Horse Racing Returns To Dundalk Friday 9th January 2026 Handicap Racecard

Channel: RTV
Distance: 1m 4f
Going: Standard

Runners: 14
Type: All Weather
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy

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(7)

Doctor Grace ^v

J: Sam Coen ⁷

T: Adrian McGuinness

2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course

Back to form in first-time visor when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago; well treated

070092

Age: 5

Weight: 10-0

OR: 58

Days: 14

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
5 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-8 v¹	2/14	Gallo Dell Cielo (1¼L)	28/1	56	62
19 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-13 p	9/14	Marians Gal (14½L)	11/1	57	40
29 Oct 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-6 p	10/14	Voice Of Reason (8½L)	33/1	59	51
9 Oct 25	Thu Thurles	16.5f Gd/Y	Hc	9-4 p	12/12	Grann's Boy (31L)	28/1	67	41
29 Sep 25	Dro Down Royal	13f Y	Hc	9-0 p	7/13	Glenroyal (6¼L)	16/1	69	69
5 Sep 25	Dro Down Royal	10.5f Gd	Hc	10-0 p	11/13	Areana (14½L)	14/1	70	49

(10)

Numidia ^v

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course

Distance Winner - Won before at this distance

Won here over 2m last month; good fourth behind Doctor Grace on latest; contender

073914

Age: 7

Weight: 10-0

OR: 58

Days: 14

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
5 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-10 v	4/14	Gallo Dell Cielo (4L)	11/2	58	60
26 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	16f St	Hc	9-8 v	1/11	Echinacea (1¼L)	15/2	52	60
22 Oct 25	Nav Navan	14f Sft	Hc	9-3 tp	9/23	Charlie Brow'n (11½L)	18/1	54	42
2 Oct 25	Bel Bellewstown	12.5f Sft	Hc	9-12 tp¹	3/10	Spanish John (8L)	14/1	55	51
5 Sep 25	Dro Down Royal	13f Gd	Hc	10-1	7/14	Maxwell Smart (6¼L)	9/2	56	50
19 Aug 25	Ros Roscommon	12f Gd	Hc	8-9 v	11/12	Kool One (23L)	7/1	58	29

(16)

Captain Hanley ^t

J: W J Lee

T: Eamonn O'Connell

Okay fifth on penultimate; didn't enjoy soft at Roscommon; chance back on AW

453355

Age: 5

Weight: 9-13

OR: 57

Days: 67

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
13 Oct 25	Ros Roscommon	12f Sft	Hc	9-4 t	5/16	Nancee Spain (18L)	11/1	58	49
26 Sep 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	10-0 t	5/14	Sarmiento Power (4½L)	9/2	58	58
4 Sep 25	Lay Laytown	7f St	Md	10-0 t	3/9	Lohengrin (9L)	14/1	58	43
16 Aug 25	Trm Tramore	12f Gd/Y	Hc	9-13 t	3/7	Stepdance (¾L)	4/1	58	64
8 Aug 25	Tip Tipperary	12.5f Gd	Hc	10-11 t	5/12	Ms Messi (5L)	16/1	60	62
21 Jul 25	Bal Ballinrobe	9.5f Gd/Y	Cl	9-0 t	4/7	Bucaneer's Spirit (3½L)	11/4	61	52

(13)

Desert Friend

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Fifth behind Numidia here (2m) on latest, racing keenly; not discounted dropping in trip

069065

Age: 9

Weight: 9-13

OR: 57

Days: 23

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	16f St	Hc	9-8	5/11	Numidia (7L)	8/1	59	57
7 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-1	6/14	Unterberg (7½L)	50/1	61	56
29 Oct 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-10	12/14	Voice Of Reason (9¾L)	40/1	63	53
31 Aug 25	Tip Tipperary	12.5f Y	Hc	9-9	9/14	El Bello (24L)	18/1	65	37
18 Jul 25	Dro Down Royal	13f Gd	Hc	9-12	6/8	Doctor Grace (6½L)	9/2	66	62
28 Jun 25	Cur Curragh	10f Gd	Hc	8-9	10/14	Masoun (5¾L)	16/1	68	63

(6)

Colugo ^ht

J: Brandon Wilkie ⁵

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Hit the front too soon when third over 10.5f here nine days ago; should stay this far

