February 16 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 073-54 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins on turf and has come close to exploiting a falling mark with three solid runs over this trip last thrice; each-way claims again from an inside draw.
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3rd

8

(15)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Added his fifth win (third on AW) when winning cosily over 6f here in January off 5lb lower (has won off a mark of 72 before); hampered when attempting to follow up over this C&D next time, finishing a 2.5l fourth; not at his best back on turf at the Curragh last time (heavy); cheekpieces on now and claims if on song.

10/1

8th

11

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Winemaker

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: H D McGuigan

Five-time winner; both turf wins on good ground; in good form on the AW and capable off this mark but underfoot conditions a big worry for him here.

11/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2221-1 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a hat-trick mission here after recent course successes over 7f and 6f; only up 9lb for those two wins and has been given a chance by the handicapper.
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3rd

3

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

James Henry

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Better AW performer; improved for better ground when a never-nearer third of 19 in an apprentice handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) when last seen around this time last year; best watched on return/stable debut.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3000-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when accounting for Mullacash Buzz (Winemaker fifth) over C&D last month after seven months off; up 8lb for that but might have some progression in him and unlikely to be far away.
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6th

5

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win 12 months ago; a long way below his best on last two visits.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

28th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Macadams Rock

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Four-time C&D winner, latest win last April; may have needed November run after a break; probably capable of better but this looks tough under a big weight.

14/1

Form: 2132-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner and a model of consistency in a very busy campaign last year; a rare poor outing here over 1m two weeks ago but that was after a little break and will be thereabouts if back to form.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

14/1

Form: 3523-9 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; had been running well in defeat before poor C&D run last month; others preferred.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

Form: 09-000 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer here in November but nothing to recommend since and makes no appeal.
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12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 7-37

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs was probably here last month when not getting a clear run; poorly drawn but would not appear badly treated on his handicap debut.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

Form: 5866-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner here at two; consistent in handicaps on turf and AW without winning, most recently beaten just over two lengths in a 1m handicap two weeks ago; cheekpieces tried here.
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8th

5

(5)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mere Accountant

10st 0lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

prominent, soon went second

7/1

5th

11

(12)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mere Accountant

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

16/1

6th

12

(6)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Mere Accountant

9st 11lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Won a C&D maiden just over a year ago; consistent enough on turf since without winning and was only beaten 2l over 1m here last time; this trip should suit better and is down 2lb, so a chance.

9/1

9th
13 (16)
Jalo

16/1

Form: 8904-6 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer here for Noel Meade; not beaten far in a couple of handicaps of late but work to do here from a bad draw.
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9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

7th

13

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 145-80 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Up 11lb for winning here twice over C&D in November; has struggled a little since then and only dropped 1lb for a sub-standard effort over 1m2f last time; others preferred.
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6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

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1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

El Bello

10st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Raymond Hurley

Never competitive on the AW last time and runs Dundalk well, but won over Tipperary's 1m4f the run before; can cope with this 5lb higher mark, won't mind rain and his jockey has won the last two renewals of this.

12/1

Form: 6741-2 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on this surface, most recently over C&D in November; weighted to turn tables with Macadam's Rock from their meeting here last month; should go close.
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6th

12

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Mullacash Buzz

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Grand front-runner has won around here; runner-up three times last year and fair fourth at Dundalk on latest; blinkers added.

11/2

4th

7

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mullacash Buzz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Six-time winner (four on AW) but last win came here in 2023; never a factor in either course outing this year.

20/1

66/1

Form: 5400-8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Winner off 70 for Henry Candy last year; has failed to beat a single rival in three starts for her current stable; no appeal.
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12th

6

(18)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

Penguin Island

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Robert Widger

A 5f winner off 70 for Henry Candy last year; failed to beat a single rival in her first three starts in Ireland and finished in front of only one at Dundalk on her most recent outing.

66/1

16/1

Form: 54070- C

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Turf form last year overall disappointing but did win over C&D last March; best watched on return to AW.
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14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

Non-runners

Angel Of The Sea, Oriental Dancer, Pulse Of Shanghai, Wayne R Walker

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.70
Straight Forecast €32.43
Tricast €120.91
Trifecta €270.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

James Henry

SPOTLIGHT:

Mullacash Buzz

POSTDATA:

Skontonovski

The Irish Sun:

James Henry