1/2/23 Dundalk

 Our winner at Limerick on Tuesday was Captain Cody, the 5/2 shot led from 4 out asserting himself approaching the final furlong. He kept on well comfortably beating Blizzard Of Oz by 6 1/2 lengths. In the earlier race Buddy One was 2nd, the 13/8 favourite tracked the leaders sitting 3rd at halfway. He improved to 2nd five out but made no impression from 2 out keeping on at the same pace this allowed Carbon King to easily win by 12 lengths.

 We start a new month with 8 races at Dundalk on Wednesday where 2 stand out.

2.17: Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden.

10: Cooler: A promising horse who improved on his debut when 3rd on this course 51 days ago although that run can be slightly overlooked due to the fact that there was poor visibility that day. He goes significantly up in trip here and tops the shortlist for a trainer who took this race 12 months ago. 

4.37: Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap. 

1: Hodd's Girl: A 6-time course winner who picked up her career best here 12 days ago. She led in the final 200 yards going clear to win by 2 1/2 lengths. Her stable are having a good spell and with the best form on show she can follow up and make it 7.

31/1/23 Limerick

 A good Monday at Punchestown saw both my picks win although one was more dramatic that was Princess Zoe. The 5/4 shot led after the 3rd and despite being briefly challenged 2 out she soon went clear. She had a reduced lead after a mistake at the last and was strongly pressed on the run-in being joined on the line by Ladybank and the two dead heated. It was a little bit more straightforward in the 3.07 where Sa Fureur was 3rd after the 6th. The 9/4 favourite made progress challenging 2 out. He led before the last and despite being passed he regained a narrow lead in the final 100 yards keeping on best to beat La Malmason by 1/2 a length. 

 January comes to a close on Tuesday with 8 races at Limerick and 2 highlights. 

12.57: Become A Member At Limerick Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Buddy One: A horse with promise who picked up a career best win in a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse just 3 days ago. He stayed on well on the run-in to come home by 3 1/4 lengths and with more improvement expected he tops the shortlist on this his handicap hurdle debut. 

3.52: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race. 

4: Captain Cody: Made a promising start when second in a bumper on debut at Punchestown 43 days ago. He ran well in the closing stages only going down by 1/2 a length. With further progress on the cards and his stable having a good spell he is a big player who can go one better here.

30/1/23 Punchestown

 Sunday's winner was Echoes In Rain, the 5/6 favourite made progress from the 2nd sitting 3rd 3 out. She improved to lead before the last asserting herself in the closing stages, she kept on well easily beating Cash Back by 10 lengths. In the days opener Chemical Energy was 4th, the 11/4 chance was in midfield but a mistake at the 10th saw him drop to the rear. He recovered to sit 2nd 2 out but another mistake before the last ended his challenge, upfront Thedevilscoachman beat Ramillies by a neck.

 The week gets underway with 7 races at Punchestown on Monday with 2 main events.

1.57: Bar One Racing 'Bet 10 Get 50 Sign Up Offer' Mares Maiden Hurdle.

6: Princess Zoe: A good winner on the flat who was last seen finishing 4th behind Iresine in the Group 1 Prix Royal Oak at Longchamp back in October. She makes her hurdles debut here and should outclass the rest of this field if she takes to this sphere. 

3.07: Bar One Racing 'Ante Post Betting At Cheltenham' Rated Novice Hurdle. 

1: Sa Fureur: A lightly-raced horse who picked up his first career win in a maiden hurdle on this course on his last outing 2 weeks ago. He was clear at the final obstacle staying on well to come home by 4 3/4 lengths. This is a stiffer test but the step up in trip should suit and with improvement likely he can follow up.

29/1/23 Naas

 On Saturday at Fairyhouse the best performance came from Halka Du Tabert who was 3rd, the 15/8 shot led early but faced a challenge entering the straight. She was passed after the last having no extra inside the final furlong, Ashroe Diamond won the race beating Jetara by 1 1/4 lengths. The other contest saw Better Times Ahead finish a poor 8th. The 4/1 joint favourite was never really in touch making no impression from 2 out, Shakeytry won by 3/4 of a length. 

