Dundalk Racing Tips & Predictions – Wednesday 1st April 2026
Meta description: Dundalk racing tips for Wednesday 1st April 2026 with one race previewed in full, live odds comparison, course specialists and best bets.
One race on the Dundalk card today, but it’s a proper little handicap puzzle with 12 runners and plenty of recent winners in the line-up. Our Dundalk racing tips lean on two things: (1) who’s actually arriving in form and (2) who’s proven they can handle this place, because Dundalk can make fools of horses that don’t travel, don’t quicken, or get lit up early.
On the course-specialist front, the standout in today’s field is Bye Bye Now (4 runs here, 1 win) — not an out-and-out track bully, but at least we know the surface holds no fears. In the saddle, our data analysis flags a couple of riders you always want onside at Dundalk: Colin Keane (896 rides here, 148 wins; 16.52% win rate, 45.09% place rate) and Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (59 rides, 9 wins; 15.25% win rate). Trainer-wise, Daniel James Murphy shows up in the “to note” list too (148 runs, 22 wins at the track). In a small card, that sort of edge matters — and it feeds straight into the shape of our Dundalk racing tips.
Tipster performance at Dundalk
| Tipster | Total selections | Wins | Win rate | Strike rate | Total prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | 78 | 7 | 8.97% | 9.21% | 75590.66 |
| Brian Flanagan | 31 | 5 | 16.13% | 16.67% | 42034.96 |
| Adrian Wall | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 18.18% | 44083.5 |
| Fortunatus | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50% | 19471.87 |
| Ian Gaughran | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 21.43% | 21921.38 |
| Rory Paddock | 39 | 3 | 7.69% | 7.69% | 29758.14 |
| Ratings Hub | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% | 21634 |
| bettinggods.com | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 40% | 14577.72 |
| Karl Hedley | 2 | 1 | 50% | 50% | 8543.48 |
| Lee Sobot | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% | 7314.05 |
Course form for tipsters is a handy sanity check. Adrian Wall and Brian Flanagan sit in that solid mid-to-high teens win-rate bracket here, while a couple of small-sample scorers pop off the page. Just remember: today’s race is the only game in town on this card, so we’re leaning on the runners’ data first and foremost.
17:15 – Sunday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Race Details: Distance: | Class: | Going: | Prize Money: | Race Type: flat
This is a 12-runner handicap where the market has latched onto the right profile horses: recent winners, decent speed figures, and riders/trainers you actually trust around Dundalk. On our data analysis, An Laochmor sets a clear standard on raw topspeed (52) and arrives off a “4-2-1” sequence, while Phil’s Dream isn’t far behind on topspeed (51) and comes here as a last-time-out winner too. The interesting bit is how many are clustered on the same rating band (a stack on 61–64), which screams “fine margins” rather than “blowout”.
If you’re hunting value, you’re basically asking: who can progress again rather than simply repeat? The three-year-old Sceitimini is the one with potential upside versus exposed older types, and you get 4 places each-way (1/5 odds) in the book today. That matters in a race where the favourite isn’t 4/6 and the pace can get messy.
Top selections
WIN – An Laochmor
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Daniel James Murphy | Form: 79-421 | Rating: 64 | Draw: | Weight: 133
He’s not just the obvious one; he’s the right one. An Laochmor brings the best recent profile in the field (that 4-2-1 run) and our data has him top on topspeed at 52, which is a proper separator in a race like this. Add in Colin Keane — 148 wins at Dundalk in our numbers, with a hefty 45.09% place rate — and you’ve got a horse who should get ridden for the job, not for a nice spin. He’s around 7/2 with Betfair, and I’m fine with that: not a steal, but still fair given how many here need to bounce back from moderate efforts.
EACH-WAY – Sceitimini
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan | Trainer: Rodger Sweeney | Form: 8608-5 | Rating: 62 | Draw: | Weight: 131
This is the one I want onside at a price. Sceitimini is a three-year-old taking on older legs, and while the form doesn’t read pretty, our data shows a topspeed of 50 already — that’s right in the mix with the main players and suggests there’s a run in him if he’s ridden to settle and pounce. At 8/1 with bet365 with 4 places on offer, he doesn’t need to be a world-beater; he just needs to run to his figure and sneak into the frame. In a compressed ratings race, that’s exactly the sort of each-way angle that makes sense for Dundalk racing tips.
Danger: Jordan Breeze (11/2 bet365) is an honest sort with a topspeed of 50 and Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (15.25% win rate here in our data) booked — if the principals fluff their lines, he’s the one who can nick it.
