IE - Dundalk - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

FLEETFOOTSOLDIER has proven much more effective on all-weather than turf, winning a claimer at this track 21 days ago for his third success here. He delivered his best effort of the season when back on polytrack last time. Una Matata is finding consistency with consecutive third-place finishes at Dundalk, while course specialist Chica Power returns to her favoured track after a long absence.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	7/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 14-runner claimer at this course (8f) 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini. Has good chance on form. 1st Pick 4 Fleetfootsoldier (Ire) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis 7/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 14-runner claimer at this course (8f) 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini. Has good chance on form.
5	Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 7/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Christopher David Timmons. Enters calculations. 2nd Pick 5 Una Matata (Ire) Jockey: Adam Caffrey Trainer: Adrian Mcguinness, Ireland J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian Mcguinness, Ireland	97	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 7/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Christopher David Timmons. Enters calculations.
13	3-time C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Sligo (6f, good, 22/1), merely closing up late. Off 6 months. Can make presence felt. 3rd Pick 13 Chica Power (Ire) Jockey: J. S. Dalton Trainer: A. J. Martin, Ireland J: J. S. Dalton T: A. J. Martin, Ireland	97	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis 3-time C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Sligo (6f, good, 22/1), merely closing up late. Off 6 months. Can make presence felt.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Bullet

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