Our Dundalk racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 26th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:07 and runs through to 20:18, with going reported as Standard (Polytrack).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Buddy Batt boasts a 42.86% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Jamie Orr has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 11 rides, Jack Foley’s yard sends out runners with a 27.27% 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% | 43.48% |
| 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 | 39 | 3 | 7.69% | 38.46% |
17:07 – Irishinjuredjockeys.com Optional Claiming Race
Race Details: 1m | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a pretty informative opening contest rather than a deep one, with The Liffey setting the standard on recent form and official figures. Denis Hogan runs two and, on paper at least, the market has every right to focus on the inside-drawn favourite after back-to-back wins before a respectable fifth. Independent Expert is the obvious stablemate threat on ratings, while Land Of The Giants has enough recent form to get involved if bouncing back from a poor one. There are a few lurkers lower down the weights, notably Wolfpack on his return and North Ocean from a powerful yard, but this still feels like a race where proven recent Dundalk effectiveness should count for plenty. Tricky enough for the places, not so tricky at the top.
Top Selections
1. The Liffey – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: -66115 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 63
He is the solid one here. A mark of 92 is comfortably the best in the field, and that recent sequence says plenty about where he is at right now: two wins on the spin before finishing fifth last time, which is hardly a disgrace in this grade. Stall 1 is another obvious plus around Dundalk over a mile, and Hogan’s horses tend to know their job in these claimers. At 13/8, he is not exactly hiding from the market, but nor does he look cramped given the gap in ratings and the strength of his recent profile. He is the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. North Ocean – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 4/6 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed:
This is the one at a price who makes some appeal for an each-way play. The form figures are sparse, but there was enough in those two runs to think he could still have a bit more to offer, and Joseph O’Brien is not a trainer to ignore when placing one in a race of this nature. He does have to overcome a wide draw in 10, which is the obvious concern, but the upside is that he is far less exposed than plenty of these exposed older handicappers and claimers. Available at 8/1, he looks the value to nick a place if building on what he has shown so far. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
The Liffey is the straightforward win bet and the percentage call in a race where his recent form and rating give him a clear edge. For a bit of value, North Ocean makes most appeal each-way in a field where several have questions to answer. The obvious danger is Independent Expert, while Land Of The Giants is capable of bouncing back if forgiven his latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ocean | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Yosemite Gold | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Albion Power | 12/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Independent Expert | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Liffey | 13/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Battle Borne | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Land Of The Giants | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ledger | 66/1 | 30/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Force | 28/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Wolfpack | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Imperial Fighter | 18/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
17:42 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden
Race Details: 7f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a pretty solid Dundalk maiden for the grade rather than a weak one to get excited about cheaply. Jamestown sets the standard on figures after back-to-back runner-up efforts and is the obvious one they all have to beat, but he is short enough in a 12-runner field where there are a few with more upside. Rayzera has also been knocking on the door and brings reliable placed form, while Nautic Star is an interesting returner for a yard well capable of readying one after a break. Of the less exposed types, Make The Tide is entitled to come on from his debut and could be the one at a bigger price. It is not impossible to solve, but there are enough plausible improvers to make it more than a one-horse race.
