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Wednesday 11 June 2025

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(6)

Eruption¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: D W O'Connor| T: J C McConnell| OR: 59

80/1

Three-time winner but unsuccessful in five runs since handicap victory last July. Sixth of 10 in a claimer at Fairyhouse (33/1) 13 days ago, showing late headway after racing off the pace. Headgear removed for today's step back up in trip.

Form: 17490-6

(8)

Big Baby Bull^b,t³⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: Chris Hayes| T: John Hayes| OR: 53| CD

5/1

Showed ability when 5th twice at Dundalk over winter but no win in 14 runs since June 2023. Finished 10th of 27 at Curragh (40/1) 37 days ago, probably needing the run. Returns with blinkers back on, which could spark improvement.

Form: 08455-0

(12)

Dinamine¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: W Joyce⁽³⁾| T: M Mulvany| OR: 50| D

9/2

Got off the mark in a 7f handicap at Gowran Park in April and finished 2nd of 14 in a 7f handicap at Listowel (22/1) 10 days ago, making headway over 1f out and keeping on. Appears to have found his niche at this trip.

Form: 004-192

(7)

Haeret In Pectore^t²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Colin Keane| T: A J Martin| OR: 49| D

28/1

Won in Poland last October but recent form disappointing, finishing last of 14 in handicap at Killarney (33/1) 29 days ago and never in contention. On a tempting mark with Colin Keane up.

Form: 5214-00

(1)

Merchants Arch^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J A Powell⁽³⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 58

4/1

Maiden who has shown some ability with a 2nd in a claimer and 3rd in a handicap earlier this year. Fifth of 14 in a 7f handicap at Down Royal (6/1) 12 days ago, back on track with first-time cheekpieces, making headway on inner final furlong and kept on. Can go well.

Form: 232805

(2)

Esque Elegance^p⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R Coakley| T: J C McConnell| OR: 56

40/1

Modest handicapper who ran best when 4th of 8 at Dundalk (AW) in March with first-time cheekpieces. Pulled up in 12-runner handicap at Gowran Park (22/1) 9 days ago when saddle slipped after 1f.

Form: 4-6740P

(9)

Aisling Oscar²⁰³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Neve Bennett⁽⁷⁾| T: Craig O'Neill| OR: 45| D

14/1

Finished 11th of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (11/1) 203 days ago, taking keen hold before weakening. Returns with cheekpieces removed.

Form: 087400-

(11)

Browned Off¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: P W Flynn| OR: 43

11/2

Second at Leopardstown (22/1) in April with front-running tactics. Finished sixth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (12/1) 10 days ago, showing some improvement but racing closer to the pace than ideal. May benefit from more patient tactics here. Wouldn't dismiss.

Form: 760206

(14)

Jasmine Affanalis^h¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Luke McAteer| T: D Marnane| OR: 53

10/1

Struggled in three maiden races at Dundalk over winter. Finished 8th of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (50/1) 12 days ago, failing to settle fully in rear before making some progress 2f out. Needs to show more to be competitive at this level.

Form: 0-008

(13)

In The Minus⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: S P Davis| T: Sean Davis| OR: 52

5/1

Struggling for form and yet to win in 10 starts, finishing 6th of 20 in a handicap at Naas (11/1) 44 days ago when shaping as if ready for further.

Form: 90-5096

(5)

Sovereign Banter^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: S Foley| T: E J O'Grady| OR: 52

18/1

Made more impact when second of 12 in maiden claimer last month, then finished 10th of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (12/1) 12 days ago, weakening final furlong with first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 999-020

(4)

Rattletheonionbag⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Declan McDonogh| T: W P Browne| OR: 41

17/2

Operating below best in recent turf handicaps. Finished seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse (12/1) 5 days ago, taking keen hold and fading when short of room. Cheekpieces removed today and needs to rediscover earlier season form. Still seeking first win after 24 career starts.

Form: 735087

(15)

Wayne R Walker^b,t³⁰⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: D Kinsella| OR: 40

40/1

Finished 11th of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (40/1) 300 days ago when racing wide and weakening early. Blinkers back on after long absence and still seeking a first win.

Form: 000090-

(3)

Shuyak¹³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Nathan Crosse| T: P J F Murphy| OR: 48

50/1

Has shown little in three all-weather maidens at Dundalk, finishing 12th of 14 in a maiden (200/1) 135 days ago when off the bridle early and never involved. Makes handicap debut on turf.

Form: 7-00

(10)

Romantic War¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Rory Cleary| T: T Cleary| OR: 43

40/1

Poor form in eight starts with no wins. Finished 12th of 14 in handicap at Fairyhouse (40/1) 13 days ago, going backwards from reappearance in first-time hood. Hood now removed but difficult to make a case.

Form: 0098-70

Forecasts

Merchants Arch (4/1), Dinamine (9/2), In The Minus (5/1), Big Baby Bull (5/1), Browned Off (11/2), Rattletheonionbag (17/2), Jasmine Affanalis (10/1), Aisling Oscar (14/1), Sovereign Banter (18/1), Haeret In Pectore (28/1), Wayne R Walker (40/1), Esque Elegance (40/1), Romantic War (40/1), Shuyak (50/1), Eruption (80/1)

DINAMINE has found his niche at this trip, winning at Gowran in April before a strong second at Listowel 10 days ago. Merchants Arch got back on track with cheekpieces last time and has a fair shout. Browned Off showed ability when second at Leopardstown and might have a small race like this in her.