There were 249 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Chantilly first race 12:55, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 7 races at Corowa first race 04:55, 3 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:21, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Hamilton (Aus) first race 04:30 Hamilton, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:15, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 7 races at Hyderabad first race 08:50, 8 races at Kempton first race 16:55, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at Laval first race 15:32, 6 races at Laytown first race 16:35, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 7 races at Marseille-borely first race 11:23 Marseille B', 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 10 races at Palermo first race 19:00, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 7 races at Tamworth first race 04:35, 8 races at Thirsk first race 13:45, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:45, 8 races at Windsor first race 13:35, 7 races at Worcester first race 13:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 16:35 Laytown Download The New Tote App Handicap IRE 6f
3rd (6)  Revenite | | |  | | | 4 | Nathan Crosse | P F McEnery | Won twice for Roger Varian in 2022; ran only twice last season and failed to recover form in four AW outings early this year; makes little appeal on Irish debut. |
4th (5)  Escaping Thejungle | | | | | | 4 | Jordan Gainford | E D Delany | Best form was early last season when second in 5f handicaps at Bellewstown and Cork; two moderate runs since returning from 14 months off; locally-trained filly will be familiar with the surface. |
(12)  Sporting Hero | | | | | | 4 | | Denis Gerard Hogan | Second reserve; both wins over 5f on the AW when trained by George Boughey; unplaced in three outings since a good second over 5f at Tipperary in May. |
(13)  Mile End | | | | | | 4 | | Ciaran Murphy | Third reserve; won two soft-ground nurseries in 2022 for Johnny Murtagh; failed to prosper when trained by Michael Bell; hard to fancy on 2024 Irish form. |
(7)  Enough Already | | | | | | 8 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Adrian McGuinness | Six-time winner in Britain, split equally between turf and AW; fair fifth at Galway festival, below form twice since then; trainer won this last year, also runs Dontspoilasale. |
(3)  Gordon Bennett | | | | | | 6 | Gary Carroll | Richard Brabazon | Almost two years since the most recent of his four wins, gained in a 5f premier handicap at the Curragh; reached a career-high of 94, has dropped to a competitive mark (75). |
1st (9)  Jered Maddox | | | | | | 8 | Luke McAteer | David Marnane | All bar one of his nine wins has been on the AW, the exception was at this fixture 12 months ago; recent form is uninspiring, but liking for this surface suggests he should not be ruled out. |
2nd (10)  Not Forgotten | | | | | | 4 | Ronan Whelan | M Halford & T Collins | A 1m AW maiden winner last November; has struggled in his last three handicap runs on turf; has done much of his racing at 1m, 6f may prove inadequate. |
(2)  Dynamic Force | | | | | | 5 | James Ryan | T G McCourt | Won 1m claimer at Killarney in July, narrowly beaten on first two handicap starts for this stable at Navan and the Curragh; not beaten far when seventh of 17 at the Curragh last time; merits respect. |
(11)  Polar Bear | | | | | | 4 | Scott McCullagh | Mrs John Harrington | First reserve; on a long losing sequence since 5f Bellewstown win on heavy ground early last season; last month's Bellewstown fourth was satisfactory. |
(8)  Volatile Analyst | | | | | | 7 | Colin Keane | Jack W Davison | Six wins in Britain; two poor handicap runs since third in a Limerick conditions race in July; trainer appears to have a better chance with Dream Today. |
