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Formscan By Michael Graham - INDEPENDENT EXPERT looks the solid option for in-form Stephen Thorne (last three runners in Dundalk have won). She bagged an optional claimer over course and distance in October and was only beaten by a head and three-quarters of a length into third in a claimer over a mile the following month. First-time blinkers are applied. Paddy Harnett's 5lb claim has Venetian weighted to challenge Independent Expert. He is more than capable of a big run having landed a handicap over course and distance in October. Denis Hogan runs four horses and Earthwatch is making his Irish and all-weather-track debut having won a handicap in Sandown during his career with William Haggas. He could be a big player.

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9513
Independent Expert (IRE) 6,b f 9-13

Gutaifan (IRE)-Distinguish(Refuse To Bend)

bl1(21) cd2 (James McAuley)
Rated 82

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Independent Expert (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)2
21st Sep 2023 Listowel(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Soft to heavy) Independent Expert (IRE) 2nd (8/1 9-11 Rated 75) Andrew Joseph Slattery 12.28L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 9th (10/1 9-4 Rated 73) Adam Caffrey (11 ran)
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21st May 2023 Naas(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, good to firm in places) Independent Expert (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-5 Rated 75) A J Slattery 16.75L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 12th (14/1 9-3 Rated 80) Adam Caffrey (13 ran)
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37
4212
Venetian (IRE) 5,b g 9-11

Awtaad (IRE)-Venetian Beauty(Lear Fan)

(40) cd1 (James McAuley)
Rated 75

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Venetian (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)1
2nd Jun 2024 Listowel(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Venetian (IRE) 4th (5/2Fav 9-9 Rated 58) C T Keane 1.53L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 7th (13/2 9-8 Rated 62) Adam Caffrey (13 ran)
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Chica Power (IRE)1
15th Nov 2023 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Chica Power (IRE) 4th (12/1 9-0 Rated 58) G F Carroll 6.53L in front of Venetian (IRE) 10th (40/1 10-0 Rated 73) S P Davis (13 ran)
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Rock Basher (IRE)1
29th May 2024 Tipperary(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Soft) Venetian (IRE) 2nd (5/2Fav 9-9 Rated 58) C T Keane .76L in front of Rock Basher (IRE) 5th (9/1 9-6 Rated 55) D P McDonogh (13 ran)
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Roman Harry (IRE)1
2nd Jun 2024 Listowel(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Venetian (IRE) 4th (5/2Fav 9-9 Rated 58) C T Keane 5.31L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-0 Rated 63) W J Lee (13 ran)
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Just Jump (IRE)1
10th Oct 2025 Dundalk(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Venetian (IRE) 1st (9/1 9-2 Rated 62) P A Harnett 6.00L in front of Just Jump (IRE) 6th (6/1 9-8 Rated 65) J M Sheridan (14 ran)
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411
0720
Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 7,ch f 9-7

Pride of Dubai (AUS)-Queen Of Tara(Sadler's Wells)

cp1(26) d1 (McGrath Sherry Whearty Syndicate)
Rated 55

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Smaoineamh Sile (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)1
20th Jun 2024 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 1st (9/1 9-4 Rated 56) J A Powell 2.50L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 4th (7/2Fav 9-10 Rated 62) Adam Caffrey (14 ran)
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Roman Harry (IRE)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (28/1 9-2 Rated 65) S Coen 15.72L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 25th (100/1 8-10 Rated 59) C D Fahy (25 ran)
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55
0-08
Tortola (IRE) 3,b f 9-5

Cotai Glory (GB)-Rhythm Queen(Danehill Dancer)

