19.55
SoftLimerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 1m 3f 70y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
50/1 (Won)
- Win: £64.90
- Place: £7.70
Form: 050/0-
Last run: 345 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
27th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo, who got back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m6f handicap here (13-2) on his return three weeks ago; got first run in that race but a 3lb rise looks fair enough and he's respected on this drop back in trip. |
4/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 29506-
Last run: 260 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (1) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner last year and struck at Naas in July; handles any ground and ran okay at Laytown last time. |
7/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Record of 3-53; sported first-time cheekpieces when successful at Naas in July (1m, good) before close seventh next time (7f); tailed off at the Curragh on penultimate; well behind Land Of The Giants at Navan eight days ago. |
14/1 |
|
12th 2 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
10st 1lb |
Record of 3-52; in first-time cheekpieces when successful at Naas in July (1m, good) and similar form when a close seventh next time (7f); last run needs forgiving but he has a big effort in him. |
7/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: /6950-
Last run: 253 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 11lb |
Four-time AW winner at 2m; sole hurdles win in June 2024 at Kilbeggan (2m) off 2lb higher; always in rear over timber at Wexford on penultimate and tailed off on the Flat at Limerick on latest. |
33/1 |
|
14th 1 (15) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Four-time AW winner at 2m; 0-12 on turf and recent form under both codes leaves him with a bit to find. |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Four-time AW winner whose hurdles win came in 2m Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago (good); recent Flat comeback run should have him fitter although unproven over this far. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 87520-
Last run: 240 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 10lb |
0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form. |
3/1 |
|
10 (14) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 40y |
9st 7lb |
Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender. |
16/1 |
|
10 (14) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 40y |
9st 7lb |
Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 6876-8
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 115y |
10st 6lb |
Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 16 (3) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 103y |
9st 8lb |
First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help. |
66/1
Form: 159-00
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
10st 6lb |
Veteran whose 11 career wins under all codes include this race in 2024; recent 2m Tramore handicap chase third his best run for a while, but more needed here in a deeper race. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 140y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran who is 12-115 under all codes; five-time course winner, four times over jumps; dual C&D winner, latest 12 months ago off 7lb higher; much below best last two vists here but dangerous to completely write off in a winnable race at a venue he loves. |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 (11) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 0860-3
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 16 (8) |
31st Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Best Flat effort when third in a Gowran handicap in May; got off the mark over hurdles last time over 2m4f at Killarney; could make his presence felt. |
14/1 |
|
1st 15 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won a juvenile maiden hurdle last summer for his previous trainer; creditable third on the Flat at Gowran in May on the first of two outings for this stable; fitness not in doubt and relatively unexposed as a hurdler. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 413552
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
5th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 1lb |
slightly awkward start, towards rear |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
5th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 1lb |
slightly awkward start, towards rear |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 (10) |
22nd Mar 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 3754-1 CD
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Low-grade Flat winner in Ireland back in 2023 (sole career success); unplaced in six races over hurdles and beaten 16.5l on chase debut at Southwell (behind Alshadhian) when a mid-race mistake didn't help. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won a low-grade Flat handicap in Ireland in 2023 but unplaced all six hurdle runs for current stable; not beaten far when fifth of six at Worcester (2m, good) recently but not bred for chasing; others are much safer. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 8-9063
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 (20) |
29th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 110y |
8st 12lb |
Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone and he's become inconsistent; lacks a recent run. |
40/1 |
|
12th 15 (5) |
18th Oct 2023 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone but his latest fourth at Bellewstown (1m4f; behind Enquire Within) was a solid effort. |
14/1 |
|
4th 18 (16) |
28th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 4f 15y |
9st 1lb
|
midfield |
14/1
Form: 0920-9
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
10th 12 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Long standing maiden has run plenty of good races in defeat, including a 2.25l third of 14 off this mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; place chance again in new headgear combination. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 6-6207
Last run: 86 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (2) |
11th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 0lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear |
7/1 |
|
6th 15 (9) |
5th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 120y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
12th 16 (1) |
23rd Jun 2023 Soft 1m 3f 70y |
8st 12lb |
Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 9-5253 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (11) |
13th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging on outer inside final furlong, led final 110yds, soon clear, comfortably |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
4th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 3f 140y |
10st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway when hung right over 2f out, went fourth 1f out, wandered around and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 (7) |
9th Aug 2023 Good 1m 5f 42y |
9st 8lb |
Maiden has run well in handicaps several times this term, going closest over this trip at Down Royal; raised 2lb but should make another bold bid; ground versatile. |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: 1/2653 CD BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (4) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Winless in more than three years, including in eight starts in Jersey since leaving Fergal O'Brien, for whom he went close off this mark here in March; will find this more competitive. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (2) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 00070-
Last run: 212 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 16 (16) |
11th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 4f 115y |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
11th 8 (4) |
24th Jul 2023 Yielding 1m 4f 126y |
9st 7lb |
Not easy to make a case for this one, well-held on seasonal return behind Riyami; no headgear today. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-00
Last run: 44 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 13 (2) |
26th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
soon led, headed but pressed leader halfway |
50/1 |
|
13th 15 (17) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Very modest form in maidens and on handicap bow over 1m3f; outsider. |
50/1 |
|
16th 15 (13) |
23rd Jun 2023 Soft 1m 3f 70y |
8st 12lb |
Three ordinary efforts in maidens and makes little appeal on her handicap bow. |
100/1 |
Form: 8094
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Five-time winner under all codes; broke his chasing duck despite some novicey jumping in a 2m3f novice at Wexford in July; kept on late, after losing his place, in a similar handicap chase at Kilbeggan three weeks ago after a fine effort over hurdles at Galway; the type to keep improving over fences and this trip is more suitable; contender. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
12st 0lb |
Won a beginners' chase easily at Wexford in July (19.5f, good); ran another solid race on latest when runner-up in a Listed handicap hurdle at Galway; 6lb lower back over fences, handles most ground and obvious chance off top weight. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 10lb |
Won over fences last time at Wexford (2m3f); dual hurdle winner and has posted some smart form in this sphere over shorter; has a chance if getting back to best hurdle form and staying this trip. |
10/1 |
Form: 0709
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (15) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Chase, hurdles and Flat winner for Gavin Cromwell; makes AW debut here; hard to fancy on recent form. |
50/1 |
|
21th 14 (23) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Chase, hurdles and Flat winner for Gavin Cromwell; capable off this mark but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat in a 1m Gowran claimer on debut for this stable. |
40/1 |
|
15th 7 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Versatile sort has won a chase, over hurdles and on the Flat; soundly beaten in final start for Gavin Cromwell at Thurles (2m, good) in October and off since; best watched in first run for new yard. |
33/1 |
Form: 687460
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 6f 166y |
11st 0lb |
Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
3rd Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 206y |
10st 8lb |
Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important. |
3/1 |
|
6th 3 |
13th Sep 2024 Good 2m 6f 11y |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1372.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €516.69 |
| Tricast | €7569.03 |
| Trifecta | €0.00 |
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