This analysis works through the Dundalk races scheduled for 14 November 2025, in chronological order, using the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, recent form summaries, Spotlight Verdicts, Race Statistics, and an assessment of the Top Two’s chances. The races are run on Standard (STAND) All-Weather (AW) ground.

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5:30 Dundalk: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race

(Non-Handicap Ire NM | 6f (AW) | 2yo)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Amiata (IRE)	Top Rated	2	G M Lyons	Colin Keane	3/1
2	Whatchadoin (IRE)	Second Rated	2	Josh Halley	J A Heffernan	6/1

Recent Form and Comments

• Amiata (IRE): Took a while to build on promising debut form (second at Naas in May over 5f). Got off the mark at Navan in August (5f), keeping on well. Last time out, Amiata was unlucky in running on nursery debut at Naas (6f), finishing fifth. Amiata is the top-rated horse in the field and is considered a big player on AW debut, despite having to shoulder a penalty.
• Whatchadoin (IRE): Achieved placed maiden form before securing a win at the sixth attempt over Course and Distance (C&D) 16 days ago, which means he is hit with a penalty. He has a bit to find based on ratings.

Spotlight Verdict

Unlucky in running on handicap debut at Naas last time, AMIATA was a winner on his penultimate start and should put in a good show on his AW debut despite shouldering a penalty. Avoiding a penalty is C&D runner-up My Cubby Bear who is a danger if improving for just her third career start.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (2yo only): Statistics are not provided by age within the source for this specific race type.
• Fate of Favourites: The fate of favourites stands at 1 win from 4 runners (1352).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): G M Lyons has a record of 1-1-2 in recent runnings, and W P Browne has 1-0-1.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Amiata (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest rated, recent win, overcame bad luck last time, respected connections.
  • Weaknesses: AW debut, must shoulder a penalty.
  • Suitability: Expected to run a good race as the top-rated horse.
• Whatchadoin (IRE):
  • Strengths: Recent C&D winner.
  • Weaknesses: Has incurred a penalty and needs to improve on ratings compared to the top selection.

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6:00 Dundalk: Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

(Handicap Ire NM | 6f (AW) | 3yo+)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Barbapapa (IRE)	Top Rated	6	Henry De Bromhead	A S Grant (10)	9/2
2	Phoenix Pairc (IRE)	Second Rated	3	W McCreery	W J Lee	4/1

Recent Form and Comments

• Barbapapa (IRE) (10-3tb): A three-time course winner over distances between 6f and 1m. He won a C&D handicap two weeks ago off a mark of 80, being deemed value for more than the nose winning margin as his rider lost the whip 2f out. He faces a fair 3lb rise, has a favourable rail draw, and is competing in a slightly weaker grade.
• Phoenix Pairc (IRE) (9-6t): Found 1m a bit of a stretch in August but secured his first win in a 7f maiden at this course last month, asserting once he took the lead early and turned into the straight. He is on a fair mark for his handicap debut. However, he might find it difficult to get to the front from his draw.

Spotlight Verdict

SPORTING HERO won a C&D claimer nine days ago and, nicely treated back in a handicap, he can confirm the form with Green Icon and Dontspoilasale. Topweight Barbapapa was value for more when winning here a fortnight ago, while Rappell is another to consider in an open affair.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-15; 4yo+ 3-7-41.
• Fate of Favourites: The favourites show 1 win from 4 runners (1203).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Stephen Thorne has a record of 0-1-1.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Barbapapa (IRE):
  • Strengths: Course specialist (three wins), latest win was stronger than the margin suggests, manageable weight rise (3lb).
  • Weaknesses: Carries top weight (10-3).
  • Suitability: Highly suitable given course experience and recent victory.
• Phoenix Pairc (IRE):
  • Strengths: Recent course winner, unexposed on handicap debut.
  • Weaknesses: The draw is tricky for his usual front-running style.

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6:30 Dundalk: View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Nursery Handicap

(Handicap Nursery Ire NM | 1m (AW) | 2yo)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Badger’s Cove	Top Rated	2	Denis Gerard Hogan	Colin Keane	5/2
2	Pints In Peace (IRE)	Second Rated	2	Daniel McLoughlin	Ben Coen	8/1

Recent Form and Comments

• Badger’s Cove (9-3b1): His best previous run came when finishing third (unlucky in running) in a Fairyhouse claimer (7f) in September. On his AW/handicap debut here (7f) nine days ago (after being gelded), he was heavily supported as the favourite but was caught wide, finishing third by 1l. He is a big player, now trying blinkers for the first time and stepping up in trip.
• Pints In Peace (IRE) (10-0): Has a good amount of experience but has failed to build on a promising Curragh debut in March (soft). He finished down the field in the Birdcatcher Nursery on his latest handicap debut. He is down 4lb but needs to show significant improvement.