344633

Age: 4

Weight: 9-12

OR: 56

Days: 9

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-12 ht	3/14	Spy (1¾L)	5/1	56	58
19 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-10 ht	3/14	Marians Gal (4½L)	4/1	54	56
7 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	8f St	Hc	9-11 t	6/14	Johnny's Oasis (5¼L)	8/1	55	53
31 Oct 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	8f St	Hc	9-11 ht¹	4/14	Moyassr (2L)	12/1	55	57
17 Oct 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	7f St	Hc	9-11 h	4/10	Wellwhatshappenin (1¾L)	6/1	55	57
26 Sep 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	8f St	Hc	10-0 h	3/13	Punk Poet (3¾L)	28/1	58	56

(1)

Yup Bro

J: Rory Cleary

T: John C McConnell

Good handicap debut here (10.5f) last month; could have more to offer now upped in trip

0604

Age: 3

Weight: 9-12

OR: 60

Days: 35

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
14 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	3yHc	9-7	4/10	No More Kisses (10L)	20/1	63	54
27 Sep 25	Cur Curragh	10f Y/Sft	Md	9-8	12/17	Simurgh (21L)	200/1	-	45
19 Sep 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Md	9-8	6/14	Edward Hamilton (12L)	500/1	-	62
26 Aug 25	Bel Bellewstown	8f Gd/Y	Md	9-8	12/14	Touted Plan (22L)	80/1	-	29

(5)

Lady Christa ^p ¹

J: Patrick McGettigan ⁷

T: Ciaran Murphy

Distance Winner - Won before at this distance

Won over this trip last year; nothing in four runs for this yard; cheekpieces

2-0000

Age: 5

Weight: 9-11

OR: 55

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
21 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-8 t¹	11/14	Power Of Prayer (8½L)	50/1	59	50
2 Sep 25	Gow Gowran Park	8f Gd/Y	Hc	9-10	14/16	Thrifty Of Digby (12L)	20/1	65	44
31 Jul 25	Gal Galway	12f Sft	Hc	9-12	16/18	Glenroyal (38L)	33/1	68	16
25 Jun 25	Naa Naas	10.5f Gd	Hc	10-0	12/13	Miss Nifty (23L)	22/1	69	37
1 Sep 24	Tip Tipperary	12.5f Gd	Hc	10-1	2/16	Polemon (3¾L)	100/30F	68	71
1 Aug 24	Gal Galway	12f Y	Hc	9-12	2/18	Hidden Land (2¼L)	5/1	66	70

(12)

Aingeal Dorcha

J: Adam Browne-Souza ⁷

T: Andrew Slattery

Distance Winner - Won before at this distance

Headed right on the line when beaten a short head here (10.5f) nine days ago; contender

000042

Age: 7

Weight: 9-9

OR: 53

Days: 9

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-0	2/14	Spy (shd)	13/2	51	57
19 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-1	4/14	Marians Gal (7L)	16/1	52	49
20 Oct 25	Gow Gowran Park	8.5f Hy	Hc	9-1	12/15	Blackjack Hills (19L)	14/1	55	20
12 Oct 25	Naa Naas	10.5f Y	Hc	9-2	10/16	Capital Theory (12L)	80/1	60	44
28 Sep 25	Cur Curragh	10f Y	Hc	11-3	19/22	Castleheath (36L)	66/1	64	2
20 Sep 25	Gow Gowran Park	9.5f Hy	Hc	9-4	12/16	Great Mover (22L)	28/1	66	31

(4)

Jawhary ^v

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-16 on AW but big improvement on latest when runner-up over C&D; remains well treated

300562

Age: 7

Weight: 9-5

OR: 49

Days: 35

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
14 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-4 v	2/13	Syosset (2¼L)	4/1	49	54
5 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-7 v	6/12	Brandon Creek (3L)	8/1	51	51
10 Oct 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-3 v	5/14	Cherry Pink (4½L)	14/1	51	54
26 Jul 25	Gow Gowran Park	9.5f Gd	Hc	9-6 v	10/13	Flier (4¾L)	11/1	53	49
21 Jun 25	Dro Down Royal	13f Gd	Hc	9-10 v	10/14	Billie Frechette (18L)	12/1	53	34
6 Jun 25	Fai Fairyhouse	10f Gd	Hc	9-9 v	3/18	Dolce Far Niente (3L)	16/1	53	56