 Seven races take place at Naas on Sunday where two big graded contests top the bill.

12.57: Finaly Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3)

1: Chemical Energy: A smart chaser who has 2 wins from 2 runs this season. He was upped in trip when an easy winner at Cheltenham on his last outing 99 days ago and with more progress expected he can complete the hat-trick here.

2.42: Nass Racecourse Business Club Limestone Lad Hurdle (Grade 3)

6: Echoes In Rain: A good horse who has been a course and distance winner in her career. She needs to bounce back after falling 2 out in the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse when last seen 56 days ago but this solid performer is more than capable of doing that and she can get back to winning ways here. 

28/1/23 Fairyhouse

 At Dundalk on Friday Anann was 3rd, the 5/1 shot recovered from a poor start to sit 3rd at halfway. She challenged from 2 out but made no impression in the closing stages keeping on at the same pace allowing Song For Whoever to win by 3 1/4 lengths. In the other race Pub Talk was 6th, the 7/1 chance was at the rear early but was able to dispute the lead from 1 1/2 furlongs out. He was passed in the final 100 yards having no extra close to home, Malacanne won by 3/4 of a length. 

 A busy weekend begins with 7 races at Fairyhouse on Saturday where they have 2 features. 

1.01: Jump Into January Handicap Chase. 

8: Better Times Ahead: A progressive horse who wasn’t disgraced when 8th in a novice chase at Punchestown on his last outing 40 days ago. He makes his handicap chase debut here and is well worth another chance off a handy-looking mark. 

2.11: Awardsandgifts.ie Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

3: Halka Du Tabert: A promising individual who made it 2 from 2 when winning on hurdles debut at Naas 39 days ago. She went clear after the last comfortably coming home by 11 lengths. With improvement likely from this unbeaten 5-y-o she should take the step up in class here in her stride and complete the hat-trick. 

27/1/23 Dundalk

 The best performance at Gowran Park on Thursday came from Teahupoo who won, the 4/11 favourite was 5th at halfway improving to lead before 2 out. He was clear before the last comfortably beating Summerville Boy by 15 lengths. In the Goffs Thyestes Gabbys Cross was 8th, the 7/1 shot made no impression after a mistake 3 out keeping on at one pace. Carefully Selected won the race beating Dunboyne by a short head.

 Another week draws to a close with 7 races at Dundalk on Friday night where we have 2 highlights. 

5.30: Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Handicap. 

2: Pub Talk: A course winner who's latest victory was here in November. He was a good 2nd when he returned here 3 weeks ago and despite going significantly back up in trip he has the best form on show here and should be in the mix again making him the pick.

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4: Anann: A decent horse who picked up her first career win in a maiden on this course 21 days ago. She led after 2 furlongs and despite having a reduced advantage in the closing stages she just held on to come home by 1/2 a length. Her stable is in good form so another bold bid is likely and she should follow up. 

26/1/23 Gowran Park

 A decent Wednesday at Fairyhouse saw both my picks finish 2nd, in the 1.23 Sweet Will challenged from 3 out disputing the lead at the next. The 85/40 favourite made a slight mistake soon after keeping on at the same pace on the run-in. He made no impression in the final 100 yards allowing The Tack Room to win by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Spanish Harlem tracked the leader but made a mistake at the 6th. The 1/1 shot made no impression before the last having no extra on the run-in leaving Three Card Brag to comfortably win by 12 lengths. 

 A big day at Gowran Park on Thursday sees a 7 race card with 2 standing out. 

2.15: John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2)

1: Teahupoo: A high-class hurdler who took his form to the next level when picking up a career best win in the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on his return 53 days ago. He kept on well to beat Klassical Dream by a neck and despite going up in trip he should take all the beating and follow up here.

