Dundalk Race 5 - William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap
ASCENDING (4) is taken to go one better than when 0.5L second over 2400m at The Curragh. PERSIAN BLISS (5) debuted with a win at this track. Strong prospects despite a below par effort subsequently. LUNAR BIRD (7) is expected to go well on her first outing since a 7.8L last of four in a 2300m handicap at Killarney during July. BURREN SONG (2) is another to consider following a 17L eighth over 3100m contesting a handicap hurdle at Punchestown.
Jockey: M W Hassett
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 16 at Naas in LR on October 13 over 2414m, 12 len behind Caught U Looking carrying 60.5kg at $201. Last start second last of 14 at this track in LR on November 8 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sakti carrying 59kg at $126. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 08/11/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $86,720.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 59kg | 1:37.83 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $126.00 |
11/16 | 13/10/2024 | 121 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $86,720.00 | Naas | 2414m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 2:32.19 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $201.00 |
7/7 | 14/06/2024 | 37 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $104,060.00 | Cork | 2414m | Good | J M Sheridan | 61kg | 2:33.57 | - | 4 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
3/9 | 08/05/2024 | 12 | LR OPEN F 4U | $86,720.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Heavy | J M Sheridan | 58kg | 3:24.12 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
7/12 | 26/04/2024 | 215 | LR OPEN F 4U | $86,720.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | J M Sheridan | 58kg | 2:42.43 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $151.00 |
20/30 | 24/09/2023 | 6 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Soft | Daniel Sheehy | 57kg | 3:53.35 | - | 6 |
| 27.3L | $126.00 |
7/11 | 18/09/2023 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 3U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 1810m | Y | Daniel Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:59.44 | - | 5 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 27/08/2023 | 116 | HCP 3U | $39,770.00 | Naas | 2112m | GY | Daniel Sheehy | 61kg | 2:17.99 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
2/11 | 03/05/2023 | 12 | LR OPEN F 4U | $86,720.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 3:05.16 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 21/04/2023 | 26 | LR OPEN F 4U | $86,720.00 | Cork | 2414m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 2:44.43 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
6/8 | 26/03/2023 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $62,990.00 | Naas | 2012m | Heavy | J M Sheridan | 58kg | 2:29.16 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at Punchestown on November 15 over 3118m, 17 len behind Vischio carrying 71kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on November 1 over 2414m, 6 len behind Slieve Binnian with 61kg at $15. Winner will come from elsewhere.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 71kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 01/11/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $29,670.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 61kg | 2:34.55 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 11/10/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 2:37.50 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
2/15 | 05/10/2024 | 68 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | J Walton | 71kg | 2:36.10 | - | 15 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
15/20 | 29/07/2024 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 75kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $81.00 |
9/11 | 05/06/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 2:59.40 | - | 6 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
13/14 | 17/05/2024 | 217 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $15.00 |
5/12 | 13/10/2023 | 34 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | 2:35.41 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
3/14 | 09/09/2023 | 25 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 2:41.18 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
6/14 | 15/08/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 2:13.68 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
20/20 | 31/07/2023 | 54 | HCP 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 3419m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 70kg | 3:58.44 | - | 6 |
| 170.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Punchestown April 29 2023 over 4828m. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at this track February 10 2023 over 3219m, 5 len behind Okita Soushi with 61kg at $5.50. In the mix.
