Dundalk 23 September 2016

Going: Standard (AW - Polytrack)
 
 
Cloudy

Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 14.8° - 17.0°
Rainfall: 0.39mm
Wind: 13.5 mph SE

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17:20 Dundalk (IRE) (3YO plus)

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5f

Winner €6,150 - 14 ran

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A number of these look to have chances, so the hat-trick seeking MY GOOD BROTHER receives what can only be a tentative vote. He has impressively notched up a double, including a head victory over this C&D, and a further 6lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another big effort. Aggression has clearly had his problems but is fancied to go close, while Californiadreaming and Iconic Figure are just a couple more to consider.

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18:00 Dundalk (IRE) (2YO only)

Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10)

6f

Winner €9,225 - 13 ran

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Plenty of these have chances but none more so than HUNAINA, who has filled the runner-up berth on her last four starts and the first-time tongue-tie may bring about the required improvement for the daughter of Tamayuz to break her maiden tag. Quick Chat was a place behind the selection last time and she should be on the premises once again today, while Thomas O'Malley is another to feature high on the shortlist for this contest.

3

18:30 Dundalk (IRE) (3YO plus)

Dundalk Stadium Maiden

6f

Winner €6,765 - 14 ran

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A few in with chances but none more so than MILITARY HILL, who is less exposed than the likes of A Likely Story and Flowerhill Nova and doesn't have much to find on official ratings, with the fitting of first-time blinkers expected to eke out some improvement in the son of Majestic Missile. The drop in distance may also play to his strengths, but keep an eye on Grainne's Dream as she lines up in receipt of weight against the boys and she ran well for third at Down Royal a fortnight ago.

4

19:00 Dundalk (IRE) (3YO plus)

Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

1m

Winner €5,535 - 14 ran

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Plenty of these have questions to answer but not SIX SILVER LANE, who was a winner over C&D earlier in the month and a 4lb rise seems fair for that success. Clear Focus looks a threat with Killian Leonard claiming a valuable 5lb off her back, while Trump Card can build on a decent effort last time at Gowran where he was third. Of the rest, Boynagh Prince may improve on the form shown to date with a first time hood now added.

5

19:30 Dundalk (IRE) (3YO plus)

Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)

1m

Winner €5,535 - 14 ran

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LIGHTENING STRICKS remains in decent form and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to claim another victory under promising 7lb claimer Dylan Hogan. Rialto Magic should be suited by this 1m trip and represents a trainer who does well with few runners at this venue, while Reddot Express looks sure to set a generous gallop for the rest to follow and he could be dangerous if allowed an easy lead. Romantic looks best of the remainder.

6

20:00 Dundalk (IRE) (4YO plus)

Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Apprentice Handicap (50-80)

1m 4f

Winner €7,379 - 12 ran

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The one who makes most appeal is ALL BODY AND SOUL, who has done nothing but improve during his short career to date, backed up two C&D victories when placed at the Galway Festival and can remain competitive off a mark of 78. Coolfighter posted a solid effort in this sphere at the Killarney Festival and has gamely won two hurdles races since. He looks sure to be competitive while Jan Van Eyck, Maskoon and Mademoiselle Penny are others to keep an eye on.

7

20:30 Dundalk (IRE) (3YO plus)

Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Race

1m 2f 150y

Winner €9,225 - 7 ran

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A competitive heat but if OL' MAN RIVER is ready to go after a year off the track then he could prove very hard to beat. A Group 2-winning juvenile, the son of Montjeu was kept exclusively to Group company last season and he was not disgraced when fourth in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start. Bravery also makes plenty of appeal at the weights, while Elusive Heights and Tarazani may still have their best performances ahead of them.

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21:00 Dundalk (IRE) (3YO plus)

Bookings At dundalkstadium.com Handicap (45-65)

1m 2f 150y

Winner €5,535 - 14 ran

No.
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SHAKE THE BUCKET has won twice over hurdles this year and has been running creditably in defeat on the level too. He's expected to build on his 1m6f Navan fourth now cutting back to this shorter trip and shades the vote ahead of fellow track and trip winner Gun Shoot, who is sporting a first-time tongue-tie, and King Of Aran, who continues to acquit himself well on turf and is just as effective on this surface.

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