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County Louth's racing hub — a balanced circuit serving Ireland's east coast
Dundalk Greyhound Stadium is the principal racing venue on Ireland's north-east coast, drawing dogs and trainers from counties Louth, Meath, Monaghan, and the wider border region. The town of Dundalk has a strong greyhound racing tradition, and the stadium provides a regular racing outlet for a community with deep roots in the sport.
The track operates on Friday and Saturday evenings, providing a busy weekend schedule that complements the national racing calendar. Fields at Dundalk are competitive across the grade range — the region produces solid A-grade dogs and there is regular representation from leading Leinster trainers alongside local specialists.
Dundalk's proximity to the border means it attracts a mixed Irish and Northern Irish entry, creating interesting competitive dynamics. The track has a straightforward, unpretentious character that is typical of provincial Irish racing at its best.
Schedule: Friday & Saturday evenings
| Races | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Time | 54 | 11 | 20% | 26 | 48% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Today | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
1st pick performance · £1 level stakes at SP · Place = 1/4 odds top 2
Dogs dropping in grade today
Composite 30% · Rating 25% · Speed 15% · Bend 10% · Suit 20%
Win rate at Dundalk & their runners
Dundalk's circuit is medium-proportioned with moderately wide bends and fair straight lengths. The track falls between the extremes of tight provincial venues and the large galloping circuits of Shelbourne or Curraheen. This middle-ground character means that both early pace and sustained speed play a role in race outcomes.
Conditions can vary between meetings depending on the weather. The north-east location makes the track susceptible to wet conditions, particularly in autumn and winter. When the going is soft, the racing dynamic shifts slightly towards inside-drawn dogs, as is the case at most provincial Irish venues.
The home straight is of good length relative to the circuit size, providing reasonable opportunities for closers. Racing at Dundalk tends to produce competitive finishes — the balanced circuit creates conditions where clear-cut dominance by front-runners is less common than at tighter venues.
Dundalk plays as a medium-fair track. Performance ratings and class are reliable predictors, with trap draw as a secondary factor. The medium-wide bends mean that inside traps have a slight advantage but it is not the overriding factor it would be at a tight venue.
The border-region training community produces competitive dogs with solid form, and fields at Dundalk are generally well-matched within their grade. This makes for genuine competitive racing where quality differences are expressed in results, and form analysis tends to be rewarding.
Stayers do well at Dundalk at the longer distances. The circuit's proportions reward dogs with stamina and sustained speed rather than one-dimensional early pace specialists.
| Distance | Races | Avg Field | Avg Winner Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350m | 4 | 5.8 | 18.99s |
| 400m | 480 | 5.9 | 21.63s |
| 525m | 693 | 5.9 | 29.03s |
| 550m | 26 | 5.9 | 30.29s |
| 575m | 7 | 5.9 | 31.69s |
| 600m | 11 | 6 | 33.15s |
| 620m | 1 | 5 | 34.31s |
The 525-yard standard trip. A balanced race on Dundalk's medium circuit. Both front-runners and closers have chances. Performance ratings are the strongest predictor.
The 550-yard trip. Stamina becomes a more significant factor. Dogs with strong finishing speed over this ground are the ones to follow.
The 575-yard trip. The extra distance rewards genuine stayers. Closers have their best opportunity at this trip on the Dundalk circuit.
How to read this: In a fair 6-runner race, each trap would win ~17% and place (finish 1st or 2nd) ~33% of the time.
Win% = how often this trap produces the winner. Place% = how often this trap finishes 1st or 2nd (standard place bet).
+ / − columns show the difference from fair share — positive means the trap wins/places more than expected, negative means less.
