March 20 / 19.15 Dundalk (AW)

19.15

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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Champion Jockey Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Champion Jockey Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 09-831 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(5)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.

5/1

1st

5

(14)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted good support when third over 7f last time, with Notforalongtime back in fifth; should be in the mix if he stays; failed to do so at the Curragh in 2024 on his only previous attempt.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 0570-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons; returned from a break when well beaten here behind Neo Smart on stable debut; hard to recommend.
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8th

8

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then.

12/1

3rd

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; didn't seem to quite get home back on turf at Leopardstown last month and stamina concerns trying this longer trip for the first time.

13/2

5th

11

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw.

15/2

18/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 33544-

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run some solid races in defeat over 7f here; tried 1m for the first time in November when outpaced in the final furlong; down 2lb but others preferred.
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3rd

10

(6)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

14-race maiden has run some solid races in defeat, including third of 15 in a 7f fillies' handicap at this venue a year ago; third over 1m at Dundalk in March was encouraging; below her best with a hood fitted (discarded now) at Leopardstown last month.

14/1

10th

15

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Hugos Girl

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

13-race maiden has run some solid races in defeat; took third of 15 in a Curragh fillies' handicap last season off 71 (7f, good); third over 1m at Dundalk last time when returning from a break was encouraging; hood goes on for first time; chance.

18/1

Form: 213-16 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all to win C&D maiden in November and got his first handicap win off 3lb lower in January; pestered for the lead before fading into sixth last time (race won by Neo Smart); worth another go.
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4th

3

(4)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made all to win C&D maiden in November and got his first handicap win off 3lb lower in January; pestered for the lead before fading into sixth last time (race won by Neo Smart); worth another go.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made all to win in style a C&D maiden in November (form franked); third in a 7f handicap next time before bagging another C&D win last time, with a number of these in behind; 3lb rise for his victory seems fair; big player.

100/30

1st

5

(9)

16th Jan 2026

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Manifest

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Second runner for yard; made all to win in style in C&D maiden in November (form franked); finished third behind the progressive Nikki Swango here over 7f on AW handicap bow four weeks ago; entitled to go close from same mark back up to 1m.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3924-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran to an RPR of just 70 when winning a C&D maiden last time by a neck back to the 55-rated Battle Borne (won next time); dropped 2lb for that but needs to improve if he is to get involved off this mark.
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6th

4

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ben Lawers

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW winner over 1m, has a bit to find with Akecheta on running at Cork last time; trainer may have a better chance with Diamond Exchange.

14/1

12th

14

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Ben Lawers

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark in 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February and beaten under 2l in valuable Lingfield AW handicap early this month over same trip; barely gets 1m2f so potentially vulnerable back on the turf.

14/1

6th

11

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Ben Lawers

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Seventh career run when winning a 1m AW maiden at Dundalk which he was entitled to at odds-on; only fifth back there on handicap debut but was never in the best place after starting slowly; may yet to have more to offer.

12/1

Form: 311771 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her ten starts and placing on a further three occasions; bagged another win back down to 7f here last time; up 5lb and based on the evidence, this may not be her ideal trip.
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5th

2

(15)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Una Matata

10st 1lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

First turf run since September last year; excellent record on AW of late, winning four of her last 10 starts, three at this trip; one place behind Thaloria when third in 7f claimer there when last seen; tough mark back on grass.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian McGuinness

Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her 11 starts, three times at this trip; didn't land a blow here a week ago from wide draw in handicap but has to be respected back in claiming company.

11/4

6th

7

(10)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Excellent overall record in a busy campaign since joining Ado McGuinness in November, winning four of her ten starts and placing on a further three occasions; bagged another win back down to 7f here last time; up 5lb and based on the evidence, this may not be her ideal trip.

6/1

Form: 335-84 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

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

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0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

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

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1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

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

8th
2 (9)
Daler

5/1

Form: 51364- CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got first career win with a comfortable victory in a C&D handicap in October off 72; just fair efforts over C&D last two times; returns from a 91-day absence now and capable of more.
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7th

8

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Daler

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Got first career win with a comfortable 1m Dundalk handicap success in October off 72; just fair efforts on AW since, but he has some decent turf form and could go well back on this surface.

14/1

8th

2

(9)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Daler

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Got first career win with a comfortable victory in a C&D handicap in October off 72; just fair efforts over C&D last two times; returns from a 91-day absence now and capable of more.

5/1

5/1

Form: 60-241 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.
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7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

Form: -39210 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has shown improvement in maidens; beaten just a neck by the 87-rated Ben Lawers over 1m in first-time cheekpieces; proved that wasn't a fluke when beating the consistent Go Out over 7f in February; well beaten behind Una Matata last time; mark may be high now.
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2nd

6

(2)

26th May 2026

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1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f maiden here in February but soundly beaten on AW and turf since.

50/1

15th

1

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Patrick J McKenna

Has done most of his racing at Dundalk, highlight provided by a 7f maiden win in February; struggled over C&D last month, last of 17; blinkered now.

33/1

17th

14

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

10 of 13 starts have been at Dundalk, winning 7f maiden there in February; has struggled both starts since in handicaps and of limited appeal back on turf.

14/1

33/1

Form: 90780- C

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.
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9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Selective Power

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 5lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but has run well here before and had a recent run at Dundalk so he'll be fit; each-way shout.

14/1

11th

11

(11)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €56.60
Straight Forecast €43.86
Tricast €980.55
Trifecta €914.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Manifest

The Irish Sun:

Ben Lawers

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Daler

POSTDATA:

Una Matata

TOPSPEED:

Ocean Manifest