15.55
StandardChristmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 1m 0f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 914242 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 6 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Seven-time AW winner (7f-1m4f) when trained in Ireland, latterly in a Dundalk claimer in March; has failed to make the frame in 13 starts on grass, though, hence his much lower turf mark; lots to prove for his new yard. |
8/1 |
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1st 8 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey. |
9/1 |
Form: 7435
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 94y |
9st 2lb |
One of three for yard; took a big climb in the ratings for a Gowran win; hung badly left when in rear in a handicap at Galway; well beaten in a claimer at Gowran recently. |
10/1 |
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7th 6 (13) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
One of three for yard; shed the maiden tag in a 9.5f handicap here (good) off 59 on his penultimate start; soundly beaten off revised mark at Galway, though trip/ground not ideal there; drawn wide and trip may be on sharp side. |
8/1 |
Form: 593204
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (11) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 8lb |
20-race maiden; in the frame in five of his six course outings including over 1m4f last month; poor run at the Curragh since but respected back here for a yard that get winners in claimers. |
5/1 |
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2 (15) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
12st 2lb |
Is frustratingly still a maiden after 19 starts but has run well plenty of times including second over 1m4f at Dundalk last time; this trip suits better; disappointing previous time with cheekpieces; best on good ground. |
8/1 |
Form: 042450 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday. |
12/1 |
Form: 570317 C BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance. |
11/2 |
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10th 1 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable. |
16/1 |
Form: -87160 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (3) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 2lb |
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 |
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11th 2 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
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 |
Form: 563042 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (9) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y |
9st 10lb |
Came with a late run to record an eleventh career win at the Curragh recently over this trip; 3lb rise okay so expected to be thereabouts. |
6/1 |
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1st 6 (12) |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago. |
6/1 |
Form: 130907 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 (6) |
18th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 48y |
10st 0lb |
Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; eased 4lb for midfield finish at Galway last time and worth checking in the market. |
18/1 |
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9th 10 (18) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 8lb |
Both turf wins came over 1m but proved stamina for 1m4f when scoring at Dundalk in February; nice prep run for this at Navan over 1m2f and the step back up to this trip is a plus but he's got a tricky draw to overcome. |
16/1 |
Form: 026935 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 8lb |
Losing run goes back more than two years; unproven at this distance and failed to beat a rival over 1m at Bellewstotwn earlier this month. |
20/1 |
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11 (10) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 195y |
8st 12lb |
Winless since rattling off a treble in 2023; however, her two recent runs over 1m suggest she is close to striking again, with a close second at Leopardstown and 1.5l sixth at Galway last time; probably doesn't want it too soft; new headgear on. |
7/1 |
Form: 23858
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 (4) |
8th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 40y |
8st 9lb |
Lightly raced maiden shaped as though a return to this trip would suit when staying on fifth on handicap debut at Galway last month; potential improver. |
7/1 |
Form: 003800 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 12 (17) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year. |
25/1 |
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19th 5 (23) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign. |
25/1 |
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12th 8 (2) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred. |
25/1 |
Form: 900001 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
10st 2lb |
Fine record on AW (4-10), sole turf win coming over 1m2f at Fairyhouse in May; way below best of late and claimed out of Paul Flynn's yard for 7,000euros at Roscommon last month; drops in grade. |
10/1 |
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8th 10 (11) |
18th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 94y |
9st 0lb |
Fine record on AW (4-10), 1-18 on turf, unconvincing form since Fairyhouse win in May; would receive 9lb from stablemate Forlio in a handicap. |
12/1 |
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14th 6 (23) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Solid strike rate on AW (4-10) but just 1-17 on turf; that win came at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in May off 5lb lower; has struggled off revised mark in three runs since and handicapper slow to relent. |
28/1 |
Form: 486303 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 15 (17) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred. |
14/1 |
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5th 11 (14) |
25th Aug 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 195y |
9st 0lb |
Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here. |
12/1 |
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8th 8 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price. |
16/1 |
Form: 050000 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y |
8st 9lb |
Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts. |
10/1 |
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8th 17 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb
|
Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve. |
Betting Forcast
11/2 Benavente, 14/1 Hexagonal, 10/1 Ozark Daze, 12/1 Stormie Outlook, 12/1 Velvet Skies, 12/1 Hurricane Helen, 8/1 Comfort Line, 14/1 Daonethatgotaway, 10/1 Everylittlestep, 20/1 Spanish Princess, 16/1 Chavajod, 7/2 Moyassr, 15/2 Rampage, 12/1 Notforalongtime
Non-runners
Miss Abby Jools, Our Dagger, Ferrybank
Verdict
Having landed a touch over C&D at the end of last month MOYASSR is on a hat-trick at this venue, having scored on his previous start here a year ago. The selection won a shade snugly last time and can defy a 6lb rise from a good draw. Benavente is an obvious danger, even with a wide draw, while Rampage and Comfort Line are solid place options. [Alan Hewison]