Dundalk (AW) (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 18 September 2026

The Dundalk (AW) (IRE) course in County Louth, Ireland, hosted a busy evening of action on 18 September 2026. Racing on the Standard artificial surface, a total of seven races were contested. For those looking for the full Dundalk (AW) (IRE) results, this Dundalk (AW) (IRE) race results 18 September 2026 summary provides a comprehensive Dundalk (AW) (IRE) report on how the card unfolded.

Meeting Statistics

The standout story of the evening was Wild Berries (IRE) providing a shock result in the 8:00 handicap at odds of 29.00.

• Total runners: 80
• Average field size: 11.4
• Favourite strike rate: 29%
• Biggest-priced winner: Wild Berries (IRE), 29.00, BAR 1 Betting 'Bet €10 Get €70' Handicap

Race-by-Race Results

• 5:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race (5f): Winner: Force Noir (IRE) (Ben Coen, Robson De Aguiar, 2.50). Placed: Hanney Boy (2nd, 5.50, 2.5l), Monologue (3rd, 9.50, 0.5l).
• 6:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (6f): Winner: Value Pending (GB) (J M Sheridan, Joseph Patrick O'Brien, 13.00). Placed: Thumama Glory (2nd, 51.00, 1.5l), Arrowstock (3rd, 12.00, 0.3l).
• 6:30 Friday Night Lights Are Back At Dundalk Handicap (7f): Winner: Mickey The Steel (GB) (Rory Mulligan, Joseph Anthony Murray, 10.00). Placed: Send Harry (2nd, 4.33, 0.5l), In A Hurry (3rd, 34.00, 3.75l).
• 7:00 SIS, Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Handicap (8f): Winner: Starflow (IRE) (Conor Cusack, Henry de Bromhead, 11.00). Placed: Storm Eric (2nd, 29.00, 0.5l), Polanco (3rd, 34.00, 0.2l).
• 7:30 Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Apprentice Handicap (12f): Winner: Kilcrea Rock (IRE) (Shay Wallace, Joseph Patrick O'Brien, 5.00). Placed: Merlin The Wizard (2nd, 6.00, 1.25l), Direct Approach (3rd, 34.00, 3.75l).
• 8:00 BAR 1 Betting 'Bet €10 Get €70' Handicap (10.5f): Winner: Wild Berries (IRE) (Reese Holohan, Ross O'Sullivan, 29.00). Placed: Jazz Forever (2nd, 17.00, 3.5l), Doctor Grace (3rd, 7.50, 1l).
• 8:30 Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Maiden (10.5f): Winner: Numantia (IRE) (Paddy Harnett, Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, 1.33). Placed: Trustmore (2nd, 5.00, 1.25l), Ask Me Again (3rd, 9.00, 0.75l).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Joseph Patrick O'Brien led the trainers with 2 wins on the card. The riding honours were shared, with Ben Coen, J M Sheridan, Rory Mulligan, Conor Cusack, and Shay Wallace all securing 1 win apiece.

Insight

It was a challenging evening for punters, with the favourite strike rate finishing at just 29%. While the concluding maiden saw the heavily backed favourite Numantia oblige, many of the earlier market leaders struggled, most notably in the 8:00 handicap where the favourite Without Love finished out of the frame.

The night was highlighted by the success of Wild Berries, whose 29.00 victory served as the biggest upset of the meeting, illustrating the competitive nature of the handicaps on the Dundalk surface.

For detailed race charts and analysis, view the full results at the Good Racing Guide.