Dundalk Race 1 - Bar One Racing Better On Football Maiden
LUNIGIANA (5) was headed in the final strides when a shoulder second over the trip at Navan last month. Races off a reduced AW mark. Ticks plenty of boxes. Top selection. ASTUTE POWER (1) improved third-up under Ben Coen to defy huge odds and finish 1.25L behind the selection last time. Open to further progress. Main danger. MASKED ANGEL (6) merits consideration after back-to-back placed efforts here and Sligo. Rates highly tackling the shorter distance for the first time. WOOLRIDGE (3) has not been too far away in four starts under rules. Warrants a market check with in-form Gary Carroll in the saddle.

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Navan on October 22 over 1005m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Glory To Be with 61kg at $101. The run before that 13th of 15 at Curragh on September 28 over 1207m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Spodo Komodo with 61kg at $151. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:03.29 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $101.00 |
| 13/15 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 1:15.34 | - | 14 |
| 25.5L | $151.00 |
| 14/15 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:12.74 | - | 6 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Rory Mulligan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on October 31 over 1005m, 3 len behind Prairie Girl with 52.5kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 19 at Navan on October 22 over 1207m, slow going 2.75 len behind Velvet Skies carrying 52.5kg at $9.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 52.5kg | 0:58.88 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/19 | 22/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 1207m | Soft | R M Mulligan | 52.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/14 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 52.5kg | 0:59.12 | - | 16 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 57kg | 1:03.95 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 17/18 | 06/09/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | R M Mulligan | 51kg | 1:00.33 | - | 15 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $20,390.00 | Laytown | 1207m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 63.5kg | 1:10.49 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 10/21 | 24/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Adam Browne-Souza | 56kg | 1:00.64 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/08/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good | Adam Browne-Souza | 56kg | 1:40.92 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | R M Mulligan | 51kg | 0:57.60 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $19,670.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | R M Mulligan | 57kg | 1:00.13 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | R M Mulligan | 56kg | 1:00.29 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at this track on October 14 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Phoenix Pairc carrying 61kg at $4. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on October 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Cecco carrying 61kg at $6. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:11.94 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/10/2025 | 81 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:25.54 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/17 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $23,600.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good Firm | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:10.61 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | 1:11.66 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on October 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Cecco carrying 58.5kg at $251. The start before that 8th of 11 at Musselburgh on September 13 over 1006m, 10 len behind Sanbona carrying 57kg at $13. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:11.94 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $251.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/09/2025 | 38 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good Soft | Oisin McSweeney | 57kg | 1:00.19 | 6-5-8 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $19,340.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | Nathan Crosse | 55.5kg | 1:18.75 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2025 | 54 | HCP 3 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | 1:12.52 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 11/15 | 20/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Jamie Powell | 52.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 25/04/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 1:34.16 | - | 1 |
| 23.0L | $301.00 |
| 12/14 | 12/04/2025 | 230 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:13.11 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $251.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/08/2024 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:12.89 | - | 8 |
| 29.8L | $201.00 |
| 14/15 | 09/08/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:37.12 | - | 2 |
| 28.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Navan on October 22 over 1005m, on a slow track; nose behind Glory To Be carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Navan on October 8 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Chester Nimitz carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:03.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:12.68 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/15 | 28/09/2025 | 282 | MDN 3U | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:15.34 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/14 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:14.09 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2024 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:14.33 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2024 | 34 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Y | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:03.30 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2024 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:10.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | LR OPEN 2 | $69,370.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | W J Lee | 57kg | 0:57.85 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/19 | 10/08/2024 | 35 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:10.73 | - | 16 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 06/07/2024 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 0:59.67 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/15 | 14/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:13.47 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Hassett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on September 26 over 1207m, nose behind Rappell with 56.5kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Sligo on August 6 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Undefeatable with 61kg at $5.50. Has to be considered.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 26/09/2025 | 51 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $19,340.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | C Geerdharry | 61kg | 1:18.75 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/16 | 09/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Killian Leonard | 56.5kg | 1:26.98 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $25,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GY | C Geerdharry | 54kg | 1:14.47 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/05/2025 | 32 | SELL MDN 3U | $27,750.00 | Tipperary | 1408m | YS | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58.5kg | 1:42.37 | - | 9 |
| 23.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 25/04/2025 | 154 | MDN F 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | C Geerdharry | 55.5kg | 1:34.16 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 22/11/2024 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Gary Paul Halpin | 58kg | 1:40.18 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/10/2024 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 56.5kg | 1:27.16 | - | 11 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:26.94 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 14 at this track on October 31 over 1005m, 10 len behind Prairie Girl carrying 57.5kg at $126. The race before that second last of 9 at Navan on October 22 over 1005m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Glory To Be with 54kg at $301. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 57.5kg | 0:58.88 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | Adam Grant | 54kg | 1:03.29 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $301.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:25.54 | - | 6 |
| 20.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:12.68 | - | 11 |
| 19.8L | $401.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:03.44 | - | 4 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 22/09/2025 | 71 | MDN F 3U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Y | Nicola Burns | 55.5kg | 1:28.87 | - | 14 |
| 18.0L | $301.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/07/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'Connor | 58.5kg | 1:11.66 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $23,600.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Donagh O'Connor | 58.5kg | 1:00.25 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 16/16 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Ross Coakley | 58.5kg | 1:27.85 | - | 1 |
| 43.3L | $151.00 |