Our Dundalk racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 23rd April 2026. The action gets underway at 17:10 and runs through to 20:15, with going reported as Standard (Polytrack).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Stone Bear boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Jamie Orr has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 10 rides, William Delahunty’s yard sends out runners with a 23.08% 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 | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 47.83% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 32 | 5 | 15.63% | 50% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 76 | 7 | 9.21% | 44.74% |
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 38 | 3 | 7.89% | 36.84% |
17:10 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Race Details: 5f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a tidy little Dundalk maiden rather than a weak opener, with the market understandably centring on Namiid and Real Encounter. Both bring the strongest ratings into it, but there’s a bit of depth underneath them too, with Aughlish already twice placed and Falcon Queen far from dismissed after another solid effort. Over 5f here, sharpness and track position matter, so the draw and early pace will count for plenty. Namiid has the inside berth and sets a fair standard on last season’s juvenile form, while Real Encounter arrives off a clear career-best when second. It is not an impossible puzzle, but it’s competitive enough that taking the short one on blindly would be dangerous.
Top Selections
1. Real Encounter – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 44-2 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 69
Real Encounter appeals most because she brings the best recent piece of form and already looks well up to winning an ordinary maiden of this type. That latest second was a step forward on anything she showed at two, and a Topspeed of 69 is comfortably the strongest figure in the field. Mrs John Harrington’s runners tend to know their job around here, and Shane Foley is an ideal man to have aboard in a sharp 5f contest where timing is everything. At 2/1 with Bet365, she is no giveaway, but she still makes more appeal than an odds-on or near-odds-on alternative. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Aughlish – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Ms Claire O’Connell | Form: 33 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 51
Aughlish looks the value each-way play if you want to get against the obvious pair at the head of the market. She has done little wrong in two starts, finishing third on both occasions, and that level of consistency is often worth plenty in a Dundalk maiden where a few still have questions to answer. Her rating of 80 puts her firmly in the mix, and the Topspeed figure says she is not just picking up pieces late. The draw in 10 is not ideal over this trip, but if Declan McDonogh can slot her in and get cover, she has the profile of one who can easily hit the frame again at 17/2 with Bet365. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Real Encounter is the win play after that improved second and on the strength of her rating and Topspeed edge. For an each-way punt, Aughlish makes plenty of sense given her solid placed form and fair price. Namiid is the obvious danger from stall 1 and is hard to leave out of calculations, while Falcon Queen also has enough ability to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Barbie | 40/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Call The Cavalry | 11/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Eager Lad | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Namiid | 6/5 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Atallah | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Aughlish | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Falcon Queen | 17/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Frosted Sky | 22/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Real Encounter | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
17:45 – Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 3yo sprint handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the obvious pair in Baby Basma and Gosford Queen. Baby Basma has the plum inside draw and Colin Keane booked, while Stone Bear arrives here off a win and is clearly thriving for Ross O’Sullivan. Plushy is another with solid recent Dundalk form and may be the one to give the principals most to think about if the race is run to suit. The slight question with a few of these is whether they are well enough treated now the handicapper has had a look, and over 5f at Dundalk the margins are usually tight. Tricky enough, but not impenetrable.
Top Selections
1. Baby Basma – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: E J O’Neill | Form: 1-4 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 37
There is a lot to like here. She won on debut, returned with a perfectly respectable fourth, and now goes into handicap company from stall 1 with Colin Keane taking over, which is not a booking to ignore around Dundalk in a sharp 5f. An opening mark of 71 looks workable rather than harsh, especially for a filly who still has only limited miles on the clock. In a race where several have shown their hand already, she appeals as the one with a bit more upside than most. At 3/1 she is no giveaway, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Plushy – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 060-23 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 56
Plushy looks the value play if you want an each-way angle. Those last two runs, finishing second and third, suggest he is coming to the boil nicely, and the Topspeed figure of 56 is one of the better numbers in the line-up. Gavin Cromwell’s runner has already shown he can be competitive off this sort of mark and does not need to find a dramatic chunk of improvement to hit the frame again. Draw 7 is not ideal, but it is manageable if Gary Carroll can get him into a handy rhythm early. At 11/2, he makes obvious appeal as a solid each-way punt in a 10-runner race.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Baby Basma is the win play, chiefly because the draw, jockey booking and unexposed profile all point the right way. Plushy is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, with recent form that reads well in the context of this race. Stone Bear is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Gosford Queen is respected if strong in the betting on her return.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Bear | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Baby Basma | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Plushy | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Love Bomb | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Subiaco | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hooves Your Daddy | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Luminessa | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Gosford Queen | 10/3 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Lady Landhort | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Boston Max | 10/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
18:15 – New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary 3yo mile handicap rather than a deep one, but that doesn’t make it straightforward. Queen Leila sets the standard on ratings and topspeed and arrives off a respectable fourth, so she’s the obvious one. Push Harder has a low draw and some decent juvenile Dundalk form, while Caoilte is another who could do better now settling into handicaps. There are a few lurking at prices too, notably Wedding Year, who shaped with more encouragement last time, and Cause I Like You, who isn’t badly treated if putting it all together. In truth, this feels like the type of race where track position and who handles the mile best will decide matters more than raw class.
