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4.45 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Optional Claiming Race

(1m 2f 150y(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. God Of Thunder (IRE)
2. Harry The Rogue (IRE)

Recent Form and Comments

God Of Thunder (IRE): This 6yo gelding has been struggling over timber and on the Flat since his victory over Limerick’s extended 1m4f in June. Comments indicate he needs a longer distance than this 1m 2f 150y trip and is also drawn widest.

Harry The Rogue (IRE): This 4yo gelding recently returned to his best form, finishing runner-up over the Course and Distance (C&D) three weeks ago. He is currently in good form.

Spotlight Verdict

Johnny Murtagh has a strong strike-rate in claimers and his three-year-old filly, WALK THE HIGHLINE, shades the vote. She didn’t appreciate a step up to 1m6f on heavy ground at Listowel last month but showed enough promise in maidens to suggest she’ll be a threat back down in distance. Ozark Daze should appreciate a return to this venue and Harry The Rogue isn’t ruled out from the top of the weights after a big C&D run last time out.

Race Statistics

Category	Details
Age Groups (Wins-Places-Runs)	3yo: 3-4-34; 4yo+: 6-14-88.
Fate of Favourites	141323015.
Trainer Records (w-pl-r)	Joseph Patrick O’Brien 2-2-5, G M Lyons 1-0-3, Denis Gerard Hogan 0-2-11, Eoin Doyle 0-1-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

God Of Thunder (IRE):

• Strengths: Recent win was in June (over further). Listed as the top-rated horse based on TimeWise total rating.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: He is struggling for form recently. The trip (1m 2f 150y) is likely too sharp as he needs further. He also has the disadvantage of drawing widest.

Harry The Rogue (IRE):

• Strengths: Demonstrated good recent form by finishing second over C&D three weeks ago. The Spotlight suggests he is not to be ruled out. Trainer A Slattery has a 67% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: He carries top weight and must give weight to the rest of the field, which will be difficult. He also has a tougher draw this time.

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5.15 View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

(1m 2f 150y(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Cala Bonita (IRE)
2. Faro Island

Recent Form and Comments

Cala Bonita (IRE): This 3yo filly returned to form over this C&D recently. She was promoted to second place following interference in her penultimate start, and then followed up with a career-best success most recently. She should remain competitive despite receiving a 6lb rise in the weights.

Faro Island: This 3yo gelding has improved significantly since starting handicapping after a gelding procedure. He finished third over C&D last month (beaten 2l) and then won over 1m3f at Down Royal 10 days later. He is unexposed, having made only five starts.

Spotlight Verdict

After finishing a close-up fourth here on Tuesday, course and distance winner DUCKER ought to go well back at this distance and there’s a suspicion artificial surfaces are the key to him. Last time out winners Cala Bonita and Faro Island are obvious dangers while Trishuli River is another to consider back on her preferred surface.

Race Statistics

Category	Details
Age Groups (Wins-Places-Runs)	3yo: 2-9-42; 4yo+: 8-11-96.
Fate of Favourites	2216021053.
Trainer Records (w-pl-r)	D K Weld 1-0-2, A Oliver 0-1-2, Gerard Keane 0-1-1, J S Bolger 0-1-3, Matthew J Smith 0-1-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

Cala Bonita (IRE):

• Strengths: Achieved a career-best success recently over C&D. She is listed as an obvious danger in the Spotlight. Trainer M Smith has a 50% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: She faces a tougher assignment running off a 6lb rise.

Faro Island:

• Strengths: Highly unexposed, having only run five times. He is a last-time-out winner (Down Royal) and is expected to go well again despite the rise in weight. Trainer A Oliver is noted for a 100% win rate in the last 14 days. He is flagged as an obvious danger.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: Runs off a 5lb higher mark after his recent win.

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5.45 Michael And Esther Cooney Memorial Handicap

(1m 2f 150y(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Longbourn (IRE)
2. Star Harbour (IRE)

Recent Form and Comments

Longbourn (IRE): This 9yo gelding is a Course and Distance (C&D) winner from 2023. He had a light campaign this year but showed encouraging signs when finishing a credible fourth over C&D in August, finishing 1.5l behind Star Harbour.

Star Harbour (IRE): A 7yo gelding, Star Harbour is a seven-time turf winner but remains 0-15 on the AW. He went close a week ago over 1m4f, being caught narrowly close home, although he did hang left in the closing stages. He is rated a big player and is equally effective at this shorter trip.

