18:30 Dundalk

Friday 31 October 2025

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Bar One Double Odds First Goalscorer Handicap

Off time: 18:32 | Winning time: 1m 12.39s

(11)

Sir Les Patterson³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Ben Coen| T: Stephen Thorne| OR: 91| BF| D

10/3

Shaped well on first run since leaving Harry Eustace after 3 months off when third of 23 in handicap at Curragh but was well below form (despite being well backed) when 10th of 11 in 5f handicap at Curragh (7/2) 34 days ago. Return to 6f on AW surface could see a better showing.

Form: 0-17330

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(4)

Go Athletico^t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-13| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR: 90| D

7/2

Won a 6f handicap at Curragh in July but has been inconsistent since, finishing fifth of 10 in handicap at Curragh (11/2) 15 days ago showing signs of getting back on track. Could be competitive if recapturing the form shown in summer.

Form: 001705

(6)

Little Queenie²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Robert Whearty| T: P W Flynn| OR: 89| CD

10/1

Four-time course winner who finished ninth of 18 in listed race at Curragh (33/1) 27 days ago, made running but weakened. Inconsistent but has good course form and isn't ruled out if on a going day back in a handicap.

Form: 755169

(3)

Beauty Queen^p²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Shane Foley| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 86

12/1

Two-time winner for Kevin Ryan. Fifth of 11 in a 5f handicap at Naas (28/1) 20 days ago, showing signs of returning to form when keeping on well after stumbling 2f out. Place claims if she can settle back over 6f on AW return.

Form: 376095

(9)

Michaela's Boy⁸³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Ronan Whelan| T: A McGuinness| OR: 85

15/2

Four wins on the all-weather in the UK. Showed mixed form this season including neck second at Chepstow before finishing sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (11/1) 83 days ago, running below form. Rare start over 6f on first run for new trainer and market should guide expectations.

Form: 430206

(10)

Elouise's Prince^h1¹⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rory Cleary| T: A McGuinness| OR: 83

14/1

Won twice at Wolverhampton (AW) last autumn but struggled in handicaps, finishing 12th of 16 at Epsom (28/1) 146 days ago. First-time hood and stepping up to 6f on first run for new trainer and worth a market check with yard also saddling Michaela's Boy.

Form: 711-00

(7)

Mehman¹²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Declan McDonogh| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 82| CD

16/1

Better performer on AW with four wins at this track including one over course and distance. Ninth of 15 in handicap at Curragh (11/1) 126 days ago, wasn't disgraced over a trip he's still to fully convince with his stamina for. Should appreciate return to this C&D and he can go well fresh.

Form: 2-15059

(5)

Enola Holmes^t¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jack Kearney⁽³⁾| T: Stephen Thorne| OR: 82| D

66/1

AW maiden winner struggled in better company for previous connections this year. Finished eighth of 9 in 7f handicap at Dundalk (11/1) 17 days ago, given a considerate return in first-time tongue strap on stable debut. Interesting to see if she can build on that.

Form: 690078

(1)

Tropical Retreat¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Chris Hayes| T: T Mullins| OR: 82| C| D

14/1

Won at Curragh in August but disappointing when finishing last of 10 in handicap at Curragh (11/1) 15 days ago, again running poorly. Returns to Dundalk where she has won previously and looks worth another chance given previous form.

Form: 184100

(8)

Barbapapa^b,t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Adam Grant⁽¹⁰⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 78| C

15/2

Has shown decent form with two third places earlier this year before finishing fifth of 7 in handicap at Dundalk over 7f (11/2) 14 days ago, failing to fire after a break. Will need to take a step forward with tongue strap back on for return to 6f.

Form: 2-33565

(2)

Collective Power⁷⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Wayne Hassett⁽³⁾| T: E Lynam| OR: 76| CD

9/2

Three-time C&D winner, the latest gained in April. Been running better than results show, finished 3rd over C&D 77 days ago despite traffic issues. Could be handicapped to strike following a short break.

Form: 168703

Non-Runners

(12)

Germanese¹⁵

Weight: 9-10| Age: 4

T: W McCreery J: Billy Lee

Forecasts

Sir Les Patterson (10/3), Go Athletico (7/2), Collective Power (9/2), Barbapapa (15/2), Michaela's Boy (15/2), Little Queenie (10/1), Beauty Queen (12/1), Elouise's Prince (14/1), Tropical Retreat (14/1), Germanese (14/1), Mehman (16/1), Enola Holmes (66/1)

5-time course winner COLLECTIVE POWER has been running better than recent results suggest and could be handicapped to strike following a break. Mehman has four wins at this track and should appreciate returning to his preferred surface after a 126-day absence (can go well fresh), while Tropical Retreat looks worth another chance back on the all-weather after recent poor turf efforts.