Dundalk Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 1st November 2023

There were 31 Races on Wednesday 1st November 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Fakenham, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 1st November 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Dundalk Claimer 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Brains (6/4 +57%)
Brains

1.5
6/4(+57%)
(2) Brains 6/4, Latest win at Lingfield in June. 80/1, wasted no time getting back to form when sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 53 days ago. Merits consideration in this company.
Front-runner has 10 AW wins in Britain; weighted to go well.
8
2nd (8) Pinball Wizard (7/1 +42%)
Pinball Wizard

7
7/1(+42%)
(8) Pinball Wizard 7/1, Latest win at Gowran in May. 11/2, below form ninth of 15 in handicap there (8f, good) 8 weeks ago.
Kempton AW winner back on AW with a good draw but fair bit to find on ratings.
14
3rd (14) Spirit Of Paradise (14/1 -40%)
Spirit Of Paradise

14
14/1(-40%)
(14) Spirit Of Paradise 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, again ran poorly when fifth of 6 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 16 days ago. Makes all-weather debut.
Heavy ground hasn't suited of late; AW could suit so definitely one to consider.
3
4th (3) Mads Black Eights (28/1 -40%)
Mads Black Eights

28
28/1(-40%)
(3) Mads Black Eights 28/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip.
Trip not ideal, plenty to find on ratings with some of these and draw hasn't been kind.
4
5th (4) Rocky Dreams (8/1 +11%)
Rocky Dreams

8
8/1(+11%)
(4) Rocky Dreams 8/1, 7-time course winner, latest in July. Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap (18/1) at this course (7f) 5 days ago.
Best at shorter, badly drawn and fair bit to find on ratings with some of these.
13
6th (13) Invincible Larne (40/1 -60%)
Invincible Larne

40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Invincible Larne 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, last of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 19 days ago.
AW wins in Britain over shorter; bit to prove now and first attempt at 1m.
11
7th (11) Comfort Line (16/1 -33%)
Comfort Line

16
16/1(-33%)
(11) Comfort Line 16/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Again ran below form when sixth of 12 in claimer at this course (10.7f, 17/2) 12 days ago. Back down in trip.
Yet to convince on this surface and wide draw makes this difficult.
5
8th (5) Dumb Love (11/4 +50%)
Dumb Love

2.75
11/4(+50%)
(5) Dumb Love 11/4, Winner at Bellewstown in September. 11/2, respectable second of 14 in claimer at this course (7f) 5 days ago, no match for winner.
Last Friday's claiming second here will appreciate longer trip but badly drawn.
1
9th (1) Big Baby Bull (11/1 -120%)
Big Baby Bull

11
11/1(-120%)
(1) Big Baby Bull 11/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. Proved to be a disappointment when eighth of 12 in claimer (10/3) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 11 weeks ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan and has to be taken seriously.
Claimed at Leopardstown in August and hasn't run since; best form is at 7f.
9
10th (9) Roderick (125/1 -525%)
Roderick

125
125/1(-525%)
(9) Roderick 125/1, Latest win at Killarney in July. Offered little returned to Flat when tenth of 11 in claimer (9/1) at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft) 10 weeks ago. Back down in trip.
Killarney claiming winner in July but not much since; yet to prove he's as effective on AW.
10
11th (10) Zahee (33/1 +0%)
Zahee

33
33/1(+0%)
(10) Zahee 33/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 40 days ago.
Dual C&D winner in 2021 but recent form none too encouraging.
12
12th (12) Johnny The Star (150/1 -127%)
Johnny The Star

150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Johnny The Star 150/1, 100/1, failed to match debut form under a contrasting ride when fourteenth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 18 days ago.
Two recent runs don't suggest he'll play a role although open to improvement.
6
13th (6) Ertikaaz (200/1 -100%)
Ertikaaz

200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Ertikaaz 200/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.2f, good to soft, 12/1). Off 19 months. Down in trip. Best watched given the absence.
Absent since April 2022 and can only be watched.
LTO Selection:

14:00 Dundalk Claimer 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

SPIRIT OF PARADISE appears suited by decent ground on the evidence of her five runs this year and hopefully she will appreciate this surface. The daughter of Invincible Spirit showed promise when fourth at Gowran in August and again the following month when filling the same position behind Time To Boogie in a Navan maiden that has thrown up a couple of winners. Brains has gained all bar one of his career wins on the all-weather and, following a couple of turf starts, only weakened in the closing stages at Kempton last time. May Night is the pick on ratings but has shown very little in three outings since successful at Wolverhampton back in the spring while Dumb Love will be suited by the return to a mile after finishing well over seven in a claimer last Friday.

