Bet Smart & Win — Dundalk 31/10/25

Bet Smart & Win — Dundalk Race Preview

Friday 31 October 2025 • 7 Races • Top 3 Selections Per Race

Methodology & Performance

How We Stay Ahead — The Bet Smart & Win Edge

The AI selects the three most probable outcomes in each race, ranked in order of confidence. The third selection is included specifically to support our Placepot bets.

At Bet Smart & Win, we leverage the Bookmakers’ Overround (their margin) against them to uncover the True Fair Market Value. Our approach focuses on Overround, Probability, and Value to identify fair betting opportunities. ROI: 92.3% Strike Rate: 27.2%

These ROI and Strike Rate figures are based on our Subscribers’ Gold & Silver Tiers.

How We Pick Winners

Our subscribers use a strict set of criteria based on Overround, Probability, and Value.


How To Read the Format

We use the bookmaker’s Overround (margin) against them. Our model removes this margin to reveal the Fair Market Value. We recommend avoiding bets when the Overround exceeds 115%.

The next key tool is Normalized Probability (NP) versus Implied Probability (IP). The golden rule — NP should always be higher than IP.

Value is our final measure. Each selection is labelled as AF (Above Fair), F (Fair), or BF (Below Fair) to show whether the odds truly represent value.

When all these conditions align, the selection card will display a green border.

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden — 5:30
Dundalk (AW) • 5f • 8 runners • Standard • Class: Maiden
R1 MdN 108%
#2 Aegina
Form: 2232
Chris Hayes BF
NP
46%
IP
50%
Details
  • J: Chris Hayes
  • T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Short-priced fav
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Highest-rated on known form off Listed company. Clear ability but model says Below Fair on price.

#4 Institute
Form: 722t1
Jack Cleary BF
NP
35%
IP
38%
Details
  • J: Jack Cleary
  • T: A P O’Brien
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Likely 2nd fav
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Power yard, strong profile. Also Below Fair at current market but main threat.

#7 Rumba Club
Form: 32
Ronan Whelan F
NP
11%
IP
12%
Details
  • J: Ronan Whelan
  • T: Jarlath P Fahey
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Each-way price
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Solid ability and could nick a place behind the big two at a fair price.

View Restaurant At Dundalk Handicap — 6:00
Dundalk (AW) • 5f • 14 runners • Standard • Class: 0-60 Handicap
R2 0-60 108%
#2 Ballysax Lil’ Mick
Form: 7481527p
Killian Leonard AF
NP
21%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Killian Leonard
  • T: Miss Katy Brown
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Competitive single-figures
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Narrow C&D defeat recently; model grades Above Fair and expects him to go close.

#1 Jordan Breeze
Form: 9040123
Robyn Donaghue-Leahy AF
NP
19%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy
  • T: Patrick J Flynn
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Single-figures off penalty
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Recent C&D winner. Still Above Fair even with the penalty. Must respect.

#8 Sovereign Banter
Form: 0042413tb
Jimmy Dalton AF
NP
12%
IP
11%
Details
  • J: Jimmy Dalton
  • T: Andrew Slattery
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Double-figures EW
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Ultra-consistent profile and holding form. Live each-way chance at value.

Bar One Double Odds First Goalscorer Handicap — 6:30
Dundalk (AW) • 6f • 12 runners • Standard • Class: Handicap
R3 H’cap 107%
#9 Enola Holmes
Form: 6900783t
Jack Kearney AF
NP
12%
IP
11%
Details
  • J: Jack Kearney
  • T: Stephen Thorne
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Likely double-figures EW
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Down in grade and already a C&D scorer. Screams Above Fair for value players.

#12 Collective Power
Form: 1687037
Wayne Hassett AF
NP
14%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Wayne Hassett
  • T: Edward Lynam
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Each-way price
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Well-handicapped and shaped well last time. Major danger and still value.

#1 Sir Les Patterson
Form: 0-17334
Ben Coen AF
NP
19%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Stephen Thorne
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Towards head of market
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Class edge and trainer in form. On all figures he’s a proper win chance.

Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden — 7:00
Dundalk (AW) • 1m • 14 runners • Standard • Class: Maiden
R4 MdN 108%
#1 Diego El Queso
Form: 642233
Gary Carroll AF
NP
39%
IP
36%
Details
  • J: Gary Carroll
  • T: G M Lyons
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Likely favourite
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Rock-solid maiden form in stronger races. Above Fair and expected to finally convert.

