19:30 Dundalk

Friday 22 December 2017

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Winter Series At Dundalk 2018 Handicap

Off time: 19:32 | Winning time: 2m 13.76s

(11)

Johann Bach^v³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Gary Halpin⁽³⁾| T: P Harney| OR: 93| CD

25/1

Last of seven on latest start over C&D, but had previously run well to finish second over 1m4f at this track. Runs off this mark for the fourth time in a row which looks a little harsh.

Form: 603939

(13)

Boherbuoy⁹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: T P Madden⁽⁵⁾| T: N Madden| OR: 86

12/1

Winner on the Flat and over hurdles who is making his AW debut. Hard to know what to expect, but certainly worth close inspection in the betting.

Form: 2162/40-

(4)

Shalaman^t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr⁽³⁾| T: M J Smith| OR: 84| CD

33/1

Has won three times on the AW, including over C&D. Had been running over hurdles before finishing down the field on his return to the Flat at this venue and has questions to answer.

Form: 48-5770

(5)

Mainicin⁸⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 82| CD

20/1

In good form with two wins in the summer, but the handicapper took his revenge and he was well held at this track last time. A 4lb drop in the weights will help, but may not be enough.

Form: 519159

(12)

Shannon Soul^p,t³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: P J Smullen| T: M Halford| OR: 82| C

5/1

Good run over C&D last time when he was held up before finishing well. Competes off the same mark and can get involved if ridden slightly closer to the pace.

Form: 119053

(6)

Suitor^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: L F Roche| T: G Elliott| OR: 80| BF

6/1

Formerly trained by Brian Ellison in England, he has shaped well in two hurdles starts for current trainer. Interesting returned to the Flat given his record of 1-2 on the AW.

Form: 004230

(10)

Poitin^h¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Ben Coen⁽⁷⁾| T: K H Clarke| OR: 79| CD

12/1

Regular runner at this track, but last win came at Leopardstown in July. Ran well when fourth of 12 over 2m last time and surprising she is back down in trip.

Form: 157074

(3)

Carried^b²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: S Foley| T: Mrs P Dobbs| OR: 77| CD

4/1

Four-times winner on the AW who has failed to make an impact over jumps. Victory over C&D two starts ago was one of four fine efforts in a row. Has solid each-way claims.

Form: 50-4312

(1)

Abraham²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: J R Barry| OR: 76| C

7/1

Winner over 1m4f at this venue two starts ago. but was only fourth off 3lb higher over the same C&D last time. Lowered 1lb and down in trip, he is worth considering.

Form: 089414

(7)

Thunder Speed^t²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Wayne Lordan| T: J A Stack| OR: 78| BF| C

7/2

Full marks for consistency and holds one or two of these rivals on recent form, but is finding it difficult to get his head back in front. Likely to be thereabouts again.

Form: 444323

(2)

Here For The Craic^p¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 8-6| J: N G McCullagh| T: D Budds| OR: 72

16/1

Winner on turf on the Flat and also has a bumper and hurdles success on his CV. Getting on a bit and is 0-4 on the AW, but has been running with credit at this venue and is not ruled out.

Form: 240736

(14)

Analytical Mindset^t⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: K J Leonard⁽⁵⁾| T: R P McNamara| OR: 70

25/1

Promise in three maidens at this track and now tries his luck in a handicap for the first time. Worth monitoring for market support.

Form: 596

(8)

Mandarin Monarch³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: C P Hoban| T: A McNamara| OR: 70| C

7/1

Off the mark on the AW with a 1m4f handicap success at this course on latest outing. A 4lb rise is fair, but drop in trip may not be ideal.

Form: 44-0021

Non-Runners

(9)

Introductory²¹

Weight: 8-8| Age: 4

T: L Comer J: Rory Cleary

Forecasts

Thunder Speed (7/2), Carried (4/1), Shannon Soul (5/1), Suitor (6/1), Mandarin Monarch (7/1), Abraham (7/1), Poitin (12/1), Boherbuoy (12/1), Here For The Craic (16/1), Mainicin (20/1), Johann Bach (25/1), Analytical Mindset (25/1), Shalaman (33/1), Introductory (33/1)

An open handicap in which cases can be made for Shannon Soul, Carried, Abraham and Thunder Speed. The vote, though, goes to SUITOR, who has shaped well in a couple of hurdles since joining his powerful yard and may have more to offer back on the AW given his record of one win from two starts. At the bottom of the handicap, Analytical Mindset and Mandarin Monarch are likely to have their supporters.