January 23 / 15.55 Dundalk (AW)

15.55

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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £42.60
  • Place: £8.30

Form: 800-

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held in trio of 5f/6f turf maidens last year; half-brother to AW winner Bellevarde so worth a market check on AW/handicap debut.
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10th

8

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Subiaco

9st 6lb

J: Manoel Marques

T: Kieran P Cotter

Has early speed and won on AW over 5f on handicap debut; good run next time but last of all latest two starts.

28/1

8th

5

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Subiaco

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner on handicap debut in January, beating subsequent winner An Laochmor by 1.5l; backed that up off 7lb higher when beaten under 2l into fourth next time over same C&D; below form on turf last time out but ground an obvious excuse; chance.

15/2

15th

8

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:10 Naas

Subiaco

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kieran P Cotter

Left moderate maiden form behind when winning over this trip at Dundalk in January on AW/handicap debut, solid effort when fourth of 11 last month; first time on soft going, every chance if he handles it.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7679-4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well several times in defeat on turf for Jimmy Coogan; eyecatching stable debut here over 6f when finishing fourth from an awful draw, unable to sustain his effort in closing stages; 5f should suit; big player for yard in form.
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3rd

17

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Transferred his excellent AW form (4211) to turf when second over C&D six week ago; chance in this company is underlined by his victory over Jordan Breeze at Dundalk in April; shares a consistent recent profile with that rival and Alnofoor.

10/1

2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 70008- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won 5f nursery at Naas for Michael O'Callaghan last season; ordinary form for Gavin Cromwell and Aidan Melia; in front approaching the furlong pole over C&D on latest; held by Hero Of The Hour on that run.
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11

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Close third at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in January on final Irish start; his debut for this one was promising but well beaten since; now 1-18.

14/1

8th

2

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Of interest on his good third at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in January on final Irish start; fairly encouraging fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month; couldn't get into it at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and he's just 1-17, but is not written off.

13/2

7th

11

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

1-16, the win coming in a Naas nursery (5f, good) as a 2yo; may have needed his stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago and worth a market check off his much lower AW mark.

10/1

Form: 08070-

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Now 0-11 after beating just one rival home when behind some of today's rivals over C&D last month; safe to rule out.
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5th

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Gift

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Yet to win (0-18) but has finished runner-up in two of her last three starts, beaten approximately 2l by the in-form South Shore over C&D (12-1) in June; 3lb higher, in an added tongue-tie, but must enter the reckoning in suitable company.

11/4

2nd

5

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Gift

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; neck second in a classified event over C&D on her last AW start; winless after 17 races but is one to consider.

10/1

7th

10

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Shes A Gift

8st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: John C McConnell

Winless from 16 but her best effort came on the AW at Wolverhampton last time when beaten a neck (5f); overall record suggests she might struggle to back it up back on turf in a better quality event.

9/1

Form: 8608-

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran in decent maidens without showing much; given forceful ride when ultimately fading into eighth on handicap debut here (6f) in November; more needed but this is an easier grade.
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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

16/1

Form: 0/08-

Last run: 117 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo failed to land a blow in three 6f maidens at the Curragh; half-brother to three Group 1 winners so is worthy of a market check on AW/handicap debut down in trip.
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10th

9

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Bennu

9st 0lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Lightly raced 5yo is a half-brother to three Group 1 winners; failed to land a blow in three 6f maidens at the Curragh; dropped back to this trip and made AW debut for his first handicap last time when running well for a long way before fading into sixth (2.75l behind the winner Subiaco); may do better with that run under his belt and down 1lb although draw could be better.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Bennu

10st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Lightly raced 5yo failed to land a blow in three 6f maidens at the Curragh; half-brother to three Group 1 winners so is worthy of a market check on AW/handicap debut down in trip.

16/1

8th

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Bennu

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Has run in two C&D maidens 785 days apart; beaten just less than 6l last time and can improve from that so not dismissed.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54552- CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts here in five outings since October, the best of those on latest when beaten a neck over C&D; seven wins in all including four at this venue; could go well up 3lb although the draw isn't kind.
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1st

9

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Hero Of The Hour

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for his previous trainers; made a bright start for this stable when fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse last month; mid-division in two more recent outings.

