October 04 / 15.27 Curragh

15.27

Soft

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £10239.67
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 065018 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form with a Roscommon win on penultimate (7.5f, soft) off 76; raised 6lb and no impact at Listowel (7f, heavy) latest; needs to rebound from that effort stepped back up to 1m.
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9th

6

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Earls

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won 11 races, including one at this venue; no success yet this year, but placed in four consecutive races between May and July; well below best at Roscommon three weeks ago.

14/1

11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Earls

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Earls

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 190217 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Twelve-time winner was beaten 6l on his first run for this yard at Laytown (7f); won a Gowran claimer comfortably on his previous start (1m, good); rain softened ground not in his favour.
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9th

7

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel C Kelly

On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again.

10/1

6th

14

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

Form: -90040 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really fired since a close fourth over his C&D (heavy) in April 2024 off 88; 12lb lower now but didn't build on mildly promising Clonmel fourth over 1m2f here on latest, though that was a hot race; well-treated but revival needed.
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4th

15

(13)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Mr Rango

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; well below par last three starts.

25/1

14th

10

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Mr Rango

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month; below that level at Tramore last time.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Mr Rango

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month.

11/2

Form: 110224 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a fine campaign; back to back wins in June saw him go up 13lb but he has continued to acquit himself well; another sound run in a Killarney rated race latest (1m, good); probably doesn't want it too soft.
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2nd

3

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

16:05 Roscommon

Refreshment

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

79-rated gelding won twice in June at Cork and Leopardstown, both over 1m on nice ground; midfield on soft to heavy at the Curragh latest (1m) and has hinted that this sort of trip might suit, though he's not bred for it.

9/2

4

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Refreshment

9st 10lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Has enjoyed a fine campaign; back to back wins in June saw him go up 13lb but he has continued to acquit himself well; another sound run in a Killarney rated race latest (1m, good); probably doesn't want it too soft.

15/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:41 Killarney

Refreshment

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins on goodish ground but versatile as regards conditions as it was yielding to soft when second in a 1m handicap at Galway where three of today's rivals were behind; came from well off the pace that day so it was some effort.

4/1

25/1

Form: 530006 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off.
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2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Razdan

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Very capable on the Flat and he won his last start in this sphere when landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; patchy form in nine starts on the Flat since and he refused to race on both outings when last seen in October; stable debut.

14/1

4

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Razdan

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a common theme this season but he took even more drastic action at the Curragh last time when refusing to race; generally poor efforts this year but he finished a close third behind subsequent Ascot Stakes winner Ascending at Cork in May (1m4f, good); risky proposition.

25/1

5

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Razdan

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off.

25/1

Form: -77529

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole success a 6f maiden at Pontefract (good) last year for Ralph Beckett; 33-1 and beaten 10.5l on debut for this yard at Punchestown; yet to prove she handles easy ground; others preferred.
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4th

2

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Ardeur

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Yet to add to 2yo success for Ralph Beckett; heavy defeats this year before creditable seventh of 22 at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) when last seen, making most; this track could suit and has been dropped a further 3lb.

8/1

7th

16

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Ardeur

9st 5lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Yet to add to 2yo success for Ralph Beckett; heavy defeats all three starts this year; mark tumbling but she needs a revival.

33/1

Form: 493251

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3yo has won twice this season, including on latest at Listowel (8.5f, heavy) off 4lb lower (Quatre Bras 0.75l behind); ground conditions fine and should go well again if proving as effective on this track.
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4th

10

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season until finding her form again when second over C&D in June; winner Thatwilldso has franked the form with Galway second and Sligo win; longer trip here should be fine and ground-versatile.

9/2

2nd

12

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season; first-time blinkers failed to do the trick at Gowran.

14/1

Form: 349021

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3yo got off the mark with a commanding win for this rider at Gowran (9.5f, heavy) two weeks ago; raised 9lb, drops in trip and this is a tougher race but there could be more to come from this filly.
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9

(8)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:12 Leopardstown

Great Mover

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Only 1-27 but twice placed here during the summer (7f/1m1f) and might have won on another day last time at Listowel where she didn't get the clearest of runs; (1m1f, yielding); stays this far; considered.

8/1

3rd

12

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Great Mover

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground winner at Gowran (1m1f) a year ago; best 2026 form when placed in two Leopardstown races on soft in June; rain would help.

14/1

9th

10

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Great Mover

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground winner at Gowran (1m1f) a year ago so rain would be welcomed and it was a solid enough run over 1m2f at the Curragh most recently; versatile trip-wise and considered.

14/1

Form: 337254

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
3yo has run respectably on last three starts in maiden company; weakened after making the running at Listowel latest (1m, heavy); probably needs more in first turf handicap.
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9

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Gran Habano

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

3yo has run respectably on last three starts in maiden company; weakened after making the running at Listowel latest (1m, heavy); probably needs more in first turf handicap.

