November 18 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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William Hill Pick Your Places Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Pick Your Places Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
10 (8)
Kudbegood

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -07008 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D winner twice (for John McConnell in 2020), usually placed on AW; came markedly down weights after series of struggles on grass (0-32); market fascinating for talented trainer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Kudbegood

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

towards rear, brief headway under 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

11th

11

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Kudbegood

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

towards rear

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 400312 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Part of yard's purple patch and form of latest second put to test in division 1 by the winner, Ellabella; quite lightly raced so positives abound; tends to take her time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Miss Abby Jools

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Timothy Doyle

Is 1-16 on turf and no win since June 2023; not bad efforts the last twice in a Naas handicap and a Gowran claimer but more needed back in a handicap off this mark; others appeal more.

14/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Miss Abby Jools

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Three wins over this trip; solid enough handicap run at Naas last time but has a fair bit to find with some of these rivals today.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 698339 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Course winner; perhaps slightly better over shorter but not in bad nick and yard flying it; rider 7-185; 2lb wrong.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

12

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Bellick

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner (twice on turf) but on a long losing run and remains opposable from 9lb out of handicap.

25/1

13th

11

(15)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bellick

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner (twice on turf) but on a long losing run and remains opposable from 8lb out of handicap.

25/1

8/1

Form: 804042 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Did all bar win here last time; left on same mark but not sure about extra furlong and this seems a better race; draw helps uncomplicated filly.
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12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

5th
2 (6)
Leabaland

4/1

Form: 186842 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not sure he's much room for manouevre but in great nick of late and no reason but to expect a big run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Leabaland

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came in May 2022 off 58; okay runs of late over 1m1f, not one to rule out with talented rider's claim and drop back to 1m to suit.

8/1

11

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came over C&D in May 2022 off 58; definite promise in recent Leopardstown flat return so worth consideration.

7/1

5th

15

(19)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner with two wins on turf; last win came at Gowran in 2022 (1m1f, good); returned from a 297-day absence when beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle in May; best watched.

20/1

Form: 76-201 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Got one of the rides of the season to secure last-to-first win here last week; this trip seems fine and fascinating to see how Rutledge gets on with him but may need it all to fall right; hood added.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

Form: 126000 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D winner may prefer farther nowadays; two runs post-summer break were poor and, rising 12, risky.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(12)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Munfallet

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: D P Coakley

Veteran winner of ten races, his latest success gained here 13 months ago; retains ability judged on last month's form but may struggle to reverse form with Pro Bono.

8/1

4th

6

(15)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:05 Dundalk (AW)

Munfallet

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: D P Coakley

Just over a year since the most recent of his ten wins; in good form at this venue in the early part of last year, but time probably catching up with him now.

20/1

7th

6

(2)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Munfallet

9st 5lb

J: Nathan O’Sullivan

T: D P Coakley

C&D winner may prefer farther nowadays; two runs post-summer break were poor and, rising 12, risky.

25/1

Form: 600855

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Running quite well over shorter and the third last time, Double Martini, runs in previous race; some sort of chance but limited appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

Sovereignty

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Thoroughly exposed maiden in Ireland; holds weak claims on 2023 form; difficult to fancy on debut for new yard.

40/1

9th

12

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Sovereignty

8st 12lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: J J Lambe

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f

18/1

16th

18

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Sovereignty

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J J Lambe

midfield

25/1

25/1

Form: 544000 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Never won here but track no issue; didn't get home over farther last twice and fascinating now back in trip at the prices.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(16)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won three on AW, all over 1m in Britain in 2021; returned to form with a narrow defeat over C&D last month when beaten a neck; however, that form has been let down since and she's drawn out wide here.

6/1

2nd

11

(8)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

started quickly, briefly led, raced in second after 1f, challenging when pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden towards near side 2f out, kept on well final 110yds, just held

28/1

4th

11

(12)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Final Fantasy

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Struggling at this venue since his return in November and tailed off on hurdle bow last time out; plenty to prove.

