Who won the 19:18 Dundalk (AW) on 26 May 2026?
Believed (IRE) won the 19:18 Dundalk (AW) at SP 2.25. Ridden by Ben Coen. Trained by J P Murtagh.
19:18 Dundalk (AW)
IrelandSunday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
1m4f · Flat · Standard · 10 runners · €10,013 · Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Result
AI top pick was a non-runnerRace report
- 1stBelieved (IRE)Ben Coen·J P Murtagh5/4F·2.25SP
- 2ndCite Florale (FR)W J Lee·Henry De Bromhead·beaten 8.5 lengths4/1·5.00SP
- 3rdPolice Gazette (USA)Gavin Ryan·Donnacha Aidan O'Brien·beaten .5 lengths22/1·23.00SP
Race time
2m 34.95s+4.95s vs std
Slow — could be soft ground, easy lead, or tactical race.
In-running (Believed (IRE))
“Prominent on outer - went second over 6f out - switched to centre and led over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - went further clear inside final furlong - easily”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 1.25 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Cite Florale
Sent off big prices for both starts, CITE FLORALE shaped well at Naas and might be one who reserves her best for the racecourse
Forecast 2/1 Believed, 9/2 Yogini, 5/1 Cite Florale, 11/2 Diligo, 13/2 Minella Rockett, 8/1 Werifesteria, 16/1 Teoest, 20/1 Tanzanite Diamond, 25/1 Police Gazette, 100/1 Avoca Woods, 250/1 Nosmokewithoutfire
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Diligo
Declan McDonogh · Joseph Patrick O'Brien · 3yo
Top-rated of 10
score 54.5 · +2.1 clear of next best (52.4)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong18d since last run (race-fit window)
- Ratings50% weight56averageRPR 84 — highest combined rating in the field
- Form20% weight55averageLast 6: 4-3
- Trainer20% weight28weakJoseph Patrick O'Brien: 7/66 winners last 14d (11%)
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Dundalk (AW) 1m4f
full course data →No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.
Low (1–4)
IV 0.89
Mid (5–8)
IV 1.09
High (9–11)
IV 1.04
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 270 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh · draw 6 3yo · F · bh | 42 | — | 52.4 | 5/4F·2.25 SP |
| 2 | 10 | J: W J Lee · T: Henry De Bromhead · draw 10 3yo · F · gr | 63 | — | 46.3 | 4/1·5.00 SP |
| 3 | 5 | J: Gavin Ryan · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien · draw 3 3yo · C · b | 9 | — | 35.7 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
| 4 | 7 | J: Andrew Slattery · T: J S Bolger · draw 2 3yo · G · b | — | — | 20.0 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
| 5 | 3 | J: Seamie Heffernan · T: John J Nallen · draw 4 3yo · G · ch | 04324 | 82 | 44.6 | 9/4·3.25 SP |
| 6 | 8 | J: Chris Hayes · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien · draw 7 3yo · C · btFT T | — | — | 22.5 | 14/1·15.00 SP |
| 7 | 11 | J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington · draw 1 3yo · F · bpFT P | — | — | 20.5 | 14/1·15.00 SP |
| 8 | 6 | J: Adam Caffrey · T: Adrian McGuinness · draw 8 3yo · G · b | 5 | — | 42.8 | 50/1·51.00 SP |
| 9 | 1 | J: Luke McAteer · T: Jack Foley · draw 5 3yo · C · ch | 80 | — | 29.7 | 100/1·101.00 SP |
| 10 | 4 | J: Sadhbh Tormey(7) · T: T G McCourt · draw 9 3yo · G · b | 07 | — | 29.7 | 250/1·251.00 SP |
| — | — | J: Declan McDonogh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien · draw 11 3yo · C · btpFT TP | 43 | — | 54.5 | — |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 19:18 Dundalk (AW)?
No — the AI top pick (Diligo) was a non-runner or unplaced.
What were the placings in the 19:18 Dundalk (AW)?
Top finishers: 1. Believed (IRE) (2.25), 2. Cite Florale (FR) (5.00), 3. Police Gazette (USA) (23.00).
What was the winning time for the 19:18 Dundalk (AW)?
The winning time was 2m 34.95s, 4.95s slower than standard.
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