August 15 / 17.10 Dundalk (AW)

17.10

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Friday Night Lights Return Weekly From 18th September Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 15 runners
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Friday Night Lights Return Weekly From 18th September Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 320720

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Went close at Navan last month (1m2f, good) before tailing off at Ballinrobe over 1m5f on latest; 0-4 on AW but yet to finish out of the first four; place chance if leaving that last run behind.
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1st

7

(6)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Copper Craft

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: A Oliver

Went close at Navan last month (1m2f, good) before tailing off at Ballinrobe over 1m5f on latest; 0-4 on AW but yet to finish out of the first four; place chance if leaving that last run behind.

9/2

11th

10

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Copper Craft

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Has placed in three of his five runs this season, including when a 0.75l second to Arch Enemy (who has won again since) on latest at Navan (1m2f, good); also has placed form at 1m4f so decent chance he'll stay this far; place shout at least.

5/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Copper Craft

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Form to date suggests he's better on AW; couple of modest efforts on turf last month so lot more needed.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: /60-84

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran his best race to date when a 2l fourth of 14 here over 1m last month; didn't shape like he was crying out for further but his dam was placed over 1m4f here so not discounted.
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1st

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

17:02 Gowran Park

Navajo Point

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Got off the mark over 1m here earlier this month but was below form off this mark at Cork since; however, stepping up to this trip might help and he isn't ruled out.

11/1

10th

12

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Navajo Point

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Showed winning potential for the first time when fourth at Dundalk in July; backed that up when second at the same venue and then justified favouritism at Gowran last week; profile implies he can continue on an upward curve.

11/2

1st

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Navajo Point

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Showed winning potential for the first time when fourth on AW last month (1m2f); turf form has not been convincing and unproven on soft ground but dam won on heavy so could even improve for it; worth a check in the market.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-0008 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner below best on grass so far this year and extended AW record to 0-8 when soundly beaten over 1m4f here last month; others arrive in better form.
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1st

4

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Dancing Steve

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both turf wins were over shorter trips; solid recent AW effort, but stamina remains a concern.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time turf winner below best on grass so far this year and extended AW record to 0-8 when soundly beaten over 1m4f here last month; others arrive in better form.

12/1

Form: 803075 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in March and runs off the same mark here; however, soundly beaten on last three starts on turf so return to the AW needs to revive.
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4th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Rising Sky

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Won over C&D in March and runs off the same mark here; however, soundly beaten on last three starts on turf so return to the AW needs to revive.

10/1

5th

4

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Rising Sky

9st 3lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

AW winner over 10.5f in March and her higher-grade third at Naas was a good effort; 1m4f has seemed a bridge too far, though, and long way behind Masego over that trip at Bellewstown; excuse for latest run (1m2f) at Navan.

6/1

5th
10 (14)
My Vonnie

16/1

Form: -66600

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eighteen race maiden is 0-11 on the AW; soundly beaten on return from 128 days off over 1m here last month and the hood worn that day is left off; not easy to fancy.
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10th

11

(3)

25th Sep 2026

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1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

My Vonnie

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: M M Rice

19-race maiden was second over C&D last November; beaten nearly 10l here over 10.5f on latest start.

25/1

5th

10

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

My Vonnie

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Eighteen race maiden is 0-11 on the AW; soundly beaten on return from 128 days off over 1m here last month and the hood worn that day is left off; not easy to fancy.

16/1

25/1

Form: 039400

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a C&D maiden here in January but hasn't built on that; failed to beat a rival on last two starts; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie; questions to answer.
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13th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Anchors Away

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M G Quinn

Placed in a C&D maiden in January; modest form since; failed to beat a rival in races at Naas and Leopardstown during the summer; better when 10l sixth of 14 here last month.

20/1

6th

4

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Anchors Away

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M G Quinn

Ran okay in a C&D maiden here in January but hasn't built on that; failed to beat a rival on last two starts; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie; questions to answer.

25/1

22th

4

(17)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Anchors Away

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Showed promise at Fairyhouse on handicap debut, blotted his record with a poor Naas run; others have more convincing claims.

33/1

20/1

Form: -57020

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best runs have come over 7f-1m; good second on debut for this yard at Bellewstown (1m, good) but bombed out at Killarney on latest (reportedly clinically abnormal post-race); a hood now goes on; risky.
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4th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortola

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Alastair Ralph

0-13 and makes a quick reappearance after finishing last of eight on her British debut over C&D on Friday; the hood is removed and a transformation is needed.

5/1

8th

8

(2)

18th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortola

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

0-12 when trained in Ireland; returned from break when creditable second of 15 at Bellewstown (1m, good) in July but two disappointing efforts followed (1m/1m2f); drops back in trip for stable debut; market may guide.

