August 15 / 15.30 Dundalk (AW)

15.30

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Bar One Racing ‘Visit Our New Website’ Apprentice Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Bar One Racing ‘Visit Our New Website’ Apprentice Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to winners Bigwood (7f/1m inc HK; RPR 89) and Blue Wood (7f inc AW; 63); dam 6.7f/1m winner (70); belated debut with hood fitted and market best guide.
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12th

20

(9)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Java Wood

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Modest form in turf maidens before 40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; made a pleasing return when staying on for fifth of 15 over 7f at this venue; every chance now after another solid display when fourth at Leopardstown.

9/1

4th

8

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Java Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Modest form in turf maidens before 40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; made a pleasing return when staying on for fifth of 15 at the Curragh 11 days ago; extra furlong will suit; fair chance for rider with plenty of pony-racing experience

8/1

5th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Java Wood

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Modest form in turf maidens before 40/1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; same very capable rider here.

10/1

Form: 520698

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed five times up to 1m, including twice here; struggling in turf handicaps of late and more needed back in maiden company.
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19th

12

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bishopton

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won C&D maiden last summer before following up over the same trip in Down Royal handicap; back to that level of form on latest when strong-finishing 1/2l off an all-the-way winner here over 6f in December; back up to career-high mark but return to 7f to suit and respected.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 35-373

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens at two; hasn't justified his opening handicap mark this term though two placed efforts in maidens still leave him in the mix here.
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1st

6

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Daler

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Got first career win with comfortable 1m Dundalk handicap success in October off 72; just fair efforts on AW afterwards and turf return at Naas last month was just okay (keen); cheekpieces now added.

12/1

7th

8

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Daler

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Got first career win with a comfortable 1m Dundalk handicap success in October off 72; just fair efforts on AW since, but he has some decent turf form and could go well back on this surface.

14/1

8th

2

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Daler

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Got first career win with a comfortable victory in a C&D handicap in October off 72; just fair efforts over C&D last two times; returns from a 91-day absence now and capable of more.

5/1

Form: 00

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Huge odds and ran accordingly in both maidens; easily passed over.
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4

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Describe

9st 8lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Huge odds and ran accordingly in both maidens; easily passed over.

50/1

10th

3

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

14:42 Limerick

Describe

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Was 200-1 and failed to beat a rival home when very slowly away on debut at the Curragh (6f, good); steps up in trip; hard to fancy.

50/1

4

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Describe

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Eighth foal; half-brother to four winners including Enjazaat, a 6f Listed scorer for Owen Burrows; dam 6f 2yo winner, out of 5f Group 3 winner.

33/1

Form: 44

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Barrier trial second in May and two solid runs in maidens, staying on late over 6f at the Curragh and again coming late, from a wide draw, after not clear run when fourth over this trip at Galway; probably won't need to improve too much to play a role here; good draw too.
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8

(21)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Eichan San

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Now 0-9 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 over C&D in April (soft); didn't get a clear run at Down Royal on Friday so remains of interest.

14/1

8th

11

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Eichan San

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Now 0-8 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 at the Curragh on penultimate (6f, soft); the drop to 5f was a bad move last time (outpaced) but can't rule out a big run over this trip.

14/1

11th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Eichan San

9st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

0-6 but has ability and didn't run badly last time at the Curragh when a keeping on 4.5l fourth of 21 (6f, soft); not sure the drop to 5f is ideal, however, but good ground should be fine.

7/1

Form: 4-653

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces (and having been gelded) appeared to bring some improvement at Limerick last time, albeit barely got the 1m trip; back to 7f to suit and major claims, despite wide draw.
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6

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Raykir

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

Cheekpieces (and having been gelded) appeared to bring some improvement at Limerick last time, albeit barely got the 1m trip; back to 7f to suit and major claims, despite wide draw.

11/4

3rd

5

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

14:42 Limerick

Raykir

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Rated 75 after three maiden runs on the AW at 7f and soft ground at 1m; has been gelded and cheekpieces go on; pedigree suggests fast ground will suit; should go well.