(83) (Aderbal Do Rosario Oliveira)
Rated 59

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tortola (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)1
6th May 2025 Cork(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, good to firm in places) Comfort Line (IRE) 8th (10/1 9-7 Rated 77) S Coen 6.87L in front of Tortola (IRE) 14th (40/1 8-0 Rated 65) J S Dalton (14 ran)
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69
7119
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chica Power (IRE)2
19th Nov 2025 Dundalk(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 1st (9/2 9-11 Rated 55) J M Sheridan 10.26L in front of Chica Power (IRE) 13th (28/1 8-3 Rated 40) J S Dalton (14 ran)
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16th Feb 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 4th (14/1 8-13 Rated 62) C M Hogan 5.75L in front of Chica Power (IRE) 8th (16/1 9-2 Rated 60) Dylan Browne McMonagle (12 ran)
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Rock Basher (IRE)3
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 1st (7/2 9-3 Rated 45) B M Coen .25L in front of Rock Basher (IRE) 2nd (50/1 9-0 Rated 43) M W Hassett (14 ran)
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16th Sep 2025 Punchestown(1m 1f 58yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 5th (9/4 9-1 Rated 48) J A Powell 23.50L in front of Rock Basher (IRE) 13th (20/1 8-13 Rated 43) R C Colgan (14 ran)
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26th Jan 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Rock Basher (IRE) 2nd (22/1 8-13 Rated 53) O McSweeney 4.75L in front of Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 7th (13/2 9-10 Rated 64) C J MacRedmond (14 ran)
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Roman Harry (IRE)3
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 1st (7/2 9-3 Rated 45) B M Coen 4.38L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 5th (28/1 9-6 Rated 56) J A Heffernan (14 ran)
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1st Oct 2025 Bellewstown(7f 205yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 5th (10/3Fav 9-3 Rated 47) J A Heffernan 1.50L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-9 Rated 53) B M Coen (15 ran)
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7th May 2024 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Yielding) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 6th (22/1 9-8 Rated 62) C T Keane 7.56L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 14th (40/1 9-12 Rated 66) J A Heffernan (18 ran)
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78
6608
Battle Borne (IRE) 3,b g 9-1

Acclamation (GB)-Rope A Dope(Bungle Inthejungle)

(14) (Patrick J McKenna)
Rated 57

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Battle Borne (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Rock Basher (IRE)1
19th Nov 2025 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Rock Basher (IRE) 5th (8/1 9-9 Rated 53) J M Sheridan 5.50L in front of Battle Borne (IRE) 8th (25/1 9-11 Rated 59) R Whearty (14 ran)
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Just Jump (IRE)1
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Battle Borne (IRE) 6th (18/1 9-2 Rated 61) R Whearty 6.53L in front of Just Jump (IRE) 12th (16/1 9-5 Rated 64) J M Sheridan (14 ran)
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83
0427
Comfort Line (IRE) 8,gr g 9-1

Alhebayeb (IRE)-Begin The Beguine(Peintre Celebre)

vs+(14) cd2 (Adrian McGuinness)
Rated 65

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Comfort Line (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chica Power (IRE)1
8th Nov 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Chica Power (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-4 Rated 53) W J Lee .50L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 5th (11/2 9-13 Rated 72) Aisling McGuinness (14 ran)
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Smaoineamh Sile (GB)1
20th Jun 2024 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 1st (9/1 9-4 Rated 56) J A Powell 2.50L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 4th (7/2Fav 9-10 Rated 62) Adam Caffrey (14 ran)
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Independent Expert (IRE)2
21st Sep 2023 Listowel(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Soft to heavy) Independent Expert (IRE) 2nd (8/1 9-11 Rated 75) Andrew Joseph Slattery 12.28L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 9th (10/1 9-4 Rated 73) Adam Caffrey (11 ran)
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21st May 2023 Naas(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, good to firm in places) Independent Expert (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-5 Rated 75) A J Slattery 16.75L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 12th (14/1 9-3 Rated 80) Adam Caffrey (13 ran)
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Venetian (IRE)1
2nd Jun 2024 Listowel(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Venetian (IRE) 4th (5/2Fav 9-9 Rated 58) C T Keane 1.53L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 7th (13/2 9-8 Rated 62) Adam Caffrey (13 ran)
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Rock Basher (IRE)1
11th Jul 2024 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R2)) Rock Basher (IRE) 4th (8/1 9-5 Rated 54) N M Crosse 2.63L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 11th (7/1 9-11 Rated 63) Adam Caffrey (21 ran)
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Roman Harry (IRE)4
21st May 2025 Gowran Park(7f , Flat, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Roman Harry (IRE) 5th (12/1 9-13 Rated 62) J J G Ryan 2.00L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 6th (3/1Fav 9-8 Rated 75) Adam Caffrey (13 ran)
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9th Apr 2025 Leopardstown(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Comfort Line (IRE) 3rd (10/1 9-12 Rated 77) Adam Caffrey 4.29L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (9/1 8-13 Rated 67) J J G Ryan (13 ran)
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27th Aug 2024 Bellewstown(7f 211yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Roman Harry (IRE) 7th (7/1 9-5 Rated 54) G F Carroll 7.59L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 13th (12/1 9-13 Rated 65) Adam Caffrey (15 ran)
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2nd Jun 2024 Listowel(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Comfort Line (IRE) 7th (13/2 9-8 Rated 62) Adam Caffrey 3.78L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-0 Rated 63) W J Lee (13 ran)
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Tortola (IRE)1
6th May 2025 Cork(1m , Flat Hcap, Good, good to firm in places) Comfort Line (IRE) 8th (10/1 9-7 Rated 77) S Coen 6.87L in front of Tortola (IRE) 14th (40/1 8-0 Rated 65) J S Dalton (14 ran)
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91
0454
Just Jump (IRE) 3,b g 9-1

