Dundalk Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-27

There were 340 Races on across 40 meetings. There was 9 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 9 races at Benalla first race 03:30, 7 races at Bowen first race 04:51, 8 races at Busan first race 03:50, 2 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 7 races at Charles Town first race 01:25, 11 races at Churchill Downs first race 01:23, 18 races at Club Hipico first race 16:40, 8 races at Coleraine first race 03:45, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 8 races at Dundalk first race 16:40, 9 races at Fairview first race 10:30, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 8 races at Greyville first race 14:30, 9 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 8 races at Haydock first race 13:43, 2 races at Hipo Chile first race 01:00, 11 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:20, 9 races at Las Piedras first race 18:00, 10 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Lismore first race 03:34, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:05, 3 races at Meadowlands first race 00:00, 8 races at Moonee Valley first race 09:15, 8 races at Mysore first race 09:00, 8 races at Nantes first race 10:45, 7 races at Newmarket first race 13:50, 15 races at Palermo first race 17:30, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 9 races at Saint-Cloud first race 12:05, 8 races at Santa Anita first race 21:00, 8 races at Scone first race 03:55, 12 races at Sonoda first race 06:25, 7 races at Sunshine Coast first race 09:00, 9 races at Taif first race 14:05, 8 races at Toulouse first race 15:17, 9 races at Vincennes first race 17:23, 9 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:15, 9 races at Woodbine first race 01:13, 6 races at Worcester first race 14:00, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 16:40 Dundalk Friday Night Lights At Dundalk Claiming Maiden IRE 6f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Heir Island	3	Wayne Lordan	T J O'Mara	Sent off at 33-1 and finished last of eight after missing the break at Down Royal on debut three weeks ago; should be more streetwise now but can only be watched after that initial effort.
(8) Short Change	5	Jack Cleary	Thomas Dowling	Best run in maidens came on debut here over 7f in February; beaten just over 7l in both his handicaps; tongue tie goes on; might outrun his likely odds but hard to make a solid case for him winning.
(6) Chief Of State	3	J M Sheridan	J F Levins	Blew the start and finished last on debut over 5f here last December; not seen since and is best watched on his first run back after a gelding operation; cheekpieces go on.
(10) Veracidad	3	Rory Mulligan	Anthony McCann	Showed a bit of potential as a 2yo but has lost her way this season for Anthony McCann; failed to beat a rival home when beaten 29l and 11.5l on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the returning visor sparking a revival; can only watch.
(9) Rhythm And Moves	3	Killian Leonard	Noel C Kelly	Well-beaten in three starts, two of them coming over hurdles; makes AW debut and is difficult to fancy; tongue tie is applied.
(3) Adam's Boy	4	Keithen Kennedy	Michael J Browne	Big improvement on latest in first-time blinkers (retained) when beaten just 2l into fifth of 17 at Cork (7f, good to firm); that was a handicap off 47 and he is not well-treated by the conditions of this race on AW debut; outside place claims but others preferred.
(4) My Girl Sioux	4	Andrew Slattery	Andrew Slattery	Long-standing maiden was well-beaten in a 6f handicap at Laytown last time out; has run well here over 5f and 6f on a number of occasions and she can't be completely discounted, albeit she would be getting a lot more weight from Ateensoix in a handicap.
(7) Hezahunk	5	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	Is 0-25; a nose defeat in a C&D claimer back in March is the closest he has come to shedding his maiden tag; poor effort on latest at Laytown but return to this venue is a plus and while he is only rated 47, if he repeated the form of his last two C&D runs he could go close.
(5) Ace In The Pack	3	Chris Hayes	Kevin Prendergast	Best effort came in a maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good) when third but was still beaten 7.5l; no impact in first two handicaps and official rating of 58 may flatter him; tongue tie goes on; chance at the weights but his last two runs are off-putting.
(2) Ateenosix	3	Ronan Whelan	M Halford & T Collins	Sets the standard on form and is the highest rated with a mark of 67; beaten 4.5l into fourth on sole try at 6f here back in April; finished 5l behind the winner when third in a 7f maiden here last month; drops back in trip and has leading claims with Ronan Whelan back on board.

