Our Dundalk racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 18th September 2026. The action gets underway at 17:25 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as Standard (Polytrack).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Celtic Druid boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Jamie Orr has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 12 rides, Robson De Aguiar’s yard sends out runners with a 24.07% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Dundalk
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Dundalk over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 53.85% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 24 | 4 | 16.67% | 45.83% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 32 | 5 | 15.63% | 50% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 77 | 8 | 10.39% | 46.75% |
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | 35% |
17:25 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race
Race Details: 5f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is only a six-runner juvenile sprint, but it is not lacking depth. Robson De Aguiar fields the two highest-rated runners in Force Noir and Supreme Lord, and that pair set the standard on official figures. Force Noir arrives off a disappointing duck egg after winning his middle start, while Supreme Lord also has a question to answer after finishing seventh last time despite scoring before that. Hanney Boy brings the most exposed profile and has been competing honestly, while Walk On Harry comes here on the back of a win and could easily have more to offer. In a small field over 5f around Dundalk, tactical speed and a clean break will matter plenty. It looks a proper little contest rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Supreme Lord – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor | Trainer: Robson De Aguiar | Form: 35517 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed:
I’m inclined to forgive Supreme Lord his latest seventh because his profile still makes plenty of appeal in a race of this nature. He had got off the mark the run before, and that piece of winning form reads well enough in the context of this field, especially for a colt who still looks capable of stepping forward again. The draw in stall 6 is not ideal in a sharp 5f, but if Donagh O’Connor gets him into a rhythm early, his class should come through. At 9/2 he’d be a steal; even at 9/4 with Bet365 he still makes plenty of appeal as the one with the strongest upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Walk On Harry – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 831 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed:
Walk On Harry looks the value alternative and makes obvious each-way appeal in a race where not much separates the main players. His form figures are heading the right way, and that recent win suggested he is beginning to understand the job now. An opening mark of 87 does not look harsh, particularly against rivals who have already shown a few chinks. Henry De Bromhead is not throwing him in here for the scenery, and Ronan Whelan should have him handily placed from stall 5. Available at 9/2 with Bet365, he appeals as the progressive sort in the line-up and is the one I would want on side if the favourite underperforms again.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Supreme Lord is the win play, with his earlier success giving him the most persuasive piece of recent form in a race where several arrive with something to prove. Walk On Harry is the each-way punt at a fairer price, especially as he looks open to more progress. Force Noir is the obvious danger from the inside draw, while Hanney Boy is solid but may again find one or two too sharp.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force Noir | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Hanney Boy | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Supreme Lord | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Walk On Harry | 9/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Cyclone Code | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Monologue | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:00 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden
Race Details: 6f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a proper Dundalk juvenile maiden rather than a weak sales-race cast-off, with several bringing solid enough form and a couple of interesting newcomers adding to the intrigue. Kindacan sets the standard on bare form after a promising debut third and is understandably short, while Tavernise also shaped with plenty of promise first time and gets in here with a handy racing weight. Arrowstock has been knocking on the door without quite landing a blow, and The Pipeman has shown enough in two starts to suggest he can be competitive again. There are also unexposed types like Value Pending and Spirit Of The Nite, but in truth this feels like a race where the market leaders have earned their place. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Kindacan – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 3 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed:
Kindacan looks the one they all have to beat. A debut third is often the right starting point in these 2yo maidens, and an opening mark of 90 tells you that effort was no ordinary introduction. J P Murtagh’s juveniles usually come forward for the experience, and Ben Coen is exactly the sort you want on a well-fancied youngster at Dundalk. Drawn 12 in a big field over 6f is not ideal, but class can smooth over that concern if he breaks cleanly and travels. At 13/8 he is no giveaway, but he has the strongest form in the book and is hard to oppose on what we know. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tavernise – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 5 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed:
Tavernise appeals as the each-way play because that debut fifth may read a little better than it looks at first glance. An opening rating of 87 gives him a very solid platform in this company, and he carries just 125, which is no bad thing in a race full of unexposed 2yos. Ross O’Sullivan can place one to good effect around here, and if Tavernise sharpens up as expected for that first run, he should be firmly in the mix. The 7/2 is hardly flying under the radar, but in a 14-runner race with three places on offer, he makes plenty of appeal as a straightforward each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Kindacan is the win bet because he brings the standout piece of form and looks the likeliest improver. Tavernise is the each-way option in a race where a place has real value. Arrowstock is the obvious danger on experience, while The Pipeman and Value Pending are the two at slightly bigger prices who could easily outrun their odds.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pipeman | 9/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Thumama Glory | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Always Magic | 12/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cat Blade | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Tio Joao | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Arrowstock | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Kindacan | 13/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Forest Moon | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Value Pending | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Spirit Of The Nite | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jubel | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Tavernise | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Fiery Anne | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Moyanna Castle | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Friday Night Lights Are Back At Dundalk Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
A full field of 17 for a 7f Dundalk handicap usually means traffic problems, draw arguments and a fair bit of second-guessing, and this looks no different. Kc Bear heads the market and is certainly weighted to go well as a 3yo off 73, but stall 15 asks a question in a race where track position can matter plenty. Send Harry has solid claims from a low draw, while Free Solo arrives on the back of a better run and Faoladh comes here after winning two starts back before disappointing last time. There are plenty with bits and pieces of form, but not many arrive bombproof. That makes this more of a tricky punting heat than a strong race, and value could be the angle rather than latching onto the obvious one.
