18:48 Dundalk
Tuesday 26 May 2026
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  5f  |  Standard  |  12 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:48Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 59.78s
T:Â P J McKennaJ:Â Luke McAteer
Soon led, 2l clear under pressure 1f out, kept on op 16/1
T:Â E LynamJ:Â Ben Coen
Mid-division, 8th halfway, closed over 2f out, 4th under pressure 1f out, went 2nd 150 yards out, kept on, not reach winner op 9/2 tchd 4/1
T:Â T G McCourtJ:Â James Ryan
Mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders op 20/1
T:Â Daniel MurphyJ:Â Terry Casey (7)
Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out, 5th under pressure and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace op 8/1 tchd 7/1
T:Â A McGuinnessJ:Â Gabriella Hill (7)
Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd and effort over 2f out, no extra under pressure over 1f out
T:Â T CollinsJ:Â Ronan Whelan
Mid-division, 10th halfway, some progress over 1 1/2f out, no impression, kept on same pace inside final furlong op 11/4
T:Â M HassettJ:Â Paddy Harnett (5)
Soon tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd and ridden over 2f out, no extra under pressure over 1f out op 22/1 tchd 20/1
T:Â W P BrowneJ:Â Declan McDonogh
Tracked leaders in 5th, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure op 25/1
T:Â R O'SullivanJ:Â Patrick McGettigan (5)
Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden entering straight, no impression under pressure over 1 1/2f out, soon weakened op 7/1
T:Â N MeadeJ:Â Adam Caffrey
Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out op 11/2
T:Â D MarnaneJ:Â Andrew Slattery
Always towards rear, last halfway, never a factor op 14/1
T:Â W DurkanJ:Â Jamie Orr (7)
Always towards rear, no danger op 9/1
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Real Encounter17
Weight: 9-5|Â Â Age: 3
T: Mrs J Harrington  J: Shane Foley
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€31.10Pl:€3.00, €2.30, €3.40EX:€300.10Trifecta:€4,889.60Tricast:€2,141.89SF:€162.53
Forecasts
Buddy Batt (7/2), Lethimfly (7/2), Arctic Steps (6/1), Collective Power (13/2), Sporting Hero (7/1), Real Encounter (7/1), Sovereign Cry (9/1), Clonmacash (10/1), All The Girls (14/1), Jered Maddox (20/1), Cuban Grey (22/1), Harry's Hill (28/1), Billboa (28/1)
Lots with chances but LETHIMFLY can race off the same mark as when a promising C&D second on his return so edges the vote from recent Naas scorer Arctic Steps. Real Encounter, Buddy Batt and Harry's Hill also need factoring in.
- LETHIMFLY (IRE)
- ARCTIC STEPS (IRE)
- REAL ENCOUNTER (IRE)
Prize Money
1st: €9,000.002nd: €3,000.003rd: €1,500.004th: €750.005th: €450.006th: €300.00
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