Dundalk Race 5 - Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Maiden
MENDEZ (5) appeals as the leading chance after a solid 4th at Dundalk last start, finishing just 3.4L from the winner and now stepping up in trip. DRUIDS GLEN (4) resumes and has shown some ability with midfield finishes in stronger fields last season. BELL EX TOO (2) was well beaten at Curragh but holds a fitness edge over several rivals. BAY OF STARS (1) returns after a long break and may improve over the longer distance. Mendez (5) and Druids Glen (4) look the main hopes.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after 153 days for D K Weld. Last start 6th of 13 at Dundalk over 1609m on 21 Nov, beaten 10.1L with 59.5kg at $9.50 behind Evening Blues. Steps up in trip and draws barrier 2. Can improve fresh.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61kgs
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Resumed with a 6th of 10 at Curragh over 2011m on 28 Mar, beaten 17.5L with 61kg at $51 behind Shaihaan. Drops to barrier 7 after drawing wide last time. Each-way claims if improving off debut.
Last Starts 27 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Galiway on debut for J P O'Brien. Draws the inside barrier with Declan Mcdonogh to ride. Market watch advised on debut.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up for A P O'Brien after 172 days. Last seen finishing 6th of 20 at Curragh over 1609m on 2 Nov, beaten 12.6L with 60.5kg at $5.50 behind James J Braddock. Cheek pieces go on and steps up in distance. Not without hope fresh.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | J Cleary | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 61kgs
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Ran 4th of 14 at Dundalk over 1609m on 6 Mar, beaten 3.4L with 61kg at $101 behind Son Of Beauty. Drops from a wide barrier to gate 5. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 49 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | - | - | 16 |
| 3.4L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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Finished last of 10 at Curragh over 2011m on 28 Mar, beaten 32L with 61kg at $34 behind Shaihaan. Steps up in trip and draws barrier 6. Needs to lift but has scope to improve.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 32L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up for H De Bromhead after 187 days. Last start 5th of 10 at Leopardstown over 1609m on 18 Oct, beaten 15.5L with 58kg at $41 behind Amelia Earhart. Can improve with added fitness and distance.
Last Starts 188 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 | 18/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/16 | 30/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.25L | $51.00 |