11/1

4th

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:37 Listowel

Gran Habano

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 runs but has placed in six of them, including when a 3l second in a Galway maiden in July (7f, yielding); below his best at Gowran earlier this month; well exposed at this stage and likely to find a few too good.

11/1

2

(15)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Gran Habano

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian Murray

Placed in six of his 12 starts, including at Galway on latest, when he overhauled Men Of Honour to take second; well exposed at this stage; should be thereabouts but may again find one or two too good.

5/1

Form: 4-0083

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 50-1 when close up in third behind Flying Fortress at Listowel (8.5f, heavy) on return from five months off; 3lb better off now so might be able to turn the tables if in the same form; considered.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Has very much come to form on his last two runs; winning a C&D handicap three weeks ago and proved the only danger to a good winner here last week; dropped 1lb for that effort and one of the ones to beat here.

3/1

1st

11

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual C&D winner was around 2l off Slieve Binnian on last visit here, but now 9lb lower, so marksman is givng him every chance if he can recapture best form; yard still a bit quiet.

10/1

7th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Quatre Bras

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner is 0-23 on turf but has been placed on five occasions; not beaten far on last turf start at Leopardstown in July (1m, good); kept on steadily for a 3.5l sixth of 14 over extended 1m1f at Dundalk last month; moderate run at Down Royal eight days later.

8/1

Form: 741333

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
3yo running well in defeat since June's Gowran win (7f, soft); ran off the home bend when a 5.75l third at Listowel latest (7f, heavy); place claims again off the same mark.
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1st

15

(16)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Highbury See See

9st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins last year on soft/heavy and back to form last month on better ground, just failing to get up at Cork and again finished well, having had to wait for an opening, when second to Morehampton at Listowel; disappointingly never really landed a blow at the Curragh on latest and now tried in cheekpieces.

11/2

6th

7

(4)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Highbury See See

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins last year on soft/heavy included this race off today's mark; back to form latest two outings last month on better ground, just failing to get up at Cork and again finished well, having had to wait for an opening, when second at Listowel; seemingly in good shape for repeat win.

11/2

2nd

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Highbury See See

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; inconsistent this season, but gave it a good go last time at Cork when just missing out (1m, good); he's 3lb higher now and they claimed 5lb last time, so has more on his plate.

5/1

Form: -09019 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Back to form from out of the blue with a dominant win at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) on penultimate; no impact off 12lb higher at Galway latest; handicapper may have his measure.
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1st

3

(18)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Selective Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Beaten only 2l when twice fourth; not as good last time, but handles soft ground well and on a fair mark now.

7/1

5th

3

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time winner has run some solid races in defeat this term, notably when a close fourth over C&D the last twice; handles easy ground and should be a player down 2lb.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Coyle

Roscommon winner on soft a year ago off 59; hasn't won since although C&D fourth (Roderick second) in June was a good effort, coming from well back from a wide draw; ground to suit, should go well.

7/1

Form: 2-5646

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
3yo's best maiden efforts came over 7f-9.5f on good ground at Gowran; soundly beaten on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, good) when 5lb wrong; now sports a tongue tie; untried on testing ground and a bit to prove for now.
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13

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Tashir

9st 5lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

3yo's best maiden efforts came over 7f-9.5f on good ground at Gowran; soundly beaten on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, good) when 5lb wrong; now sports a tongue tie; untried on testing ground and a bit to prove for now.

18/1

7

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:10 Naas

Tashir

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J P Murtagh

5lb out of the weights for this handicap debut but his maiden runs weren't devoid of promise and has been gelded; the market should be informative with the same yard also running Reyenzi.

9/1

4th

16

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:00 Gowran Park

Tashir

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Promising on only start last season when splitting two market principals in 7f maiden on good at this venue; soft ground may have been his undoing on seasonal debut at Cork; failed to stay 1m5f at Ballinrobe last month.

5/1

16/1

Form: 001580 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) in May, his first win on grass; modest efforts off revised mark since and not sure he'll appreciate soft ground if the forecast rain materialises.
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14th

9

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

Form: 035378 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2021 and 2022 on soft ground; hasn't fared well in the last two renewals but he's effectively running off 60 here with his rider's claim and his 2022 win came off 77; showed he retained ability when a 1l third at Cork last month; 1m2f too far latest; interesting.
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8th

7

(18)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Loingseoir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

The veteran has won seven races, including this race last year at 28-1; has run well behind several good yardsticks this season; could go close in his repeat bid following a 0.5l second of 16 over 1m here 11 days ago.

8/1

2nd

15

(11)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M C Grassick

Veteran has won seven races up to 1m4f including two runnings of this race; Galway third to Lady Arwen his standout run in a largely disappointing 2026, but mark reflects that.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €20.18
Tricast €171.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ardeur

The Irish Sun:

Quatre Bras

SPOTLIGHT:

Loingseoir

POSTDATA:

Earls

TOPSPEED:

Shoot To Kill