April 01 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 075-17 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on third handicap attempt over C&D in January off 52; didn't get home over 7f after racing keenly later same month, return to this shorter trip should suit.
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1st

8

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:17 Fairyhouse

Stone Bear

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Both wins have come on the AW, including over 6f on penultimate; ran on well for a 1l third of 16 off this mark at Naas on latest (5f, good); step back up to 6f a big positive; this a tougher race but looks progressive and leading claims.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Stone Bear

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3yo; minor promise in turf maidens; progressive on AW, winning two of last three, both at 6f; has gone up a total of 15lb for those two wins; 5f should be fine, as should good ground; go well.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £12.10

Form: 69390-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo run when placed in Gowran handicap on heavy (7f), well held on AW debut over a mile in December; best watched on return.
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13th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Bullet Bourbon

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden went closest when chasing home a progressive type over 6f at Dundalk in April; slowly away over 7f at Gowran next time; another slow break over 6f at Navan on latest; others more likely.

9/1

7th

9

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Bullet Bourbon

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Maiden went closest when chasing home a progressive type over this trip at Dundalk last month; soft ground and 7f trip proved too much (slowly away too) at Gowran three weeks later; back in trip and better ground here so don't rule out.

8/1

9th

4

(11)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Bullet Bourbon

9st 9lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Much improved when second at 50-1 in a 6f handicap at Dundalk three weeks ago on seasonal debut; encouraging that her best run at two was in a C&D nursery on heavy ground.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 03024-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Some solid C&D form under today's rider, notably staying-on second and when close fourth in December, having been short of room in straight; one to consider if strong in the market.
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9th

6

(14)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Royal County Glory

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Scored off 3lb lower at Dundalk (7f) on penultimate; came up short on return to turf when a 3l fifth off revised mark at Fairyhouse (7f, good); eased 2lb and worth a go at 1m on that evidence; place shout.

4/1

5th

10

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Royal County Glory

9st 4lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Mostly campaigned on the AW, making the breakthrough over this trip last month off 57 under today's rider; decent ground should suit and respected off 5lb higher.

7/1

1st

11

(4)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Royal County Glory

8st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Solid 6f form at this venue under today's rider, notably a staying-on second in a nursery last November; fourth of 14 the following month after being squeezed for room two furlongs down; steps up in trip after a creditable third here last week on his first 2026 outing; could score with just a little improvement.

5/1

Form: 0260-2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest here in February when only headed close home over 7f; has run well at this trip too; 4lb rise so more needed.
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13th

7

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden with plenty of experience, notably twice runner-up in AW handicaps; plenty to find with Fortuity on recent Roscommon run though.

12/1

7th

9

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

One Cool Bear

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Knocking on the door in three runs this year; runner up and fourth at Dundalk and then fourth in first time visor (retained) on return to turf at Naas (6f, good); stamina to prove upped in trip.

4/1

4th

11

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

One Cool Bear

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has twice gone close in 6f handicaps at Dundalk; fourth when favourite there last time; up in grade now, so no easy task; headgear applied for the first time.

12/1

Form: 707-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Reportedly did not handle the surface here in October; caught the eye on last month's seasonal return at Naas (5f, soft), and quite likely he has more to offer if handling surface this time.
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9th

2

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Gowran Park

Dream And Believe

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has finished seventh in sprint handicaps at Naas and Dundalk; not beaten far in each case, but clearly needs to find a bit extra; cheekpieces for the first time.

6/1

7th

4

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dream And Believe

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Reportedly did not handle the surface here in October; caught the eye on last month's seasonal return at Naas (5f, soft), and quite likely he has more to offer if handling surface this time.

8/1

7th

7

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:10 Naas

Dream And Believe

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Reportedly did not handle the surface at Dundalk on final start at two; probably capable of better.

