January 28 / 16.02 Dundalk (AW)

16.02

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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1846-2 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice here at the start of last year and added eighth career win at Laytown in September (7f); back to form off reduced mark (dropped in grade) here 12 days ago when a good second over 1m; definite player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Exposed multiple winner; has been up and down this year and wouldn't appreciate rain.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Behind Indigo Dream and Little Empire at the Curragh in June (7f, good); good third at Fairyhouse next time (7f, good) but her form has taken a nosedive in two runs since then; needs to get back on track but the jockey booking is interesting.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0400-5 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner in Britain for William Haggas but had been disappointing for current yard until gambled-on favourite here 12 days ago over 1m, slow to break when never dangerous 2l fifth (0.75l off runner-up Exquisite Acclaim), probably not helped racing up the centre; down to a nice mark and could go well down in trip here if getting a level break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Brewing

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1332-2 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent 6yo who appreciated the strong pace when winning over C&D in November; good efforts in defeat in all four starts since, latest when good second to an all-the-way winner in rated race 12 days ago (Inishfallen 2.5l away fourth); should again be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2595-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 6f 2yo win on AW in Britain for Brian Meehan; both recent runs here for current yard have been promising although will need to settle better than latest.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Form of penultimate neck second in a rated race at Limerick was franked by the winner (to whom he was conceding 6lb) who bolted up off 80 in a handicap at Galway last week; yielding ground not ideal on latest; could bounce back.

100/30

7th

7

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Inishfallen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 27 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year and showed that a turf win could be within his range when second to Dancing Saxon at Limerick last time; form given a big boost by the winner in a Listed race; handicap mark reduced by a stone over the past 12 months; may come good now from low draw..

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Inishfallen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 26 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year; hard to fancy on recent form

14/1

Form: 247-17 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, most recently in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 19 days ago under today's rider; didn't get home over 1m a week later after racing keenly so will appreciate return to this shorter trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

Form: 0747-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 for Aidan O'Brien in 2023/2024; shaped with promise on his reappearance for Joseph O'Brien in Naas Listed event in May (7f) but didn't reproduce that afterwards; both recent runs for current yard at this venue well below best but handicapper relenting.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

20

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

The Liffey

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Hayley Burton

He was making hay in AW claimers earlier in the year, winning three of his last four races (6f-1m) for Denis Hogan and he carried on the good work when taking a Kempton handicap (1m, AW) at 25-1 on his stable debut four weeks ago; up 4lb but he used to act on turf and can't be discounted from a good stall.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

The Liffey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

Dual winner for Aidan O'Brien in his early days; his three wins this year have all been in claimers at Dundalk (6f-1m) but he travelled smoothly before winning with plenty in hand last time; with another new yard now but he remains well treated on old form and is not ruled out back in a handicap.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

The Liffey

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won at two and three for Ballydoyle; won claimers here over 1m and 6f in February; coughing post-race when disappointing odds-on favourite in 7f claimer here in March; been given time to recover and looks a big player.

7/4

Form: 3/91-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended his spell at Ballydoyle with a Limerick maiden win in first-time blinkers in June at this trip; bought for just 10,000gns in October and ran as if needing the run on yard debut over C&D 19 days ago (no blinkers) behind Venetian; tongue-tie now fitted and more expected of.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Alfred Tennyson

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Just denied by Jon Riggens over C&D in June, more recently made all over 7f at Gowran; five days later awkward start and soon beaten in a similar event under 7lb penalty; capable 5lb claimer now booked so don't rule out.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Alfred Tennyson

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Carries a 7lb penalty due to his C&D victory five days ago; that win came following a good third at the Galway festival (7f, yielding) but he's not the most consistent overall, so not guaranteed to reproduce his winning form.

11/4

1st

2

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Alfred Tennyson

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Yet to win since joining this yard and not the most consistent but ran a fine race at Galway (7f, yielding) last week when beaten 2l off 75; good ground is fine but needs to back that up now off 1lb higher.

9/2

Form: 90840- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in Britain whose best run since joining Ado McGuinness came when fourth at Roscommon in September; heavy ground against him later in month at Listowel and absent since; AW debut and yard have a more obvious contender in Exquisite Acclaim.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €41.30
Straight Forecast €35.77
Tricast €81.87
Trifecta €113.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Little Empire

POSTDATA:

Exquisite Acclaim

SPOTLIGHT:

Brewing

TOPSPEED:

Little Empire

The Irish Sun:

Exquisite Acclaim