19:30 Dundalk

Friday 23 January 2026

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Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap

Off time: 19:30 | Winning time: 2m 34.94s

(3)

Pepper Noir³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: Jessica Maye⁽⁷⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 74| CD

14/1

Three-time course winner who has shown signs of returning to form. Finished sixth of 11 in flat handicap at Dundalk (40/1) 35 days ago, took keen hold but lost place approaching final furlong. Now racing below last winning mark and should benefit from recent runs.

Form: 662906-

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(8)

Sinbad My Dad¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Joseph Harnett⁽⁷⁾| T: S Fahey| OR: 71

10/1

Has shown fair form at Dundalk with placed efforts in November/December before finishing ninth of 12 at same C&D (14/1) 14 days ago when hampered in final furlong. Worth another chance on previous AW form.

Form: 08433-9

(10)

Sectarius¹⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Gary Carroll| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 70| D

15/2

Struggled in recent races, finishing ninth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (40/1) last September, never involved and beaten 21 lengths. First run for new trainer. Needs a drop in weights to become competitive.

Form: 26/0659-

(4)

Satono Chevalier⁹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Jack Kearney⁽³⁾| T: Aidan Melia| OR: 66| CD

10/3

Has 3 course and distance wins but gone 6 runs without success, finishing third of 14 in a 10.7f claimer at Dundalk (8/1) last October without headgear. First run for new trainer. Could be more competitive back at this C&D where previously successful.

Form: 590093-

(7)

Preparations⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Declan McDonogh| T: A Slattery| OR: 62| D

9/2

Showed fair form in turf handicaps last summer before finishing seventh of 14 over course and distance (11/1) 42 days ago, led early but effort flattened out. Now below last winning mark.

Form: 230047-

(12)

Edge Of Darkness^b1¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Wayne Lordan| T: D Howard| OR: 60| D

66/1

Unsuccessful in 13 runs since 2023 win, finished last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 14 days ago. Handicap drop and first-time blinkers unlikely to spark improvement.

Form: 70020/0

(11)

Church Mountain^p,t¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 58| C

9/1

Has 3 course wins at Dundalk but ran below-par when 8th of 14 in handicap (9/2) 10 days ago, merely plugging on after racing off the pace. Can perform better at this course on a going day.

Form: 60083-8

(6)

Baila Conmigo⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Rory Mulligan⁽⁷⁾| T: Ciaran Murphy| OR: 57

3/1

Not long with current yard, showing mixed form but better in recent AW run. Fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 7 days ago, ran well despite facing trouble twice in the straight. Looks capable of better for current connections.

Form: 7/8640-4

(13)

Cala Gracioneta⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Leigh Roche| T: M J Smith| OR: 56

25/1

Lightly-raced filly finished 11th of 14 in handicap at this course and distance (80/1) 42 days ago, never involved. Down 5lbs but needs to show significant improvement to figure.

Form: 05900-

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My Vonnie^b1¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: Wayne Hassett⁽³⁾| T: M Rice| OR: 50| BF

9/1

Maiden who ran respectably at this C&D including when 2nd of 14 (66/1) in November and was sixth of 14 in handicap (7/2 favourite) 14 days ago, failing to justify support. First-time blinkers replace hood.

Form: 02457-6

(2)

Man Is King^t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-7| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: Thomas Dowling| OR: 40

33/1

Inconsistent performer who has never won in 40 career starts. Ran better when 3rd of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (12/1) 44 days ago before finishing 10th of 14 in handicap (7/1) 14 days ago, making no impression. Trying a significant step up in trip here.

Form: 58073-0

(1)

Lady Luck^t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Julian Pietropaolo⁽⁷⁾| T: R Sweeney| OR: 40

28/1

Has shown little in seven starts, finishing ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) 14 days ago showing little again. Tongue strap back on for significant step up in trip.

Form: 80008-9

Non-Runners

(5)

Palmezzano¹⁴

Weight: 9-11| Age: 4

T: D Hogan J: Reese Holohan

Forecasts

Baila Conmigo (3/1), Satono Chevalier (10/3), Palmezzano (7/2), Preparations (9/2), Sectarius (15/2), Church Mountain (9/1), My Vonnie (9/1), Sinbad My Dad (10/1), Pepper Noir (14/1), Cala Gracioneta (25/1), Lady Luck (28/1), Man Is King (33/1), Edge Of Darkness (66/1)

PEPPER NOIR is a three-time course winner now racing below her last winning mark and should benefit from recent runs. Baila Conmigo caught the eye when fourth at this C&D 7 days ago despite trouble in the straight and looks capable of better for current connections. Palmezzano has been consistent here and could improve returning to handicaps with cheekpieces back on.