Top Selections
1. Queen Leila – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane B Kelly | Trainer: Noel C Kelly | Form: 7-2784 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 65
She’s the percentage call. Queen Leila brings the best recent figures into the race, is rated 68, and her topspeed of 65 is a fair marker in this company. That latest fourth suggested she’s holding her form well enough, and unlike a few of these, she has at least been knocking on the door rather than merely hinting. Stall 6 is perfectly workable and this mile around Dundalk should suit if Shane Kelly can get her into a smooth rhythm. At 5/2 she’s hardly thrown in, but in a race lacking depth she makes most appeal as the runner with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Wedding Year – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 0005-4 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 54
Wedding Year is the one at a price who makes some each-way appeal. The bare form figures don’t leap off the page, but that comeback fourth was a step in the right direction and hinted there might be a bit more to come now returned to action. Off 58, she doesn’t need to find masses in a race of this nature, and Chris Hayes is a notable booking for a yard that can ready one for this venue. Drawn 7, she’ll need things to fall right, but 8/1 looks fair enough if building on that latest effort. She’s not bombproof, but she’s exactly the sort to outrun her odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Queen Leila is the win play because she has the strongest overall profile and sets the clearest standard on both rating and recent form. Wedding Year is the each-way punt at the prices after a more encouraging reappearance. Push Harder and Caoilte are the obvious dangers if returning improved, while Cause I Like You is not one to dismiss completely.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caoilte | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Brave Approach | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Queen Leila | 5/2 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Elora Prince | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cause I Like You | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Beau Army | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Keskon | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Push Harder | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Wedding Year | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Cause I Like You |
| The Irish Sun | Wedding Year |
18:45 – View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is the sort of Dundalk mile handicap that can make fools of plenty, with several of these arriving on workable marks and not much separating the principals. Comfort Line has been knocking on the door and brings solid recent placed form, while Master Garvey is well berthed in stall 1 and looks nicely treated at the weights. Cosmic Force is interesting after shaping better lately and his Topspeed figure is one of the standout numbers in the field, while Desert Of The Sea has been running consistently enough to enter the argument again. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is a proper betting heat, and positioning round here over a mile could be the thing that settles it.