12/1

5/1

Form: 324232 C

Last run: 141 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three wins here over 7f-1m but does stay this far and has multiple placed efforts over C&D; on a dangerous mark and a recent spin over hurdles at Wexford will have blown away any cobwebs; chance with rider taking off handy 7lb.
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3rd

4

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 11lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Jamie Flynn

Three wins here over 7f/1m and plenty of placed form over 10.5f; with the blinkers refitted, had three of these behind when beaten just half a length here a week ago, coming home well from off the pace; good chance.

4/1

2nd

8

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 9lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Jamie Flynn

Three wins here over 7f/1m, but most recent placed form has been over 10.5f around here and this trip is sharp enough for him nowadays.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

10st 0lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Jamie Flynn

Three wins here over 7f-1m but does stay this far and has multiple placed efforts over C&D; on a dangerous mark and a recent spin over hurdles at Wexford will have blown away any cobwebs; chance with rider taking off handy 7lb.

5/1

Form: 7-7804

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First sign of possible winning potential when a 5.75l fourth of 12 at Navan (1m2f, good) last month; 3yo eased 1lb and can challenge for place money if backing that last run up.
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10th

8

(5)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Retro Gal

9st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

First sign of possible winning potential when a 5.75l fourth of 12 at Navan (1m2f, good) last month; 3yo eased 1lb and can challenge for place money if backing that last run up.

13/2

4th

10

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Retro Gal

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hasn't counted in two handicap runs of late; blinkers now tried and still has time on her side.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Retro Gal

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Never competitive in three maidens over 1m; not much better upped to 1m4f for handicap debut at Limerick (good to yielding); needs to show more.

18/1

18/1

Form: 990006

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Bolted up at Tipperary last summer but form has nosedived since; slightly better at Gowran on latest but a bit to prove on AW debut.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up at Tipperary last summer but form has nosedived since; slightly better at Gowran on latest but a bit to prove on AW debut.

18/1

6th

8

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Easily won a Tipperary handicap off 51 last summer (7.5f, good); yet to make an impact in six outings this season.

25/1

8/1

Form: 00-029 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Fine run on second handicap start at Fairyhouse in June (1m2f, good); tailed off at Down Royal on latest when favourite but soft ground may not have suited; 3yo surely capable of better than that and too soon to write off.
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4th

12

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Coul Dore

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W R Crawford

Fine run on second handicap start when narrowly beaten at Fairyhouse in June (1m2f, good) after forcing pace; well below that level in three subsequent outings, including over C&D.

6/1

8th

11

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Coul Dore

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

Fine run on second handicap start when narrowly beaten at Fairyhouse in June (1m2f, good) after forcing pace; poor efforts on both starts since, however, including here; tongue-tied added to hood.

12/1

12th

11

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Coul Dore

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W R Crawford

Fine run on second handicap start at Fairyhouse in June (1m2f, good); tailed off at Down Royal on latest when favourite but soft ground may not have suited; 3yo surely capable of better than that and too soon to write off.

8/1

13th
13 (17)
Wingit

9/1

Form: -69526 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race to date when a 7.5l second at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld) on penultimate but failed to build on that when a well beaten favourite at the Curragh; 0-5 on AW and others look more convincing.
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14th

17

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Wingit

8st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Patrick Magee

Ran her best race to date when second (soundly beaten) at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld) in Juy; failed to build on that when a beaten favourite at the Curragh; poor run on AW last time.

14/1

13th

13

(17)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Wingit

8st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Ran her best race to date when a 7.5l second at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld) on penultimate but failed to build on that when a well beaten favourite at the Curragh; 0-5 on AW and others look more convincing.

9/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:18 Cork

Wingit

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick Magee

Stayed on to good effect to finish fifth at Killarney over 1m and went like the best horse for a long way over 1m5f four days ago at Ballinrobe before being left behind by 50-1 shot; should go well dropped slightly in trip for in-form stable.

6/1

Form: 003700 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
4-24 on AW including three wins over C&D; is 4lb lower than when scoring here in September but his form in 2026 has been underwhelming so needs to get back on track.
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8th

10

(13)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Barretstown

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four of five wins have come at Dundalk, the last three at 10.5f; has beaten just one rival home in last three starts, so leap of faith required to fancy him here.

28/1

14th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Barretstown

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Conor O’Dwyer

4-24 on AW including three wins over C&D; is 4lb lower than when scoring here in September but his form in 2026 has been underwhelming so needs to get back on track.

20/1

14th

10

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Barretstown

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four wins on AW; sole success on the grass came at Cork (1m2f, yld) in May 2024 off 5lb higher; recent form on AW not great and well beaten in this last year; others make more appeal.

20/1

Form: 00990

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 40

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16 (12)
Chloes Boy

Form: 0060

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Yquem, Chloes Boy, Without Love

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €35.60
Straight Forecast €29.20
Tricast €93.47
Trifecta €205.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rising Sky

The Irish Sun:

Copper Craft

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm Eric

POSTDATA:

Rising Sky