#11 Head To Head
Form: 20-523h
Jack Cleary AF
NP
31%
IP
29%
Details
  • J: Jack Cleary
  • T: A P O’Brien
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Strong single-figures
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Big yard, proper ability. Main danger and still priced Above Fair.

#8 Dramatic
Form: 0-343tb
Ronan Whelan AF
NP
24%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Ronan Whelan
  • T: A P O’Brien
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Each-way bracket
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Still learning. Connections alone keep him firmly in the frame for a place.

Happy Halloween Handicap — 7:30
Dundalk (AW) • 1m • 11 runners • Standard • Class: Handicap
R5 H’cap 108%
#5 Far From Dandy
Form: -453563p
Ben Coen AF
NP
15%
IP
14%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Stephen Thorne
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Mid-range single-figures
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Consistent profile and gelded; looks ready to hit peak. Above Fair.

#7 Altimara
Form: 9091134h
Donagh O’Connor AF
NP
24%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Donagh O’Connor
  • T: Ross O’Sullivan
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Favourite bracket
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Consistent and still Above Fair. Model says he’s entitled to be near top of market.

#4 Little Empire
Form: 4-24135
Patrick McGettigan AF
NP
21%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Patrick McGettigan
  • T: Anthony McCann
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Solid each-way zone
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

High enough class rating to land a blow. Should be there at the business end.

Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap — 8:00
Dundalk (AW) • 1m • 13 runners • Standard • Class: 0-60 Handicap
R6 0-60 107%
#10 Johnny’s Oasis
Form: 6004313v
Ross Coakley AF NAP
NP
36%
IP
33%
Details
  • J: Ross Coakley
  • T: Adrian McGuinness
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Strong single-figures / may shorten
  • Overround: 107%

Profile: recent course win, likely pace control, handicap mark may still be lenient.

Analysis

This is the standout value play of the entire card. NP comfortably ahead of IP at a fair book (107%). Front-running set-up looks perfect.

#4 Colugo
Form: 0909344ht1
Sean Davis AF
NP
16%
IP
15%
Details
  • J: Sean Davis
  • T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Single-figures after last win
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Recent winner and proven C&D. Rock-solid frame claims.

#2 Alex Belardo
Form: -003824b
Donagh O’Connor AF
NP
18%
IP
17%
Details
  • J: Donagh O’Connor
  • T: John C McConnell
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Each-way bracket
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

High enough class rating for this grade, and should be finishing late. Solid EW angle.

Story Of Dundalk Stadium Book Buy Online Handicap — 8:30
Dundalk (AW) • 1m4f • 11 runners • Standard • Class: Handicap
R7 H’cap 107%
#3 Small Fry
Form: 2-31194
Wayne Hassett AF
NP
37%
IP
33%
Details
  • J: Wayne Hassett
  • T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Short single-figures
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Cesarewitch form reads well and this is easier. Looks well in. Above Fair.

#11 Billie Frechette
Form: -141234t
Robert Whearty AF
NP
18%
IP
17%
Details
  • J: Robert Whearty
  • T: Noel Meade
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Each-way price
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Comes here in great nick (both codes). Still priced Above Fair. Very solid EW.

#1 Star Harbour
Form: 0340237v
Keithen Kennedy AF
NP
18%
IP
17%
Details
  • J: Keithen Kennedy
  • T: Adrian McGuinness
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Odds: Each-way zone
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Holds one of the best raw class ratings in the field and goes well here. In the mix.

Nap of the Meeting — Dundalk
8:00 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap • 1m • 13 runners • Overround 107%
NAP 0-60 107%
#10 Johnny’s Oasis (Form: 6004313v)
Ross Coakley NAP AF
NP
36%
IP
33%
Analysis

Front-running profile, recent course win, and NP (36%) comfortably ahead of IP (33%) in a 107% book. This is the clearest pricing edge on the card. Back with confidence.

Details
  • Race: Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (8:00)
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer: Adrian McGuinness
  • Trainer RTF%: Data Unavailable
  • Jockey: Ross Coakley
  • Odds: Strong single-figures, could shorten
  • Overround: 107%
Value Guide: AF = Above Fair, F = Fair, BF = Below Fair.

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