March 21 / 19.45 Dundalk (AW)

19.45

Standard

Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Awards Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Awards Day Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 817-2 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First three runs were over 1m here; performed with credit on debut in November, recovering from a terrible start; showed the benefit of that experience in winning a maiden 12 days later; awkward out of the stalls when unplaced on handicap debut; saw out the trip when second to Genoah over C&D three weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

17:25 Ayr

Annaghmccanns

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: S R B Crawford

First five starts on AW at Dundalk, winning twice, including a handicap over an extended 1m2f in March; made a good start to her turf career when fifth in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork in April and a slow start provides an excuse for her lesser effort at Gowran (9.5f) since; back up in trip.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Annaghmccanns

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

Won a middle distance handicap off 73 in March on her fifth Dundalk start; ran creditably when keeping on for fifth in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork a month on her turf debut; useful filly from a predominantly jumps stable; others preferred here.

16/1

9th

2

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Annaghmccanns

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

slowly away, soon flashed tail, in rear, headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 34312- C

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin; successful on third start for this yard, landing course 1m4f maiden in November; a week later, made most of the running before headed late by outsider San Andreas.
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9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Tribal Star

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and although he's 0-6 on turf, that includes a close third here (2m, good to soft) in September; each-way player.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Runner-up in this last year and also ran well over C&D when fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate last June; he's been running pretty well at Dundalk this year and could build on those efforts now back here.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 6-1093 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 1m handicap wins at this venue since November; two moderate runs before returning to form with a third placing two weeks ago, a run that gives him an edge over Church Mountain.
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4

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual winner here over 1m last winter; eyecatching third behind Venetian over C&D on latest and is weighted to get much closer to that rival here with a leading apprentice booked; contender.

11/2

3rd

1

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual winner here over 1m last winter; was poor on last Flat start and over hurdles in the summer; needs a return to his best after a break but back to the AW a positive.

20/1

11th

3

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:50 Sligo

Tribal Moon

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual AW winner last winter; held his form well after climbing in the ratings; tries hurdles for the first time following a no show at Ballinrobe latest; the first jumps runner for this trainer.

14/1

4th
6 (14)
Sacred Oath

5/1

Form: 8528-1 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a maiden over C&D in November; unplaced favourite over 1m here in December; addition of cheekpieces and return to this trip did the trick when she won a maiden 10 weeks ago; handicap debut.
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3

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sacred Oath

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark over C&D last January and a solid fourths twice after; below that level when last seen but has to be respected back here off an attractive mark.

13/2

19

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Sacred Oath

11st 12lb

J: Pat Shanahan

T: D K Weld

Placed turf form before winning 1m2f AW maiden in March in first-time cheekpieces; couple of good turf runs since; one to consider.

13/2

9th

10

(3)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Sacred Oath

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Beaten six times before winning a 1m2f AW maiden; gave her running to finish fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) and looks handicapped about right.

6/1

5th
4 (13)
Autocrat

8/1

Form: 13-513 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has gained four of his five course wins over this trip, the most recent in January; went up 7lb for that and had to settle for third behind Genoah and Annaghmccanns last month.
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16th

5

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Autocrat

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner; no success from 17 turf attempts; down the field when quite well fancied at Sligo 12 days ago; held by Maxwell Smart on that running.

12/1

10th

1

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Autocrat

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: P Sweeney

Not long with Donegal yard and Donegal rider aboard; all six wins have come on AW at Dundalk, but he went close at Roscommon this time last year; best at 1m4f but has run some decent races over 2m.

12/1

7th

1

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Autocrat

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Sweeney

Six-time course winner; gained fifth C&D victory in the hands of Colin Keane (retained) in a claimer in January (front two pulled well clear); more on his plate back in a handicap off top weight/poor draw but respected.

11/2

7/1

Form: 4-5213 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Got back to form when winning a C&D handicap last month; not suited by the race conditions when third behind the odds-on Hightimeyouwon in a claimer here last week; hit with an 11lb rise in the ratings for his win but gets into this handicap near the bottom.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

Form: 867-68 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m handicap at Southwell 13 months ago; has struggled at this venue during the winter and was out of the money at Southwell last time; has been competing over shorter trips for the past 15 months; worth noting he finished second in both C&D attempts in 2023.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.

4/1

Form: 53115- CD

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dependable sort last year when out of the first three only twice from nine starts; backed up a Tipperary win when successful over C&D in November; given a break after a rare below-par performance in early-December.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

Form: 0672-0 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D in November 2023; best run for some time (well-backed) when back to same mark in similar contest in December when beaten a short head, finishing strongly; failed to reproduce that form five weeks ago; plenty to find with Trishuli River on that running.
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8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 26 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win last month; 5lb higher mark to contend with but every chance if he can put in a repeat performance.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Sole win came over C&D in 2023; generally struggled since joining this yard and didn't show anything at the Curragh last month.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1314-9

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two 1m turf wins last year on decent ground and good 1m effort here in October; soundly beaten in first-time blinkers four weeks ago; might struggle with this trip.
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3rd

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to score over 1m at Cork; down the field in the charity race at Punchestown; fair sixth when 20-1 shot at Leopardstown last Friday.

10/1

6th

7

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to beat Land Of The Giants at Cork; can feature again, though cut no ice in the charity race at Punchestown.

8/1

17th

2

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Bucaneers Spirit

12st 6lb

J: Dave Bennett

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four Flat wins at 1m-1m1f and rated 66 in that sphere, stamina a query over this trip.

25/1

6/1

Form: 251-19 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Southwell three weeks ago, but has done well over C&D, winning back-to-back races during the winter, at the main expense of two of these rivals; beat Sacred Oath by one length in a maiden and gave Annaghmccanns 10lb and a 1 1/4l beating in a handicap.
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10th

18

(14)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Genoah

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins on the AW, has only raced five times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Genoah

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins on AW, has raced only four times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface but has to be taken seriously off this mark, 10lb below AW rating; most recent success in January was in a 1m4f conditions race.

11/2

Form: 7113-2 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Is 0-7 on turf; has shown a marked preference for this track, (three wins and four places from ten starts); won back-to-back races over C&D in October and has maintained progression; has picked up an extra 3lb for finishing second here last time.
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10th

8

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Trishuli River

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Has a fine record at Dundalk, with four wins and seven places from 18 appearances; 0-9 record on turf is a distinct negative, and never placed.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, including over this trip in December off 69; okay efforts both starts since but more needed to play a major role.

10/1

2nd

6

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Shane Crawley

Four-time winner here, most recently last month over 1m4f off 69; bumped before home turn in similar contest earlier this month when fifth (2.5l off third-placed Cinammon Coco); more needed.

7/2

13th
12 (6)
Picpoul

12/1

Form: 82027- CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back course wins over 1m4f in 2021; on a long losing sequence since C&D win in December 2023; second to Church Mountain over C&D in November and took the runner-up spot again over 1m4f here in December; takes big drop in class having run from 12lb out of the handicap last time.
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16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

Form: 117-56 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D in October, beating today's rival Picpoul on the second occasion; unplaced on his last three starts here, including the 1m event in which Tribal Moon was third on latest.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €63.20
Straight Forecast €80.73
Tricast €876.66
Trifecta €1344.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sacred Oath

The Irish Sun:

Tribal Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Trishuli River

TOPSPEED:

Church Mountain

POSTDATA:

Darkened