17:00 Dundalk

Friday 13 February 2026

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Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Claiming Race

Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 1m 40.72s

(12)

Harry The Rogue¹¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Orla Tynan⁽⁷⁾| T: A Slattery| OR: 78| BF| D

10/1

In fine form last year, won at Killarney in May and ran well when second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk last September. Sixth of 14 in claimer here (5/2 favourite) 119 days ago, failing to settle and fading from 2 out. Claims but needs to settle better back down in trip following a break.

Form: 252326-

(5)

Una Matata⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Sam Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 71| CD

11/4

Won her last two starts at this course over 7f, most recently first of 9 in handicap (9/4 fav) 7 days ago, tracking pace before leading final 100 yards to win readily. Pitched into a competitive claimer in bid to land the hat-trick but arrives in the form of her life.

Form: 512-311

(7)

The Liffey^b,t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Colin Keane| T: D Hogan| OR: 86| D

10/3

Useful performer at best. Has had three runs since joining current connections, all at this venue over 7f. Sixth of 8 in handicap here (28/1) 16 days ago. Drops into a claimer/back up to 8f and looks well placed to strike with Colin Keane aboard.

Form: 0747-66

(13)

Benavente²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Reese Holohan⁽⁷⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 72| CD

10/1

Landed two wins over middle distances at Dundalk in December but below form seventh of 10 in 16f handicap here (12/1) 28 days ago, merely plugged on from mid-division. Drops back significantly in trip but has been competitive over 1m previously here.

Form: 4711-87

(2)

Mehman^b⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 76| C

9/4

Has shown improved form with runner-up finish 16 days ago. Third of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (9/2) a week ago back in blinkers (retained), kept on well despite not being as well placed as the pair that beat him. Can make his presence felt in this claimer if seeing out the longer trip.

Form: 79-9323

(11)

Midnight Stagger^p¹⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Donoghue| OR: 54| C

100/1

Course winner over 7f in October 2024 but lost his form on turf last year, seventh of 9 in conditions race at Tramore (11/1) 6 months ago, faring little better over 12f on turf. Plenty to find on form but has cheekpieces back on for first start for capable new yard.

Form: 2158/67-

(4)

Fleetfootsoldier^t⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Julian Pietropaolo⁽⁷⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 62| CD

9/1

Three-time C&D winner, most recently in late October, before ninth of 13 in claimer at Dundalk (9/1) 65 days ago when shaped like a non-stayer upped markedly in trip to 12f. Drop back in trip should suit but may not be yard's leading hope in this race.

Form: 711929-

(9)

Imperial Fighter^h⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Luke McAteer| T: P J McKenna| OR: 58

10/1

Had shown better form when second of 13 at this C&D 21 days ago though completely blew the start and lost all chance when seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago. Can be competitive with a cleaner break.

Form: 005-527

(6)

Rock Etoile²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽³⁾| T: P J McKenna| OR: 51| CD

125/1

Left A. Slattery's yard after finishing fourth of 14 in claimer at this C&D (10/1) last November but has struggled in three runs since. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 3 weeks ago and continues out of sorts. 16 runs without success.

Form: 2040-00

(8)

Brosna Green¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: J G Murray| OR: 54

100/1

Has yet to win from 14 starts but improved on recent form on first outing since leaving P. J. McKenna when fourth of 10 in maiden over C&D (12/1) 14 days ago, raced off the pace and kept on when coming wide in straight. Potentially well treated on old form but may fare better in low-grade handicaps.

Form: 0000-04

(3)

On The Cards²⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Chris Hayes| T: J C McConnell| OR: 60

150/1

Fair form for Marcus Tregoning but has failed to make an impact over hurdles for new yard with three tailed-off efforts, jumping poorly when 14th of 15 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (250/1) last June. Returns to Flat after 8 months off and market can guide.

Form: 633460/

(10)

Tortola^t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Jimmy Dalton⁽⁷⁾| T: A Slattery| OR: 56

20/1

Left Josh Halley's yard before running best race in December when third of 10 in claimer at Dundalk, but below that level when seventh of 12 in claimer at this course (11/1) 14 days ago. Tongue strap back on and looks worth another go over 1m.

Form: 0/083-57

Non-Runners

(1)

Heart Of Darkness⁷

Weight: 8-12| Age: 5

T: A McGuinness J: Rory Cleary

Forecasts

Mehman (9/4), Una Matata (11/4), The Liffey (10/3), Fleetfootsoldier (9/1), Harry The Rogue (10/1), Imperial Fighter (10/1), Benavente (10/1), Tortola (20/1), Heart Of Darkness (33/1), Midnight Stagger (100/1), Brosna Green (100/1), Rock Etoile (125/1), On The Cards (150/1)

Useful at best, THE LIFFEY drops into a claimer and looks well placed to strike back over 1m. Stablemate Mehman showed improved form when third a week ago, keeping on well despite an unfavourable position, and can make his presence felt if seeing out the longer trip, while Una Matata has more on her plate but arrives in the form of her life with back-to-back wins here.