18.30
StandardWilliam Hill Pick Your Places Apprentice Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £5453.78
- 1m 0f 0y
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.20
- Place: £1.20
Form: -07008 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (9) |
13th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear, brief headway under 2f out, soon weakened |
20/1 |
|
11th 11 (9) |
13th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 400312 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (12) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 15y |
8st 10lb |
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 |
9st 1lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (1) |
24th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
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 |
8st 12lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (2) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
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 |
10st 0lb |
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 |
10st 0lb |
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 |
Form: 186842 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (11) |
26th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 195y |
9st 1lb |
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 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
4/1
Form: 76-201 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (13) |
16th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
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 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 126000 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (12) |
15th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 1lb |
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 |
9st 1lb |
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 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner may prefer farther nowadays; two runs post-summer break were poor and, rising 12, risky. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 600855
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (4) |
6th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
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 |
8st 12lb |
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 |
8st 13lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 544000 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (16) |
24th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 3lb |
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 |
9st 6lb |
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 |
8st 12lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 (12) |
26th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 195y |
8st 10lb |
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 |
8st 10lb |
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 |
8st 11lb |
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 |
33/1
Form: -08070
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (12) |
16th Dec 2022 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 11lb |
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 |
8st 13lb |
No threat yet in handicaps, including at 33s on stable/AW debut. |
33/1 |
|
15 (9) |
28th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (13) |
5th Apr 2023 Heavy 1m 1f 0y |
8st 13lb |
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 |
8st 12lb |
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 |
9st 1lb |
First reserve; shock C&D winner for James McAuley but that in 2020; not sure what ability remains but note market. |
33/1
Form: 8-0900
Last run: 129 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
10st 1lb |
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 |
8st 10lb |
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 |
14/1
Form: 006639 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (5) |
18th Nov 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
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 |
9st 13lb |
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 |
9st 4lb |
midfield, ridden and prominent under 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on, no match for first two |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 867100 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (3) |
15th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
24th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
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 |
9st 13lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
10st 2lb |
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 |
10st 2lb |
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 |
Form: 067050 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (9) |
14th Dec 2022 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
12th 6 (17) |
2nd Dec 2022 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 6lb |
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 |
9st 5lb |
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
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €72.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €36.63 |
| Tricast | €1301.44 |
| Trifecta | €0.00 |
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