2.50: Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A)

5: Gabbys Cross: Picked up his latest win at Galway back in July and looked good on his return after 3 months off when 6th at Leopardstown 30 days ago. With his stable in good form and Rachael Blackmore on board he should go well here off a handy-looking mark and get back to winning ways. 

25/1/23 Fairyhouse

 An excellent Tuesday at Down Royal saw both my picks win, in the 2.25 Limerick Lace was 3rd early going 2nd from the 6th. The 8/11 favourite travelled well to lead from 2 out, she stayed on easily pulling away on the run-in to beat Irish Blaze by 8 lengths. In the later race Angels Dawn ran well to dispute the lead from 2 out. He was passed soon after sitting 2nd at the last, he rallied and regained the lead in the final strides beating Ballykeel by 1/2 a length. 

 The meeting that should have taken place at Fairyhouse last Thursday now happens on Wednesday where on a 7 race card there are 2 main events.

1.23: Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap Chase. 

7: Sweet Will: A promising type who achieved his career best win in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham 75 days ago. That was his 2nd victory over hurdles in the space of 3 days and having had plenty of time to recover he should be hard to beat returning to this sphere as he looks for a hat-trick. 

1.53: Easter Festival 8-10 April Novice Hurdle. 

2: Spanish Harlem: A useful hurdler who won his only start in France before transferring to Willie Mullins and running well on Irish debut when 3rd at Gowran Park 60 days ago. He will have learnt from that promising run and with his yard having a good spell and improvement expected he can build on that here picking up his first Irish win.

24/1/23 Down Royal

 After a day off we start the Irish racing week with 7 races at Down Royal on Tuesday and 2 features. 

2.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase. 

1: Limerick Lace: A useful chaser who was a very good second at Limerick when last seen 28 days ago. Despite finding little in the closing stages she did pull away from the rest of the field and that shows she can make it 3rd time lucky over fences here and she is the one to beat.

3.35: Madri Excepcional Handicap Chase.

2: Angels Dawn: Was a creditable 2nd at Punchestown on his last outing 3 weeks ago although he would have won but for a mistake at the last. Despite going up 4lb since he has been progressing well recently and he can definitely make amends here going one better. 

22/1/23 Results

 A good day at Thurles on Sunday saw Allegorie De Vassy win, the 1/8 favourite made all the running and despite nearly unseating her rider at the 1st she recovered to have an 8 length advantage at halfway. That lead was extended from 2 out and she was never troubled very easily beating Brides Hill by 19 lengths. In the other Grade 2 Chacun Pour Soi was 3rd, the 9/4 shot was 4th at halfway disputing the lead from 2 out. He led narrowly soon after but was passed entering the straight. He had no extra allowed the front two to pull away, Fakir D’Oudairies beat French Dynamite by 6 lengths. 

 After Sunday's action there is no Irish racing on Monday, meetings do take place at Kempton which has an early morning inspection to pass, Southwell, Ffos Las and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Down Royal on Tuesday tips for the main events will be up on Monday night. 

22/1/23 Thurles

 On a poor Saturday at Navan Drop The Anchor was 7th, the 10/1 shot didn't travel well dropping to the rear after a slight mistake at the 5th. He marginally improved from 2 out keeping on at one pace while upfront Hms Seahorse beat Felix Desjy by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race Spirit Of Legend failed to finish. The 9/4 favourite was 3rd and had every chance when he was brought down 3 out, Path D'Oroux won the race by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 The weekend continues with 7 races at Thurles on Sunday where we have 2 highlights. 

1.10: Coolmore N.H. Sires Mogul Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2)

1: Allegorie De Vassy: A promising horse who arrives here unbeaten for trainer Willie Mullins after easily winning on fences debut in a Grade 2 at Limerick over christmas. She beat the reopposing Malina Girl by 19 lengths and is very hard to look past here as she looks for a 4-timer. 

