January 28 / 15.32 Dundalk (AW)

15.32

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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 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

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £68.00
  • Place: £15.30

Form: 699-

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran twice in Britain without showing much; moderate C&D maiden run on Irish debut; may fare better now in a handicap for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Thaloria

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; not as effective on turf and was completely tailed off in 1m Curragh handicap (good) on Sunday; eased in grade but others preferred.

25/1

19th

11

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Thaloria

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; needs to step up on the form of her Leopardstown run last month; stable's Summer Island is probably more progressive,

16/1

6th

11

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Thaloria

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Stepped up markedly on maiden runs when scoring on handicap debut at Dundalk in January over 7f; tailed off the following month off 7lb higher; good second in a claimer last time when conceding weight to better-rated rivals; capable at her best.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 09084-

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Cheap purchase out of Ed Bethell's yard; nothing of note for this stable before respectable C&D fourth last month; high draw is a potential negative.
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15th

15

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Fourth runner for local yard; still a maiden after 18 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; market can separate stable's runners.

12/1

7th

15

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Still a maiden after 17 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; not without a chance with a capable 7lb claimer abaard.

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 23847- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Win at Down Royal in 2024 his sole success from 19 starts; ground was soft then; however, he handles this surface and has made the frame in two of his last four races over 1m at this venue
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Alex Belardo

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent sort gained a second handicap win at Down Royal (7f, soft) two weeks ago off 58; in form but most of best turf form is on softer ground so probably needs rain.

9/2

1st

2

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Alex Belardo

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came over C&D in 2024 but has been running consistently in defeat on AW; beaten just a neck at Wolverhampton 18 days ago off 2lb lower; may build on that back at scene of his win, but with his 1-25 strike-rate caution is advised.

13/2

2nd

8

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alex Belardo

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent round Dundalk in recent times, in various forms of headgear, but expensive to follow; trainer always to be respected with runners here but this is the furthest this one's been and he'll need to settle if his stamina is to hold.

10/1

Form: 5485-1 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Winner over 5f and 7f here in 2024; beat Mount Ruapehu quite snugly over 6f here recently on stable debut and can make his presence felt again off 5lb higher.
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7th

3

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winemaker

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ex-Irish; last three wins have been on Dundalk AW, most recently over 6f in January; has won over 5f, so should go well on stable debut.

3/1

3rd

8

(15)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Added his fifth win (third on AW) when winning cosily over 6f here in January off 5lb lower (has won off a mark of 72 before); hampered when attempting to follow up over this C&D next time, finishing a 2.5l fourth; not at his best back on turf at the Curragh last time (heavy); cheekpieces on now and claims if on song.

10/1

5/1

Form: 0401-2 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest record on turf (1-33); however, a different story here, two wins (here and at Newcastle) and second to Winemaker here last time, leading chance on that evidence; Shane Gray, who rode him at Newcastle, takes the mount.
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6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; not on a bad mark and his stable is going well but he does need to raise his game again.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Did well on AW for new stable in March/April, winning three times over 6f, and was very close second off today's mark when back on turf here (5f, good) in early May; needs to up his game after three lesser efforts but still enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 3233-7 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not at his best when seventh behind today's rival Winemaker over 6f here last time; previous 7f/1m form shows him in a better light and gives him a definite chance; previous third here matches him closely with Manhattan Dandy.
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7th

13

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Ballymagreehan

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won in fine style at Gowran (1m, gd-yld) in May but paid a price for that 4l success, going up 10lb; soundly beaten off revised rating back at Gowran (9.5f, yielding); eased 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus but needs a career best off this mark.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Bounced back to land second win when making all at this track over 1m 23 days ago, stretching 4l clear of Chipsrdown; big 10lb hike for that and now faces longer trip and softer ground.

11/2

1st

5

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Ballymagreehan

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Best form on AW at Dundalk, a winner and twice placed over this trip; appears well held by Staywitherjohnny on recent C&D running

14/1

Form: 38292- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Solid form in the latter part of 2025 turf campaign; respected after C&D second last month (Ballymagreehan third), a big improvement on a 1m run here in November.
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7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

12/1

Form: 77606-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Regressive on turf last season; mildly encouraging run when sixth on AW debut in November; others preferred.
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3rd

5

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Petes Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came at Fairyhouse early this month when beating Bella Colombia over this trip on good ground under today's rider; reportedly returned with blood in nostrils but can't be ruled out here off 5lb higher.