BIG BABY BULL has had just a smattering of starts on a synthetic surface and having joined a yard which excels in these events, he's taken to get back to winning ways at the expense of fellow 7-y-o Brains, who produced his best effort for his current handler when a close sixth at Kempton in September. Dumb Love and Spirit of Paradise can fight out minor honours in a wide-open claimer.

The vote goes to SPIRIT OF PARADISE, who hasn't always looked the most straightforward but appeals on her summer maiden form


14:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
(13) Silkies Sib (4/1 +47%)
Silkies Sib

4
4/1(+47%)
(13) Silkies Sib 4/1, Winner at Tipperary in September. 9/2, good second of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
Progressive on turf of late, good chance of transferring that form to AW: contender.
3
(3) Exquisite Acclaim (5/2 +50%)
Exquisite Acclaim

2.5
5/2(+50%)
(3) Exquisite Acclaim 5/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (5/4) at this course (7f) 5 days ago, just holding on. Player.
All out to win last Friday over 7f; 7lb penalty, extra 1f/outside draw makes this tough.
7
(7) Dromantine (7/1 +30%)
Dromantine

7
7/1(+30%)
(7) Dromantine 7/1, Course winner. 9/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 40 days ago.
Best form here over 7f, stamina concerns remain at this trip.
1
(1) Rockbury Lad (7/1 -17%)
Rockbury Lad

7
7/1(-17%)
(1) Rockbury Lad 7/1, C&D winner. Winner here in September. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 33 days ago, no match for winner.
Improvement over C&D last twice; career-high mark but good draw.
2
(2) Barbapapa (9/2 +10%)
Barbapapa

4.5
9/2(+10%)
(2) Barbapapa 9/2, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Leopardstown in August. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Laytown (7.2f, 16/5) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations.
C&D maiden winner in good form of late but remains on decent mark for in-form yard.
14
(14) The Bog Bank (9/1 -50%)
The Bog Bank

9
9/1(-50%)
(14) The Bog Bank 9/1, C&D winner. 13/2, respectable 2½ lengths third of 14 to Exquisite Acclaim in handicap at this course (7f) 5 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
Staying-on third to Exquisite Acclaim here on Friday; extra trip to suit so big player.
6
(6) Bobby K (9/1 +0%)
Bobby K

9
9/1(+0%)
(6) Bobby K 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 8 lengths eleventh of 14 to Exquisite Acclaim in handicap at this course (7f, 9/1) 5 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Badly drawn here last Friday; top rider now takes over and better draw so don't rule out.
9
(9) Darkened (20/1 -25%)
Darkened

20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Darkened 20/1, 22/1, first run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when good second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 19 days ago, well positioned. Back down in trip.
Just denied over 1m2f here recently; not the best of draws but considered off 3lb higher.
5
(5) Limestone Red (33/1 -83%)
Limestone Red

33
33/1(-83%)
(5) Limestone Red 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form tenth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft, 66/1) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Makes handicap debut.
Switches to AW for handicap debut; high initial mark but improvement possible.
11
(11) Fastman (33/1 +0%)
Fastman

33
33/1(+0%)
(11) Fastman 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 15 days ago.
Heavy ground hasn't suited of late; return to AW could see a pick-up in fortunes.
10
(10) Albion Princess (33/1 +18%)
Albion Princess

33
33/1(+18%)
(10) Albion Princess 33/1, Good fifth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 125/1) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on.
AW winner in Britain; not one to dismiss off potentially nice mark.
4
(4) Navalny (66/1 -32%)
Navalny

66
66/1(-32%)
(4) Navalny 66/1, Last of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good, 80/1). Off 123 days. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead.
Harshly handicapped after Listed run here last year; now down 22lb from initial mark.
8
(8) Apprentice (100/1 -203%)
Apprentice

100
100/1(-203%)
(8) Apprentice 100/1, Winner at Tipperary in April. 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Tame effort here 12 days ago; back in trip and cheekpieces tried.
12
(12) Le Comte De Frou (100/1 -100%)
Le Comte De Frou

100
100/1(-100%)
(12) Le Comte De Frou 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1 and visored for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, soft) 20 days ago.
Initial handicap efforts disappointing; back on AW but remains opposable.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

THE BOG BANK has won twice over C&D and can now reverse places with Exquisite Acclaim after keeping on into third behind that rival over seven here last Friday. The Tom McCourt-trained mare has also won twice on turf at this trip and receives weight all-round with James Ryan claiming a valuable 5lb. Rockbury Lad gained a deserved win here last month and again ran well subsequently behind stablemate Darkdeserthighway but needs things to fall right coming from off the pace. Silkies Sib also comes here in good form after winning at Tipperary and finishing second to the progressive Rough And Tough at Gowran but has yet to race on this surface while Barbapapa, Dromantine and Darkened are others to consider.