(2)

Waystar ^p

J: Adam Grant ⁷

T: John C McConnell

C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance

Sole win was over C&D in March from 3lb higher mark; recent form leaves much to be desired

020070

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 46

Days: 30

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
19 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	8-8 p	10/14	Nibras Rainbow (10½L)	28/1	48	31
5 Nov 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-6 p	7/13	Blackjack Hills (8L)	28/1	50	42
2 Oct 25	Bel Bellewstown	12.5f Sft	Hc	9-10 p¹	13/13	Idomything (36L)	8/1	51	-
26 Sep 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-7	10/14	Sarmiento Power (7¾L)	14/1	51	46
18 Aug 25	Ayr Ayr	13f GF	6Hc	9-2	2/7	Annandale (¾L)	13/8F	51	57
7 Jun 25	Nav Navan	13f Gd	Hc	9-8	11/20	Arcland (11L)	10/1	52	42

(15)

Kartayaz

J: Zoe McMullan ¹⁰

T: G A Kingston

4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course

First win in 3 years on latest and jockey's first ever winning ride; chance with a repeat

837051

Age: 8

Weight: 9-0

OR: 44

Days: 9

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	8-0	1/12	Boyne Valley (½L)	50/1	40	48
4 Sep 25	Lay Laytown	6f St	Cl	10-3	5/10	Lismacbryan Hill (10½L)	25/1	37	20
15 Aug 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	8-0	10/14	Church Mountain (19½L)	16/1	40	28
13 Jul 25	Nav Navan	10f Gd	Hc	8-7	7/11	Tartaraghan (9L)	11/1	41	30
4 Jul 25	Bel Bellewstown	12f Gd	Hc	8-5	3/14	Celtic Druid (7½L)	15/2	42	37
19 Jun 25	Leo Leopardstown	9f Gd	Hc	8-6	8/17	Elusive Duke (9¾L)	13/2	42	29

(14)

Synchronize

J: Shay Wallace ⁷

T: J Morrison

Well behind in recent hurdle starts and failed to beat a rival home here 2 weeks ago

0/5660

Age: 4

Weight: 9-0

OR: 44

Days: 14

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
5 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	8f St	Hc	8-12	13/13	Una Matata (22L)	80/1	49	7
18 Oct 25	Lim Limerick	16.5f Y	HcH	11-6	11/11	Matt Connor (39L)	50/1	103	65
14 Aug 25	Trm Tramore	16f Gd	HcH	10-10	9/11	Hasten Slowly (29L)	25/1	106	78
16 Jul 25	Kln Killarney	11.5f Sft	Hc	9-3	6/14	Tassarolo (12L)	22/1	53	41
11 Jul 25	Cor Cork	17f Gd	4yMdH	11-7	6/15	Billie Frechette (28L)	9/1	-	95
13 Jun 25	Fai Fairyhouse	12f Gd/Y	Hc	9-7	6/18	Fervent (12½L)	18/1	56	42

(9)

Carslake ^p

J: Jessica O'Gorman ⁷

T: Aengus King

Longstanding dual-purpose maiden was midfield in C&D claimer nine days ago; hard to fancy

/80-08

Age: 6

Weight: 8-13

OR: 43

Days: 9

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Dec 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Cl	8-3 p	8/13	Benavente (6½L)	200/1	37	54
28 Feb 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	8-3	13/13	Tara Power (22L)	100/1	47	19
31 Dec 24	Pun Punchestown	16.5f Sft	HcH	11-5 p	17/18	Falcon Park (88L)	33/1	82	-
16 Dec 24	Naa Naas	16f Gd/Y	HcH	11-7	16/19	Royal Time (94L)	16/1	84	-
13 Sep 24	Bal Ballinrobe	17.5f Gd/Y	HcCh	9-12 tp¹	PU/10	Itsalonglongroad ()	50/1	81	-
24 Jul 24	Wex Wexford	16f Y	HcCh	10-10 p	8/12	Falcon Park (59L)	100/1	84	28

(11)

Rock Ya Boy Ya

J: Megan de Souza-Wearen ¹⁰

T: Francis Casey

In terrific form over hurdles, winning 3 in a row; 116-rated hurdler could be thrown in