Spotlight Verdict

Well supported in the market on handicap debut over 7f here last time, BADGER’S COVE (nap) could only manage third after being caught wide and may make amends now. Immediately behind him that day was John La Bear who may fill the frame again.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (2yo only): Statistics are not provided by age within the source for this specific race type.
• Fate of Favourites: Favourites have a mixed record, with 4 wins and 6 unplaced results from 10 previous runnings (1324011510).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): A Oliver 1-0-2, Gavin Cromwell 1-1-5, J S Bolger 0-1-4, K J Condon 0-1-1.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Badger’s Cove:
  • Strengths: Showed high ability last time (despite trouble), strong market support, new headgear (blinkers) may bring further improvement, tipped as the nap.
  • Weaknesses: Has yet to win over this trip under rules, was caught wide last time.
  • Suitability: Highly suitable, expected to contend strongly.
• Pints In Peace (IRE):
  • Strengths: Drops 4lb in the weights.
  • Weaknesses: Recent form is poor, carries the top weight (10-0).

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7:00 Dundalk: Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Apprentice Handicap

(Handicap Ire NM | 1m 4f (AW) | 3yo+)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Just Another Eagle (IRE)	Top Rated	5	Patrick J Flynn	R Donaghue-Leahy (4)	9/4
2	My Vonnie (IRE)	Second Rated	4	M M Rice	Rory Mulligan (2)	11/4

Recent Form and Comments

• Just Another Eagle (IRE) (9-10): His only victory from 20 starts was over C&D in December last year. He shaped acceptably in September (fourth here) and ran a strong race recently when beaten just a head at Navan (1m6f, soft). He is described as a big player here.
• My Vonnie (IRE) (9-10t): Was unplaced in nine previous starts, but achieved a runner-up spot behind a good AW performer over C&D last week at 66-1. The first-time tongue-tie seemed highly effective and is retained. She is up 2lb, but a repeat performance would put her close.

Spotlight Verdict

With a total of 1-20, JUST ANOTHER EAGLE doesn’t have the strongest record, but that win came over C&D and she has shaped well in her recent starts, including when beaten a head at Navan last time. A first-time tongue-tie worked wonders for My Vonnie around here last time and a repeat of that will put her in the mix.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-9; 4yo+ 3-7-39.
• Fate of Favourites: Favourites have 1 win and 3 unplaced results from 4 runnings (1141).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Patrick J Flynn has a record of 1-0-1 in recent runnings.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Just Another Eagle (IRE):
  • Strengths: C&D winner, showed excellent determination when only narrowly beaten last time.
  • Weaknesses: Poor overall strike rate (1-20).
  • Suitability: High chance of being in the mix due to C&D ability and recent form.
• My Vonnie (IRE):
  • Strengths: Demonstrated massive improvement on her latest C&D run with the addition of a tongue-tie.
  • Weaknesses: Up 2lb, previously had a weak record.
  • Suitability: Expected to go close if the retained tongue-tie has the same effect.

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7:30 Dundalk: Bar One Racing Acca Boost Maiden

(Maiden Ire NM | 1m 2f 150y (AW) | 3yo+)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Matrice (IRE)	Top Rated	3	Joseph Patrick O’Brien	D P McDonogh	9/4
2	Wonderfulwonderful (IRE)	Second Rated	3	John C McConnell	Ben Coen	4/1

Recent Form and Comments

• Matrice (IRE) (9-3t): Has displayed decent placed form in maidens, including a third over 1m here last November. He finished 4.5l second at Tramore recently behind a fancied rival, despite racing awkwardly. Matrice sets a decent standard and is expected to be competitive.
• Wonderfulwonderful (IRE) (9-3): Was placed five times consecutively on the Flat before bolting up by 10l on her hurdle debut at Killarney in August. She is highly regarded and looks like the chief danger to the favoured Square Necker back on the level.

