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Pillar (GB) b g 5th Mar 2013Track Horse
Track Horse
Pillar (GB) b g 5th Mar 2013
Last Win
Fairyhouse Mon, 19th Sep, 22 22/1, J A Heffernan
(834 days)
Last Run
Fairyhouse Thu, 1st Jun, 23
10th, 33/1, C Geerdharry
(579 days)
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Flat IRE
119
8
39
7%
€102,137.5
-40.50
Flat GB
8
0
3
0%
£2,502
-8.00
Under Rules Total
127
8
42
6%
-48.50
Form Figures
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Form Figures - 8792-303033360678-085323216363220092249532-732242079038294131074-066000331033217-5665043053460347131226-293360609060029-0262504010080-0
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Change of Trainer Adrian McGuinness to R K Watson
03Nov17 Dun 5f Standard 3y+ Hcap(10K)
9-9[4/1]2nd of 13, nk behind Bambari
C T Keane
Rated 60
9/44/1
24Apr17 Nav 5f Good 3y+ Hcap
8-10[5/1]1st of 19, 0.5L to Gopsies Daughter
C T Keane
Rated 52
11/25/1
Change of Trainer Ralph Beckett to Adrian McGuinness
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Going updates
Thu 29th Sep
Heffernan followers in clover
Seamie Heffernan completed a big-priced treble in the first division of the six furlong handicap when veteran sprinter Pillar gained an eighth career victory. Mon 19th Sep
Stylish ride from Sheehy on Teddy Boy
Two stalwart sprinters fought out the finish in the five-furlong handicap as Teddy Boy was produced with a well-timed challenge by Danny Sheehy to beat the always prominent Pillar by half a length. Wed 20th Apr
Tai Sing Yeh opens Dundalk account for Levins/O'Connor
Tai Sing Yeh gained reward for some consistent efforts on the polytrack this winter when taking the Join Us On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap. Wed 16th Feb
There's No Speed Limit on the sand
No Speed Limit finished off best to win the six furlong handicap at Dundalk in the hands of Wayne Lordan. Fri 19th Nov
Lady Of Luxury is good to Doyle and Persse again
Champion apprentice Gavin Ryan rode his third runner-up in succession on the polytrack this afternoon when Lady Of Luxury (6/1) landed the spoils in division one of the DundalkStadium.com Handicap. Wed 17th Feb
Leanne Breen not long about striking with Ahundrednotout
On his second start for Leanne Breen Ahundrednotout (16/1 — 25/1 - 11/1) took his career tally to four wins in the Join Us On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap. Wed 17th Feb
Sunset Nova rounds off a good day for the Slatterys
Sunset Nova (13/2) won the concluding Join Us On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap to complete a double for jockey Andrew Slattery after his win on Tooreen Angel in the opener on the card. Mon 01st Feb
Consecutive wins for Hodd's Girl
Hodd's Girl registered consecutive handicap wins at Dundalk today as the Michael Halford trained filly landed the opening Join On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap under jockey Adam Farragher. Fri 15th Jan
Tynamite "just takes a bit of tricking" but now a 3-time winner
The Irish Racing Industry Fundraiser For Children's Health Foundation Crumlin In Memory Of Pat Smullen Handicap at Dundalk saw Tynamite take his score to 3 from 38 with a three parts of a length win under Oisin Orr. Wed 02nd Dec
Keepthebestsideout delights Browne with breakthrough win
The first split of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap at Dundalk went the way of the Michael Browne owned and trained Keepthebestsideout. Fri 20th NovRyan rides out his claim from Pillar to post
Pillar brought up plenty of bets when delivering from the front in the first division of the six-furlong handicap at Dundalk. Mon 09th Nov
Going update and market movers
An eight-race card on the Polytrack at Dundalk gets under way at 2pm today. Mon 09th Nov
Keane notches another winner on grand servant Pillar
Pillar recorded his sixth career win in the Irishinjuredjockeysfund.com Handicap at Dundalk to give Colin Keane a further boost in his quest to regain the Flat jockeys’ championship. Fri 23rd Oct
Hat-trick bid for Step tomorrow as Keane doubles-up
A Step Too Far followed-up on her win at Naas last month as she claimed the Fast Shipping Hill Sprint Handicap, completing a double on the card for Colin Keane (earlier successful on Ecliptical). Wed 26th Aug
Charlie beats his former neighbour Billy
John Feane’s Lightning Charlie got in from his place as first reserve and he made the most of the opportunity in the finale at Dundalk, the Winter Series Awards Day Saturday 4th April Handicap. Fri 06th Mar
Pillar to post winner for McGuinness & Hoban
Pillar gained a fifth career win at Dundalk today as the Ado McGuinness trained gelding made all the running to win the opening Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Handicap under jockey Conor Hoban. Fri 22nd Nov