This won't take much winning. The top rated ATEENOSIX (nap) is well treated by the conditions of the race and this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark. Hezahunk and My Girl Sioux have both run well over C&D before and could give the selection most to think about. [Dave Stephens]

Race 2: 17:15 Dundalk View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap IRE 6f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(5) Bruce Lightning	3	Paddy Harnett	Patrick Martin	Won over C&D in February but was below form thrice since and needs his best after a break with a tongue-tie added.
(7) Land Lover	3	Darragh O'Sullivan	Denis Gerard Hogan	Won on turf earlier in season at Sligo and some decent efforts in defeat after; has to rebound after a below par run four days ago at Fairyhouse.
(8) Speedwood	3	Jamie Powell	Eddie & Patrick Harty	Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best.
(12) No Speed Limit	9	Rory Mulligan	Patrick J McKenna	Five-time AW winner is yet to score this year but can improve from his Laytown run last time after an absence.
(13) Sister Lola	7	Jack Cleary	Adrian Sexton	Four AW wins but has been mostly well beaten this year for this yard; not much appeal from 5lb out of the handicap.
(4) Manhattan Dreamer	3	Robert Whearty	Adrian Murray	Won a 7f maiden here in January on third start but was poor in Listed company when last seen; has a long absence to overcome but has a shout if at his best.
(6) Velvet Skies	3	Wesley Joyce	Michael Mulvany	Nursery winner last year on turf has run well at times in defeat since, including at this track; has come down the handicap so has a chance if back to form with blinkers added.
(9) Theriverrunsdeep	8	Sam Coen	Seamus G O'Donnell	Five-time course winner won on turf last month for the first time; has to rebound from a poor Fairyhouse run 4 days ago.
(2) Revenite	4	Wayne Hassett	P F McEnery	Two wins in UK but regressive in last year; put up a decent stable debut at Laytown over this trip after a 170-day absence so considered with improvement likely.
(3) James Henry	5	Scott McCullagh	Leanne Breen	Dual AW winner, including over C&D; put in a fine 5f run at the Curragh when 3rd on comeback but was too keen at 7f here last week; has a chance if settling better today.
(10) Eruption	5	James Ryan	Matthew J Smith	Two turf wins this year, at Sligo and Bellewstown; competes off a lower AW mark but that is for a reason as his form here is not as good.
(1) Collective Power	6	Sorcha Woods	Edward Lynam	Four of his seven wins have been here; this rider was aboard for his last score (C&D) back in February; several fine turf runs lately, notably when beaten in a blanket finish at Navan last week; a major player back here.
(11) I'm Spartacus	3	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	Dual AW winner last year in UK; ran a cracker at Fairyhouse four days ago over this trip and can be a player if repeating that.