(1)  Dontspoilasale | | | | | | 4 | Adam Caffrey | Adrian McGuinness | Sole victory came in a Naas nursery for Natalia Lupini; narrowly beaten in a 5f Dundalk handicap in July; may improve from recent stable debut, when a long-priced fifth of 11 at Navan; trainer won this last year with Dream Today (now with Jack Davison). |
(4)  Dream Today | | | | | | 9 | Cian MacRedmond | Jack W Davison | Winner of ten races, including a 7f contest here in 2022, and this event last year for Ado McGuinness; added two more Dundalk wins to his tally last winter; rated 83 on AW, runs here off his 10lb lower turf mark (one pound lower than 12 months ago); strong chance based on Dundalk third in July on stable debut. |
Successful over 7f at the 2022 fixture and in this race last year, DREAM TODAY (nap) can exploit a mark 10lb below his current 83 AW rating on his second start for Jack Davison. The selection's former trainer Ado McGuinness could go close with Dontspoilasale. Recent turf form gives Dynamic Force a clear chance. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 2: 17:05 Laytown Gilna's Cottage Inn Handicap IRE 6f
(11)  No Speed Limit | | | | | | 9 | Luke McAteer | Patrick J McKenna | First reserve; AW specialist who should be at home on the sand, modest 2024 form is a concern. |
(13)  Sunset Nova | | | | | | 8 | | Andrew Slattery | Third reserve; heavily-raced winner of ten races, inconsistent since Dundalk win last year. |
2nd (10)  Spirit Of Eagles | | | | | | 4 | Shane O'Callaghan | Thomas Dowling | Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal last year; below that level this year, apart from when third at 33-1 over 6f at Fairyhouse in May; hard to fancy. |
4th (5)  Iva Batt | | | | | | 6 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | R K Watson | Three-time winner; seldom at her best since the early part of last season, others have stronger credentials. |
(8)  Conversant | | | | | | 9 | Colin Keane | Ciaran Murphy | All of his six sprint wins have come on soft or worse ground; this surface may not suit. |
(9)  My Girl Sioux | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Slattery | Andrew Slattery | A 29-race maiden has run respectably from time to time; suited by AW so could go well; absent since a fair sixth of 17 at Fairyhouse in June. |
(6)  Phil's Dream | | | | | | 4 | James Ryan | John C McConnell | In rear over 5f at Naas in June; better judged on consistent Dundalk form, made the frame on six of his eight AW starts between January and April, highlighted by a 50-1 win over 5f. |
(7)  Chummie | | | | | | 6 | Cian MacRedmond | T M Walsh | Lacks a recent run but comes into the reckoning on her best Dundalk form; fourth in a claimer at this meeting last year; first time with tongue-tie. |
3rd (1)  Mokaatil | | | | | | 9 | Siobhan Rutledge | Ian Williams | Reeled off three consecutive Chepstow wins (two over 5f, the other 6f) before Lingfield third back at 5f last time; winner of 13 races in all; good 3lb claimer aboard; leading chance if he adapts well to this surface. |
(2)  Rumbled Again | | | | | | 4 | Gary Carroll | Gavin Cromwell | Sole victory came last year in a Gowran handicap when rated 70; downward trend since (now rated 59) but managed a couple of respectable handicap runs before third in a Gowran claimer last time; potentially interesting on stable debut. |
(12)  Jazzy Dancer | | | | | | 6 | | W J Martin | Second reserve; Dundalk winner in March, two fair turf runs in May, lacks a recent outing. |
(3)  Harriet Eagle | | | | | | 4 | Seamie Heffernan | Patrick J Flynn | Some promise on turf last year before failing to make any impression in middle-distance Dundalk handicaps; has got away with a 3lb rise for 7f Gowran win on seasonal debut; dropping back in trip again but could still be well treated if handling this surface. |
1st (4)  Cherry Pink | | | | | | 4 | Adam Caffrey | Adrian McGuinness | Prospering over 1m since joining this yard; backed up Bellewstown win with Gowran second off her revised mark; may find 6f too sharp but the stable has a good record here. |
