February 11 / 16.08 Dundalk (AW)

16.08

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33924- BF

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Rated 87 after six starts, making him comfortably the top rated in the field; took the runner-up spot behind a Ballydoyle hotpot in a 10.5f course maiden in September; sent off the 4-5 favourite on the back of that last time, but ran disappointingly (reported to have scoped badly); should have too much for these at his best; previously worn hood is now left off.
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7th

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Ben Lawers

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Simon Waugh

Won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February but not at the top of his game on final two runs for Jessica Harrington and well beaten at 28-1 on stable debut at York three weeks ago; he may be best watched.

20/1

14th

5

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Ben Lawers

11st 1lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Simon Waugh

Won a 1m AW maiden in Ireland and was close up in a 1m Lingfield handicap three starts ago; however, not so good on his final two runs for Jessica Harrington and sold on for 5,000gns.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ben Lawers

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW winner over 1m, has a bit to find with Akecheta on running at Cork last time; trainer may have a better chance with Diamond Exchange.

14/1

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18/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 086-39

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Encouraging yard debut when third in a C&D handicap here last month, but failed to back it up when well beaten latest; cheekpieces go on now.
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15th

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Battle Borne

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

AW maiden winner in February and second in a claimer back at Dundalk in May; however, he's been finding it a struggle in handicaps.

16/1

8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

12th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f Dundalk maiden in February and best run since when runner-up in 1m claimer there last month; tailed off in two turf handicaps prior and is easy to oppose here.

16/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 30327-

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held in handicap runs, but solid efforts in maidens of late, although a 10.5l seventh over C&D last time was a step backwards; has been gelded since then; may get involved in what looks a weak race.
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1st

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Land Of The Giants

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) in May and some fair runs since in handicap and claiming company; wouldn't appreciate rain.

10/1

4th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Land Of The Giants

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at Ayr in May when landing a 1m1f handicap off 63; some decent runs since, most notably when 1l behind Minaun View in a Ballinrobe claimer in July; finished further behind that rival at Killarney next time and posted a moderate effort in a Naas handicap latest.

20/1

Form: 4/09-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Second in 5f Ascot novice for Dominic Ffrench Davis; mid-division in the Windsor Castle on first of three runs for Raphael Freire; never involved in two handicaps for Adrian Murray; made first run for four months having been gelded when a 13.5l fourth over 7f here last time; more needed.
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8th

1

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Reposado

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

0-18 but runner-up in three Irish 6f handicaps this year (turf/AW); joined this respected yard for 20,000gns; considered.

5/1

6th

1

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:10 Bellewstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Three second this year include two in 6f handicaps at the Curragh; however, disappointing in last two races (5f maiden/7f handicap) and now 0-17; these terms aren't favourable, either.

8/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer finished runner-up in two 6f large-field Curragh handicaps in April/May but failed to cope with the drop in trip in 5f Dundalk maiden last month; should be competitive back over a more suitable trip.

12/1

25/1

Form: 8/0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability when midfield in a strong Curragh maiden on debut (6f) in August 2024; way below that level back from a lengthy absence over 7f here last time (behind Coulsty Exchange and Reposado that day); best watched.
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10th

9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Believeth

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Didn't show much in maidens and never in contention in two handicap starts; drop of 3lb further not enough to tempt.

40/1

11th

7

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Believeth

9st 5lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: J A Stack

Didn't show much in maidens at 6f-1m on the AW and on good to firm ground; weakened out of it on handicap debut at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld); 5lb drop not enough to tempt; tongue tie applied.

14/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 6-

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

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Form: 73

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

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Form: 08-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

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Payout
Exacta €9.60
Straight Forecast €12.36
Trifecta €28.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ben Lawers

The Irish Sun:

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POSTDATA:

Land Of The Giants

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ben Lawers