Just denied in a blanket finish at Navan last week, COLLECTIVE POWER is off the same mark today and can claim his fifth course win. James Henry was too keen over 7f here a week ago and should settle better back at this trip so is a big danger. Revenite can improve from his recent stable debut at Laytown, while I'm Spartacus is a player if repeating his Fairyhouse second of four days ago. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 3: 17:45 Dundalk Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies' Maiden IRE 7f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(2) Cala Margarida	2	James Ryan	T G McCourt	Similar level of form in both starts to date; makes AW debut; will qualify for a handicap mark after this.
(8) Ms Highway	2	Wayne Hassett	Adrian Murray	One of two runners for yard; 1,500 euros yearling finished last of six at odds of 66-1 on her debut over 5f here back in April; off since and can only be watched on her return upped in trip.
(7) Miss Ariana	2	Chris Hayes	William Durkan	Beat a couple of these in a Leopardstown barrier trial; 40-1 for debut at Cork where it looked like the 8f trip stretched her; drop back to 7f a positive and she could outrun her likely odds on her AW debut if handling the track.
(9) Sarahmae	2	J M Sheridan	Denis Gerard Hogan	Finished seventh of 13 at 125-1 on her debut at Galway (7f, yielding), 11.5l behind the winner Bubbling; that wasn't a bad effort but she'll probably need more to be competitive in this; others preferred.
(1) Bella Kumari	2	Seamie Heffernan	Ciaran Murphy	Cost 20,000gns as a yearling; first foal; unraced dam closely related to 5f winner Blitz, half-sister to Prolific (6f 2yo Group 2), out of 1m winning half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 2 winner Atlantis Prince; Churchill filly showed minor promise in a 7f barrier trial (just behind Miss Ariana and Hollys Graces); well-drawn here but probably best watched.
(11) Temps Leve	2	Declan McDonogh	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Second of two runners for yard; was sent off at 12-1 for her debut at Down Royal (7f, good) and finished tenth of 14; is a fair bit of stamina in her pedigree and she may be seen to better effect when stepping up in trip.
(6) I Can Imagine	2	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	One of two runners for top yard and looks the first-string on jockey bookings; was 11-1 when finishing in the middle of the pack on debut at Navan earlier this month; inexpensive purchase is in good hands but may need more time.
(5) Hollys Graces	2	W J Lee	Henry De Bromhead	Cost 42,000 euros as a yearling; eighth foal; sister to 1m4f winner Call Me Sweetheart (RPR 79), closely related to four winners inc Love Potion (1m AW 2yo; 94); dam 1m2f winner (92), out of sister to champion 2yo Xaar; split two of these rivals when a tenderly handled fourth in a 7f turf barrier trial; has ability and is an interesting debutante.
(3) Dramatic	2	Jack Cleary	A P O'Brien	First of two runners for yard; $1,500,000 foal; eleventh foal; half-sister to six winners inc Honor Code (US 1m/1m1f Grade 1; RPR 126), Noble Tune (US 8.5f turf Grade 2; 114) and Declaration Of Peace (5f 2yo inc AW/US Listed; 108); dam US 5.5f turf stakes winner; regally-bred daughter of Medaglia d'Oro from top yard and has to be considered under good 7lb claimer; blinkered.
(12) Varner	2	Robert Whearty	Adrian Murray	Second runner for yard; officially rated 80 and has been highly tried; best effort when sixth of 9, beaten 7l, in a Curragh Group 2 (6f, good) in June; disappointing in a 6.5f Leopardstown maiden subsequently and well beaten in a Group 3 on latest in July; tries a new trip on AW debut; sets the standard on form but hard to be overly confident.
(4) Head To Head	2	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	Wootton Bassett filly; second of two for yard; half-sister to Canadian 7f turf winner War Strategy; dam 7f 2yo Group 3 winner (RPR 106), sister to Group 1 winners Gleneagles (7f/1m), Marvellous (1m), Happily (7f/1m) and Joan Of Arc (10.5f), out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; top pedigree, leading yard and entered in the Gr 1 Filllies' Mile; shortlisted.
(10) Say Yes To Dreams	2	Gavin Ryan	Donnacha Aidan O'Brien	All three runs so far at Naas; second over 5f on debut in June and then beaten 5l in a Listed heat (5f, yielding) a month later; runner-up in a 6f maiden there on latest; her sister has won over 7f so the step up in trip could suit; obvious chance if acting on this track on AW debut.

The standard setters on form are Say Yes To Dreams and Varner who both bring stakes experience into the race. The Ballydoyle debutantes Dramatic and Fillies' Mile entrant Head To Head are exquisitely bred and it would be no surprise if either of them took this. However, there was a lot to like about how HOLLYS GRACES travelled through her barrier trial, she is related to a Dundalk debut winner and she is a speculative selection on her racecourse bow. Miss Ariana is another one that could run well at a price dropped back to 7f after seemingly not getting home over 1m at Cork. [Dave Stephens]

