15:48 Dundalk

Wednesday 26 November 2025

All13:4814:1814:4815:1815:4816:1816:5017:20

Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap

Off time: 15:48 | Winning time: 1m 11.85s

(6)

Valiant Force⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-6| J: David Egan| T: Robson Aguiar| OR: 106| CD

13/8

Consistent performer on AW at Dundalk with four course wins. Won a 5-runner conditions race over 5f (15/8) 43 days ago, travelling fluently and scoring readily without needing to be at his best. Strong candidate on stable debut returning to handicap company at a track where his form figures read consistently well.

Form: 800221

Image of Stars that are filled with the colour gold

(3)

Little Queenie²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: P W Flynn| OR: 91| CD

15/2

Four-time course winner who performs better on AW than turf. Returned to form when narrow runner-up of 11 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 26 days ago, leading 2f out and only headed on the line. Holds solid claims back at this venue.

Form: 551692

(2)

Sir Les Patterson²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Jack Kearney⁽³⁾| T: Stephen Thorne| OR: 90| BF| D

5/2

Ran a promising third in a big field handicap at Curragh (16/1) after joining new stable. Finished fourth of 11 in handicap over course and distance (10/3) 26 days ago, making good late progress but left poorly placed. Fine record on AW makes him one to be interested in at this level.

Form: 173304

(8)

Nezeeh^b¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Shane Foley| T: D Hogan| OR: 87| D

50/1

Won twice at 5f but inconsistent, finishing sixth of 7 in handicap at Dundalk (66/1) 19 days ago when 8f trip was beyond ideal. Drop back in trip with blinkers could help.

Form: 219106

(10)

Bishopton⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Wayne Lordan| T: N Lupini| OR: 83| C

7/1

Won twice recently including at this course on AW; sixth of 13 in higher grade handicap at Naas (6/1) 46 days ago. Returns to favoured AW surface where improvement is possible.

Form: 698116

(4)

Little Empire⁵^{(ex 7)}

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 74| C

9/1

Shown form at Dundalk with 3rd and 6th place finishes before winning a conditions race at this course over 7f (5/1) 5 days ago. Could be competitive despite the quick turnaround and penalty.

Form: 413631

(5)

Dark Ace³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: A McGuinness| OR: 80| CD

14/1

Two-time C&D winner who won an 11-runner handicap at Navan (18/1) over 5f 35 days ago, quickening to score cosily. Return to this 6f trip where previous wins were achieved could suit.

Form: 084061

(1)

Dontspoilasale^b⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Chris Hayes| T: D Hogan| OR: 79| CD

14/1

Specialist at this venue with 2 C&D wins, finished fifth of 11 in conditions race over 7f (8/1) 5 days ago not showing same form as when winning here 12 days ago. Better on AW surfaces.

Form: 002415

(9)

Sporting Hero^b¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Mel Sheridan⁽¹⁰⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 77| CD

22/1

Proven AW performer with five Dundalk wins including three over 6f. Shaped as if back in top form when second of 10 in handicap at this course and distance (9/1) 12 days ago, making headway and running on but needed stronger handling. Clearly enjoys this track and conditions suit well.

Form: 707712

Non-Runners

(7)

Big Gossey⁴⁶

Weight: 10-0| Age: 8

T: C O'Brien J: Billy Lee

Forecasts

Valiant Force (13/8), Sir Les Patterson (5/2), Bishopton (7/1), Little Queenie (15/2), Little Empire (9/1), Big Gossey (12/1), Dark Ace (14/1), Dontspoilasale (14/1), Sporting Hero (22/1), Nezeeh (50/1)

VALIANT FORCE boasts an exceptional Dundalk record with four course wins, including a taking conditions victory 43 days ago. He returns to handicap company at a track where he consistently excels. Little Queenie, another four-time course winner, was narrowly denied here 26 days ago and poses the main threat, while Sporting Hero shaped well when runner-up over C&D recently.