August 27 / 16.25 Naas

16.25

Good

Hartes Group Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 1m 2f 110y
  • 16 runners
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Hartes Group Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 87-536 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a Leicester novice last season for Ralph Beckett; ran okay in handicaps on last two starts but too keen and didn't stay 1m4f in testing conditions on yard debut at Galway; back to more suitable trip and on decent ground with cheekpieces tried.
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6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Oriole

11st 7lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November.

12/1

10th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oriole

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Mark Fahey

Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 667

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group 2 Challenge Stakes winner Happy Power; three maiden runs not especially progressive and this step up in trip for handicap debut not scripted for on breeding.
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14th

3

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Caulaincourt

11st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Peter John Flood

not fluent 1st

25/1

16th

10

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Leopardstown

Caulaincourt

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Dual-purpose; sole win on the Flat came on the AW off 67 over 1m4f for Ger Lyons; no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles on testing ground but drying track will suit on his handicap debut; could improve and is worth a market check.

33/1

11th

9

(11)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Caulaincourt

11st 8lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Peter John Flood

Landed a 1m4f handicap here for Ger Lyons in November; campaigned over hurdles by his current trainer, running respectably behind Boodles hopeful Ndaawi at Naas; blinkers back on here and not without a chance if he stays.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 671823

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Likeable filly has four wins to her name at trips from 6f-1m4f; returned from a break to win over a mile at Listowel in June and better again when just nabbed late at Galway and when third at Leopardstown on Thursday, finishing strongly after being denied a clear run; quick return and major chance.
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6th

14

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose; 5-55 on turf on the Flat but on losing run since scoring at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) in October 2024; is now 17lb below that win and she shaped promisingly over an inadequate 1m here 13 days ago in a first-time tongue tie (retained); could go well back up in trip.

14/1

6th

16

(13)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose mare has been out of form in both codes for over a year; off since 20l defeat over hurdles at Navan in November; tongue tie now tried.

11/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Arch Enemy

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Sole hurdles success at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) last December and she remains 8lb above that win; in the doldrums on the Flat recently; others arrive in better form.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 081145

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner back to form when winning two Fairyhouse 1m4f handicaps before a fine effort in defeat at Galway and made a bold bid at the Curragh last time; should go well.
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2nd

8

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins include twice here at 1m4f; probably needed recent Roscommon comeback run, more expected of here with ground in his favour.

10/1

11th

10

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Out On Friday

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Front-runner loves it here; won this last year and caught late when second over C&D in August; lack of a prep run is the concern, because his record fresh is not good.

10/1

7

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Out On Friday

9st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Philip M Byrne

Bagged eighth career win at Roscommon in May (1m4f, good); back down to winning mark when a neck second back at that track on his penultimate run; underwhelming at Galway most recently when well behind (1m4f, soft); three of his wins have come at this distance but he may not appreciate the ground.

11/1

Form: -72127 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
AW winner over this trip in March and good second over 1m1f at Leopardstown on heavy; trip inadequate at Gowran when last seen so more now possible back at more suitable trip.
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6th

5

(1)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent on inner, challenging up the centre over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders

11/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway over 2f out, joined leaders inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish

14/1

12/1

Form: 3054

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo whose maiden runs have been over shorter trips; not a guaranteed stayer on breeding here on handicap debut.
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5th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Banana Three

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner on AW placed on three of six attempts hurdling, including 2m1f maiden here last summer; absent since never featuring in Leopardstown handicap at Christmas but has run well fresh and has the form to feature.

7/2

5th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Banana Three

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner on AW placed on three of six attempts hurdling, including 2m1f maiden here last summer; absent since never featuring in Leopardstown handicap at Christmas but has run well fresh and has the form to feature.

7/2

14/1

Form: 97-002 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won two AW handicaps for Michael Dods in 2021; poor form in two handicaps this season before much more like it when second in recent Sligo claimer in this headgear combination; has suffered however with 9lb rise.
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10th

8

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jomont

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Dual AW winner over similar trip on Tapeta but no wins since 2021; while he wasn't beaten far in a Sligo claimer over this trip in August, he posted two lesser efforts subsequently that month; may need this after 148 days off.

12/1

16/1

Form: /90090

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner for Ger Lyons in 2021; missed all of last year and hard to make a case for on what we've seen this campaign unless first-time cheekpieces bring about huge improvement.
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8th

10

(2)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:25 Naas

Safari Quest

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: A J Martin

Maiden winner for Ger Lyons in 2021; missed all of last year and hard to make a case for on what we've seen this campaign unless first-time cheekpieces bring about huge improvement.

