Dundalk Race 3 - New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60)
BRAVE APPROACH (2) caused a surprise making handicap debut here last month winning by 0.75L. Perhaps found the race coming too soon when disappointing a week later. Chance to atone now. QUEEN LEILA (3) has not been far from a first victory. Fair fourth beaten 2.75L over 1400m here last time. Now returns to this longer distance. Likely to figure. PUSH HARDER (8) concluded previous campaign with a couple of good efforts attempting course and distance handicaps with a hood fitted (retained). Among the leading hopes. WEDDING YEAR (10) produced a career best when last seen in January finishing 4L fourth (1400m). Can step forward from that.

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1408m, 5 len behind Royal County Glory carrying 58kg at $17. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 24 len behind Heartbeat Supreme with 56kg at $126. Can improve and is worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 56 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | 1:28.03 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $22,070.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rebecca Parsons | 56kg | 1:41.27 | - | 10 |
| 24.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rebecca Parsons | 56kg | 1:41.16 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rebecca Parsons | 56kg | 1:39.61 | - | 9 |
| 12.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track March 13 over 1609m defeating Kc Bear carrying 51kg at $34. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1609m, 12 len behind Keepsgettingbetter with 52kg at $15. Finds a few better today. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 52kg | 1:40.29 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 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: Shane Kelly
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Royal County Glory carrying 54.5kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1207m, 4 len behind Lady Landhort with 56kg at $8. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:28.03 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Shane B Kelly | 56kg | 1:13.80 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane B Kelly | 56kg | 1:27.19 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 30/01/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:26.06 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 03/12/2025 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane B Kelly | 58kg | 1:39.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 98 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 59kg | 1:41.95 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2025 | 26 | SELL 2 | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Shane Gray | 56.5kg | 1:28.79 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/07/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | 1:16.24 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $11,990.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | 1:11.10 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 13 at Bellewstown on April 11 over 1609m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dream Legend with 52.5kg at $9. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Keepsgettingbetter with 55kg at $34. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 11/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 52.5kg | 1:49.63 | - | 11 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 55kg | 1:40.29 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 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: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1207m, 3 len behind Stone Bear carrying 54.5kg at $19. The race before that 11th of 15 at Naas on March 22 over 1005m, slow going 9 len behind Oh Cecelia carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance.
Last Starts 23 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 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | 1:14.88 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/15 | 22/03/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:04.44 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/14 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 0:59.74 | - | 14 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 57.5kg | 1:13.10 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/14 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 1:13.24 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | MDN 2 | $34,180.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 1:00.42 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:13.30 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2 | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:12.55 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Gowran Park on April 8 over 1408m, slow going 9 len behind Survivor's Code with 56kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1408m, 6 len behind Iff In Doubt with 54kg at $7.50. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:33.28 | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:27.19 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:27.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/14 | 30/01/2026 | 63 | HCP 3 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:26.06 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:13.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 55kg | 1:27.73 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/11/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:27.29 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 08/10/2025 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Rory Cleary | 55kg | 1:14.37 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $301.00 |
| 12/13 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | 1:25.69 | - | 10 |
| 25.0L | $201.00 |
| 13/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:28.05 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1207m, 3 len behind Lady Landhort with 54.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1609m, 11 len behind Manton Bay with 59.5kg at $401. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 13/03/2026 | 100 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:13.80 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/12/2025 | 26 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:39.90 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $401.00 |
| 13/14 | 24/10/2025 | 125 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 54kg | 1:40.63 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $251.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 58.5kg | 1:08.42 | 1-5-10 | 12 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track December 3 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind John La Bear carrying 54kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Leopardstown October 18 over 1408m, 25 len behind Minerva carrying 58kg at $151. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/12/2025 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 54kg | 1:39.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:41.95 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 18/10/2025 | 64 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Y | James J G Ryan | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 7 |
| 25.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2025 | 33 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 55.5kg | 1:12.08 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 13/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 15 at Bellewstown on April 11 over 1005m, slow going 5.5 len behind Alnofoor with 52.5kg at $15. The run before that 8th of 15 at Naas on March 22 over 1005m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Oh Cecelia with 52.5kg at $15. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 1:04.62 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/15 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 1:04.44 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 55kg | 1:28.27 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 53.5kg | 1:27.19 | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 1:27.39 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:26.06 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 59kg | 1:39.12 | - | 7 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 1:13.57 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | 1:26.33 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | SELL 2 | $41,780.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | 1:28.82 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1408m, 4 len behind Beau Army carrying 55kg at $10. First up last campaign second last of 15 at Fairyhouse on July 9 over 1207m, 14 len behind Quiet Mutiny with 58kg at $67. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 30/01/2026 | 72 | HCP 3 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 55kg | 1:26.06 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/11/2025 | 42 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 52.5kg | 1:27.73 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | 45 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:13.33 | - | 14 |
| 34.0L | $41.00 |
| 14/15 | 24/08/2025 | 8 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 55kg | 1:28.78 | - | 16 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |
| 16/19 | 16/08/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:12.71 | - | 18 |
| 14.3L | $201.00 |
| 14/15 | 09/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:14.78 | - | 14 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 |