Top Selections
1. Jamestown – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke McAteer | Trainer: David Marnane | Form: 422 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 42
He is the percentage call. An official mark of 86 gives him a clear edge on what the field has actually achieved, and those last two seconds suggest his turn is near if he reproduces that level. Draw 4 is fine, Marnane has him thriving, and there is no mystery about trip or surface at this stage. The slight niggle is simply the price: around 10/11 in a maiden with 12 runners is no giveaway. Even so, he brings the strongest form line into the race and looks hard to oppose unless one of the unexposed types takes a sizeable step forward. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Make The Tide – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 8 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed:
This is the sort of each-way play that makes some appeal in a race dominated by a short-priced favourite. He was beaten on debut, but a mark of 71 suggests there was at least something to work with, and the McCreery yard is not one to judge too harshly off a first start. W J Lee is an eye-catching booking, and this 7f around Dundalk could suit much better now experience is banked. At 14/1, he does not need to be a world-beater to make the frame, and he is one of the few in here who could improve sharply from run one to run two. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jamestown is the win bet because he has the best established form and the highest rating in the field. For an each-way angle, Make The Tide appeals as the more interesting improver at a workable price in a race with three places on offer. The obvious dangers are Rayzera, who is very solid, and Nautic Star, who could easily step forward after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Emperor | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Henry Hudson | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Jamestown | 10/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Unidos | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Gilts | 50/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kirkland Sioux | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Make The Tide | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Mercier | 66/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Nautic Star | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rayzera | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Themis | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
18:17 – Moffett – The Competitive Edge Maiden
Race Details: 5f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a useful enough Dundalk maiden for the grade, with the market understandably circling around the three-year-olds who already have proper placed form in the book. Cool Azul sets the standard on a mark of 84 after back-to-back seconds and is the obvious one, but he is short enough in a race where a few others have claims of getting involved. Focaccia shaped with promise from stall 1 and could yet do better over this sharp 5f, while Sparky Sparky is not one to give up on despite a disappointing latest effort. Reposado brings the most solid exposed form among the older runners and should run his race again, but this feels more likely to be decided by which of the younger, less exposed sprinters finds a bit more improvement.
Top Selections
1. Cool Azul – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 22 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed:
He is hardly hiding from the assessor off 84 and that tells its own story in a maiden like this. Two runs, two seconds, and he already looks the most solid piece of form in the field. There is no mystery angle here: he has shown speed, he has shown consistency and he sets the clear standard among the three-year-olds. Draw 7 is no gift over 5f around Dundalk, but if Ronan Whelan can get him into a handy rhythm he should simply have too much class for these. At 2/1 he is no grand secret, but he is still the one they all have to beat. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Focaccia – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan | Trainer: J A Stack | Form: 37 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed:
Focaccia makes plenty of each-way appeal because there was enough in both starts to suggest he can be competitive in a race of this nature. His opening third hinted at ability and, while the seventh next time does not leap off the page, this sharper test and the inside draw could easily help him travel better and hold a position. Seamie Heffernan is the sort to make good use of stall 1 around here and this does not look an overly deep maiden outside the obvious principals. Available at 5/1, he looks the value alternative if you want to take on the favourite for place purposes. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cool Azul is the straightforward win play because his form is already stronger than most of these can match. For an each-way punt, Focaccia appeals at the prices from a handy inside berth and could improve enough to hit the frame. Reposado is the main danger for consistency, while Sparky Sparky is the one who could easily bounce back if forgiving that latest flop.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banshof | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Reposado | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Beach Barbie | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Auguste Gusteau | 28/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cool Azul | 2/1 | 9/5 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Lamar Canyon | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sparky Sparky | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Allirelandmaterial | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Aughlish | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Focaccia | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
18:48 – Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a proper Dundalk sprint handicap, deep enough to make you work for an opinion and tight enough that small margins from the stalls could decide plenty. Lethimfly heads the market after a promising return, while Arctic Steps arrives off the back of a win and still looks on the upgrade. Real Encounter is another 3yo with a feather weight and obvious appeal, and Buddy Batt has enough recent form to be on any shortlist despite a wide draw. Cuban Grey is dangerously well treated on old bits of form and has the best Topspeed figure in the field, but stall 13 is no gift over this sharp 5f. In truth, it is a tricky puzzle rather than a penalty kick, and getting the pace map right matters as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Arctic Steps – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Patrick McGettigan | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: -62251 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 65
