April 01 / 20.15 Dundalk (AW)

20.15

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  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 22-692

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden has finished runner-up on three of five runs since joining this yard, most recently over 2m last month in amateur handicap when made plenty of use of; equally effective at this trip, one to consider with professional back aboard.
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4th

15

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Echinacea

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; fair maiden on the Flat, runner-up in four of her last six starts at Dundalk since November; strong in the betting over C&D on hurdles debut a fortnight ago (sent off 9-2) but always in rear; still early days and better can be expected.

6/1

9th

14

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

18:05 Downpatrick

Echinacea

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Fair maiden on the Flat; has been in good form at Dundalk; runner-up in four of her six starts since last November, equally effective at 1m4f and 2m; could feature here with an adequate round of jumping

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -43151 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Progressing well for current yard, recording second win here in last three starts when beating staying-on Beat The Devil last month (1m2f); equally effective at this longer trip and good chance of confirming that form off 3lb higher.
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5th

6

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Baila Conmigo

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual winner on the AW at 10.5f-1m4f in February/March; put a poor Bellewstown run behind him when taking the runner-up spot at Leopardstown (1m1f, yielding to soft) last time; unproven at this trip.

6/1

2nd

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Baila Conmigo

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Progressing well on AW for current yard, recording a second win at Dundalk last month off 61 before solid third there next time; couldn't transfer that form to turf at Bellewstown last time when tailed off (1m4f, soft); perhaps better ground can suit more, but likelihood is that he's better on AW.

12/1

12th

8

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Baila Conmigo

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Progressing well on AW for current yard, recording second win at Dundalk last month off 61 before solid third there 10 days ago; not certain to run to that level back on turf but isn't dismissed.

6/1

12/1

Form: 3626-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 7yo whose Flat wins have been on turf; 0-11 on AW though and this trip could stretch him.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

Form: 522472 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Easy winner over 1m here in January and best effort since on latest when staying-on second to Baila Conmigo over 1m2f last month; beaten favourite only previous try at this longer trip; Keane takes over.
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13th

18

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Beat The Devil

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Busy AW campaign over the winter, winning over this trip and runner-up three times afterwards; ran well for a long way on latest but 1m4f seemed too far; back in trip with race-fitness guaranteed so definite each-way claims.

10/1

5th

10

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick Magee

Easy winner over 1m here in January and best effort since on latest when staying-on second to Baila Conmigo over 1m2f last month; beaten favourite only previous try at this longer trip; Keane takes over.

4/1

2nd

5

(10)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Easy winner over 1m here in January off 50; beaten favourite in following four runs from 1m-1m4f, but they were solid efforts all the same; last time over 1m was not one of his best.

11/1

Form: 73480-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Now a 15-race maiden, absent since poor Curragh run in October; only second AW start and hard to have confidence in, despite reduced mark.
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6th

12

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Breathe Again

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Now a 15-race maiden, absent since poor Curragh run in October; only second AW start and hard to have confidence in, despite reduced mark.

25/1

17

(16)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Breathe Again

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

14-race maiden comes here on the back of a poor Bellewstown effort and doesn't appear a likely player.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Breathe Again

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

13-race maiden; best form gives her an each-way chance but may again be vulnerable when it matters.

14/1

Form: 9081-8 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 1255-5 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D win in September off 13lb lower; some good efforts since although didn't appear to stay 2m latest; contender back in trip here.
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10th

8

(8)

26th May 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D winner in September off 10lb lower but doesn't appear to be in anything like the same form currently; tries a tongue-tie.

25/1

10th

8

(12)

10th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 11lb lower; only fifth to Desert Friend two runs back and was well beaten over 1m4f here last week.

10/1

8th

13

(1)

1st Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Matthew J Smith

C&D win in September off 13lb lower; some good efforts since although didn't appear to stay 2m latest; contender back in trip here.

15/2

Form: 0460-9 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; back with former yard after a fruitless spell for Emmet Mullins when looking not to stay 2m here early last month; back to a more suitable trip.
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5th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f but not for nearly three years; tried over various trips of late without success; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

12th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; no sign of his old form in two outings at Dundalk since rejoining his original trainer

25/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 14589-

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December and probably best watched on Irish debut.
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5th

16

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Liberate

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but made no impact afterwards in handicaps; weak form over longer distances since joining this stable.

16/1

10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Liberate

9st 5lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December and two AW runs have been modest; seems best watched.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Liberate

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December; never a factor behind Sir Callisto on C&D stable debut; will need more time.

66/1

Form: 41236- C

Last run: 152 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had a good year last term, winning at Down Royal and should have won the 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch (denied clear run); just fair sixth over today's C&D when last seen in October; market probably best guide on return.
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3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Billie Frechette

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.

15/2

2nd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Useful form on the Flat and over hurdles (rated 120); suited by staying trips on the Flat; should be fit for chasing debut after AW run at the beginning of the month.

8/1

Form: 20/098 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on turf for Charlie Johnston; recent form here leaves him with plenty to find, although has plummeted in the weights.
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6th

14

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Edge Of Darkness

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Daniel John Howard

Four-time winner over 1m4f back in the day in Britain; nothing like that sort of form for current yard, mark rapidly descending of late but 5lb outside the handicap here; declared reserve in 7.25 at Down Royal on Friday.

25/1

10th

12

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Edge Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel John Howard

Four-time winner over this trip back in the day in Britain; Irish form is moderate in both codes, second in claimer here in 2024; a tad better when beaten 6l (led) at Navan latest and Keane rides.

16/1

14/1

Form: 3453/7

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in Britain; fair bit to find with Sir Callisto on recent C&D run, although that was seasonal debut so could improve; hood now re-fitted.
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10th

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Yosemite Gold

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

107-rated hurdler won a maiden in that sphere last summer; ordinary enough Flat form and doubt dropping back from last two runs over 1m4f will be the answer.

25/1

13th

5

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Yosemite Gold

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in Britain; fair bit to find with Sir Callisto on recent C&D run, although that was seasonal debut so could improve; hood now re-fitted.

14/1

7th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yosemite Gold

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in UK; has a bit to do off this mark after a break but not ignored.

16/1

Form: 4956-3 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

Non-runners

Timeless Charm

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €53.90
Straight Forecast €34.02
Tricast €100.73
Trifecta €167.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Baila Conmigo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Timeless Charm

POSTDATA:

Sarmiento Power

The Irish Sun:

Derry Lad