Dundalk
Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
INSTANT APPEAL is improving in leaps and bounds, winning his last three at this track and making short work of a 5lb rise when comfortably beating Big Gossey 30 days ago. He gets the vote ahead of Carolina Jetstream, who has strong Dundalk form with two previous course wins and will likely be competitive again. Big Gossey remains dangerous to dismiss in current mood.
Instant Appeal
Carolina Jetstream
Big Gossey
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Big GosseyJ: P. McGettiganT: Charles O'Brien, IrelandF: 05882052-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictExperienced gelding with 10 career wins including 2 at this course. Finished second of 10 in a handicap over C&D (11/1) 30 days ago, finding only rapidly-improving Instant Appeal too good. Could be dangerous to dismiss in current mood on this AW surface. 
2. City HouseJ: Gabriella Adela HillT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 2/1126050-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 174
VerdictHas useful form including 2nd in Group 2 at Sakhir but finished 19th of 21 in handicap at Ascot (80/1) last July, raced in unfavoured trio. First run for new trainer.
3. Apache OutlawJ: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 68204874-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictGone 14 runs without a win since December 2024, finished fourth of 10 behind Instant Appeal in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 30 days ago when travelling fluently but short of room. Should be competitive again at this favoured venue.- 4. Instant AppealJ: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 33483111-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictIn tremendous form since joining new yard, winning 3 races at this track. Won comfortably as 6/5 favourite in 7f handicap here 30 days ago, beating Big Gossey by 1ΒΌ lengths. Going for a 4th consecutive win. 
5. The LiffeyJ: Reese HolohanT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 51/40747-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWithout a win in five runs since June 2024. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 30 days ago when making AW debut.- 6. Carolina JetstreamJ: D. W. O'ConnorT: Robson De Aguiar, IrelandF: 341/14042-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictBest form at Dundalk with two course wins, preferring AW to turf. Finished second of 8 in a handicap at Dundalk (4/1) 42 days ago, beaten a length by Instant Appeal, showing useful form for new trainer. Likely to be competitive again with her proven affinity for this track. 
7. InishfallenJ: J. M. SheridanT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 2/8062595-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictBest recent effort when second in Windsor 6f handicap in July, finished fifth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (5/1) 35 days ago showing promise for new yard. Back up in trip to 7f which might suit this fairly useful performer who is now without a win in 16 races.
8. Little EmpireJ: A. S. GrantT: Anthony McCann, IrelandF: 13631332-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictRunning consistently well at Dundalk with a win and strong finishes in recent months, finishing second of 13 in a 7f handicap at this course (7/2) 28 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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