July 26 / 18.55 Naas

18.55

Soft

O’Neill & Co. Apprentice Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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O’Neill & Co. Apprentice Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
5 (6)
Asisaid

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 100600

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f on heavy on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; disappointing since, except for respectable display three starts ago; blinkered now
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: /746-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden under both codes; not a bad run over hurdles at Kilbeggan last week; overall Flat record over the past two seasons is off-putting.
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14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

5

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:05 Down Royal

Breagagh

10st 11lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out

150/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 20-500 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Last two runs not in keeping with an encouraging display when fifth on her seasonal debut at Gowran; hooded now as well as tongue-tie worn before
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

4th
13 (13)
Alqabeela

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 7976-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
May improve from mid-field run on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; however, placed only once from 18 starts; hard to be confident against that background.
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6th

19

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Alqabeela

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Maiden after 21 starts over various trips and safely held of late off this basement mark, including at Leopardstown on Thursday; 2lb wrong.

16/1

9th

17

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:05 Leopardstown

Alqabeela

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M C Grassick

Maiden after 20 starts over various trips and could run respectably but others preferred for win purposes.

28/1

Form: 75-000

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Respectable form in France without winning; nothing of note in Ireland; blinkered now after poor Dundalk run two weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Universally

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Two wins this year, including over C&D off a mark of 74 in July; 5lb higher now but was placed here off 83 in August; no show in the Bold Lad Sprint when 5lb wrong but could be a player back on these terms.

16/1

16th

25

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Universally

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: E J O’Neill

Two wins this season; up 9lb for winning a Naas handicap in July made life tougher; 4lb lower here but still 5lb wrong and faces an uphill task.

40/1

5th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Universally

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: E J O’Neill

Consistent form lately; has won two of his last four starts. split Collective Power and Moltophino when third at Naas; looks likely to be in the mix again.

6/1

33/1

Form: 00-078 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Almost three years since the most recent of two wins; due to run at Ballinrobe on Monday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Vormir

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Dual winner but thoroughly exposed and now has a basement handicap mark; very vulnerable.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Vormir

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Dual winner but thoroughly exposed and now has a basement handicap mark; very vulnerable.

25/1

12th

14

(3)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vormir

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Fergal Birrane

Fair sixth over 1m at Naas in July; inconsistent and could run over any trip, last of 18 over 1m4f at Galway in October last time; not much appeal and tried in first-time headgear here.

50/1

Form: 519000 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk in January; has lost form alarmingly and has changed stable after being claimed out of a Bellewstown race; better on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; weakened into an 8l seventh when last seen here in January over C&D; 3lb wrong but on a dangerous mark if returning to form.

15/1

7th

14

(5)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; hung left when beaten 6l over C&D on latest (hampered); lurking on a dangerous mark and can't be fully discounted.

20/1

10

(17)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Harbanaker

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

Ended a losing run at Leopardstown in April; made some headway from rear when sixth of 17 at Naas three weeks ago but has a tough draw this time.

20/1

Form: 004003

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Without a win since his juvenile days; went close in 6f AW claimer for John McConnell in March; recent Navan third offers some hope that he can end a losing sequence.
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12th

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Prince Of Abington

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

16/1

19th

10

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Prince Of Abington

12st 3lb

J: Erin Campbell

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.

33/1

Form: 90-005

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Due to run at Ballinrobe on Monday; nothing to suggest a leading chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

14

(14)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Twins For Joy

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

12/1

9th

12

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Twins For Joy

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

25/1

5th

10

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Twins For Joy

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nothing to suggest she could feature unless cheekpieces make a huge difference to the form of this 48-rated filly.

25/1

25/1

Form: 006-00 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Killarney winner in 2021; ran only three times last season; no encouragement from his first two outings of the season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

14:00 Bellewstown

Faithful Prince

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders

20/1

10th

11

(18)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Faithful Prince

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

disputed lead, lost position but prominent halfway

25/1

11th

6

(1)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Faithful Prince

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

C&D win came back in 2021 and never sighted behind Simply Sideways on seasonal return at Gowran in May; has since left Peter Fahey's and cheekpieces re-applied on yard debut.

