UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

ALABAMA sets a high standard with an official rating of 99. Aidan O'Brien's charge has been mixing in good company and has a pair of runner-up finishes in Listed class to call upon. The progeny of his sire, No Nay Never, have a decent record on all-weather surfaces so the Polytrack shouldn't be an issue. Vanity Pays showed an aptitude for this surface when pipped by a head on debut at Dundalk in April. She has been competitive since then behind some useful sorts so is well in the mix. Emerald Banner was a solid second in her last couple of outings at Navan and Naas and should be a factor. Expensive-purchase Jakku was unplaced on debut at Naas, however, that was in a Group 3 so she is clearly well thought of. She should be much closer here.
Prediction : 1st Alabama 2nd Vanity Pays 3rd Emerald Banner

Tricky fare for punters. JACKS INN is a newcomer to note as he is related to several multiple winners. Stall 17 isn't easy on debut, however, he did win a barrier trial here this month so should relish another go on this surface. Love Ya clearly has ability and is proven on the Polytrack. She was a close third on her debut in Dundalk and wasn't outclassed in Listed company at the Curragh. She is returning off a break, but has a low draw to work from and could grab the rail. Perfect Judgement has shown speed on all three starts and ought to be heavily involved. Ger Lyons introduces Holy Roman Emperor filly Sumptuary Law who is well worth a market check. Similar sentiments apply to Jessica Harrington's Holy Roman Emperor filly Gangster Granny. Byzantine Empress is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Jacks Inn 2nd Love Ya 3rd Perfect Judgement

TALIA could be another winner for Natalia Lupini. She put a big field to the sword over this trip at Cork in June and was third in a much higher grade than this at Naas the following month. Colin Keane is a notable booking for Giuseppe Cassioli who was placed in two handicaps at the Curragh and Killarney over the summer. This son of Bated Breath is a former C&D winner who competes off a very handy mark. There could be more to come from Emorcee on the Polytrack and he gets first-time cheekpieces. Jaafel certainly knows his way around Dundalk while second-reserve Bellick would be a threat if getting a run. Plezantlysurprised is capable here, but has a long absence to overcome.
Prediction : 1st Talia 2nd Giuseppe Cassioli 3rd Emorcee

JAZZ DREAMERS bounced back to winning ways in Bellewstown and could follow up. He wasn't winning out of turn and the runner-up franked the form by going in Galway. Robert Whearty's 5lb claim should keep him competitive. The handicapper has definitely given Sunset Nova a chance. He has nine career victories and will enjoy racing off a mark of 50. Peter Fahey has been among the winners recently and his Qaabil arrives on the back of a runner-up berth at Punchestown last week. A first-time visor could eke out a bit more improvement from James Henry who kept on for third when last seen in Bellewstown, while second-reserve Skontonovski won over C&D in August and usually comes home stronger than most.
Prediction : 1st Jazz Dreamers 2nd Sunset Nova 3rd Qaabil

The consistent INDIANA GREY could get another turn. Pat Martin's mare signalled that a victory may not be far away when beaten half a length into second at Bellewstown last month. She has won four times in Dundalk and jockey Jack Kearney knows her well. Allo Arry made the breakthrough on the beach at Laytown last week and has to rate a danger on his first visit to Dundalk. It is a long time since Pulse Of Shanghai tasted success, but he enjoys this surface. General Idea grabbed his first victory in a Laytown claimer and, although previous visits here have been unconvincing, he returns with his confidence boosted. Third-reserve Fleetfootsoldier would be a major player if managing to get a run.
Prediction : 1st Indiana Grey 2nd Allo Arry 3rd Pulse Of Shanghai

KHADAASH will welcome a return to Dundalk. After a couple of third places here, he delivered over further in March which earned him a crack at a valuable handicap at Lingfield in April where he ran on for fifth. A run at Bellewstown towards the end of last month should have him primed for this assignment. Longclaw has had a productive time since switching back to Ireland and looks well worth another crack at the Polytrack. He finished out the back on his sole previous visit here, but showed an aptitude for all-weather tracks when finishing second at Newcastle, Wolverhampton and Kempton last year. With a win and three places accrued on Irish turf this year, he switches back to the sand in fine fettle. S'all Good Man has won two of his last four at this track and has an experienced apprentice on his back. Liberated Light and Killeemore Lad are also in the running for a cheque.
Prediction : 1st Khadaash 2nd Longclaw 3rd Sall Good Man

It was just three runs back that UNION FLAG came home second in a much better grade at Fairyhouse. His fifth in a big field at Leopardstown last month wasn't without merit. The handicapper has eased him by 2lb and 5lb-claimer Robert Whearty has been booked, so he's on an attractive mark for his Polytrack debut. Nevada Brave was a C&D winner in January and warmed up for another winter campaign with a close third over C&D last month. He has a solid chance. Top-weight Draco Pulchrac has banked two Dundalk successes, including this race last year, and should be a player in this company. Lucky Question could have plenty to offer on his first start on the Polytrack after a third place in Naas and a fifth in Cork.
Prediction : 1st Union Flag 2nd Nevada Brave 3rd Draco Pulchrac

ROMANN should give Jamie Powell a good spin. This six-year-old gelding has won twice before in Dundalk and a reproduction of his run in a close third on penultimate start in Killarney would have him on the premises. Deluca Chop won over C&D in February and has a shot at doubling his career total. He hasn't been running badly on the turf, but a return to this surface offers a decent chance of another success as this isn't a strong contest. Mads Black Eights is capable of a big run as she enjoys this trip around Dundalk. A recent fourth in Punchestown indicates that she could go well.
Prediction : 1st Romann 2nd Deluca Chop 3rd Mads Black Eights