Bet Smart & Win — Dundalk 05/11/25

Bet Smart & Win — Dundalk Race Preview

Wednesday 05 November 2025 • 8 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’ Margin against them to uncover the True 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.

1:45 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Claiming Race
Dundalk (AW) • 14 runners • Standard
R1 Cl6 111%
#3 Velvet Skies
Form: 0570314
Ben Coen AF
NP
28%
IP
25%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Michael Mulvany
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 111%
Analysis

Heads our tissue with a positive NP>IP edge.

#4 Dontspoilasale
Form: 0648005
Shane Foley AF
NP
26%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Shane Foley
  • T: Denis Gerard Hogan
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 111%
Analysis

Clear 2nd pick; strong value profile.

#5 Sporting Hero
Form: 0870775
Alan Casey AF
NP
19%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Alan Casey
  • T: Denis Gerard Hogan
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 111%
Analysis

Third slot; retains a notable NP–IP gap.

2:15 Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Median Auction Maiden
Dundalk (AW) • 12 runners • Standard
R2 Cl5 108%
#12 White Smoke
Form: 02252
Jack Cleary AF
NP
34%
IP
32%
Details
  • J: Jack Cleary
  • T: M C Grassick
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Sets the standard; material NP>IP edge.

#1 Allsortz
Form: 044702
Luke McAteer AF
NP
25%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Luke McAteer
  • T: David Marnane
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Main danger; robust value.

#11 Velvet Reign
Form: 32
Keithen Kennedy AF
NP
22%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Keithen Kennedy
  • T: Yvonne Latta
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Solid third pick; clear NP over IP.

2:45 Student Race Day At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
Dundalk (AW) • 11 runners • Standard
R3 Cl5 112%
#1 Local Lad
Form: 2-43383
N G McCullagh AF
NP
29%
IP
26%
Details
  • J: N G McCullagh
  • T: Gerard O’Leary
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 112%
Analysis

Narrow tissue fav; value holds.

#7 Beautiful Affair
Form: 5633673
Julian Pietropaolo AF
NP
24%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Julian Pietropaolo
  • T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 112%
Analysis

Clear alternative; NP advantage.

#3 Tokyo Treasure
Form: 8383
Jack Kearney AF
NP
21%
IP
14%
Details
  • J: Jack Kearney
  • T: Patrick T Foley
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 112%
Analysis

Consistent; completes the trio.

3:15 Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Nursery Handicap
Dundalk (AW) • 14 runners • Standard
R4 Cl5 114%
#9 Badger’s Cove
Form: 96732
J M Sheridan AF
NP
27%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: J M Sheridan
  • T: Denis Gerard Hogan
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 114%
Analysis

Top pick; retains value even at 114% book.

#4 One Cool Bear
Form: 0600022
Adam Caffrey AF
NP
20%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Adam Caffrey
  • T: Adrian McGuinness
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 114%
Analysis

Rapidly improving; value persists.

#5 Princess Sioux
Form: 7058002
Ben Coen AF
NP
18%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: James M Barrett
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 114%
Analysis

Figures say competitive; each-way value.

3:50 Bet On The Best Night Out At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Dundalk (AW) • 14 runners • Standard
R5 Cl6 113%
#9 Nikki Swango
Form: 0697214
Adam Caffrey AF
NP
25%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Adam Caffrey
  • T: Adrian McGuinness
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 113%
Analysis

Top of our figures; retains AF value.

#5 Wellwhatshappenin
Form: 0-08413
Chris Hayes AF
NP
23%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Chris Hayes
  • T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 113%
Analysis

Recent uplift; strong contender.

#11 Eric Lock
Form: 0047223
Emily Grifferty AF
NP
19%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Emily Grifferty
  • T: Noel Meade
  • Trip: 7f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 113%
Analysis

Reliable placer; holds value.

4:20 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap
Dundalk (AW) • 10 runners • Standard
R6 Cl3 109%
#5 Vlhova
Form: 3013423
Jack Cleary AF
NP
28%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Jack Cleary
  • T: Gerard O’Leary
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 109%
Analysis

Back on AW; standout value.

#3 Instant Appeal
Form: 0334834
Shane Foley AF
NP
26%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Shane Foley
  • T: Stephen Thorne
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 109%
Analysis

Consistent; danger to the top pick.

#1 Finsceal Annie
Form: 1002924
Declan McDonogh AF
NP
22%
IP
17%
Details
  • J: Declan McDonogh
  • T: Ciaran Murphy
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 109%
Analysis

Strong NP–IP spread; shortlist material.

4:50 Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (Div I)
Dundalk (AW) • 14 runners • Standard
R7 Cl6 116%
#4 Barretstown
Form: 7000717
Jack Cleary AF
NP
26%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Jack Cleary
  • T: Conor O’Dwyer
  • Trip: 1m2f150y
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 116%
Analysis

C&D record strong; most likely winner on our tissue.

#8 Blackjack Hills
Form: 6990013
Ben Coen AF
NP
23%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Matthew J Smith
  • Trip: 1m2f150y
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 116%
Analysis

Primary danger; retains AF value.

#11 Georg Zhukov
Form: 5890433
Chris Hayes AF
NP
20%
IP
15%
Details
  • J: Chris Hayes
  • T: Noel Meade
  • Trip: 1m2f150y
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 116%
Analysis

Figures solid; strong place chance.

5:20 Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (Div II)
Dundalk (AW) • 14 runners • Standard
R8 Cl6 115%
#6 Kodi Brown
Form: -073523
Sam Coen AF
NP
29%
IP
25%
Details
  • J: Sam Coen
  • T: Andrew Slattery
  • Trip: 1m2f150y
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 115%
Analysis

Narrow top on NP; ready to strike.

#2 Porsche Lad
Form: 0-12034
Luke McAteer AF
NP
24%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Luke McAteer
  • T: C Byrnes
  • Trip: 1m2f150y
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 115%
Analysis

Main danger; fair value.

#13 Highland Harvey
Form: 0009083
N G McCullagh AF
NP
18%
IP
14%
Details
  • J: N G McCullagh
  • T: A J Martin
  • Trip: 1m2f150y
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 115%
Analysis

Improving; frame claims with value.

Nap of the Meeting — Dundalk
Summary
NAP Cl5 108%
#12 White Smoke (Form: 02252)
Jack Cleary NAP AF
NP
34%
IP
32%
Analysis

Material NP > IP edge in a 12-runner field; proven form at the trip on Standard going.

Details
  • Race: Celebrate Your Special Occasion Median Auction Maiden
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Value Guide: AF = Above Fair, F = Fair, BF = Below Fair.

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