Manning steers first winner for doubling McConnell
Kevin Manning steered his first winner for John McConnell at Dundalk today as the trainer bagged a double with Bellick in the concluding Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap. Fri 15th Nov
Remain comes good in first time cheekpieces
First time cheekpieces worked a treat on the Pat Murphy trained May Remain, as he claimed the BetVictor Bet E5 Get E30 Offer Handicap. Fri 01st Nov
Sheehy back in winners enclosure as Boy comes good
Teddy Boy held on in a tight finish to the Arkle Bar Handicap at Navan this afternoon, giving Danny Sheehy his first winner since returning from injury. Wed 23rd Oct
Pillar now Dundalk bound after 4th career win
Down to a mark of 47 Pillar came good in the BetVictor Bet 5 Get 40 Offer Handicap at Fairyhouse. Mon 23rd Sep
Brother wins at Bellewstown on the way to Laytown
The combination of a seasoned pro on the equine side, and a talented apprentice up top proved profitable for those that followed in at 25/1 with My Good Brother scoring in the Holcroft Motors Drogheda Hill Sprint Handicap. Wed 28th Aug
Bellewstown preview
Construct is set to face nine opponents as he bids for a cross-code hat-trick in the feature ‘Bellewstown Bowl’ Handicap on day one of the track’s August Festival. Wed 28th Aug
Pillar stands tall for Gallagher in Listowel
Pillar finished best after a duel with Polly Douglas in the Feale Handicap at Listowel. Mon 10th Sep
Tyrconnell takes the last under Sheehy for Lynam
The well-supported Tyrconnell provided Sarah Lynam with her second success, as he got the better of the 2/1 favourite My Good Brother in the concluding Follow @melbourne10racing On Instagram Handicap. Thu 06th Sep
Mullins poised to launch strong Cesarewitch raid
Royal Ascot heroine Lagostovegas and beaten Ebor favourite Stratum are two of 11 possible runners for Willie Mullins in the Dubai Cesarewitch at Newmarket on October 13th. Thu 06th Sep
No Presidential bid but this Sean Gallagher wins at Bellewstown
Pillar (12s into 9s) came out on top in the Holcroft Peugeot Drogheda Handicap at Bellewstown for Ado McGuinness and Shane Foley. Wed 29th Aug
Payment rewarded for his consistency in Her Majesty's Plate
Earlier second with favourite Cruciatus in the 6.35, Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning went a place better in the centre-piece, the Listed Her Majesty's Plate at Down Royal. Fri 27th Jul
Haqeeba a local winner for Lennon
Haqeeba was produced by Daniel Redmond to land the five furlong handicap at Down Royal. Fri 27th Jul
Caesar's Comet wins on Irish debut
Caesar’s Comet continued a recent upturn in fortunes for trainer Peter Fahey when taking the Fairyhouse Family Funday Handicap. Sun 08th Jul
Count just prevails under Hayes for McLoughlin
Count Of Carabass got up on the line to take the first divide of the six furlong Cork Racecourse Handicap. Fri 18th May
MacRedmond & Prendergast team-up with Brave
Brave Display just got the better of Gopsies Daughter in the PlusVital Powered By Equinome Handicap. Sat 12th May
English's Dance best in Dundalk night-cap
Dance Alone didn't go un-backed at 16/1 (from 20s on track and bigger earlier) and he pleased his connections and supporters by landing the finale at Dundalk, the LMFM Family Fun Day Sunday 6th May Handicap. Wed 02nd May
Brouder enjoys victory on Captain Midnight
Joseph Murray's Captain Midnight (16/1) gave jockey Gearoid Brouder a welcome winner in the apprentice handicap at Navan. Sun 22nd AprReview dundalk 10th Apr
Alghabrah showed excellent resolution to justify odds of 2-7 in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at DundalkTue 10th Apr
Danz gives his trainer a birthday Gift
Danz Gift supplemented a Friday night success when again beating Pillar in the Racing Again April 11th and 18th Handicap at Dundalk. Tue 10th AprReview dundalk 6th Apr
Have A Nice Day came out best in a good finish to the D Hotel Handicap at DundalkFri 06th Apr
It all goes to plan for Danz Gift in Dundalk
Danz Gift brought up his fourth win over the five-furlong sprint in Dundalk with a taking performance. Fri 06th Apr
Magic result for holidaying owner
Adrian Joyce and Shane Foley took the opening Crowne Plaza Race and Stay Handicap at Dundalk with Blastofmagic. Fri 16th Mar
Keane is the champion
Colin Keane wrapped up his first jockeys' championship with a victory at Dundalk. Fri 03rd Nov
Bambari lands punt on debut for Stack
On debut for Fozzy Stack Bambari landed a gamble in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 03rd Nov
Doonard strikes again at Navan