The Ian Williams-trained Mokaatil has been in great form and can make a bold bid to defy top weight with the help of Siobhan Rutledge's claim. However, HARRIET EAGLE did well to win on her seasonal debut at Gowran and could be well handicapped still. Cherry Pink would probably prefer further but should be in the mix. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 3: 17:35 Laytown Tote.ie Claiming Race IRE 7f
4th (3)  Chestnutter | | | | | | 5 | Siobhan Rutledge | John C McConnell | Won handicaps at Leopardstown and Tipperary for Noel Meade last year; fair form in claimers during the summer; poor in three starts for this yard, last of 15 at Bellewstown on latest; peak rating of 74, now 20lb lower. |
(2)  Carlton Gardens | | | | | | 5 | J J Slevin | Anthony Mullins | Well-related gelding showed little for Joseph O'Brien; modest form on that Flat and over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; had a run in a point-to-point last November; little apparent chance unless a change of scene has brought about improvement. |
(6)  Deed Pole | | | | | | 4 | Conor Stone-Walsh | Cian Hughes | A 1m winner on AW at Lingfield last November; 40-1, always at the back at Clonmel on Irish debut 11 days ago; up against it. |
2nd (7)  Fly To Glory | | | | | | 5 | Luke McAteer | P J F Murphy | Won first two starts (6f) for Archie Watson at Newcastle in 2022; picked up by Pat Murphy that summer but has obviously been difficult to keep right; never involved over 5f at Down Royal on comeback from a year off; similar over 7f in a claimer at Dundalk. |
| (13) Miqdaad | | | | | | 4 | | John C McConnell | Third reserve; achieved a career-high AW mark of 73 following Dundalk maiden win for Denis Hogan in January; modest turf form but not beaten far in a Curragh handicap last time; current 51 mark gives him a fair chance. |
(12)  Prince Of Abington | | | | | | 6 | | Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch | Second reserve; a 7f Dundalk winner in January; absent since unplaced at the same venue the following month; tongue-tie now. |
(4)  Chica Power | | | | | | 6 | Colin Keane | Cian Collins | Best form at Dundalk, including when winning a 7f claimer last October; struggled in claimers at Dundalk and Bellewstown in July; booking of Colin Keane the main positive. |
(9)  Someone's Wish | | | | | | 4 | Sam Ewing | Gordon Elliott | Won twice on AW in Britain; campaigned almost exclusively over hurdles since joining Gordon Elliott; returned to the Flat in a 1m2f handicap at Navan nine days ago, finishing a respectable sixth of 17; trip may be a bit shorter than ideal but not without a chance. |
3rd (1)  Beauty Bella | | | | | | 4 | Cian MacRedmond | Jack W Davison | A 1m Dundalk maiden winner in February for Adrian Murray; ordinary form in handicaps; has changed stable since a moderate sixth in a claimer at Gowran 13 days ago. |
(10)  Zahee | | | | | | 9 | Alex Harvey | John C McConnell | Better record on AW than on turf which is a positive in this context; others preferred on recent form. |
(8)  Miss Abby Jools | | | | | | 5 | Adam Caffrey | C Byrnes | Sole turf success came on soft ground but has a good record on AW (two wins, two seconds from six starts), so could be suited by this surface; struggling for form this season but there were signs of a revival when fourth in a Sligo claimer last month; definite chance despite a moderate Clonmel run last time. |
(5)  Cordouan | | | | | | 6 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | R Donohoe | Dual AW winner who appreciated the quick ground when winning a 7f claimer at Gowran last month; dropped away to finish in rear in a handicap at the same venue on his recent stable debut; chance underlined by C&D win at the 2022 fixture. |
1st (11)  Ivasecret | | | | | | 6 | Seamie Heffernan | Ian Williams | First reserve; five-time AW winner, rated 65 in that sphere; would compete off turf mark of 53 here; sixth, beaten 5.5l in the 6.35 at Bath on Saturday. |