14/1

10th

9

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second.

12/1

12th

11

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Hero Of The Hour

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement.

8/1

20/1

Form: 99007- C

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

Form: 07980-

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a lot in six runs to date at 6f-1m and is 8lb wrong; can't be considered at present.
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13th

14

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Doitforjill Ronnie

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donncha Duggan

Hasn't shown a lot in seven runs to date at 5f-1m and is 1lb wrong; can't be considered at present; new headgear combination.

50/1

10th

14

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Doitforjill Ronnie

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donncha Duggan

Hasn't shown a lot in six runs to date at 6f-1m and is 8lb wrong; can't be considered at present.

25/1

16/1

Form: 35020-

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-14 but couple of good efforts for this yard, including third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head here (6f) in November; finished last of 14 over that C&D on latest; bounce back needed down in trip; new headgear combination.
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6th

9

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Maiden with fair placed, notably third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head when a 50-1 chance over C&D in November; finished last of 14 over C&D on next start and made no impression over 5f last Friday; others look more reliable.

14/1

11th

1

(13)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Maiden is 0-14 but couple of good efforts for this yard, including third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head here (6f) in November; finished last of 14 over that C&D on latest; bounce back needed down in trip; new headgear combination.

16/1

11th

1

(14)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rift Valley

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sean Davis

0-9 for James Fanshawe; two good runs for current yard, closely matched with Lismacbryan on their Naas clash and ran well at Lingfield (5f) after getting behind early; turn looks near.

5/1

Form: 700/0- CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed an excellent spell of form here early in 2024, highlighted by C&D win; long way below his best since, and finished last of 14 over C&D after an absence last month.
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5th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phils Dream

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; well down the field after starting slowly on turf in July but won 5f classified here on latest British start in March, despite racing too freely, and is also suited by 6f; big player if all goes to plan.

8/1

11th

13

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

14/1

Form: 500-

Last run: 150 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three turf maidens over 5f last summer; cheekpieces go on for her AW/handicap debut; monitor the betting for stable having decent success at this course recently.
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15th

31

(29)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Lady Landhort

8st 7lb

T: Daniel McLoughlin

First reserve; AW winner is 0-6 on turf and has yet to trouble the judge; well beaten behind a few of these over 5f here on latest and 9lb wrong.

10th

12

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Lady Landhort

8st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Sole success came in 6f Dundalk handicap in March off 49; has changed yards since fair turf effort at Down Royal in late May; 3lb wrong here; last of 12 at Cork on Friday on first start for this stable.

14/1

12th

11

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

Lady Landhort

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Sole success came in 6f Dundalk handicap in March off 49; placed over 5f at the same venue in April; has changed stable since finishing fifth behind Cashel Blue at Down Royal in May; her new trainer also saddles top weight Kiss Don't Tell.

10/1

Form: 81526- D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won at Tipperary in August (5f, good); solid efforts off revised mark at Naas and over C&D when denied by a head (hung left); cut out much of the running when below best over C&D in October.
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5th

10

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ballysax Lil Mick

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Miss Katy Brown

Got off the mark at Tipperary a year ago over this trip; hasn't added to that, short of room when last seen at Naas in late June; handicapper giving him every chance (1lb wrong).

8/1

13th

10

(18)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Got off the mark at Tipperary last August over this trip; some solid efforts since including on comeback behind Happy Henry at Navan; can improve from that and is in the mix.

8/1

6th

22

(13)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Ballysax Lil Mick

8st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won off 2lb lower at Tipperary last season (5f, good); failed to beat a rival when last seen at Dundalk in January; record when fresh suggests he might need this run.

25/1

Form: 0944-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta €121.00
Straight Forecast €58.81
Tricast €498.18
Trifecta €624.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

An Laochmor

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hero Of The Hour

POSTDATA:

An Laochmor

The Irish Sun:

Hero Of The Hour