Man Is King (2019) Horse
About
Man Is King is a 6yo bay horse trained by Thomas Dowling. He is by the stallion Dandy Man out of the mare Mahlah. He has yet to win, having been unplaced in 40 starts. In his most recent run at Dundalk on 11 Dec 2025, James Ryan rode him to a third‑place finish behind the winner Kartayaz.
Raced At
Dundalk
• Bellewstown
• Leopardstown
• Tipperary
• Gowran Park
• Naas
• Curragh
• Roscommon
• Fairyhouse
• CorkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dundalk 11-Dec-25 2150m SYNTHETIC R3 Hcp $999 (of $9,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:17.360, SP: 13.00 1st Kartayaz ( Z Mcmullan 122 , Cd 132 ) 2nd Boyne Valley ( W Joyce 139 , Cd 142 ) 0.50L 3rd Man Is King ( J Ryan 125 ) 2.50L See full results | J Ryan 56.7kg 2.50L | 3 (14) |
| Dundalk 06-Dec-25 1610m SYNTHETIC R4 Hcp (of $9,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.510, SP: 13.00 1st Una Matata ( A Caffrey 140 ) 2nd Profit Surge ( C Keane 131 ) 0.50L 3rd Beat The Devil ( J Kearney 130 ) 1.00L 7th Man Is King ( W Joyce 125 , Cd 122 ) 7.45L See full results | W Joyce 56.7kg, Cd 55.3kg 7.45L | 7 (13) |
| Bellewstown 04-Jul-25 1600m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $9,999) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:42.940, SP: 23.00 1st Exceeding ( A J Slattery 122 ) 2nd Cleopatra's Needle ( A Caffrey 132 ) 1.50L 3rd Roman Harry ( J Ryan 140 ) 0.50L 14th Man Is King ( J M Sheridan 131 ) 23.30L See full results | J M Sheridan 59.4kg 23.30L | 14 (15) |
| Leopardstown 13-Jun-25 1810m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $12,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:02.620, SP: 11.00 Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra 1st Deuteronomy ( N Burns 131 ) 2nd Still She Blooms ( R Colgan 137 ) 0.50L 3rd Celtic Druid ( R Whearty 124 ) 2.00L 8th Man Is King ( W Joyce 135 , Cd 138 ) 29.00L See full results | W Joyce 61.2kg, Cd 62.6kg 29.00L | 8 (11) |
| Tipperary 28-May-25 1810m SOFT R1 Tipperary Optional Claiming Race $300 (of $9,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:04.210, SP: 17.00 Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra close home 1st The Real Screamer ( D B Mcmonagle 142 ) 2nd Roman Harry ( J Ryan 137 ) 5.00L 3rd Signor Ferrari ( L Mcateer 132 ) 3.50L 5th Man Is King ( W Joyce 128 , Cd 131 ) 8.75L See full results | W Joyce 58.1kg, Cd 59.4kg 8.75L | 5 (14) |
| Gowran Park 08-May-25 1610m GOOD R8 Hcp $200 (of $9,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.260, SP: 5.00 Led, pressed 3f out, ridden and drifted left 2f out, soon joined, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on one pace 1st Hemight ( S O'donnell 141 ) 2nd Bucky Larson ( S Foley 126 ) 1.75L 3rd Cherry Pink ( A Caffrey 139 ) 0.75L 6th Man Is King ( S O'callaghan 136 , Cd 141 ) 9.00L See full results | S O'callaghan 61.7kg, Cd 64kg 9.00L | 6 (15) |
| Naas 29-Apr-25 1610m SOFT R7 Hcp $500 (of $9,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:45.210, SP: 17.00 Disputed lead, took keen hold, led at halfway and soon clear, travelling well and clear 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, 4th and no extra close home 1st Harry The Rogue ( S Coen 132 ) 2nd Roderick ( S Foley 127 ) 0.30L 3rd Higher Kingdom ( A Caffrey 136 ) 0.75L 4th Man Is King ( W Joyce 137 , Cd 142 ) 1.55L See full results | W Joyce 62.1kg, Cd 64.4kg 1.55L | 4 (20) |
