October 31 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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Happy Halloween Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Happy Halloween Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

1st
3 (2)
Glyndwr

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 358528 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden here last year; hard to predict this year in handicaps and didn't have one of his better days here three weeks ago; does have a nicer draw this time and he's capable of going well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Signed off last season with back-to-back 7f AW wins for Ger Lyons; yet to hit form in two runs for this stable and remains a maiden on turf (0-11) but acts on good ground so may improve on his below par effort on soft at Down Royal last time.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Glyndwr

10st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won three of four races at Dundalk, signing off his tenure with Ger Lyons with back-to-back victories over 1m there; ran no race on stable debut/seasonal return at Leopardstown (1m2f, good); much more required and may be better on AW.

33/1

11th

2

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won three of his four races at Dundalk; second over 1m at Bellewstown last August on his final turf run in 2025; respected with his mark unchanged after a claiming race win on AW last November.

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 110029 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two races within a week at Leopardstown in June and nearly went in again at Laytown last month; latest effort at Roscommon wasn't her best but has bouncebackability.
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8th

10

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner (three on turf) including twice here last season over 7f on good and soft ground; is now just 1lb above the latest of those victories and 1m fine but needs to leave this term's poor form behind.

28/1

8th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Finsceal Annie

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at Leopardstown over 7f on good and soft; remains 9lb above her last win and she ran poorly on her seasonal return last month; yard form a plus.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 909113

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained back-to-back wins in 7f handicaps at Leopardstown and then a close third over this far at Punchestown; edging up the weights but thriving right now and has form here.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

20

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Altimara

10st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best in two runs this season; second reserve.

9th

7

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; this trip looks too sharp.

12/1

12th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Altimara

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back wins at Leopardstown last August (both 7f, good); held off 4lb lower by Sun Soldier at Punchestown in September; lacks a run and record fresh suggests she might need this.

20/1

10/1

Form: 362228

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has been running well in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps; dropping back 1m is a worry when he can be slowly away.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions over middle-distances during his winless 25-race career; blinkers tried (has worn cheekpieces) and hard to fancy given this drastic drop in trip.

25/1

6th

7

(14)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Gotta Catchem All

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions during his winless 24-race career; he might drop lucky one day but he's not the percentage call.

14/1

Form: -04364 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

Form: 4-2413 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ayr winner in May and back from a break to be third of seven here two weeks ago; both those runs were at 7f but has won over this far.
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2nd

9

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Little Empire

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; remains 10lb above his last turf win but not beaten far off 2lb higher on latest at Musselburgh (7f, good); conditions to suit here and he could go well.

12/1

Form: 021744 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on a workable mark and was a bit free in front when fourth here recently; others perhaps safer.
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3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

6/1

Form: -45356 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Mildly progressive since joining this yard, beaten about 3l or less in four of his five handicaps; gelded during his three-month absence and one to be interested in.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Far From Dandy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

No win on turf since September 2024 but running well in defeat in good handicaps this season and rider's 3lb claim a plus; had Booyea behind when runner-up at Naas last time (1m, good); in the mix again.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; career-best form since November features two wins at Dundalk and a fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire; better again in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time when a runner-up off 1lb lower (1m, good to soft); big chance with ground to suit.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark.

12/1

33/1

Form: 950060 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
AW winner in Britain but only worthwhile run in Ireland was when going clear before finishing sixth over C&D two runs back; far from solid.
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Verdict Starting price

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

10th
8 (11)
Guys Girl

10/1

Form: 656

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed enough in her maidens to believe she could have a part to play off this sort of mark in handicaps; market instructive after a lengthy absence.
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11th

6

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Guys Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-6 on turf but has shown enough to suggest she can win a race; only beaten 4l when third at Ballinrobe latest (1m5f, yielding); eased 1lb and place claims again at the very least.

4/1

3rd

5

(13)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Guys Girl

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Mild promise in maidens last year at 1m/1m1f; however, never closer than fifth in seven outings and needs to find extra to feature here.

12/1

Non-runners

Ransom

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €47.30
Straight Forecast €56.22
Tricast €197.80
Trifecta €439.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Guy's Girl

SPOTLIGHT:

Far From Dandy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Little Empire

POSTDATA:

Altimara