20/1

16/1

Form: 014049

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Listowel winner in September; pair of spins here this month not especially encouraging.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

(12)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Navorrosse

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Three wins up to 7f and solid efforts in defeat this year; left with plenty to do when tried over C&D on penultimate, but seemed to stay; don't dismiss albeit draw could have been kinder.

12/1

6th

14

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Navorrosse

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Three wins up to 7f and solid efforts in defeat this year, notably over C&D in April (heavy); never landed a blow from wide draw at Bellewstown on latest and draw again a negative here.

8/1

14

(17)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Navorrosse

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Three wins up to 7f and solid efforts on three of four runs this year; this trip probably stretches her but can run respectably even from a difficult draw.

9/1

11th
11 (14)
Be Adored

33/1

Form: -08070

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
No threat yet in handicaps, including at 33s on stable/AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

(12)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Be Adored

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Dermot Murphy

Has yet to offer a great deal in handicaps and, with those from 7f to 1m4f, her best trip remains a mystery; now goes in cheekpieces.

50/1

11th

11

(14)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Be Adored

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Dermot Murphy

No threat yet in handicaps, including at 33s on stable/AW debut.

33/1

15

(9)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Be Adored

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Dermot Murphy

First reserve; regressive for Michael O'Callaghan this year; beaten 8l on stable bow over 7f here earlier this month.

Form: 4352-0 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
First reserve; shock C&D winner for James McAuley but that in 2020; not sure what ability remains but note market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

15

(13)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Farnese

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

7f/1m winner at Dundalk but his turf form is moderate; back from a break with cheekpieces added.

25/1

12th

13

(10)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Farnese

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Dual course winner (inc' C&D); low-key efforts in two runs for this yard after more than a year off.

33/1

12th

15

(16)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Farnese

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Martin Hassett

First reserve; shock C&D winner for James McAuley but that in 2020; not sure what ability remains but note market.

Form: 8-0900

Last run: 129 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Very hard to fancy on form, especially at 5lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Step Back In Time

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

Step Back In Time

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

Now well established as a Navan specialist with a fourth C&D win two weeks ago; up in grade but gets weight from all ten rivals; merits respect.

5/1

Form: 006639 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Honest but limited mare; held on handicap form, including here on latest behind Leabaland.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(5)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, pushed along briefly, towards rear, dropped to last when eased and pulled up after 3f, looked to go wrong

14/1

9th

3

(12)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, soon midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Rock

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: James McAuley

midfield, ridden and prominent under 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

33/1

Form: 867100 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Draw probably not a big deal given how she's ridden; ground perhaps not ideal of late and one to consider at the prices back at place she likes; rider having good time of it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(3)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

midfield

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

prominent on inner, switched right up the centre under 2f out, keeping on when switched right inside final furlong, went third towards finish, no match for first two

8/1

5th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Indiana Grey

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Four wins and six places from 32 starts at this venue; good runs over 1m last twice, second at 15 at Bellewstown and third of 14 here; on for the short list

13/2

Form: 906500

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve: modest sort; 5lb out of handicap so can't have her switching to AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Destivelle

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 over hurdles; however, not a lost cause on the evidence of recent C&D third placing; split Midnight Eagle and Getaway Henry then, with The Border Boy back in sixth; new headgear combination now.

13/2

18

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Destivelle

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 over hurdles; however, not a lost cause on the evidence of recent C&D third placing; split Midnight Eagle and Getaway Henry then, with The Border Boy back in sixth; new headgear combination now.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 067050 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 2-28 and has won on AW; latest a bit better.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield

7/1

12th

6

(17)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole AW win came on Polytrack at Chelmsford; on a losing run at present but it was a good run here last week when beaten 1l and she's well treated on old form; draw is off-putting.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Disappointing in a busy spell since Listowel second, trying 1m4f for the first time; others make much more appeal.

14/1

Non-runners

Indiana Grey, Destivelle, Sheila

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €72.90
Straight Forecast €36.63
Tricast €1301.44
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Miss Abby Jools

RP Ratings (IRE):

Circles

SPOTLIGHT:

Kudbegood

The Irish Sun:

Miss Abby Jools