Racecards
20:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €5,535
- 2nd: €1,710
- 3rd: €811
- 4th: €360
- Form 914260
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd and ridden under 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 7-87354
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey J A Heffernan
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 869894
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey N G McCullagh
slowly into stride, mid-division, 7th on outer halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out
- Form 235508
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 56
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress to lead 2f out and soon ridden, under pressure and headed over 150 yards out, no impression on winner
- Form 877013
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 62
held up in rear of mid-division, ran freely, 11th halfway, some progress under 2f out and ridden in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 000-033
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey O J Orr
mid-division, 9th halfway, progress travelling well into 4th 2f out, pushed along to lead over 150 yards out, kept on well
- Form 6/0-0985
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer W J Fitzpatrick
- Jockey C R King
mid-division, 8th on inner halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out
- Form 6721-00
- Age 8
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J Morrison
- Jockey W J Lee
always towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra
- Form 3428P2
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey Shane Kelly
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
- Form 835784
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey Colin Keane
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along on outer entering straight, no impression in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 879802
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, progress 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
- Form 13-0080
- Age 9
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer D P Dunne
- Jockey K J Leonard
prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace (finished 6th, placed 5th)
- Form 085513
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer A Keatley
- Jockey D E Sheehy
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong (finished 5th, disqualified after rider failed to weigh in)
- Form 930-004
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey A J Breslin
in rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 90-0925
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 47
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Ondamoura won this a year ago and though he hasn't won subsequently he's gone close on several occasions including in stronger handicaps than this so don't rule out another big run. REDDOT DANCER stayed on strongly to land a course and distance handicap last month so it was a surprise when he reverted to 1m2f a couple of weeks ago. He was finishing well in that race and, as that was only his ninth race, he has more to offer and can get back on the winning trail. Creeping Ivy is another lightly-raced type and she's been running really well since returning from a long break. Tony Martin's filly would be suited by a strong gallop and looks a big threat. Penelope Pitstop is 0-27 but Sixtyfiveroses produced easily her best run to date at Navan last week and a similar effort would see her go close from her lowly mark.
Formwatch
Tap Focus (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden on inner and some progress entering straight, 12th 2f out, no impression, 10th of 18, 12 1/2l behind Coolfighter (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Flannery (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, bumped 2f out and pushed along, no impression but kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 26, 1 1/4l behind New Direction (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Shukhov (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division on inner, took keen hold, 6th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Specific Gravity (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Ondamoura (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, pushed along straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 26, 3 3/4l behind New Direction (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Reddot Dancer (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, 11th 3f out, closer in 7th and switched right 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Lunada (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Creeping Ivy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced 4th, 6th halfway, driven into 5th entering straight, switched right under 2f out, ridden into 3rd under 1f out, kept on, not trouble principals, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Shake The Bucket (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Crossingoz (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Towards rear, closer in 9th 3f out, headway into 2nd and ridden 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Lunada (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Invincible Don (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always in rear, pushed along from 4 out and no impression from next, last of 10, 37 1/4l behind Better Back Bob (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f Yielding in Oct.
Penelope Pitstop 10-3 (9-2) Tracked clear winner, ridden to press winner over 3f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Amy Blair (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) hvy in Sep.
Nicotina 14-1 (9-7) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, improved to dispute 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra in 3rd closing stages, 4th close home, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Grande Waltz (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Sixtyfiveroses (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, pushed along and progress 2f out, ridden in 7th on far rail 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Song Of The Sky (8-10) at Navan 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Tortueuse (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leader, 5th halfway, driven approaching straight, lost place and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Shake The Bucket (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Dea Dia (IRE) 5-2fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, dropped to 4th over 1f out, plugged on same pace final furlong, went 3rd again close home, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Miningrocks (9-9) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Mighty Fine (IRE) 50-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 17th of 18, dist behind Magna Cartor (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Multiviz 33-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 15th of 26, 5 3/4l behind New Direction (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Andratx (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 15, 34 3/4l behind Lord Justice (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn sft in Sep.
Lizard Point (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, closer in mid-division 5f out, progress into 6th 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Grande Waltz (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.