Spotlight Verdict

Robson De Aguiar can get his training career off to the perfect start with SQUARE NECKER, who ran the classy Bedouin Prince close on debut at Doncaster. If the 160,000euros purchase fails to deliver, Wonderfulwonderful and Matrice will be waiting in the wings to take advantage.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 3yo 4-9-45; 4yo+ 1-1-23.
• Fate of Favourites: Favourites have 0 wins and 5 unplaced results from 5 runnings (03223).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): John C McConnell 0-1-5, Joseph Patrick O’Brien 0-2-7.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Matrice (IRE):
  • Strengths: Decent maidens form, sets a good standard, prominent connections.
  • Weaknesses: Raced awkwardly last time out.
  • Suitability: Strong contender, expected to be amongst the principals.
• Wonderfulwonderful (IRE):
  • Strengths: Consistent placed form on the Flat, impressive winner on hurdles debut.
  • Weaknesses: Has been focused on a jumping career recently.
  • Suitability: High potential, waiting in the wings if the favourite falters.

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8:00 Dundalk: Bar One Racing Boost Your Acca Handicap

(Handicap Ire NM | 1m 2f 150y (AW) | 3yo+)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Je Tai Porte (IRE)	Top Rated	7	Gavin Patrick Cromwell	M W Hassett (3)	8/1
2	Quatre Bras (IRE)	Second Rated	4	Richard John O’Brien	Colin Keane	2/1

Recent Form and Comments

• Je T’Ai Porte (IRE) (8-7h): A dual AW winner, including over C&D in 2022. He is rated 130 as a useful chaser. His first Flat run in a long time was a credible sixth at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) last month. He is considered leniently treated on the Flat if he can build on that recent run.
• Quatre Bras (IRE) (9-1): Won over C&D off 70 last month, beating No More Porter by 0.5l. He followed up with a fine second over 1m4f recently, despite a 4lb rise. He is shortlisted with Colin Keane booked.

Spotlight Verdict

Quatre Bras and NO MORE PORTER renew rivalry and it’s the latter who can come out on top this time with a 5lb pull in the weights for a 0.5l defeat. Gavin Cromwell’s 130-rated chaser Je T’Ai Porte is leniently treated on the Flat and rates as next best.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 3yo 1-0-1; 4yo+ 3-2-21.
• Fate of Favourites: Favourites have 1 win and 3 unplaced results from 4 runnings (1303).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): Richard John O’Brien has a record of 0-1-1 in recent runnings.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Je T’Ai Porte (IRE):
  • Strengths: Extremely well handicapped on his high chase rating (130), dual C&D winner.
  • Weaknesses: Long time since competing on the Flat.
  • Suitability: Rates as a major contender if he can translate his chasing ability back to the Flat, rated ‘next best’ by the analyst.
• Quatre Bras (IRE):
  • Strengths: Recent C&D winner and performed well subsequently.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a 5lb disadvantage to main rival No More Porter, who is tipped to reverse the form.
  • Suitability: A consistent type who is expected to run well, despite the marginal weight turn around favouring a rival.

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8:30 Dundalk: Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap

(Handicap Ire NM | 1m 2f 150y (AW) | 3yo)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Blackjack Hills (IRE)	Top Rated	3	Matthew J Smith	R C Colgan	2/1
2	Drucker (USA)	Second Rated	3	Andrew Slattery	Ben Coen	5/2

Recent Form and Comments

• Blackjack Hills (IRE) (9-8b): Showed vast improvement to win in first-time blinkers at Gowran (heavy). He then proved his versatility and improved again to defy a 6lb hike over C&D nine days ago. Despite facing an 8lb rise again, he is highly progressive and considered the one to beat in his current mood.
• Drucker (USA) (9-13): A C&D winner from April and has been in good form recently, finishing second (C&D) and fourth (1m4f) last month, beaten just over 1l in the latter race. He is up another 2lb but is expected to make a bold challenge again.

Spotlight Verdict

The highly progressive BLACKJACK HILLS can rattle off a hat-trick of wins in quick succession.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (3yo only): Statistics are not provided by age within the source for this specific race type.
• Fate of Favourites: Favourites have 3 wins and 7 unplaced results from 10 runnings (3031164103).
• Trainer Records (W-P-R): John C McConnell 0-1-6, Patrick J Flynn 0-2-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

• Blackjack Hills (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highly progressive form, two consecutive wins, proven C&D winner, suited by AW, tipped for the hat-trick.
  • Weaknesses: Must defy another significant rise in the weights (8lb).
  • Suitability: Excellent chance, especially if maintaining his winning form.
• Drucker (USA):
  • Strengths: C&D winner, consistent recent form, expected to run bold race.
  • Weaknesses: Has faced persistent weight increases (up 2lb again).
  • Suitability: Expected to be competitive and involved in the finish.