Dundalk Race 2 - Book Online At Dundalkstadium.com Race
VALIANT FORCE (3) sets the standard on recent efforts. Gained a 1.25L win here two starts back providing strong form. Freshened with this in mind and could prove very hard to beat. KERDOS (2) is a smart performer at his best being a former G2 winner. Lost his way a little last campaign. Switched stables and may bounce back. Key player on best form. LITTLE QUEENIE (4) secured a fifth course success when a 0.5L winner here last time. Clearly in good form at present and receives weight from all her rivals. Easy to fancy. CITY HOUSE (1) struggled on reappearance representing a new yard and must take a big step forward if he is to factor racing second up.

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1408m, 7 len behind Carolina Jetstream with 61kg at $15. Previously second-up 16th of 28 at Ascot on June 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Get It carrying 61kg at $41. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/01/2026 | 174 | 4U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gabriella Hill | 61kg | 1:24.76 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 19/21 | 26/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 61.5kg | 1:26.70 | 11-19-19 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $49,000.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 64.5kg | 1:14.07 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 16/28 | 21/06/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:11.40 | 25-21-16 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 11/05/2025 | 79 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | 1:10.71 | 11-12-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2025 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $22,544.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 1:22.50 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.72 |
| 1/18 | 30/01/2025 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $129,032.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 62kg | 1:11.28 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2025 | 28 | HCP0-100 3U | $19,355.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:23.65 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/15 | 20/12/2024 | 38 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 62kg | 1:23.11 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/13 | 12/11/2024 | 103 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:12.87 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 63.5kg | 1:13.95 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Ascot in the LR Rous Stakes October 4 over 1005m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Shagraan with 58.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at York in the G2 Duke of York Stakes May 14 over 1207m, 12 len behind Inisherin with 61.5kg at $19. Expected to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 125 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 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,820.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 58.5kg | 1:03.86 | 5-8-5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 1:01.81 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | LR OPEN 3U | $129,150.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:01.00 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 13/17 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2U | $1,265,920.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 64kg | 0:57.38 | 12-14-13 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $575,340.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 59kg | 0:57.57 | 2-6-8 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3U | $156,830.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1014m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 59.5kg | 0:59.63 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/20 | 17/06/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,317,200.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 60.5kg | 0:59.64 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2025 | 220 | G2 OPEN 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | 1:10.67 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/10/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2U | $565,430.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Richard Kingscote | 62kg | 0:56.33 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/18 | 15/09/2024 | 44 | G1 OPEN 3U | $693,730.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 60kg | 0:57.25 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/08/2024 | 45 | G2 OPEN 3U | $615,060.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 0:56.62 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track November 26 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sir Les Patterson carrying 66kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track February 7 over 1207m defeating Harry's Bar carrying 63kg at $1.70. Perfectly placed to take care of the small field.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | David Egan | 66kg | 1:11.85 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/5 | 14/10/2025 | 60 | 3U | $29,170.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 62.5kg | 0:58.49 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 64.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $43,260.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 66.5kg | 0:59.15 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 23/28 | 21/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 61.5kg | 1:11.40 | 11-18-23 | 28 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/06/2025 | 55 | G3 OPEN 3U | $118,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | David Egan | 61kg | 1:34.64 | - | 12 |
| 20.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Egan | 62.5kg | 1:36.22 | 1-1-8 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/03/2025 | 13 | 4U | $24,350.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:37.57 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.73 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | David Egan | 58kg | 0:57.06 | 3-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/02/2025 | 105 | 3U | $28,540.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 63kg | 1:14.31 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.73 |
| 4/13 | 25/10/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2U | $95,390.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | David Egan | 63.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 12 over 1207m defeating Bishopton carrying 59kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Sir Les Patterson carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Coming back in distance but brings the right form and is one to follow.
Last Starts 56 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 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:11.85 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $42,200.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 62.5kg | 1:12.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/18 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $95,390.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Robert Whearty | 59kg | 0:59.68 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Robert Whearty | 56.5kg | 1:09.69 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 55.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $43,260.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | 0:59.15 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/14 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Robert Whearty | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | 1:00.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 11/15 | 23/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | 1:11.85 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |