16:40 Dundalk

Wednesday 14 February 2024

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Happy Valentine's Day From Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) (Div 2)

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 2m 37.95s

(6)

General Idea^p,t¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: James Ryan⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Donoghue| OR: 64

28/1

9/2 and visored for 1st time, respectable seventh of 14 in claimer at this course (10.7f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account.

Form: 1797-57

(9)

Gracesolution^v1⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: Shane Markey⁽¹⁰⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 64

14/1

8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 63 days ago, not ideally placed. Visor on 1st time. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 534735-

(1)

Atlantic Island⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: O McSweeney⁽⁵⁾| T: L Comer| OR: 61

9/1

17/2, creditable 5¼ lengths fifth of 14 to Picpoul in handicap at this course (10.7f) 63 days ago. Not discounted.

Form: 858705-

(14)

St Cianans Fire^t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: S Crawley| OR: 59| C

2/1

Course winner. 5/1, first run since leaving John McConnell when very good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 00405-2

(3)

Tudor Manor¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Declan McDonogh| T: P J Flynn| OR: 58

9/1

Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 20/1) 12 days ago. One for the shortlist.

Form: 24/506-8

(2)

Kiwi Kiss^h1¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Robert Whearty⁽⁵⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 57

33/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Fair fourth of 14 in claimer (33/1) at this course (10.7f) 19 days ago. Hood back on. Needs considering.

Form: 00990-4

(7)

Goonyaboyya²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Jack Kearney⁽⁵⁾| T: G Keane| OR: 56

10/1

First run since leaving Matthew J. Smith when eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 26 days ago. Something to find on form.

Form: 87080/8

(12)

Emperor Of Silk^b²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Robbie Colgan| T: L Comer| OR: 55

33/1

Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 26 days ago. Others appeal more.

Form: 00004-0

(17)

Power Drive^p¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: Ciara Flynn⁽⁷⁾| T: P W Flynn| OR: 55| CD

20/1

3-time C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 14/1) 12 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Not ruled out.

Form: 4830-85

(10)

Noble Crusade¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Keithen Kennedy⁽⁷⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 50

14/1

Sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 33/1) 12 days ago, not ideally placed. Can't be dismissed.

Form: 00009-6

(11)

In The Cheap Seats^h¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: N G McCullagh| T: R K Watson| OR: 47

80/1

25/1, below form eighth of 14 in claimer at this course (10.7f) 19 days ago. Hood back on with more needed.

Form: 56048/8

(13)

Nevada Brave²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Nathan Crosse| T: L Comer| OR: 47| C

16/1

Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. 17/2, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 29 days ago. Can go well again.

Form: 03408-5

(4)

Lucky Question¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽³⁾| T: S Lavery| OR: 47

9/2

18/5 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 12 days ago. Merits consideration.

Form: 3564-36

(16)

Picpoul¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Jamie Powell⁽³⁾| T: M Rice| OR: 65| CD

5/1

C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 4/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago, badly hampered. In the mix. RESERVE

Form: 60513-6

Non-Runners

(8)

Wishes And Dreams⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: Ciaran Murphy J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

(5)

Say You're Sorry⁸²

Weight: 9-6| Age: 6

T: E O'Connell J: Reserve 2

(15)

Hollywood Star⁵⁶

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: L Comer J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

St Cianans Fire (2/1), Wishes And Dreams (4/1), Lucky Question (9/2), Picpoul (5/1), Tudor Manor (9/1), Atlantic Island (9/1), Goonyaboyya (10/1), Noble Crusade (14/1), Gracesolution (14/1), Nevada Brave (16/1), Power Drive (20/1), General Idea (28/1), Emperor Of Silk (33/1), Kiwi Kiss (33/1), Say You're Sorry (33/1), Hollywood Star (33/1), In The Cheap Seats (80/1)

WISHES AND DREAMS made a promising start for her new yard when runner-up over C&D and can build on it to get off the mark. Gracesolution didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth here last time and is next on the list while St Cianans Fire, Nevada Brave and Lucky Question all need factoring into this very open handicap too.