Doonard Prince wore down Nora Batt close home to land the spoils in the five furlong handicap at Navan. Wed 25th Oct
Mr Michael gains maiden win at 18th attempt
Mr Michael shed his maiden tag at the 18th attempt at Down Royal today, landing the Apple Orchard Handicap for trainer Adrian Joyce and jockey Shane Foley. Fri 28th Jul
Tom Dooley brings up his hat-trick
The Race Displays Handicap at Fairyhouse had drama prior to its running. Get Some got loose and clashed with Pillar in the parade ring. Sun 23rd Jul
In-foal Sky wins at Bellewstown
The loose and subsequently withdrawn There's The Rain provided the drama at the start of the Guinness Inter Vintners Pub Challenge Race Handicap at Bellewstown when running away through a field of corn. Suburban Sky was the headline-maker at the end of the five furlong sprint though. Thu 06th Jul
Well-bought filly now a winner and mum to be
Piazzini's two previous efforts for Ger Keane and her current owners weren't without merit despite the 'naught naught' form figures. She put a '1' next to her name now, and did so in style in the Follow Tipperary On Facebook Handicap. Thu 25th May
Bounty does his job
Jim Culloty's Blue Bounty prevailed in the Cork Racecourse Apprentice Handicap under Sean Davis much to the delight of owners the Forever Optimists Syndicate. Fri 19th May
Double for Kelly as Duncan quickly follows-up
After winning the sixth on Ma Fee Heela, Shane Kelly quickly doubled-up aboard Duncan Of Scotland in the concluding www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap. Fri 12th May
Winners galore for Lightening Keane
Colin Keane rode his eighth winner in four days when completing a Navan double aboard Lightening Fast in the Blackwater Handicap. Mon 24th Apr
Review navan 24th Apr
The Listed Woodlands Stakes was the feature contest at Navan on Monday and Washington DC (2-1 favourite) landed the spoilsMon 24th Apr
Pillar makes breakthrough under 'hot' Keane
Pillar (5/1 2nd favourite) gained a deserved maiden win after some consistent efforts, getting off the mark at the 24th time of asking in the Follow Navan On Facebook Handicap. Mon 24th Apr
All trips come alike to Shelbe
The Big Bad Bob filly Shelbe really wanted it in the Hen And Stag Parties At Dundalk Stadium Handicap over five furlongs. Any potential negative in the fact that her previous course win came over an extended mile and a quarter was therefore overcome. Wed 12th Apr
Heights gains 6th Dundalk win
"He ran well here the last twice so it's grand to get him to win," said John Feane after his Strategic Heights gained a sixth Dundalk win in the first split of the Kennedy's Bar, Dundalk Handicap. Fri 10th Mar
Split The Atom takes Dundalk honours
Split The Atom was a very warm order for Dundalk's claimer and the money spoke as Oisin Orr drove him home by half a length. Fri 03rd Mar
Dundalk preview
Dundalk stages their annual 12th of July fixture this afternoon, with the Marshes Handicap the feature. Tue 12th Jul
Path bids for four-timer
Tribal Path will bid to make it four wins on the bounce when he lines-up in the feature at Bellewstown on Friday, the Dore & Co Solicitors Handicap. Fri 01st Jul
Batt & Orr make all at Bellewstown
Nora Batt recorded her second success of the season as she made all to win the Guinness Inter Vintners Pub Challenge Race Handicap. Thu 30th Jun
Almadaa shows young guns how it's done
Almadaa, who at nine was the oldest horse in the line-up by four years, showed his younger rivals how it's done by taking the opener at Limerick, the Ballyduane Stud Claiming Race. Fri 17th Jun
Blair provides Lupini with second success
Natalia Lupini recorded her second success in the training ranks, as her Blairmayne landed the Coral.ie Bet 5 Get 20 In Free Bets Handicap under Kieren Fallon for the Raintree Racing Partnership. Thu 02nd Jun
Paradise for favourite backers in the first
"That was good and she did it nicely. We'll see if she is claimed now," said Kate Harrington after her mother Jessica's Escape Paradise justified favouritism under Colm O'Donoghue in the opening St. Patrick's Well Claiming Race at Clonmel. Thu 05th May
After race at Fairyhouse Mon, 19th Sep, 2022 (1st) 
I'm delighted for the old horse, he's a real stalwart and everybody probably knows him in Irish racing. He's been unlucky in Dundalk and at Bellewstown and I'm delighted he's got off the mark for us. We needed that badly as we've been over 400 days since our last winner. We've had a number of seconds and we've had a bad run recently with horses getting injured. He's in on Friday night at Dundalk and we'll let him roll. The owner is local as well, Sean Gallagher, so that's great. Seamie has rode for us for years and I'm delighted to get a winner with him again.
