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Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60)
1m4f, Flat, 3yo+, Rated 0-60, 14 runners
Winning time 2m 35.63s
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Result
Robbie Colgan
Matthew J Smith
Sat behind pace early - still second at halfway - driven approaching final 2f then went ahead 1f out - held on strongly to score
Chris Hayes
John C McConnell
Sat behind front group - 4th at halfway then asked for effort in straight - stayed on strongly to snatch second near the line
Wesley Joyce (3)
Kevin Michael Smith
Front early - lost advantage after 3f and dropped to 3rd by halfway - driven over 1f out and plugged on at one speed to finish third
W J Lee
Patrick J Flynn
Held a forward spot wide of rivals early - hit the front after 3f - driven approaching the final two furlongs then lost the lead 1f out - couldn't find more in the closing stages to finish fourth
Shane Foley
Eamonn O'Connell
Held a midfield position early - asked for effort with 2f left but boxed in around a furlong out - drifted right approaching the last furlong - stayed on steadily to finish fifth
Julian Pietropaolo (7)
Paul Nolan
Sat close to the front group early - mid-pack around halfway and given a squeeze into the straight - up to 5th and asked for effort with a furlong left before finishing without extra late
Robert Whearty
Thomas Coyle
Hesitant start - settled towards the back of the pack - urged forward entering the straight - still in 9th and asked for more with a furlong left - stayed on at one gear to finish 7th
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Paul W Flynn
Settled midpack early - still 6th at halfway - urged for effort into straight - unable to close the gap and jostled inside final furlong - stayed on same gait to finish 8th
James Ryan
T G McCourt
Held up at the back - driven approaching straight - stayed on same rate late but well held
Ross Coakley
John C McConnell
Held up towards the back of the pack - urged forward entering the straight and asked for effort with 2f left - 8th passing the furlong marker and unable to close late
Nicola Burns (7)
Denis Gerard Hogan
Dwelt and settled at the back - urged on entering the straight - stayed on same speed from the last furlong marker without threatening
Ben Coen
Daniel McLoughlin
Sat close to pace early - 5th at halfway - pressed for effort turning in but made no headway and held safe to the line
Rory Cleary
Ms Sheila Lavery
Settled in the pack - driven to chase leaders early in the straight without gaining ground - unable to find more inside final two furlongs - finished well held in 13th
Luke McAteer
James M Barrett
Held up at the back - made no impression through the race - couldn't find more in the straight - allowed to finish steadily well held
Non-runners: Calmafterthestorm (reserve), Hangry (reserve), Numidia (reserve)
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.