11/2

1st

5

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Petes Dream

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden from 13 starts but creditable seasonal return at Down Royal (7f, soft) when fourth of 11; could improve with that run under his belt.

8/1

4th

5

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Petes Dream

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

M'den from 12 starts; two recent AW starts not too encouraging; others more likely.

14/1

Form: 7533-6 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
High draw was not ideal in the race won by Winemaker just over a fortnight ago; third on two occasions here in November/December; has done the majority of her racing at 6f, but was second here the last time she tried this trip in 2024.
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2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Jackie Brown

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

6f turf and Polytrack scorer for Tony Martin, and demonstrated the benefit of her stable debut outing when third at Ffos Las late last month (6f, good); effectiveness over a bare 5f is untested since October 2024.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Jackie Brown

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish mare who was all the rage for a Bath 0-50 classified event for her new yard early in the month, despite having a bit to find at the weights; didn't appear to have any excuses there but is better off back into handicap company.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Jackie Brown

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual winner in Ireland (6f; good/AW) and she was third at Dundalk on two occasions this winter; however, she was well beaten there 128 days ago and has since changed stables; watch the betting.

14/1

Form: 3601-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle last month on her first start for this stable; kept on for fifth behind Winemaker over 6f here last time. worth another shot at this trip which she has rarely attempted.
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5th

8

(13)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Platino Bianco

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

20-1 winner of a big-field sprint at Naas last week (5f, good) but has gone up 5lb for that narrow success and her profile is very hit and miss.

5/1

1st

13

(16)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Platino Bianco

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Sole win came on AW at Newcastle over 6f last winter; hit and miss since and has to rebound from a poor Fairyhouse effort.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Platino Bianco

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Money for AW winner when she was fitted with first-time visor at Navan last month, but only ran okay when sixth of 17; another one whose mark is dropping rapidly.

16/1

11th
11 (13)
Kayamite

20/1

Form: 70987-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all nine starts; down the field (though not beaten far) in two C&D runs in December; needs to reverse form with several of these rivals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Kayamite

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Chris Timmons

Has failed to reach the first four in 11 attempts, recent AW form is unconvincing.

20/1

8th

15

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kayamite

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Chris Timmons

Unplaced all ten starts; well held by Alex Belardo and Desert Of The Sea on running here last month; first reserve.

13

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kayamite

8st 12lb

J: Milo Malone

T: Chris Timmons

Unplaced all ten starts; down the field (though not beaten far) in two 7f handicaps in December; needs to reverse form with a couple of these rivals on latest effort.

25/1

Form: 92100- CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, latest win last April; may have needed November run after a break; probably capable of better but this looks tough under a big weight.
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6th

5

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win 12 months ago; a long way below his best on last two visits.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win last April; may have needed November run after a break; probably capable of better but this looks tough under a big weight.

14/1

Form: 978-00 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in two recent C&D runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain; second reserve.
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15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

33/1

Form: 0880-

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Nothing of note on turf; last of 14 on handicap debut over C&D; cheekpieces tried now; no apparent chance.
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14th

12

(16)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Eliza Garfield

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Nothing of note on turf; last of 14 on handicap debut over C&D; cheekpieces tried now; no apparent chance.

33/1

3

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Eliza Garfield

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Finished towards the rear when a huge price on her debut at Naas; can be safely ignored.

100/1

16th

6

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:16 Naas

Eliza Garfield

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

3,000euros yearling; second foal; half-sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Ileach Mathan (RPR 87); dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (101); would be a surprise winner on debut.

100/1

Non-runners

Jazzy Dancer, Ukiyo, Gobi Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1038.80
Straight Forecast €658.28
Tricast €7406.17

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Ruapehu

POSTDATA:

Ballymagreehan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Winemaker

The Irish Sun:

Mount Ruapehu