/0030/

Age: 7

Weight: 8-11

OR: 41

Days: 793

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
27 Oct 25	Wex Wexford	16.5f Y	NvH	10-9	1/7	Colonia Victoria (4L)	6/1	108	117
9 Oct 25	Trm Tramore	16f Y	HcH	11-9	1/8	Stoneyford Lady (5½L)	7/4F	100	112
5 Oct 25	Kln Killarney	17f Y	HcH	11-0	1/13	Shannon Bank (8½L)	14/1	93	106
8 Sep 25	Gal Galway	16.5f Gd/Y	HcH	10-3	13/20	Leave In Secret (30L)	25/1	94	75
18 Oct 23	Nav Navan	14f Sft	Hc	8-12	11/20	Firm Belief (20L)	15/2	47	32
5 Oct 23	Thu Thurles	12.5f Sft	Hc	8-8	3/12	Alfalfa (4½L)	8/1	48	53

(3)

Roman Bull ^h ¹

J: Jack Cleary ⁵

T: Michael William O'Meara

C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance

C&D winner in July 2023 but has lost his way since; hooded; reserve

0050-0

Age: 7

Weight: 10-2

OR: 60

Days: 100

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Sep 25	Cor Cork	8f Sft	Hc	9-5	14/15	Zaraahmando (21L)	22/1	61	19
24 Jun 24	Bal Ballinrobe	13f Gd	Hc	10-2 b¹	11/11	Desert Friend (30L)	17/2	70	37
2 Jun 24	Lis Listowel	13.5f Gd		11-2	5/10	Enniskerry (15½L)	33/1	73	63
5 Apr 24	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	10-0	11/14	Moondharrig (11L)	11/1	75	61
23 Feb 24	Dun Dundalk (AW)	12f St	Hc	9-13	11/11	Nibiru (10½L)	4/1	77	67
14 Feb 24	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-9	5/9	Yokkell (4¾L)	4/1	77	75

(8)

Cowzer Soze

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to threaten in five starts; plenty to prove at present; reserve

07900

Age: 3

Weight: 8-13

OR: 47

Days: 91

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
19 Sep 25	Dun Dundalk (AW)	10.5f St	Hc	9-0	10/14	Cala Bonita (8¼L)	33/1	50	42
31 Aug 25	Tip Tipperary	9f Y	3yHc	9-3	11/15	Jasmine Affanalis (27L)	15/2	54	4
12 Jul 25	Lim Limerick	8f Gd	Md	9-8	9/11	Marlborough Place (15L)	80/1	-	52
25 Jun 25	Naa Naas	8f Gd	3yMd	9-8	7/9	Esherann (14L)	50/1	-	59
11 Jun 25	Lim Limerick	8f Gd	Md	9-3	14/16	Valorous Power (21L)	150/1	-	36

(17)

Simpson's Paradox ^tb

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Regressive Flat winner was pulled up over hurdles at Fairyhouse six days ago; reserve

6558-6

Age: 5

Weight: 9-10

OR: 54

Days: 60

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
13 Dec 25	Fai Fairyhouse	16f Sft	NvHcH	10-6 t	PU/18	Fierce Handay ()	66/1	90	-
13 Nov 25	Pun Punchestown	16f Hy	MdH	11-12 t	15/21	Koktail Brut (92L)	80/1	-	42
20 Oct 25	Gow Gowran Park	8.5f Hy	Hc	9-10 tp	6/15	Blackjack Hills (2¾L)	5/1	54	56
7 Dec 24	Nav Navan	16f Gd/Y	4yMdH	11-0 t	12/19	Magic Boum (31L)	125/1	-	81
3 Nov 24	Cor Cork	16.5f Gd	4yMdH	11-2 t	8/15	Jane Eire (28L)	12/1	-	88
9 Oct 24	Nav Navan	10f Gd/Y	Hc	9-11 tp¹	8/16	Calzaghi (12L)	22/1	60	44

4/1 Doctor Grace,

9/2 Aingeal Dorcha,

6/1 Kartayaz,

Rock Ya Boy Ya,

7/1 Numidia,

Colugo,

8/1 Jawhary,

12/1 Desert Friend,

20/1 Yup Bro,

Waystar,

25/1 Captain Hanley,

50/1 Carslake,

66/1 Lady Christa,

100/1 Synchronize

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