| Dundalk 12-Apr-25 2150m GOOD R7 Hcp $200 (of $9,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:17.790, SP: 13.00 Chased clear leader, remote 2nd halfway, ridden and closer under 2f out, no extra inside final 150 yards 1st Albion Princess ( P Mcgettigan 122 ) 2nd Chopsticks ( S Foley 134 ) 0.20L 3rd Gardone ( C Keane 135 ) 0.00L 6th Man Is King ( W Joyce 139 , Cd 144 ) 4.05L See full results | W Joyce 63kg, Cd 65.3kg 4.05L | 6 (12) |
| Dundalk 22-Mar-25 1610m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:38.760, SP: 12.00 Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden and disputed lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong 1st Master Garvey ( C D Hayes 124 ) 2nd Ferrari Desert ( K G Kennedy 140 , Cd 135 ) 0.50L 3rd Finsceal Annie ( J A Powell 141 , Cd 138 ) 2.25L 7th Man Is King ( W Joyce 134 , Cd 139 ) 4.20L See full results | W Joyce 60.8kg, Cd 63kg 4.20L | 7 (13) |
| Dundalk 15-Mar-25 2150m GOOD R2 Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Claiming Race $500 (of $9,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:17.080, SP: 41.00 Tracked leader, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace 1st Hightimeyouwon ( J Kearney 142 , Cd 137 ) 2nd Comfort Line ( A Caffrey 138 ) 1.75L 3rd Darkened ( D S O'sullivan 132 , Cd 125 ) 2.25L 4th Man Is King ( W Joyce 128 , Cd 133 ) 2.55L See full results | W Joyce 58.1kg, Cd 60.3kg 2.55L | 4 (9) |
| Dundalk 15-Feb-25 1610m GOOD R2 Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Claiming Race $200 (of $9,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.420, SP: 34.00 Led and soon clear, reduced lead of 1 length halfway, brought to stand side early straight and soon ridden, headed 1f out and soon no extra 1st Hightimeyouwon ( J Kearney 140 , Cd 135 ) 2nd Comfort Line ( A Caffrey 128 , Cd 125 ) 1.25L 3rd Shoot To Kill ( J J G Ryan 128 , Cd 125 ) 2.75L 6th Man Is King ( W Joyce 122 , Cd 127 ) 4.20L See full results | W Joyce 55.3kg, Cd 57.6kg 4.20L | 6 (13) |
| Dundalk 01-Feb-25 1410m GOOD R1 Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Claiming Race (of $9,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:25.930, SP: 8.00 Led, ridden and joined 2f out, soon headed, weakened 1st Clonmacash ( S Coen 137 , Cd 130 ) 2nd Ferrari Desert ( K G Kennedy 137 , Cd 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Half Nutz ( J A Powell 130 , Cd 127 ) 0.50L 9th Man Is King ( W Joyce 133 , Cd 138 ) 8.90L See full results | W Joyce 60.3kg, Cd 62.6kg 8.90L | 9 (11) |
| Dundalk 14-Dec-24 1610m GOOD R5 Hcp $2,100 (of $10,501) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.780, SP: 4.50 Led, pushed along and headed early straight, soon ridden, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong 1st Viva Voce ( J Cleary 131 , Cd 129 ) 2nd Man Is King ( W Joyce 139 ) 0.50L 3rd Master Garvey ( P Mcgettigan 130 , Cd 123 ) 0.80L See full results | W Joyce 63kg 0.50L | 2 (14) |
| Dundalk 28-Nov-24 1610m GOOD R4 Hcp $2,000 (of $10,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.800, SP: 5.00 Soon led, ridden and headed under 2f out, led again early final furlong and kept on well, headed close home 1st Cousin Shay ( W M Lordan 124 ) 2nd Man Is King ( W Joyce 132 , Cd 127 ) 0.20L 3rd Lorr's Girl ( L F Roche 126 ) 1.70L See full results | W Joyce 59.9kg, Cd 57.6kg 0.20L | 2 (14) |
| Dundalk 21-Nov-24 1610m GOOD R6 Hcp $1,050 (of $10,501) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.890, SP: 8.50 Soon disputed, led after 1f, 4-length advantage over 3f out, ridden and reduced advantage over 1f out, soon pressed, headed inside final 150 yards, kept on same pace 1st Darkdeserthighway ( L F Roche 138 ) 2nd Miss Abby Jools ( R P Whelan 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Man Is King ( W Joyce 123 , Cd 118 ) 0.50L See full results | W Joyce 55.8kg, Cd 53.5kg 0.50L | 3 (14) |
