18:00 Dundalk

Friday 19 December 2025

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Dundalk Stadium Champion Trainer & Jockey Awards 2025 Handicap

Off time: 18:56 | Winning time: 1m 25.20s

(11)

Giuseppe Cassioli⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Wayne Hassett⁽³⁾| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 79| CD

16/1

Finished fifth of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (14/1) 49 days ago, racing off the pace without finding necessary kick in the straight. Has previous course and distance winning form.

Form: 043645

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(1)

Little Empire⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Adam Grant⁽⁷⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 78| CD

7/2

Won at this C&D 28 days ago before finishing third of 13 in a 6f handicap at Dundalk here 7 days ago. Return to 7f very much in his favour.

Form: 363133

(3)

Ocean Manifest^b,t³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Jack Kearney⁽³⁾| T: Stephen Thorne| OR: 77| C

6/1

Finished second over C&D (9/2) before winning a maiden over 1f further at this course when making all (8/13) 37 days ago. Could be more to come in handicaps at this venue.

Form: 03-0221

(10)

Venetian¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Shane Foley| T: D Hogan| OR: 75| BF| CD

9/1

Won a 7f handicap here 70 days ago, then placed second back here a fortnight later. Recently fourth in a claimer (6/4 favourite) doing enough to think he's still in good form.

Form: 942124

(14)

Darkdeserthighway^b⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 74| CD

25/1

More reliable on all-weather with four course wins including at this C&D (15/2) 56 days ago before finishing 7th of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (17/2) 44 days ago.

Form: 580517

(16)

Mehmar^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Reese Holohan⁽¹⁰⁾| T: N Slevin| OR: 74

14/1

Without a win in 8 runs, but showed slight improvement when sixth of 11 in conditions race at this C&D (100/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 0-95776

(7)

Mulgrave^t³³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: Daniel Murphy| OR: 74| C

16/1

Better on AW with all 6 wins at Dundalk, finished fifth of 8 behind Perfect Judgement in handicap here (40/1) 336 days ago where missed the break but kept on. Hood removed for first run for new trainer.

Form: 00300-5

(15)

Neo Smart^t⁸³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J S Bolger| OR: 74| CD

22/1

Showed good form when second at Navan and third at Curragh before finishing sixth of 12 in handicap at Curragh over 7f (18/1) 83 days ago, running better than last time. Returns to Dundalk where previously successful over C&D.

Form: 734296

(2)

Nikki Swango¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR: 73| CD

6/1

In exceptional form, winning 3 of last 4 starts at Dundalk. Won as even-money favourite in 14-runner handicap over C&D 16 days ago, quickening clear for an impressive 2¾-length victory. Up 7 lb but in the form of her life and looks capable of continuing excellent run.

Form: 721121

(13)

Ohailbhic⁷⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: J Feane| OR: 72| C

16/1

Course winner but 8 runs without success, finishing 10th of 15 in a 6f handicap at Curragh (22/1) 76 days ago when never involved. Back at the scene of his only win and up to 7f where he showed better form with tongue strap removed.

Form: 306-500

(6)

Phoenix Pairc^t³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 72| CD

12/1

Won a maiden over C&D before finishing ninth of 10 in handicap over 6f at this course (11/2) 35 days ago. Back up in trip today where previous win came.

Form: 744319

(9)

Clonmacash^v⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Sam Coen⁽⁷⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 71| CD

16/5

Three-time Dundalk winner including twice over C&D. Ninth of 13 in handicap over 6f here (22/1) 7 days ago, finding step up in grade too competitive. Better suited by this more realistic level and returning to a winning trip.

Form: 421209

(17)

Yutori²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Nathan Crosse| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR: 69

18/1

Showed promise when third in maiden but disappointed when sixth of 13 over 8f at Dundalk (10/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut and could be better suited to this company. RESERVE

Form: 9036

Non-Runners

(12)

Perfect Judgement²³

Weight: 10-0| Age: 4

T: Stephen Thorne J: Nicola Burns

(4)

Lady Chartwell¹⁶

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: P Sweeney J: Luke McAteer

(5)

Minaun View²¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: N C Kelly J: Reserve 1

(8)

Fly To Glory²⁹⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 6

T: T O'Brien J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Clonmacash (16/5), Little Empire (7/2), Fly To Glory (5/1), Nikki Swango (6/1), Ocean Manifest (6/1), Venetian (9/1), Phoenix Pairc (12/1), Minaun View (12/1), Mehmar (14/1), Mulgrave (16/1), Ohailbhic (16/1), Giuseppe Cassioli (16/1), Perfect Judgement (16/1), Yutori (18/1), Neo Smart (22/1), Darkdeserthighway (25/1), Lady Chartwell (50/1)

NIKKI SWANGO is in exceptional form, winning 3 of her last 4 starts at Dundalk including an impressive C&D victory 16 days ago. Despite a 7 lb rise, she looks hard to beat in her current mood. Perfect Judgement returns to a more suitable 7f trip, while three-time Dundalk winner Clonmacash should appreciate this more realistic level and can go well at a price.