Dundalk Race 5 - Dundalk Stadium Winter Series Champion Trainer Handicap
IFF IN DOUBT (5) Fought on gamely when winning last time around here but testing ability against stronger contenders. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Can get the job done . PLINY (2) Was competitive when 2nd last run at the track but challenged by a tougher grade. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Up in weight. One of the major players. BRAVE APPROACH (7) Racing on a quick back up. Finished on top by 3/4L last time at this track. Does take a while to get into stride. Large claim helps. No shock to see a win. KACTUS JACK (1) Ran 4th last start at the track and competing in a higher grade. Large claim helps. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $4.00 and finished 4th last start at this venue and facing formidable opponents. Siobhan Rutledge provides some weight relief. Watch betting.
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 | - | 3yo | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.97L | $4.00 |
| 13/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | N G Mccullagh | 60.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 27.95L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $15.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.05L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run at this track but challenged by more formidable competitors. Has plenty of early speed. Will have to carry extra weight. Good chance at a nice price.
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 | - | 3yo | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.37L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Chris Hayes | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.25L | $6.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 12.85L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 1432m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.35L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Sligo | 1226m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 finished 5th last start here but has drawn the rails. Likely to get back. Up against stronger rivals. Has to improve out of sight.
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 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shay Wallace | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.25L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shay Wallace | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.65L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.50 and mediocre attempt when 4th last start here but will try to take advantage of the draw. Dropping in distance. Carrying more weight than last time. Should be included in your exotics.
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 | - | 3yo | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $301.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | R Whearty | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13L | $251.00 |
| 18/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on gamely when winning last time at this track but facing a stronger class. Might have to make up considerable ground. Will attract plenty of interest.
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 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Enola Pollet | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 17/12/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Enola Pollet | 57.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Enola Pollet | 61.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 14/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 16 |
| 5.35L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 25.25L | $301.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.45L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.85L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $21.00 and was nothing special when 10th last run at this venue and facing a stronger group of contenders. Have to look elsewhere.
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 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.85L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.95L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Was first to greet the judge when winning by 3/4L last time around here. Likely to get back in the field. Has strong claims.
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 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Neve Bennett | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | HEAVY | Leigh Roche | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 33.25L | $301.00 |
| 14/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Neve Bennett | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 23.55L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and disappointing display when 10th last time at this venue and matched against a stronger field. Has early speed and positions nicely. Struggle to recommend.
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 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 12/15 | 20/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | HEAVY | Gary Carroll | 62.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | P Mcgettigan | 54.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.15L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $13,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 29L | $23.00 |
| 15/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 56.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 31.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/15 | 01/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 55.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 16.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Came in 3rd last run around here. The large claim from Julian Pietropaolo helps. Watching with interest.
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 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.25L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.35L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | 2yo | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 18.55L | $251.00 |
| 12/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | SOFT | Darragh Osullivan | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| 35L | $201.00 |