August 26 / 19.10 Tipperary

19.10

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@Tipperaryraces Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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@Tipperaryraces Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -04434 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer of late and very competitive in handicaps while remaining on more or less the same mark; leading chance here.
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5th

6

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing sequence but she really caught the eye when a running-on third of 14 in 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

15/8

3rd

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer and was successful at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last April; now 24lb lower than for that win but she's struggled since and has form figures of 9050876 for her current yard; opposable.

16/1

6th

3

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokkell

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer, winning off 21lb higher mark on turf last April; mainly disappointing since; on a good mark, but plenty to prove now.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 7-5509

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in maidens but both handicap starts have been underwhelming; headgear tried for the first time here and not to be discounted.
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14th

15

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Lucky Queen

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield

12/1

4th

10

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:20 Navan

Lucky Queen

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win in 24 starts came over 1m at Cork in 2022; well beaten in three starts for her new yard but she has been dropped 5lb for her most recent run and the step up in trip will at least help.

18/1

10th

16

(20)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Cork

Lucky Queen

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield up the centre

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 208000

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Dundalk maiden in January but no trace of that form since including in three handicaps; others preferred.
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15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

12/1

Form: 7006

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Did okay on his handicap debut over 1m at the Curragh two weeks ago; should appreciate the extra furlong and has a chance despite an unfavourable draw.
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5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Red Trail

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Belied 80-1 odds when placed off today's mark in this race last year but was well beaten on next hurdling start and has been absent since some disappointing Flat runs in the autumn; too risky.

20/1

1

(14)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Red Trail

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Mike Sowersby

Four-time winner in Ireland (1m1f/1m2f) but the latest of those wins came over two years ago; didn't run badly at Beverley on her Flat debut for this yard but she was beaten a long way at Catterick three weeks ago; down in class but others look stronger.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 469632

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Busy this season and getting closer to breaking his duck, most recently when second in a 1m apprentice handicap at the Curragh; stays this trip and should go close despite a less than ideal draw.
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20

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Donal Kinsella

Opposable as a 36-race maiden and on the back of some modest efforts.

33/1

9th

14

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Still a maiden after 35 outings; fair fifth over C&D on latest but hard to fancy given his overall profile.

16/1

Form: 0901

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in maidens before nicely landing a 1m2f Cork handicap last month; up 7lb for that and could well have more to offer; leading player despite his big weight.
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7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

Form: 4-0080

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Little to recommend in four starts this season and safe enough to overlook; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried.
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13th

13

(5)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Invincible Ourse

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Kenneth Budds

14-race maiden and hasn't beaten a rival in two recent course starts.

66/1

13th

12

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Invincible Ourse

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: David Kenneth Budds

Maiden ran well in Clonmel handicap in September but never landed a blow back at 1m here later in month; longer trip could suit but improvement required; 7lb wrong.

16/1

14th

14

(11)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Invincible Ourse

8st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: David Kenneth Budds

midfield, pushed along and 3f out, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, soon became detached, eased inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 06-706

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in an ordinary handicap at Dundalk last week; more needed here.
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7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Uberrima Fides

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

0-14 on the level, didn't appear to see out the 2m trip at Dundalk last week; wouldn't be out of it here on narrow Dundalk defeat over this trip in the past.

10/1

6th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Uberrima Fides

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

0-13 on the level and this new trip needs to spark significant improvement after a low-key effort here a fortnight ago.

20/1

33/1

Form: 95-0

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three maidens; others preferred on her handicap bow.
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6th

11

(5)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Mauras Gift

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

in touch with leaders

20/1

17th

13

(3)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Mauras Gift

9st 4lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed on turf but mostly been campaigned on AW in last 18 months; second at Dundalk two runs back and has had a little break.