Kodi Bear (IRE)-Academicienne(Royal Academy)

bl2(5) d1 (Hrycko Carpentry Ltd)
Rated 58

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Just Jump (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Venetian (IRE)1
10th Oct 2025 Dundalk(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Venetian (IRE) 1st (9/1 9-2 Rated 62) P A Harnett 6.00L in front of Just Jump (IRE) 6th (6/1 9-8 Rated 65) J M Sheridan (14 ran)
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Battle Borne (IRE)1
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Battle Borne (IRE) 6th (18/1 9-2 Rated 61) R Whearty 6.53L in front of Just Jump (IRE) 12th (16/1 9-5 Rated 64) J M Sheridan (14 ran)
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1012
5025
Rock Basher (IRE) 6,b g 9-1

Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)-Ginger Mulligan(On The Ridge)

(14) (James McAuley)
Rated 53

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rock Basher (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)1
11th Jul 2024 Leopardstown(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R2)) Rock Basher (IRE) 4th (8/1 9-5 Rated 54) N M Crosse 2.63L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 11th (7/1 9-11 Rated 63) Adam Caffrey (21 ran)
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Venetian (IRE)1
29th May 2024 Tipperary(1m 1f , Flat Hcap, Soft) Venetian (IRE) 2nd (5/2Fav 9-9 Rated 58) C T Keane .76L in front of Rock Basher (IRE) 5th (9/1 9-6 Rated 55) D P McDonogh (13 ran)
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Fleetfootsoldier (IRE)3
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 1st (7/2 9-3 Rated 45) B M Coen .25L in front of Rock Basher (IRE) 2nd (50/1 9-0 Rated 43) M W Hassett (14 ran)
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16th Sep 2025 Punchestown(1m 1f 58yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 5th (9/4 9-1 Rated 48) J A Powell 23.50L in front of Rock Basher (IRE) 13th (20/1 8-13 Rated 43) R C Colgan (14 ran)
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26th Jan 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Rock Basher (IRE) 2nd (22/1 8-13 Rated 53) O McSweeney 4.75L in front of Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 7th (13/2 9-10 Rated 64) C J MacRedmond (14 ran)
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Roman Harry (IRE)1
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Rock Basher (IRE) 2nd (50/1 9-0 Rated 43) M W Hassett 4.13L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 5th (28/1 9-6 Rated 56) J A Heffernan (14 ran)
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Battle Borne (IRE)1
19th Nov 2025 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Rock Basher (IRE) 5th (8/1 9-9 Rated 53) J M Sheridan 5.50L in front of Battle Borne (IRE) 8th (25/1 9-11 Rated 59) R Whearty (14 ran)
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1110
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chica Power (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)1
8th Nov 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat Hcap, Standard) Chica Power (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-4 Rated 53) W J Lee .50L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 5th (11/2 9-13 Rated 72) Aisling McGuinness (14 ran)
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Venetian (IRE)1
15th Nov 2023 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Chica Power (IRE) 4th (12/1 9-0 Rated 58) G F Carroll 6.53L in front of Venetian (IRE) 10th (40/1 10-0 Rated 73) S P Davis (13 ran)
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Fleetfootsoldier (IRE)2
19th Nov 2025 Dundalk(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 1st (9/2 9-11 Rated 55) J M Sheridan 10.26L in front of Chica Power (IRE) 13th (28/1 8-3 Rated 40) J S Dalton (14 ran)
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16th Feb 2024 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 4th (14/1 8-13 Rated 62) C M Hogan 5.75L in front of Chica Power (IRE) 8th (16/1 9-2 Rated 60) Dylan Browne McMonagle (12 ran)
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124
8050
Roman Harry (IRE) 5,b g 8-13

Harry Angel (IRE)-Brooklyn's Rose(Holy Roman Emperor)