Top Selections
1. Send Harry – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton | Trainer: Miss Evanna McCutcheon | Form: 624950 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed:
Send Harry is the one I keep coming back to. His recent form figures are not especially pretty, but that doesn’t tell the whole story in these Dundalk handicaps, and stall 3 is a definite plus in a big field over this trip. He’s running off 77 yet carries only 137, and that balance makes him very interesting if able to hold a handy spot early. This isn’t a race full of relentless improvers, and a lot of his rivals have questions to answer too. At 11/2 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than some of the shorter ones because he has the draw, the rating and enough previous evidence to suggest he can be very competitive. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Una Matata – 16/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 635067 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 49
Una Matata is not the obvious one on bare recent form, but there’s enough here to think he could outrun his price in a race where plenty are tightly matched. Drawn in stall 1, he should get every chance to save ground, and in a 17-runner contest that can be half the battle at Dundalk. He’s on a workable mark of 77 and his best efforts put him firmly in the each-way conversation. Adrian McGuinness runners in these all-weather handicaps are rarely ones to ignore, and 16/1 with Paddy Power looks a fair each-way punt when so many of the market principals have wider stalls or shakier profiles than their odds imply. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Send Harry is the win play from a good low draw in a race where position could be crucial. For an each-way alternative, Una Matata makes appeal at a bigger price from stall 1 and looks capable of sneaking into the four places. Kc Bear is the obvious danger on ability and weight, while Free Solo also enters the reckoning if building on his latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faoladh | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Smoke Them Out | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Thaloria | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 13/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Mehman | 11/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Slight Of Foot | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Send Harry | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Battle Borne | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| In A Hurry | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Una Matata | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mickey The Steel | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| The Bear Trap | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Wing | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Zheleznaya Dama | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Kc Bear | 9/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Free Solo | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Prince Andorra | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| My Shayla | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Una Matata |
19:00 – SIS, Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a proper Dundalk handicap puzzle with 17 runners and no shortage of plausible angles. Perfect Judgement and Starflow dominate the head of the market for good reason, the former bringing solid recent placed form and the latter arriving on the back of a win from stall 1. Behind them, horses like Usuario Amigo, Famous Enough and Kitty Bear have bits of form that make them dangerous in a race of this nature, while Storm Eric is better than his price suggests if things fall right. It doesn’t look a deep race in quality terms, but it is a very competitive one, and track position plus a clean passage will count for plenty around here.
