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Formscan By Tom Weekes - INSTANT APPEAL has recently shown his promising form of old and can complete a hat-trick. Runner-up to a subsequent Beresford Stakes winner on debut, the selection then finished third behind City Of Troy and smart performer Galen in another juvenile maiden before scoring on his third career start. He missed 581 days prior to returning this year but recently has shown a liking for the all-weather and scored quite snugly 12 days ago. Howyoulikethat and Exquisite Acclaim finished third and fourth respectively in that recent race, while lightly-weighted Dark Ace has recent form but steps up in distance.

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8205
Big Gossey (IRE) 8,gr g 10-0

Gutaifan (IRE)-Toy Show(Danehill)

ts+(67) c2 d3 (Allegro Syndicate)
Rated 100

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Big Gossey (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Howyoulikethat (IRE)1
30th Aug 2025 Curragh(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R2)) Big Gossey (IRE) 8th (18/1 10-0 Rated 105) R P Whelan 2.06L in front of Howyoulikethat (IRE) 13th (33/1 8-11 Rated 95) P McGettigan (15 ran)
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Mehman (GB)2
22nd Jul 2023 Curragh(6f 63yds, Flat Hcap, Soft (yielding in places)) Big Gossey (IRE) 9th (20/1 9-9 Rated 102) D E Sheehy .50L in front of Mehman (GB) 11th (50/1 8-7 Rated 81) N G McCullagh (20 ran)
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2nd Jul 2023 Curragh(5f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places; Changed to Good to Firm, Good in places after Race 6) Big Gossey (IRE) 4th (9/1 9-11 Rated 100) D E Sheehy 5.75L in front of Mehman (GB) 12th (20/1 8-10 Rated 82) N G McCullagh (16 ran)
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Apache Outlaw (IRE)6
19th Jul 2025 Curragh(6f 63yds, Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 8th (14/1 8-2 Rated 81) K G Kennedy 4.50L in front of Big Gossey (IRE) 12th (9/1 10-0 Rated 108) R Whearty (16 ran)
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16th Mar 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Soft) Big Gossey (IRE) 3rd (17/2 10-2 Rated 105) R Whearty 1.50L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-3 Rated 89) Adam Caffrey (12 ran)
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7th Mar 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Big Gossey (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-5 Rated 102) W J Lee .50L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 3rd (5/2 9-5 Rated 100) Adam Caffrey (4 ran)
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20th Dec 2023 Dundalk(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-0 Rated 85) D P McDonogh 1.91L in front of Big Gossey (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-9 Rated 99) R Whearty (9 ran)
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29th Nov 2023 Dundalk(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 3rd (4/1 8-12 Rated 86) C D Hayes 7.50L in front of Big Gossey (IRE) 6th (4/1 9-9 Rated 102) R Whearty (7 ran)
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10th Sep 2023 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places; changed to Good to Yielding after Race 1) Big Gossey (IRE) 1st (16/1 9-2 Rated 98) R Whearty 14.51L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 18th (66/1 9-0 Rated 93) R P Whelan (22 ran)
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0487
Apache Outlaw (IRE) 5,ch g 9-10

Churchill (IRE)-Focus Of Attention(Intense Focus)

(12) cd2 (Dooley Thoroughbreds & J Fairhurst)
Rated 96

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Apache Outlaw (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Big Gossey (IRE)6
19th Jul 2025 Curragh(6f 63yds, Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 8th (14/1 8-2 Rated 81) K G Kennedy 4.50L in front of Big Gossey (IRE) 12th (9/1 10-0 Rated 108) R Whearty (16 ran)
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16th Mar 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Soft) Big Gossey (IRE) 3rd (17/2 10-2 Rated 105) R Whearty 1.50L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-3 Rated 89) Adam Caffrey (12 ran)
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7th Mar 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Big Gossey (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-5 Rated 102) W J Lee .50L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 3rd (5/2 9-5 Rated 100) Adam Caffrey (4 ran)
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20th Dec 2023 Dundalk(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-0 Rated 85) D P McDonogh 1.91L in front of Big Gossey (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-9 Rated 99) R Whearty (9 ran)
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29th Nov 2023 Dundalk(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 3rd (4/1 8-12 Rated 86) C D Hayes 7.50L in front of Big Gossey (IRE) 6th (4/1 9-9 Rated 102) R Whearty (7 ran)
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10th Sep 2023 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places; changed to Good to Yielding after Race 1) Big Gossey (IRE) 1st (16/1 9-2 Rated 98) R Whearty 14.51L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 18th (66/1 9-0 Rated 93) R P Whelan (22 ran)
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Howyoulikethat (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes 13.41L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh (8 ran)
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Mehman (GB)2
23rd May 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Good, good to firm in places (Good after R1)) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 5th (5/1 9-0 Rated 86) Adam Caffrey 2.94L in front of Mehman (GB) 12th (20/1 8-13 Rated 85) D P McDonogh (15 ran)
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3rd Nov 2023 Dundalk(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 2nd (20/1 9-2 Rated 86) R P Whelan 1.44L in front of Mehman (GB) 6th (12/1 8-11 Rated 81) N G McCullagh (11 ran)
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Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)2
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey 11.16L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh (8 ran)
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29th Jul 2025 Galway(7f , Flat Hcap, National Hunt: Good. Flat: Yielding.) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-5 Rated 78) S Coen 4.09L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-2 Rated 82) Adam Caffrey (15 ran)
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Instant Appeal (GB)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 16.16L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh (8 ran)
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Musical Act (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh 1.00L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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4074
The Liffey (IRE) 4,b g 9-8

