Distance bands
- 7f3/14 fav wins · 21.4% · -37.5% ROI14 races · Moderate evidence
- 1m3f3/8 fav wins · 37.5% · -16.5% ROI8 races · Small sample
Dundalk (AW) Races – Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
17:00–20:30 · 8 races · All-weather
Course overview
Races analysed38
Favourite strike rate31.6%
Favourite place rate52.6%
Race dates 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-16. Settled stored results only.
Course patterns
Official starting-price favourites by race context in the selected period.
Field sizes
- 1–7 runners4/6 fav wins · 66.7% · +39.6% ROI6 races · Small sample
- 8–10 runners2/5 fav wins · 40.0% · +22.5% ROI5 races · Small sample
- 11+ runners6/27 fav wins · 22.2% · -47.0% ROI27 races · Stronger evidence
Race categories
- Handicap4/21 fav wins · 19.0% · -54.3% ROI21 races · Stronger evidence
- Maiden4/9 fav wins · 44.4% · -9.9% ROI9 races · Small sample
- Other4/8 fav wins · 50.0% · +38.7% ROI8 races · Small sample
Favourite draw bands
- Low draws7/18 fav wins · 38.9% · -8.0% ROI18 races · Moderate evidence
- Middle draws2/10 fav wins · 20.0% · -50.2% ROI10 races · Moderate evidence
- High draws3/10 fav wins · 30.0% · -27.2% ROI10 races · Moderate evidence
Leading trainers
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 4/14 | 28.6% | +216.1% |
| Robson De Aguiar | 3/17 | 17.6% | +231.6% |
| Richard John O'Brien | 2/5 | 40.0% | +100.0% |
| A P O'Brien | 2/8 | 25.0% | -51.2% |
| Paul W Flynn | 2/9 | 22.2% | -53.0% |
Leading jockeys
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Lee | 7/22 | 31.8% | +120.9% |
| J M Sheridan | 4/14 | 28.6% | +244.6% |
| Ben Coen | 4/26 | 15.4% | -49.2% |
| Shay Wallace | 3/6 | 50.0% | +53.8% |
| Reese Holohan | 3/23 | 13.0% | +97.1% |
Course Angles
Open in Stat FinderTrainer angles
3 wins from 17 runs · 17.6% strike rate · +231.6% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period4 wins from 14 runs · 28.6% strike rate · +216.1% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 10 runs · 20.0% strike rate · +33.3% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected periodJockey angles
7 wins from 22 runs · 31.8% strike rate · +120.9% ROI
Stronger evidence · Course record in selected period4 wins from 14 runs · 28.6% strike rate · +244.6% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period1 wins from 7 runs · 14.3% strike rate · +314.3% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodRace-condition angles
1 wins from 8 runs · 12.5% strike rate · +50.0% ROI
Small sample · 5; 8–11 runnersMeeting races
17:00Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Optional Claiming Race
Top PickTyson Fury7/4
17:30Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden
Top PickFirewalker3/1
18:00James Crowe 1 Year Memorial Nursery Handicap
Top PickLake Lugano9/2
18:30Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div I)
Top PickDubai Opulence7/2
19:00Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)
Top PickBoston Max5/1
19:30BAR 1 Betting 'Supporting Irish Racing' Handicap
Top PickOcean's Breath7/4
20:00View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Top PickAvec Grand Plaisir7/1
20:30Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Handicap
Top PickWie Wunderbar13/2
Top PickTyson Fury7/4
17:30Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden
Top PickFirewalker3/1
18:00James Crowe 1 Year Memorial Nursery Handicap
Top PickLake Lugano9/2
18:30Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div I)
Top PickDubai Opulence7/2
19:00Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)
Top PickBoston Max5/1
19:30BAR 1 Betting 'Supporting Irish Racing' Handicap
Top PickOcean's Breath7/4
20:00View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Top PickAvec Grand Plaisir7/1
20:30Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Handicap
Top PickWie Wunderbar13/2