Dundalk Horse Racing Preview & Tips — 15 August 2026

Racing returns to the Dundalk all-weather track in Ireland this 15 August 2026 for a busy eight-race card. Competitors will tackle the standard surface as they look to build form in this highly competitive Dundalk racing today programme. With 118 horses declared, punters looking for expert Dundalk tips will have plenty to analyse across a diverse range of distances and classes in this comprehensive Dundalk preview.

Meeting Statistics

A total of 118 horses have been declared for today's eight-race fixture at Dundalk.

• Number of races: 8
• Total prize money: €101,400
• Average field size: 14.8
• Longest race: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap (10.5f)
• Shortest race: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (5.0f)
• Highest-rated horse: Sir Les Patterson (105)
• Youngest horse: Crayons In The Sky (2)
• Oldest horse: Collective Power (8)
• Number of debutants: 19
• Combined official ratings: 4,882

Big Money Races

The headline event of the day is the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap over 10.5f, carrying a total prize purse of €30,000. Key contenders aiming for the top spot include Iron Fist, Apercu, and Genoah.

Elsewhere, the Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden over 6f and the BAR 1 Betting 'Download Our App' Mourne Handicap both offer €15,000 in prize money, with the latter featuring high-profile runners such as Sir Les Patterson and Valiant Force.

Tips & Best Bets

Currently, there are no specific tips available for the shortest-priced runners at today’s meeting. Please check the latest market movements closer to the start of each race for updated betting intelligence.

Key Trainers, Jockeys & Owners

The trainer ranks are led by A Oliver, Adrian McGuinness, and David Marnane, each with 6 runners entered. They are followed by A P O'Brien and Mrs John Harrington.

Among the jockeys, Dylan Browne McMonagle is the busiest in the saddle with 6 rides, while Ronan Whelan, Seamie Heffernan, Leigh Roche, and Chris Hayes all feature prominently with 5 rides each.

Top owners for the meeting include A Oliver and Mrc International, supported by connections like Derrick Smith Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor.

Visit our website for the full Dundalk racecard to review all runners and riders.