October 18 / 16.35 Dundalk (AW)

16.35

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 12 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Claiming Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

Form: -06330

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Decent miler on AW/turf in Britain for the Charltons and was acquired for £30,000 in July; Laytown debut run was okay but ran no sort of race in Curragh handicap latest; steps up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

28/1

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear

28/1

5th

4

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Acotango

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never on terms

6/1

Form: 156805 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D winner back in March didn't run too badly at Down Royal latest but lots to find on ratings here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

Form: 006785 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner including this race last year when rated 76; out of form of late under both codes, however.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Autocrat

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner is 0-19 on turf; hasn't looked like ending that winless run on last three starts, beaten 13l at Navan on latest; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

10th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Autocrat

9st 8lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner but 0-18 on turf, hard to fancy on recent evidence (over further) despite reduced mark although return to 1m2f to suit.

14/1

16th

5

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Autocrat

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner; no success from 17 turf attempts; down the field when quite well fancied at Sligo 12 days ago; held by Maxwell Smart on that running.

12/1

Form: 0780

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; ran well on second start in decent Curragh maiden but form since modest; AW debut.
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5

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

El Santarem

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Lightly raced 3yo; ran well on second start in decent Curragh maiden but form since modest; AW debut.

20/1

14th

8

(30)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

El Santarem

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

midfield

25/1

8th

4

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Cork

El Santarem

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W P Browne

Hasn't shown enough in two runs at huge odds so far.

100/1

Form: 570489 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both previous wins here were in 1m claimers; 1m4f has looked beyond him of late, this trip the very limit of his stamina but big chance if staying.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 0-8106 C

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winner here over 1m4f back in February but not much to recommend since; good chance at the weights but trip on the short side.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Ex-Irish veteran who scored here (2m) last month on second Flat start for new yard, taking AW record to 3-14; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 1lb.

13/2

5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, switched right when rallying inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

1st

1

(1)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

15:27 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Won a claimer at Dundalk (10.6f) in October and he stayed on well for fourth here (1m6f) on his stable debut the following month; has each-way claims on that form but this 9yo is not easy to predict and was well held back over hurdles last time; risks attached.

14/1

Form: 7-0600

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner last year for Noel Meade; below-par this term and bought for just £3,000 before well beaten on yard debut in Navan handicap over this trip nine days ago; blinkers now tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tea Olive

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

Flat turf winner for Noel Meade but she has failed to fire in two runs for this yard; beaten 7.25l in a claimer over 10.5f here on latest; not an obvious candidate for this trip and others hold more pressing claims.

33/1

10th

6

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tea Olive

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

Flat turf winner for Noel Meade but she has failed to fire in two runs for this yard; beaten 7.25l in a claimer over 10.5f here on latest; not an obvious candidate for this trip and others hold more pressing claims.

33/1

10

(12)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tea Olive

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Leanne Breen

Gowran winner last year for Noel Meade; below-par this term and bought for just £3,000 before well beaten on yard debut in Navan handicap over this trip nine days ago; blinkers now tried.

16/1

5/1

Form: 200595 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner here including handicap over this trip on this card last year off 67; joined yard after second in C&D claimer in March but yet to run anywhere near his rating on turf, latest in Roscommon claimer; should appreciate return to AW.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Jaafel

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: C Byrnes

Four-time winner here including handicap over this trip on this card last year off 67; joined yard after second in C&D claimer in March but yet to run anywhere near his rating on turf, latest in Roscommon claimer; should appreciate return to AW.

5/1

5th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 95y

17:20 Roscommon

Jaafel

9st 4lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: C Byrnes

Four-time winner although yet to score on turf; fair run in a 1m5f handicap at Leopardstown in June but more needed.

7/1

9th

10

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:43 Cork

Jaafel

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner is 0-22 on turf; best of three runs for this in-form yard when only beaten 2l in a 1m5f Leopardstown handicap; could go well even from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

11/2

Form: -50000 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

Form: 008-08

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little at huge prices including Bellewstown maiden claimer latest; very hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Begleys Forge

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Weak form in maidens and has failed to make an impact in claimers at Bellewstown and this venue; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

13

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Begleys Forge

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Weak form in maidens and has failed to make an impact in claimers at Bellewstown and this venue; hard to fancy.

25/1

14

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Begleys Forge

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Shown very little at huge prices including Bellewstown maiden claimer latest; very hard to make a case for.

25/1

Form: 069460

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First reserve; low-grade maiden, hard to see her playing a role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

18

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

A Daughtersdelight

11st 9lb

T: S M Duffy

17-race maiden for Pat Magee; never a threat on first run for new yard; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

17th

18

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

A Daughtersdelight

11st 9lb

T: S M Duffy

17-race maiden for Pat Magee; never a threat on first run for new yard; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

13th

6

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

A Daughtersdelight

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: S M Duffy

17-race maiden for Pat Magee, narrowly beaten in a C&D handicap two weeks ago before being claimed by her current trainer here last week; each-way chance.

14/1

Form: 50/9-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; regressive maiden, well held on recent yard debut in Laytown claimer; of limited appeal.
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Verdict Starting price

16

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Carlton Gardens

9st 6lb

T: Anthony Mullins

Second reserve; regressive maiden, well held on recent yard debut in Laytown claimer; of limited appeal.

7th

2

(9)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Laytown

Carlton Gardens

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Anthony Mullins

Well-related gelding showed little for Joseph O'Brien; modest form on that Flat and over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; had a run in a point-to-point last November; little apparent chance unless a change of scene has brought about improvement.

20/1

Non-runners

Noble Crusade, Red Special, The Mpex Kid, Galician Girl

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Firstman

TOPSPEED:

Nibiru

POSTDATA:

Autocrat

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Firstman

The Irish Sun:

Nibiru