18:30 Dundalk

Friday 14 February 2020

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Fundraise At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Off time: 18:30 | Winning time: 2m 34.85s

(8)

Jon Ess^v²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: W J Lee| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 83| C

9/2

Won for the fourth time at this venue when landing a 1m2½f handicap last month off a 7lb lower mark, running for the first-time in a visor. Not to be taken lightly.

Form: 727/19-1

(2)

Sheisdiesel^b⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 82| BF| CD

5/1

Solid and consistent mare who keeps on defying the odds, landing a four-timer at the track in the last 12 months. Respectable effort on last tow appearances here and entitled to be in the firing line once again.

Form: 12254-3

(3)

Muzbid²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: K J Leonard| T: R Sweeney| OR: 81| CD

5/1

Deservedly off the mark at the fourth time of asking at this venue when landing a 6K rated race last month over C&D. Appears to have plenty going for him.

Form: 95323-1

(10)

Nimitz²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Ben Coen⁽³⁾| T: C O'Brien| OR: 81| CD

10/1

Three-time winner at the track including a victory over C&D. Continues to run with credit in a couple of starts since the turn of the year and should be involved at the business end of proceedings once again.

Form: 3253-45

(1)

Art Of America^b²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: G M Ryan⁽⁵⁾| T: N Meade| OR: 76| C

14/1

Won the third and fourth races of his career when landing a double over 1m2½f in November/December. Behind Jon Ess last time but a big run stepping up in trip not out of the question.

Form: 30511-7

(9)

Narynkol^b⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: James J Doyle| T: D Hogan| OR: 74| CD

5/1

Justifiably off the mark at the ninth time of asking when landing a 6K maiden over C&D earlier this month. Likely to make a bold bid and one for any shortlist on handicap debut.

Form: 2242-41

(5)

Ciao^b¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Chris Hayes| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 73| C

8/1

Two-time winner at this track from nine starts. Well held in a number of recent starts since December and others appear more compelling.

Form: 255863-

(4)

Political Policy^p,t⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: Robbie Colgan| T: M J Smith| OR: 73| CD

16/1

Winner of a nine runner handicap over 1m6f at Wolverhampton earlier this month on his return to action following a 283 day absence. Needs to step up on that effort here on second start for yard.

Form: 53360-1

(7)

Guild³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Rory Cleary| T: L Comer| OR: 70| D

16/1

Second of 10 beaten 3L behind Kings Vow over 2m last month. Market likely to be the best guide for inconsistent son of Frankel.

Form: 145/00-2

(6)

Munaajaat^t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: M P Sheehy⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 70

11/2

Off the mark for connections at the 15th attempt when landing a Kempton 1m3f handicap earlier this month off a 5lb lower mark. Bit more needed but enters calculations.

Form: 73534-1

Forecasts

Jon Ess (9/2), Sheisdiesel (5/1), Narynkol (5/1), Muzbid (5/1), Munaajaat (11/2), Ciao (8/1), Nimitz (10/1), Art Of America (14/1), Guild (16/1), Political Policy (16/1)

The solid and consistent SHEISDIESEL can get back to winning ways to land the spoils in this competitive handicap. The daughter of Harbour Watch holds a 50% strike rate over C&D and can get the better of C&D winners, Muzbid for trainer Rodger Sweeney and the Denis Hogan-trained Narynkol who won over the combination seven days ago. Potential improver, Munaajaat and the Gavin Cromwell-trained Ciao should not be underestimated.