1.40: Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2)

1: Chacun Pour Soi: A top-class chaser who was a bit below form when 3rd behind Blue Lord in the Paddy's Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown 26 days ago. He may not be the force he once was but he has a good chance here and should have enough to go close as he attempts to get back on track and pick up his 9th career win.

21/1/23 Navan

 On Friday at Dundalk Jered Maddox was 2nd, the 100/30 shot was 5th at halfway improving from 2 out. He challenged a furlong from the finish keeping on in the closing stages just failing to reach the winner Stardayz who came home by a short head. In the other race Markievicz was a poor 9th, the 9/1 shot was always towards the rear making no impression inside the final furlong. Harbanaker won the contest beating French Rescue by 1/2 a length. 

 If a 7.30am inspection is passed then a top-class weekend will begin with 7 races at Navan on Saturday with 2 standing out. 

12.00: Welcome Back To Navan Racecourse Rated Novice Hurdle. 

4: Spirit Of Legend: Won by a good 1 1/4 lengths on hurdles debut here in November before finishing 2nd on his first handicap start at Leopardstown last month. That useful performance shows there is definitely more to come and that he can quickly get back to winning ways. 

1.07: Navan Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)

4: Drop The Anchor: Was much improved when winning on handicap debut at Naas 76 days ago. He beat some useful horses that day including My Mate Mozzie and Powerful Aggie keeping on well in the closing stages. He switches from the flat to hurdles here and has a good chance on form, back in this sphere he can follow up.

20/1/23 Dundalk

 After Thursday's abandonment we end the week with 8 races at Dundalk and 2 main events. 

 3.55: Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap (Div 1)

10: Markievicz: Showed lot’s of improvement when 3rd on this course 2 weeks ago. That performance was a step back in the right direction and showed she is more than capable of taking this so she is well worth another chance.

4.30: Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap (Div 2)

2: Jered Maddox: A 4-time course winner who had 3 victory’s from 9 runs last year. He was a good third behind another in this field Dutch Glory here a fortnight ago but has a better draw this time. He tops the shortlist and can reverse the placings as he looks to get back to winning ways. 

18/1/23 Results

 On Wednesday at Dundalk Adamaris was 2nd, the 7/2 shot was 6th at halfway improving to 3rd a furlong out. He kept on to move into 2nd close to home but made no impression on Firstman who won by 2 1/2 lengths. In the 5.25 Coolcalmncollected came 3rd, the 7/2 chance was in midfield early sitting 3rd at halfway. He made headway to challenge a furlong out but soon had no extra keeping on at one pace, upfront Stormy Entry won by 1/2 a length. 

 After today's action the next Irish card should have been at Fairyhouse on Thursday but that was called off this afternoon due to a frozen track, it has been rescheduled for next Wednesday January 25th,Thursday's meetings in Britain are at Wolverhampton and Kempton. The next Irish races are scheduled to be at Dundalk on Friday tips for the highlights will be up on Thursday night. 

18/1/23 Dundalk

 An excellent Tuesday at Clonmel saw Gaelic Warrior win, the 1/14 favourite made all the running and was clear after the 4th. He had a slightly reduced advantage entering the straight but drew clear again from the last easily beating Blue Sari by 15 lengths. In the 3.25 Bonnie Kellie was 2nd, the 1/1 favourite was 5th at halfway improving to dispute the lead from 2 out. She was passed before the last keeping on at the same pace on the run-in, Union Park took the Contest by 3 1/4 lengths. 

 Wednesday's meeting is at Dundalk with an 8 race card and 2 features. 

3.45: View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. 

6: Adamaris: A course and distance winner who was a very creditable 5th here when last seen just five days ago. He goes significantly back up in trip and despite being unexposed over 2m he gets the vote to win this race for a second consecutive season.

5.25: Floodlit Friday's At Dundalk Race.

1: Coolcalmncollected: A useful horse who has 2 wins from 6 runs this season. His last was a career best on this course 35 days ago where he stayed on in the final furlong just doing enough to come home by 3/4 of a length. Going up to 7f should suit and he will go well again as he bids for a hat-trick. 

