Dundalk Race 2 - New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
NIKKI SWANGO (2) encountered an impressive rival at Newcastle two starts ago. Disappointed back here three weeks ago. Deserves another chance on her impressive form at this venue particularly this winter. SPINNING AROUND (7) hasn't been seen since narrowly winning by a nose over course and distance during October. Received a spell since that outing and may give a bold sight. WHISTLING JAMESIE (8) stepped forward making handicap debut after struggling in three maidens to win a 1200m contest here. Gelded since. Interesting. BISHOPTON (1) warrants a market check having finished runner up here in December.

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at this track December 12 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Little Queenie with 60kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fifth of 15 at Naas April 28 over 1609m, 7 len behind Shiota with 55.5kg at $19. Key runner who should run well.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 60kg | 1:12.35 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/11/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 56kg | 1:11.85 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Wayne Hassett | 56kg | 1:30.47 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 29/09/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Sam Coen | 59.5kg | 1:30.67 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | APP MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 61kg | 1:25.04 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/15 | 02/08/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $32,880.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:27.45 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
| 9/15 | 28/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:32.40 | - | 11 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 60kg | 1:30.58 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $3.75 |
| 10/11 | 02/06/2025 | 12 | 3 | $328,410.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60kg | 1:59.73 | - | 2 |
| 23.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:41.97 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 28/04/2025 | 131 | HCP 3 | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 1:43.43 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on March 6 over 1408m, 10 len behind Una Matata with 62.5kg at $4.50. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 1408m, 4 len behind Stateira with 56kg at $7.50. In the mix on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 06/03/2026 | 49 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 62.5kg | 1:26.59 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | HCP F 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 1:25.95 | 10-10-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:25.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | 1:26.50 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 28/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | 1:13.56 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | 1:25.95 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/13 | 29/10/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:26.86 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 196 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:13.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:26.16 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:31.62 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $19,300.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 61.5kg | 1:28.21 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Navan October 8 over 1609m, 14 len behind Gloriously Glam carrying 61.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign eighth of 20 at Leopardstown September 13 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Pink Oxalis with 58kg at $17. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | HCP F 3U | $35,550.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61.5kg | 1:46.30 | - | 9 |
| 14.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/20 | 13/09/2025 | 97 | HCP F 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:40.94 | - | 23 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 08/06/2025 | 26 | HCP CL2 M 4U | $93,310.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | C Soumillon | 56kg | 1:38.39 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/14 | 13/05/2025 | 27 | HCP CL2 M 4U | $94,140.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 54kg | 1:26.12 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $25.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/04/2025 | 213 | CL3 4U | $25,910.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | SH | Augustin Madamet | 54.5kg | 1:25.88 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2024 | 33 | CL2 3 | $35,830.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 1400m | Soft | Leo Roussel | 55.5kg | 1:25.56 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $7.80 |
| 9/16 | 13/08/2024 | 84 | HCP 3 | $91,510.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 58.5kg | 1:27.95 | - | 16 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2024 | 92 | CL1 3 | $49,100.00 | Angers | 1350m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 55.5kg | 1:24.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $8.70 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2024 | 54 | CL2 3 | $42,760.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Simon Planque | 55.5kg | 1:38.25 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/16 | 27/12/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $26,490.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Yoann Barille | 54.5kg | 1:42.07 | - | 15 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Neo Smart with 63kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Una Matata carrying 63.5kg at $34. Prefer to see him back in form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 63kg | 1:40.75 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Niall George Mccullagh | 63.5kg | 1:28.39 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 61.5kg | 1:28.36 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Niall George Mccullagh | 57.5kg | 1:26.05 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 55 | APP HCP 3U | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61.5kg | 1:38.15 | - | 7 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 11/10/2025 | 554 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 1:30.47 | - | 3 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/04/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $614,439.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:44.93 | 6-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.38 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2024 | 29 | 3 | $334,730.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | 1:49.83 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2024 | 79 | 3 | $206,610.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | 1:36.11 | - | 8 |
| 11.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2023 | 84 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:40.02 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 23/08/2023 | 27 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:27.47 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Sporting Hero with 61kg at $15. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 13 over 1005m, 5.5 len behind Buddy Batt with 57.5kg at $13. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:14.46 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $34,460.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 57.5kg | 1:00.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $18,400.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 64.5kg | 1:13.97 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $40,470.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 51.5kg | 1:13.27 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 63.5kg | 0:58.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 1:25.74 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | APP HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 60kg | 1:39.96 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 56kg | 1:28.36 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 1:25.20 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $18,990.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 60kg | 1:26.50 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $22,060.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Joseph Harnett | 61kg | 1:27.07 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at this track on March 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Una Matata with 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Thirsk June 17 over 1005m defeating Lady Roxby with 61kg at $4. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 06/03/2026 | 137 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:26.59 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $15,260.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:11.89 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | 0:57.35 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1014m | Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 62kg | 1:06.62 | 4-5-6 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:12.15 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 1210m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | 1:13.24 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 0:57.60 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2025 | 80 | HCP 3 | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 1402m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:26.76 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 1:12.72 | 5-10-8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | 1:42.70 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2025 | 156 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:29.18 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by nose this track October 17 over 1408m defeating Sovereign Thought carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Leopardstown July 24 over 1508m, 6 len behind Mayflower carrying 56.5kg at $9. Expecting she will pick up where she left off.
Last Starts 161 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 | 17/10/2025 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $24,940.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:25.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 18/30 | 27/09/2025 | 39 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Jack Kearney | 57kg | 1:28.91 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $151.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:33.01 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | 66 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1508m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:31.39 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | 1:32.55 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len this track October 14 over 1207m defeating One Cool Bear with 61kg at $21. On debut ran last of 15 at Galway August 1 over 1408m, 26 len behind Mighty Danu carrying 59kg at $21. Well placed to pick up where he left off.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 14/10/2025 | 49 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:13.43 | - | 17 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 26/08/2025 | 10 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | GY | W M Lordan | 57.5kg | 0:59.77 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 13/19 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59kg | 1:12.71 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 15/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Leigh Roche | 59kg | 1:31.23 | - | 11 |
| 26.3L | $21.00 |