The Charles Byrnes-trained mare MISS ABBY JOOLS can adapt to this surface judging by her AW form. She is suited by the race conditions and is slightly preferred to Cordouan, a C&D winner who won a race in this grade at Gowran on his penultimate start. Someone's Wish would probably prefer further but may reach the money. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 4: 18:05 Laytown Pride Of Place Maiden IRE 7f
(4)  Quick Blessing | | | | | | 4 | Robert Whearty | C Moore | Basically regressive and well beaten in a Gowran handicap over a mile last time; others preferred. |
4th (5)  Red Special | | | | | | 4 | Nathan Crosse | W McCreery | Some decent maiden runs last year; beaten 10l on sole start this term in a 1m2f Naas handicap; questions to whether he can run to this rating. |
(11)  Adam's Boy | | | | | | 4 | | Michael J Browne | First reserve; best run when only 2l behind in a Cork handicap over this trip five days ago; blinkers worn then not allowed at this beach track; plenty to find. |
(12)  Short Change | | | | | | 5 | Shane O'Callaghan | Thomas Dowling | Second reserve; well beaten in two sprint handicaps lately and has plenty to find; tongue-tie tried. |
(13)  Hope And Innocence | | | | | | 4 | | T G McCourt | Third reserve; is rated only 41 and has loads to find on these terms. |
(7)  Accwest | | | | | | 4 | James Ryan | Gerard Keane | Rated 56 after being soundly beaten in three maidens; tongue-tie tried but has to find improvement. |
(1)  Hezahunk | | | | | | 5 | Adam Caffrey | Adrian McGuinness | Placed several times from 24 starts but is basically regressive; handles AW well but has a fair bit to find with some of these. |
1st (6)  Roman Harry | | | | | | 4 | Seamie Heffernan | Ms Claire O'Connell | Basically regressive; unsuited by soft ground at Roscommon last time but still a fair bit to find back in maiden company. |
(10)  Pinky | | | | | | 5 | Conor Stone-Walsh | Ian Patrick Donoghue | Modest NH maiden has been soundly beaten in two Flat maidens and is likely to find this trip a bit sharp. |
(8)  Endless Pursuit | | | | | | 4 | Scott McCullagh | Mrs John Harrington | Best run when third in a 1m4f Roscommon maiden; beaten 5.5l in a Naas handicap over 1m2f last time after racing keenly; could go well if taking to this surface. |
(2)  If You Let Me | | | | | | 5 | Gary Carroll | Gavin Cromwell | Point to point and hurdle winner ran well enough on chase debut last time; unlikely to be quick enough to win this but could run respectably. |
3rd (3)  Lohengrin | | | | | | 4 | Colin Keane | Eamonn O'Connell | Placed several times up to just short of 1m2f, including on AW; solid run at Clonmel last time and Keane gets back on board; considered. |
2nd (9)  Jeaniemacaroney | | | | | | 4 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Maiden hurdle winner has been consistent in defeat on the Flat this season; close second over just short of 1m2f at Clonmel last time; raised 8lb for that; has the pace to cope with this drop in trip and go close if handling this surface. |
This will be a new experience for most of these but JEANIEMACARONEY has the best credentials if taking to the surface, with enough pace to lay up dropping in trip. Endless Pursuit and Lohengrin can give her most to do. [Tyrone Molloy]
Race 5: 18:35 Laytown ONEILLS.COM (Q.R.) Handicap IRE 7f
(7)  New Definition | | | | | | 4 | Mr P A King | Richard John O'Brien | Dual AW winner is a maiden on turf and has been soundly beaten in last three starts; needs to find his best again. |
(13)  Bringsty | | | | | | 6 | | Noel C Kelly | Third reserve; four-time winner, including a C&D claimer two years ago; mostly over hurdles for this yard; needs a return to best |
1st (4)  Jungle Cove | | | | | | 7 | Miss J Townend | Mrs John Harrington | Four Flat wins including on AW over a mile; hurdle winner in May but disappointing in that sphere last time; could find this trip a bit sharp. |
(1)  Hightimeyouwon | | | | | | 8 | Mr Derek O'Connor | Jack W Davison | One of two runners for yard; seven-time winner including two on AW; poor on turf last time and has to rebound after a break. |
(11)  Hokusai | | | | | | 4 | | Noel Meade | First reserve; got off the mark when winning a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap in July but well below that level twice since; handles AW. |
(9)  Lexington Dash | | | | | | 7 | Mr D G Lavery | John C McConnell | Four-time turf winner has placed form on AW some years ago in UK; two poor runs latest but has a squeak on better early season runs. |
(8)  Free Solo | | | | | | 7 | Mr R W Barron | P J F Murphy | Four wins including three on AW; below form on turf on return at Galway last time but this will suit better and not ruled out. |
4th (6)  Livio Milo | | | | | | 4 | Mr Finian Maguire | D K Weld | Just 1-15 on turf but is a generally consistent sort, including lately; usually wears headgear but not allowed at this venue; chance if handling surface |
(3)  Imposing Supreme | | | | | | 8 | Miss A B O'Connor | Thomas Gibney | Six-time turf winner has run well in defeat on AW in the past; won at Galway over this trip and not a bad Navan run since; a chance if handling the surface. |
(2)  Set Point | | | | | | 6 | Mr H C Swan | Gordon Elliott | Dual hurdle winner won a 1m2f Curragh handicap on soft earlier this season but disappointed at Ascot since; over hurdles last time; might find this test a bit sharp |
2nd (5)  Harry's Bar | | | | | | 9 | Mr P W Mullins | Jack W Davison | Maiden on turf but 15 AW wins, including at Listed level; solid AW runs in February but well beaten on turf return for new yard; however, runs off his much lower turf rating today and the champion amateur is aboard, so can go close. |
(12)  Je T'Ai Porte | | | | | | 6 | | Gavin Cromwell | Second reserve; best recent form has been over fences, winning at Roscommon and twice placed since; dual AW winner but hasn't run over this trip in a while. |
3rd (10)  Punk Poet | | | | | | 7 | Mr J L Gleeson | Edward Lynam | His eight wins include an impressive score in this race last year (off 5lb lower) when suffered a slipped saddle; poor in a hood on turf last time but a player if bouncing back. |
Running off his much lower turf rating on this beach surface, prolific AW winner HARRY'S BAR can take a bit of beating under the champion amateur. Last year's winner Punk Poet is off 5lb higher now but can go well again, along with Free Solo. [Tyrone Molloy]
Race 6: 19:05 Laytown Tote, Never Beaten By SP (Q.R.) Race IRE 7f
6th (6)  Cleopatra's Needle | | | | | | 6 | Mr R W Barron | H Rogers | Won over 1m2f on the Flat earlier this term; well beaten in maiden hurdles lately; has a fair bit to find on these terms. |
4th (4)  Tamazu | | | | | | 5 | Miss A B O'Connor | Fergal Birrane | Turf winner has run well at times on AW; well beaten last time and has a bit to find with some of these. |
5th (7)  Teagarden Jazz | | | | | | 5 | Mr H C Swan | Gordon Elliott | Dual-purpose maiden stays 2m4f over hurdles; running over further on the level lately; will surely find this trip too sharp. |
(3)  Stellium | | | | | | 6 | Mr P W Mullins | M C Grassick | Sole win over 1m4f; poor on both runs lately after an absence and is likely to find this trip too sharp. |
3rd (1)  Acotango | | | | | | 4 | Mr Finian Maguire | Gerard O'Leary | AW winner in UK was third on final run for Harry Charlton over a mile at Kempton; can go well on first run for new yard if ready after a break. |
2nd (2)  Quar Shamar | | | | | | 4 | Mr J L Gleeson | Emmet Mullins | AW maiden winner last year ran a cracker in the Irish 2000 Guineas but didn't repeat that form since; not at best on last four starts (two for this yard) but drops in class now so taken seriously. |
1st (5)  Tough Talk | | | | | | 4 | Mr Derek O'Connor | G M Lyons | Group-placed as a 2yo but basically regressive since last year; has run well in defeat at times this year; poor at Galway last time but a chance if bouncing back. |
Dropping in class after some sound runs in better company this season, AW winner QUAR SHAMAR can get back on the scoresheet. Tough Talk can bounce back from a poor Galway effort and run him close. [Tyrone Molloy]
