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Darkdeserthighway (IRE)
8yo b f 2018Track Horse
Track Horse
Darkdeserthighway (IRE)
b f 2018Last Win
Dundalk Fri, 24th Oct, 25 15/2, N Burns
(134 days)
Last Run
Dundalk Fri, 16th Jan, 26
3rd, 8/1, L F Roche
(50 days)
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Flat IRE
41
5
6
12%
€44,530
49.83
Under Rules Total
41
5
6
12%
49.83
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8-00801608-600615202-083153-58489315-05805175-3
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Form Figures - 8-00801608-600615202-083153-58489315-05805175-3
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Reports in which Darkdeserthighway (IRE) was mentioned
Burns finds Highway to winners' enclosure
Darkdeserthighway recorded her fourth victory at Dundalk when coming with a powerful surge down the middle to land the apprentice handicap under Nicola Burns. Fri 24th Oct
Roche finds route to success on Highway
The Michael O'Callaghan trained Darkdeserthighway recorded a third course and distance win when getting up close home under Leigh Roche to land the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. Wed 20th Nov
Joyce repays Chavajod owner with convincing win
Chavajod added to a win at Leopardstown back in May when again scoring over a mile for Denis Coakley in the Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap. Wed 06th Dec
Princess completes doubles for Ryan and O'Callaghan
James Ryan and Michael O'Callaghan, both successful in their own right earlier on the card, teamed up to win the second division of the Dual Racing Friday Nights Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 29th Sep
Highway beats Lad to give O'Callaghan Dundalk 1-2
Trainer Michael O'Callaghan was responsible for the first two home, as Darkdeserthighway beat stable companion Rockbury Lad in the Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 29th Sep
Backers celebrating as Cheers lands gamble
The Paul Flynn-trained Cheers Again landed a nice gamble when running out a cosy winner of the second division of the mile handicap at Dundalk. Wed 14th Dec
The Mpex Kid strikes under Rutledge
Wed 02nd NovHighway swoops to land gamble
The Michael O'Callaghan-trained Darkdeserthighway landed a nice touch in the first division of the 47-65 mile handicap at Dundalk tonight. Fri 16th Sep
Darkdeserthighway springs 66/1 surprise
Trainer's wife Siobhan O'Callaghan had her colours carried to victory for the first time at Naas today as her husband Michael O'Callaghan's Darkdeserthighway caused a 66/1 upset in winning the Naas Racecourse Handicap (div I) under jockey Leigh Roche. Wed 23rd Jun
After race at Dundalk Fri, 24th Oct, 2025 (1st) 
It (Gowran Park run) just showed that she has been coming back into form. This kind of tends to be her time of the year. She has a good record here and she likes the surface. Sometimes she just needs the race to pan out for her. It panned out well today and Nicola gave her a lovely ride around the paint. The 4lb off didn't do any harm. She won well, so happy with her. She has her level. She is in again next week over a mile which I thought is generally her best trip. Tonight, over the sharper seven, they just went hard enough that she got a clear run down the straight and it allowed her to run them down.
M D O'Callaghan
It (Gowran Park run) just showed that she has been coming back into form. This kind of tends to be her time of the year. She has a good record here and she likes the surface. Sometimes she just needs the race to pan out for her. It panned out well today and Nicola gave her a lovely ride around the paint. The 4lb off didn't do any harm. She won well, so happy with her. She has her level. She is in again next week over a mile which I thought is generally her best trip. Tonight, over the sharper seven, they just went hard enough that she got a clear run down the straight and it allowed her to run them down.
M D O'Callaghan
After race at Dundalk Wed, 20th Nov, 2024 (1st)
Leigh said she jumped well and he was able to get a little bit closer than normal. It is one thing to ride her that way, but she needs a little bit of space in on the rail and he got a bit of space. Things panned out for him and she has won well in the end. This is her grade. She has been running in those 75/80 races during the summer and she is just not able to compete at that level. Delighted to get her head in front and delighted the other horse ran well. The other horse will probably compete away here for the winter and she probably will as well. We'll see what the handicapper does. The two of these will only win in their grade and that is in 65s. This race is a 0-70, but it didn't look a true 0-70. I know it is only a 5lb opening, but it is a different kettle of fish when you get into that level. The 65 horses just don't have the class to maintain that pace and keep going. Both of mine are probably better than 65 horses, but they have their own few quirks and they just need to be in that 65 grade to get their head in front.
M D O'Callaghan
Leigh said she jumped well and he was able to get a little bit closer than normal. It is one thing to ride her that way, but she needs a little bit of space in on the rail and he got a bit of space. Things panned out for him and she has won well in the end. This is her grade. She has been running in those 75/80 races during the summer and she is just not able to compete at that level. Delighted to get her head in front and delighted the other horse ran well. The other horse will probably compete away here for the winter and she probably will as well. We'll see what the handicapper does. The two of these will only win in their grade and that is in 65s. This race is a 0-70, but it didn't look a true 0-70. I know it is only a 5lb opening, but it is a different kettle of fish when you get into that level. The 65 horses just don't have the class to maintain that pace and keep going. Both of mine are probably better than 65 horses, but they have their own few quirks and they just need to be in that 65 grade to get their head in front.
M D O'Callaghan
After race at Dundalk Fri, 29th Sep, 2023 (1st)
She was (an eyecatcher in Punchestown), she had a bit of a summer break and she likes it up here. She came on from that run and off that mark she is entitled to win one here. She might win another one again before the winter is out.
M D O'Callaghan
She was (an eyecatcher in Punchestown), she had a bit of a summer break and she likes it up here. She came on from that run and off that mark she is entitled to win one here. She might win another one again before the winter is out.
M D O'Callaghan
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