17.45
StandardNew Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
- Prize money: £11286.96
- 1m 0f 0y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4042-1 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Useful AW performer, all four wins at Dundalk; inferior to stablemate California Dreamer. |
33/1 |
8/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 400-52
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run. |
12/1 |
|
9th 14 (14) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form. |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (1) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Four-time course scorer (6f/7f) for William Haggas; struggled on turf in Ireland for this yard last autumn but has found form again since returning to AW, placing three times at Dundalk (7f/1m) in recent months; has to enter calculations for a stable with a good record in Britain. |
5/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: 70/46- D
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (5) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 5f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Smart dual-purposer type got the Galway Hurdle in the stewards' room last summer and beat very useful Absurde in conditions' hurdle last month; his Flat run at Chester in September proved that he's worthy of this mark and showed he had a bit of boot when running well over 1m on AW pre-Cheltenham. |
6/4 |
|
1st 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 70y |
11st 2lb |
Won the Galway Hurdle last year off 145 (awarded race by stewards) and has also won twice on the level (rated 91); trip and ground fine here and he finished well ahead of Absurde in the County Hurdle last month, though he had a fitness edge that day; talented claimer takes off 5lb and every chance at the weights. |
15/8 |
|
14th 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Very smart hurdler whose two visits to this meeting have produced a third in the 2024 Fred Winter and second to Kargese in this last year; improved again to win last summer's Galway Hurdle (pipped by Helvic Dream but awarded the race after suffering interference); below par when remote third to Lossiemouth in Grade 1 Morgiana in November but warmed up for this with a fine run on AW Flat last month over a trip short of his best; while his good record in top handicap hurdles (also second in 2024 Galway Hurdle) makes him a dangerous one to discount, he'll require a high-class performance to win off 156. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 12123- C
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Three-time AW winner (twice over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, second over this trip at Naas and dead-heating for fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown despite not getting the clearest of runs; down the field behind Final Voyage here nine day ago. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 (9) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 100y |
9st 1lb |
Three-time AW winner (twice at 1m2f); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, good second over inadequate 7f at Naas (soft) and nine days ago at Leopardstown when coming late to dead-heat for fourth with Amplitude over this trip, having not had the clearest of runs; better ground here to suit and has to be on the shortlist with rider now claiming 7lb. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Three-time AW winner; out of form on turf last season; enjoyed a revival at Dundalk in recent months and proved as effective on turf when second to Independent Expert on soft ground at Naas; plenty to find with Diego El Queso on Curragh running. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 123-11 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 (3) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 210y |
9st 4lb |
Boasts a fine AW record (4 wins) but continues to struggle on turf (0-13); first turf attempt at this trip. |
16/1 |
|
5th 15 (15) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Boasts a fine AW record (4-10, twice second), continues to struggle on turf (0-11); towards the rear in races at Limerick and the Curragh this term. |
20/1 |
|
13th 6 (5) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Excellent AW form during the winter, winning over 1m in October and twice in January; 0-11 on turf; never showed at Limerick nine days ago. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 56811- CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
One of two for trainer; career-best form since November features two wins at Dundalk and a fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire; better again in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time when a runner-up off 1lb lower (1m, good to soft); big chance with ground to suit. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark. |
12/1 |
|
4th 11 (1) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Has shown improved form on AW since being gelded, handles soft, many find this too testing. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 3111-5 CD BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (2) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Hat-trick of wins here this winter, including two over C&D; upped 19lb for those wins and never counted when favourite in conditions event before okay effort in C&D handicap two weeks ago; has a bit to find on these terms. |
11/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Hat-trick of wins here this winter; upped 19lb for those wins and disappointingly never counted when favourite in rated event won by front-running Carolina Jetstream on latest; bit to find off current mark. |
13/2 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
One of two for trainer; in fantastic form since joining this yard, winning his last three handicap races here; won over 1m in November, and again in December when beating Carolina Jetstream by 1l; dropped back to C&D last time when seeing off Big Gossey by 1.25l; worse off with that rival now but likely to put in a bold show once again. |
13/8 |
16/1
Form: 09335- CD
Last run: 65 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him. |
14/1 |
|
8th 12 (10) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; two recent efforts here behind Instant Appeal were okay but may need more help from the handicapper (rider's claim a positive). |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 60252- CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (7) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable. |
8/1 |
|
1st 12 (13) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 100y |
9st 1lb |
Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 846-21 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (12) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
4th 12 (1) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 (6) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 47451- D
Last run: 110 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 4lb |
Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling. |
13/1 |
|
10th 17 (20) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix. |
11/1 |
13/2
Form: 40157- CD
Last run: 105 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y |
10st 0lb |
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 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight. |
16/1 |
|
23th 8 (22) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Four wins last year, including a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture at Leopardstown; would prefer better ground. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 00776- CD
Last run: 126 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (15) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh but huge odds in three handicap runs for new stable and didn't run well enough to suggest he's well handicapped. |
100/1 |
|
16th 15 (17) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €43.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €37.40 |
| Tricast | €886.75 |
| Trifecta | €1353.40 |
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