19:30 Dundalk

Friday 14 December 2018

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Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2018 Handicap

Off time: 19:32 | Winning time: 1m 12.45s

(2)

Alfredo Arcano^h,t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: O J Orr⁽³⁾| T: D Marnane| OR: 92| CD

6/4

Winner of two of his seven races over C&D including a 1¾L triumph over Smart Stinger off a 7lb lower mark last month. Life more difficult under a penalty but very much a leading player.

Form: 171601

(8)

Stanhope⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Rory Cleary| T: D English| OR: 85| C| D

15/2

Nothing of note in four starts for Simon Crisford but was quickly off the mark for new connections earlier this month winning over 5f off a 6lb lower mark. Another bold show expected.

Form: 2-94731

(7)

Amanaat^t⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Ben Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 81| C

13/2

Got off the mark over 5f off a 5lb lower mark following a couple of near misses since joining this yard. Third of 14 earlier this month behind Stanhope and may find it difficult to reverse the placings here.

Form: 724513

(5)

Dash D'Or^b¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: D M Melia⁽⁷⁾| T: K P Cotter| OR: 75| C| D

11/1

Found some form towards the end of the turf season and built on that with an AW win here last month. Beaten since but a consistent and game sort who holds strong place claims here.

Form: 101136

(4)

Excellently Poised⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: C P Hoban| T: R O'Brien| OR: 73| BF

9/1

Has flattered to deceive on a number of occasions, well held on three starts for new connections and unlikely to change his spots in this company.

Form: 240867

(1)

Nigg Bay^v⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: Wayne Lordan| T: J F Levins| OR: 72

6/1

Fifth of 14 beaten 2L behind Stanhope and Amanaat earlier this month. Needs some relief from the handicapper before consideration.

Form: 143785

(6)

Ducky Mallon^t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-4| J: K J Leonard⁽³⁾| T: D Kinsella| OR: 72| D

16/1

Won twice this year on turf and while he's yet to record a success on AW, he's been running okay in defeat of late around here. Place claims at best.

Form: 130344

(3)

Laughton⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-4| J: A J Slattery⁽⁷⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 72| D

9/1

Rated-62 earlier in the summer when in the hands of trainer Kevin Ryan. Another one in the field to finish adrift of Stanhope earlier this month and may find one or two stronger in this heat.

Form: 083164

Forecasts

Alfredo Arcano (6/4), Nigg Bay (6/1), Amanaat (13/2), Stanhope (15/2), Excellently Poised (9/1), Laughton (9/1), Dash D'Or (11/1), Ducky Mallon (16/1)

Winner of two of his seven races over C&D including a 1¾L triumph over Smart Stinger off a 7lb lower mark last month, ALFREDO ARCANO can land the spoils here from a positive berth in stall two. The David Marnane four-year-old may prove too strong for the improving Stanhope, the Exceed And Excel gelding Amanaat and the game sort, Dash D'or, who can battle to hit the frame.