March 06 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 414-58 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Back to his optimum trip now (three C&D wins) after finishing last of eight in a 5f run four weeks ago; may find a few too good.
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5th

5

(12)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Im Spartacus

10st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races (six on AW) all over 6f; yard won this last year but this trip is a big worry, as is his recent form; others preferred.

16/1

19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 09-444

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Handicap mark has dropped after three fourth placings in maidens, could feature now.
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8th

1

(4)

4th Aug 2026

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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

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 450-41 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December; much better again when fourth to Inishmot Prince in January; deserved her breakthrough success achieved at the main expense of Hasiyna; raised 7lb for that.
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17th

11

(15)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at Dundalk last year until a rare bad run in December; deserved her breakthrough success in February, and gave another solid display when third behind today's rivals I'm Spartacus and Reposado at the same venue in March; lightly raced on turf, could feature.

13/2

3rd

7

(7)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December; much better again when fourth to Inishmot Prince in January; deserved her breakthrough success achieved at the main expense of Hasiyna; raised 7lb for that.

6/1

1st

2

(8)

11th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December, much better two weeks ago when overcoming trouble in running to finish fourth behind a stablemate of Hero Of The Hour; 14-race maiden, but not without a chance.

6/1

Form: 72260-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Handicap mark looks attractive but veteran's 14 wins have come at 5f on turf; 0-10 record on AW has to be seen as a negative at this stage of his career.
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

Form: 33-515 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; not beaten far in fifth on latest; has gained a majority of his course wins over 5f.
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10th

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Was returning from six months off at Laytown; 10 wins here, latest off 4lb higher mark, and can never be ruled out at this track.

11/1

7th

9

(10)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Inishmot Prince

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Registered 10th Dundalk win over this trip in January, his first since September 2024; solid efforts in defeat since, not beaten far into eighth when awkward leaving the stalls on latest; returns from 174 days off and can race from really attractive mark (18lb below AW rating) on his beach debut.

4/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Inishmot Prince

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Registered tenth course win over this trip in January; that success was his first since September 2024; solid fifths the last twice, the latest over C&D when 2.5l behind I'm Spartacus; has won off a mark of 82 in the past, but majority of wins gained over 5f.

15/2

Form: 3608-3 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden in 2023, and added two turf 5f wins in 2024; last month's third over 5f was encouraging after a break; every chance with 10lb claimed.
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8th

10

(7)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Bold Optimist

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 24 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts at Naas and the Curragh in the summer, but slightly below that level on last two outings; first-time blinkers didn't work on latest.

10/1

7th

12

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Bold Optimist

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 22 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts over 5f at Naas and the Curragh before finishing down the field over 6f on latest; blinkered for the first time.

10/1

11th

4

(21)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time winner has posted solid back-to-back efforts over 5f at Naas and here last week (short head behind Soulful Diva); return to 6f looks a plus and place claims at least again off unchanged mark.

13/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 31488- C

Last run: 156 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
One win and seven places from 12 AW starts; respected for that record but his lack of a recent run is a concern.
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13th

11

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Mint Man

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Possibly a bit high in the ratings now after a 6f Curragh win on his penultimate start; finished behind Bold Optimist and Cashel Blue in a large-field 6f event at the Curragh 11 days ago.

10/1

19th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Regained the winning thread over C&D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.

9/2

Form: 44-222

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some promise in opening British maidens for Harry Charlton; good runner-up finish on stable/handicap debut over C&D in January; stepped up to 7f for next start, headed inside the final furlong, hanging right up the straight; lost out narrowly to an improving type in a maiden last time; Reese Holohan's 7lb claim could do the trick.
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2nd

1

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Go Out

10st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden below best on turf recently but has hit the frame in three of his four previous runs at this venue; beaten 0.5l off 14lb higher over C&D in February so well handicapped and rider takes off a further 7lb; drops in grade and could be dangerous.

14/1

15th

23

(5)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Go Out

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Daniel James Murphy

Record is 0-16 and tends to run on when it's all too late, which he did when back at 6f last time having been found wanting over 1m on his previous few starts.

28/1

8/1

Form: 721-26 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.
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12th

13

(8)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Three wins here over 5f/6f and was running okay here in February; fitter for August return.

16/1

9th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Hasiyna

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner at Dundalk over 5f/6f but 0-16 on turf; remains 2lb above her last winning mark and not as effective on this surface.

22/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

Form: 6500-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Some promise in 7f turf maidens for her previous trainer; well beaten in three handicap outings, including here in race won by Masked Angel; will need to improve with a tongue-tie, plenty to find with Hasiyna on last month's clash.
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10th

12

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sandi O Mali

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Some promise in 7f turf maidens for her previous trainer; well beaten in three handicap outings, including here in race won by Masked Angel; will need to improve with a tongue-tie, plenty to find with Hasiyna on last month's clash.

16/1

10th

9

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Sandi O Mali

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed mild promise in 7f maidens for her previous trainer; appeared not to stay 1m here on only previous AW start; Colin Keane rides on yard debut

8/1

20/1

Form: 90-808 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
12-84, including nine course wins (four over C&D); held by several members of this field on recent evidence.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €55.00
Straight Forecast €75.47
Tricast €320.81
Trifecta €345.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Go Out

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Masked Angel

POSTDATA:

Reposado

The Irish Sun:

Inishmot Prince