March 07 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0651-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Recorded her fourth C&D win when accounting for several members of this field at the end of January, backing up a December success; not to much choose between her and Still She Blooms on running last time.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(14)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has a better strike rate on AW (7-24); however, capable enough on turf (3-24, placed four times) to have a say in a race like this. best of three starts on turf this year when second over 1m at Limerick in April.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Amemri

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Three-time turf winner won this race last year (Anvika third); back to form when recording a 10th career win at Dundalk in March; runner-up over C&D (yielding; form has worked out well) on penultimate; troubled passage last time at Down Royal; wouldn't want it too soft.

7/1

10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 042-93

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran on for C&D second in December on only second run for this stable; failing to replicate that form next time when favourite for a race won by Amemri; more like it again when third behind Notforalongtime in first-time blinkers three weeks ago.
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2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; stamina stretched here (9.5f) 11 days ago but beaten only 1l behind Rion Rubette when third over C&D on penultimate off current mark; contender.

8/1

5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 830-77

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Fair placed form for Adrian Murray early last year at this venue; not at best in three starts for this yard; rider's 10lb claim a help
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15th

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

Form: /0-784

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made the frame for the first time when fourth behind Notforalongtime three weeks ago; more improvement needed.
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4th

14

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

8st 10lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

22-race maiden; satisfactory run over C&D last month; satisfactory run over C&D but was behind Monastere and Livingston Range then

16/1

5th

11

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Maiden after 21 runs but placed a number of times, including in this race last year; can improve from seasonal debut over C&D so could be involved.

20/1

10th

14

(18)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

0-14 on turf but one of better efforts came last June when a 3.5l second over C&D off this mark; off since a below par run at Dundalk last August; might need this run.

12/1

Form: /835-3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of her three handicap runs at this venue; good effort when third on her final run for Pat Martin; might have gone very close if she had broken quicker and settled better; interesting with Colin Keane aboard and a hood fitted.
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6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

Form: 42521- CD

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Turf winner at Tipperary last August; second over 1m here at the beginning of November; went one better when beating Nikki Swango (below her best since) over C&D later that month; career-high mark now
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8th

10

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner (three on turf) including twice here last season over 7f on good and soft ground; is now just 1lb above the latest of those victories and 1m fine but needs to leave this term's poor form behind.

28/1

8th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Finsceal Annie

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at Leopardstown over 7f on good and soft; remains 9lb above her last win and she ran poorly on her seasonal return last month; yard form a plus.

12/1

Form: 900-81 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D claimer last March; reduced mark and first-time blinkers did the trick when he won here three week ago; up 6lb, may find a few too good.
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12th

13

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Notforalongtime

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts.

10/1

8th

17

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve.

Form: 3-3747 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner over C&D two years ago; also won over this trip at Wolverhampton early last year; close third over C&D in December; mid-field latest in race won by Notforalongtime.
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12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

Form: 18009- C

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Win here last April came over 1m; subsequent form leaves her with plenty to find.
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15th

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Suityourselfboss

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael J Browne

1-23, best on AW; good turf effort when runner-up over C&D on penultimate start; failed to reproduce that form here on latest.

12/1

10th
11 (11)
Roderick

14/1

Form: 064-28

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
4-23 on turf; 0-16 on AW though he finished second over 1m here on penultimate start; less encouraging display over a longer trip last time; others preferred.
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2nd

17

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Sweeney

First reserve; five-time winner on turf, latest at Naas (1m, y) off 1lb higher in July; two below-par efforts this year, including over C&D 64 days ago; declared at Leopardstown Thursday.

4th

14

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Roderick

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winning veteran; last win came at Naas (1m, yielding) last July off 1lb higher; on a decent mark but not much encouragement to be taken from return to turf 63 days ago when 12th at Gowran Park.

28/1

Form: 360-55

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 22 starts, best form has been at this venue, placed five times from 14 visits; a promoted fifth behind today's revival Norforalongtime three weeks ago, when Jackandthefox was fourth.
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18th

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Knockmore Prince

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: T G McCourt

29-race Flat maiden makes hurdling debut now for new stable; put a line through him.

66/1

8

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Knockmore Prince

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

29-race maiden; Roscommon third is his standout run this campaign; not suited by the race conditions.

50/1

15

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Knockmore Prince

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden, Roscommon third his standout run this campaign; 6lb out of handicap here.

33/1

Form: 024-69 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1-29 AW record is a major concern though placed eight times at this venue, including second in early December; not one of his better runs four weeks ago.
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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

25/1

Form: 5270-0 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; last success was in a claimer in 2022; best of his five 2024 was over C&D just over a year ago; probably needed the run here in January after a break; long losing sequence.
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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: 38-067 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at two here for Natalia Lupini; close third in a claimer in December on final start for Ado McGuinness; unplaced in four runs for this stable; hard to fancy.
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7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

Non-runners

Bungle Inthedesert, Cherry Pink, Higher Kingdom

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €34.50
Straight Forecast €26.55
Tricast €481.92
Trifecta €823.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Still She Blooms

POSTDATA:

Pink Oxalis

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bucky Larson

The Irish Sun:

Still She Blooms