Top Selections
1. Master Garvey – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Joseph Anthony Murray | Form: 0-4538 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 58
There is enough here to think Master Garvey can go very close. Stall 1 is an obvious plus around Dundalk over this trip, and he gets in with just 122, which makes him immediately appealing in a race where several of the better-fancied runners are carrying plenty more. His recent form does not scream certainty, but the 4 and 5 in his profile this year suggest he has been running well enough to strike in a contest of this standard. Declan McDonogh is a notable booking for a horse who should get a tidy, economical trip from the inside draw, and 11/2 looks a fair price rather than a giveaway. Bet: WIN
2. Cosmic Force – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Adam Caffrey | Trainer: Keith Henry Clarke | Form: 08-663 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 62
Cosmic Force makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race lacking a standout. He is a 4yo with a bit more scope than many of these exposed older handicappers, and that latest third hinted that he is coming to the boil. The Topspeed mark of 62 is the best in the line-up, which matters in this sort of modest all-weather handicap, and he is another carrying a handy racing weight at 126. The draw in 10 is not ideal, but if Adam Caffrey can get him settled and slot in, he has the figures to outrun 15/2. In a race full of runners with questions attached, he looks the value each-way play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Master Garvey is the win play from a perfect inside stall and a very workable weight, while Cosmic Force is the each-way punt given his recent uptick in form and strong Topspeed figure. Comfort Line is the obvious danger after a string of solid efforts, and Desert Of The Sea is another who would not surprise if getting involved late.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Line | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Rampage | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Imperial Fighter | 12/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Roman Harry | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sonoma Sunset | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Famous Enough | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mullacash Buzz | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Force | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Desert Of The Sea | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Bang Po | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Master Garvey | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Sonoma Sunset |
19:15 – Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Maiden
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary 3yo maiden rather than a deep one, and it may not take a star to win it. Aidan O’Brien’s Druids Glen sets the standard on what we’ve seen, having already shown useful enough form in two starts, while Joseph O’Brien newcomer Changing Lanes is respected from stall 1 given the strength of that yard in these races. Mendez also enters the argument after a promising fourth and has the highest rating in the field, so there is no shortage of plausible contenders at the head of the market. Behind them, Bay Of Stars and I Hope You Dance could improve for this trip, but both need to step forward. In truth, it looks a race where normal progression should decide matters.
Top Selections
1. Druids Glen – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 56- | Rating: 72 | Topspeed:
Druids Glen is the percentage call. He shaped with more promise on his second start than the bare finishing position suggests and, crucially, already has a bit of experience under his belt in a race where one or two key rivals are still learning on the job or starting out altogether. The step up to 1m4f looks a sensible move, and this doesn’t appear the strongest maiden Dundalk will stage this spring. Wayne Lordan is an eye-catching booking, and with the Ballydoyle team represented, he is going to be hard to oppose if improving as expected from two to three. At 7/4, he is short enough, but still the most solid option.
Bet: WIN
2. Mendez – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Nathan Crosse | Trainer: Chris Timmons | Form: 4 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 61
Mendez makes plenty of each-way appeal in a seven-runner field. He did enough when fourth on debut to think he can build on it, and that run leaves him with a rating of 76, the highest in the line-up. That immediately gives him a serious chance if he takes the normal step forward for experience. The Topspeed figure of 61 is also one of the more persuasive pieces of evidence on offer here, especially in a race lacking depth. He may not have the fashionable connections of the two O’Brien runners, but 9/2 looks a fair working price for a colt with a solid platform and obvious scope to improve over this longer trip.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Druids Glen is the straightforward win play, as he brings the most convincing established form and should be suited by this test. For an each-way punt, Mendez looks the value on the back of a promising debut and his rating gives him a proper chance of hitting the frame at the very least. Changing Lanes is the obvious danger on debut, while Bay Of Stars could improve plenty from first start to second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Of Stars | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Bell Ex Too | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Changing Lanes | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Druids Glen | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Mendez | 9/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sir Trancealot | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| I Hope You Dance | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Druids Glen |
19:45 – DundalkStadium.com Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a proper Dundalk staying handicap rather than a soft touch, with several of these arriving in good nick and only small margins between the principals on official figures. Rock Of Ireland has done little wrong in two runs this year and is rightly prominent in the market, while Sir Callisto comes here on the back of a win and still looks on the upgrade at this trip. Beauparc, Voice Of Reason and Drucker all bring solid recent all-weather form too, so there is depth to the race and no hiding place from a poor draw or a messy passage. San Andreas is the old warrior in the line-up and can never be dismissed around here, but this feels a race where recent momentum and a bit of tactical sharpness will decide it. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Sir Callisto – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Robbie Colgan | Trainer: A J Martin | Form: 956-31 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 65
