regressed and these terms are tough.
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14th

5

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Four wins here, three of them over this trip, and may step up on recent turf efforts which were probably with a view to getting him fit for AW action.

20/1

13th

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Record of 1-13 on turf (4-18 on AW); looked in need of the run on stable debut at Listowel 18 days ago; others preferred.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

40/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: -00550

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden with a basement handicap mark and he's hard to entertain here.
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10th

13

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day.

6/1

6th

7

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 058904

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has regressed this year and was comfortably held in a turf claimer four weeks ago; others preferred.
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6th

11

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Georg Zhukov

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

AW winner in Ireland back in January, his sole win in 27 starts; however, two solid runs over 1m/1m2f (soft) since joining this yard and he should be fine under these conditions.

8/1

2nd

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Ffos Las

Georg Zhukov

11st 3lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

AW winner in Ireland back in January, his sole win in 26 appearances; fourth on yard debut here only on Monday and, while he has a bit to find with Wellwhatshappenin, he could give a good account.

3/1

4th

6

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ffos Las

Georg Zhukov

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Ended 25-race Irish career with two respectable 9.5f runs at Gowran this summer (good/good to firm) but his only win was gained on Polytrack and conditions may not be in his favour on this stable debut.

10/1

25/1

Form: 5409-9

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit in maidens and the ground was slow for her 13l and 11l defeats in handicaps; could have a part to play on this different surface now into a claimer.
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8th

1

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Shes Ideal

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Won twice in Ireland, both wins gained this summer over a bit further; however, only seventh of nine on yard debut here (1m2f) and not overly appealing on the back of that.

20/1

4th

8

(12)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Shes Ideal

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third runner for yard; won a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe (9.5f, good to yielding) in July before following up on debut for this yard in Gowran handicap (9.5f, good to firm); two fair efforts since but she might get tapped for toe over this trip.

6/1

8th

8

(14)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Shes Ideal

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe; won a 0-60 handicap here on debut for Ado McGuinness; longer trip may have stretched her stamina at Roscommon two weeks ago.

9/2

Form: 488880

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only win in 34 appearances came at Laytown last September; had plenty of racing in the meantime and recent form is discouraging.
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9th

6

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Roman Harry

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a maiden here in 2024 but well beaten in a handicap here last year; 10lb lower now, however, and huge swing in weights may enable him to turn the tables on Reponse Finale who was 0.75l ahead of him at Dundalk 26 days ago; player.

9/2

2nd

3

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a 7f claimer here in December; ran well in C&D handicap on last visit to this venue in April and 1lb lower now; modest turf runs last twice and drawn wide on return to the AW.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Roman Harry

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Laytown winner in 2024 and won a 7f claimer at Dundalk last December; some fair runs in 7f/1m Dundalk handicaps in the spring; 0-28 record on turf is a significant negative.

14/1

Form: 186108 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.
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6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Ze Do Asfalto

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Long-priced Fairyhouse winner last month over this trip; subsequent Dundalk run may have come too soon, only four days later; probably a bit better suited by 7f.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: /13-04 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seen little action since winning a Naas 1m handicap in April 2024 and well beaten in 1m/1m4f handicaps after a long absence.
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9th

2

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:57 Listowel

Calamint

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, reportedly hung left when below best at Navan on latest; previously didn't land a blow on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan.

25/1

11th

13

(18)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Calamint

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, second over C&D in April and third in 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; unplaced on hurdling debut last month.

12/1

5th

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:18 Kilbeggan

Calamint

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps of late, including when third in a 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; hurdling debut here.

20/1

40/1

Form: 090505 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.
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8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

10/1

Form: 301800 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

4/1

Form: 7-3436 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.
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8th

4

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Secret Rock

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Cian Collins

Only beaten a length off this mark at Down Royal a year ago, when trained by Tony Martin; disappointing when favourite for a division of this three days later; hurdles winner on yard debut in May; goes on soft.

8/1

8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won over 2m here on stable debut in May off 98 (good to yielding); didn't back it up at Killarney next time, but a bit more promise when ninth at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

20/1

9th

2

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.

10/1

7/4

Form: 056-60 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
The winner of two handicaps and has the highest mark of these; well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wexford on Sunday but was second last month on debut in that sphere so he's in fair nick; respected.
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4th

5

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Sea Eagle

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

0-4 over hurdles but has shown considerable ability in this code, finishing second in a maiden at Wexford (2m1f, good) in August; runner-up on the Flat since and he's fine on good ground; sets a good standard for the promising hurdling newcomers to aim at.

6/1

2nd

1

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Sea Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second in a maiden hurdle last month; a Flat winner off this mark and the recent rain won't harm his chances.

14/1

10/1

Form: -58045

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a 7f maiden here last winter and again when close up in a 1m3f turf handicap two runs back; one to consider in new headgear.
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3rd

12

(15)

27th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Timandi

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: James M Barrett

Some good form in claimers over the summer, winning over 1m4f at Tramore and second at Killarney (1m); good bit to find with Dark Summit however on latest Sligo run.

14/1

7th

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Timandi

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

In good form lately in races in this category; won with plenty to spare over 1m4f at Tramore and then second to a well-fancied rival over 1m at Killarney; this trip should be fine.

9/2

2nd

8

(14)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Timandi

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Got off the mark when easily winning a Tramore claimer over 1m4f last time; has run well at this track before but likely to find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

Form: 07080

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced but looks moderate and has a lot on her plate at these weights.
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13th

5

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Western Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

Lightly raced but looks moderate and has a lot on her plate at these weights.

14/1

13th

5

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Western Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

Lightly raced but looks moderate and has a lot on her plate at these weights.

14/1

12th

12

(19)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Western Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Chris Timmons

Three moderate maiden runs over different trips; mid-field on handicap debut at Bellewstown; plenty of improvement needed.

20/1

14th
8 (13)
Munroh

33/1

Form: 098-00 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now.
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14th

8

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Munroh

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now.

33/1

14th

8

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Munroh

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now.

33/1

10th

2

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Munroh

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

French winner who has yet to show much in seven Irish starts; not easily warmed to at the minute.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €214.70
Straight Forecast €190.03

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Eagle

The Irish Sun:

Ze Do Asfalto

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sea Eagle

POSTDATA:

Sea Eagle