Dundalk Race 2

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Prize Money: $31,365

VALIANT FORCE (3) sets the standard on recent efforts. Gained a 1.25L win here two starts back providing strong form. Freshened with this in mind and could prove very hard to beat. KERDOS (2) is a smart performer at his best being a former G2 winner. Lost his way a little last campaign. Switched stables and may bounce back. Key player on best form. LITTLE QUEENIE (4) secured a fifth course success when a 0.5L winner here last time. Clearly in good form at present and receives weight from all her rivals. Easy to fancy. CITY HOUSE (1) struggled on reappearance representing a new yard and must take a big step forward if he is to factor racing second up.

Distance: 1005m
Track: Synthetic
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Synthetic
Class: Flat

Rail Position: True

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City House (3) 112x6050x7
Trainer: Adrian Mcguinness(@Lusk, Co Dublin)
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 62.5kg
Prize Money: $130,089
Win / Place: 15% / 42%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE)

Dam: IMPALA (GB)

Dam's Sire: Oasis Dream

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-4-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-1

Metro

12: 2-2-1

Non-Metro

7: 1-2-0

Turf

11: 2-2-0

Good

11: 2-2-0

Synthetic

8: 1-2-1

Firm

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

10: 2-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

9: 1-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1408m, 7 len behind Carolina Jetstream with 61kg at $15. Previously second-up 16th of 28 at Ascot on June 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Get It carrying 61kg at $41. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	16/1/26	Dundalk	1408m	4U	1	Gabriella Hill	61kg	Neutral	1:24.76	59.8 km/h	7.0L	-	$15	174	$41,610	-	1. Carolina Jetstream 2. Little Empire 3. Apache Outlaw
174 Day Spell
19th of 21	26/7/25	Ascot Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	4	Darragh Keenan	61.5kg	Good	1:26.70	58.5 km/h	16.5L	11-19	$81	18	$272,240	-	1. Two Tribes 2. Classic 3. Sword
5th of 8	8/7/25	Pontefract	1207m	HCP 3U	7	Darragh Keenan	64.5kg	Good	1:14.07	58.7 km/h	4.3L	7-7	$17	17	$49,000	$1,504	1. Aleezdancer 2. Badri 3. Musical Touch
16th of 28	21/6/25	Ascot Uk	1207m	HCP 3U	5	Callum Shepherd	61kg	Good Firm	1:11.40	60.9 km/h	8.8L	25-21	$41	41	$322,880	-	1. Get It 2. More Thunder 3. Ten Pounds
41 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 13	11/5/25	Newcastle	1208m	HCP 4U	4	Callum Shepherd	62.5kg	Neutral	1:10.71	61.5 km/h	3.0L	11-12	$17	79	$138,380	$2,089	1. Ferrous 2. Germanic 3. Willem Twee
79 Day Spell
2nd of 10	21/2/25	Sakhir	1400m	BHRG2 CL1 CU	10	Callum Shepherd	57kg	Good Firm	1:22.50	61.1 km/h	0.5L	-	$1.72f	22	$22,544	$4,509	1. Army Ethos 2. City House 3. Juantorena

Kerdos (4) x75580495x
Trainer: Stephen Thorne(@Rush, Co Dublin)
Jockey: Jack Kearney (a0)
Weight: 62.5kg
Prize Money: $434,651
Win / Place: 16% / 28%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PROFITABLE (IRE)

Dam: THE MUMS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Holy Roman Emperor

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-2-1

Distance

20: 2-1-1

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

21: 2-1-1

Non-Metro

4: 2-1-0

Turf

24: 4-1-1

Good

19: 3-1-0

Soft

4: 1-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

13: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

12: 4-1-1

Handicap Rating

100

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Ascot in the LR Rous Stakes October 4 over 1005m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Shagraan with 58.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at York in the G2 Duke of York Stakes May 14 over 1207m, 12 len behind Inisherin with 61.5kg at $19. Expected to prove tough to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	4/10/25	Ascot Uk	1005m	LR OPEN 3U	1	Daniel Muscutt	58.5kg	Soft	1:03.86	56.7 km/h	1.8L	5-8	$13	14	$99,820	$2,731	1. Shagraan 2. Beautiful Diamond 3. Getreadytorumble
9th of 11	20/9/25	Newbury	1005m	G3 OPEN 3U	1	Hector Crouch	58.5kg	Good Soft	1:01.81	58.5 km/h	13.5L	7-9	$11	21	$154,270	-	1. First Instinct 2. Shagraan 3. Montassib
4th of 9	30/8/25	Beverley	1005m	LR OPEN 3U	7	Paul Mulrennan	59kg	Good Firm	1:01.00	59.3 km/h	4.3L	5-5	$12	8	$129,150	$6,923	1. Shagraan 2. Adrestia 3. Star Of Lady M
13th of 17	22/8/25	York	1005m	G1 OPEN 2U	12	Rossa Ryan	64kg	Good Firm	0:57.38	63.1 km/h	7.0L	12-14	$41	21	$1,265,920	-	1. Asfoora 2. Ain't Nobody 3. Frost At Dawn
8th of 12	1/8/25	Goodwood	1005m	G2 OPEN 3U	13	C Soumillon	59kg	Good Soft	0:57.57	62.8 km/h	4.8L	2-6	$13	27	$575,340	-	1. Jm Jungle 2. She's Quality 3. Time For Sandals
5th of 11	5/7/25	Sandown Park Uk	1014m	G3 OPEN 3U	5	C Soumillon	59.5kg	Good Firm	0:59.63	61.2 km/h	3.5L	5-4	$5.00	18	$156,830	$4,218	1. Rumstar 2. She's Quality 3. Shagraan

