Dundalk

Today, October 18, 2024Flat1m2fStandard

Verdict

Successful on both previous starts in claiming company, FIRSTMAN is selected to end a lengthy losing run with a return to this venue firmly in his favour. Stablemate Nibiru won here earlier in the year and he can provide most resistance, with Jaafel, Timourid and Acotango just a handful of others to consider, too.

Firstman
Nibiru
Jaafel

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

11. Jaafel
J: Adam CaffreyT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 54-200595
Price History:
3.75
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
4-time course winner. Offered little after 10 weeks off when fifth of 8 in claimer (9/1) at Roscommon (10.4f, heavy) 59 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces back on.
12. Firstman
J: S. CoenT: Mrs C. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 056-50000
Price History:
5.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, made no impression when tenth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Has good chance back on all-weather/in this grade.
4. Autocrat
J: M. W. HassettT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 42-006785
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Won this 12 months ago but yet to fire this season, fifth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Thurles (16.4f, good) 8 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkers back on.
9. Nibiru
J: J. J. G. RyanT: Mrs C. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 2060-8106
Price History:
8.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Temperamental sort. Course winner. 28/1, wasn't disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to firm) 71 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
8. Timourid
J: R. WheartyT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 81570489
Price History:
6.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. 50/1, never better than mid-field when ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on.
3. Darkened
J: Sorcha WoodsT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
F: 43156805
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. 40/1, not seen to best effect when fifth of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (10.6f, soft) 18 days ago, finishing with running left.
1. Acotango
J: D. S. O'SullivanT: G. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 399-06330
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, ran no sort of race when last of 10 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yard in fine form.
5. El Santarem
J: J. S. DaltonT: W. P. Browne, Ireland
F: 0780
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Failed to progress when fourteenth of 25 on handicap debut (14/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, not clear run over 1f out. Significantly up in trip.
14. Begleys Forge
J: Wesley JoyceT: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland
F: 008-08
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in claiming maiden at Bellewstown (7.9f, soft, 150/1) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut.
16. Carlton Gardens
J: J. A. PowellT: Anthony Mullins, Ireland
F: 9750/9-7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
First run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when seventh of 10 in claimer at Laytown (7f, 125/1) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. RESERVE.
15. A Daughtersdelight
J: J. PietropaoloT: Patrick Magee, Ireland
F: 07-069460
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, remained with little solid form when twelfth of 16 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, soft) 4 days ago. RESERVE.
10. Tea Olive
J: S. McCullaghT: Leanne Breen, Ireland
F: 5457-0600
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Ran poorly on first outing since leaving Noel Meade when twelfth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkered for 1st time.
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Non-Runners

6. Red Special
J: J. A. PowellT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 688P-043
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Respectable third of 10 in claiming maiden (9/4) at Bellewstown (7.9f, soft) 16 days ago, every chance final 1f. Significantly back up in trip.
2. Noble Crusade
J: K. G. KennedyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 9-6110900
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Course winner. 11/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (14.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago, dropping away gradually. Back down in trip.
13. Galician Girl
J: H. J. HorganT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 685U0979
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Course winner. Fared no better under a change of tactics when ninth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Thurles (8.2f, good) 8 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hooded for 1st time.
7. The Mpex Kid
J: Nicola BurnsT: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
F: 178-70800
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
C&D winner. 28/1, sixteenth of 25 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Struggling for form at present.
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