November 12 / 15.10 Dundalk (AW)

15.10

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  • 0m 6f 0y
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Form: 32394

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in four maidens, the latest when fourth over 6f at Navan five weeks ago; capable of better than she showed in a 7f Curragh nursery in September.
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11th

11

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Elly Bay

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; standout run this term when second in 7f Fairyhouse handicap (not clear run), possibly too keen in first-time cheekpieces at same venue last week and headgear now discarded and dropped in trip.

10/1

9th

15

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; C&D second in May her best handicap effort so far; first time with cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

9

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; just okay efforts in both handicaps this term, latest when didn't seem to quite get home at Roscommon (6l off Fortuity).

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 439

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in fourth behind the smart Lady Iman over 5f at this venue on debut (second and third won subsequently); ran a fine behind the subsequent Coventry Stakes fourth and AW Listed winner Andab at the Curragh in May; in front of Breeders' Cup heroine Balantina then; probably did not stay 7f at Leopardstown, potentially thrown in
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No Results Found

Form: 055614 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Experienced colt; took advantage of a reduced mark when an easy winner for this rider (then claiming 10lb) at Navan; has a bit to find with Glen And Tonic on running here 19 days ago, but has done better in the draw than that rival.
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9th

9

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

The Love Machine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Nursery winner over 6f for Michael Mulvany, but has shown little for current yard; bit better when fifth of seven over 5f at Down Royal.

20/1

5th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

The Love Machine

8st 11lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Won a 6f Navan nursery last year for Mick Mulvany; has been well below that level for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy despite dropping plenty in the weights.

25/1

12th

6

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

The Love Machine

9st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Record of 1-16; well beaten in five starts for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.

33/1

Form: 5863

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped promisingly when third to Rosie Frith here last month on nursery debut; in front of The Love Machine then, but a high draw is a concern now; trainer and rider shared a treble here last Friday.
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3rd

5

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

13:35 Sligo

Glen And Tonic

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Busy 2yo campaign, placed a couple of times on Dundalk AW; at least as good form on last month's seasonal return at the Curragh when beaten under 5l on soft; more needed to play a major role here.

13/2

7th

16

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Glen And Tonic

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Improved on modest turf maiden form when third over 5f at Dundalk on AW/nursery debut last August; backed that up over 6f at the same venue on her next start; unplaced favourite in a Dundalk maiden; official rating of 71 should not be good enough to win a maiden at this venue, but this race looks weak

13/2

Form: 6876

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some ability in maidens before encouraging sixth here over 6f on nursery debut, short of room at a crucial stage of the race; competes from unchanged mark in a rematch with runner-up One Cool Bear.
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No Results Found

Form: 3280

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over 5f on turf in July; second to Rosie Frith at Cork is relevant here since the winner had Glen And Tonic and The Love Machine when winning a nursery here last month; set an ambitious task on AW debut in September; could feature now
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10th

6

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Plushy

9st 7lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Liam Casey

Has placed form but she's 0-12 and left Gavin Cromwell under a cloud; probably best watched for now.

25/1

19th

21

(17)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Plushy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (good to firm); also placed twice at Dundalk in January; concerning that she was well below her best at Down Royal nine days ago.

14/1

9th

4

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Plushy

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record is 0-10 but has run well in defeat; placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (good to firm); excuses for Naas flop on latest as fly leapt the stalls; contender eased in grade.

9/1

Form: 086

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three ordinary maiden runs; has Colin Keane and cheekpieces now for handicap debut; may improve; worth a market check.
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No Results Found

Form: 0090

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never a threat in a C&D event in which One Cool Bear finished second; not a likely contender.
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10th

9

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Friendly Invoice

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Dundalk nursery in November and career-best there in February when fourth in conditions event over this trip; week later outstayed when odds-on in 3-runner rated race over 6f at same track; returns from 7 months' absence for rare run on turf and likely best watched.

25/1

2nd

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Friendly Invoice

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Landed C&D nursery in November when coming from off the pace; fair effort in 7f contest last time when not well treated by the race conditions (raced freely); every chance on these terms.

8/11

4th

4

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Friendly Invoice

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Landed a 6f handicap here off 65 when last seen in November; should stay 7f on that evidence but this is tougher and she is not well treated by race conditions.

8/1

Form: 600026

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unplaced over 7f here last week; by far his best effort when second over C&D last month; in front of Spicetown then, after both of them had experienced some trouble in running.
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14th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden has been poor over 7f last twice, including here last time; has to get back to his better 6f runs at Dundalk and Naas.

16/1

13th

7

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden with plenty of experience, notably twice runner-up in AW handicaps; plenty to find with Fortuity on recent Roscommon run though.

12/1

7th

9

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

One Cool Bear

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Knocking on the door in three runs this year; runner up and fourth at Dundalk and then fourth in first time visor (retained) on return to turf at Naas (6f, good); stamina to prove upped in trip.

4/1

Form: 860

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has run in decent maidens without showing much; may find his level in handicaps but hard to be confident.
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5th

9

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Sceitimini

9st 8lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Rodger Sweeney

Some promise in 2yo maiden here last year but well held both turf runs this term, latest over 5f here 16 days ago; marked step up in trip now with cheekpieces tried.

