19.12
GoodBlackwater Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £10243.48
- 0m 7f 0y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 51-364 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 (1) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Lightly raced 3yo won 6f maiden here last September (yielding-to-soft) and has acquitted himself creditably in two handicap runs this season, latest when not quite getting home (rider dropped whip) over 1m in finishing fourth here early this month; down 2lb but remains 3lb out of handicap proper; don't rule out with drop to 7f to suit. |
11/2 |
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4th 1 (11) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Course winner last season at 6f (yld-sft); respectable run in 1m Newcastle novice (AW) in February and pleasing return to turf on handicap debut at the Curragh two weeks ago (7f, soft); step back up to 1m a plus; cheekpieces retained; big player off 1lb lower. |
7/1 |
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6th 15 (12) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Stepped forward to land a 6f Cork conditions event on his second start in September (yielding to soft); form of that had multiple boosts in behind; took time to settle at Newcastle when failing to justify favouritism last time (1m); cheekpieces go on and drop back in trip should suit. |
8/1 |
14/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 86-160 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 (7) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh in March (heavy) but just fair efforts twice since at same venue; yet to win over this far and best form on easier ground so would welcome rain. |
14/1 |
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11th 5 (11) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f here in March (heavy); 5f may not have suited last time when 7.75l behind (soft to heavy); upped in trip now and could be competitive. |
12/1 |
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6th 14 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Notched up a third career win when making all on seasonal return here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); that was his second 6f success here but he has yet to win over 5f so might be vulnerable off 4lb higher. |
15/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 586-20 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus. |
9/2 |
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10th 14 (17) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for remainder of the season but back to form over 7f at Leopardstown on seasonal return four days ago when second; needs to back that up. |
11/2 |
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2nd 12 (15) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for the remainder of last season; first-time out could be the time to catch him; high draw. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 522309 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run. |
12/1 |
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9th 14 (14) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form. |
10/1 |
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11th 6 (1) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Four-time course scorer (6f/7f) for William Haggas; struggled on turf in Ireland for this yard last autumn but has found form again since returning to AW, placing three times at Dundalk (7f/1m) in recent months; has to enter calculations for a stable with a good record in Britain. |
5/1 |
11/4
Form: 420-04
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in 2024; 0-13 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; C&D run last month was a solid run and dropped 2lb since. |
11/4 |
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4th 2 (1) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-12 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; flopped when fancied (5-1) on return in race won by Key Witness; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
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18th 3 (18) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-11 since but some cracking runs in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; finished off last season with below-par run over 6f but step back up to 1m promises to suit; acts on all ground; a big pot should come his way at some point. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 3312-0 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Model of consistency on turf last summer, when his form included two Curragh placings over 6f; subsequently won over today's trip on Dundalk AW; recent Curragh comeback run should have brought him on so worth considering. |
8/1 |
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10th 2 (4) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Model of consistency on turf last summer, when his form included two third placings over C&D; transferred that form to 7f at Dundalk, picking up a well-deserved win; could feature now if reappearing in peak condition. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 093-97 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (8) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard, best effort when third in a rated race at Limerick last summer (6.5f, good), most recent run at Naas 10 days ago not without promise and return to 7f could suit. |
8/1 |
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7th 10 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 10lb |
7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard; best effort a 1.75l third in a rated race at Limerick last July (6.5f, good); heavy ground not ideal on seasonal return; conditions more suitable here. |
18/1 |
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9th 2 (1) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Brighton maiden for James Owen in 2024 on good ground; best effort for this yard on last start in a rated race at Limerick last July (good); ground a big worry here. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 21130- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 60y |
10st 0lb |
Course specialist won on successive days at last September's festival (7f/1m on heavy); well beaten on return; opposable at present. |
10/1 |
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8th 3 (3) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Seven-time winner at 7f/1m, last three wins coming at Listowel on soft/heavy; has tended to need his comeback run so probably best watched here on ground on the quick side. |
16/1 |
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18 (18) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 205y |
10st 12lb |
Third reserve; roared back to top form on heavy ground at Listowel last week, winning over 1m then following up over 7f under a 7lb penalty; career high mark of 82 may scupper hat-trick bid. |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €20.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €25.61 |
| Tricast | €71.10 |
| Trifecta | €74.10 |
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