| Dundalk 09-Nov-24 1610m GOOD R7 Hcp $2,100 (of $10,501) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:39.600, SP: 41.00 Led, ridden and pressed 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed 1f out, kept on final furlong, held close home 1st Higher Kingdom ( G F Carroll 129 ) 2nd Man Is King ( W Joyce 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Feature This ( R Whearty 137 , Cd 134 ) 2.75L See full results | W Joyce 56.2kg 0.50L | 2 (14) |
| Curragh 22-Oct-24 1410m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:30.370, SP: 81.00 Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 6th over 1f out, no impression 1st Genuine Jim ( N Burns 124 , Cd 114 ) 2nd Are You In Or Out ( C D Hayes 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Racing Royalty ( W J Lee 141 ) 3.25L 9th Man Is King ( J Cleary 124 , Cd 131 ) 8.95L See full results | J Cleary 56.2kg, Cd 59.4kg 8.95L | 9 (24) |
| Roscommon 14-Oct-24 1510m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $10,501) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:38.330, SP: 81.00 Mid division, 7th halfway, pushed along to briefly go 5th over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra from over 1f out 1st Breezy Zoff ( G F Carroll 134 ) 2nd Asisaid ( J M Sheridan 134 ) 1.75L 3rd Skontonovski ( A Caffrey 137 , Cd 134 ) 3.00L 8th Man Is King ( W Joyce 125 , Cd 130 ) 8.75L See full results | W Joyce 56.7kg, Cd 59kg 8.75L | 8 (15) |
| Leopardstown 10-Apr-24 1810m HEAVY R8 Hcp (of $9,000) Barrier 19, Winning Time: 02:13.240, SP: 80/1 Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened and eased, completely tailed off 1st Saffronandblue ( R P Whelan 128 ) 2nd Angel On Fire ( C J Macredmond 129 ) 2.25L 3rd So Messi ( D Mcmonagle 126 ) 0.30L 13th Man Is King ( D E Sheehy 126 , Cd 0 ) 0.00L See full results | D E Sheehy 57.2kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 13 (15) |
| Naas 25-Mar-24 1410m HEAVY R7 Hcp (of $10,501) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.840, SP: 34.00 Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 5th 2f out, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, eased final 100 yards 1st Master Garvey ( R Whearty 131 ) 2nd Spring Collection ( M W Hassett 127 ) 0.20L 3rd Chicago Storm ( B M Coen 142 ) 5.00L 8th Man Is King ( C Byrne 127 , Cd 137 ) 6.75L See full results | C Byrne 57.6kg, Cd 62.1kg 6.75L | 8 (13) |
| Dundalk 17-Feb-24 1610m GOOD R2 Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Claiming Race (of $10,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.610, SP: 101.00 Slowly into stride and in rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor 1st Ransom ( D King 142 ) 2nd May Night ( J M Sheridan 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Allo Arry ( R P Cleary 124 ) 1.50L 9th Man Is King ( J Cleary 124 , Cd 131 ) 9.50L See full results | J Cleary 56.2kg, Cd 59.4kg 9.50L | 9 (12) |
| Dundalk 13-Jan-24 1610m GOOD R6 Hcp $200 (of $9,998) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.230, SP: 29.00 Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and closer in 6th on inner 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra 1st Cousin Shay ( S Rutledge 125 ) 2nd Zero Fighter ( D E Sheehy 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Zahee ( K G Kennedy 134 ) 0.50L 6th Man Is King ( J Cleary 124 , Cd 131 ) 3.25L See full results | J Cleary 56.2kg, Cd 59.4kg 3.25L | 6 (13) |