20/1

11th

8

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

Sceitimini

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best of three handicaps run over this trip at Dundalk in January, beaten only 2l in fifth despite not getting a clear run; in rear at Bellewstown six weeks ago; looked unwilling on the way to post and missed the break, last of 13; hard to be confident.

14/1

13th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Sceitimini

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Rodger Sweeney

Only 2l away in a 5f AW handicap when last seen in January, that despite a troubled run; should have more to offer and Colin Keane is an interesting booking.

6/1

Form: 0900

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Weak maiden form on a sound surface; always towards the rear when 66-1 shot in a heavy-ground nursery at Galway.
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8th

14

(14)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Lilo Pelekai

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Modest handicap form and when fifth in 9.5f claimer at Ballinrobe; doubt that 1m4f will be the answer; 2lb wrong.

33/1

5th

11

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Lilo Pelekai

8st 8lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Very ordinary form so far on turf and the AW; yard looks to have a better chance with Incredible Army.

20/1

10th

9

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Gowran Park

Lilo Pelekai

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack Foley

Weak form in maidens; finished in front of only one rival in nursery starts at Galway and Dundalk.

20/1

Form: 40089

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Only mild promise in two turf nurseries; eighth of 13 behind The Love Machine over this trip at Navan; similar display over 7f at Gowran.
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5th

9

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Saxon Grace

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Much improved of late and she readily completed a quick hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon six days ago; shoulders a 12lb penalty here but she's still not taken lightly in her current mood.

4/1

1st

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Saxon Grace

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Promising third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and confirmed herself an improved performer with a cosy win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last week; unextended when following up at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on Thursday; 7lb higher today but she should stay and looks to have strong claims of completing her hat-trick.

5/4

1st

3

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Penultimate start had presaged an imminent breakthrough, and a first try over the 1m trip her dam won at duly reaped reward at Redcar last week (good to firm; RPR 59); case clear if over that effort; 1lb well in.

5/4

Form: 67890

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Long odds and well beaten in four maiden outings; in rear over 5f here on handicap debut, held by Glen And Tonic and The Love Machine; tongue-tie now added to the cheekpieces worn then.
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No Results Found

Form: 9970

Last run: 90 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Weak form in maidens over 5f and 7f; first time trying this trip; hard to make a strong case for him on handicap debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 0805

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; respectable fifth over 5f at Down Royal in her first handicap; could get into the money in a race of this standard with a little more improvement; first reserve.
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4th

20

(15)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Another Niceday

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Scored off 4lb lower at Navan in July (5f, good); not a bad effort over 5f at Cork on latest but 1lb wrong and soundly beaten when previously tried over 6f; others appeal more.

14/1

4th

10

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

Another Niceday

8st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Built on a promising sixth of 21 at Naas to get off the mark at Navan (5f, good), beating today's rivals Amerilis and Cashel Blue, despite being out of the handicap; out of the money at Naas 11 days ago.

13/2

7th

8

(11)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Another Niceday

9st 5lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Built on positive sixth over C&D to get off the mark at Navan (5f, good) 23 days ago, value for more than the 0.5l margin as idled when hitting the front; 10lb rise harsh, however, and needs another step forward to defy new mark.

5/1

Form: 675

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Best of her three qualifying runs was over this trip at Navan on debut; faced a tough task over 5f here 12 days ago; second reserve.
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No Results Found

Form: 0000

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No improvement on turf form when last of 14 in a 7f maiden here last time; up against it; third reserve.
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21

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Dream Legend

8st 12lb

T: E D Delany

Third reserve; hasn't had a lot of racing and won easily at Bellewstown (1m, good; fine on soft) to earn this 13lb higher mark; definite chance if getting a run.

1st

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Dream Legend

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW contests last year; long-priced C&D winner (soft) in April on first attempt at the trip before solid third at Gowran (7f, soft) from 9lb higher; would probably want rain but holds every chance.

5/2

Betting Forcast

7/1 Elly Bay, 7/2 Innumerable, 6/1 The Love Machine, 13/2 Glen And Tonic, 8/1 Spicetown, 11/2 Plushy, 10/1 California Baby, 25/1 Friendly Invoice, 7/1 One Cool Bear, 16/1 Sceitimini, 33/1 Lilo Pelekai, 20/1 Saxon Grace, 25/1 Cliadh Dubh, 16/1 Mr Kobe, Another Niceday, Queenofthefairys, Dream Legend

Verdict

Several of these have run well in nurseries, but this could go to INNUMERABLE who looks well handicapped on a 6f Curragh run that ties in with Breeders’ Cup heroine Balantina and Andab, a course Listed winner who also finished fourth in the Coventry Stakes. Plushy is noteworthy based on a Cork second that brings in collateral course form involving Glen And Tonic (not ideally drawn) and The Love Machine. [Alan Sweetman]

Selections

The Irish Sun:

California Baby

POSTDATA:

One Cool Bear

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Elly Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Innumerable