16:15 Dundalk

Friday 16 January 2026

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Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Handicap

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 1m 12.71s

(3)

Dontspoilasale^b⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Reese Holohan⁽¹⁰⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 76| CD

15/8

A course and distance winner who finished fourth of 9 in a handicap at Dundalk (6/1) 7 days ago, making more impact when dropped in grade. Back up in trip to 6f where has won twice previously and eases further in grade.

Form: 41566-4

(9)

Mehman⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 76| CD

9/1

Four-time Dundalk winner including in this race last year. Easy to back and finished last of 9 in a 5f handicap (11/1) 7 days ago. Blinkers and tongue strap removed and worth noting for support now below last winning mark.

Form: 59979-9

(4)

Go Out²⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: Daniel Murphy| OR: 73

7/1

Gradual got better over 3 runs for Harry Charlton and sold for 17,000 gns since latest start in April when Fourth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (12/1). Market can guide dropped back to sprinting on stable/handicap debut.

Form: 344-

(6)

Arctic Steps^p⁴⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 66| C

14/1

Inconsistent form but won a 5f handicap at this course, first of 9 (12/1) 49 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on final start for P. Mulligan. 7 lb rise/step up in trip raises questions about following up but she's joined a capable yard.

Form: 130001-

(1)

Tai Tam Bay^b⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Jessica O'Gorman⁽⁷⁾| T: E & P Harty| OR: 61| D

7/2

Has shown improved form recently including when third of 14 in handicap at this course and distance (12/1) 49 days ago, led 2f out before weakening late. Without a win in 17 races but current mark looks more than fair based on recent performances.

Form: 700443-

(8)

Gobi Star⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 8-10| J: Orla Tynan⁽¹⁰⁾| T: J Barcoe| OR: 58| CD

100/1

Tenth of 14 in handicap (150/1) 7 days ago, failed to settle fully and lost place early in straight. Out of sorts.

Form: 6000/0-0

(2)

Pints In Peace^p³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Conor Cusack⁽⁷⁾| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR: 72| BF

5/2

Has taken well to AW with two third-place finishes in handicaps here. Finished third of 13 in 7f handicap (11/4 favourite) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 30 days ago, just about his best effort to date. Back down in trip but he makes plenty of appeal taking on some more exposed rivals.

Form: 508033-

Non-Runners

(7)

Sporting Hero⁷

Weight: 9-10| Age: 6

T: D Hogan J: Nicola Burns

(5)

Doitforjill Ronnie³⁰

Weight: 8-7| Age: 3

T: D Duggan J: Killian Leonard

Forecasts

Dontspoilasale (15/8), Pints In Peace (5/2), Tai Tam Bay (7/2), Go Out (7/1), Sporting Hero (7/1), Mehman (9/1), Arctic Steps (14/1), Gobi Star (100/1), Doitforjill Ronnie (150/1)

PINTS IN PEACE has taken well to the all-weather, producing his best effort when third of 13 last time out. He's narrowly preferred to Sporting Hero, a five-time course winner including three over this distance, who should appreciate this ease in grade. Tai Tam Bay has shown improved form recently, while Mehman merits a market check having fallen below his last successful mark (when winning this race in 2025).