85 Expert View: Outpaced, below form back down in trip when down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; in good form prior; effective 1m-1m2f on sound surface; inconsistent, longer trip a plus and handicapper has relented.
6 20:00 Dundalk (IRE) 25 Sep 2026
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1m 2f 150y Standard (A.W.)
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71 Expert View: Taken on up front and did too much too soon beaten 7l in a handicap at Limerick last time; returning from a break; effective 7-9f, suited by a sound surface; big gelding, return to AW a plus but plenty to prove for new yard.
82 Expert View: Did too much too soon back up in trip to get across from wide draw beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 9-12f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; inconsistent, must bounce back.
82 Expert View: Scored by 2 1/2l off a 11lb lower mark at Down Royal penultimate start; ran to form up in grade last time; effective 7-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; in form, still well treated on old UK form, threat.
82 Expert View: Never threatened in race dominated from front having missed break beaten 8l in a handicap here last time; effective 10-13f on soft, good and AW; inconsistent in short career.
82 Expert View: Continued in poor form when down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; returning from a break; suited by 10/11f, acts on any; out of form veteran but return to AW may help.
91 Expert View: Improved down in class and trip under positive ride in first time blinkers when winning an auction race at Bellewstown by a nose last time; top course jockey; effective 1m-10f, acts on yielding and good; consistent in short career, could be well treated now handicapping.
76 Expert View: Disappointing back up in trip comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last time; effective 7-11f, acts on good, suited by AW; well treated on autumn AW form but bit to prove after poor spell hurdling.
79 Expert View: Below form up in trip beaten 8l in a handicap at Naas last time; off a short-break; effective 1m, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent, chance on penultimate run.
85 Expert View: Yard has won 2 of last 6 runnings of race; outclassed beaten 7l in the Conditions Race at Roscommon last time; effective 8-13f, acts on god and AW; nice attitude, but form of course win had knocks, likely flattered by latest.
84 Expert View: Never travelled, didn't enjoy track beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Clonmel last time; effective 8-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; on workable mark but form in and out of late.
89 Expert View: Outpaced, ran to form back down in trip when second beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden at Navan latest; effective 10-13f, acts on good to firm; opening mark could be lenient, big player.
80 Expert View: Never in it from off the pace back on Flat well beaten in a handicap at Down Royal latest; in good form over hurdles prior to that; effective 14f; others stronger.
82 Expert View: Ran to form when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap at Down Royal latest; effective 8-10f, acts on good; in decent form and not fully exposed for top yard, threat.
68 Expert View: Found little on handicap debut in first time headgear beaten 9l in a handicap at Cork last time; best effort at 10f, acts on good; flattered by standout maiden form, more needed.
72 Expert View: Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip when well beaten in a maiden at Laytown latest; effective 8-12f, all form on good or AW; longer distance a plus but plenty to prove at present.
82 Expert View: Ran to form up in trip in first time cheekpieces when winning an auction race at Gowran Park by 2l last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good to firm and AW; form of maiden win nothing special but previous run here franked, not ruled out on handicap bow.
Verdict
A few look well handicapped here including CAMINO LAD who showed a willing attitude when shedding his maiden tag last time. That run was over 1m but he's proven over longer trips so is selected to take advantage of a lenient opening mark. Sakoku remains a maiden but looks well treated on her best maiden form including her latest runner up effort which has been boosted in handicaps. She may prove the biggest threat ahead of Handshake who is probably a bit flattered by his latest run but is open to improvement handicapping for a top stable.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Standard | 14 | Quickshot | 10 | 3 | 9 9 | 77 | 70521 | 76 days | A Murray (64 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 3/ 1 | 2:14.54 |
| 2024 | Standard | 8 | Ridhaz | 1 | 3 | 9 13 | 82 | 4-1564 | 43 days | M Halford & T Collins (86 miles) | Ronan Whelan | 11/ 8 | 2:13.57 |
| 2023 | Standard | 14 | Slieve Binnian | 14 | 3 | 9 2 | 76 | 1-75419 | 22 days | M Halford & T Collins (86 miles) | Ronan Whelan | 4/ 1 | 2:18.67 |
| 2022 | Standard | 14 | Manbehindthemoney | 6 | 3 | 9 8 | 77 | 051750 | 58 days | A Oliver (53 miles) | Ronan Whelan | 33/ 1 | 2:15.91 |
| 2021 | Standard | 14 | Irwin | 7 | 3 | 9 8 | 80 | 3-10 | 166 days | J P O'Brien (129 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 9/ 1 | 2:14.10 |
| 2020 | Standard | 14 | Eaglemont | 12 | 3 | 9 12 | 84 | 5328 | 15 days | J P O'Brien (129 miles) | Mikey Sheehy | 7/ 1 | 2:16.02 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3, 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 150y | 2:09.76 |