Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Nursery Handicap – Dundalk (AW)

Dundalk (AW)

4:45

Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Nursery Handicap

Date 2023-12-20

Distance 7f

Class

Going Standard

Type Flat

Surface AW

Age Band 2yo

Prize €6,490

Runners 14

Runners

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	Odds
1 (14)	Alto Sax b Colin Keane · G M Lyons	Colin Keane · G M Lyons	138	—	07574	70	77	48	14d	—	—	-25	20	10/11 52%
Only fourth behind a longer-priced stablemate last time, should go close despite high draw
2 (10)	Blue Soul b James Ryan(5) · G M Lyons	James Ryan(5) · G M Lyons	138	—	849	70	74	43	12d	—	—	-2	7.7	10/1 9%
May be vulnerable on handicap debut; deserted by Colin Keane who has partnered her twice.
7 (9)	The Bear Trap b Shane Foley · John Geoghegan	Shane Foley · John Geoghegan	137	v	695227	69	73	58	75d	—	—	+4	13.3	10/1 9%
Second in a Down Royal nursery and a Fairyhouse claimer, not as good at this venue
13 (5)	Gregorina gr Declan McDonogh · Adrian McGuinness	Declan McDonogh · Adrian McGuinness	125	v	346355	57	76	56	14d	—	—	-6	6.9	7/1 13%
Only a head behind Alto Sax here two weeks ago, also closely matched with Special Angel
4 (12)	Masonbrook Meadow b Oisin McSweeney(5) · Daniel James Murphy	Oisin McSweeney(5) · Daniel James Murphy	138	p	509559	70	72	63	7d	—	—	-1	7.1	14/1 7%
Lost ground at the start over 6f last week, better judged on previous 7f/1m displays
8 (7)	Special Angel b Jamie Powell(3) · Adrian Murray	Jamie Powell(3) · Adrian Murray	136	—	7806	68	75	39	14d	—	—	-2	6.9	12/1 8%
Not far off Alto Sax and Gregorina when a staying on-sixth over 1m in her first nursery,
3 (2)	Fickou b Chris Hayes · A Oliver	Chris Hayes · A Oliver	138	—	588	70	63	29	47d	—	—	+1	6.6	20/1 5%
This longer trip may help to bring about improvement in her first handicap
12 (4)	Enchanted Garden b Rory Cleary · Anthony Mullins	Rory Cleary · Anthony Mullins	127	—	007	59	64	31	28d	—	—	-2	3.9	18/1 5%
Hinted at improvement on her first visit to this track, of some interest on handicap debut
11 (1)	Mary Bagot b Ronan Whelan · M Halford & T Collins	Ronan Whelan · M Halford & T Collins	128	—	700	60	73	22	19d	—	—	-2	4.1	20/1 5%
Hard to take much encouragement from two course maiden outings since joining this team
5 (11)	Lady Craftsman gr/b Jack Cleary(7) · Adrian Murray	Jack Cleary(7) · Adrian Murray	137	b	516008	69	71	35	19d	—	—	+4	8	20/1 5%
Disappointing since 1m Bellewstown maiden win on her second start, blinkers tried now
10 (6)	Guest Star b N G McCullagh · D J Bunyan & G O'Leary	N G McCullagh · D J Bunyan & G O'Leary	128	—	802550	60	72	51	14d	—	—	+1	5.2	25/1 4%
Well-exposed sort who is now looking regressive, held by Alto Sax on running last time
6 (3)	Signor Ferrari b Robert Whearty(5) · John James Feane	Robert Whearty(5) · John James Feane	137	—	8575	69	58	40	21d	—	—	+3	5.5	50/1 2%
Fifth of seven in a 5f nursery here three weeks ago, plenty of improvement required
9 (8)	Go Go Gonzo b/ro Jack Kearney(5) · G M Lyons	Jack Kearney(5) · G M Lyons	133	—	6898	65	72	27	7d	—	—	+2	4.2	66/1 1%
One of three runners for Ger Lyons, Colin Keane on Alto Sax, others much preferred
14 (13)	Maple Star b Danny Sheehy(3) · T G McCourt	Danny Sheehy(3) · T G McCourt	119	v	980	51	36	-	14d	—	—	-1	0.6	100/1 1%
Towards the back in three maiden runs including over 5f at this track, makes no appeal

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Ladbrokes	Unibet	Boyle Sports
Alto Sax	evn	evn	10/11	evn	10/11
Blue Soul	10/1	17/2	9/1	8/1	7/1
The Bear Trap	10/1	8/1	15/2	8/1	8/1
Gregorina	6/1	11/2	13/2	7/1	6/1
Masonbrook Meadow	14/1	12/1	12/1	12/1	9/1
Special Angel	8/1	11/1	12/1	11/1	11/1
Fickou	16/1	18/1	20/1	12/1	16/1
Enchanted Garden	16/1	14/1	18/1	14/1	14/1
Mary Bagot	20/1	16/1	20/1	16/1	16/1
Lady Craftsman	20/1	20/1	20/1	20/1	20/1
Guest Star	25/1	25/1	25/1	25/1	16/1
Signor Ferrari	50/1	40/1	40/1	33/1	40/1
Go Go Gonzo	66/1	66/1	66/1	50/1	66/1
Maple Star	100/1	100/1	100/1	100/1	100/1

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Alto Sax

OR: 5 Form: 0 Odds: 15

10/11

2nd

The Bear Trap

13.3

OR: 4.8 Form: 6 Odds: 2.5

10/1

3rd

Lady Craftsman

OR: 4.8 Form: 2 Odds: 1.2

20/1

Blue Soul

7.7

OR: 5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.7

10/1

Masonbrook Meadow

7.1

OR: 5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1

14/1

Gregorina

6.9

OR: 1.8 Form: 1.5 Odds: 3.6

7/1

Special Angel

6.9

OR: 4.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.4

12/1

Fickou

6.6

OR: 5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.6

20/1

Signor Ferrari

5.5

OR: 4.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

50/1

Guest Star

5.2

OR: 2.5 Form: 1.5 Odds: 1.2

25/1

Go Go Gonzo

4.2

OR: 3.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

66/1

Mary Bagot

4.1

OR: 2.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.6

20/1

Enchanted Garden

3.9

OR: 2.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.6

18/1

Maple Star

0.6

OR: 0.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.3

100/1

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Alto Sax Top Rated	70	77	48
Blue Soul	70	74	43
Masonbrook Meadow	70	72	63
Fickou	70	63	29
The Bear Trap	69	73	58
Lady Craftsman	69	71	35
Signor Ferrari	69	58	40
Special Angel	68	75	39
Go Go Gonzo	65	72	27
Mary Bagot	60	73	22
Guest Star	60	72	51
Enchanted Garden	59	64	31
Gregorina	57	76	56
Maple Star	51	36	—

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Alto Sax	14d ago	Fit
Blue Soul	12d ago	Quick return
The Bear Trap	75d ago	Fresh
Gregorina	14d ago	Fit
Masonbrook Meadow	7d ago	Quick return
Special Angel	14d ago	Fit
Fickou	47d ago	Fresh
Enchanted Garden	28d ago	Fit
Mary Bagot	19d ago	Fit
Lady Craftsman	19d ago	Fit
Guest Star	14d ago	Fit
Signor Ferrari	21d ago	Fit
Go Go Gonzo	7d ago	Quick return
Maple Star	14d ago	Fit

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