No Nay Never (USA)-Rain Goddess(Galileo)

ts4bl2(108) (James McAuley)
Rated 94

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Liffey (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Howyoulikethat (IRE)1
29th Jun 2025 Curragh(1m , Flat, Good: Changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 7) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 6th (200/1 9-9 Rated 97) C D Hayes .50L in front of The Liffey (IRE) 7th (18/1 9-9 Rated 97) Dylan Browne McMonagle (8 ran)
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43
8311
Instant Appeal (GB) 4,b g 9-2

Advertise (GB)-Moment of Time(Rainbow Quest)

(12) c2 d1 (Shamrock Thoroughbreds)
Rated 88

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Instant Appeal (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Howyoulikethat (IRE)2
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 2.75L in front of Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes (8 ran)
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10th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 3rd (4/1Fav 8-13 Rated 75) David Egan 5.38L in front of Howyoulikethat (IRE) 9th (20/1 10-1 Rated 91) W J Lee (13 ran)
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Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 5.00L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey (8 ran)
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Apache Outlaw (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 16.16L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh (8 ran)
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Musical Act (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 17.16L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Musical Act (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Howyoulikethat (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes 14.41L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey 12.16L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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Apache Outlaw (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh 1.00L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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Instant Appeal (GB)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 17.16L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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9184
Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 6,b g 8-12

Acclamation (GB)-Exquisite Ruby(Exceed And Excel)

cp+(12) cd2 (Thomas J O'Connor & Ms Hazel McGuinness)
Rated 84 Won When Rated 89-84

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Howyoulikethat (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes 2.25L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey (8 ran)
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Mehman (GB)1
27th Jun 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good (good to yielding in places on straight track)) Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 2nd (22/1 9-6 Rated 82) Adam Caffrey 2.51L in front of Mehman (GB) 9th (11/1 9-3 Rated 79) C D Hayes (15 ran)
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Flaming Rib (IRE)1
21st Nov 2025 Dundalk(7f , Flat, Standard) Flaming Rib (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-10 Rated 84) Adam Caffrey 4.13L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 8th (28/1 9-3 Rated 87) C N Rowan (11 ran)
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Apache Outlaw (IRE)2
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey 11.16L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh (8 ran)
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29th Jul 2025 Galway(7f , Flat Hcap, National Hunt: Good. Flat: Yielding.) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-5 Rated 78) S Coen 4.09L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-2 Rated 82) Adam Caffrey (15 ran)
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Instant Appeal (GB)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 5.00L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey (8 ran)
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Musical Act (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey 12.16L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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0933
Howyoulikethat (IRE) 8,b g 8-12

Requinto (IRE)-Alexander Express(Sri Pekan)

(12) c3 (Top Five Syndicate)
Rated 84 Won When Rated 85

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Howyoulikethat (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Big Gossey (IRE)1
30th Aug 2025 Curragh(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R2)) Big Gossey (IRE) 8th (18/1 10-0 Rated 105) R P Whelan 2.06L in front of Howyoulikethat (IRE) 13th (33/1 8-11 Rated 95) P McGettigan (15 ran)
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Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes 2.25L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-5 Rated 87) Adam Caffrey (8 ran)
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Apache Outlaw (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes 13.41L in front of Apache Outlaw (IRE) 7th (12/1 10-0 Rated 96) D P McDonogh (8 ran)
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The Liffey (IRE)1
29th Jun 2025 Curragh(1m , Flat, Good: Changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 7) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 6th (200/1 9-9 Rated 97) C D Hayes .50L in front of The Liffey (IRE) 7th (18/1 9-9 Rated 97) Dylan Browne McMonagle (8 ran)
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Instant Appeal (GB)2
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 1st (2/1J Fav 8-12 Rated 83) J Kearney 2.75L in front of Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes (8 ran)
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10th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Instant Appeal (GB) 3rd (4/1Fav 8-13 Rated 75) David Egan 5.38L in front of Howyoulikethat (IRE) 9th (20/1 10-1 Rated 91) W J Lee (13 ran)
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Musical Act (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Howyoulikethat (IRE) 3rd (28/1 9-4 Rated 86) C D Hayes 14.41L in front of Musical Act (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-10 Rated 92) B M Coen (8 ran)
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85
4494
Flaming Rib (IRE) 6,b g 8-11

