January 16 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 05621- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had to wait more than four years for a second career success, building on recent promise when gaining a deserved C&D victory four weeks ago, well on top at the line; remains well treated.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 67330-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in turf handicaps last year but well below that level in two tries on the AW to date; still lightly raced but percentage call is to oppose.
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2nd

10

(12)

16th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mischief Man

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden ran well in turf handicaps last year but well below that level in two tries on the AW to date; still lightly raced but percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

12

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Mischief Man

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Mild promise in maidens; best handicap run was a staying on third (second won at Roscommon on Monday) over 1m4f at Cork last time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination; blinkers replace cheekpieces now; one to consider.

9/2

33/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 0060-

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; big price when down the field over 1m on handicap debut last month; visored for first crack at 1m4f.
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15

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Without Love

9st 5lb

T: Cian Hughes

First reserve; AW winner is 0-6 on turf but runner-up this term at Bellewstown and Limerick; beaten favourite both starts since, latest when hung left in straight at Navan last week; not one to rule out if getting a run.

8th

17

(19)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Without Love

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Cian Hughes

AW winner; 0-5 on turf but filled the runner up spot on first two runs this term over around 1m4f at Bellewstown and Limerick; beaten favourite when behind a few of these at Sligo latest (13.5f, yielding); return to quicker ground a plus; considered.

14/1

Form: /8640-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best run was when 5l sixth of 19 in 1m2f Navan handicap (good) last April; has looked a non-stayer in two tries over this trip subsequently.
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4th

2

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Baila Conmigo

11st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time AW winner rated 68 on the Flat; best turf runs came on easy ground on the level so was an encouraging first run over timber over C&D 13 days ago; could go closer with that under his belt, especially if there's rain.

13/2

4th

1

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:56 Kilbeggan

Baila Conmigo

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Recorded a third AW win in July; didn't run badly at Galway over 1m4f (yielding to soft) and his lesser effort there next time is likely explained by the fact it came a day later; hood on for hurdling debut and not ruled out.

14/1

6th

4

(19)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Baila Conmigo

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Recorded his third AW win recently; placed only once from eight starts on turf; declared to run in the 5.40 on Thursday.

10/1

Form: 00300- C

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner is 1-11 on AW, that win here over 7f in 2022; modest form on Flat and over hurdles since joining this yard; more needed.
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4th

2

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Patrick Street

9st 12lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider who won a 0-50 classified event over the weekend; this looks a bit more competitive under a 4lb penalty but the longer trip will suit, with him taking a while to get on top over 1m2f at Ayr; goes on the shortlist.

5/1

1st

6

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Patrick Street

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider; ran far better than finishing position suggests (pecked badly at second-last) over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f) a fortnight ago; cosy Flat winner at Limerick (1m4f, yielding) in April and needs respecting at this basement level.

9/2

5th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Andrew Kinirons

Three-time Flat winner is yet to score from six runs over hurdles; third at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in May was his best placing; okay efforts over fences and on the Flat since then; chance.

10/1

Form: 90656-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
AW winner in Britain at up to 2m; most recent victory was in 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap in June 2024; just fair efforts of late, including on latest when 5.5l behind Jawhary; more needed.
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16th

8

(14)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Desert Friend

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Dual-purpose veteran and a multiple winner in both codes; won off 3lb lower at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft); well beaten over hurdles at Galway on latest but is 9lb lower than when a 2.5l third over C&D last summer so not written off.

25/1

20th

15

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Desert Friend

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J F Murphy

Admirable veteran gained a fourth turf win on the Flat at Sligo in May; has come up short off revised mark since; first run over hurdles since unseating at Cork in March last year for Sneezy Foster; others more likely.

20/1

Form: 07900-

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Yet to threaten in five starts, albeit modest progress when beaten around 8l here over 10.5f in September; visor applied stepping up further in trip; plenty to prove at present.
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7th

13

(15)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Lightly raced 4yo has yet to trouble the judge, okay C&D effort two starts back, didn't seem to stay 1m4f latest; cheekpieces now tried and back in trip.

12/1

10th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Slight improvement stepped up to 1m4f in first-time visor (retained) here on latest; weakened late so the drop back to this trip looks a plus but more needed.

20/1

7th

12

(2)

16th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cowzer Soze

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to threaten in five starts, albeit modest progress when beaten around 8l here over 10.5f in September; visor applied stepping up further in trip; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 00946-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up over C&D off higher marks in 2024; kept on well to line when just behind Syosset over C&D in November; good run over an inadequate trip (1m) last month when beaten around 3l; serious contender back up to optimum distance.
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15th

11

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Vivacious Lady

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Fair form on AW in 2024, not at best at Dundalk last winter; weak turf credentials; lacks a recent outing.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Twice runner-up over C&D off higher marks in 2024; kept on well to line when just behind Syosset over C&D in November; good run over an inadequate trip (1m) last month when beaten around 3l; serious contender back up to optimum distance.

7/1

15

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

First reserve; 0-10 and shown nothing in two runs for her new yard.

Form: 00927- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins came here over shorter but won over 1m5f at Down Royal in July and back to form in first-time visor when second over C&D last month; failed to build on that two weeks later behind Jawhary.
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12th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Doctor Grace

9st 13lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include over 1m5f here last summer and over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; well below best of late, so needs to bounce back.

16/1

11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

11th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched third turf win at Roscommon (1m4f, gd) two starts ago, beating Makaiah by 2.25l; stumbled and unseated early lto at Fairyhouse; needs more from career-high mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 050/0- CD

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

Form: 64099- CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best form has been over C&D, including a win off 67 last March; not at best in recent starts but drops in grade here and is 7lb below last winning mark; not discounted.
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11th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best form has been over C&D, including a win off 67 last March; not at best in recent starts but drops in grade here and is 7lb below last winning mark; not discounted.

16/1

10

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D win in March was first success since 2022; fair fourth here on latest; closely matched with Voice Of Reason; cheekpieces now.

8/1

10

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D win in March was first success since 2022; fair fourth here on latest; closely matched with Voice Of Reason; cheekpieces now.

8/1

Form: 8682-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 22 starts, but ran well here last month over 10.5f on just her third AW start when chasing home a rank outsider; below that level when outpaced over 1m last week; step up in trip can help.
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12th

5

(15)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Boyne Valley

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Just one win from 22 starts, but ran well here last month over 10.5f on just her third AW start when chasing home a rank outsider; below that level when outpaced over 1m last week; step up in trip can help.

9/1

Form: 06475-

Last run: 94 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Good effort when fourth of 15 at Tipperary on handicap debut in August (1m1f, yielding); didn't enjoy soft next time at Clonmel; fair fifth of 14 here (1m) in October; stable has good record at the track; cheekpieces.
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13th

14

(13)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Le Fleur Princess

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Good effort when fourth of 15 at Tipperary on handicap debut in August (1m1f, yielding); didn't enjoy soft next time at Clonmel; fair fifth of 14 here (1m) in October; stable has good record at the track; cheekpieces.

6/1

5th

12

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Le Fleur Princess

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Might have found Clonmel too soft last time and has a chance on her previous Tipperary fourth if handling AW.

10/1

Non-runners

Syosset, Man Is King, Not Even Maybe, Church Mountain

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.60
Straight Forecast €29.57
Tricast €576.16
Trifecta €923.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vivacious Lady

The Irish Sun:

Syosset

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Boyne Valley

POSTDATA:

Vivacious Lady