16/1

Form: 122416 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins and two seconds over 1m at Dundalk in the early part of the year; limited experience on turf; shaped quite well with Leopardstown sixth of 16 on first run for three months; may be better to come now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Feature This

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising efforts towards the end of last term shortly after joining this yard but poor form so far this season; best form on AW and best turf effort came on good.

40/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

14

(15)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Feature This

9st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time winner has suffered an alarming decline in form since finishing third in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; down the field in a 7f claimer last week; all wins obtained at 1m or further.

33/1

Form: 020596

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
AW winner; best run this season was when second at Leopardstown on heavy ground in April; fair run on soft last time; may feature
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4th

2

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Patrick Street

9st 12lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider who won a 0-50 classified event over the weekend; this looks a bit more competitive under a 4lb penalty but the longer trip will suit, with him taking a while to get on top over 1m2f at Ayr; goes on the shortlist.

5/1

1st

6

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Patrick Street

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider; ran far better than finishing position suggests (pecked badly at second-last) over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f) a fortnight ago; cosy Flat winner at Limerick (1m4f, yielding) in April and needs respecting at this basement level.

9/2

5th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Andrew Kinirons

Three-time Flat winner is yet to score from six runs over hurdles; third at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in May was his best placing; okay efforts over fences and on the Flat since then; chance.

10/1

12/1

Form: 2-0654

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All three wins came over 7f in British nurseries in 2021; failed to add to his score last season and has been campaigned exclusively at Dundalk since joining this stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(4)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Tip

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

All three wins came on turf in Britain in quick succession during September 2021; no sign of that standard lately; twice down the field at this venue in recent months.

20/1

10th

16

(6)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Tip

9st 7lb

T: James McAuley

slowly away

11th

10

(6)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

My Little Tip

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

Rider booking interesting; hard otherwise to give gelding much chance and flopped when he last ran on soft; some nice AW efforts earlier this year.

25/1

Form: 597-5

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit on the last of three maiden runs for Joseph O'Brien; made a pleasing seasonal/yard debut when fifth of 16 over 1m at Gowran in May; open to improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Boomerang Bill

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Sexton

Tailed off over timber on yard debut in July and had been struggling on Flat previously; well held back on the level at Bellewstown two weeks ago over 1m; unlikely with new headgear combination now tried.

22/1

9th

13

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Boomerang Bill

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Glimpses of form over longer trips last year for Ross O'Sullivan; well held on yard debut over hurdles last month and new headgear combination tried here.

20/1

Form: 599-08 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner; Gowran success last year came on quick ground, but has run well on soft in the past; needs to step up on his two efforts this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

5

(20)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen.

16/1

9th

8

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.

10/1

16th
16 (17)
Sioux Grit

50/1

Form: 000/0-

Last run: 551 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Never in the first six in ten outings for Gavin Cromwell, has a long absence to overcome on first run for this stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

15

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:30 Roscommon

Sioux Grit

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

0-18 on the Flat and rated just 32; would be a shock winner of a maiden.

100/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 9727-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Placed twice from eight starts for Hughie Morrison; showed nothing on yard debut at Cork; big price then, makes little appeal now.
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16

(7)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Mumma Mac

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Downey

Placed form for Hughie Morrison but well behind in three runs for current connections and this is her first crack at sprinting.

10/1

13th

12

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Mumma Mac

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Downey

Placed twice from eight starts for Hughie Morrison; two poor runs since coming to Ireland, only one behind her on both occasions.

33/1

17th

2

(15)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Mumma Mac

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Patrick Downey

towards rear

33/1

Form: 0790

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Did not show a great deal in maidens and finished towards the back in his first handicap at Leopardstown last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:05 Bellewstown

Nickys Champ

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

25/1

18th

4

(16)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Nickys Champ

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

14/1

13th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Nickys Champ

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €233.50
Straight Forecast €180.08
Tricast €1508.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Little Tip

The Irish Sun:

Boomerang Bill

POSTDATA:

Breagagh

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Abington

TOPSPEED:

My Little Tip