Dundalk Race 1 - Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Maiden
DANCINGONDIAMONDS (7) made a promising debut registering a 7.25L fifth in a 1609m maiden at Killarney May last year. Selected to break his maiden at the second attempt. The experienced SOARING SUN (5) looks a big threat following a 1.5L third in a 2112m handicap at this venue. KIDAM ROQUE (3) gets a chance to have a big impact on his second AW outing following a 6.3L fifth in a 2414m maiden at this course just under four weeks ago. TYRAXES (9) demonstrated ability tackling two novice races in the UK. Notable contender despite failing to shine finishing 13.5L tenth over 2414m here on his debut for current connections.
Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at Naas on December 15 over 3822m, 41 len behind Shellrunforbriggs with 75.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Limerick December 29 over 3822m. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 13/16 | 15/12/2025 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Gavin Brouder | 75.5kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $101.00 |
| 16/19 | 03/10/2025 | 190 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | A Leahy | 70kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 133.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/18 | 27/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GY | Alex Harvey | 68.5kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 11 at Leopardstown on December 28 over 3218m, 21 len behind Bentraghhill carrying 76kg at $29. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Galway on October 25 over 3319m, 24 len behind Our Guide with 74.5kg at $8. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 64 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | J C Barry | 76kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 164 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2025 | 27 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Y | T A Halford | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/03/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Liscarroll P2p | 4828m | Y | T A Halford | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Soft | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Cusack
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 2414m, 6 len behind Square Necker carrying 59.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Clonmel on June 6 over 3419m, 47 len behind Stede Bonnet carrying 76kg at $12. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 194 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 59.5kg | 2:37.78 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2025 | 387 | FLAT 47 | $19,710.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | J L Gleeson | 76kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/05/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 69kg | 4:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming 5th of 14 at this track on November 26 over 2414m, 5.5 len behind Cinammon Coco with 63kg at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at this track on December 5 over 2112m, 8 len behind Seola with 62kg at $11. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 62kg | 2:18.14 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/11/2025 | 184 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 63kg | 2:39.50 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/14 | 26/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | A P Ryan | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on December 17 over 2112m, 1.5 len behind Benavente carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 5 over 2112m, 1.3 len behind Seola with 59kg at $3. Major player.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | A C Persse | 60.5kg | 2:16.45 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | A C Persse | 59kg | 2:18.14 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | A C Persse | 59.5kg | 2:16.83 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/23 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Leigh Roche | 63kg | 2:49.30 | - | 8 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/16 | 11/10/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | A C Persse | 59kg | 1:44.45 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $301.00 |
| 9/16 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Cork | 1609m | Soft | A C Persse | 60kg | 1:43.99 | - | 19 |
| 18.8L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Joseph Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Churchill out of Nan Yehi on debut. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Hugh Horgan
Weight: 61kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Killarney on May 13 over 1609m, 7 len behind Gun Carriage with 61kg at $8. Top chance.
Last Starts 246 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,150.00 | Killarney | 1609m | GY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:43.21 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First start 9th of 15 at Cork on October 12 over 3520m, 37 len behind Quinta Do Lago with 70kg at $81. Returned from break 8th of 14 at Naas on December 15 over 3419m, 15 len behind It's Bobsled Time with 70kg at $67. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/12/2025 | 64 | HDLE 3 | $20,890.00 | Naas | 3419m | SH | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Philip Enright | 70kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on November 26 over 2414m, 13 len behind Cinammon Coco with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on October 14 over 2049m, 9 len behind Antrim carrying 59kg at $4. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 26/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Alan Casey | 57.5kg | 2:39.50 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 59kg | 2:09.76 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 2:32.07 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |