Dundalk Race 2 - New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
BISHOPTON (1) First up. Tidy run when 2nd last start around here. Should jump out and bowl along. Large claim helps. Respect against this field. SPINNING AROUND (7) Resumes from a break. Secured the win by a slim margin last run at this venue but up against stronger opponents. Jockey Chris Hayes is in form for this yard. One of the major players. NIKKI SWANGO (2) Struggled when 14th last start at this venue but has a nice advantage with a good draw. Very competitive this preparation. Contender. UM WADI (3) Resuming after a break. Mediocre performance when 9th last start at Navan. Strong chance.

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Tidy effort when 2nd last start here. Should come to hand quickly. Paddy Harnett takes a large claim. Win will not surprise.
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 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.55L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | M W Hassett | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 29/09/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | SOFT | S Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 15/08/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.05L | $9.00 |
| 9/15 | 28/07/2025 | - | 3yo | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | 3Y GROUP HCP | $13,000.00 | Limerick | 1408m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.7L | $3.75 |
| 10/11 | 02/06/2025 | - | 3Y | $192,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1920m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 23L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 28/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $45,001.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.75L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/12/2024 | - | Flat | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 04/12/2024 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Ffos Las | 1481m | HEAVY | Joe Leavy | 57kg | - | 6-5-5-4-3-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,739.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Joshua Bryan | 59kg | - | 7-9-9-9-8-10-12 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $4.50 and had difficulty when 14th last start at the track but drawn the rails. Very competitive this campaign. Very capable of taking this out.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.43L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | - | 10-10-10-9-10-6-2 | 10 |
| 4L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/12/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 28/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.75L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 29/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.25L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2025 | - | 0-60 | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1420m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.95L | $8.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/03/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Ross Coakley | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.35L | $23.00 |
| 14/14 | 07/03/2025 | - | 47-65 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 62kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21.35L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/01/2025 | - | 47-65 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 62.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2025 | - | 47-70 | $10,501.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.05L | $61.00 |
| 10/13 | 10/01/2025 | - | 50-85 | $11,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | M P Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.95L | $17.00 |
| 8/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | 47-75 | $11,500.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/12/2024 | - | 3UP CLM | $10,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.05L | $5.50 |
| 9/14 | 27/11/2024 | - | 47-75 | $11,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 20/11/2024 | - | 47-65 | $10,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 63kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 22/26 | 03/11/2024 | - | Flat | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 21.75L | $61.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started at $2.50 and disappointing run when 9th last start at Navan. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
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 | - | 3UP FILLIES HCP | $20,499.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62kg | - | - | 9 |
| 14.1L | $2.50 |
| 8/20 | 13/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 23 |
| 4.25L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $19.00 and ran 5th last start here but drawn nicely. Up against tougher competition. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
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 | - | 4UP HCP | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 63kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.45L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | N G Mccullagh | 63.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcgettigan | 65kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.75L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | N G Mccullagh | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.35L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.25L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 63.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 24.25L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/04/2024 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 5-1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1800m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.75L | $7.50 | |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Meydan | 1600m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 | |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | James Doyle | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 23/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.35 |
| 11/12 | 27/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | James Doyle | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 51.75L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Was $15.00 and came in 5th last start at this track and facing a stronger grade. Expecting to settle positively. Simply cannot have today.
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 | - | 3UP HCP | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.55L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4UP CLAIM | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 64.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.35L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 63.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 64.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 62kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.15L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | - | 3UP CLAIMING | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J E Harnett | 64.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 26/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | S P Davis | 63.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $3.75 |
| 4/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | S P Davis | 63.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/15 | 10/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | S P Davis | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 13/16 | 09/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 12.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | Div 2 | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 1655m | SOFT | S P Davis | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | S P Davis | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2025 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | S P Davis | 60kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.62 |
| 6/12 | 12/03/2025 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | S P Davis | 61kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-8 | 7 |
| 5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $11.00 and missed by a narrow margin last run around here. Has shown early pace in races to date. The large claim from Siobhan Rutledge helps. Facing a difficult task.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-1-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | - | 5-5-5-3-4 | 6 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Sandown | 1014m | SOFT | Pat Cosgrave | 62.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-6 | 11 |
| 3.35L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.05L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61.5kg | - | 2-3-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,608.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | - | 5-8-10-10-11-8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | Div 1 | $8,853.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2025 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | - | 8-9-6-9-9-10 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $71.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,360.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 6-7-7-9-13-12 | 14 |
| 16.35L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Secured the win by a slim margin last run at this venue but racing in stronger company. Will benefit with the weight drop. Genuine claims.
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 | - | 2Y HCP | $13,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $8.00 |
| 18/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | J Kearney | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.4L | $126.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1460m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.45L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.95L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Claimed a tight victory last run at this venue but challenged by more formidable competitors. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Rough chance.
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 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 17 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1008m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 13/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $81.00 |
| 15/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 26.25L | $21.00 |