19:15 Dundalk

Friday 20 December 2019

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Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Maiden

Off time: 19:16 | Winning time: 1m 39.35s

(3)

Accept⁸⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Shane Kelly⁽³⁾| T: A McGuinness

20/1

€125,000 foal, Dawn Approach colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Aclaim. Well held 35L on disappointing debut at Cork in October on final start for trainer J J Feane. Beat watched here.

Form: 0

(2)

Mere Ironmonger²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽¹⁰⁾| T: J C McConnell

25/1

Well held and never nearer in a couple of starts at this venue since last month. Former David Marnane inmate the gelding appears to have a mountain to climb.

Form: 80

(8)

Nanning City²²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: A J Farragher⁽⁷⁾| T: B A Murphy

33/1

Yet to shine in three starts on turf. Failed to beat a single runner on his last outing at Killarney over 1m where he was 36L off the winner.

Form: 008

(1)

Gregorio Park⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Paddy Harnett⁽⁷⁾| T: A Slattery

16/1

Gregorian half-brother to several winners including 7f scorer Weekendatbernies. Not disgraced in a couple of starts when last seen in October but more needed in this company.

Form: 76

(16)

Ventnor^t1⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: C D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: A J Martin

66/1

Sent off at big prices in four career starts so far before running accordingly on each occasion. Unlikely to be making a significant impact in this contest.

Form: 070

(13)

Wave Walker¹⁸⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 66

25/1

Six-race maiden, below-par performances on turf and the AW for trainer Sylvester Kirk. Needs to improve on even his best form to play a part in this contest.

Form: 2456-09

(10)

Angel In The Sky²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: C G O'Dwyer⁽¹⁰⁾| T: L Comer

33/1

Daughter of Sir Prancealot out of a Sinndar mare. Half-sister to Sky Diamond winner at up to 1m2f and Captain Starlight, successful over 1m. Down the field on debut effort over C&D last month and unlikely to be making a significant impact here.

Form: 0

(7)

Annie B⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Gary Halpin| T: J P O'Brien

6/4

Daughter of Dark Angel out of a Zafonic mare. Closely related to 'Black Types' Desert Blossom, Taqseem and Flaming Spear. Shaped well on debut over 7f at this venue last week finishing third of 14 behind Royal Highness. Not to be taken lightly.

Form: 3

(6)

Dashing Swan²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James J Doyle| T: G Donnelly

100/1

Daughter of Sir Prancealot out of a Red Clubs mare. Last but one on dismal debut over 1m at this venue last month. Needs to show more sparkle.

Form: 0

(5)

Eastern Star¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: A C Persse⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 62

5/1

Six-race maiden, running well in couple of starts over 6f before disappointing last time out when stepped up in trip. Profile suggests she is worth taking on again.

Form: 55-0338

(4)

Eye Of The Dragon⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R Coakley| T: M Halford

20/1

Daughter of Dragon Pulse out of a Jurado mare. Dam without a winner from six progeny over fences and on the Flat. Upset in the stalls on debut at this track over 7f prior to finishing a remote 11th of 14 runners last month.

Form: 0

(9)

Paris Duvet^t¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: M A Enright| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 61

11/4

Decent form over C&D in a couple of starts including finishing fifth of 14 beaten 3¼L behind Comhghairdeas earlier this month. Entitled to have designs on prize money.

Form: 633045

(14)

Sweet Affection²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D A McCormack⁽⁵⁾| T: D K Weld

6/1

Daughter of Exceed And Excel out of a Sadler's Wells mare. Closely related to 1m2f winner Big Magoo. Sixth of 14 beaten 4L on debut over C&D last month and likely to improve here.

Form: 6

Non-Runners

(12)

Magic Charm

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: N Lupini J: Luke McAteer

(11)

Super Schemer⁷

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: A Slattery J: Reserve 1

(17)

Cookie Policy²⁰⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 5

T: J Feane J: Reserve 2

(15)

Half And Half⁴

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: J J Hanlon J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Annie B (6/4), Paris Duvet (11/4), Eastern Star (5/1), Sweet Affection (6/1), Super Schemer (12/1), Gregorio Park (16/1), Magic Charm (16/1), Eye Of The Dragon (20/1), Accept (20/1), Mere Ironmonger (25/1), Wave Walker (25/1), Nanning City (33/1), Angel In The Sky (33/1), Cookie Policy (50/1), Half And Half (50/1), Ventnor (66/1), Dashing Swan (100/1)

The Joseph O'Brien-trained ANNIE B will appreciate the step up in trip following an encouraging debut over 7f last week finishing third of 14 beaten a little over 4L behind Royal Highness, keeping on well in the final furlong. Paris Duvet ran with credit over C&D in October before a similar effort over 7f behind Comhghairdeas earlier this month and can improve here while the Dermot Weld-trained Sweet Affection will look to break sharply from a wide draw. Super Schemer in first-time visor could be of interest if making the line-up.