9/2

Form: 700907

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Poor sort on both AW and Turf; easily dismissed.
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16th

17

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: J G Murray

Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

16

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Still a maiden after 22 outings; respectable run on final 2025 turf start when third of 15 at Galway (7f, heavy); tailed off at Bellewstown in first run this year (1m, soft); blinkers go on now.

50/1

Form: 60

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both maidens this summer, too keen in a tongue-tie latest.
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12th

10

(12)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Surf On Jamie

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Maiden's form does not inspire any great confidence; can only be watched for now; new headgear combination.

50/1

8

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Surf On Jamie

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Paul Mulligan

Soundly beaten in both maidens this summer, too keen in a tongue-tie latest.

50/1

17th

19

(17)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Surf On Jamie

11st 1lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Paul Mulligan

Slowly away and never a threat over 1m at Naas on debut; major improvement required; first reserve.

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation gelding a 28,000euros foal; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners, including Lucky Vega (6f 2yo Group 1/2,000 Guineas third); newcomer has to be respected, market could tell us a lot.
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No Results Found

5/2

Form: 2

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A USD70,000 2yo; half-sister to winners Blameless Ghost (Canadian 6.5f/7f turf) and Yo Dawg (US 5.5f/6f dirt); dam US 5f-8.5f turf winner (inc stakes), half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Vacare; made plenty of use of when chasing home a clear-cut winner and hot favourite on debut here over 1m last month; drop in trip could suit and likely major player.
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10

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Beijinho

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian Murray

A USD70,000 2yo; half-sister to winners Blameless Ghost (Canadian 6.5f/7f turf) and Yo Dawg (US 5.5f/6f dirt); dam US 5f-8.5f turf winner (inc stakes), half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Vacare; made plenty of use of when chasing home a clear-cut winner and hot favourite on debut here over 1m last month; drop in trip could suit and likely major player.

5/2

2nd

7

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:27 Dundalk (AW)

Beijinho

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

$70,000 2yo; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Blameless Ghost (Canadian 6.5f/7f turf) and Yo Dawg (US 5.5f/6f dirt); dam US 5f-8.5f turf winner (inc 2yo/stakes), half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Vacare; good pedigree in a weak race.

9/4

Form: 0-0000

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten a rival in five starts.
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11

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glasheen Girl

9st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Fergal Birrane

Hasn't beaten a rival in five starts.

100/1

11th

9

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:27 Dundalk (AW)

Glasheen Girl

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Fergal Birrane

Hasn't beaten a rival in four starts including here on debut; passed over.

33/1

10

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:50 Limerick

Glasheen Girl

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Fergal Birrane

Huge odds and has failed to beat a single rival home in three maidens at 6f-1m; safe to rule out; blinkered.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Prince Of Lir sister to 6f AW winner Genesis (RPR 87), half-sister to 6f/1m winner Dandy Warhol (inc AW/US turf; 101); dam 1m2f winner (77); too keen and dropped out tamely on recent Galway debut for Alan McIntyre; switched yards since.
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10th

9

(17)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Princess

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Modest form in five starts, last two here over sprint trips; not an obvious one but relatively unexposed.

16/1

Form: 0000

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form so far in maidens, easily discounted.
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13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Coyle

Poor form so far in maidens, easily discounted.

100/1

13th

15

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Very weak form in three 7f maidens, can be left out of calculations.

200/1

11

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Not fancied for either maiden start and has only beaten one rival in those two runs; passed over

125/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 22,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 8.5-10.5f winner; always in rear after slow start on last month's Curragh debut.
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10th

5

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sonoma Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

Weak maiden form; big price when failing to make any impression at the Curragh on handicap debut; tailed off on AW debut in November but was drawn wide on first try at 10.5f; returns from break with Colin Keane booked so market must be monitored; cheekpieces.

20/1

20

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Sonoma Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W T Farrell

By far the best of three maiden runs came over 1m at Navan last time; of interest on handicap debut if supported in the market.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €18.20
Straight Forecast €14.00
Trifecta €122.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beijinho

The Irish Sun:

Eichan San

POSTDATA:

Raykir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Beijinho