Preview dundalk 5th Dec

Dundalk just beat the weather on Saturday and provides the action again on Sunday, with an eight-race card starting at 12.35.

The opening [email protected] Handicap looks a fiendishly difficult sprint to unravel, with only Under Review boasting a recent win, though his last run left a bit to be desired.

Ability N Delivery has two wins from 20 career starts but is consistent enough to mount a challenge, but this could be the right opportunity for Trotting Weasel

Joseph O'Brien's bid for the apprentice title resumes in the Group Discounts At Dundalk Stadium Race as he rides Copper Dock, but he looks to be up against some stiff opposition in Sampers and Hot Sand.

The young rider may have stronger claims in the first division of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden as he rides Amazing Beauty for his father Aidan.

The Galileo filly holds Irish 1000 Guineas and Oaks entries and if she's anywhere near that level she could go very close, though if experience counts, then recent course and distance third Elusive Express may take some stopping.

The second division could prove the stronger of the two, with Ger Lyons' Girl Guide and Jim Bolger's Vastitas both looking solid yardsticks.

However, Dermot Weld's Ready When You Are could be the one to be on, as she created a favourable impression on her debut in a Leopardstown maiden and may have enough improvement in her.

Emperor Of The Sun showed marked improvement once switched to nurseries and he can go one better than last time in the Christmas Parties At Dundalk Nursery Handicap, though recent course winner Crystal Belle is sure to keep him honest.

An Saighdiur could give O'Brien junior a winner in the Group Discounts At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap, while the www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap could be between Westtower Boy and the Harry Rogers duo of Elusive Ridge and Solo Performer.