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | +8.3 | 2 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 3.00 |
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 1 | 25.0% | -8.3 | 3.50 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | +33.3 | 2 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 3.50 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 5.00 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 2 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 3.25 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | +8.3 | 1 | 25.0% | -8.3 | 2.50 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 471 | 85 | 18.0% | +1.3 | 169 | 35.9% | +2.6 | 3.38 |
| 2 | 471 | 75 | 15.9% | -0.8 | 152 | 32.3% | -1.0 | 3.55 |
| 3 | 472 | 83 | 17.6% | +0.9 | 163 | 34.5% | +1.2 | 3.46 |
| 4 | 473 | 69 | 14.6% | -2.1 | 144 | 30.4% | -2.9 | 3.56 |
| 5 | 470 | 85 | 18.1% | +1.4 | 167 | 35.5% | +2.2 | 3.34 |
| 6 | 463 | 86 | 18.6% | +1.9 | 165 | 35.6% | +2.3 | 3.40 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 686 | 125 | 18.2% | +1.5 | 241 | 35.1% | +1.8 | 3.39 |
| 2 | 682 | 117 | 17.2% | +0.5 | 238 | 34.9% | +1.6 | 3.48 |
| 3 | 687 | 120 | 17.5% | +0.8 | 235 | 34.2% | +0.9 | 3.45 |
| 4 | 679 | 110 | 16.2% | -0.5 | 196 | 28.9% | -4.4 | 3.61 |
| 5 | 683 | 113 | 16.5% | -0.2 | 218 | 31.9% | -1.4 | 3.57 |
| 6 | 682 | 114 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 260 | 38.1% | +4.8 | 3.28 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | -1.3 | 5 | 19.2% | -14.1 | 3.58 |
| 2 | 25 | 3 | 12.0% | -4.7 | 9 | 36.0% | +2.7 | 3.52 |
| 3 | 26 | 8 | 30.8% | +14.1 | 12 | 46.2% | +12.9 | 2.85 |
| 4 | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | -8.4 | 7 | 29.2% | -4.1 | 3.83 |
| 5 | 26 | 5 | 19.2% | +2.5 | 7 | 26.9% | -6.4 | 3.85 |
| 6 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | -1.3 | 12 | 46.2% | +12.9 | 3.08 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.86 |
| 2 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.43 |
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | +26.2 | 4 | 57.1% | +23.8 | 3.00 |
| 4 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.71 |
| 5 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.29 |
| 6 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.17 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | -7.6 | 3 | 27.3% | -6.0 | 3.91 |
| 2 | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 4.36 |
| 3 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | +1.5 | 6 | 54.5% | +21.2 | 2.82 |
| 4 | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | +10.6 | 4 | 36.4% | +3.1 | 4.00 |
| 5 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | +1.5 | 4 | 36.4% | +3.1 | 3.00 |
| 6 | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | +10.6 | 5 | 45.5% | +12.2 | 2.82 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 3.00 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 4.00 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +83.3 | 1 | 100.0% | +66.7 | 1.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 1 | 100.0% | +66.7 | 2.00 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 5.00 |
How often each going allowance occurs and its effect on run times. Positive = fast ground, negative = slow/heavy.
| Going | Label | Races | Avg Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| -80 | Very Heavy | 5 | 30.43s |
| -40 | Very Heavy | 25 | 28.22s |
| -25 | Heavy | 7 | 21.94s |
| -20 | Heavy | 12 | 26.03s |
| -10 | Slow | 8 | 27.62s |
| 0 | Normal | 1126 | 26.13s |
| +10 | Fast | 11 | 21.38s |
| +15 | Very Fast | 8 | 28.67s |
| +20 | Very Fast | 9 | 29.38s |
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Mark Connolly | 5 | 3 | 60% | 4 | 80% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Kurtis Bain (NI) | 7 | 3 | 43% | 4 | 57% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Michael Taggart(NI) | 10 | 4 | 40% | 6 | 60% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| David Murray | 5 | 2 | 40% | 2 | 40% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Graham Kelly | 6 | 2 | 33% | 3 | 50% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Aidan McVeigh(NI) | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Jamie McGee | 4 | 1 | 25% | 1 | 25% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Gerard Barber | 9 | 2 | 22% | 5 | 56% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Pat Daly | 5 | 1 | 20% | 1 | 20% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Martin Lanney | 22 | 3 | 14% | 8 | 36% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| George Matthews(NI) | 8 | 1 | 13% | 1 | 13% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Brendan Mullan(NI) | 10 | 1 | 10% | 2 | 20% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| John Downey | 10 | 1 | 10% | 3 | 30% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| Damian Maginn(NI) | 12 | 1 | 8% | 2 | 17% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
| William Mullan(NI) | 11 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 9% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
Min 3 runners · £1 level stakes at SP · Sorted by win rate
| Dog | Runs | Wins | Win% | Places | Best Time | Avg Pos | Last Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Ohtheretom | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 28.81s | 1.00 | 2026-06-20 |
| Makedatup | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 29.06s | 1.00 | 2026-06-20 |
| Dryland Venom | 4 | 3 | 75% | 3 | 28.87s | 1.75 | 2026-06-20 |
| Robbies Flyer | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 21.20s | 2.00 | 2026-06-20 |
| Coolemount Blaze | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 29.06s | 1.33 | 2026-06-20 |
| Hackney Buck | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 28.58s | 1.33 | 2026-06-13 |
| Desert Trend | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 21.81s | 1.33 | 2026-06-13 |
| Beretta Johnson | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 28.69s | 1.33 | 2026-06-13 |
| Scroggy Fig | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 21.71s | 3.50 | 2026-06-20 |
| Lu Lus Blossom | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 29.66s | 1.50 | 2026-06-19 |
| Ravenswood Cass | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 28.98s | 3.00 | 2026-06-20 |
| Hillview Prince | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 28.92s | 2.00 | 2026-06-13 |
| Buddy Bruno | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 21.37s | 2.00 | 2026-06-13 |
| Highview Cert | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 28.94s | 1.50 | 2026-06-20 |
| Ballyhoe Natalee | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 28.52s | 1.50 | 2026-06-13 |
Min 2 runs · Sorted by win rate then volume
How often the shortest-priced dog (market favourite) wins and places at Dundalk. National average favourite win rate is approximately 30%.