(28) d1 (John M Keogh)
Rated 52

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Roman Harry (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Comfort Line (IRE)4
21st May 2025 Gowran Park(7f , Flat, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Roman Harry (IRE) 5th (12/1 9-13 Rated 62) J J G Ryan 2.00L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 6th (3/1Fav 9-8 Rated 75) Adam Caffrey (13 ran)
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9th Apr 2025 Leopardstown(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Comfort Line (IRE) 3rd (10/1 9-12 Rated 77) Adam Caffrey 4.29L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (9/1 8-13 Rated 67) J J G Ryan (13 ran)
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27th Aug 2024 Bellewstown(7f 211yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Roman Harry (IRE) 7th (7/1 9-5 Rated 54) G F Carroll 7.59L in front of Comfort Line (IRE) 13th (12/1 9-13 Rated 65) Adam Caffrey (15 ran)
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2nd Jun 2024 Listowel(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Comfort Line (IRE) 7th (13/2 9-8 Rated 62) Adam Caffrey 3.78L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-0 Rated 63) W J Lee (13 ran)
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Smaoineamh Sile (GB)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(7f , Flat Hcap, Good) Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (28/1 9-2 Rated 65) S Coen 15.72L in front of Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 25th (100/1 8-10 Rated 59) C D Fahy (25 ran)
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Venetian (IRE)1
2nd Jun 2024 Listowel(1m , Flat Hcap, Good) Venetian (IRE) 4th (5/2Fav 9-9 Rated 58) C T Keane 5.31L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-0 Rated 63) W J Lee (13 ran)
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Fleetfootsoldier (IRE)3
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 1st (7/2 9-3 Rated 45) B M Coen 4.38L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 5th (28/1 9-6 Rated 56) J A Heffernan (14 ran)
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1st Oct 2025 Bellewstown(7f 205yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 5th (10/3Fav 9-3 Rated 47) J A Heffernan 1.50L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-9 Rated 53) B M Coen (15 ran)
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7th May 2024 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Yielding) Fleetfootsoldier (IRE) 6th (22/1 9-8 Rated 62) C T Keane 7.56L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 14th (40/1 9-12 Rated 66) J A Heffernan (18 ran)
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Rock Basher (IRE)1
29th Oct 2025 Dundalk(1m , Flat, Standard) Rock Basher (IRE) 2nd (50/1 9-0 Rated 43) M W Hassett 4.13L in front of Roman Harry (IRE) 5th (28/1 9-6 Rated 56) J A Heffernan (14 ran)
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First Time - Blinkers Independent Expert. Cheekpiece Smaoineamh Sile. Tonguestrap Earthwatch» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 13/8 Independent Expert, 3/1 Venetian, 9/2 Earthwatch, 8/1 Comfort Line, 12/1 Fleetfootsoldier, Just Jump, Rock Basher, 25/1 Battle Borne, Smaoineamh Sile, 33/1 Roman Harry, Tortola, 50/1 Chica Power.

Previous Years
2024 Comfort Line 7 9-6 J Kearney 9/2 (Adrian McGuinness) (Drawn 10)
2023 Notforalongtime 6 9-2 O McSweeney 2/1Fav (Laura Hourigan) (Drawn 7)

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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Denis Gerard Hogan
12
112
10

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
2
37
5

Adrian McGuinness
2
22
9

Stephen Thorne
2
9
22

Andrew Slattery
1
12
8

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D W O'Connor
2
9
22

J Pietropaolo
1
7
14

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Dundalk

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Adrian McGuinness
196
1935
10

Denis Gerard Hogan
94
1290
7

Andrew Slattery
73
904
8

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
43
579
7

A J Martin
35
363
10

Stephen Thorne
30
135
22

Sean Davis
2
53
4

Ms Claire O'Connell
1
42
2

Conor David Maxwell
1
26
4

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Dundalk

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D W O'Connor
82
911
9

N G McCullagh
67
1443
5

L F Roche
57
1110
5

R C Colgan
35
732
5

N M Crosse
32
656
5

P A Harnett
20
310
6

J Pietropaolo
6
101
6

J S Dalton
1
69
1

D G Hogan
1
14
7

Eryka Snioch
0
6
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Dundalk

Horse
Wins
Runs
Independent Expert (IRE)
2
6
Venetian (IRE)
1
10
Smaoineamh Sile (GB)
0
7
Tortola (IRE)
0
1
Fleetfootsoldier (IRE)
4
15
Battle Borne (IRE)
0
3
Comfort Line (IRE)
6
33
Just Jump (IRE)
0
10
Rock Basher (IRE)
0
7
Chica Power (IRE)
4
34
Roman Harry (IRE)
0
5