IE - Dundalk - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

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Verdict

PINTS IN PEACE has taken well to the all-weather, producing his best effort when third of 13 last time out. He's narrowly preferred to Sporting Hero, a five-time course winner including three over this distance, who should appreciate this ease in grade. Tai Tam Bay has shown improved form recently, while Mehman merits a market check having fallen below his last successful mark (when winning this race in 2025).

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Has taken well to AW with two third-place finishes in handicaps here. Finished third of 13 in 7f handicap (11/4 favourite) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 30 days ago, just about his best effort to date. Back down in trip but he makes plenty of appeal taking on some more exposed rivals. 1st Pick 8 Pints In Peace (Ire) Jockey: Conor Cusack Trainer: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland J: Conor Cusack T: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Has taken well to AW with two third-place finishes in handicaps here. Finished third of 13 in 7f handicap (11/4 favourite) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 30 days ago, just about his best effort to date. Back down in trip but he makes plenty of appeal taking on some more exposed rivals.
4	Course specialist with five wins at Dundalk including three over this distance. Finished sixth of 9 in handicap over 5f (6/1) 7 days ago, operating below best. Back up to 6f today and he can make more impact with sights lowered. 2nd Pick 4 Sporting Hero Jockey: Nicola Burns Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: Nicola Burns T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	98	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Course specialist with five wins at Dundalk including three over this distance. Finished sixth of 9 in handicap over 5f (6/1) 7 days ago, operating below best. Back up to 6f today and he can make more impact with sights lowered.
6	Has shown improved form recently including when third of 14 in handicap at this course and distance (12/1) 49 days ago, led 2f out before weakening late. Without a win in 17 races but current mark looks more than fair based on recent performances. 3rd Pick 6 Tai Tam Bay (Ire) Jockey: Jessica O'gorman Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland J: Jessica O'gorman T: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland	97	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Has shown improved form recently including when third of 14 in handicap at this course and distance (12/1) 49 days ago, led 2f out before weakening late. Without a win in 17 races but current mark looks more than fair based on recent performances.

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