16/1

Form: 0-80

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No show in a trio of maidens from 6f to 1m; best watched on handicap debut.
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8th

30

(15)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Shur Lookit

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John C McConnell

midfield, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced, kept on inside final furlong, switched right when bit short of room towards finish

100/1

5th

18

(22)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Shur Lookit

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

midfield, headway when pushed along under 3f out, ridden under 2f out, kept on but no impression final furlong, not pace to challenge

28/1

10th

12

(6)

26th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Shur Lookit

9st 4lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, always towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out

33/1

10/1

Form: 657957

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW nursery winner and fared okay in a couple of turf handicaps, especially when an unlucky in running fifth at Listowel in June; below her best at Ballinrobe last time but comes into it on her best form.
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11th

12

(12)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drish Melody

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ian O’Connor

Two-time winner, including at this venue, but last win was in 2022; not too bad back from a 489-day break at Gowran but no show in three runs since, including over 1m here last time.

50/1

14th

14

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Drish Melody

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent for 489 days until well-backed favourite at Gowran last month, plenty fresh and forcing much of pace before fading into midfield (reported clinically abnormal); interesting on the back of that comeback run with easier ground in her favour.

9/1

7th

15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Drish Melody

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent since March 2024 and likely best watched on yard debut.

20/1

14/1

Form: 08080

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No impression in three maidens and two handicaps; tongue-tie and visor tried here and top apprentice booked; could be capable of better than he has shown.
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12th

2

(7)

26th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Tharif

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: D K Weld

midfield, lost position when pushed along under 3f out, dropped to rear when ridden and no impression from 2f out

14/1

Form: 700

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on debut at Dundalk in February; well beaten twice since but has ability and might not be badly treated; cheekpieces and a new trip tried here on his handicap debut.
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13th

7

(3)

26th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Luck Of The Dice

9st 7lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: A Oliver

always towards rear, pushed along when reminder after 3f, reminders when became detached from 4f out, eased inside final furlong, never going well

12/1

13th

8

(9)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Luck Of The Dice

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: A Oliver

always towards rear, became detached home straight

18/1

Form: 7707

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Improved effort on her fourth maiden start at Leopardstown two weeks ago; fairly treated on her handicap debut and possible each-way chance.
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11th

9

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Destined To Rock

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Never in the first six; no apparent chance following poor run at Dundalk on stable debut.

33/1

13th

10

(9)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has been well beaten at this venue when last seen and seems best watched on comeback.

22/1

14th

9

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Destined To Rock

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Garry Caldwell

Recent AW debut was a bit of a non-event; plenty of improvement needed.

20/1

Form: 090-09

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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16th

17

(19)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

17:00 Galway

Threescoreandten

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

Having her seventh start and on her third trainer; down 6lb since early in the season but transformation required.

25/1

21

(23)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Navan

Threescoreandten

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Peter Fahey

Up further in trip and hard to make case for her from gate 23; last trainer 3-36 last five seasons, so not sure she will suddenly improve.

50/1

17

(18)

17th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Threescoreandten

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Lawlor

Slight improvement in evidence at Cork in April, a great deal more needed; first reserve.

Form: 908-04

Last run: 114 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Gowran when 1m helped so another step up in trip is likely to suit; should go well.
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16th

15

(9)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 164y

14:20 Navan

Adams Angel

8st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Francis Casey

13-race maiden on the Flat; blinkered when 2l fourth at Dundalk last October; been hurdling without much joy lately.

50/1

2

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:15 Tramore

Adams Angel

10st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Francis Casey

in touch with leaders, mistake 6th, not fluent 7th, soon pushed along briefly, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last

66/1

17th

1

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

13:57 Naas

Adams Angel

11st 7lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Francis Casey

towards rear of midfield, steadied and weakening when not fluent 2 out, made no impression

66/1

Non-runners

Destined To Rock, Threescoreandten, Adam's Angel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €140.90
Straight Forecast €64.04
Tricast €972.86
Trifecta €517.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Wayne R Walker

SPOTLIGHT:

Luck Of The Dice

POSTDATA:

Wayne R Walker

The Irish Sun:

Wayne R Walker