March 20 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Champion Jockey Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Champion Jockey Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 09-831 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

Went up 13lb for winning a pair of 1m handicaps here in the spring; ran okay over 1m here last week and coming back down slowly; not dismissed.

14/1

6th

6

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Ohailbhic

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

In excellent form at Dundalk earlier this year; 0-9 on turf and moderate effort at Naas (6f, good) on return from 124 days off on latest; should strip fitter now and 7f more suitable so not totally discounted.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 0570-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons; returned from a break when well beaten here behind Neo Smart on stable debut; hard to recommend.
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2nd

4

(2)

18th Sep 2026

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1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; second over 1m here in March; took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer over this trip at Limerick in June and followed up in a Ballinrobe handicap; held since, but back on a fair mark.

10/1

6th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Merlin The Wizard

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; two fair runs at the Galway festival; moderate display at Tramore; cheekpieces on now.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Merlin The Wizard

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade and forceful tactics when winning a claimer over this trip at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap off 72 (1m2f, yielding); not too bad in two runs at the Galway festival; good claimer takes off weight and this track may suit.

6/1

18/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 33544-

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run some solid races in defeat over 7f here; tried 1m for the first time in November when outpaced in the final furlong; down 2lb but others preferred.
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4th

12

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Hugos Girl

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Consistent before taking advantage of a winning opportunity in an ordinary maiden at Laytown; more needed here though.

16/1

1st

7

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Hugos Girl

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and another fine effort in 27-runner handicap at the Curragh (6f) on latest when fifth; she is becoming expensive to follow, but has a solid shout back in a maiden.

11/2

5th

5

(26)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and went close again over C&D last time when a 0.5l second behind Mint Man; nudged up 1lb for that but has to be on the shortlist in current form.

11/2

Form: 213-16 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all to win C&D maiden in November and got his first handicap win off 3lb lower in January; pestered for the lead before fading into sixth last time (race won by Neo Smart); worth another go.
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9th

3

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Ocean Manifest

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Two-time AW winner; yet to score on turf but hasn't run badly at times; posted an underwhelming effort at Leopardstown (1m, good) last time returning from a break when 6.5l behind the winner Frank Pickle; needs to improve.

20/1

10th

2

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Ocean Manifest

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Two-time AW winner; yet to score on turf but has run well in defeat, his best effort coming in a Killarney maiden last July (1m, yld-sft); okay run at Dundalk latest but might prefer a bit of an ease on return to the grass.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made all to win C&D maiden in November and got his first handicap win off 3lb lower in January; pestered for the lead before fading into sixth last time (race won by Neo Smart); worth another go.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3924-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran to an RPR of just 70 when winning a C&D maiden last time by a neck back to the 55-rated Battle Borne (won next time); dropped 2lb for that but needs to improve if he is to get involved off this mark.
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7th

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Ben Lawers

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Simon Waugh

Won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February but not at the top of his game on final two runs for Jessica Harrington and well beaten at 28-1 on stable debut at York three weeks ago; he may be best watched.

20/1

14th

5

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Ben Lawers

11st 1lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Simon Waugh

Won a 1m AW maiden in Ireland and was close up in a 1m Lingfield handicap three starts ago; however, not so good on his final two runs for Jessica Harrington and sold on for 5,000gns.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ben Lawers

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW winner over 1m, has a bit to find with Akecheta on running at Cork last time; trainer may have a better chance with Diamond Exchange.

14/1

Form: 311771 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her ten starts and placing on a further three occasions; bagged another win back down to 7f here last time; up 5lb and based on the evidence, this may not be her ideal trip.
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3rd

15

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

10st 0lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

First reserve; four wins here including three over C&D; is 12lb lower than when last winning here in March and signs of life over C&D on latest; lurking on a dangerous mark if she gets a run.

12th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Una Matata

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Needs a revivial but was only 2l behind Faoladh on final visit to this track in May; chance on that form.

14/1

5th

9

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had a cracking time here last winter, winning four races, three of them over this trip with the latest being under Whelan in March; beach run might have sweetened her, having been ansty in the stalls on previous two starts.

11/2

Form: 335-84 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.
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9th

6

(8)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Howyoulikethat

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Last of five wins was in 2023; not the force he was, though has run well at times; fair third of eight in a Killarney handicap last month but well beaten in a premier Galway handicap last time (1m1f, yielding); others preferred.

15/1

11th

17

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Howyoulikethat

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Last of five wins was in 2023 when he ran well in a Group 3 at Leopardstown and a Listed contest at Killarney; not the force he was, though he has run well from time to time, including when sixth of 14 at 80-1 in this race last year; fair third at Killarney last time; valuable 5lb claimed, could go well at a decent price.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Howyoulikethat

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Latest of five wins was in the 2023 renewal of this event, after which he ran well in a Group 3 at Leopardstown and a Listed contest over C&D; not the same force nowadays and has come down a good bit in the ratings; was still capable of good form last year; not at his best on AW in the spring and back from a break here.

9/2

8th
2 (9)
Daler

5/1

Form: 51364- CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got first career win with a comfortable victory in a C&D handicap in October off 72; just fair efforts over C&D last two times; returns from a 91-day absence now and capable of more.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Daler

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Found out off higher marks since his Leopardstown win (1m1f, soft; in this new headgear combination) but has continued to run well, from 1m1f to 1m3f; consistent and rates a solid contender.

6/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Daler

10st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Solid and consistent, but has plenty of weight; 1m1f Leopardstown win came on soft, but his latest third back there over 1m2f was on good and he ran his race; has his chance, but Keane's preference for stablemate wouldn't encourage support.

11/2

5/1

Form: 60-241 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.
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11th

12

(12)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Neo Smart

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Only 1-33 on turf (2-6 on AW); second of 14 over 1m1f at Punchestown last time and only 3l away over 1m4f the run before that; consistent and likely to give her running.

8/1

2nd

10

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Neo Smart

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Two wins on AW; has been running quite consistently this season; however, she has managed only one success from 32 starts on turf, and has been a beaten favourite in two of her last three starts; hard to be confident.

12/1

Form: -39210 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has shown improvement in maidens; beaten just a neck by the 87-rated Ben Lawers over 1m in first-time cheekpieces; proved that wasn't a fluke when beating the consistent Go Out over 7f in February; well beaten behind Una Matata last time; mark may be high now.
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9th

7

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Battle Borne

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden winner here and best on this surface; had a prep lately, but has struggled off lower marks than this in AW handicaps.

14/1

15th

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Battle Borne

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

AW maiden winner in February and second in a claimer back at Dundalk in May; however, he's been finding it a struggle in handicaps.

16/1

8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

33/1

Form: 90780- C

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.
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1st

3

(18)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Selective Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Beaten only 2l when twice fourth; not as good last time, but handles soft ground well and on a fair mark now.

7/1

5th

3

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time winner has run some solid races in defeat this term, notably when a close fourth over C&D the last twice; handles easy ground and should be a player down 2lb.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Coyle

Roscommon winner on soft a year ago off 59; hasn't won since although C&D fourth (Roderick second) in June was a good effort, coming from well back from a wide draw; ground to suit, should go well.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €56.60
Straight Forecast €43.86
Tricast €980.55
Trifecta €914.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Manifest

The Irish Sun:

Ben Lawers

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Daler

POSTDATA:

Una Matata

TOPSPEED:

Ocean Manifest