October 29 / 15.01 Dundalk (AW)

15.01

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Halloween Mid-Term Racing At Dundalk Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Halloween Mid-Term Racing At Dundalk Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £40.90
  • Place: £9.00

Form: -17077 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not a lot to show for four runs since winning a 7f maiden here in February; never figured here last time when 25-1.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

20

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual AW winner has only had three starts on turf but didn't run badly over C&D last time; still needs a fair bit more dropped 2lb.

20/1

9th

18

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Both wins gained at Dundalk, where he has done most of his racing; turf experience limited to two runs last year, and neither was encouraging.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 530247

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auburn Avenue

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

16-race maiden; well beaten at Ffos Las on last month's stable debut but her peak Irish efforts bring her into the reckoning; the betting should guide.

12/1

8th

9

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Auburn Avenue

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Left Ireland for 15,000euros and a 15-race maiden, though very nearly put that right on the AW (1m) in October; has turf form as well; could be interesting on stable debut should market vibes be at all posititive.

6/1

2nd

9

(12)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Auburn Avenue

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip.

12/1

3rd
12 (7)
Rampage

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 348630 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in July; not the easiest to win with at the best of times but feasibly treated should the race pan out favourably; the ground was heavy when unplaced last week at the Curragh.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(16)

12th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this last year off a mark of 60, but has been out of form on turf this season and only mid-field when favourite over C&D in April on sole AW start in 2026.

28/1

13th

11

(16)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Third runner for local yard; four-time winner; last turf win in 2023 over 8.5f at Galway (soft); two AW wins since; hard to fancy on this year's form but has placed multiple times over C&D, including when runner-up at this festival last year from a stone higher; can't dismiss.

14/1

Form: 038692 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has only won at the Curragh but got himself well handicapped and he came from off the pace for second over 1m2f here 12 days ago; dropping back in distance should be no big deal.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

Form: 130734 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner and emerged from well off the pace to run respectably here the last twice over 7f; returning to 1m, the trip for both wins, is a good move; hold-up performer who will need the breaks but well worth considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(12)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off this mark in November; lost ground at the start in next two outings; modest sixth here in January and same story over C&D last time; needs things to fall right, but chance if on a going day.

9/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.

10/1

6th

10

(5)

16th Jan 2026

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got her third Flat win (first on AW) with a neck success over 7f here in November; lost ground at the start on both subsequent starts, including when fifth behind Venetian last week; could feature if no recurrence.

7/1

Form: 496

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in 7f-1m1f maidens but gelded ahead of handicap debut and needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

12th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f Dundalk maiden in February and best run since when runner-up in 1m claimer there last month; tailed off in two turf handicaps prior and is easy to oppose here.

16/1

2nd

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f maiden here in February but soundly beaten on AW and turf since.

50/1

4/1

Form: 210122 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.

4/1

7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

10th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Has notched up three wins between 7f-8f including over the longer trip here last month; just denied a week later back here; looks a player up 3lb if holding his form.

4/1

12/1

Form: 703450 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Never dismissed with comfort around here and there has been the odd good run this year on turf; nothing wrong with his mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Brains

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); shaped well in his opening two turf runs this year; second over 7f at Leopardstown (yielding to soft) and fourth over C&D (good); a bit below that level at Gowran on latest.

9/1

6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

Form: -20826

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Late Night Talking

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kieran P Cotter

No wins in 13 and it was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft); does seem more effective on the AW.

12/1

Form: 400300

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won on the AW in Britain as a juvenile; yet to win for current yard but was third of 21 at the Curragh three runs back (1m); better drawn than when never involved here last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Green Icon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Promising 2yo for Owen Burrows (RPR 83); 0-20 in Ireland for Denis Hogan, with 2026 offering no sign of a revival in his fortunes; starts out for a new yard off a lowly mark so worth a precautionary market check.

20/1

13th

4

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Green Icon

9st 12lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Both wins came over 7f for Owen Burrows early in his career; yet to find his form for this yard; gave a mildly encouraging display in finishing in midfield when a 66-1 chance at the Curragh last week.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-8716 CD

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

20/1

Form: 603168 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a Bellewstown maiden claimer earlier this month but well beaten in handicaps since then.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Just Jump

9st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Shaped well on his stable debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in February but hamstrung by slow starts on his next three starts; further blotted his copybook when refusing to race at Windsor in May; well backed back at Windsor (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and again not foot perfect leaving the stalls but he overcame some adversity (stumbled early and had to be switched in the straight) to win going away; little doubt he has the ability to defy his penalty but there are risks attached.

100/30

1st

7

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Just Jump

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

On a competitive mark on form as recent as February but he got loose and was withdrawn before the start here early last month, and refused to race here subsequently; comes with risks attached.

14/1

Form: 80608U

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Held by some of these in a handicap clash earlier this month and unseated early in a claimer five days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Brosna Green

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J G Murray

No success in 17 starts, most at Dundalk; first turf run since last August and of limited appeal.

25/1

11th

7

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Green

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Murray

No success in 16 starts, 12 of those at this venue; fair fourth in a 1m fillies' maiden here in January; hard to fancy on the balance of form.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Green

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Winless from 15 starts, 11 of those at this venue; ran well in a weak 1m fillies' maiden here last month when fourth; ran as expected when 100-1 in a claimer last time; others preferred.

25/1

14th
6 (11)
Chavajod

14/1

Form: 700380 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner and successful on turf earlier this year off only 3lb higher; has been hard to predict, though, regardless of headgear.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €326.70
Straight Forecast €243.83
Tricast €2942.26

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oiche Rua

POSTDATA:

Just Jump

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Auburn Avenue

The Irish Sun:

Oiche Rua