Ribchester (IRE)-Suddenly(Diamond Shoal)

cp1(26) (Dooley Thoroughbreds)
Rated 83

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Flaming Rib (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)1
21st Nov 2025 Dundalk(7f , Flat, Standard) Flaming Rib (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-10 Rated 84) Adam Caffrey 4.13L in front of Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 8th (28/1 9-3 Rated 87) C N Rowan (11 ran)
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5997
Mehman (GB) 6,ch g 8-9

Mehmas (IRE)-Mitre Peak(Shamardal)

ts+bl6(5) c4 (James McAuley)
Rated 81

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mehman (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Big Gossey (IRE)2
22nd Jul 2023 Curragh(6f 63yds, Flat Hcap, Soft (yielding in places)) Big Gossey (IRE) 9th (20/1 9-9 Rated 102) D E Sheehy .50L in front of Mehman (GB) 11th (50/1 8-7 Rated 81) N G McCullagh (20 ran)
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2nd Jul 2023 Curragh(5f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places; Changed to Good to Firm, Good in places after Race 6) Big Gossey (IRE) 4th (9/1 9-11 Rated 100) D E Sheehy 5.75L in front of Mehman (GB) 12th (20/1 8-10 Rated 82) N G McCullagh (16 ran)
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Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)1
27th Jun 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good (good to yielding in places on straight track)) Exquisite Acclaim (IRE) 2nd (22/1 9-6 Rated 82) Adam Caffrey 2.51L in front of Mehman (GB) 9th (11/1 9-3 Rated 79) C D Hayes (15 ran)
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Apache Outlaw (IRE)2
23rd May 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Good, good to firm in places (Good after R1)) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 5th (5/1 9-0 Rated 86) Adam Caffrey 2.94L in front of Mehman (GB) 12th (20/1 8-13 Rated 85) D P McDonogh (15 ran)
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3rd Nov 2023 Dundalk(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Apache Outlaw (IRE) 2nd (20/1 9-2 Rated 86) R P Whelan 1.44L in front of Mehman (GB) 6th (12/1 8-11 Rated 81) N G McCullagh (11 ran)
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Dark Ace (IRE)1
12th Dec 2025 Dundalk(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Dark Ace (IRE) 4th (7/2J Fav 9-3 Rated 79) Adam Caffrey 1.06L in front of Mehman (GB) 7th (25/1 9-5 Rated 81) J M Sheridan (13 ran)
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6124
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dark Ace (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mehman (GB)1
12th Dec 2025 Dundalk(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Dark Ace (IRE) 4th (7/2J Fav 9-3 Rated 79) Adam Caffrey 1.06L in front of Mehman (GB) 7th (25/1 9-5 Rated 81) J M Sheridan (13 ran)
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First Time - Cheekpiece Flaming Rib» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 9/4 Instant Appeal, 3/1 Dark Ace, 5/1 Big Gossey, 8/1 Howyoulikethat, Flaming Rib, 16/1 The Liffey, Apache Outlaw, Mehman, Exquisite Acclaim, 25/1 Musical Act.

Previous Years
2024 Apache Outlaw 4 9-11 R P Whelan 13/8Fav (Adrian McGuinness) (Drawn 5)
2023 Apache Outlaw 3 9-0 D P McDonogh 6/1 (Adrian McGuinness) (Drawn 7)
2022 Fastnet Crown 5 9-10 C T Keane 4/1 (M D O'Callaghan) (Drawn 2)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Stephen Thorne/J Kearney
1
2
50

Adrian McGuinness/D P McDonogh
1
1
100

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Denis Gerard Hogan
10
78
12

Adrian McGuinness
8
64
12

Stephen Thorne
1
4
25

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D P McDonogh
3
6
50

J Kearney
1
8
12

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Dundalk

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Adrian McGuinness
189
1889
10

Denis Gerard Hogan
86
1229
7

Charles O'Brien
42
484
9

Stephen Thorne
26
118
22

Ciaran Murphy
20
177
11

Miss Hilary McLoughlin
10
111
9

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Dundalk

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
S Foley
245
2207
11

D P McDonogh
200
1875
11

C D Hayes
198
2346
8

W J Lee
176
1682
10

R P Cleary
98
1883
5

N G McCullagh
67
1438
5

Adam Caffrey
55
431
13

L T McAteer
53
574
9

J Kearney
47
426
11

M W Hassett
14
200
7

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Dundalk

Horse
Wins
Runs
Big Gossey (IRE)
2
21
Apache Outlaw (IRE)
4
8
Instant Appeal (GB)
2
3
Musical Act (IRE)
0
1
Exquisite Acclaim (IRE)
6
24
Howyoulikethat (IRE)
3
15
Flaming Rib (IRE)
0
1
Mehman (GB)
4
14
Dark Ace (IRE)
2
7