Live odds comparison
| Runner | bet365 | betfair | betfred | paddypower | skybet | williamhill | Best odds | Best bookie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Laochmor | 3/1 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 | betfair |
| Bye Bye Now | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | bet365 |
| Jazzit | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | bet365 |
| Jordan Breeze | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | bet365 |
| Sceitimini | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | bet365 |
| Phil’s Dream | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | bet365 |
| Whats It All About | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | bet365 |
| She’s A Gift | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | betfair |
| Snowballs | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | bet365 |
| Queen Of Newark | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | bet365 |
| Cooee Call | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | bet365 |
| Star Reign | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | betfair |
Each-way terms: 4 places, 1/5 odds.
Betting strategy
Keep it simple. An Laochmor is the win play at around 7/2 — he’s got the best topspeed in our data and you’re buying the Keane factor at Dundalk. For cover, Sceitimini each-way at 8/1 makes plenty of sense with 4 places: he’s already run a 50 topspeed and has the kind of profile that can improve past exposed rivals. If you’re worried about getting done late, Jordan Breeze is the obvious saver-type in forecasts/tricasts rather than a third “selection”.
Tipster selections
No published tipster selections match this 17:15 Dundalk race in today’s provided list.
Course specialists
Horses to note
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win rate | Place rate | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Hero | 21 | 7 | 33.33% | 52.38% | 51996.62 |
| Baila Conmigo | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% | 14260.87 |
| Rappell | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% | 6132.23 |
| Amemri | 23 | 7 | 30.43% | 30.43% | 47182.79 |
| Stone Bear | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% | 6065.29 |
| Bye Bye Now | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% | 8616.56 |
| Sir Callisto | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% | 7115.42 |
Jockeys to note
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | Win rate | Place rate | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orla Tynan | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 42.86% | 19534.17 |
| Colin Keane | 896 | 148 | 16.52% | 45.09% | 1617159.28 |
| Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 59 | 9 | 15.25% | 32.2% | 65915.89 |
| Reese Holohan | 68 | 10 | 14.71% | 32.35% | 81086.05 |
| Adam Caffrey | 474 | 58 | 12.24% | 37.13% | 583178.16 |
| W J Lee | 1467 | 169 | 11.52% | 37.15% | 1932040.8 |
| Shane Foley | 2033 | 229 | 11.26% | 36.45% | 2730136.83 |
Trainers to note
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | Win rate | Place rate | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robson De Aguiar | 45 | 12 | 26.67% | 51.11% | 165138.87 |
| A P O’Brien | 807 | 184 | 22.8% | 47.83% | 2642256.29 |
| Stephen Thorne | 135 | 28 | 20.74% | 45.19% | 284185.22 |
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 118 | 21 | 17.8% | 45.76% | 244174.27 |
| G M Lyons | 1200 | 197 | 16.42% | 43.75% | 2774553.59 |
| Daniel James Murphy | 148 | 22 | 14.86% | 33.78% | 256354.81 |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 923 | 128 | 13.87% | 36.51% | 1443176.32 |
Summary & best bets
It’s a one-race card for us today, so the key is not overcomplicating it. Our Dundalk racing tips are built around the most solid recent profile and the best speed figure in the field, and that points straight at An Laochmor. He’s coming off a win (79-421 overall), he tops our data for topspeed (52), and he gets Colin Keane — which at Dundalk is never a small thing. At around 7/2, he’s not a mad “steal”, but he’s the percentage play.
For punters who want value rather than just being right, Sceitimini each-way is the bet I’d be happiest putting in a WhatsApp group. The market is giving you 8/1 while our numbers say he’s already capable of a 50 topspeed — that’s competitive — and with 4 places you don’t need perfection, just a clean run and a bit of progression. If you’re building exotics, Jordan Breeze is the obvious spoiler given his 50 topspeed and the Donaghue-Leahy Dundalk record in our data.
NAP of the Day: An Laochmor (17:15)
Best Value Bet: Sceitimini (17:15) EACH-WAY
Banker: An Laochmor to hit the frame (place terms depend on your bookmaker)
Each-Way Special: Sceitimini (4 places, 1/5 odds)
FAQ
What are the best Dundalk racing tips for today?
Our data-led picks are An Laochmor to win and Sceitimini each-way in the 17:15.
How many races are on at Dundalk on Wednesday 1st April 2026?
Just one race is provided for today’s Dundalk card.
Who is the key jockey to follow at Dundalk?
Based on our data analysis, Colin Keane stands out (896 rides, 148 wins; 16.52% win rate and 45.09% place rate at the course).
Which runner has proven Dundalk form in today’s race?
Bye Bye Now is flagged as a course horse in our data (4 runs at Dundalk, 1 win).
Are there any tipster selections for the 17:15 at Dundalk?
Not from the provided tipster list — the published picks supplied are for different race times and race IDs.
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