Spotlight Verdict

Still a maiden on the AW, STAR HARBOUR (nap) may get his turn here, having been narrowly denied here last week. Longbourn looks the chief threat, although Quatre Bras could be interesting back on the AW.

Race Statistics

Category	Details
Age Groups (Wins-Places-Runs)	3yo: 2-2-15; 4yo+: 2-5-29.
Fate of Favourites	1132.
Trainer Records (w-pl-r)	Ciaran Murphy 1-0-1, Ross O’Sullivan 0-2-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

Longbourn (IRE):

• Strengths: Proven C&D winner. Showed promising recent form in August. Listed as the chief threat in the Spotlight. Trainer R O’Sullivan has a 100% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: He needs to find a little bit extra to reverse the form with Star Harbour from their last meeting.

Star Harbour (IRE):

• Strengths: Highly effective at this trip and nearly won last week over further. He is the Spotlight nap selection, expected to break his AW maiden. Despite being 2lb higher, he is considered a big player. Trainer A McGuinness has a 64% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: He is 0-15 on the AW. He hung left in the closing stages last time.

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6.15 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Nursery Handicap

(7f(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Glamazon (IRE)
2. Savile Row (IRE)

Recent Form and Comments

Glamazon (IRE): This 2yo filly has been consistent through her seven runs, including a couple of starts in handicaps.

Savile Row (IRE): This 2yo colt has been consistent in his four starts so far. He did not see his race out strongly at Naas last week, but his pedigree suggests the new 7f trip should suit him.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks like a warm nursery and a case can be made for plenty of them who have shown promise in maidens. Only a neck separated You’ll Think Of Me and QUINTA GIRL in a Naas maiden that’s worked out. The latter is taken to reverse placings with this step up in trip and switch to all-weather both likely to help. That’s No Joke was sent off favourite for his handicap debut last week and may be capable of better over this sort of trip but the reserve, Whistling Jamesie could be the main threat if he gets a run after Tuesday’s success.

Race Statistics

Category	Details
Age Groups	All runners are 2yo.
Fate of Favourites	1123.
Trainer Records (w-pl-r)	A Oliver 0-1-1, A P O’Brien 0-1-1, Donnacha Aidan O’Brien 0-1-3, Mrs John Harrington 0-1-4.

Assessment of the Top Two

Glamazon (IRE):

• Strengths: Highly consistent form over seven runs. Trainer Mrs J Harrington has a 44% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: She looks exposed when compared to many of her rivals in this field.

Savile Row (IRE):

• Strengths: Consistent record. Pedigree suggests the step up to 7f will be suitable. Trainer A P O’Brien has a high 72% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: Requires improvement to successfully defy his current mark. He faded late in his last race at Naas.

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6.45 Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div I)

(7f(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Bowman (IRE)
2. Hasiyna (IRE)

Recent Form and Comments

Bowman (IRE): This 7yo gelding is a four-time AW winner in Britain. He impressed on debut for this yard with a staying-on third at Leopardstown (7f, August). He disappointed when favourite at Fairyhouse subsequently, with excuses including keenness, poor ground, and a troubled run.

Hasiyna (IRE): This 5yo mare won two 6f handicaps here last winter. Her latest run at Laytown was respectable despite meeting trouble in running at a crucial stage.

Spotlight Verdict

Plenty with chances, including Bowman and Hasiyna representing the jockey’s title contenders, along with Eric Lock and Lorr’s Girl, but preference is for COLUGO, back in trip after a good third here over a mile last month.

Race Statistics

Category	Details
Age Groups (Wins-Places-Runs)	3yo: 3-7-48; 4yo+: 7-14-91.
Fate of Favourites	2034112312.
Trainer Records (w-pl-r)	Adrian McGuinness 1-2-9, John C McConnell 0-1-9.

Assessment of the Top Two

Bowman (IRE):

• Strengths: Proven AW form (four wins in Britain). Displayed promising form on his third-place start for the current yard. Drops in grade for this AW return. Trainer C Byrnes has a 50% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: Disappointing recent run (as favourite) that requires him to bounce back.

Hasiyna (IRE):

• Strengths: Proven course winner (two 6f handicaps last winter). Running off a career-low mark. Could perform well back on the AW. Trainer J McConnell has a 21% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: Has a poor record on turf (0-16). Met trouble in running on her last start.