| Dundalk 21-Dec-23 1410m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.270, SP: 34.00 In rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 10th over 1f out, kept on without threatening 1st Tynamite ( L T Mcateer 126 ) 2nd Irish Rumour ( C T Keane 138 ) 0.20L 3rd Saoirses Lulaby ( C D Hayes 126 ) 2.25L 7th Man Is King ( J Cleary 126 , Cd 133 ) 5.75L See full results | J Cleary 57.2kg, Cd 60.3kg 5.75L | 7 (14) |
| Dundalk 14-Dec-23 1410m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $9,998) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.370, SP: 29.00 Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression 1st Bride Tree ( J Cleary 127 ) 2nd Chica Power ( C M Hogan 135 ) 1.75L 3rd Dromantine ( N G Mccullagh 140 ) 1.00L 8th Man Is King ( D E Sheehy 124 , Cd 127 ) 5.50L See full results | D E Sheehy 56.2kg, Cd 57.6kg 5.50L | 8 (14) |
| Dundalk 16-Nov-23 1410m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:27.650, SP: 126.00 Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor 1st Mullacash Buzz ( O Mcsweeney 130 ) 2nd Little Keilee ( S T Mccullagh 138 ) 0.15L 3rd Hero Of The Hour ( J Kearney 127 ) 1.50L 10th Man Is King ( C Byrne 119 , Cd 129 ) 5.25L See full results | C Byrne 54kg, Cd 58.5kg 5.25L | 10 (14) |
| Dundalk 04-Nov-23 1610m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $6,300) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:40.310, SP: 80/1 Dwelt, soon tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened 1st Feature This ( S B Kelly 132 ) 2nd Skontonovski ( D E Sheehy 141 ) 0.15L 3rd What Adaay ( J Kearney 126 ) 2.50L 12th Man Is King ( C D Maxwell 124 , Cd 0 ) 13.50L See full results | C D Maxwell 56.2kg, Cd 0 13.50L | 12 (13) |
| Dundalk 07-Oct-23 1410m GOOD R6 Md (of $7,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:27.170, SP: 125/1 Held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, never a factor 1st Jack Red Cloud ( B M Coen 134 ) 2nd Local Girl ( W J Lee 129 ) 1.25L 3rd One Boss ( N M Crosse 129 ) 0.50L 10th Man Is King ( J Cleary 136 , Cd 0 ) 9.75L See full results | J Cleary 61.7kg, Cd 0 9.75L | 10 (11) |
| Gowran Park 24-May-23 1610m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:42.010, SP: 34.00 Prominent, led halfway, headed entering straight, ridden and weakened 2f out 1st Shona Mea ( S T Mccullagh 137 ) 2nd Super Cub ( J M Sheridan 142 ) 0.30L 3rd Plugged In ( N M Crosse 124 ) 2.25L 12th Man Is King ( D E Sheehy 124 ) 10.50L See full results | D E Sheehy 56.2kg 10.50L | 12 (16) |
| Curragh 16-Apr-23 1210m HEAVY R8 Hcp (of $14,999) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:22.940, SP: 26.00 Rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, weakened 1st Midnight Fire ( C D Hayes 140 ) 2nd Tall Story ( M P Sheehy 134 ) 1.75L 3rd Golden Spangle ( L T Mcateer 128 ) 0.15L 20th Man Is King ( S Foley 124 ) 16.50L See full results | S Foley 56.2kg 16.50L | 20 (23) |
| Curragh 23-Oct-22 1010m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $12,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.220, SP: 17.00 Rear of mid-division in centre, lost place and ridden under 2f out, weakened over 1f out 1st Sounds Of Spring ( N G Mccullagh 133 ) 2nd Cnodian ( J Maye 136 ) 0.75L 3rd Hot Whispers ( W M Lordan 119 ) 2.75L 12th Man Is King ( D E Sheehy 119 , Cd 122 ) 23.75L | D E Sheehy 54kg, Cd 55.3kg 23.75L | 12 (14) |
| Fairyhouse 20-Sep-22 1210m GOOD R8 HcpNHF (of $10,000) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:12.850, SP: 26.00 Mid-division, dropped towards rear and under pressure halfway, effort and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no danger 1st Kuwait Direction ( G M Ryan 124 ) 2nd Company Keeping ( D P Mcdonogh 125 ) 0.30L 3rd Rocky Dreams ( J M Sheridan 139 ) 1.25L 11th Man Is King ( N Crosse 124 , Cd 127 ) 4.50L See full results | N Crosse 56.2kg, Cd 57.6kg 4.50L | 11 (18) |