Last Starts 592 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/12 | 29/04/2023 | 55 | CHSE HCP 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 66.5kg | 6:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
0/9 | 05/03/2023 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $70,870.00 | Leopardstown | 4313m | Y | Denis O'Regan | 71kg | 5:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
3/5 | 10/02/2023 | 138 | 4U | $22,340.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 3:39.53 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
23/30 | 25/09/2022 | 38 | HCP (0-110) 3U | $872,090.00 | Curragh | 3332m | Y | C J MacRedmond | 53.5kg | 3:38.97 | - | 12 |
| 24.7L | $29.00 |
2/8 | 18/08/2022 | 165 | 4U | $21,900.00 | Killarney | 3383m | Y | Pat Taaffe | 71.5kg | 3:55.18 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
2/14 | 06/03/2022 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $69,880.00 | Leopardstown | 4313m | Y | Bryan J Cooper | 69.5kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 21/02/2022 | 33 | 4U | $23,770.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | Neutral | C T Keane | 61kg | 3:30.12 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 19/01/2022 | 152 | HCP 4U | $24,180.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | Neutral | N J Ryan | 56.5kg | 3:30.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
7/13 | 20/08/2021 | 73 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | Y | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | 6:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
2/15 | 08/06/2021 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $33,120.00 | Roscommon | 4965m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 68.5kg | 6:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
4/20 | 01/05/2021 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $77,880.00 | Punchestown | 4938m | GY | S W Flanagan | 64.5kg | 6:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Listowel on September 27 over 2816m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Seddon carrying 66.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Curragh on October 22 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Smooth Tom with 70kg at $8.50. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 22/10/2024 | 25 | APP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | A Jones | 70kg | 2:42.16 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
2/12 | 27/09/2024 | 147 | 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Soft | A Jones | 66.5kg | 3:26.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
99/14 | 03/05/2024 | 82 | NHDLE 4U | $35,950.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 72kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
5/14 | 11/02/2024 | 47 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3118m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:24.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
3/28 | 26/12/2023 | 40 | MHDLE 4 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
3/22 | 16/11/2023 | 244 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:18.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
5/15 | 17/03/2023 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4 | $249,030.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 4:06.94 | - | 0 |
| 12.4L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 04/02/2023 | 39 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | 3:49.05 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
2/18 | 27/12/2022 | 83 | MHDLE 3 | $23,110.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | 4:18.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
2/11 | 05/10/2022 | 19 | HCP 3U | $16,270.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Soft | Adam Kirby | 60.5kg | 2:17.47 | - | 15 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
2/19 | 16/09/2022 | 26 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Newbury | 2012m | Good | Adam Kirby | 59.5kg | 2:07.24 | - | 18 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: M P Sheehy
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track October 25 over 2112m defeating Ozark Daze with 61kg at $15. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on November 15 over 2112m, 8 len behind Not Just Any Eagle carrying 61kg at $2.30. Best form stacks up so he is worth another chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | 3U | $28,620.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | David Egan | 61kg | 2:17.91 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.25 |
1/14 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | David Egan | 61kg | 2:16.66 | - | 16 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: R Donaghue-Leahy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on October 11 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Natural Ruler carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on September 20 over 2414m, 1.5 len behind Squire Danagher with 57kg at $5. Close to a win. Worth thought.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 11/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 20/09/2024 | 26 | APP HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R Donaghue-Leahy | 57kg | 2:37.90 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
6/14 | 25/08/2024 | 44 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 2112m | GY | R Donaghue-Leahy | 58.5kg | 2:17.07 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
1/14 | 12/07/2024 | 210 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R Donaghue-Leahy | 56kg | 2:35.12 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
6/14 | 15/12/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 2:33.79 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
1/14 | 24/11/2023 | 773 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Gary Carroll | 60kg | 2:19.58 | - | 16 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 12/10/2021 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,430.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 56kg | 2:40.61 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $3.00 |
6/12 | 29/09/2021 | 13 | HCP 3 | $13,560.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 2:20.75 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
8/12 | 16/09/2021 | 428 | NOV OPEN 3U | $12,240.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:23.47 | - | 11 |
| 13.1L | $201.00 |
5/8 | 15/07/2020 | 12 | NOV OPEN F 2 | $11,470.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Ryan Tate | 57kg | 1:27.62 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 03/07/2020 | - | SELL MDN OPEN 2 | $9,680.00 | Chepstow | 1423m | Good | Ryan Tate | 57kg | 1:24.75 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: L F Roche
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last in a small field at Killarney on July 16 over 2313m, 7 len behind Mo Ghille Mar carrying 54.5kg at $23. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Doncaster on July 27 2023 over 2414m, slow going 11 len behind Sea Theme with 61kg at $10. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 16/07/2024 | 326 | HCP FM 3U | $40,760.00 | Killarney | 2313m | Good Firm | James J G Ryan | 54.5kg | 2:23.01 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
3/4 | 25/08/2023 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $22,250.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 2:40.94 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
5/7 | 27/07/2023 | 89 | NOV F 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Soft | J P Spencer | 61kg | 2:39.03 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 29/04/2023 | 171 | NOV OPEN 35 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Soft | Joseph Fanning | 59kg | 2:11.75 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
10/14 | 09/11/2022 | - | NOV OPEN F 2 | $12,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | J P Spencer | 58kg | 1:40.43 | - | 14 |
| 13.2L | $81.00 |