October 31 / 20.30 Dundalk (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

1st
2 (1)
Lady Lunette

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.70
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 620100

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.
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1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

11th

5

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Lady Lunette

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: R P Cody

Four wins including 1m2f Sligo fillies handicap in August; never sighted in Gowran Group 3 since and remains unproven over this far.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 083001 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has become a hard horse to predict but only 4lb higher than for recent 1m2f win here and would have a chance if seeing out this longer trip.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Oct 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Has very much come to form on his last two runs; winning a C&D handicap three weeks ago and proved the only danger to a good winner here last week; dropped 1lb for that effort and one of the ones to beat here.

3/1

1st

11

(10)

25th Sep 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual C&D winner was around 2l off Slieve Binnian on last visit here, but now 9lb lower, so marksman is givng him every chance if he can recapture best form; yard still a bit quiet.

10/1

7th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Quatre Bras

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner is 0-23 on turf but has been placed on five occasions; not beaten far on last turf start at Leopardstown in July (1m, good); kept on steadily for a 3.5l sixth of 14 over extended 1m1f at Dundalk last month; moderate run at Down Royal eight days later.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 12467 CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden over C&D in January and close up in 2m/1m4f handicaps back here not long after; below all that level in last two Flat runs and hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles since then.
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10th

2

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:10 Punchestown

Pavilion End

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Dundalk maiden winner early last year; ran poorly at that venue when well fancied on the strength of three consecutive placed efforts on turf; maiden hurdle form is not particularly compelling; however, the bar is set quite low for his first handicap.

11/2

9th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pavilion End

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Charles O’Brien

C&D maiden winner early last year and placed twice here; good chance now based on three consecutive placed efforts on turf; went close over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race); close on the heels of Diamond Exchange and Nakasero when third in 1m3f Naas handicap; again not beaten far over 1m5f at Leopardstown.

9/2

3rd

4

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of two fine runs on turf, had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race) and again made plenty of use of when third in 1m3f Naas handicap early this month; definite claims back up in trip.

15/2

Form: 3430-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Definite promise in a couple of maidens last year; well held the last twice in a maiden hurdle and 1m2f handicap at Leopardstown, though conditions were heavy for that latest run; bit to prove but yard is always respected; AW debut.
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1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Silent Guardian

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Anthony McCann

Scored on second handicap hurdle start over 2m3f at Clonmel in March (soft) off 99 when dropped in grade; moderate on the Flat at Roscommon 12 days ago; this is a tougher task than his win but can't be dismissed.

7/1

6th

5

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Silent Guardian

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Had some good efforts on the Flat for Emmet Mullins, showing early promise in 3yo maidens and just behind Pavilion End when fourth in 1m4f AW handicap in October; won 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel in March.

12/1

1st

1

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Silent Guardian

11st 13lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Anthony McCann

Flat maiden; mild promise in three maiden hurdles; moderate seventh on handicap debut at Fairyhouse.

16/1

20/1

Form: 4-2783

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Latest third in a 1m6f maiden at Navan was remote and he's not got close to repeating his close second in a 1m5f maiden at Down Royal in June, including in two handicaps; cheekpieces tried.
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1st

3

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Boxing Great

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Karl Thornton

Got up to lead on the line at Leopardstown (1m7f, good) last month and he followed up by a neck at Down Royal (2m2f, good) last Friday; this bang-in-form 6yo may well complete the hat-trick.

2/1

1st

2

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Boxing Great

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Karl Thornton

2m AW winner; gained a first turf success in a desperately tight finish over 1m7f at Leopardstown last month; has retained his mark; should be competitive again.

6/1

Form: -14123 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had a good year under both codes and should have won the 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch two runs back; could be vulnerable to something with a superior kick back over 1m4f but certainly respected.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

Form: 034023 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner who is 0-16 on the AW but again ran well here when close up behind Quatre Bras two weeks ago; each-way claims.
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12th

5

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner who is running well and he wasn't favoured by his track position when just behind War Rooms on Leopardstown's big card last week; considered.

14/1

12th

21

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner; has never won on AW (despite 18 attempts) so it seems encouraging that he managed a second placing on his latest visit to Dundalk four weeks ago; that was prefaced by a second at Gowran earlier that week.

25/1

3rd

14

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Star Harbour

12st 0lb

J: Tadhg McGuinness

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close.

4/1

33/1

Form: 690000 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has only ever won on the AW but was well beaten over C&D on his last visit in September and struggles have continued on turf.
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2nd

3

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Autocrat

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Sweeney

Gained a first turf win at Bellewstown on penultimate; well held off revised mark at Roscommon latest but has won six times here (including two C&D claimers) so could be dangerous back at this venue.

7/1

1st

13

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six wins on AW; yet to strike on turf, but better effort when third over 1m3f at Down Royal on Monday; soft ground not his thing, though; blinkers swapped for visor.

10/1

3rd

12

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner who is now 0-22 on the grass; has got very little going during the summer.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-3119 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Bought for 100,000gns after progressing well in 1m4f handicaps in Britain and wasn't at all disgraced when ninth of 30 in the Irish Cesarewitch (2m1f) a month ago; has won on the AW and, still only a 4yo, should have better days ahead of him.
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1st

4

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Small Fry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f); going back down to 1m6f didn't look a problem at Glorious Goodwood (again good to firm) 18 days ago but he suffered a nightmare passage before running on into second of 13 (Valedictory fifth); a 4lb rise adds salt to the wounds but he could still have a big chance.

5/2

2nd

13

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Small Fry

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom last July when trained by the Moores; returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm; 12-1) last month, turning for home towards rear but running on into sixth of 20; back down in trip but one to note.

6/1

6th

12

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Small Fry

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom preceded his 100,000gns purchase last July; two Flat runs (including 2m Irish Cesarewitch) last autumn didn't work out but there was encouragement to be drawn from his two hurdle races last month (second on latest) and he scored over an extended 1m6f in 2024; not entirely dismissed, from stable which runs seven.

18/1

10th
5 (3)
Oriole

25/1

Form: 939278 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.
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6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Oriole

11st 7lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November.

12/1

10th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oriole

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Mark Fahey

Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.

25/1

Form: 8-162 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a Listed race after winning her maiden over 1m4f and was beaten by a progressive rival in a small field at Bellewstown last time; unraced on the AW but this lightly raced filly might not be on too bad a mark.
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4th

5

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:48 Listowel

Sea Coral

10st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 1m4f maiden at Bellewstown last season; mixed form this term; saddle slipped on penultimate start; posed no threat in a 1m5f handicap at Leopardstown a month ago; no hurdling experience.

6/1

8th

2

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Sea Coral

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Hasn't added to Bellewstown maiden win of last summer although creditable handicap placings last month at Tramore and Ballinrobe; reportedly saddle slipped leaving stalls at Gowran on latest so that run forgiven; others look better handicapped.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Sea Coral

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Below par first two runs this term; positives can be taken from her last two races; not without a chance of reversing Tramore form with Daboya and Ballinrobe form with War Rooms; worth noting how much market support she attracts relative to stablemate Marazion.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €155.50
Straight Forecast €117.71
Tricast €3335.82
Trifecta €2822.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Star Harbour

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Boxing Great

The Irish Sun:

Billie Frechette

SPOTLIGHT:

Small Fry

POSTDATA:

Star Harbour