December 09 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

Standard

William Hill Racing Radio Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 070321 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Had been knocking on the door prior to getting off the mark at the 10th attempt in a C&D handicap last week; 6lb higher but was good value for the winning margin and should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

16:10 Bellewstown

Leclerc

9st 5lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third reserve; lost his way this term.

11th

10

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Leclerc

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

25/1

13th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Leclerc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 447535

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Improved from his handicap debut to land a 5f turf handicap at Naas back in June; hasn't built on that since but now 4lb below his last winning handicap mark and he's been running well in defeat over C&D lately; can go well again from the same mark.
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7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

11th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzy Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: W J Martin

Made all when winning over C&D in February off 50; favourite to follow up over 6f last time when headed inside the final 110 yards; nudged up another 1lb but rider claims 4lb more than previously; he's in good form and has won off a mark of 62 in the past.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 849290 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual Polytrack winner in Britain in 2019; ran okay on yard debut last month on first start since leaving Mick Appleby but was a beaten favourite over 1m last week; needs to leave that run behind.
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13th

11

(9)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

midfield

20/1

9th

12

(17)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

7f winner here last winter but struggling for form, particularly for his new yard and only beat one home last week.

20/1

13th

10

(1)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bronze River

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Completely out of form of late including over C&D last week; makes no appeal.

50/1

5/1

Form: 421303 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Course winner; all three wins have come at 1m; only beaten roughly 1l here last month; looks well treated from same mark; back down in trip.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

13/2

Form: 040424

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but has been going close around here this winter at 7f and 1m; gives the impression blinkers may help back down in trip here and she warrants respect.
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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

Form: 080083 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1m course winner; had been struggling prior to 1l defeat last week; respected from the same mark and drop to 7f shouldn't inconvenience him.
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6th

6

(3)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Capla Knight

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Phil McEntee

3-45 with his wins all coming on the AW; showed some form at Dundalk in late 2022 but little this year, including in three starts for this yard; still has stamina to prove.

25/1

9th

11

(5)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:26 Brighton

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

12

(12)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

7f course winner who has also scored over 1m; claims on some of his Irish form as recent as last December; changed hands prior to latest run, when he came in for a bit of support but was never a factor and finished last at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta); bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 495557 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; in behind Leclerc here last week and his best form this year has come over 1m.
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13

(18)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Caesars Comet

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: James McAuley

Dual C&D winner off much higher marks in the past; struggling of late however off this basement mark, heavy ground against him on latest; 7lb wrong here.

16/1

11th

18

(13)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Caesars Comet

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: James McAuley

Dual course winner who has been running well enough in defeat at Dundalk through the winter; is dangerous to write off here but the ground may be against him; reserve.

6th

14

(5)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Caesars Comet

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: James McAuley

prominent, disputing second halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and outpaced 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

Form: -09000

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden and struggled since she's been sent handicapping; plenty to prove back down in trip.
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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

100/1

Form: 8/290-

Last run: 608 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; best form is over further and will probably need this after 608 days off.
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15th

16

(10)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:55 Roscommon

Buachaill Or

8st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; 20-race maiden although glimpses of form at Dundalk over the winter.

11th

15

(8)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

15:20 Sligo

Buachaill Or

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; 19-race maiden hasn't shown much worthwhile form at Dundalk since returning from 20-month absence.

12th

15

(3)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buachaill Or

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; 18-race maiden and his best form is at 1m.

Form: 068933 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on heavy at Newmarket in October 2020; struggling this summer for but major signs of a return to form in C&D outings last month; only nudged up 1lb for latest run and can give another good account.
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7th

9

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right when ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

13

(12)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

13th

12

(2)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

slowly away, in rear

4/1

Form: 304060 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner (3 C&D); has come down to a very good mark and will appreciate the step back up in trip from the minimum last time; widest draw is the main concern.
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11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

25/1

Form: 050650 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Went close over 1m at Killarney on yard debut but has disappointed since; might need further these days; wears first-time visor; poor draw.
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6th

7

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Modest performer and only making up the numbers here.

200/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

Form: 45-655

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise in Britain and only beaten 4l on his debut for new yard following a gelding procedure; doesn't look particularly well treated; back down in trip.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

20/1

Form: 104960 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won turf handicap in August; below form subsequently including when beaten roughly 5l in C&D claimer on final start for Ado McGuinness; tailed off on yard debut over 1m4f a fortnight ago but return to shorter will help.
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13th

13

(14)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarinbridge

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Leanne Breen

prominent early, soon dropped to midfield

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -24048

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First reserve; definite promise in maidens at the start of the year but lesser efforts in three runs since; well treated on peak form making her handicap debut; drawn wider than ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(17)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Osraige

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

15

(15)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Osraige

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

First reserve; definite promise in maidens at the start of the year but lesser efforts in three runs since; well treated on peak form making her handicap debut; drawn wider than ideal.

8th

9

(1)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Osraige

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

6/1

Form: 065000

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; unplaced in 10 starts so far and hard to recommend.
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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

Form: 553534

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; built on her handicap debut when beaten 1l at Cork in August and ran with credit when fourth here on Wednesday.
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10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Naas

Dutch Glory

9st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show on either start for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; hard to recommend.

33/1

Non-runners

Osraige, Destivelle, Dutch Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.60
Straight Forecast €12.10
Tricast €216.42
Trifecta €394.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leclerc

The Irish Sun:

Superior Council

RP Ratings (IRE):

Leclerc

POSTDATA:

Leclerc