17/1/23 Clonmel

 A good day at Punchestown on Monday saw Letsbeclearaboutit win, the 2/7 favourite made all the running and despite not being fluent at the 10th he went clear entering the straight. He stayed on strongly and wasn't troubled easily beating Rowdy Romeo by 22 lengths. In the days other contest Calico was 3rd, the 5/6 favourite ran well leading from 4 out. She asserted herself soon after but a mistake at the last saw her have a reduced advantage. She was passed in the closing stages weakening and dropping to 3rd, Metamorpheus won the race by 5 lengths. 

 If another early morning inspection is passed then the rearranged meeting at Clonmel will take place on Tuesday with 7 races and 2 highlights. 

1.50: Munster Hurdle. 

4: Gaelic Warrior: Was unlucky not to win the Fred Winter on his yard debut at last year’s Cheltenham Festival only losing to Brazil by a short head. He was a very easy 86 length winner on his return at Tramore last month and although this looks a harder race this exciting prospect should be difficult to beat again.

3.25: Jossestown Handicap Chase. 

2: Bonnie Kellie: A decent horse who impressed when picking up her career best win at Limerick 22 days ago. She led from 2 out keeping on well to come home by 7 lengths. Despite a weight rise further improvement is expected and she tops the shortlist giving her the nod to follow up.

16/1/23 Punchestown

 Sunday's best came from Impaire Et Passe who won, the 1/3 favourite challenged early but was passed before the 4th. He improved travelling well to lead entering the straight, he stayed on strongly on the run-in easily beating The Model Kingdom by 6 1/2 lengths. In the other race Ha D’or was 4th, the 9/4 joint favourite disputed the lead for a second time at the 10th. He was passed 2 out and made no impression in 3rd before the last. He dropped to 4th soon after while upfront Impervious beat Journey With Me by 1/2 a length. 

 If a 7.30am inspection is passed then another week begins with a second day at Punchestown where on a 7 race card two stand out.

12.50: 15% Off Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle. 

18: Galico: A decent horse who has impressed recently including when 2nd on this course when last seen on New Year’s Eve. She was unlucky that day losing the lead in the final 150 yards but she definitely has the ability to win a race like this so she gets the vote to come out on top.

2.50: Think Group Deals At Festival 2023 Maiden Hurdle. 

6: Letsbeclearaboutit: A promising runner who took his form to new heights when 2nd to Favori De Champdou in a Grade 2 at Limerick 3 weeks ago. Despite being 4 1/4 lengths behind he is hard to look past here back in maiden company making him the one to beat. 

15/1/23 Punchestown

 A poor Saturday at Fairyhouse saw Cayd Boy finish 5th, the 85/40 favourite was in touch but wasn't fluent from two out. He had no extra before the last dropping to 5th close to home, upfront Rebel Gold beat Dunvegan by 9 lengths. It was worse in the other race where Jack In The Box failed to finish. The 7/2 favourite was in 4th when he made a mistake and fell 2 out, Must Be Obeyed won the race by an easy 13 lengths. 

 Eight races take place at Punchestown on Sunday where two big graded contests take centre stage. 

12.10: Skybet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

2: Impaire Et Passe: Looked like a top prospect when winning by an easy 18 lengths on hurdles debut at Naas last month. That performance saw him go to the top of the market in the few Cheltenham Festival races for which he has entries and with improvement expected he should take the step up in grade here in his stride.

2.10: Madigan Group Novice Chase (Grade 3)

5: Ha D’or: A promising horse who picked up his career best win on fences debut at Fairyhouse 25 days ago. He romped home by 11 lengths making a good impression in the process and with further progress on the cards he should go well again as he attempts to follow up.