12/1

9/2

Form: 500-01 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Nice bit of improvement to land C&D handicap last month under today's rider, coming from off pace on stands' side, then veering left in beating more experienced rivals; 4lb rise okay and should go well.
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5th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Lady Landhort

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Sole success came in 6f Dundalk handicap in March off 49; came up short off revised mark twice since, one place behind Hooves Your Daddy over 5f at Dundalk on latest; 3lb lower on first turf handicap; in the mix.

4/1

3rd

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Landhort

8st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Improved to spring 33-1 surprise when beating Jazzy Dancer by 0.5l over 6f here last month; ran fine when beaten 4.5l into eighth off 4lb higher 22 days ago; drops in trip and has a squeak under good claimer.

14/1

Form: 00-25 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Touched off in C&D maiden in February, didn't seem suited by drop to 5f on handicap debut last month against elders; 2lb lower here and return to 6f could see him in the shake-up, despite wide draw.
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6th

10

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:17 Fairyhouse

Jampa Ling

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kieran P Cotter

Well-backed when off the mark at third attempt in 6f Dundalk maiden in February; has come up short in two handicaps at 5f-6f back there since; handicapper giving him a chance and blinkers go on but others make more appeal.

16/1

9th

1

(12)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jampa Ling

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Touched off in C&D maiden in February, didn't seem suited by drop to 5f on handicap debut last month against elders; 2lb lower here and return to 6f could see him in the shake-up, despite wide draw.

15/2

12/1

Form: 00006-

Last run: 124 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Not discredited in C&D handicap in November and possibility of improvement off this 3lb lower mark.
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3rd

3

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Dream Legend

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW maidens last year; best handicap effort in November when not beaten far in sixth at Dundalk (6f); long-priced Bellewstown winner recently on first attempt at 1m, took the lead at today's distance; not guaranteed to uphold form with Imnotleavinyou.

7/1

1st

12

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Dream Legend

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW maidens last year; best handicap effort in November when not beaten far into sixth at Dundalk (6f); fly-leapt the stalls on Dundalk return ten days ago so that effort easily forgiven, but the jury is out up in trip; 1lb wrong.

25/1

10th

13

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Legend

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Not discredited in C&D handicap in November and possibility of improvement off this 3lb lower mark.

12/1

OUR TIP
11th
2 (2)
Love Bomb

10/1

Form: 8188-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three decent efforts in maidens before getting off the mark on handicap debut at Down Royal (5f, yielding) in September; didn't count on last month's seasonal debut at Naas on soft; 7lb claimer replaced by Billy Lee, so worth a look.
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10th

3

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Love Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Won C&D handicap (yielding) last September off 3lb higher; yet to really fire this term but takes a big drop in class after a poor run at the Curragh 10 days ago; drawn widest of all.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Cork

Love Bomb

8st 7lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Won a Down Royal handicap (5f, yielding) last September off 6lb lower; yet to really fire this term and is 3lb wrong here; rider's claim negates that but others still preferred.

25/1

4th

4

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Love Bomb

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Showed ability last year in maidens and scored on handicap debut over 5f at Down Royal; ran ok on seasonal debut at Naas before finishing 11th of 13 here over 6f 22 days ago, 6l behind winner Stone Bear; drop back to 5f will suit and could run well.

16/1

Form: 09855-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden not beaten far on penultimate 2yo start over C&D; absent since October, however, and watching brief advised.
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12th

7

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pretty Liz

9st 3lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden not beaten far on penultimate 2yo start over C&D; absent since October, however, and watching brief advised.

20/1

5th

13

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pretty Liz

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best effort yet when fifth of 14 here over 6f on second handicap start 10 days ago, finishing just ahead of Spicetown; beaten just over 1l and drop in trip should suit; wide draw a negative and 2lb wrong.

14/1

5th

11

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Pretty Liz

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Final maiden effort was better but handicap debut forgettable when a 28-1 chance.

33/1

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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Form: 7-77

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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Form: 44-580 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta €312.80
Straight Forecast €322.06
Tricast €1542.54
Trifecta €3230.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

One Cool Bear

SPOTLIGHT:

Faustyna

The Irish Sun:

Jampa Ling

POSTDATA:

One Cool Bear