R K Watson
I'm delighted for the old horse, he's a real stalwart and everybody probably knows him in Irish racing. He's been unlucky in Dundalk and at Bellewstown and I'm delighted he's got off the mark for us. We needed that badly as we've been over 400 days since our last winner. We've had a number of seconds and we've had a bad run recently with horses getting injured. He's in on Friday night at Dundalk and we'll let him roll. The owner is local as well, Sean Gallagher, so that's great. Seamie has rode for us for years and I'm delighted to get a winner with him again.
R K Watson
After race at Dundalk Mon, 9th Nov, 2020 (1st)
I suppose I don’t want this year to end. I’d be about the only one who wouldn’t be giving out about 2020!. This fella is a real star in the yard when he gets into his grade. He surprised me as he did that quite easily and is in great form. He takes very little work at home, and I’m delighted for Sean Gallagher who is a long-standing supporter of mine and it’s great for him to get another winner. He ran over five here the last night and was run of his feet. Colin (Keane) rode him and said they went hard because for him to be taken off his feet they have to go very fast.
Adrian McGuinness
I suppose I don’t want this year to end. I’d be about the only one who wouldn’t be giving out about 2020!. This fella is a real star in the yard when he gets into his grade. He surprised me as he did that quite easily and is in great form. He takes very little work at home, and I’m delighted for Sean Gallagher who is a long-standing supporter of mine and it’s great for him to get another winner. He ran over five here the last night and was run of his feet. Colin (Keane) rode him and said they went hard because for him to be taken off his feet they have to go very fast.
Adrian McGuinness
After race at Dundalk Fri, 23rd Oct, 2020 (1st)
He’s a great old horse to have and always rocks up once or twice every year. I’m delighted for Sean Gallagher who is a loyal supporter of mine. He was drawn 14 and I thought he was in trouble as he’s a horse that likes to dictate but you can understand why Colin could be champion jockey this year. He got three lengths as soon as he jumped the gates and that’s down to Colin which was the winning and losing of the race. I put a visor on him tonight and we just changed a few things around but I knew he was on song going out there. We’ll just try to keep him right and happy.
Adrian McGuinness
He’s a great old horse to have and always rocks up once or twice every year. I’m delighted for Sean Gallagher who is a loyal supporter of mine. He was drawn 14 and I thought he was in trouble as he’s a horse that likes to dictate but you can understand why Colin could be champion jockey this year. He got three lengths as soon as he jumped the gates and that’s down to Colin which was the winning and losing of the race. I put a visor on him tonight and we just changed a few things around but I knew he was on song going out there. We’ll just try to keep him right and happy.
Adrian McGuinness
After race at Dundalk Fri, 22nd Nov, 2019 (1st)
it was great. He got 4lb for being second here last time and I thought for a horse in that type of grade he might be in trouble. Conor gave him a great positive ride. I just told him to jump out, I knew Ty Rock Brandy was drawn low and she can dominate, so I told him to go to the front and let him go hard. That's exactly what he did and he said got a breather into him before he turned in. He's a tough horse. He's a great fun horse. He belongs to Sean Gallagher and it's great to get another winner for him. Hopefully the handicapper won't be too hard on him.