THE BOG BANK was a decent third back here on Friday and remains of interest off what is a good mark (2 lb lower than for her win here in the summer). Barbapapa and Exquisite Acclaim head the dangers.

Although having a wide draw to overcome it could pay to stick with SILKIES SIB on AW debut


15:00 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) Fickou (4/1 +27%)
Fickou

4
4/1(+27%)
(4) Fickou 4/1, Once-raced colt. 12/1, fifth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Yard also represented by newcomer Clouds Collide.
Recent Navan debut not without promise; improvement likely so don't rule out.
6
(6) Go Go Gonzo (5/1 -11%)
Go Go Gonzo

5
5/1(-11%)
(6) Go Go Gonzo 5/1, Foaled February 6. €10,000 yearling, Caravaggio gelding. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-7f winner Castle Hill Cassie. Noteworthy newcomer from a leading yard and the market will likely be informative.
Newcomer from respected source, market support likely significant.
8
(8) Anvika (8/1 +68%)
Anvika

8
8/1(+68%)
(8) Anvika 8/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 16 in maiden (50/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 20 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Engaged 12.00 the Curragh Tuesday.
Promise in both Curragh runs; hooded now for AW debut and drop in trip may suit.
2
(2) Take Me To Church (11/10 +20%)
Take Me To Church

1.1
11/10(+20%)
(2) Take Me To Church 11/10, Thrice-raced colt. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 10 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy, 17/2) 17 days ago. Booking of Whelan a plus. The one to beat. Yard also saddles Bergamasco.
Recent Naas second a big improvement; big player if he can transfer that form to AW.
1
(1) Exceeding (14/1 +13%)
Exceeding

14
14/1(+13%)
(1) Exceeding 14/1, Foaled February 23. €35,000 yearling, Exceed And Excel gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m winner (stayed 2m) The Mediterranean out of smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner (stayed 1m) Flashy Wings.
Grandam a smart sprinting 2yo; newcomer worth a market check.
9
(9) Dramatic Entrance (14/1 -133%)
Dramatic Entrance

14
14/1(-133%)
(9) Dramatic Entrance 14/1, Lightly-raced filly. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 13 in nursery (12/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and solid each-way claims judged on what she showed on her penultimate start.
Back from handicaps; not out of it but surprising if she played a major role.
3
(3) Bergamasco (22/1 -57%)
Bergamasco

22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Bergamasco 22/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 11 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good, 7/1) 66 days ago. May well do better.
Needs to improve on turf form and appears the lesser likely of the Davison pair.
10
(10) Clouds Collide (28/1 +0%)
Clouds Collide

28
28/1(+0%)
(10) Clouds Collide 28/1, Foaled April 25. €10,000 yearling, Muhaarar filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Cool Lightning and 6f-7f winner Mezzo Soprano. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.
Newcomer likely second-choice of the Oliver pair.
5
(5) Miss Alaska (33/1 -136%)
Miss Alaska

33
33/1(-136%)
(5) Miss Alaska 33/1, Once-raced filly. 9/1 and tongue strap on, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) on debut. Off 95 days and will need to leave that effort well behind if she's to feature prominently here.
Time off since disappointing turf debut; sounder surface but watching brief advised.
7
(7) Hemight (100/1 -150%)
Hemight

100
100/1(-150%)
(7) Hemight 100/1, Once-raced colt. 33/1, last of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) on debut 11 days ago, slowly away.
Last of 10 on recent Leopardstown debut, seems best watched for now.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

TAKE ME TO CHURCH appears to be progressing and showed improved form when fitted with cheek pieces over this trip at Naas last time. The Jack Davison-trained colt beat all bar Goal Exceeded on soft ground and hopefully will handle this surface. Any market move for the Ger Lyons-trained newcomer Go Go Gonzo would be significant in what appears a modest maiden, while Fickou attracted some support in the morning prior to his debut at Navan and indicated ability when keeping on into fifth behind Vassula Tyden. Dramatic Entrance ran well on her first handicap start when runner-up to Glamorously at Navan and probably found the ground too testing when subsequently disappointing behind the same rival in the Birdcatcher at Naas.

This represents a golden opportunity for TAKE ME TO CHURCH to get off the mark on the back of an improved effort in a Naas maiden 17 days ago. That said, it will look significant if newcomer Go Go Gonzo is strong in the betting and it would be no surprise were Fickou to build on the promise of his debut fifth in a 15-runner Navan maiden a fortnight ago. Dramatic Entrance also enters calculations, for all that she was below par last time.