Top Selections
1. Perfect Judgement – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: P J F Murphy | Form: 775025 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed:
Perfect Judgement is the percentage call. He has been knocking on the door, and that recent sequence of 0-2-5 tells you he is holding his form well enough in this grade. Stall 5 is a perfectly workable draw for a mile here, and a mark of 62 looks fair rather than punitive given the level he has been competing at. In a race packed with inconsistent types, he makes more appeal than most because his recent efforts have at least been honest and repeatable. At 10/3 he is not exactly hiding from the assessor or the market, but he is still the one I’d want on side. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Usuario Amigo – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Richard John O’Brien | Form: 009703 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed:
Usuario Amigo looks the each-way value. The recent third suggests he may just be finding his level again, and off a mark of 60 he doesn’t need to improve much to get heavily involved in a race like this. W J Lee is a notable booking in this company and, while stall 12 is not ideal, he has the sort of profile that can be ridden to pick up late if the pace collapses. He is not as solid as the favourite, but in a 17-runner handicap you don’t need bombproof credentials for an each-way punt, just enough encouragement that the horse is coming to hand. At 8/1, he makes plenty of sense. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Perfect Judgement is the straightforward win play, as he brings the cleanest recent form into a race full of unreliable rivals. For an each-way alternative, Usuario Amigo appeals at the prices in a race where four places are on offer. The obvious danger is Starflow, who is unexposed and arrives off a win, while Famous Enough and Kitty Bear are others to keep in mind.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usuario Amigo | 8/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Beat The Devil | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Zabriskie Point | 9/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Judgement | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Angel Of Promise | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Famous Enough | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Limbocall | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Storm Eric | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Hot To Foxtrot | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Of The Sea | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Starflow | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Polanco | 66/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Manhattan Dandy | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Leannespour | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Jasmine Affanalis | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Kitty Bear | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Never Mind Me | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Perfect Judgement |
19:30 – Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a proper Dundalk staying handicap rather than a race packed with unexposed improvers, and that usually means recent track craft counts for plenty. Pavilion End arrives in solid nick after back-to-back placed efforts, while Nakasero comes here off a good second and looks fairly treated if building on that. Kilcrea Rock has already won this season and is respected, but he does have to bounce back from a lesser run last time. Diamond Exchange is capable of mixing it at this level, though his profile remains a touch hit-and-miss. Lower down the weights, Celtic Druid is not without hope if the race falls right. It is competitive, but not impossible to solve, and proven recent form around this trip makes most appeal.
Top Selections
1. Nakasero – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Adam Grant | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: -28892 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 27
Nakasero looks the percentage call. That latest second suggests he is knocking hard on the door, and a mark of 86 gives him every chance in a race where few arrive with much momentum. He has been holding his form reasonably well, and in an apprentice handicap I like siding with one who should travel and keep finding rather than a rogue talent with questions attached. The wide draw in 10 is not ideal, but over this trip at Dundalk it is far from a death sentence if Adam Grant can get him into a rhythm. Available at 4/1, he makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking a standout. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Pavilion End – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Coen | Trainer: Charles O’Brien | Form: 900233 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 51
Pavilion End is the each-way angle because his recent profile is rock-solid for this sort of contest. He has finished third on his last two starts and that consistency is worth plenty in a race featuring several runners who can throw in a flat one. From stall 4, Sam Coen should be able to secure a sensible position, and this 6yo has the look of one who will give his running again. He does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and there is a fair argument that he is one of the more reliable stayers in the field right now. At 4/1 he is no giveaway, but he still makes sense as the each-way play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nakasero is the win bet after that recent second hinted his turn is near. Pavilion End is the safer each-way punt given his back-to-back thirds and solid draw. The main danger is Kilcrea Rock, who is capable of better than his latest run, while Diamond Exchange also has enough ability to get involved if putting his best foot forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Exchange | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kilcrea Rock | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Nakasero | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Merlin The Wizard | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Pavilion End | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Daonethatgotaway | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Trishuli River | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Wandering Rocks | 20/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Druid | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Direct Approach | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Cozone | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
20:00 – BAR 1 Betting ‘Bet #10 Get #70’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is the sort of Dundalk handicap that can make fools of plenty, with 16 runners, a few drawn wide, and not much between a lot of them on official figures. Without Love is the obvious starting point as the market leader, having knocked on the door a few times before a lesser effort last time, while Doctor Grace has slipped to a workable mark if rediscovering any spark. The three-year-olds add interest too, notably Chloe’s Boy after that recent win and Aiteall from a yard you always note in this sphere. Still, it doesn’t look a deep race in quality terms and that can often reward a well-treated, uncomplicated type. Position and pace will matter, but so will willingness at the finish in what looks a properly trappy contest rather than a strong one.
