19:15 Dundalk

Wednesday 1 April 2026

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Dundalk Stadium Group Deals Available Apprentice Handicap (0-60)

Off time: 19:15 | Winning time: 1m 39.72s

(3)

Mehmar^p,t¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy⁽⁴⁾| T: N Slevin| OR: 60

11/1

Not scored since 2024 and disappointed at Naas (6f) 10 days ago. May do better back over longer trip here but others appeal more.

Form: 0-63660

(5)

Comfort Line^v⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-1| J: Gabriella Hill⁽⁷⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 59| CD

9/2

Four-time C&D winner. Disappointed here latest but posted good second over shorter trip previously and would be a player on that form.

Form: 7-60520

(4)

Star Mind^p⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Paddy Harnett| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 59

10/1

Took a step back in right direction when third of 9 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 14/1) 5 days ago. However, return to shorter trip not guaranteed to suit. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 5900-83

(2)

Alex Belardo^b¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Adam Grant⁽⁷⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 57

4/1

Just 1 from 23 Flat runs but has been in good heart this year, latest when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Likely to be in the mix again.

Form: 47-3335

(7)

Palazzo Persico^p⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Reese Holohan⁽⁴⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 55| D

14/1

Returned to form when creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course 5 days ago. Races off same mark and can make his presence felt. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 97-0703

(8)

Punk Poet^t¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Keithen Kennedy| T: E Lynam| OR: 48| CD

9/1

Six-time C&D winner but was again below form when well held over shorter trip last month. Others more persuasive.

Form: 900-086

(6)

Kitty Bear¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Orla Tynan⁽⁷⁾| T: A Slattery| OR: 45| CD

18/5

Belatedly off the mark over C&D in January and run with credit in both starts since, latest when fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 12 days ago. Likely contender.

Form: 70-4154

(9)

Deep Vein⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Emily Grifferty⁽⁷⁾| T: N Meade| OR: 43

50/1

Yet to trouble the judge after 8 starts and application of cheekpieces had little effect here last week.

Form: 0/006-90

(1)

Master Garvey^t⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Rory Mulligan| T: Joseph Murray| OR: 42| CD

4/1

C&D winner who acquitted himself well in a couple of starts here in January. Ought to appreciate return to shorter trip and merits consideration.

Form: 6990-45

(11)

Alto Sax^b⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Nicola Burns| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 40

12/1

On a long losing run and finished nearer last than first in both starts here this year.

Form: 7907-00

(10)

Hi George^h,t¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: J Cleary| T: N Slevin| OR: 40

150/1

Remains with little form and application of hood had no effect here last month.

Form: 9000/0-0

Forecasts

Kitty Bear (18/5), Master Garvey (4/1), Alex Belardo (4/1), Comfort Line (9/2), Punk Poet (9/1), Star Mind (10/1), Mehmar (11/1), Alto Sax (12/1), Palazzo Persico (14/1), Deep Vein (50/1), Hi George (150/1)

MASTER GARVEY was too keen when fifth over a longer trip here last time and gets the nod in a race which may not take a great deal of winning. Kitty Bear and Alex Belardo rate the principal dangers.