Horse Racing Tips: 4 to score at Dundalk on Friday from PPTV

PPTV's James Shortt presents his four best bets at Dundalk on Friday evening.

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16:30 Sneaky Getaway

There are plenty of dual-purpose horses declared for this 2m conditions event where SNEAKY GETAWAY has the services of champion jockey Colin Keane. This horse won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last summer before finishing in mid-division and just behind Grandmaster Flash in the Irish Cesarewitch last October. The eight-year-old won again over hurdles at Fairyhouse in novice company in November before running poorly at Punchestown and Leopardstown. He deserved a break after been pulled-up over Christmas and can go close to victory with a tongue-tie used for the first-time.

The booking of Keane catches the eye and, like plenty of horses from the Emmet Mullins stable, any movement in the betting would be another positive. The use of cheekpieces for the first-time on Whirling Dervish and Grandmaster Flash should help, with Johnny Levins’ runner fit from jumping and having good previous form on the level in listed company. The consistent Construct has been raised 4lbs for a recent course and distance success, while stable-mate Anna Bunina will appreciate the extra distance following her recent comeback run on the flat earlier this month.

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18:00 Burgoo Alley

This maiden looks intriguing with a mixture of newcomers and those with experience all doing battle over the 1m trip. Paddy Twomey has decided to use a visor for the first-time with the returning BURGOO ALLEY and she could have enough ability to score under Billy Lee. The daughter of Footstepsinthesand has raced twice, finishing fourth on both occasions at Bellewstown and Galway last year. Her debut performance reads well behind Pretty Gorgeous, who subsequently improved further to win both the Debutante Stakes and Fillies’ Mile for Joseph O’Brien.

A return to this one-mile trip following her latest effort at Galway in early August, along with a good draw in stall 3 can see her challenge for victory. Thrumps Dream should improve on her debut second for Adrian McGuinness, while Empyrea and Harayka also have wide draws for Dermot Weld on debut. My Generation is a half-sister to Crossfirehurricane and races on debut, while stable-mate Hala Joud looks exposed and has been expensive to follow. Jessica Harrington is also represented by Hamwood Flier and Sagar Lake and any market support for those newcomers should be noted.

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18:30 Sister Lola

SISTER LOLA was an unlucky loser when finishing second here earlier this month and can compensate Eddie Lynam and Mark Enright with victory in this 1m handicap. The daughter of Slade Power was travelled nicely and making a winning move when a clear opening closed for Enright just before the furlong pole. The four-year-old lost any chance of success at that crucial point with Enright having to move to his left and only finishing second behind Gatsby Cap.

The return to his one-mile trip should help her chances with the filly once again racing off an official rating of 58. Lady Andaz wears blinkers for the first-time on her third Irish start for Kieran Cotter, while former course and distance winner Neyland is another serious player for Pat Martin. Elsewhere, Poetic Choice could push for a place having finished fifth after a long break in January, while Macclift could also reach the frame but needs to reverse the form with Sister Lola.

19:30 Masalai

A competitive 7f handicap closes the action at Dundalk on Friday night with Sunset Nova, Togoville and Masalai all recent winners. It’s a typical Dundalk affair with previous mixed form between most of these runners, but hopefully MASALAI has more in the tank to secure the hat-trick. The drop back to seven-furlongs has paid dividend with back to back wins already this month for trainer Eddie Lynam.

The seven-year-old got the better of Ranger Bob earlier this month, before striking late again last week under Dylan Browne McMonagle. The talented young jockey once again takes off 5lbs with the horse running off a 6lb improved rating from 60 to 66. The manner of his latest win suggests there’s further improvement remaining, while Indiana Grey looks a good each-way player for Pat Martin and Danny Sheehy.

James’ tips at Dundalk on Friday

16:30 Sneaky Getaway
18:00 Burgoo Alley
18:30 Sister Lola
19:30 Masalai

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

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