13:40 Dundalk

Saturday 10 April 2021

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HOLLYWOODBETS HORSE RACING AND SPORTS BETTING Handicap

Off time: 13:40 | Winning time: 2m 37.65s

(5)

Award Dancer^t¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 10-1| J: Hugh Horgan⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 73

7/2

Fair maiden who got back on track and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when seventh of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f, 9/1) 15 days ago. Type to do better in handicaps.

Form: 567

(9)

Abstract^v1¹⁹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Sam Ewing⁽⁵⁾| T: D K Weld| OR: 72

10/3

Showed a fair level of ability in maidens and is the type to do better now handicapping up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Form: 877-

(3)

New Appointment¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: W T Byrne⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 69

11/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 19 in maiden (80/1) at Naas (8f, heavy) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 78-0

(1)

Bell Ex One¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: M P Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: R P Cody| OR: 62

9/2

Fair maiden. 12/1, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, heavy) 14 days ago. Should remain competitive.

Form: 73954-5

(2)

Lunar Power^p1⁹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 59

11/2

Well held in maidens, though possibly needed the run after 3 months off last time. Gelded since last seen and could improve upped significantly in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 90-0

(10)

Too Bright¹⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: T P Madden| T: N Meade| OR: 56

18/1

Showed promise on Leopardstown handicap debut in October. Disappointing at Gowran 2 days later but that may have come too soon.

Form: 079080-

(8)

Putonthenews^p1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: L F Roche| T: J Nash| OR: 55

14/1

Modest maiden. Below best in handicaps last twice so improvement needed in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 070-600

(6)

Pageboy²²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Chris Hayes| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 54

14/1

Little impact in maidens/minor event on turf. Has left John M. Oxx ahead of handicap debut/return.

Form: 760-

(7)

Shazza¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: K J Manning| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 54

50/1

Well held in a trio of maidens at Dundalk.

Form: 000

(4)

Castle Stables^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 51

9/1

Has yet to go on from a promising debut.

Form: 9009-80

Forecasts

Abstract (10/3), Award Dancer (7/2), Bell Ex One (9/2), Lunar Power (11/2), Castle Stables (9/1), New Appointment (11/1), Putonthenews (14/1), Pageboy (14/1), Too Bright (18/1), Shazza (50/1)

AWARD DANCER shaped better than the distance beaten suggests in a maiden here 15 days ago and appeals as the type to come good now venturing into handicaps. Abstract is another potential improver, while Bell Ex One ought to remain competitive.