Dundalk Race 5 - Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Champion Trainer Handicap
IFF IN DOUBT (5) left behind two fourth-placed efforts to narrowly win by a short-head contesting a handicap over 1400m at this course three weeks ago. Steps up in distance and could gain a double. BRAVE APPROACH (7) managed to overcome three disappointing performances when making handicap debut tackling track and trip securing a 0.75L victory last week. Quickly turned out and is expected to challenge once more. PLINY (2) recorded a career best finishing runner-up in a claiming contest a fortnight ago attempting 1400m at this venue. May go one better. KACTUS JACK (1) looks to turn four disappointing runs into a first top-three outcome.
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1408m, 6 len behind Apiary with 60.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Naas on October 11 over 1609m, 11 len behind Cape Cod with 60.5kg at $15. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 124 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:28.27 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 13/20 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Niall George Mccullagh | 60.5kg | 1:45.97 | - | 15 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 1:45.33 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:34.25 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Apiary carrying 59kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Leopardstown on August 21 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Solomon Islands carrying 58.5kg at $29. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 14 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 | 06/03/2026 | 128 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 59kg | 1:28.27 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,530.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 57.5kg | 1:13.56 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 11/14 | 08/10/2025 | 33 | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 1:14.37 | - | 13 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:28.05 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/08/2025 | 15 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 1:30.02 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:18.69 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on February 11 over 1408m, 8 len behind Star Strewn carrying 55.5kg at $67. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, 6 len behind Flanker Jet carrying 55.5kg at $67. In the mix.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $22,070.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shay Wallace | 55.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 14 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shay Wallace | 55.5kg | 1:28.15 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 55.5kg | 1:40.74 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run in a small field at this track on February 20 over 2112m, 7 len behind So Must I carrying 53kg at $3.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track January 23 over 1609m defeating Whatchadoin carrying 51kg at $19. Not keen on his chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | APP 3 | $23,660.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 53kg | 2:18.62 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 3 | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 51kg | 1:39.86 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/01/2026 | 116 | HCP 3 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:39.12 | - | 10 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 19/09/2025 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 60kg | 1:14.35 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $301.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2025 | 16 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | Robert Whearty | 56.5kg | 1:38.30 | - | 8 |
| 13.0L | $251.00 |
| 18/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 1:12.71 | - | 11 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at this track February 27 over 1408m defeating One Cool Bear carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 11 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Boston Benjamin carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. Shapes as a top chance again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W J Lee | 56.5kg | 1:27.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 56 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Enola Pollet | 53.5kg | 1:27.39 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Enola Pollet | 52.5kg | 1:27.34 | - | 17 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 19/11/2025 | 36 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Enola Pollet | 56.5kg | 1:27.73 | - | 16 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:13.43 | - | 16 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:30.80 | - | 3 |
| 24.3L | $301.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | YS | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:17.69 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:13.53 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 9 len behind Son Of Beauty carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Leopardstown on October 18 over 1408m, 22 len behind Minerva with 58kg at $34. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
Last Starts 14 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 | 06/03/2026 | 139 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/10/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:41.69 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at this track March 13 over 1609m defeating Kc Bear carrying 51kg at $34. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Curragh on October 21 over 1207m, in the wet; 32 len behind Trojan Warrior with 58kg at $301. Found winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 135 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 51kg | 1:44.51 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $34,530.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | N Bennett | 55kg | 1:27.17 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $501.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/10/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 1:16.15 | - | 8 |
| 32.3L | $301.00 |
| 14/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,530.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | N Bennett | 55kg | 1:14.03 | - | 2 |
| 23.5L | $301.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1408m, 11 len behind Iff In Doubt with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Roscommon on July 1 over 1508m, 4 len behind Check This Out carrying 56kg at $81. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 27/02/2026 | 130 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 56kg | 1:27.19 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 12/15 | 20/10/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | G F Carroll | 62kg | 1:34.72 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | 6 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Patrick Mcgettigan | 51.5kg | 1:31.73 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2025 | 53 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,250.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Y | Colin Keane | 56kg | 1:14.68 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:31.10 | - | 6 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 15/15 | 17/07/2025 | 16 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:32.92 | - | 16 |
| 32.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 01/07/2025 | 30 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:34.89 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | P A Harnett | 55.5kg | 1:20.01 | - | 13 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Brave Approach carrying 51kg at $51. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, 16 len behind Flanker Jet carrying 58.5kg at $251. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 51kg | 1:44.51 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/01/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 58.5kg | 1:28.15 | - | 6 |
| 16.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 108 | APP 2 | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 57kg | 1:39.50 | - | 11 |
| 18.5L | $251.00 |
| 12/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Darragh O'sullivan | 54.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 4 |
| 35.0L | $201.00 |