Race 4: 18:15 Dundalk Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div I) IRE 1m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(11) Deuteronomy	5	Nicola Burns	R P Burns	Maiden after 20 starts is officially rated only 40 and has to find improvement from somewhere.
(9) Ocean Bliss	3	N G McCullagh	Daniel James Murphy	Maiden ran well in defeat several times this year when trained in UK, including on AW; however, was poor on debut for this yard and cheekpieces need to work.
(10) Thegooseiscooked	7	Seamie Heffernan	Gerard Keane	Dual-purpose maiden isn't easy to fancy on return from a long absence for a new yard.
(13) Turbo Sprint	4	Chris Hayes	John C McConnell	Maiden was fourth over C&D before a close third at Musselburgh last month; way below his best at Clonmel last time and has to rebound.
(16) Portmagee	4		Adrian McGuinness	Second reserve; regressive maiden has to find improvement from somewhere on AW debut
(15) Eastern Wind	5		T G McCourt	First reserve; three-time turf winner has been well beaten on last three starts and has to return to earlier form.
(14) Exceeding	3	Jimmy Dalton	Andrew Slattery	Maiden has yet to finish in the first three and has to find improvement from somewhere.
(12) Sunset Nova	8	Andrew Slattery	Andrew Slattery	Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.
(6) Aisling Oscar	3	Danny Sheehy	Craig O'Neill	Two nursery wins here last winter, including over C&D; found life tougher on turf but some decent runs in defeat; cheekpieces added back on AW.
(5) Miami Sunshine	3	Robert Whearty	Adrian Murray	Maiden has been placed a few times, including over C&D last year; about 8l third in a Gowran maiden last week; has a shout if repeating that form.
(7) Viva Voce	7	Jack Cleary	Tom McGuinness	Six wins in UK, including three on AW; has run well a few times lately for this yard having dropped down the weights; respected.
(1) Rampage	5	James Ryan	T G McCourt	Dual turf winner has run well at times in defeat this year while dropping down the handicap; has form over this surface; needs a bit more.
(2) Thompson Gunner	3	Adam Caffrey	Cian Hughes	Showed ability on the first of three maiden starts; ran well in a C&D handicap last week against the rapidly improving Marble Angel (runs in Div II); go close if repeating that form.
(8) Royal Tribute	6	Siobhan Rutledge	John C McConnell	Dual winner, including over 7f at this track; best run for this yard when second at Bellewstown last time (rider dropped whip); one to consider.
(4) Mary Bagot	3	Ronan Whelan	M Halford & T Collins	Won over C&D in March but has been below that level twice since; had an excuse on soft ground at Killarney when last seen; has a shout if ready after her absence.
(3) Church Mountain	6	J M Sheridan	Denis Gerard Hogan	Three-time turf winner over this trip has dropped in the handicap this year while running well at times; solid runner-up at Punchestown last time; has a shout if as effective on AW.

Having bumped into the rapidly improving Marble Angel over C&D last week, THOMPSON GUNNER is unlikely to meet as well-treated a rival today so can get off the mark. Royal Tribute, Viva Voce and Church Mountain are likely to run well. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 5: 18:45 Dundalk Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (Div II) IRE 1m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(7) Mysterious Maestro	4	Wesley Joyce	Thomas Cleary	AW winner in UK but was 10l behind Marble Angel on return (second start for this yard) and has to improve plenty.
(8) Stella Acclamata	4	J M Sheridan	Keith Henry Clarke	Beaten a long way in three maidens and has to improve loads even dropping to handicaps.
(10) Back O' The Net	8	Seamie Heffernan	Sabrina J Harty	Dual-purpose maiden hasn't run on the level in a long time and makes no appeal.
(11) Esticky End	6	Jack Cleary	Tom McGuinness	Three wins when trained in UK; Irish form leaves him with plenty to find and others preferred.
(15) Deed Pole	4	James Ryan	Cian Hughes	Reserve; AW winner in UK was well beaten in two starts for this yard; needs a return to best.
(6) Blue Poppy	3	Chris Hayes	D K Weld	Poor on handicap debut last time at Killarney but that was on soft ground and can be more competitive today on this sound surface.
(12) Glencullen	4	Gavin Ryan	Ms Joanna Morgan	Posted a good run when third over 7f at Fairyhouse this year; might not have stayed further last twice; cheekpieces replace blinkers.
(14) Dynamite Defense	3	Killian Leonard	Denis Gerard Hogan	Best handicap run when 2nd at Punchestown last time over 1m1f; this trip probably suits better and can be involved again.
(13) Bridge The Gap	3	N G McCullagh	Daniel James Murphy	Maiden has run well at times this year but was 9l behind Rock Etoile at Gowran last time and needs more on AW debut.
(9) Hope And Innocence	4	Alyse Clarke	T G McCourt	Maiden after 20 starts but was runner-up to Marble Angel last time; 6lb better off so should get closer to that rival but isn't progressive.
(5) Higher Kingdom	7	Donagh O'Connor	John C McConnell	Five AW wins but has been badly regressive in last year and not easy to fancy even off an appealing-looking mark.
(4) Special Angel	3	Robert Whearty	Adrian Murray	Was runner-up to Marble Angel over C&D before winning at Tipperary over 1m1f; is up 7lb from that but should be competitive again.
(1) Rock Etoile	6	Sam Coen	Andrew Slattery	Won over C&D last month and at Gowran six days ago over this trip (by 3l); is 9lb higher now which demands a fair bit more but is respected.
(3) Comfort Line	7	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	Six wins, including three over C&D, with the latest coming in July; was beaten 3l over C&D by Marble Angel last time; is 8lb better off and can get closer today.
(2) Marble Angel	4	Wayne Hassett	A Oliver	Rapidly improving mare since she was stepped up to this trip on AW; has won twice over C&D lately, beating some of these rivals while doing so; is up 7lb but respected again despite wide draw.

Though penalised 7lb for her second C&D win last week, MARBLE ANGEL is still progressive and can bring up the three-timer. Hope And Innocence, Comfort Line and Special Angel are all better off with the selection from recent encounters and can give her a race, as can Rock Etoile. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 6: 19:15 Dundalk William Hill Top Price Guarantee Diamond Stakes (Listed Race) IRE 1m 2f 150y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) Fiver Friday	4	Wayne Hassett	Paul Traynor	Four-time winner, latest coming off 84 in a 10.5f handicap at Naas last month; well-beaten upped to 1m5f at Ayr off revised mark of 90 six days ago; drop back to this distance will suit but this looks ambitious on AW debut.
(4) Ameerat Jumaira	4	Ronan Whelan	M Halford & T Collins	Took the scalp of Star Harbour over C&D last month off 79; followed that with a 1m4f turf win at the Curragh off 81; beaten 9l off revised mark at Leopardstown latest; much worse off at weights with Star Harbour now and has a bit to find to be competitive in this company.
(5) Chantilly	3	Jack Cleary	A P O'Brien	One of two runners for yard; 1-10 on the Flat; potential as a 2yo and duly off the mark on seasonal return at Leopardstown in May on heavy ground off 85 (1m2f); good run in hot Newbury handicap on next run but last couple of efforts not as good; stable probably has a better chance with Platoon.
(8) Thalara	4	Declan McDonogh	Henry De Bromhead	Off for nearly two years after promising debut over 7f at the Curragh; 5-1 for return for new yard at Gowran (9.5f, good) in June and duly obliged despite her jockey reporting that she rolled right under pressure; off 103 days since but she clearly goes well fresh; not dismissed but she'll need to improve to win this on her AW debut.
(10) Madam Celeste	3	Gary Carroll	G M Lyons	Second runner for stable; beaten a neck in a 10.5f Naas Group 3 after winning her maiden here over 1m; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when behind Bellezza in a 10.5f Listed heat at Naas in June; out of her depth in the Irish Oaks last time but this a lot more suitable and she's proven on this surface; interesting.
(2) Take Heart	4	Shane B Kelly	J P Murtagh	Won over 10f at Goodwood on his penultimate start off 95; far too keen early on latest outing when beaten 5l off his revised mark of 99 at the Curragh; won his maiden here (1m) last year so acts on the surface and he is not out of this if he settles better.
(9) Bellezza	3	Chris Hayes	G M Lyons	One of two runners for yard; consistent form in Listed company at 10.5f to 13f this season before being outclassed in a Group 2 at the Curragh on latest start; she should be a lot more comfortable in this company and she looks capable of picking up more black type if taking to the surface on her AW bow.
(7) Platoon	3	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	Second runner for yard; Galileo colt made a winning debut over 1m at Leopardstown last month; now makes his AW debut but his dam won twice at this track so he should act on the surface; moves up in trip for his first try in stakes company and can't be discounted for leading yard; looks the first-string on jockey bookings.
(1) Star Harbour	6	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	In excellent form; has won three of his last five starts, including the Ragusa premier handicap at the Curragh off 96; narrowly denied by Ameerat Jumaira over C&D last month but much better off at weights with that rival now; 0-12 on the AW but can't be discounted in current mood.
(3) Bright Stripes	3	W J Lee	A Oliver	Top rated in here at 107; running well in higher grades on his last few starts; his last try in Listed company resulted in victory at the Curragh (1m, soft); was only beaten 3.5l in a Group 2 on latest and he has to hold big claims here if handling the surface on AW debut.