Races analysed
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Avg winning SP
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Fastest adjusted times in our database for each distance at Dundalk.
Here Comes Bob
18.72s · S0 · 2025-09-20
Lennies Tank
20.96s · S0 · 2025-05-31
Rolo Tokyo
28.15s · A3 · 2025-07-05
Blacknose Clover
29.85s · A0 · 2025-05-17
Ashmar Una
31.20s · A2 · 2025-03-21
Exclusion Order
32.72s · A3 · 2025-07-05
Harryannafreya
34.31s · A3 · 2025-05-31
Breakdown of race grades at Dundalk. Shows the type and quality of racing the track hosts.
A3
215 (17%)
A2
164 (13%)
A4
126 (10%)
A1
90 (7%)
S3
76 (6%)
A5
75 (6%)
S2
65 (5%)
S5
62 (5%)
S4
62 (5%)
S0
47 (4%)
S6
46 (4%)
S7
42 (3%)
S1
40 (3%)
A0
37 (3%)
A6
24 (2%)
N3
22 (2%)
S8
15 (1%)
A7
12 (1%)
ON2
4 (0%)
SS0
3 (0%)
N2
2 (0%)
AA0
1 (0%)
ON1
1 (0%)
Apply balanced form analysis at Dundalk. Performance ratings and class should be your starting point, with trap draw playing a supporting role rather than dominating your selections. Well-rated dogs in their right grade tend to perform consistently here.
Monitor going conditions. Dundalk is susceptible to the north-east Irish weather, and heavier conditions can shift the form picture. On soft or heavy going, inside-drawn dogs gain extra advantage and front-runners hold their positions more easily.
The cross-border competition creates opportunities for dogs with strong Northern Irish form crossing over to compete. Tracking how these dogs transfer — particularly from Drumbo Park — can provide useful context for form analysis at Dundalk.
| Date | Time | Dist | Grade | Winner | Trap | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | 22:05 | 525m | A3 | Makedatup | 6 | 29.19s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 21:50 | 525m | A3 | Coolemount Blaze | 6 | 29.31s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 21:35 | 400m | SS0 | Robbies Flyer | 3 | 21.20s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 21:20 | 525m | A2 | Dryland Venom | 5 | 28.87s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 21:05 | 525m | A3 | Scroggy Fig | 5 | 28.49s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 20:50 | 400m | S4 | Jacksonville | 4 | 22.17s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 20:35 | 525m | A4 | Malarky | 6 | 29.60s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 20:20 | 400m | ON1 | Danikas Rocket | 6 | 21.28s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 20:05 | 525m | A3 | Ohtheretom | 2 | 28.81s | — |
| 2026-06-20 | 19:50 | 525m | A3 | Barnhill Dancer | 6 | 28.87s | — |
Data from 2024-12-06 to 2026-06-27 · 1,231 races analysed · 152 meetings
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Interference & Run Comment Patterns
The 10 most common run comments from the last 1,000 completed runs. High rates of "crowded" or "checked" indicate a track where interference affects results.
SlAw
190/1000 runs (19%)
Crd 1
157/1000 runs (16%)
RnOn
141/1000 runs (14%)
Blk 1
111/1000 runs (11%)
Bmp 1
108/1000 runs (11%)
Ld 1
87/1000 runs (9%)
EvAw
75/1000 runs (8%)
EP
60/1000 runs (6%)
NvShw
55/1000 runs (6%)
FinWl
52/1000 runs (5%)