7:30 Dundalk Tips

Rappell: relevant recent runs have been in 9k average class, whereas the average of the rest of the runners is 6.74k (dropping in class on average today). Ranking the 70 relevant recent-run class ratings of the entire field shows Rappell as running in the 19th, 19th, 19th, 2nd, and 8th most difficult recent races. Ranking the 70 relevant recent form ratings of the entire field shows Rappell as having the 10th, 3rd, 17th, 20th, and 5th best ratings. 0.25pt bet. (KEY - Dundalk (AW) Flat.) (6f BAR 1 Betting Handicap (3yo+)).

Drops a pound into an easier race and has a decent 7 lb claimer reducing his weight further. More importantly, there is a strong pace expected, meaning the race should be run to suit.

Consistent type who is effective between five and seven furlongs. Winner at the Curragh in a competitive handicap in the summer before running on strongly in the latter stages at Laytown's beach meeting. Still looks well treated and has solid frame chances at least in an open-looking race.

All of Shamanka's runs have been at this venue. This lightly raced filly returned just nine days ago with a game third at this distance. She is quickly returned to racing and will be fitter for the run. Wayne Lordan is a regular stable jockey, and there's every possibility that better can be expected.

Tommy McJohn looks overpriced here. He's back on a workable mark, and this longer trip should suit him well. With a strong pace likely, he can come finishing late and has solid each-way claims at big odds.

Alnofoor is a 7??'yo with few miles on the clock. He made his debut as a 3??'yo and showed plenty of promise in five of his seven total runs. He was then off the track for four years. He has posted two fair efforts this year from a much reduced mark. Back up in trip for his second AW run and, given his price, looks worth a little each way.

Astonishingly, this horse is actually weighted to go close with the current favourite. Well beaten on most of her previous starts, this horse enjoys far better terms in this race today. Those terms, coupled with a good draw and the services of Wesley Joyce claiming 3 lbs, give this horse definite place claims at huge odds.