An ordinary enough maiden in which TAKE ME TO CHURCH holds the best form credentials, albeit on softer ground


15:30 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
(10) Tourist (5/2 +25%)
Tourist

2.5
5/2(+25%)
(10) Tourist 5/2, Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 8 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft, 8/13) 62 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. Leading claims.
13
(13) Greenfinch (5/2 +29%)
Greenfinch

2.5
5/2(+29%)
(13) Greenfinch 5/2, Twice-raced filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft, 20/1) 20 days ago. Should be more to come for top stable.
7
(7) Red Hugh O'donnell (9/2 +31%)
Red Hugh O'donnell

4.5
9/2(+31%)
(7) Red Hugh O'donnell 9/2, Foaled April 3. Dark Angel colt. Dam, 7.4f/1m winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m/10.2f winner Forest of Dean. Wears tongue strap. Newcomer from a much respected stable.
4
(4) Flying Bay (11/1 +25%)
Flying Bay

11
11/1(+25%)
(4) Flying Bay 11/1, Once-raced colt. Fifth of 10 in maiden (9/2) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) on debut 38 days ago. Should progress.
6
(6) Monasterboice (12/1 +52%)
Monasterboice

12
12/1(+52%)
(6) Monasterboice 12/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 17 in maiden (25/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 20 days ago, not knocked about.
14
(14) Ojw Legacy (16/1 -751%)
Ojw Legacy

16
16/1(-751%)
(14) Ojw Legacy 16/1, Once-raced filly. Third of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 7/2) on debut 14 days ago. Up in trip.
2
(2) Cameo Performance (17/2 +35%)
Cameo Performance

8.5
17/2(+35%)
(2) Cameo Performance 17/2, Foaled February 11. $210,000 yearling, Oscar Performance colt. Dam US 1m/8.5f (including minor stakes), runner-up in Grade 3 1m event from a good US/Chilean family. Newcomer to note in the betting.
5
(5) Hallowed (20/1 -11%)
Hallowed

20
20/1(-11%)
(5) Hallowed 20/1, Foaled April 1. Galileo colt. Dam US winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f-8.5f (Grade 1) winner), 5-time Grade 1 winner at 3/4 yrs, including Kentucky Oaks. Highly respected on debut. Yard also runs Greenfinch.
9
(9) Slurricane (22/1 +45%)
Slurricane

22
22/1(+45%)
(9) Slurricane 22/1, Twice-raced colt. 20/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good). Off 123 days.
3
(3) Celestial Reign (25/1 -50%)
Celestial Reign

25
25/1(-50%)
(3) Celestial Reign 25/1, Foaled February 24. €200,000 yearling, Zoffany colt. Brother to smart winner up to 12.5f Ventura Storm and useful winner up to 1m Sword Zorro. Dam lightly raced. Well-bred debutant from a leading stable.
12
(12) Glor Tire (50/1 -25%)
Glor Tire

50
50/1(-25%)
(12) Glor Tire 50/1, Fair filly. 7/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm) 56 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
1
(1) Bacio (200/1 -100%)
Bacio

200
200/1(-100%)
(1) Bacio 200/1, Foaled May 2. Gustav Klimt colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.
11
(11) Flippity Flop (200/1 -100%)
Flippity Flop

200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Flippity Flop 200/1, Foaled April 8. Raa Atoll filly. Half-sister to minor winner in US by Yes It's True. Dam US winner up to 9f (2-y-o 6.5f winner), fourth in US Grade 3 8.5f event.
LTO Selection:

15:30 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

GREENFINCH employed front-running tactics at the Curragh when a creditable second to an impressive debut winner. The well-bred daughter of Justify can put that early pace to good use here to negate the impact of a wide draw and should take a bit of beating. Red Hugh O'Donnell represents Paddy Twomey who sent out the winner of the aforementioned Curragh maiden and the homebred son of Dark Angel is fitted with a tongue-tie for his first start. Monasterboice was fifth in another Curragh maiden over this trip in which the first three home were from Ballydoyle. He can get involved if suited by this surface.

TOURIST brings some quite useful form to the table and is given one more chance now stepping up in trip for his AW debut. There should be more to come from Greenfinch for the Aidan O'Brien team so she's second choice. Her stablemate Hallowed is one of a few interesting newcomers who need monitoring closely in the betting.

Front-running tactics brought about marked improvement from GREENFINCH at the Curragh and could negate a high draw here


16:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Stormie Outlook (5/1 +9%)
Stormie Outlook

5
5/1(+9%)
(2) Stormie Outlook 5/1, Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 12 days ago. Billy Lee takes the ride again. Needs considering.
Second to in-form rival over C&D on AW debut; now 4lb higher.
1
(1) Gosford (7/1 +30%)
Gosford

7
7/1(+30%)
(1) Gosford 7/1, Below form tenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 16/1) 25 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Trip is right and has form on good ground; tongue-tie fitted for AW debut.
5
(5) International Lady (10/3 +17%)
International Lady

3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(5) International Lady 10/3, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, excellent second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 5 days ago, just failing. Player under Colin Keane.
Pipped over C&D last week on second run back from layoff; has trap 1 again and Keane.
4
(4) Storm Eric (10/3 +17%)
Storm Eric

3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(4) Storm Eric 10/3, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Galway (7.1f, good to soft, 13/2) 50 days ago. Shortlist material.
A win and two seconds over C&D in the spring and will enjoy return to this surface.
3
(3) Han Solo (11/1 -144%)
Han Solo

11
11/1(-144%)
(3) Han Solo 11/1, 10/1, improved on recent efforts to win 25-runner handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 56 days ago. Has a 13 lb higher mark to cope with back on AW.
Has placed form here; made all to beat 24 rivals at Cork eight weeks ago; now 13lb higher.
13
(13) Tynamite (14/1 -75%)
Tynamite

14
14/1(-75%)
(13) Tynamite 14/1, 5-time course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 14/1) 40 days ago, running on. Looks competitive on form.
Regular visitor was only beaten 1l when fifth over 1m here last time; will be played late.
6
(6) Golden Days (17/2 +29%)
Golden Days

8.5
17/2(+29%)
(6) Golden Days 17/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Below form eleventh of 19 in handicap (20/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 20 days ago.
One placed effort on AW; 7f is her trip and won on soft and good turf in July; held since.
8
(8) Sunset Nova (18/1 -29%)
Sunset Nova

18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Sunset Nova 18/1, 5-time course winner. Latest win at Down Royal in June. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Visor back on, tongue strap back on.
Not a bad run without headgear over 1m here last time and goes well for this rider.
11
(11) Happenstance (18/1 +0%)
Happenstance

18
18/1(+0%)
(11) Happenstance 18/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 14/1). Off 112 days.
C&D nursery winner just under a year ago and fair efforts on turf in the summer; gelded.
7
(7) Famous Enough (20/1 +0%)
Famous Enough

20
20/1(+0%)
(7) Famous Enough 20/1, Below form 11¼ lengths thirteenth of 25 to Han Solo in handicap (25/1) at Cork (7f, good to firm) 56 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Caught the eye on handicap debut at the Curragh but hasn't built on that; AW debut.
12
(12) Theriverrunsdeep (22/1 +45%)
Theriverrunsdeep

22
22/1(+45%)
(12) Theriverrunsdeep 22/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 14¾ lengths last of 16 to Golden Days in handicap (18/1) at Gowran (7f, soft). Off 95 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Three wins here; back from a break and well handicapped on best form; new headgear.
14
(14) Tip The Can (33/1 +0%)
Tip The Can

33
33/1(+0%)
(14) Tip The Can 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8f) 33 days ago.
Fair sixth here on handicap debut where he didn't see out 1m; this trip might suit better.
9
(9) Contradanza (66/1 -32%)
Contradanza

66
66/1(-32%)
(9) Contradanza 66/1, 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in claimer at Gowran (8f, good) 56 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Modest form so far; half-sister won on AW; cheekpieces added for first try on the surface.
10
(10) Gormanston (80/1 -60%)
Gormanston

80
80/1(-60%)
(10) Gormanston 80/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 11 in claimer at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 162 days. Back down in trip.
Dual course winner, including over this trip; decent C&D run last winter; off since May.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

INTERNATIONAL LADY was drawn one when just denied over C&D on Friday. She is turned out again quickly before her revised mark kicks in and has again been handed the inside stall. Both of her wins have come under Colin Keane. Stormie Outlook ran very well on all-weather debut when runner-up over C&D. She's now 4lb higher but has to be on the shortlist. Storm Eric was a winner and twice second over C&D earlier in the year. Fourth at Galway when last seen in September, he will enjoy the return to this surface.

STORM ERIC wasn't seen to best effect at Galway last time and looks worth siding with having dropped to 4 lb below the mark he defied over C&D in the spring. International Lady went close over C&D on Friday and rates a threat with Colin Keane taking over in the saddle now. Stormie Outlook is another who arrives on the back of a good recent effort here and also makes the shortlist.

