20:00 Dundalk (IRE) 19 Dec 2025
BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Handicap
3YO plus
Winner €14,400 - 11 ran
tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, led narrowly closing stages, kept on well close home
tracked leaders, ran freely, led after 4f, ridden 1 1/2f out, joined 1f out, headed closing stages, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, disputed 1f out, headed closing stages, kept on same pace
dwelt and towards rear, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 7th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ran freely, closer in 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and progress in centre 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out
led, headed after 4f, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no extra, weakened over 1f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €72.35 (4, 2) |
| Tricast | €363.86 (4, 2, 7) |
| Win | €7.00 (4) |
| Place | €2.20 (4), €2.30 (2), €1.80 (7) |
| Exacta | €66.50 (4, 2) |
| Trifecta | €591.30 (4, 2, 7) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Standard | 9 | San Andreas | 7 | 8 | 9 6 | 92 | 954921 | 14 days | J P O'Brien (129 miles) | S A Wallace | 5/ 1 | 2:16.62 |
| 2023 | Standard | 11 | Freescape | 8 | 8 | 9 9 | 95 | 705838 | 14 days | D Marnane (164 miles) | Luke McAteer | 8/ 1 | 2:15.45 |
| 2022 | Standard | 8 | Freescape | 6 | 7 | 10 4 | 104 | 874205 | 14 days | D Marnane (164 miles) | Billy Lee | 3/ 1 | 2:17.59 |
| 2021 | Standard | 10 | Dalvey | 3 | 4 | 9 1 | 84 | 054712 | 14 days | J McAuley (52 miles) | Jake Coen | 7/ 1 | 2:13.92 |
| 2020 | Standard | 9 | Bluebeard's Castle | 3 | 3 | 9 1 | 89 | 237413 | 14 days | J P O'Brien (129 miles) | Shane Crosse | 11/ 2 | 2:14.86 |
| 2019 | Standard | 13 | Charcor | 4 | 5 | 9 6 | 91 | 824314 | 14 days | Mrs J Harrington (86 miles) | Shane Foley | 8/ 1 | 2:12.22 |
| 2018 | Standard | 10 | Commander Won | 3 | 6 | 9 6 | 84 | 021216 | 21 days | D A McLoughlin (40 miles) | Conor Maxwell | 8/ 1 | 2:14.29 |
| 2017 | Standard | 13 | Mainicin | 5 | 5 | 9 2 | 82 | 519159 | 84 days | J S Bolger (113 miles) | Kevin Manning | 20/ 1 | 2:13.76 |
| 2016 | Standard | 14 | Song Of Love | 6 | 4 | 8 5 | 71 | 890951 | 7 days | J P O'Brien (129 miles) | Wayne Lordan | 6/ 1 | 2:14.38 |
| 2015 | Standard | 13 | Political Policy | 2 | 4 | 9 9 | 84 | 726116 | 14 days | G P Cromwell (40 miles) | S Corby | 7/ 1 | 2:14.54 |