A case can be made for a few of these. Platoon steps up in grade after his maiden win and his dam won twice here so he makes the shortlist, as do the in-form Star Harbour and Bright Stripes. Course maiden winner Take Heart has a chance if settling better than he did at the Curragh last time and Bellezza is another with claims down in grade. However, it might be worth taking a chance on her stablemate, course winner MADAM CELESTE. She was outclassed in the Irish Oaks but she was a shade unlucky when behind Bellezza at Naas on her penultimate start and she could turn that form around on this surface. [Dave Stephens]

Race 7: 19:45 Dundalk William Hill Committed To Top Prices Dundalk Handicap IRE 1m 2f 150y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(7) Yes Oui Si	3	Scott McCullagh	Mrs John Harrington	Rated 77 on the strength of her third behind Grateful and Mother Nature in a 1m4f Curragh maiden; has failed to reproduce that in three runs since at 1m1f to 1m5f; cheekpieces and tongue tie combination now tried for her handicap debut; others appeal more.
(8) Enough Already	8	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	Three-time AW winner for Lee Carter at Lingfield when trained in England; those wins came at 1m and 1m2f off marks of 75, 74 and 75; yet to hit form for current yard but is down to 70 and has his first run on the AW for Ado McGuinness; well-handicapped, shaped ok over an inadequate trip on latest and could go well.
(6) Annexation	8	Robyn Donaghue-Leahy	Henry De Bromhead	Dual-purpose; 2-8 on the AW with both those wins coming here over 1m, including a handicap off 76; 6lb lower now and his last run at Navan over 1m was not devoid of promise; stepping back up in trip will suit and he has each-way claims.
(4) Natural Ruler	3	Shane B Kelly	J P Murtagh	Has placed form at this track; won a 1m4f handicap off 75 at Fairyhouse when last sighted in June; off since and has had a gelding operation; got a 6lb hike for that last win and this drop back to 10.5f not certain to suit on the evidence of his last couple of runs.
(2) Gibbs Island	3	Wayne Hassett	A Oliver	One of two runners for yard; hasn't been far away in four of his last six starts; was just 0.75l behind a next time out winner on latest when fifth of 16 at Navan off 82 (1m, good); has placed form at this trip; makes his AW debut with a talented 5lb claimer in the plate and he isn't discounted.
(5) Ozark Daze	3	W J Lee	A Oliver	First-time tongue tie (retained) seemed to have a positive effect over C&D on latest; finished 1.5l behind Psalm in third and was giving 7lb to that rival; gets 4lb from him here and that could be enough for him to turn that form around; leading claims.
(1) Psalm	3	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a C&D maiden last week (Ozark Daze behind); much worse off at the weights with that rival back in handicap company; should go well again at a track he likes but may struggle to uphold form with Ozark Daze.
(3) Ridhaz	3	Ronan Whelan	M Halford & T Collins	Has had a gelding operation since his 2.5l C&D fourth behind Ameerat Jumaira 43 days ago from 2lb out of the handicap; that form has been franked by the winner and runner up since and he races off a 5lb lower mark here; has to be considered.