Having been pipped from trap 1 here on Friday, INTERNATIONAL LADY has again got the luck of the draw and can go one place better


16:35 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
(9) Pulse Of Shanghai (7/2 -5%)
Pulse Of Shanghai

3.5
7/2(-5%)
(9) Pulse Of Shanghai 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. Thirty five runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, 7/4) 5 days ago. Holding form well but he's a long time without a win.
Four-time course winner in good form over sprint trips lately but has winning form over 7f.
5
(5) Geological (7/1 +42%)
Geological

7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Geological 7/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, 9/2) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Could be back on his game.
Great old warrior was second over 1m here in August and has gone well for female riders.
1
(1) El Bello (8/1 -60%)
El Bello

8
8/1(-60%)
(1) El Bello 8/1, 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Mark Walford when fifth of 13 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 55 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce.
Dual AW winner over this trip in Britain; fair fifth over further at Clonmel last time.
7
(7) Trishuli River (9/2 +10%)
Trishuli River

4.5
9/2(+10%)
(7) Trishuli River 9/2, Excellent second of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, running on. Tongue strap on 1st time. Lightly raced and could improve again.
Hadn't shown much prior to well-backed second on AW debut; leading contender; tongue-tie.
10
(10) Stop On Red (11/1 -10%)
Stop On Red

11
11/1(-10%)
(10) Stop On Red 11/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in August. Respectable fifth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 28/1) 20 days ago. Difficult ask.
Three-time winner here for Jimmy Coogan and has been in good form on turf for current yard.
4
(4) Circles (16/1 -33%)
Circles

16
16/1(-33%)
(4) Circles 16/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8f) 40 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor but doesn't appear to be in the form to capitalise.
Back-to-back C&D wins in February; out of form lately but yard had 1-2 here on Friday.
8
(8) Havana Notion (16/5 +77%)
Havana Notion

3.2
16/5(+77%)
(8) Havana Notion 16/5, Winner at Tipperary in July. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, 7/1) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not firing at present.
Turf winner over 5f; fair C&D form in the spring but others preferred over this trip.
3
(3) Nibras Rainbow (20/1 -43%)
Nibras Rainbow

20
20/1(-43%)
(3) Nibras Rainbow 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft, 50/1) 43 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not discounted.
7f winner on Polytrack at Newcastle last year and ran well at Listowel last time.
2
(2) Irish Rumour (22/1 +33%)
Irish Rumour

22
22/1(+33%)
(2) Irish Rumour 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Thurles (8f, soft) 27 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Plenty to find on form.
Promising fourth on handicap bow at Leopardstown; soft ground may not have suited latest.
13
(13) Sadiqaa (25/1 -39%)
Sadiqaa

25
25/1(-39%)
(13) Sadiqaa 25/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft). Off 118 days. Tongue strap back on. Potentially well handicapped.
Third over C&D last year and touched off at Down Royal in the summer; four months off.
11
(11) Cherry Bloom (28/1 -75%)
Cherry Bloom

28
28/1(-75%)
(11) Cherry Bloom 28/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. 16/1, below form sixteenth of 25 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 56 days ago.
Beaten a nose over C&D in April and has won on turf since; back from a break.
6
(6) The Fog Horn (28/1 -56%)
The Fog Horn

28
28/1(-56%)
(6) The Fog Horn 28/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Gowran in August. 28/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Dual 7f winner at Gowran this summer; not seen at her best in three runs here.
12
(12) Poet's Pride (28/1 -56%)
Poet's Pride

28
28/1(-56%)
(12) Poet's Pride 28/1, C&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6f) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Three wins at this venue; fully exposed but ran creditably over 6f here in September.
14
(14) Static Charge (80/1 -60%)
Static Charge

80
80/1(-60%)
(14) Static Charge 80/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 100/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 40 days ago.
Maiden not beaten far over 1m here last time and second in C&D nursery but hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The money came for TRISHULI RIVER on all-weather debut over C&D and Shane Crawley's filly showed that the support was not misplaced when finishing second. She's not as well drawn this time but that latest run was a big step forward and she can go one better off a 2lb higher mark with a tongue-tie now fitted. Nibras Rainbow was a winner over this trip on the Polytrack surface at Newcastle last year and ran her best race for current connections when fourth at Listowel last time. Pulse Of Shanghai has been running well over sprint trips but is a three-time winner over C&D and is another that has to enter calculations.

TRISHULI RIVER found improvement when second over C&D last time and a tongue strap could bring about further progress, so she's preferred to the in-form Pulse of Shanghai, with Geological also considered.

The money came for TRISHULI RIVER on AW debut and she duly took a big step forward. Now fitted with a tongue-tie, she can land this.


