Dundalk Race 1 - Dundalk Stadium Group Deals Available Apprentice Optional Claiming Race
Denis Hogan and James Mcauley have a strong hand in this contest with three runners. THE LIFFEY (3) is clearly the best and arrives bidding for a hat-trick at this venue after scoring four weeks ago. Could prove hard to beat. Stablemates DONTSPOILASALE (7) and BENAVENTE (8) don't have a huge amount between them. The latter brings better recent form and also previously won over the distance here. Sure to play a major role once again. Another course specialist who might give a bold sight is UNA MATATA (5) who scored on four occasions this winter and is worth giving close consideration once again.

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1408m, 34 len behind Royal Impact carrying 62.5kg at $8.50. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track January 28 over 1408m defeating Desert Of The Sea with 64.5kg at $41. Has ability and can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 20/02/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 62.5kg | 1:26.70 | - | 13 |
| 34.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 28/01/2026 | 47 | HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 64.5kg | 1:25.82 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 12/12/2025 | 129 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:26.81 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2025 | 69 | APP MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:11.20 | 2-6-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Richard Kingscote | 56kg | 1:27.12 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track February 27 over 1207m defeating Platino Bianco with 61kg at $4.20. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track February 13 over 1609m defeating Mehman with 61.5kg at $4.30. Rates highly and should run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $18,400.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 61kg | 1:13.97 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $18,400.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | 1:40.72 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 63.5kg | 1:25.74 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/01/2026 | 30 | 4U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 1:24.76 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 108 | HCP 3U | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:26.05 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/08/2025 | 63 | 3U | $29,170.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | 1:40.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:37.15 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 23/30 | 18/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $360,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59kg | 1:38.10 | 14-17-23 | 31 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/05/2025 | 350 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 62kg | 1:25.07 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2024 | 56 | 3U | $31,570.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:40.97 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2024 | 305 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $95,390.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Heavy | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:39.31 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Conor Cusack
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Neo Smart carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Newbury on July 19 over 1408m, 12 len behind Bela Sonata with 57kg at $21. Rates highly and should do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 27/02/2026 | 134 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Elin Hedman | 57kg | 1:40.75 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | 49 | HCP F 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:41.71 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:39.33 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 48.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/08/2025 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | 1:24.56 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | HCP F 3U | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 1:25.15 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2025 | 327 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:25.92 | 10-12-10 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/08/2024 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,310.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 1:27.10 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2024 | 24 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:11.05 | 8-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 28/06/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:13.05 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/06/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,060.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:12.44 | 11-10-10 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Ohailbhic with 60kg at $17. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track March 6 over 1408m defeating Mehman with 58.5kg at $9. Terrific chance for a return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | 1:40.61 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:26.59 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:40.75 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $18,400.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 61kg | 1:40.72 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | 1:28.39 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 59.5kg | 1:26.54 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/14 | 13/01/2026 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 61kg | 1:39.25 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | APP HCP 3U | $18,990.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 65.5kg | 1:39.44 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $18,990.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 63.5kg | 1:39.51 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/14 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 63.5kg | 1:40.54 | - | 17 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/14 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | 1:27.27 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Thurles on January 29 over 3218m, in the wet; 87 len behind Charme De Faust with 73kg at $201. The start before that 17th of 19 at Leopardstown on December 27 over 3218m, 57 len behind Hardy Stuff with 70kg at $201. Not likely to bother these.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/01/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 87.3L | $201.00 |
| 17/19 | 27/12/2025 | 54 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Ben Harvey | 70kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/11/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 1:57.81 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Nicola Currie | 52.5kg | 1:45.55 | 11-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2025 | 95 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | William Carver | 58.5kg | 1:39.79 | 2-7-9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 60kg | 1:41.43 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2025 | 53 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:48.06 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $14,140.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:40.82 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2025 | 58 | HCP 3 | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:43.68 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2024 | 9 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 59.5kg | 1:25.08 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2024 | 31 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,520.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:42.24 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Sporting Hero with 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind The Liffey with 60kg at $4. Rates highly and should run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 1:14.46 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $18,400.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 60kg | 1:13.97 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $40,470.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 51.5kg | 1:13.27 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 60kg | 0:58.90 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 59kg | 1:12.71 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | APP HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 59kg | 0:59.90 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:12.35 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 54kg | 1:11.85 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:11.69 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 64kg | 0:59.59 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at this track on March 20 over 2414m, 7 len behind Unterberg carrying 58kg at $21. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 13 over 2112m, 10 len behind Tyson Fury with 61kg at $5. Has ability and can break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 58kg | 2:39.27 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 61kg | 2:18.40 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 60kg | 2:37.89 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 59kg | 2:35.16 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $18,400.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 1:40.72 | - | 13 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 60.5kg | 3:28.92 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 57kg | 2:39.26 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 58kg | 2:16.45 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $18,990.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 2:39.86 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 63kg | 2:19.66 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 63.5kg | 1:40.20 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |