Dundalk
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Verdict
Verdict
PEPPER NOIR is a three-time course winner now racing below her last winning mark and should benefit from recent runs. Baila Conmigo caught the eye when fourth at this C&D 7 days ago despite trouble in the straight and looks capable of better for current connections. Palmezzano has been consistent here and could improve returning to handicaps with cheekpieces back on.
Pepper Noir
Baila Conmigo
Palmezzano
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
5. Satono ChevalierJ: J. KearneyT: Aidan Melia, IrelandF: 41/590093-- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
VerdictHas 3 course and distance wins but gone 6 runs without success, finishing third of 14 in a 10.7f claimer at Dundalk (8/1) last October without headgear. First run for new trainer. Could be more competitive back at this C&D where previously successful.- 9. Baila ConmigoJ: R. M. MulliganT: Ciaran Murphy, IrelandF: 07/8640-4
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictNot long with current yard, showing mixed form but better in recent AW run. Fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 7 days ago, ran well despite facing trouble twice in the straight. Looks capable of better for current connections. 
6. PreparationsJ: Declan McDonoghT: A. Slattery, IrelandF: 61/523047-- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictShowed fair form in turf handicaps last summer before finishing seventh of 14 over course and distance (11/1) 42 days ago, led early but effort flattened out. Now below last winning mark.
3. SectariusJ: G. F. CarrollT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 0126/0659-- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 140
VerdictStruggled in recent races, finishing ninth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (40/1) last September, never involved and beaten 21 lengths. First run for new trainer. Needs a drop in weights to become competitive.
8. Church MountainJ: J. M. SheridanT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 8060083-8- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictHas 3 course wins at Dundalk but ran below-par when 8th of 14 in handicap (9/2) 10 days ago, merely plugging on after racing off the pace. Can perform better at this course on a going day.
11. My VonnieJ: M. W. HassettT: M. M. Rice, IrelandF: 0002457-6- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictMaiden who ran respectably at this C&D including when 2nd of 14 (66/1) in November and was sixth of 14 in handicap (7/2 favourite) 14 days ago, failing to justify support. First-time blinkers replace hood.
2. Sinbad My DadJ: J. E. HarnettT: Seamus Fahey, IrelandF: 4708433-9- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas shown fair form at Dundalk with placed efforts in November/December before finishing ninth of 12 at same C&D (14/1) 14 days ago when hampered in final furlong. Worth another chance on previous AW form.- 1. Pepper NoirJ: Jessica MayeT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 11/662906-
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictThree-time course winner who has shown signs of returning to form. Finished sixth of 11 in flat handicap at Dundalk (40/1) 35 days ago, took keen hold but lost place approaching final furlong. Now racing below last winning mark and should benefit from recent runs. 
10. Cala GracionetaJ: L. F. RocheT: Matthew J. Smith, IrelandF: 05900-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictLightly-raced filly finished 11th of 14 in handicap at this course and distance (80/1) 42 days ago, never involved. Down 5lbs but needs to show significant improvement to figure.
13. Lady LuckJ: J. PietropaoloT: Rodger Sweeney, IrelandF: 080008-9- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 7-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 40
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas shown little in seven starts, finishing ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) 14 days ago showing little again. Tongue strap back on for significant step up in trip.
12. Man Is KingJ: Wesley JoyceT: Thomas Dowling, IrelandF: 4658073-0- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 40
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictInconsistent performer who has never won in 40 career starts. Ran better when 3rd of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (12/1) 44 days ago before finishing 10th of 14 in handicap (7/1) 14 days ago, making no impression. Trying a significant step up in trip here.
7. Edge Of DarknessJ: W. M. LordanT: Daniel John Howard, IrelandF: 70020/0- Price History:
- 91.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUnsuccessful in 13 runs since 2023 win, finished last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 14 days ago. Handicap drop and first-time blinkers unlikely to spark improvement.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 4. PalmezzanoJ: Reese HolohanT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 05/72P74-4
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas shown form at Dundalk with consecutive 4th place finishes in maidens. Fourth of 12 in maiden (10.7f) at odds of 7/2 14 days ago, keeping on after being driven 3f out. Cheekpieces back on and could be more competitive returning to handicap company.