17:05 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
(12) Fairytale Princess (Evens +56%)
Fairytale Princess

0
Evens(+56%)
(12) Fairytale Princess Evens, Winner here in September. 6/5, good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago. Capable of going one better.
Won over 10.5f here in September and narrowly beaten over C&D a week later; obvious chance.
5
(5) Alfalfa (11/4 +0%)
Alfalfa

2.75
11/4(+0%)
(5) Alfalfa 11/4, 7/2, very good second of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 1 day ago (first past the post but subsequently disqualified). Another bold show likely.
Demoted from first for causing interference at Curragh yesterday; well held only AW start.
9
(9) Wajaaha (13/2 +24%)
Wajaaha

6.5
13/2(+24%)
(9) Wajaaha 13/2, C&D winner. Very good second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 28/1) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Enters calculations.
C&D winner a year ago and was second over 10.5f here last time.
4
(4) Zileo (15/2 +53%)
Zileo

7.5
15/2(+53%)
(4) Zileo 15/2, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 12/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Thurles (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs to bounce back.
Stays 2m and plenty of placed form on turf but not shown his best at this venue.
10
(10) Cara Susanna (18/1 -13%)
Cara Susanna

18
18/1(-13%)
(10) Cara Susanna 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in maiden (4/1) at Roscommon (11.7f, good). Off 153 days. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Beaten 4l in C&D handicap in April; back from five months off with tongue-tie added.
7
(7) Gracesolution (18/1 -125%)
Gracesolution

18
18/1(-125%)
(7) Gracesolution 18/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D. Off 112 days. Should be on the premises if she's tuned up.
Dual turf winner and runner-up three times over C&D last winter; back from a break.
6
(6) Jake Peter (25/1 -194%)
Jake Peter

25
25/1(-194%)
(6) Jake Peter 25/1, Course winner. Won 9-runner handicap (18/1) at Killarney (14.2f, good) 69 days ago. Not an obvious sort to follow up.
Grand dual-purpose horse has won here; successful over 1m6f at Killarney in August.
8
(8) Nomenclature (33/1 +0%)
Nomenclature

33
33/1(+0%)
(8) Nomenclature 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive.
Not beaten far in Listowel maiden two starts back but tailed off last time; AW debut.
2
(2) Bring Us Paradise (40/1 -60%)
Bring Us Paradise

40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Bring Us Paradise 40/1, C&D winner. 66/1, last of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Plenty to prove at present.
Won over C&D last year and fourth off 7lb higher mark here in March.
13
(13) Cosmic Lady (50/1 -213%)
Cosmic Lady

50
50/1(-213%)
(13) Cosmic Lady 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good) 64 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
Ran okay in first two maidens; dam won on AW so interesting on handicap debut.
14
(14) Brave Thought (50/1 -52%)
Brave Thought

50
50/1(-52%)
(14) Brave Thought 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy.
Well beaten on handicap debut at Punchestown and steps up in trip.
1
(1) Magnetic North (66/1 -100%)
Magnetic North

66
66/1(-100%)
(1) Magnetic North 66/1, 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Ballinrobe in July. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 12 in claimer at this course (10.7f) 12 days ago.
Good strike-rate on turf but never won on AW and well held here lately.
11
(11) Emperor Of Silk (80/1 -142%)
Emperor Of Silk

80
80/1(-142%)
(11) Emperor Of Silk 80/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Anthony Mullins when eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 40 days ago. Others preferred.
Third over C&D in March; beaten 6l over shorter trip here when last seen.
3
(3) Mille Miglia (150/1 -275%)
Mille Miglia

150
150/1(-275%)
(3) Mille Miglia 150/1, 100/1, fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 22 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Up against it.
1m4f winner at Kempton when trained in Britain; poor form Flat and hurdles in Ireland.
LTO Selection:

17:05 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

WAJAAHA was a useful dual-purpose performer for Charles Byrnes and ran his best race for current connections when second over an extended 1m2f here last time. Dan King got a good tune out of the eight-year-old on that occasion and retains the partnership on the C&D winner who might be able to defy a 4lb higher mark. Fairytale Princess was a ready winner over a shorter trip here before being narrowly denied over C&D. She's likely to contend from just a 1lb higher mark. Cosmic Lady ran okay in a couple of maidens and is fitted with cheekpieces for her handicap debut. Both her dam and grandam were all-weather winners which makes her of interest on her first visit here.

FAIRYTALE PRINCESS is on an upward curve and only found one too good over C&D last time, so she's fancied to get back to winning ways. Alfalfa is regarded as the main threat ahead of Wajaaha.