Top Selections
1. Without Love – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Cian Hughes | Form: 022686 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed:
Without Love has been giving the impression that a race of this nature is within reach and I’m inclined to forgive that latest sixth rather than overreact to it. Earlier efforts reading 022 tell you plenty: this is a horse who has been running to a solid level in handicaps and a mark of 62 does not look beyond him at all. Drawn 5, he should be able to hold a sensible position around here, which is no small thing in a busy Dundalk field. Ben Coen is a notable booking and at 10/3 he is short enough in a 16-runner race, but still the one with the most persuasive overall profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Aiteall – 10/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 0500 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed:
Aiteall is not the straightforward option, but this is exactly the kind of runner who can outrun the bare form once switched into a handicap like this. Those four runs in maiden and novice company don’t read especially well on paper, yet a mark of 59 could easily underestimate him if there is any latent ability to bring out now tackling this trip in a big-field handicap. The draw in 15 is not ideal, so there is risk attached, but Joseph O’Brien’s runners at Dundalk always demand respect and J M Sheridan is more than capable of delivering a patient ride. At 10/1, he makes more appeal as a value each-way play than several exposed rivals around him. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Without Love is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet, especially from a handy middle draw. For a bit more juice, Aiteall is the each-way punt at double-figure odds in a race where plenty of these look exposed. Doctor Grace and Chloe’s Boy are obvious dangers if bouncing back or building on that latest win respectively.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Mind | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Syosset | 9/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Doctor Grace | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Suerte | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Anchors Away | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Wild Berries | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Aiteall | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Jazz Forever | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Without Love | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Whosethebestboy | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Coul Dore | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Onyeisi | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| He Knows When | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Signor Ferrari | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Alto Sax | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
20:30 – Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This doesn’t look the deepest maiden run at Dundalk this year and, on the face of it, Numantia sets a fair standard. Donnacha O’Brien’s filly has already shown a solid level of form with figures of 423 and an official mark of 82, which is comfortably the best in the line-up. Trustmore is the obvious threat after edging the right way with each start, while Ask Me Again has enough ability to get involved if this surface suits. Beyond that, you are into exposed older maidens like Coolnagrattan and Navy Guitar, who set a standard but don’t scream untapped upside. In truth, this looks more about whether the favourite runs to her mark than a fiendishly difficult puzzle, though there is still room for a value each-way angle underneath.
Top Selections
1. Numantia – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Harnett | Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | Form: 423 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed:
Numantia is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. She brings the best recent form, the highest rating in the field and, crucially, the profile of a filly who has already shown she can hold her own in stronger company than this. Those 423 figures tell a simple story: she has been running well, she has been learning, and she doesn’t need to improve much at all to win an ordinary Dundalk maiden. Drawn in 3, she should get a sensible trip, and Paddy Harnett won’t need to be reinventing the wheel. At 5/6 she is no hidden gem, but she looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Trustmore – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Stephen Thorne | Form: 7-564 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed:
Trustmore makes plenty of each-way appeal if you want to take on the market just a little. His profile is a lot more appealing than those of the exposed older maidens, and the latest fourth suggests he is beginning to put things together. A mark of 77 leaves him with a bit to find on Numantia, but not an impossible amount in a race where several rivals have either shown very little or look vulnerable from a win perspective. W J Lee is an eye-catching booking and stall 8 is no disaster over this trip at Dundalk. Available at 9/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt to chase the favourite home, and perhaps capitalise if she underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Numantia is the win play because she has the clearest form edge and sets the standard on 82. Trustmore is the each-way option at 9/2, with enough progression in his profile to hit the frame at least. Ask Me Again is the obvious danger if stepping forward again, while Navy Guitar could nick a place if the younger horses fail to fire.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ard Ri Na Heireann | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Coolnagrattan | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Navy Guitar | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Set To Win | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Ask Me Again | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Drummond Hill | 17/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Numantia | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Trustmore | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Brigids Charm | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Pattyandselma | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Vivere A Colori | 50/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
Dundalk Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Druid | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Una Matata | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 66.67% |
| Perfect Judgement | 16 | 4 | 25% | 31.25% |
| Thaloria | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Send Harry | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Orr | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Ronan Whelan | 662 | 91 | 13.75% | 38.22% |
| Reese Holohan | 74 | 10 | 13.51% | 31.08% |
| Adam Caffrey | 493 | 61 | 12.37% | 37.32% |
| W J Lee | 1494 | 169 | 11.31% | 37.15% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Dundalk:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robson De Aguiar | 54 | 13 | 24.07% | 44.44% |
| Stephen Thorne | 143 | 31 | 21.68% | 46.15% |
| David Geraghty | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 36.84% |
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 131 | 24 | 18.32% | 46.56% |
| Shane Crawley | 76 | 13 | 17.11% | 43.42% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Dundalk racing tips for Friday 18th September 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Dundalk today?
The first race at Dundalk on Friday 18th September 2026 goes off at 17:25, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Dundalk today?
The going at Dundalk is reported as Standard (Polytrack).
How many races are at Dundalk today?
There are 7 races on the card at Dundalk today, running from 17:25 through to 20:30.
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