Arctic Steps looks the solid answer in a race where a few of the market principals still have something to prove under pressure. He has been knocking on the door for a while, as that sequence of placed efforts suggests, and he got his head back in front last time in the manner of a horse thriving. A 4lb rise asks a question, but not an impossible one, and stall 6 gives him every chance to get involved without wasting energy. Ross O’Sullivan’s runner is uncomplicated, arrives in form and, at 6/1, makes more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals who are relying on potential rather than delivery. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Real Encounter – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 44-216 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 68
Real Encounter is the each-way play because he brings the profile of a lightly raced 3yo who could still have a bit in hand, and this sort of contest often rewards that angle at Dundalk. He won two starts ago and wasn’t disgraced when sixth last time, while racing off 87 here with just 131 on his back is clearly workable if he gets the breaks from stall 8. Shane Foley is a major plus in these sharp all-weather sprints, and the Harrington team know how to place one to nick a race like this. At 6/1, with four places on offer, he looks a sensible each-way punt in a race full of exposed older sprinters.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Arctic Steps is the win play as the one arriving in the best nick with a handy draw and fewer holes in his profile than most. Real Encounter is the each-way alternative, carrying a nice racing weight and still open to more progress than the older hands. Dangers? Lethimfly is obvious after that comeback second, while Buddy Batt and Cuban Grey are both capable if overcoming tricky wide stalls.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Batt | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Clonmacash | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Collective Power | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Sporting Hero | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuban Grey | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Cry | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Arctic Steps | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Lethimfly | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| All The Girls | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Real Encounter | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Billboa | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Jered Maddox | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Harry’s Hill |
19:18 – Sunday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the right horses. Believed sets the standard on what she has already shown, arriving here after a solid second and carrying only 129lb, while Minella Rockett and Cite Florale bring the best established ratings to the table among those with form in the book. Diligo is another with obvious claims after shaping well in two starts, though stall 11 is not ideal over this trip. There are also a few intriguing newcomers such as Yogini and Werifesteria, but in a race where proven stamina and a bit of tactical maturity should count for plenty, siding with those who have already advertised themselves over middle distances makes most appeal. Tricky enough underneath, but the head of the market looks solid.
Top Selections
1. Believed – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 42 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 67
Believed is the one they all have to beat. She has improved from her debut fourth to finish runner-up last time and that profile suggests there should be more to come now stepping into this 1m4f maiden. An official mark of 83 is already useful in this company, and the 5lb fillies’ allowance leaves her nicely treated against the colts. Ben Coen is a positive booking for a yard that knows exactly how to place one at Dundalk, and at 7/4 she is not a giveaway but still looks the percentage call. If she settles and sees it out strongly, this is there for the taking.
Bet: WIN
2. Cite Florale – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 6-3 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 19
Cite Florale makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where some of the opposition are still guessing. She returned from a break with a third, and that run can be marked up as a tidy step forward from her debut effort. The key point is that she already has an 86 rating, which puts her right in the argument, and she receives weight from the colts as well. W J Lee is an eye-catching rider to have aboard and Henry De Bromhead does not tilt at these races for the sake of it. Drawn wide in 10 is the slight concern, but 9/2 is perfectly fair for a filly with solid place claims and definite winning upside.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Believed is the straightforward win play and looks the most likely improver in a race lacking depth. For an each-way punt, Cite Florale makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced colts because she has a proper rating and gets weight. Minella Rockett is the obvious danger, while Diligo is respected despite a tricky draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Woods | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Diligo | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Rockett | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Nosmokewithoutfire | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Police Gazette | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Tanzanite Diamond | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Teoest | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Yogini | 11/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Believed | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Cite Florale | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Werifesteria | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:48 – Family Fun Day Saturday 15th August Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a proper Dundalk staying handicap, the sort where plenty arrive with some sort of chance but not many can be called bombproof. Copper Craft makes obvious appeal after returning with a solid third and looks the one with a bit more upside than most of these exposed rivals. Jawhary is respected after winning over course and distance two starts ago, though he did rather disappoint when turned out again. Eastern Wind has been knocking on the door and should stay this trip thoroughly, while Church Mountain and Grey Fable are harder to trust but are not without bits of form that give them a squeak. In truth, this is more tricky than classy, and getting the right one from the better-treated few should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Copper Craft – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 0034-3 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 54
Copper Craft looks the percentage call. He signed off last season with a couple of respectable efforts and returned from a break with a third that suggested this mark of 63 is workable over this sort of trip. There is a sense he has not been fully exposed at 1m4f yet, which immediately makes him more interesting than several older handicappers here who have shown all their cards. W J Lee is an eye-catching booking in this company and, at 3/1 with Bet365, he is short enough in a 15-runner field but still hard to oppose given the profile. He holds strong claims if building even slightly on that comeback.