The progressive Fairytale Princess has obvious claims but WAJAAHA ran really well here under King last time and is the selection


17:35 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Celtic Revival (4/1 -60%)
Celtic Revival

4
4/1(-60%)
(2) Celtic Revival 4/1, Proved better than ever when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (10/3) 33 days ago, driven out. Nudged up 5 lb but seems sure to give another good account.
Four C&D wins this year and Ryan rides him brilliantly; every chance up 5lb for latest win.
14
(14) Velvet And Vine (4/1 +56%)
Velvet And Vine

4
4/1(+56%)
(14) Velvet And Vine 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who shaped well when third of 8 in claimer (10/3) at Gowran (8f, good) 56 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving G. M. Lyons.
Third over 1m in Gowran claimer; up in trip for AW debut.
1
(1) Maralinga (7/2 +0%)
Maralinga

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(1) Maralinga 7/2, Scored at Tipperary in September and ran creditably from a 10 lb higher mark when fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 12 days ago.
Won over this trip at Tipperary and 10.5f was a bit sharp for him here last time.
7
(7) Oranmore (9/1 +25%)
Oranmore

9
9/1(+25%)
(7) Oranmore 9/1, Winner at Bellewstown in July but was below form when ninth of 17 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft) 62 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Pipped over C&D in the spring and 1m6f winner at Bellewstown in July; held since.
10
(10) Curious Bride (11/1 -10%)
Curious Bride

11
11/1(-10%)
(10) Curious Bride 11/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Down Royal (18f, good to firm) 54 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Has placed form here and stays a lot farther; might get into the money under Lee.
11
(11) Picpoul (12/1 +0%)
Picpoul

12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Picpoul 12/1, C&D winner who failed to build on the promise of last run when only seventh of 14 in C&D handicap when last seen 9 months ago. Market useful on this return to action.
Dual C&D winner but has been off nine months so entitled to come on for the run.
4
(4) Believe In Science (14/1 -40%)
Believe In Science

14
14/1(-40%)
(4) Believe In Science 14/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 9/1, not seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 17 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Not taken lightly.
Maiden was third over 1m5f at Leopardstown in June but well held since; AW debut.
5
(5) Ghumama (14/1 +0%)
Ghumama

14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Ghumama 14/1, Course winner who ran better than for a while when sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 12 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark and can't be dismissed.
Dual winner here over 10.5f but needs to step up on recent efforts.
13
(13) Grey Fable (15/2 +53%)
Grey Fable

7.5
15/2(+53%)
(13) Grey Fable 15/2, 12/1, ran below form when seventh of 20 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
Second over 1m4f at Roscommon and some creditable efforts since; chance if taking to AW.
16
(16) Humtaza (25/1 -79%)
Humtaza

25
25/1(-79%)
(16) Humtaza 25/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 7/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. RESERVE.
Second to My Mate Mozzie in 1m4f turf maiden but well held since; AW debut; reserve.
8
(8) Sky Legend (28/1 -75%)
Sky Legend

28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Sky Legend 28/1, 18/1, one of lesser efforts when ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago.
Maiden was third over C&D in January; beaten 6l here last time.
9
(9) Humanitarian (33/1 +0%)
Humanitarian

33
33/1(+0%)
(9) Humanitarian 33/1, Quirky sort. who was too free when 5½ lengths eighth of 14 to Celtic Revival in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 33 days ago.
Formerly classy but operating at lower level nowadays; well held by Celtic Revival lately.
6
(6) Storm Steps (40/1 -60%)
Storm Steps

40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Storm Steps 40/1, 3-time C&D winner who offered little after 11 months off at Cork (12f, good to soft) 63 days ago, slowly away. Work to do.
Three-time C&D winner; had been off long time before running down the field at Cork.
12
(12) Navajo River (50/1 -52%)
Navajo River

50
50/1(-52%)
(12) Navajo River 50/1, Winner of a Roscommon maiden in August but has yet to reproduce that form.
200-1 maiden winner on turf but well held first two handicaps; just second try on AW.
LTO Selection:

17:35 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

GREY FABLE has been a little disappointing since finishing second over this trip at Roscommon in May but is a possible improver switching to this surface for the first time. Sheila Lavery's grey is related to several all-weather winners and may be able to see out his race a bit better on the Polytrack. Celtic Revival is going for his fifth C&D victory of the year and 5lb claimer James Ryan knows him inside out at this stage. The four-year-old has the knack of not winning by too far and has every chance off a 5lb higher mark than for his latest victory in September. Maralinga was a winner over this trip at Tipperary before finishing fourth over 1m2f here. He'll be suited by stepping back up in trip and represents a yard that continues in great form.

BELIEVE IN SCIENCE remains winless following 17 attempts now, but he's edged further down the weights and is worth one more chance to capitalise having not been seen to best effect the last twice. Celtic Revival is running consistently well and seems sure to give another good account, with Ghumama another to consider having run better than for a while on her most recent outing.

C&D specialist Celtic Revival will take beating but maybe GREY FABLE, who has fair turf form, can thwart him if taking to the AW


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