16/1

16th

4

(20)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 123y

20:20 Galway

Safari Quest

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

Maiden winner for Ger Lyons in 2021; missed all of last year; hard to fancy on recent form but down 10lb since the start of the season and from a yard with a fine record at this fixture.

10/1

9th

4

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 151y

16:35 Roscommon

Safari Quest

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Maiden winner for Ger Lyons in 2021; steps back up in trip here after three runs on soft ground over inadequate distances; hard to assess but no surprise if he put in a much better effort here.

10/1

Form: 67000-

Last run: 300 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Another with better AW form, winner at two and Listed second last year; campaigned solely over hurdles this year to a fair level although well below best at Listowel on latest; others preferred.
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5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:38 Roscommon

Morning Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles; has shown enough ability to win a race like this but has been regressive on his last few starts and was beaten 17l in a Cork maiden three days ago.

25/1

5th

9

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Morning Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately but has a chance if getting back to his best form, notably a second in a novice hurdle on testing ground here in January; handles good ground.

15/2

13th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Morning Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

AW winner but a return to the Flat at Fairyhouse last month did not revive his fortunes; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 603657

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran them ragged in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in June; flat form just okay, far too keen at Killarney on Thursday over 1m6f.
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12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Wrecking Ball Paul

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

Dual-purpose; 1-15 over hurdles and rated 99; not many positives to glean from two starts over fences; others preferred.

25/1

7

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Wrecking Ball Paul

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

Hasn't taken to fences the last twice but those were after some underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; bit to prove right now.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 137000 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was in fine form earlier this season, winning at Curragh and Gowran; held by the handicapper since although wasn't beaten that far (having been eased) at former venue latest; this trip stretches him.
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8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

14/1

Form: 690

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three early season maiden efforts modest enough and opening mark seems on the high side; gelded and tried in a tongue tie here.
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12th

15

(6)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:25 Naas

Tom The Second

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

Three early season maiden efforts modest enough and opening mark seems on the high side; gelded and tried in a tongue tie here.

14/1

12th

12

(13)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tom The Second

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Some promise at Dundalk on debut but tailed off at Leopardstown earlier this month; drop in trip on quicker ground may help but has a fair bit to find.

50/1

11/2

Form: -02654 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner in Britain and went closest for current connections when touched off over 1m2f at Navan in June off 55; recent Dundalk run a good effort considering how far he came from; not one to rule out.
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8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

8th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Effective on the AW but not in much form of late and has a mark of only 40.

40/1

14th
17 (7)
Almost An Angel

Form: 0R000-

Last run: 333 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First reserve; three wins in Britain over shorter trips, never run over this far; 4lb wrong.
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14th

10

(14)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Almost An Angel

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: J Larkin

Down now to a basement mark but little sign of late that he can play a hand here, although he didn't run badly here two weeks ago.

14/1

9th

11

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Almost An Angel

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J Larkin

Has struggled for form since leaving David Evans in 2021; mildly encouraging performance on the first of two Listowel festival runs; behind Navorosse at the Curragh last week.

25/1

13th

13

(23)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Almost An Angel

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: J Larkin

prominent

25/1

14/1

Form: -55070

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won three races at up to 1m for Jessica Harrington last season; weak form this year and hard to fancy despite declining mark.
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5

(13)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

My Minervina

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Three-time winner for Jessica Harrington in 2022 with her last win coming off 71; has beaten very few rivals in ten runs since leaving that yard; much reduced mark but hard to fancy.

28/1

13th

4

(14)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

My Minervina

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Aidan Melia

Two of three career wins have been over C&D but not since 2022 off 71; off for a year until poor comeback run in May and absent again since; much reduced mark but bad draw.

16/1

16th
12 (13)
Apprentice

12/1

Form: 84-715

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 1m1f Tipperary handicap in April and seemed to barely get home over 1m2f at Leopardstown following month (stiff task from 6lb out of handicap); back from a break with stamina concerns; yard among the winners this week.
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12th

1

(19)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Apprentice

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M A Cahill

Won off this mark over 1m1f at Tipperary just over a year ago so the ability is there should first-time blinkers trigger a revival.

50/1

12th

1

(19)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 3f 55y

16:38 Limerick

Apprentice

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M A Cahill

Won off this mark over 1m1f at Tipperary just over a year ago so the ability is there should first-time blinkers trigger a revival.

50/1

Non-runners

Cursory Exam, Alqabeela, Ballybeg Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €128.10
Straight Forecast €208.97
Tricast €665.75
Trifecta €1154.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shining Aitch

POSTDATA:

Oriole

SPOTLIGHT:

Arch Enemy

The Irish Sun:

Shining Aitch