Dundalk
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Verdict
Verdict
BEAT THE DEVIL rates just the pick of the weights on the back of a very good recent third here so is fancied to gain a deserved success and thwart in-form top-weight Boyne Valley. Heart Of Darkness, Imperial Fighter and Battle Borne can all have a say too in this wide-open handicap.
Beat The Devil
Boyne Valley
Heart Of Darkness
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 9. Beat The DevilJ: D. W. O'ConnorT: Patrick Magee, IrelandF: 05078333-
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictArrives in very good nick without winning, third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 4/1) 23 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. 
14. Man Is KingJ: J. S. DaltonT: Thomas Dowling, IrelandF: 64658073-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 40
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictRemains a maiden after 39 Flat runs but he posted a solid third of 12 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 12/1) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Others remain more persuasive.- 1. Boyne ValleyJ: T. CaseyT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 88168682-
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWinner at Navan in October. Good second of 12 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 15/2) 30 days ago, clear of rest. Back down in trip. Ought to be thereabouts. 
2. Imperial FighterJ: R. M. MulliganT: P. J. McKenna, IrelandF: 16565005-- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
Verdict28/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 37 days ago, left with lot to do. Can make his presence felt.- 7. Heart Of DarknessJ: R. P. ClearyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 00009749-
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Failed to get home when ninth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this course (10.7f) 30 days ago. Back down in trip now and merits consideration. 
8. La CampanellaJ: Mark CrehanT: Gerard Keane, IrelandF: 08005-- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 50/1, excellent fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Can't be discounted.
3. BrainsJ: P. McGettiganT: R. Donohoe, IrelandF: 70345085-- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictC&D winner. 12/1, good fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 30 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap back on and in the mix.
10. Alto SaxJ: L. F. RocheT: Peter Fahey, IrelandF: 30847907-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 44 days ago, left with too much to do. No forlorn hope.
6. MarbushJ: Nicola BurnsT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 06090060-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2024. 28/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Others preferred.
13. Kitty BearJ: Orla TynanT: A. Slattery, IrelandF: 80639770-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 42
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
Verdict8/1 and visored for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
4. Morning ApproachJ: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, IrelandF: 60728000-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictC&D winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f) 37 days ago, slowly away. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024.
5. Battle BorneJ: P. A. HarnettT: P. J. McKenna, IrelandF: 4966086-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
Verdict40/1, eye-catching sixth of 10 in claimer at this course (7f) 37 days ago, not enjoying a clear run after a very slow start. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell and needs considering.
11. Gold DubloomsJ: K. J. LeonardT: Eamonn O'Connell, IrelandF: 000350-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 43
- Days Since Last Run:
- 120
VerdictTenth of 13 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good to soft, 9/1). Off 120 days with work to do.
12. CarrickfinnJ: J. PietropaoloT: Shane Gallagher, IrelandF: 0/4920400-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 42
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
VerdictRemains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Last of 10 in handicap (9/1) at this course (7f) 84 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
15. Surf On JamieJ: ReserveT: P. Mulligan, IrelandF: 6008-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden (33/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. RESERVE