Dundalk Race 6 - Happy Valentine's Weekend Maiden
The Grade 1 winning hurdler BALLYADAM (1) looks to be a class act against this line-up having placed past two Cheltenham Festivals including in the 4200m Coral Cup (Premier Handicap Hurdle) of 2025 running third. Placed 2.75L third in a course and distance maiden two starts back. Rates the one to beat. EL GALVINO (3) maintains a progressive profile following a pair of placings. Was 0.5L second finishing ahead of the top pick here during November. Main danger. STAY IN THE GAME (7) can take a step forward maintaining an unexposed flat record that includes a 6L sixth contesting a 2200m maiden at this circuit a month ago. Interesting. DISCO DANCER (9) looks to be next best making a return.

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 44 days. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on November 26 over 2414m, 2.75 len behind Cinammon Coco with 63kg at $4. Second-up 6th of 8 at Punchestown on December 31 over 3822m, 16 len behind El Fabiolo carrying 73.5kg at $4.60. Prepared to overlook that last run and expecting sharp improvement.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | HDLE APP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 73.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 26/11/2025 | 259 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 63kg | 2:39.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/26 | 12/03/2025 | 71 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 5:11.98 | 19-10-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/12/2024 | 248 | HDLE APP 4U | $28,090.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 5:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2024 | 45 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 5:25.00 | 7-6-7 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/21 | 13/03/2024 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 76kg | 5:32.44 | 17-6-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/12/2023 | 147 | G1 HDLE 4U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 6:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2023 | 27 | G3 NCHSE 4U | $69,370.00 | Galway | 3621m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 70.5kg | 4:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2023 | 39 | BCHSE 5U | $19,310.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2023 | 30 | BCHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/18 | 29/04/2023 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | M P O'connor | 72.5kg | 4:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Kilbeggan August 22 over 3822m. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. Tipperary July 3 over 3218m defeating Siouxfonic with 71kg at $2.80. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | NHDLE 4U | $29,020.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Cian Quirke | 74kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/19 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3419m | Good | Cian Quirke | 74kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 03/07/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | A P Ryan | 71kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track November 26 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Cinammon Coco carrying 63kg at $11. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at this track September 19 over 2112m, 13 len behind Edward Hamilton carrying 63.5kg at $401. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 79 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 | 26/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 63kg | 2:39.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 63kg | 2:16.53 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/09/2025 | 73 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 63.5kg | 2:19.39 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $401.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2025 | 58 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 2:42.52 | - | 5 |
| 19.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/13 | 11/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 72.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Leopardstown on December 28 over 3218m, 21 len behind Bentraghhill carrying 76kg at $29. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on January 13 over 2414m, 7 len behind Soaring Sun with 61kg at $34. Doubt he will do too much here.
Last Starts 31 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 | 13/01/2026 | 16 | APP MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 61kg | 2:35.81 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 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: Donagh O'connor
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 14 at Leopardstown in LR on February 2 over 3419m, slow going 13 len behind Jacob's Ladder with 63.5kg at $11. Before that scored a big 4 len win at Cork January 3 over 4023m defeating Battle Of Mirbat with 66kg at $4.50. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 11 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 | 02/02/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 5U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 63.5kg | 4:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,040.00 | Cork | 4023m | YS | Kevin Healy | 66kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 99/14 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $35,130.00 | Thurles | 4325m | Y | Kevin Healy | 69kg | 5:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | Kevin Healy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/10/2025 | 185 | P2P | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | Kevin Healy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/29 | 03/04/2025 | 17 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Kevin Healy | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2025 | 51 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Kevin Healy | 73kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2025 | 10 | P2P | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | Kevin Healy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/14 | 15/01/2025 | 38 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | YS | Kevin Healy | 73kg | 5:37.01 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/12/2024 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | Kevin Healy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/11/2024 | 8 | W2 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Soft | Kevin Healy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at Down Royal on November 1 over 3419m, 60 len behind Ballyfad carrying 73kg at $17. Second-up 13th of 15 at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 49 len behind Boycetown carrying 74kg at $81. Happy to look elsewhere on what he's shown so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 26/12/2025 | 55 | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Oran Mcgill | 74kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Dara Mcgill | 73kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 60.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 9 over 2112m, 6 len behind Diamond Exchange carrying 62kg at $21. The run before that didn't finish the race at Thurles December 20 over 3218m. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 62kg | 2:20.50 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 99/13 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/14 | 16/11/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 71.5kg | 4:06.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/19 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/08/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 67.5kg | 4:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/16 | 02/08/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $32,880.00 | Galway | 1709m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 64kg | 1:46.55 | - | 16 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2025 | 72 | OPEN NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 64.5kg | 2:03.29 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2025 | 227 | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good | Jason Hart | 64.5kg | 1:26.76 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2024 | 122 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 2:05.94 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2024 | 208 | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Soft | Jason Hart | 59kg | 2:09.12 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2023 | 21 | MDN C 2 | $19,250.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Heavy | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:47.96 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on January 28 over 2112m, 5.5 len behind Nowshesdancing carrying 58kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 9 over 2112m, 2.25 len behind Diamond Exchange carrying 59kg at $4.50. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 58kg | 2:21.94 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 59kg | 2:20.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 169 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Alan Casey | 57.5kg | 2:37.78 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/07/2025 | 51 | HCP 3 | $25,570.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 62.5kg | 2:15.66 | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 11/05/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 2:34.28 | - | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/19 | 08/04/2025 | 69 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 62kg | 2:06.12 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 29/01/2025 | 54 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:18.36 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2024 | 33 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:40.95 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 16/27 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Scott Mccullagh | 59kg | 1:47.11 | - | 26 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Punchestown in the LR February 20 over 3218m, soft track; 70 len behind William Munny with 72kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Down Royal March 17 2024 over 3419m slow track defeating Shannon Bank with 71.5kg at $26. Could feature if wound up.
Last Starts 358 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $51,710.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 70.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/19 | 02/02/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/01/2025 | 22 | NHDLE 5U | $24,350.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | 4:23.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 99/7 | 30/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN M 3U | $64,580.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:05.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2024 | 10 | LR OPEN M 4U | $41,620.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Sam Ewing | 68.5kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/11/2024 | 29 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2024 | 13 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,870.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/09/2024 | 6 | NHDLE 4U | $31,060.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 69kg | 5:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2024 | 25 | HDLE M 4U | $35,460.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 68kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2024 | 13 | HDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
This Poet's Word filly is a four-year-old having her first start. Likely to be better for this outing.