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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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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12th

7

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins have come here, the latest in this race last year off 1lb higher; has run well in defeat over much further on turf a couple of times this term and soft ground wouldn't have suited at Galway latest; should be doing his best work at the finish.

11/1

10th

11

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Tribal Star

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-9 on turf; stayed on well for a 2.75l second over 2m1f at Killarney last time and closely matched with The Kingstonian on Chester form in May; may need more of a stamina test.

12/1

2nd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Tribal Star

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here.

7/1

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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6th

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest form in five attempts hurdling, most recently when beaten 47l in a 2m2f conditions hurdle here three weeks ago; tough task giving weight to all.

15/1

5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

10st 13lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find.

16/1

15th

13

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Tribal Moon

9st 7lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide.

20/1

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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13

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

All six wins have come at Dundalk, although did go close at Roscommon last year; lots to find on more recent form, but has plummeted in the handicap.

16/1

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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10th

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Benavente

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Seven-time AW winner (7f-1m4f) when trained in Ireland, latterly in a Dundalk claimer in March; has failed to make the frame in 13 starts on grass, though, hence his much lower turf mark; lots to prove for his new yard.

8/1

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

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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4th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Not Just Any Eagle

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently over 1m4f at Leopardstown early last season; went very close at the same venue last time, confirming a return to form at Fairyhouse; rider provides good value for 7lb claim.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

12st 2lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four-time winner, most recently here over 1m4f in May 2025; 2lb lower here and shaped like coming back to form when a 1.75l third at Fairyhouse (1m6f) on latest; stays this trip and enters calculations now.

9/2

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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6

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Recorded his second 10.5f AW win in January but is now 0-17 on turf, most recently going close at both Killarney and Tramore; should be thereabouts again.

13/2

3rd

9

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Limestone Red

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Recorded his second 10.5f AW win in January and is rated 15lb higher on that surface; fine effort over just shy of this trip at Killarney last month, beaten half a length by in-form mare with Tassarolo a length behind him in third.

6/1

2nd

11

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January; 0-15 on turf; however, two runs this term not without promise but plenty more needed; tries a new trip.

16/1

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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6th

5

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Holding his form generally well since an early-season win at Cork, apart from a below-par run at Ballinrobe last month; back to form with a solid effort in finishing fourth of 17 at Galway only eight days later.

6/1

4th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner; scored on seasonal return at Cork off 8lb lower; chased home Bay Of Dreams off 2lb lower at Bellewstown on penultimate; never landed a blow behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest; visor replaces cheekpieces.

12/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

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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7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Genoah

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid AW strike rate of 4-8 including back-to-back wins here in the winter over this trip and 1m4f; is 5lb higher than when scoring over C&D in December and running okay on turf in recent starts; could go well back on his favourite surface.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins at Dundalk, but winless on the grass; Curragh second suggested he might put that right, but laboured enough effort when favourite at Navan; looks held by Letiza on that running.

7/1

5th

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid strike rate on the AW (4-8) but remains a maiden on turf after seven starts; however, ran an excellent race to finish a 4l second of 12 in this headgear at the Curragh last time (1m2f, gd-fm); enters calculations off the same mark here.

5/2

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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8th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Trishuli River

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

Solid strike rate of 4-18 on the AW but 0-11 on turf and has yet to trouble the judge; beaten 22l at Bellewstown 17 days ago; hard to fancy.

16/1

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