February 27 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 32-232 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here over 1m, the latest off 62 in January 2025; has hit the frame on his last five starts at 7f-10.5f; first try at 1m4f with top claimer retained; shortlisted.
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14th

3

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Daonethatgotaway

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; eased 4lb for midfield finish at Galway last time and worth checking in the market.

18/1

9th

10

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Daonethatgotaway

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins came over 1m but proved stamina for 1m4f when scoring at Dundalk in February; nice prep run for this at Navan over 1m2f and the step back up to this trip is a plus but he's got a tricky draw to overcome.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 1-8764 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five wins here including twice over this trip and most recently over 10.5f in December off 1lb lower; fair effort in fourth over C&D last week when running on from rear; player down in grade.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-7224 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 10.5f but stays much further; runner-up in 7f/10.5f claimers for Denis Hogan before good fourth in 7f handicap last week on stable debut; should relish the step up in distance.
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8th

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Porsche Lad

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Forget his two recent turf runs as they were probably preps for this; useful record here with two wins over 10.5f and some good runs over this trip.

11/1

15th

2

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Porsche Lad

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Dual 1m2f AW winner was running consistently well on the surface last winter; reportedly didn't handle soft ground on turf return last month, improvement expected on this better ground.

16/1

16th

2

(21)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Porsche Lad

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Been running consistently well on the AW for over a year, landing two handicaps, latest in November off this mark; beaten favourite 104 days ago when 2.75l behind Daonethatgotaway over 1m4f; four turf runs have been poor and soft ground unlikely to suit; drawn wide.

16/1

16/1

Form: 85388- CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in C&D fillies' maiden in November 2024; not far away in October from 1lb higher; lesser efforts since; wide draw to overcome in first-time cheekpieces.
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4th

7

(16)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Sole win came in C&D fillies' maiden in November 2024; not far away in October from 1lb higher; lesser efforts since; wide draw to overcome in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 40-431 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Backed up two solid displays last month when breaking his duck over C&D this month; 5lb higher mark to contend with and this is a higher class of race; another step forward required.
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4th

2

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Baila Conmigo

11st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time AW winner rated 68 on the Flat; best turf runs came on easy ground on the level so was an encouraging first run over timber over C&D 13 days ago; could go closer with that under his belt, especially if there's rain.

13/2

4th

1

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:56 Kilbeggan

Baila Conmigo

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Recorded a third AW win in July; didn't run badly at Galway over 1m4f (yielding to soft) and his lesser effort there next time is likely explained by the fact it came a day later; hood on for hurdling debut and not ruled out.

14/1

6th

4

(19)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Baila Conmigo

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Recorded his third AW win recently; placed only once from eight starts on turf; declared to run in the 5.40 on Thursday.

10/1

Form: 03313-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Newmarket handicap in August (1m2f, good to firm) for Tom Clover before close third at Yarmouth from this mark; market will reveal expectations on AW/stable debut.
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9th

3

(7)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Showyoutheropes

9st 13lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over 1m2f (gd-fm) at Newmarket for Tom Clover when wearing a visor and that returns here; needs to rebound from a heavy defeat at Galway but soft ground not ideal there; these conditions more suitable and yard going well now; chance.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Showyoutheropes

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winner in UK over 1m2f and best run for this yard came over that trip at Dundalk; not as good over 1m4f at Tramore but can be sharper for that run and do better; non-runner in the 8.15 here on Tuesday.

12/1

Form: 1697-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW) at 1m-1m2f; won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; tailed off last on first start for Denis Hogan two weeks ago.
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3rd

7

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Palazzo Persico

10st 7lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Won two of his four starts (1m2f-1m4f) since joining Tony Carroll, including for today's rider; dropping back to 1m not sure to play to his strengths though.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Palazzo Persico

10st 10lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop and he made it 2-3 for current yard when landing novice amateurs' race at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up another 2lb but remains well treated on his old form, and four of his wins have come over this trip; leading contender.

9/4

1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

Form: 99081- C

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

10/1

Form: 7222-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Punchestown on final start for Kevin Coleman and filled same position on first two starts for this yard here at 1m4f/2m; poorly treated by race conditions last time; front-runner has a better chance here.
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6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Echinacea

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

17-race maiden; best of three runs over hurdles came when a 12.5l fourth here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); beaten 29l at Cartmel when last seen in June; may improve for switch to handicaps.

10/1

6th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Echinacea

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Noel C Kelly

16-race maiden; fair on the Flat and improved on her first run over hurdles when 12.5l fourth at Downpatrick last time (2m3f, good to yielding); each-way chance.

6/1

Form: 55-8

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; pulled up in bumper; has shown minor promise in three AW starts; handicap debut.
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12th

8

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Kings Gesture

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Michael Paul Ryan

Modest form so far; well beaten in opening two handicaps on AW and was tailed off at Ballinrobe last month on his first try on turf; new headgear goes on.

50/1

10th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Kings Gesture

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Michael Paul Ryan

Pulled up in a bumper here; minor promise in AW maidens; soundly beaten in first two handicaps at Dundalk and can only be watched after 129-day break.

33/1

Form: 556-80

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, at Leopardstown (7f) and Galway (8.5f); handicapper has had her measure on turf since and no signs of improvement on the AW of late; others preferred.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

14/1

Form: 340-37

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have been in 10.5f course maidens, beaten 1l on penultimate before lesser effort when last seen; AW handicap debut; others look more likely.
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12th

8

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Qamari

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John C McConnell

Best efforts have been in 10.5f course maidens, beaten 1l on penultimate before lesser effort when last seen; AW handicap debut; others look more likely.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:02 Dundalk (AW)

Qamari

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

Best efforts have been over C&D, most recently every chance in finishing third (Palmezzano over 2l away fourth); should be thereabouts.

100/30

6

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Qamari

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Handicap debutante has shown ability in all four maidens over shorter; could have more to offer now upped in trip on handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 3-8173 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; four-time course winner; bounced back to form with commanding C&D win last month but has found it tougher off current mark in two starts since, beaten 4.75l into 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

20/1

Form: 0659-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f AW handicap for Ed Bethell in October 2024; no worthwhile form in three turf starts for Tim Easterby; folded tamely behind Church Mountain on stable debut last month.
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14th

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sectarius

9st 12lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won 1m4f AW handicap for Ed Bethell in October 2024; no worthwhile form in three turf starts for Tim Easterby; folded tamely behind Church Mountain on stable debut last month.

20/1

11th

3

(10)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sectarius

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a 1m4f handicap on AW for Ed Bethell in October 2024; not so good in most recent runs, including three turf starts for Tim Easterby; makes stable debut now and perhaps return to AW can help.

20/1

9th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Sectarius

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a 1m4f handicap on AW for Ed Bethell last October; not so good on his last four outings, with new stable for last two, and his record in turf handicaps suggests he is opposable.

25/1

Non-runners

Garrybello, Pepper Noir, Sarmiento Power

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Payout
Exacta €47.10
Straight Forecast €42.99
Tricast €143.02
Trifecta €164.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Qamari

SPOTLIGHT:

Porsche Lad

The Irish Sun:

Daonethatgotaway

POSTDATA:

Benavente