January 16 / 16.45 Dundalk (AW)

16.45

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  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 6 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Rated Race

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 61431- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
One of two for trainer; some decent runs in defeat when trained in Britain and off the mark immediately on Irish debut in a Roscommon maiden over 1m4f in August; built on a decent stable debut here in November when cosily winning a C&D handicap last time off 86; race conditions suit and is a leading contender.
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1st

4

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bryant

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Robson De Aguiar

One of two for trainer; some decent runs in defeat when trained in Britain and off the mark immediately on Irish debut in a Roscommon maiden over 1m4f in August; built on a decent stable debut here in November when cosily winning a C&D handicap last time off 86; race conditions suit and is a leading contender.

6/4

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 55y

17:22 Listowel

Bryant

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Some decent runs in defeat when trained in UK; got off the mark on debut for this yard when winning a 1m4f Roscommon maiden; the third that day has since won a maiden; handled soft on debut and is one to consider.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 23428- C

Last run: 124 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Winner of a heavy-ground 1m2f Leopardstown Group 3 in April 2024 and added to that when a winner at this venue in a conditions race over 18.5f in February last year; gelded since beaten 29l in the Irish St Leger when last seen; the jury is out on whether he is effective at this trip (weakened from 1f out in only other try); trainer has better candidate in Bryant.
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4th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Dallas Star

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won 1m2f Group 3 Ballysax Stakes in 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year, having faced some stiff tasks since, career-best when front-running second to ready winner Scandinavia in Navan Listed last month; not as good behind same rival since under similar tactics in Group 3 Saval Beg; bit to find on ratings and step up to 2m looks a big ask.

10/1

5th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Dallas Star

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won the 1m2f Group 3 Ballysax Stakes here in April 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year; no match for Leinster in a St Leger trial at the Curragh last August; twice placed in small-field AW events during the winter; stronger form in defeat behind Scandinavia at Navan; not certain to uphold form with Leinster.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Dallas Star

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won Leopardstown Group 3 in April 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year; no match for Leinster in a St Leger trial at the Curragh last August; twice placed in small-field AW events during the winter; well held in third behind Layfayette at the Curragh early this month; up against it.

25/1

Form: 47130- C

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Wonderful AW record (outside the top three just once, and two wins from nine starts); last win came over 10.5f here in August off 88; proved stamina when running on well for a 1l third in a 2m heritage handicap at Chester in September but well beaten in the Irish Cesarewitch when last seen; can never be ruled out back on this surface and has run well following a break before.
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9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Tribal Star

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and although he's 0-6 on turf, that includes a close third here (2m, good to soft) in September; each-way player.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Runner-up in this last year and also ran well over C&D when fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate last June; he's been running pretty well at Dundalk this year and could build on those efforts now back here.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 520/3- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner (1-9 on AW); returned from 535-day absence over 1m4f here last month with a creditable third of seven at 33-1; another decent effort over hurdles at Leopardstown when last seen, finishing fourth of 22 over 2m; thereabouts.
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10th

5

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tyson Fury

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Wins have been at up to 2m (AW), winning claimer at Dundalk in March too; runner-up in ordinary maiden hurdles the last twice; can't be ruled out back on the Flat.

14/1

2nd

11

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Added fourth Flat win in a Dundalk claimer in March; creditable efforts in three starts over hurdles; distant runner-up at Tramore last time (2m, soft); not totally discounted.

7/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four Flat wins, the latest in a Dundalk AW claimer last month; two previous runs over hurdles were at Leopardstown, encouraging fourth in 2m maiden but well out of depth in Grade 1 novice at the DRF; drops in grade here, has to enter calculations.

7/2

Form: 4/570-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner in Britain; made first run for this yard in a 1m4f claimer here last month when midfield despite being best treated by the race conditions in a first-time tongue-tie; cheekpieces went on for his latest run in 10.5f handicap here when again finishing in midfield; all headgear left off now but others preferred.
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9th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner is rated 70 in that sphere; beaten 21l on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently; can do better.

14/1

10th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two runners for yard; five Flat wins when trained in UK; regressive for this yard, though running well at times; could go well on hurdles debut if jumping holds up.

20/1

15/1

Form: 101/0-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner in Britain was sent hurdling for his new yard without pulling up any trees; made a poor return to the Flat at Galway in August; beaten 23l back over hurdles at Thurles in November; best watched.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.

8/1

17

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Qaasid

11st 11lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-10 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer here last month; down the field back in handicap company at Cork last week; reserve.

12th

4

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Qaasid

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-9 hurdling for this yard but best effort yet when runner-up in Clonmel claimer on latest, no match for the winner; hard to place trust in him back in a handicap.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.60
Straight Forecast €4.89
Trifecta €7.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bryant

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dallas Star

POSTDATA:

Bryant

The Irish Sun:

Tribal Star