| Roscommon 30-Aug-22 1460m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:32.920, SP: 8.50 Prominent, pulled hard, ridden entering straight, weakened 1st Mullacash Buzz ( J Cleary 138 ) 2nd Soyounique ( C T Keane 141 ) 1.50L 3rd Basia ( C D Hayes 119 ) 2.25L 13th Man Is King ( N G Mccullagh 128 ) 11.50L See full results | N G Mccullagh 58.1kg 11.50L | 13 (15) |
| Naas 02-Jul-22 1190m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $11,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:15.050, SP: 41.00 Went right and bumped rival from stalls, soon rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, never a factor 1st Born Invincible ( D Mcmonagle 124 ) 2nd Eleuthera ( J M Sheridan 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Breakfast Club ( M P Sheehy 129 ) 0.30L UPL Man Is King ( C J Macredmond 129 ) 7.25L See full results | C J Macredmond 58.5kg 7.25L | UPD (16) |
| Fairyhouse 11-Jun-22 1210m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $11,000) Barrier 21, Winning Time: 01:13.300, SP: 41.00 Towards rear and pushed along in 16th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, some modest late headway 1st Areille ( W J Lee 140 ) 2nd Jupiter Express ( J M Sheridan 135 ) 0.50L 3rd Super Cub ( J J Doyle 138 ) 2.50L UPL Man Is King ( N G Mccullagh 130 ) 11.75L See full results | N G Mccullagh 59kg 11.75L | UPD (17) |
| Gowran Park 25-May-22 1410m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $11,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:29.640, SP: 51.00 Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened 1st Bells On Her Toes ( A J Slattery 136 ) 2nd Bantry ( C T Keane 128 ) 0.30L 3rd Coumshingaun ( W M Lordan 137 ) 1.00L UPL Man Is King ( N G Mccullagh 129 ) 8.50L See full results | N G Mccullagh 58.5kg 8.50L | UPD (15) |
| Curragh 02-May-22 1210m SOFT R8 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.150, SP: 50/1 Always towards rear 1st Midnight Fire ( D P Mcdonogh 138 ) 2nd Elanora ( W J Lee 140 ) 0.75L 3rd Inishmot Prince ( J J G Ryan 134 ) 0.50L 18th Man Is King ( N G Mccullagh 122 , Cd 0 ) 14.50L See full results | N G Mccullagh 55.3kg, Cd 0 14.50L | 18 (23) |
| Curragh 26-Oct-21 1210m GOOD R2 CLMd (of $16,500) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:17.760, SP: 300/1 Tracked leaders, disputed 5th halfway, soon effort, no extra inside final furlong 1st Belle Fourche ( L F Roche 128 ) 2nd New York City ( W M Lordan 133 ) 0.30L 3rd Melnik ( G F Carroll 133 ) 1.25L 8th Man Is King ( N G Mccullagh 133 , Cd 0 ) 8.25L | N G Mccullagh 60.3kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 8 (17) |
| Naas 17-Oct-21 1190m SOFT R2 CLMd (of $15,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.320, SP: 125/1 Raced in 3rd early, pushed along after halfway and switched right, no extra from over 1f out 1st Pearle D'or ( C D Hayes 131 ) 2nd El Magnifique ( L F Roche 131 ) 2.25L 3rd Lucky San Jore ( S Foley 131 ) 1.00L 8th Man Is King ( N G Mccullagh 131 , Cd 0 ) 12.50L | N G Mccullagh 59.4kg, Cd 0 12.50L | 8 (11) |
| Cork 28-Sep-21 1210m SOFT R1 CLMd (of $15,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.550, SP: 250/1 Chased leaders, ridden and no extra 2f out 1st Pirate Jenny ( C T Keane 128 ) 2nd Hotel Wren ( D Mcmonagle 133 ) 1.25L 3rd Dancing Rebel ( W J Lee 128 ) 2.00L 11th Man Is King ( S T Mccullagh 133 , Cd 0 ) 19.50L | S T Mccullagh 60.3kg, Cd 0 19.50L | 11 (14) |
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