Sir Callisto looks the percentage call. He returned with a solid third and then got the job done last time, suggesting this 1m4f handicap setup is playing to his strengths now. The mark of 91 still looks workable for a horse who may just be finding his groove after a mixed spell, and A J Martin’s runners tend to be worth noting when they start building momentum. Robbie Colgan is a positive booking for a race that could become tactical, and at 7/2 he is not exactly a giveaway, but he still makes more appeal than most of these because his profile is moving the right way. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Voice Of Reason – 6/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo | Trainer: William Delahunty | Form: 3-1225 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 86
Voice Of Reason is the each-way angle in a race where consistency counts for plenty. His recent form figures tell the story: he has been knocking on the door in this sphere and the Topspeed figure of 86 is one of the standout numbers in the field. He is not thrown in off 94, but he has been holding his level well and a repeat of those runner-up efforts would put him firmly in the mix again. Drawn in 3, he should get a sensible trip if things break evenly, and 6/1 looks fair enough in a race where some of the shorter ones have less room for error than the market suggests. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sir Callisto is the win play because he arrives as a progressive sort over this trip and still looks capable of better. Voice Of Reason makes plenty of appeal as the each-way punt from a good draw with reliable recent form. The obvious dangers are Rock Of Ireland, who is thriving, and Beauparc, while San Andreas would be no surprise at all if he rolled back the years.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont St Michel | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Hollys Graces | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| San Andreas | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Beauparc | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Voice Of Reason | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Drucker | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sir Callisto | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Wandering Rocks | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Liberate | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Of Ireland | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| La Dame Blanche | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Wandering Rocks |
20:15 – Racing Again May 26th Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a very typical late-evening Dundalk handicap: plenty with bits and pieces of form, but not many you would call bombproof. Copper Craft heads the market after shaping with promise here last year and he has the profile of a 4yo who could still have a little room to manoeuvre from 61. Jawhary is the obvious solid yardstick after a recent second and is entitled to be thereabouts again, while Electric Beauty arrives off a disappointing effort but had been knocking on the door prior to that. Doctor Grace is another with enough Dundalk-style form to get involved if things fall right. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky little puzzle all the same, with the draw, pace and willingness to see out the trip likely to sort them out.
Top Selections
1. Copper Craft – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 00034- | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 52
He is hardly thrown in, but Copper Craft makes plenty of appeal in a race where the standard is modest and a lightly-raced 4yo can still improve past exposed handicappers. His closing third and fourth in his final two runs last year suggested he was getting the idea, and stall 3 is no bad place to operate from around here if W J Lee can hold a handy position. There are older, battle-hardened rivals in here, but not many with his scope. At 3/1 with Bet365, he is no giveaway, though he still looks the percentage call in a race lacking standout quality. Bet: WIN
2. Doctor Grace – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sam Coen | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 280495 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 63
Doctor Grace is not the easiest horse to catch right, but his best figures give him a squeak and that 10/1 with Paddy Power looks fair for an each-way play in a 12-runner handicap. He has the highest topspeed number in the field, is well enough treated off 58 if reproducing his better Dundalk efforts, and he does not need to improve a stone to hit the frame here. Adrian McGuinness also runs the favourite, so this one may be a little overlooked in the market, but he has more going for him than his bare form figures might suggest. He is the sort who can sneak into this late if the race collapses. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Copper Craft is the win bet because he has the right profile for this grade and may still be ahead of his mark. Doctor Grace is the each-way option at double-figure odds in a race where plenty have doubts and four places are on offer. Jawhary is the obvious danger if repeating his latest second, while Electric Beauty could bounce back if forgiving that last run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Beauty | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Yup Bro | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Wind | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ferrari Desert | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Fine Print | 16/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Jawhary | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Doctor Grace | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| If Dora Could | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Barretstown | 17/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Copper Craft | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Luck | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Tara Power | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Doctor Grace |
Dundalk Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Bear | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Sir Callisto | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Voice Of Reason | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 77.78% |
| Lady Landhort | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Brave Approach | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Orr | 10 | 2 | 20% | 30% |
| Colin Keane | 902 | 150 | 16.63% | 45.01% |
| Reese Holohan | 71 | 10 | 14.08% | 30.99% |
| Ronan Whelan | 645 | 89 | 13.8% | 38.45% |
| Adam Caffrey | 479 | 58 | 12.11% | 37.16% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Dundalk:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Delahunty | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 53.85% |
| A P O’Brien | 810 | 185 | 22.84% | 47.78% |
| Daniel James Murphy | 150 | 23 | 15.33% | 34% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 925 | 128 | 13.84% | 36.65% |
| Edward Lynam | 1082 | 144 | 13.31% | 41.87% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Dundalk racing tips for Thursday 23rd April 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 Thursday 23rd April 2026 goes off at 17:10, 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 17:10 through to 20:15.
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