14/1/23 Fairyhouse

 A decent Friday at Dundalk saw Hypnotise Me finish 2nd, the 100/30 shot led early but was passed after 3 furlongs. She challenged again 2 out keeping on to dispute the lead inside the final furlong. She was passed for a second time close to home by Dayzee who won by 3/4 of a length. In the 6.30 News At Ten was 3rd, the 5/4 favourite was in midfield but didn't get a clear run from 2 out. He switched to the right keeping on well inside the final furlong grabbing 3rd close to home, Teutates won the race beating Signatory by 3/4 of a length. 

 A busy weekend starts with 7 races at Fairyhouse on Saturday where we have 2 features. 

2.12: Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade A)

10: Cayd Boy: A decent horse who was a respectable 4th behind the reapposing Sil Ver Klass on this course when last seen 42 days ago. He would have got closer but for a mistake 4 out so he is worth another chance here and with a clear round he will definitely challenge. 

3.22: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase. 

9: Jack In The Box: A promising individual who wears a tongue strap for the 1st time here. He was third behind another in this field Innovated at Down Royal on fences debut 19 days ago. This slightly longer trip should suit giving him the nod to improve on that decent opener in this sphere. 

13/1/23 Dundalk

 After Thursday's abandonment we finally get some Irish action on Friday night with 8 races at Dundalk where there are two highlights. 

6.00: Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Fillies Maiden. 

5: Hypnotise Me: A horse with promise who improved from her debut when 3rd over course and distance when last seen 23 days ago. She kept on well in the closing stages and holds the edge on form, with further progress expected she gets the vote here.

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8: News At Ten: Has shown some useful form in his two runs his last was a good 4th at Gowran Park back in June. He has had a gelding operation since which should help and with improvement likely he can get off the mark here at the third attempt. 

11/1/23 Update

 We were supposed to finally begin the Irish racing week at Clonmel on Thursday but after heavy rain on Wednesday the meeting was called off at 4pm due to a waterlogged track, it has now been rearranged for next Tuesday January 17th. The week should now start at Dundalk on Friday, tips for the highlights will be up on Thursday night. 

8/1/23 Results

 A good Sunday at Naas saw Appreciate It win, the 1/9 favourite made all the running gaining an increased advantage after the 4th. Despite not being fluent from 4 out he travelled well going clear 2 out. He kept on well on the run-in very easily beating Gaelic Arc by 21 lengths. In the days Grade 1 Irish Point finished 2nd, the 7/2 shot was in midfield sitting 4th 3 out. He improved to 2nd soon after but made no impression on the winner Champ Kiely who came home by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 After a busy weekend there is no more Irish racing until Thursday. Meetings do take place at Taunton, Ayr and Wolverhampton on Monday, Doncaster, Exeter and Southwell on Tuesday and Lingfield, Leicester and Kempton on Wednesday. The next Irish card is at Clonmel on Thursday tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night.

8/1/23 Naas

A decent Saturday at Cork saw both my picks finish 2nd, in the 2.12 Takarengo led after the 3rd but was passed 4 out. The 3/1 shot made no impression approaching the last keeping on at one pace on the run-in, Lucky Max won by 6 lengths. The 3.22 saw Ballyadam Destiny track the leaders and sit 4th at halfway. The 5/2 joint favourite made some headway before the last keeping on well to take 2nd in the closing stages, Weihnachts took the contest by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 Seven races take place at Naas on Sunday with two standing out. 

1.20: Rathmore Stud Irish EBF Novice Chase. 

1: Appreciate It: A high-class hurdler who had an unbeaten 2020/21 culminating with a 24 length win in the Supreme at Cheltenham. Made a winning chase debut at Punchestown 20 days ago coming home by a comfortable 7 lengths and this exciting fences prospect can follow up here before moving onto bigger things.

2.20: Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

7: Irish Point: A winner in France who made a successful hurdles debut at Cork in November. He was an excellent second behind Marine Nationale in the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse when last seen 35 days ago and despite going up in trip here which is a slight concern he sets the standard and should go well. 