Adrian McGuinness
it was great. He got 4lb for being second here last time and I thought for a horse in that type of grade he might be in trouble. Conor gave him a great positive ride. I just told him to jump out, I knew Ty Rock Brandy was drawn low and she can dominate, so I told him to go to the front and let him go hard. That's exactly what he did and he said got a breather into him before he turned in. He's a tough horse. He's a great fun horse. He belongs to Sean Gallagher and it's great to get another winner for him. Hopefully the handicapper won't be too hard on him.
Adrian McGuinness
After race at Fairyhouse Mon, 23rd Sep, 2019 (1st)
He's slipped down the weights. Even though he went in the muck there he's better on a sound surface so I'm looking forward to him in Dundalk,. He should get another one or two hopefully. The handicapper isn't going to kill him. It's very testing out there, most of those horses need good ground out there and it's just who is lucky, gets to the front and gets through it. Colin was to ride him but I took him off and put him on Ken's Sam's because she had the inside draw and it was good ground at the time. It was great to get a win for Sean Gallagher who is a long standing patron of mine. It's great to get his name on the board.
Adrian McGuinness
He's slipped down the weights. Even though he went in the muck there he's better on a sound surface so I'm looking forward to him in Dundalk,. He should get another one or two hopefully. The handicapper isn't going to kill him. It's very testing out there, most of those horses need good ground out there and it's just who is lucky, gets to the front and gets through it. Colin was to ride him but I took him off and put him on Ken's Sam's because she had the inside draw and it was good ground at the time. It was great to get a win for Sean Gallagher who is a long standing patron of mine. It's great to get his name on the board.
Adrian McGuinness
After race at Listowel Mon, 10th Sep, 2018 (1st)
We were drawn 14 and I didn't think he'd be able to get to the front but I left it up to Dusty (Shane Foley) and he gave him an excellent ride. The only chance on that type of ground is to be handy and he jumps very very smart so I said not to disappoint him. I didn't think he'd handle the ground but he did and the start was a huge factor and he gave him a serious ride. That's Sean Gallagher's first winner at Listowel so it's great to get that for him as he has been touched off here a few times in the past. We always thought he was an out-and-out sprinter but he is a funny horse who is now coming to himself and for a low-grade handicapper, he has 34,000 euro earned in place prize-money alone (and 57,500 euro in total prizemoney).
Adrian McGuinness
We were drawn 14 and I didn't think he'd be able to get to the front but I left it up to Dusty (Shane Foley) and he gave him an excellent ride. The only chance on that type of ground is to be handy and he jumps very very smart so I said not to disappoint him. I didn't think he'd handle the ground but he did and the start was a huge factor and he gave him a serious ride. That's Sean Gallagher's first winner at Listowel so it's great to get that for him as he has been touched off here a few times in the past. We always thought he was an out-and-out sprinter but he is a funny horse who is now coming to himself and for a low-grade handicapper, he has 34,000 euro earned in place prize-money alone (and 57,500 euro in total prizemoney).
Adrian McGuinness
After race at Bellewstown Wed, 29th Aug, 2018 (1st)
I'm delighted for Sean Gallagher (not the presidential candidate of the same name) who loves to get a winner here. He's a local man and one of my biggest owners,.
Adrian McGuinness
I'm delighted for Sean Gallagher (not the presidential candidate of the same name) who loves to get a winner here. He's a local man and one of my biggest owners,.
Adrian McGuinness
After race at Navan Mon, 24th Apr, 2017 (1st)
He was overdue a win. He has been running very consistently even up in Dundalk. He loves quick ground. We'll tip away with him. This is Sean's (Gallagher, owner) local track and he loves getting a winner here so it's great for him. Hopefully the handicapper won't be too hard on him. When we got him first we thought he was a miler. He's very fast and it was really only when we saw his speed that we started dropping him back. A stiff five or six is what he really wants. When he runs in sprints he gets very hot so it's hard to get him to settle over longer trips.
Adrian McGuinness
He was overdue a win. He has been running very consistently even up in Dundalk. He loves quick ground. We'll tip away with him. This is Sean's (Gallagher, owner) local track and he loves getting a winner here so it's great for him. Hopefully the handicapper won't be too hard on him. When we got him first we thought he was a miler. He's very fast and it was really only when we saw his speed that we started dropping him back. A stiff five or six is what he really wants. When he runs in sprints he gets very hot so it's hard to get him to settle over longer trips.
Adrian McGuinness
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