20:15 Dundalk

Friday 27 March 2026

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Next Friday Fixture At Dundalk 10th April Handicap (0-60)

Off time: 20:15 | Winning time: 2m 18.82s

(3)

Star Mind⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽³⁾| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 59

14/1

Won at Gowran last August but has struggled since and is hard to fancy.

Form: 15900-8

(5)

Rising Sky^b1,t1⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 56

13/2

Maiden after 13 starts, but wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 14 to Baila Conmigo in a handicap at this course last month, forced to deliver her challenge closest to the unfavoured inside. May come on for that and has blinkers/tongue tie replacing cheekpieces now.

Form: 34647-7

(8)

On The Cards^h¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: J C McConnell| OR: 55

50/1

Fair form for Marcus Tregoning but has failed to make an impact over hurdles and on Flat for his current yard.

Form: 3460/00

(2)

Palazzo Persico⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 55

33/1

Yet to show much for current yard, though lost whatever chance he had at the start when last of 13 in a handicap over C&D 7 days ago. Blinkers and tongue strap removed.

Form: 697-070

(4)

Storm Eric⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Adam Caffrey| T: Jamie Flynn| OR: 55| C

2/1

A 3-time course winner who has been running consistently this year, finishing in the frame on all 5 starts, 1¼ lengths third of 13 to Baila Conmigo over C&D on latest. Should give another good account.

Form: 0-32423

(7)

Captain Hanley^h,t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: E O'Connell| OR: 52

7/4

Remains a maiden after 16 starts but returned to form when 1½ lengths second of 14 to Celtic Druid in 1½m apprentices handicap at this course 21 days ago. Hood worn on that occasion is retained and the booking of Colin Keane signals clear intent.

Form: 554-642

(1)

Barretstown¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Lee| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 50| CD

4/1

A 3-time C&D winner who got firmly back on track when 6¼ lengths third of 14 to Aingeal Dorcha here 14 days ago. Remains on last winning mark and a bold bid is expected.

Form: 715-003

(9)

Rushford^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Chris Hayes| T: T R Hughes| OR: 49| D

125/1

Fairly useful performer at one time, but has shown very little since 2022, including when well beaten on return from lengthy absence last time.

Form: 00809/0

(6)

Harbanaker^p,t⁵⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 8-11| J: Nathan Crosse| T: William Harvey| OR: 40| C

25/1

Dual course winner who last tasted success at Leopardstown in April 2025. Little impact since.

Form: 0600-77

Forecasts

Captain Hanley (7/4), Storm Eric (2/1), Barretstown (4/1), Rising Sky (13/2), Star Mind (14/1), Harbanaker (25/1), Palazzo Persico (33/1), On The Cards (50/1), Rushford (125/1)

BARRETSTOWN has enjoyed multiple successes at this venue with Billy Lee aboard and is taken to build on his third here a fortnight ago and resume winning ways. Storm Eric, who has been in excellent form over C&D of late, and Captain Hanley are feared most.