7/1/23 Cork

 On a mixed Friday at Dundalk the best performance came from Anann who won, the 5/1 shot led after 2 furlongs going clear 1 1/2 out. She stayed on well inside the final furlong and despite having a reduced advantage close to home she beat Ninth Life by 1/2 a length. In the other race Leclerc was 7th, the 5/2 favourite was briefly 4th a furlong out but had no extra soon after. Upfront Dutch Glory beat The Cola Brasil by a head.

 The weekend begins with 7 races at Cork on Saturday where there are 2 main events.

2.12: Racing Again March 23rd Handicap Hurdle. 

7: Takarengo: A course and distance winner who was a respectable 7th at Leopardstown when last seen just 10 days ago. He goes to post here off a 2lb lower mark and should capitalise picking up another victory on a track he enjoys. 

3.22: Annual Membership Available Handicap Chase. 

8: Ballyadam Destiny: Picked up his latest win in a hurdle at Galway in October and was a good third in this sphere at Limerick 9 days ago. He went off as favourite there making headway approaching the straight and he wasn’t disgraced. After that decent return over the larger Obstacles he gets the nod here to get back to winning ways. 

6/1/23 Dundalk

 After another day off we return to Dundalk on Friday night with 8 races and 2 features. 

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10: Anann: A promising horse who improved from her debut when second on this course 42 days ago. She challenged in the closing stages and with more to come she sets the standard and can open her account here.

7.00: Racing Every Week At Dundalk Handicap. 

2: Leclerc: Picked up his career best win over course and distance a month ago beating another in this field Jazzy Dancer by 3/4 of a length. He is clearly on the up so the removal of a visor is a strange move but that said looking at the rest here he should continue his good recent record and complete a hat-trick. 

4/1/23 Results

 The best on a poor Wednesday at Dundalk came from Jawwaal who was 3rd. The 14/1 shot made headway from 2 out sitting 4th approaching the closing stages. He made no impression inside the final furlong keeping on at one pace just managing to grab 3rd close to home, Mehman won the race by a neck. In the other contest Vikki Wall finished 4th, the 2/1 chance was prominent early sitting 2nd at halfway. She lost a place 2 out dropping to 5th a furlong from the finish, she improved to 4th late on while upfront Behind Enemy Lines won by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 After today's card Irish racing takes another break on Thursday, there are meetings at Wolverhampton, Ffos Las and Chelmsford. The next Irish card is at Dundalk on Friday tips for the main events will be up on Thursday night. 

4/1/23 Dundalk

 After two days rest Irish racing finally begins it's week with 8 races at Dundalk on Wednesday where there are two highlights. 

1.40: Happy New Year From Dundalk Stadium Handicap. 

3: Jawwaal: Despite it being 12 runs since he won and finishing at the back on his last outing at York 89 days ago this is his first race for Joseph O’Brien and he starts off a handy-looking mark. He holds good claims for his new yard and can capitalise on those here.

3.10: Wednesday Racing At Dundalk Maiden. 

9: Vikki Wall: A good horse who showed there was plenty to work with when 3rd over course and distance on debut in November. She stayed on well in the final furlong having picked her way through the field. She has since switched yards and with improvement expected she can confirm the promise shown and open her account. 

1/1/23 Results

 A good start to the year saw Scarlet And Dove win, the 6/4 favourite was 3rd early sitting 2nd after the 5th. She improved to dispute the lead 2 out moving to the front before the last. She kept on strongly asserting herself on the run-in to comfortably beat Dolcita by 4 3/4 lengths. At Tramore Stattler was 2nd,the 4/5 favourite wasn't fluent from 4 out but improved to sit 2nd 2 out. He led narrowly on the run-in but was passed close to home by Minella Indo who won by a neck.

 After Sunday's 2 meetings Irish racing takes a break until Wednesday. Cards do take place at Lingfield, Plumpton, Ayr and Newcastle on Monday and Musselburgh, Chelmsford and Wolverhampton on Tuesday. The next Irish card is at Dundalk on Wednesday tips for the features will be up on Tuesday night.