Bet: WIN
2. Eastern Wind – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey | Trainer: T G McCourt | Form: 74-562 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 49
Eastern Wind is the each-way play at a much fairer price. His recent form figures do not scream winner, but that latest second was a good step back in the right direction and he has become very attractively weighted if able to reproduce it. He stays well, tends to keep galloping when others have cried enough, and that is often a useful trait in these messy middle-distance handicaps around Dundalk. Sadhbh Tormey knows how to deliver one late here and 10/1 with Paddy Power looks bigger than it should be for a horse arriving in better nick than several shorter in the market. He makes plenty of each-way appeal.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Copper Craft is the win play, the likeliest improver in a field full of exposed operators. Eastern Wind is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his recent second giving him a solid chance of hitting the first four. Jawhary is the obvious danger if bouncing back from his latest flop, while Church Mountain is another who could outrun his price if rediscovering older Dundalk form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jawhary | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Church Mountain | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Grey Fable | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Skib Gold | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Numidia | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Wind | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sarmiento Power | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Folk Warrior | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Copper Craft | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Smooth | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Highway Sixty One | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Angel Harry | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Kilgharrahs Love | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tara Power | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Copper Craft |
20:18 – View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fair maiden for the grade rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the trio with the most solid bits of form. Mano Chicago sets the standard on a mark of 90 after going close again last time, while Therewillbeglory has become frustratingly consistent without getting his head in front. Kilcrea Rock is another with obvious claims after shaping well in two starts this term. Behind them, Sron Na Caise has a bit of upside after only two runs, and Take Me isn’t impossible if bouncing back from a disappointing reappearance. Plenty of the rest need dramatic improvement, so this should be decided by which of the principals handles the race tempo best and sees out this 1m2f strongest.
Top Selections
1. Mano Chicago – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 55/252 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed:
He is the one with the clearest winning chance. That 90 rating is the best on offer alongside Therewillbeglory, but unlike that rival he arrives off a recent second rather than another near-miss from last season. The draw in stall 1 is a plus around Dundalk, and Ben Coen riding for J P Murtagh in this sort of contest always catches the eye. He has had enough chances to raise a minor concern, but this doesn’t look a brutal maiden and the form he has already shown is good enough to make him very hard to oppose. At 9/4, he is short enough but still the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Sron Na Caise – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 46 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:
If you want an each-way play against the obvious trio, this one makes some appeal. He has raced only twice, so there is every chance there is more to come than with a few of these exposed maidens, and a mark of 85 says he is not far away from being genuinely competitive in this company. W J Lee is a notable booking and K J Condon’s runners here are rarely without intent. He still needs to step forward to beat Mano Chicago and perhaps Kilcrea Rock, but at 13/2 he looks the value option to hit the frame and possibly do better if the race gets tactical.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mano Chicago is the solid win bet in a maiden that does not look full of hidden depth. For an each-way punt, Sron Na Caise appeals as a lightly raced type with room to improve at a backable price. The obvious dangers are Kilcrea Rock and the dependable but costly Therewillbeglory, both of whom have the form to be involved again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Chico | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilcrea Rock | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Mano Chicago | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Pedro The Poet | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sron Na Caise | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Steel Cut | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Take Me | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Bandit | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Yangtze River | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Enchanted Lady | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jerpoint Abbey | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Therewillbeglory | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Mano Chicago |
Dundalk Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Batt | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| Billboa | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| The Liffey | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Sovereign Cry | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Real Encounter | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Orr | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 36.36% |
| Ronan Whelan | 647 | 89 | 13.76% | 38.49% |
| Adam Caffrey | 482 | 59 | 12.24% | 37.34% |
| W J Lee | 1481 | 169 | 11.41% | 37% |
| Shane Foley | 2042 | 230 | 11.26% | 36.43% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Dundalk:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Foley | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 27.27% |
| Robson De Aguiar | 47 | 12 | 25.53% | 48.94% |
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 124 | 23 | 18.55% | 45.97% |
| Daniel James Murphy | 150 | 23 | 15.33% | 34% |
| Peter Lawlor | 40 | 6 | 15% | 37.5% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Dundalk racing tips for Tuesday 26th May 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026 goes off at 17:07, 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 17:07 through to 20:18.
Gamble Responsibly ⚠️
Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
Support & Resources: BeGambleAware.org · GamCare.org.uk · National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. This article contains affiliate links — we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links, at no extra cost to you.