July 03 / 18.10 Tipperary

18.10

Good To Firm

Botanica International Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Botanica International Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.53
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 893973 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner (off 58 under today's rider) put up one his best runs of the season at Down Royal last month when just behind today's rivals Cuban Grey and Realtin Fantasy, putting in best work at finish after being keen and racing wide; better draw here and big chance.
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13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 10-833 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner hasn't a great strike rate in handicaps but comes here on the back of two good runs, latest at Down Royal when 1/2l off Cuban Grey, having shown customary speed; not a strong finisher however and remains vulnerable.
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9th

11

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Realtin Fantasy

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Record of 2-53; hit and miss last year during a winless campaign; lengthy absence to overcome.

33/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -00752

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden steadily working his way into form, not beaten far at Navan and most recently second in blanket finish at Naas; can be keen, this easier 5f here should suit.
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6th

3

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Ginormous

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Pam Sly

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, held up in last, switched left halfway, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

Form: 452300 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Consistent and prolific on the AW but she's 0-18 on turf and recent runs don't inspire confidence (stiff task latest).
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 170000 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner over 5f for Eddie Lynam but has made no impression in five starts for this yard, mildly encouraging effort latest; plummeting mark but remains opposable.
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10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

7th

1

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner over 5f here for Eddie Lynam in January; returned to form significantly when just failing to get up over 6f here last Friday; might just prefer an extra furlong but looks to have a favourite's chance here.

5/2

Form: 066104 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took a while to deliver on the early promise she showed in Britain but landed Down Royal handicap over this trip in May and solid enough run there on latest off today's mark; each-way claims.
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16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

11

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July but she has regressed of late and is 0-4 on the AW; one of two for the yard so watch the betting.

20/1

Form: 786-36

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Navan comeback run in May was encouraging but didn't get home under more positive ride at Down Royal behind She's Smart; 1lb wrong.
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7th

11

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Charles Atlas

8st 7lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Navan comeback run in May was encouraging but didn't get home under more positive ride at Down Royal behind She's Smart; 1lb wrong.

16/1

6th

11

(3)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Down Royal

Charles Atlas

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, weakened gradually towards far side inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 734-79

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle AW 6f winner last year for Bryan Smart & Richard Fahey; didn't count on yard debut at Limerick last month and may need more time.
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4th

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Im Spartacus

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf in a 6f handicap three starts ago; fair sixth at the same venue on his next start, but in rear in the apprentice race won by today's rival Monastere ten days ago.

12/1

16th

1

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf here on penultimate start; has much the same chance as Rosato on running here just under three weeks ago.

6/1

6th

1

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner scored for the first time on turf when winning over C&D last week; raised 9lb for that but a decent claimer takes off 7lb so that helps; not the best draw but still a big player.

4/1

9/1

Form: 040-75

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens but definite step forward on second handicap attempt at Naas recently; still a work in progress and bit to find with Ginormous on that but easier track should suit.
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8th

11

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

15-race maiden, placed only once; best form over C&D; only one length behind My Girl Sioux last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

Form: 623142 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Continues in good form since C&D win in May (soft), most recently just denied by an in-form rival at Down Royal on good (Realtin Fantasy third, Havana Notion fourth), despite hanging right; in-form rider takes the mount and another big run expected.
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4th

13

(14)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Admirable sort with seven wins and 17 places to his name; faces a tough task in this grade; has struggled in two turf starts this month following a Dundalk win.

20/1

9th

1

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Cuban Grey

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Brought up the rear last week at Navan but that was a tougher race than this and he had previously posted a seventh career win over 5f at Dundalk (3lb lower); no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

Form: 9006-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Shown very little on turf and AW, including recent Naas comeback run (two of today's rivals ahead).
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10

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Freedom Ring

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Shown very little on turf and AW, including recent Naas comeback run (two of today's rivals ahead).

20/1

12th

10

(2)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Freedom Ring

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Andrew Slattery

Shown very little on turf and AW and best watched on return from 194 days off.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.30
Straight Forecast €17.14
Tricast €46.07
Trifecta €110.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Notion

The Irish Sun:

Ginormous

POSTDATA:

Cuban Grey

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Havana Notion