February 06 / 16.45 Dundalk (AW)

16.45

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  • Prize money: £8721.74
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91

Form: 02215- CD BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort has won four times at this venue at 5f-1m; beaten off 106 in a 6f handicap here when last seen in November but won a similar race to this on his penultimate start over C&D; top-rated and the one to beat if he's ready after 72 days off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five-time winner at the track at 5f-8f, including 4-runner minor contest last winter; out of form on turf in first half of season and last month's AW return leaves him with a fair bit to find with some of these.

10/1

7th

1

(6)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

10st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Struggling on turf this season but won his last start over C&D in February and, overall, he has won five times at this venue over a variety of trips; second behind Eclairage in this last season; a return to form would come as no surprise but David Egan prefers Ipanema Queen.

16/1

13th

1

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Valiant Force

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent over 5f in February; has struggled since then; drop in class after contesting a Listed race and C&D Group 2 in May; was 20lb higher at his peak; still an entire.

12/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 80495- D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Very capable sprinter on turf for Clive Cox whose last win came in the Group 2 Temple Stakes in May 2024; bought for 130,000gns in October and gelded ahead of his stable debut; might need this but market will reveal expectations.
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9th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024; first win since came here last month in 5f handicap (first-time blinkers) coming off strong pace to reel in long-time leader late on (Collective Power, Fox In Flight and Valiant Force behind); 5lb higher now but still on an okay mark.

5/1

1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

Form: 69241- CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.
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12th

4

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Likeable mare ran a cracking race on her return from the AW to finish a close third in Fairyhouse conditions event (6f, good) in June; not at same level later in month in Curragh Listed and good bit to find with Fregada on that run.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Little Queenie

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Likeable mare ran a cracking race on her seasonal return in a median auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good) when just 0.5l behind the winner Tango Flare; rated just 92, however, so looks to be out of her depth in this grade (failed to trouble the judge in three previous runs in stakes company).

25/1

3rd

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Little Queenie

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including three on turf; won off 87 at Navan last August (6f, yielding); well-beaten when last seen at Dundalk in February; has gone well fresh before so worth a market check on return.

15/2

Form: 6050-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fruitful spell for George Scott in Bahrain this time last year with wins at 6f/7f but struggled on return to Britain and didn't fire on debut for this stable here three weeks ago (7f); now tries 5f for the first time; a bit to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(15)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

City House

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Yet to win for this yard, but handicapper slow enough to relent; fair fourth to Gleneagle Bay at Cork in June; first time here, which will be an eye-opener for him.

14/1

11th

7

(21)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

City House

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork.

12/1

4th

4

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

City House

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs for current yard this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); caught the eye when running on late after not getting a clear run in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good); could go close.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta €3.60
Straight Forecast €3.89
Trifecta €7.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valiant Force

The Irish Sun:

Little Queenie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Valiant Force

TOPSPEED:

Valiant Force

POSTDATA:

Valiant Force