April 10 / 17.42 Dundalk (AW)

17.42

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -80803 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
12-86, including nine course wins (four over C&D); mark has dropped significantly since his last win in 2025; generally poor form, until an encouraging display in taking third over 5f here three weeks ago; rider reported he received a check in the final furlong.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

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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

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 22-384 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last October, beating good yardstick Nikki Swango; has made the frame in four of his six subsequent races here, including two seconds; best of three 2026 runs when third behind Winemaker in January; stable's horses showing good form across a range of categories.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

16

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Sovereign Banter

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Found great consistency on AW last year, landing a 6f handicap in October and placing four times since; poor runs on turf last twice however.

28/1

12th

10

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Sovereign Banter

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW during the winter and into April when second to the veteran Jered Maddox; twice runner-up on turf last year; badly drawn at Fairyhouse last month and should not be judged harshly on that run.

10/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Banter

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW over the winter and into April; gelded and has had a break; twice runner-up on turf last year, but nasty draw here.

11/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 09-390

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3900-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Very little mileage on the clock; definite promise in two of her maiden runs, the first of which was in 2023; three handicap attempts in 2025 were poor; much improved when fifth over 7f here a fortnight ago, but has a bit to find with third-placed Winemaker.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(12)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

Proving consistent in handicaps this year; handled drop back to 5f at Down Royal 17 days ago, coming home well to grab third behind Dandy Land; shaped well that day from a less than ideal position, so capable of turning the tables.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Maiden hasn't built on early promise, but some good runs all the same between turf and AW; third in a big field at the Curragh two starts ago, but a lesser effort on soft over 7f here since; can do better.

8/1

6th

4

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Competitive in 6f/7f handicaps on AW this season before posting a very promising third of 20 on her return to turf at the Curragh last time (6.5f, yielding); first-time cheekpieces worn that day retained; up 1lb.

15/2

Form: 37D10

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling; unraced for the Crisfords, bought cheaply last October; narrow winner of a C&D maiden in February on third start; subsequently stripped of that victory due to her rider being deemed ineligible on a technicality; dropped away to finish in rear on handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(13)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Oxford Circus

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

He has gone the wrong way on turf in Ireland this season but he did show clear promise on the AW at Dundalk early in the year, including finishing first past the post in a 6f maiden in February (disqualified on a technicality); he has joined a stable who have enjoyed considerable success with similar types and he's a fascinating contender, for all his draw could have been kinder.

6/1

14th

8

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Oxford Circus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Good effort when third in a 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk in February; has failed to build on that; soundly beaten in four turf handicap stars at four different trips from 5f to 1m.

14/1

12th

9

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Oxford Circus

9st 8lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Good effort in 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk (6f) in February but hasn't built on that; yet to show winning potential on turf; others appeal more.

22/1

50/1

Form: 78-000 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

20/1

Form: 6000-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Weak form for his previous trainer; marginally better when sixth of ten behind today's rival An Laochmor on stable debut here last week.
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7th

10

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Cooee Call

8st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Weak form for his previous trainer; marginally better when sixth of ten behind today's rival An Laochmor on stable debut here last week.

20/1

6th

9

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cooee Call

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three maiden runs here didn't offer much and neither did two handicap runs at the Curragh last summer for Claire O'Connell; cheekpieces replace blinkers on yard debut, but seems best watched after long absence.

33/1

13

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Cooee Call

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Showed little in three maidens at 6f-1m on the AW; no sign of improvement on turf and handicap debut here last month; blinkers now added to tongue tie; 4lb wrong and difficult to make a case for.

40/1

8th
7 (1)
Snowballs

10/1

Form: 5497-7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Glimmers of promise in maidens but has struggled in three handicaps over 5f; made some late headway after starting slowly when beaten 7l in seventh behind An Laochmor here nine days ago.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Snowballs

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-10 on turf and rated 39; always behind when beating just one rival home at Cork (6f, gd-fm) on latest; steps up to 7f; visor back on but hard to fancy.

40/1

18th

18

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Snowballs

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

12-race maiden, shaped well over 5f on good when fifth at Naas in June; two lesser runs since and needs step up in trip to have positive effect.

25/1

8th

12

(10)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Snowballs

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Regressive maiden but ran a cracker over this trip at Naas before a lesser run over 6.5f at Limerick since; cheekpieces retained; back to 5f will suit but needs more.

16/1

Form: 5885-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
1-15; well enough handicapped on juvenile form when he achieved a peak rating of 70 based on consistent form at Chelmsford; regressive last season; no sign of a revival in form when last of 14 on Irish debut over 7f here two weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Son Of Wind

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

A 5f AW winner when trained in UK; well beaten in four runs for this yard and has to do much better.

25/1

13th

10

(21)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Son Of Wind

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

5f AW winner in Britain in August 2024; failed to fire in 2025 and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this stable; dropped 6lb for heavy defeat at Gowran latest (1m, gd-yld); can only watch down in trip.

25/1

13th

6

(18)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Son Of Wind

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Achieved a peak rating of 70 in 2024 based on consistent form over sprint trips at Chelmsford; regressive last season; has failed to beat a single rival in two Dundalk races; tackles this trio for the first time with a lot to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Winemaker, An Laochmor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €13.70
Straight Forecast €12.95
Tricast €82.30
Trifecta €70.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Oxford Circus

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Banter

SPOTLIGHT:

Winemaker

The Irish Sun:

Jered Maddox