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7.15 Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

(7f(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Distillate
2. Drafted (IRE)

Recent Form and Comments

Distillate: This 5yo mare holds six career wins, including one at Dundalk (6f) and a recent victory on the beach at Laytown. Her latest run at Down Royal was described as “okay”.

Drafted (IRE): A 5yo gelding, he is a dual AW 7f winner in Britain. His recent form at Dundalk is encouraging, having finished a good second over 1m on Tuesday after setting a strong pace (from a wide draw).

Spotlight Verdict

Making a quick return after finishing second here on Tuesday over a mile after setting a strong pace, the drop in trip and kinder draw could make DRAFTED the one to beat. Sovereign Banter rates a danger off a light weight, while the long-absent Bucky Larson is worth a look for market confidence on yard debut.

Race Statistics

Note: Specific Age Group, Fate of Favourites, and Trainer Records for Division II are not separated in the sources. See 6.45 statistics.

Assessment of the Top Two

Distillate:

• Strengths: Proven winner with six career victories, including a recent win. Trainer A McGuinness has a 64% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: She is also declared to run at the Curragh on Thursday (3.00), which might impact her preparation or presence here.

Drafted (IRE):

• Strengths: Dual AW 7f winner. Showed excellent form recently (second on Tuesday). The drop in trip and a better draw should make him the one to beat (Spotlight selection). Trainer C Byrnes has a 50% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: He is running on a quick turnaround (Tuesday race).

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7.45 Bar One Casino Handicap

(7f(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Hightimeyouwon
2. Tokenomics (FR)

Recent Form and Comments

Hightimeyouwon: This 9yo gelding has won 11 times, including five victories at Dundalk. His most recent run, at the Curragh in August, was solid.

Tokenomics (FR): This 4yo mare has four wins, including a C&D victory last year and a win at Cork in May. She posted her best recent effort when finishing a clear second at the Curragh last month (soft ground).

Spotlight Verdict

An open looking handicap but worth giving DAAMBERDIPLOMAT another chance at this trip, providing he settles better than at Leopardstown. Top-weight Tokenomics and Hightimeyouwon may prove the biggest threats.

Race Statistics

Note: Age Group, Fate of Favourites, and Trainer Records are not provided for this specific race in the sources.

Assessment of the Top Two

Hightimeyouwon:

• Strengths: Possesses an excellent record at Dundalk (five wins). His recent form is solid. Identified as a biggest threat in the Spotlight. Trainer S Thorne has a 29% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: None noted, his course record suggests high suitability.

Tokenomics (FR):

• Strengths: Proven C&D winner. Showed high recent form with a clear second at the Curragh. Identified as a biggest threat in the Spotlight. Trainer D Marnane has a 33% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: She carries top weight (10st 0lb) and is 6lb higher than her last third-place finish here a year ago.

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8.15 Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden

(6f(AW))

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated

1. Ballintogher (IRE)
2. Washington Street (IRE)

Recent Form and Comments

Ballintogher (IRE): This 3yo gelding ran a cracking race last week, finishing second by a head in a Navan maiden following an absence.

Washington Street (IRE): This 3yo gelding has frequently threatened to win maidens. He went close recently in a 7f handicap at Gowran last month, although he was not as effective back at this trip subsequently at the Curragh.

Spotlight Verdict

There was plenty to like about BALLINTOGHER‘s yard debut in a Navan maiden last week. He could be hard to beat if he comes on for that run and takes to both headgear and an artificial surface. Well bred Dramatic is interesting on her belated return… Washington Street has shown enough to win a maiden and looks like the main threat to the selection but he’s had more chances than most.

Race Statistics

Category	Details
Age Groups (Wins-Places-Runs)	3yo: 4-11-58; 4yo+: 2-1-17.
Fate of Favourites	242422.
Trainer Records (w-pl-r)	A Oliver 1-0-3, J A Stack 0-1-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

Ballintogher (IRE):

• Strengths: Showed excellent recent form (beaten by a head). Selected as the main choice (hard to beat) in the Spotlight. Trainer D J Murphy has a 100% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: Must prove suitable for the AW surface and handle the pressure of first-time cheekpieces.

Washington Street (IRE):

• Strengths: Has demonstrated ability required to win a maiden. Listed as the main threat to the selection. Trainer G Lyons has a 33% win rate in the last 14 days.
• Weaknesses/Suitability: Described as “frustrating to follow”. He has had more chances than most to win a maiden. He wears a first-time tongue-tie.