A wide-open handicap. Psalm will be popular after his win here last week but this looks tougher. OZARK DAZE was 1.5l behind Psalm in that contest and an 11lb swing in the weights may enable him to turn that form around. The handicapper has given Ridhaz a big chance and Gibbs Island is another one that can't be discounted. The well-handicapped Enough Already could go well at a bigger price. [Dave Stephens]

Race 8: 20:15 Dundalk Dual Racing Friday Nights Handicap IRE 1m 4f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(8) A Daughtersdelight	3	Patrick McGettigan	Patrick Magee	Maiden ran respectably in a Roscommon conditions race and Fairyhouse claimer in May, both over approx' 1m2f; cheekpieces on for return; probably best watched.
(10) Katzoff	7	Shay Wallace	J Morrison	Maiden after 34 rules starts has been disappointing in jumps races the last twice and doesn't make much appeal.
(14) Ballinahulla	3	Robert Whearty	Conor David Maxwell	Second runner for yard; went close when just denied over 1m5f at Down Royal but found 1m1f too short at Punchestown since; a squeak if bouncing back.
(1) Tomahawk King	4	Scott McCullagh	Micky Fenton	AW winner over 7f when trained in UK; best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m2f at Cork in May; below that form since and needs a resurgence.
(4) Pomeriggio	3	Shane B Kelly	Peter Fahey	Sole win came in a 7f claimer at this track last December; lost her form over various trips over the summer and needs a resurgence up markedly in distance.
(17) Explorers Way	5		Patrick Martin	Third reserve; four-time AW winner scored on turf at Down Royal earlier this season, all over shorter; has run well at this trip before so has to be considered.
(9) Designer Cailin	6	Keithen Kennedy	Patrick Martin	Dual winner here over 7f in 2021; fine run at Gowran in July but disappointing back here last twice.
(12) Sunny Dude	4	J M Sheridan	D Buckley	Ran respectably in defeat at this track last winter but below that level on turf last twice; others preferred.
(15) Inchiquin Maid	5	Adam Caffrey	David Kenneth Budds	First reserve; dual-purpose maiden after 26 starts; has run well on AW in the past but needs to find some more.
(16) Glyde Ranger	4		T G McCourt	Second reserve; sole win came over 1m5f on soft ground at Sligo last year; ran a cracker over 1m2f at this venue last time and has to be respected up in trip.
(6) Vivacious Lady	3	Ronan Whelan	M Halford & T Collins	Best run when fourth in a 1m Gowran maiden in June; disappointing in a 1m2f Naas handicap last time and has to do much better on AW bow.
(2) Areana	5	James Ryan	Conor David Maxwell	Maiden but ran respectably on all four starts at this track last winter, including latter two runs over this C&D; if he can match that form after a long absence for new yard then has a shout.
(13) Waystar	3	Siobhan Rutledge	John C McConnell	Solid efforts in defeat on last three starts on turf; might not have stayed 1m6f at Navan last time; needs to do a bit more but considered; has some AW form.
(11) Stepdance	4	W J Lee	Henry De Bromhead	Maiden put up a solid effort on return over 1m2f at this track but was below that form back here last time when got upset in the stalls; a squeak if the hood and tongue-tie keep her settled.
(3) Figurehead	7	Jack Cleary	Michael G Cleary	Dual-purpose maiden after 31 starts; ran well several times over 2m at this venue last winter plus over this trip on turf lately; has to find some more.
(7) Epaulawn	6	Seamie Heffernan	Noel G Hynds	Maiden has been placed several times, including over 1m2f at this track last twice off this mark; seemed to stay this trip when not beaten far over C&D in February; a player.
(5) Lady Kai	4	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Ross O'Sullivan	Got off the mark on seasonal debut when winning over just short of this trip at Killarney; solid effort but might not have stayed 1m6f at Navan last time; ran well enough sole AW start; wide draw isn't a help but still a major player.

Lady Kai might not have stayed 1m6f at Navan last time but it was still a big run. She should go close but her stall 17 is off-putting. Preference is for WAYSTAR who might not have stayed 1m6f at Navan last time either and her earlier form is very sound. The reserves Glyde Ranger and Explorers Way would have to be considered if getting a run. [Tyrone Molloy]