Valiant Force (2) 318002215x
Trainer: Robson De Aguiar(@Rathowen, Co. Westmeath)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 62.5kg
Prize Money: $554,022
Win / Place: 22% / 50%

Form on Synthetic

5 yo Roan Horse

Sire: MALIBU MOON (USA)

Dam: VIGUI'S HEART (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 5-5-1

Distance

11: 3-4-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-0

Track

8: 4-2-0

1st Up

5: 1-3-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

13: 1-3-0

Non-Metro

9: 4-2-1

Turf

11: 1-3-0

Good

6: 1-0-0

Soft

3: 0-1-0

Synthetic

10: 4-2-1

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Fast

2: 0-2-0

Clockwise

8: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

14: 4-4-1

Handicap Rating

105

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track November 26 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sir Les Patterson carrying 66kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track February 7 over 1207m defeating Harry's Bar carrying 63kg at $1.70. Perfectly placed to take care of the small field.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	26/11/25	Dundalk	1207m	HCP 3U	6	David Egan	66kg	Neutral	1:11.85	60.5 km/h	6.0L	-	$2.63f	43	$41,610	$406	1. Sir Les Patterson 2. Dark Ace 3. Little Empire
43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 5	14/10/25	Dundalk	1005m	3U	3	W M Lordan	62.5kg	Neutral	0:58.49	61.9 km/h	1.3L	-	$2.88f	60	$29,170	$18,506	1. Valiant Force 2. Songhai 3. Black Forza
60 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	15/8/25	Dundalk	1207m	HCP 3U	2	Sam Coen	64.5kg	Neutral	1:11.24	61.0 km/h	1.3L	-	$2.25f	34	$38,150	$7,712	1. Genesis 2. Valiant Force 3. Collective Power
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 11	12/7/25	Dundalk	1005m	HCP 3U	3	Donagh O'connor	66.5kg	Neutral	0:59.15	61.2 km/h	2.0L	-	$8.00	21	$43,260	$7,712	1. Eclairage 2. Valiant Force 3. The Highway Rat
23rd of 28	21/6/25	Ascot Uk	1207m	HCP 3U	28	David Egan	61.5kg	Good Firm	1:11.40	60.9 km/h	14.7L	11-18	$41	9	$322,880	-	1. Get It 2. More Thunder 3. Ten Pounds
11th of 11	12/6/25	Leopardstown	1408m	G3 OPEN 3U	12	David Egan	61kg	Soft	1:34.64	53.6 km/h	20.0L	-	$15	55	$118,240	-	1. Copacabana Sands 2. Easy 3. Zodiac Bear
55 Day Freshen-Up

Little Queenie (1) 2755169241
Trainer: Paul Flynn(@Colehill, Co Longford)
Jockey: Reese Holohan (a0)
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $274,980
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

7 yo Grey Mare

Sire: CAMACHO (GB)

Dam: CHUTE HALL LADY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Dark Angel

100

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 8-8-4

Distance

17: 2-4-3

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Track

14: 5-3-1

1st Up

6: 0-2-0

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-1-1

4th Up

6: 1-1-2

Metro

12: 1-2-1

Non-Metro

32: 7-6-3

Turf

30: 3-5-3

Good

21: 2-5-2

Soft

9: 1-0-1

Synthetic

14: 5-3-1

Clockwise

21: 1-3-2

Anti-Clockwise

23: 7-5-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Racing well recently. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 12 over 1207m defeating Bishopton carrying 59kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Sir Les Patterson carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Coming back in distance but brings the right form and is one to follow.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 13	12/12/25	Dundalk	1207m	APP HCP 3U	2	Adam Grant	59kg	Neutral	1:12.35	60.1 km/h	0.5L	-	$4.50f	16	$37,980	$21,771	1. Little Queenie 2. Bishopton 3. Little Empire
4th of 9	26/11/25	Dundalk	1207m	HCP 3U	3	Colin Keane	59.5kg	Neutral	1:11.85	60.5 km/h	4.5L	-	$8.50	26	$41,610	$1,624	1. Sir Les Patterson 2. Dark Ace 3. Little Empire
2nd of 11	31/10/25	Dundalk	1207m	HCP 3U	6	Robert Whearty	62.5kg	Neutral	1:12.39	60.0 km/h	0.1L	-	$11	27	$42,200	$7,712	1. Barbapapa 2. Little Queenie 3. Collective Power
9th of 18	4/10/25	Curragh	1207m	LR OPEN FM 3	6	Robert Whearty	58.5kg	SH	1:13.29	59.3 km/h	16.0L	-	$34	28	$95,390	-	1. Carla Ridge 2. Navassa Island 3. Sparkling Sea
6th of 7	6/9/25	Navan	1005m	HCP 3U	2	Robert Whearty	59kg	Good	0:59.68	60.6 km/h	5.5L	-	$6.00	9	$38,150	$406	1. Nezeeh 2. Sir Yoshi 3. I Bid You Ajou
1st of 6	28/8/25	Navan	1207m	HCP 3U	6	Robert Whearty	56.5kg	Y	1:09.69	62.4 km/h	0.5L	-	$8.50	13	$38,150	$23,948	1. Little Queenie 2. Nezeeh 3. The Highway Rat

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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