December 09 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

Standard

William Hill Racing Radio Apprentice Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Racing Radio Apprentice Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 833932 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; has bounced back to form with two good course runs last month including C&D latest; looks well treated from 3lb higher but his wide draw is off-putting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 430524

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
25-race maiden; only beaten a head on his penultimate outing, a C&D handicap; a bit too keen early over C&D last week when fourth of 13; uncontested lead is a possibility this time but his record is off-putting.
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3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Two wins this year, both in Wolverhampton classified races (5f/6f); probably needs to find something extra in this handicap, though, and below form on last two starts (both 5f).

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0006D41 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Weighed-in light when fourth on her penultimate start but took advantage of the same mark when scoring over 1m last week; has to prove she's still as good at this trip; respected from 3lb higher.
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20th

10

(10)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Malaysian

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Sole win came on AW in 2022; likely to need this after 461 days off

33/1

14th

9

(4)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Malaysian

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: H D McGuigan

C&D winner in 2022 and ran well in defeat in two of her three subsequent runs but likely to need this after 420 days off.

33/1

Form: 346100 C

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won 1m claimer here in January 2020 and gained a first win since at Gowran in August; well below that form in two subsequent starts in September including here when last seen; probably needs further than this these days.
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11th

13

(7)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Phoenix Open

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: S M Duffy

midfield

33/1

5th

8

(11)

12th Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:55 Galway

Phoenix Open

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: S M Duffy

Last of his three wins came at Gowran a year ago; has to improve upon recent efforts but is off a low mark if he can.

16/1

13th

19

(17)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Limerick

Phoenix Open

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Third reserve; won over 1m at Gowran last summer; behind three of these when beaten 10l over C&D last time.

4/1

Form: -50263 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but went close in trio of C&D handicaps last month; good run when beaten 1l here last week and looks well treated from the same handicap mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Delta Romeo

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has record of 0-12 but he's run several good races at Dundalk (7f) since November including a close call on his penultimate run; now drops to 6f for the first time but he could make a serious impact if he gets a good pace to aim at.

11/4

5th

3

(7)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Delta Romeo

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Still a maiden, but middle-distances were not ideal for him; has shown a decent level of form in a sequence of 7f outings here; raced a little too freely when second on latest (Circles, fourth); seems close to making a breakthrough.

4/1

2nd

6

(6)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Delta Romeo

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced freely, midfield, headway under 2f out, ridden and made challenge when edged right 1f out, went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

5/1

9/2

Form: -46604

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has come down to a good mark and ran a big race on last week's return to action when beaten half a length over 1m; should come on for that and gives the impression the return to 7f won't be an issue.
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9th

11

(2)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Havana Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M Halford

Off the mark in a C&D handicap last week; this looks like a stronger event and she will need more to defy a 9lb higher mark; good draw for her preferred prominent tactics again.

6/1

1st

5

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Havana Pearl

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford

took keen hold, prominent, led 3f out, ridden 1f out, drifted right but kept on well inside final furlong

4/1

5th

3

(16)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Havana Pearl

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford

prominent

5/1

16/1

Form: 003007 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but on a long losing run since June 2020; beaten roughly 4l over C&D last month; needs to build on that now.
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20th

15

(4)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Cork

Amazing One

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

dwelt start

20/1

17

(14)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Cork

Amazing One

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

12

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Amazing One

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

C&D winner but his record at this venue now stands at 1-33; well below form of late and didn't beat a rival here last time.

25/1

Form: -28507 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut for this yard at Down Royal in June; has looked regressive since and beaten 4l over C&D last month; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival; has become very well treated.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

Form: -70006

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden here just over a year ago but that's her standout piece of form, failing to get near that level since; beaten 5l over C&D latest and has a wide draw this time.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

20

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden after 19 starts is officially rated only 44 and others preferred.

28/1

20th

25

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield

66/1

8th

16

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Galway

Laurens Company

8st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company.

22/1

25/1

Form: 580080 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner but seems to have lost her way and probably needs a bit further than this these days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:20 Tramore

Miss Cunning

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

midfield

100/1

13th

11

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Cunning

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Aengus King

Gained the most recent of her six wins at Cork in April; two poor runs after Limerick third in June; others much better suited by the race conditions here.

33/1

11th
2 (17)
Anjalawi

20/1

Form: 07-000 C

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 5f maiden here in 2020; hasn't looked the same since returning in 2021 and entitled to need this on yard debut after 201 days off; poor draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(17)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anjalawi

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Mark Fahey

prominent

20/1

33/1

Form: 352-00 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (inc' C&D); low-key efforts in two runs for this yard after more than a year off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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.

25/1

Form: 034498

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden and hasn't progressed since switching to handicaps at this venue since September; needs to progress on debut for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Endless Season

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

in rear, in touch with leaders after 2f

9/1

9th

10

(4)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Endless Season

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Won at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month when dropped back in trip from 1m; that's her sole victory from 17 attempts and she failed to threaten at Wolverhampton (6f) last time, but that was her Tapeta debut and she's not written off now back on Polytrack.

11/1

8th

27

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endless Season

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: 081380 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner (inc' C&D) and got his head back in front over 6f here in October; form has dipped in his last couple of starts but he's only 1lb above his last winning mark as a result and will probably bounce back sooner rather than later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: H D McGuigan

Multiple AW winner but not always the easiest to predict; back up in trip with Luke Morris up on this first run for a new trainer; market should be a good guide.

10/1

3

(8)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beleaguerment

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

Five of his six wins have come on AW, the latest at Dundalk in October (RPR 60); he is making his stable debut at a modest level and it will be no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

8/1

7

(12)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Beleaguerment

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

Four-time course winner; best recent form at 6f but has wins over this trip; while capable from this mark, he seems to have lost his way of late and drawn wider than ideal.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 100750 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
First reserve; sole win came on turf; had been running okay prior to finishing tailed off at Galway when last seen; back on last winning mark.
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13th

4

(17)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:55 Roscommon

Ginsburg

9st 11lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Paul Mulligan

Curragh handicap winner a year ago for Gerry Keane; struggled under a penalty after that and best run since was in a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January; back to a competitive mark now but hard to be even close to confident about her.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ginsburg

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Sole win in 18 starts came on turf; running okay in defeat this winter and 6f shorter than ideal latest but needs to prove she stays 1m.

10/1

8th

3

(9)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ginsburg

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Sole win came over 7f at the Curragh last May; some decent efforts in defeat over 7f and 1m here on last number of starts; has form over sprint trips, so should have the pace to be competitive.

9/1

Form: 13U024

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; four-time turf winner; 0-8 on AW and all her best form is over further; followed narrow defeat over 1m with a fourth in a claimer here on Wednesday.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

Form: 000831 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; was on a losing run since C&D win a year ago but turned his form around when only beaten 1l here last week before winning over 6f here on Wednesday; might be vulnerable under 7lb penalty though.
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8

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

16:25 Down Royal

Inflection Point

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Knows or knew how to win and trip/ground-versatile; not sure why he only ran once this year but that a nice effort and perhaps cheekpieces will help; 3lb drop in weights will; rider 5-92 this year.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Inflection Point

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: G A Kingston

prominent

12/1

Non-runners

Beleaguerment, Ginsburg, Hurricane Helen, Inflection Point

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.10
Straight Forecast €27.01
Tricast €124.62
Trifecta €332.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Pearl

POSTDATA:

Delta Romeo

The Irish Sun:

Lion Ring

RP Ratings (IRE):

Bellick