August 24 / 19.40 Killarney

19.40

Good To Yielding

Irish Examiner Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 1m 6f 40y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Examiner Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.70
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 0-0575

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not much to shout about in seven starts since returning from a lengthy break; a 9yo now and others are safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:35 Punchestown

Jake Peter

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Cahill

prominent, hit 1st, lost position 4th, pecked on landing 3 out

3/1

10th

2

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:35 Punchestown

Jake Peter

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Cahill

prominent, hit 1st

3/1

1st

10

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Jake Peter

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Cahill

in touch with leaders

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 520-48

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Very nearly won a 1m3f handicap here last October (soft) off just 2lb lower; beaten about 5l in her two runs this season and might be nearing peak fitness; unraced beyond 1m4f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Chatterbox

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

held up in rear

8/1

5th

2

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Chatterbox

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

20-race maiden who was below form behind Bowgate Street last month; went close at Killarney in July but remains opposable from career-high mark.

8/1

4

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Chatterbox

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

Maiden under both codes; best hurdles run came last time at Killarney in July, a day after finishing second over 1m6f at same venue on the Flat; back from a break but rider booking catches the eye and should be in the shake-up.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 062533 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained his sole victory at Tramore last August when 7lb lower, after which he went close in this race off today's mark; consistent this year without being able to get the job done but he's unlikely to be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

15

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Barometer

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield

20/1

17th

4

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:05 Cheltenham

Barometer

11st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Joseph Murphy

One 2m win from 21 races on the Flat, showing fair form; has shown ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to an impressive odds-on winner at Punchestown in October; could have more to give in this sphere and it is needed.

20/1

Form: 0-1494

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose horse with six wins to his name, the latest a 1m5f handicap at Navan in April; remains 3lb higher than that day and recent efforts could have been better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

16

(16)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Rich Belief

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose; a winner over 2m at Chester off 76 back in June (soft); no impact off revised mark of 81 on next two starts; well-beaten in a Gowran Park handicap hurdle on his last start; blinkers worn for his last six wins return but he may need a bit more respite from the handicapper.

50/1

7th

5

5th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Rich Belief

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose; won a 2m handicap at Chester off 76 in June on soft ground; failed to follow up back there in July and August; returns to hurdling for the first time in 455 days; 3lb lower than when winning his only handicap hurdle at Kelso in May 2022; fit from the Flat and can't be fully discounted; rain would be a plus.

14/1

6th

5

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Rich Belief

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

raced wide, towards rear, headway into midfield over 3f out, no extra when slightly hampered over 1f out

5/1

11/2

Form: 523/20 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
After a spell over hurdles he was second of 14 over 1m4f at Ballinrobe and posted a similar RPR when about 5l away at Tipperary; however, only 1-33 and has been placed too many times for comfort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Viceregent

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: H D McGuigan

Won a 1m6f soft-ground handicap at this venue 13 months ago on his final run for Charles Byrnes, whom he left for 15,000euros; placed in five of 14 starts over hurdles; probably needed the run at Down Royal two weeks ago on stable debut.

20/1

9

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Viceregent

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: H D McGuigan

Won a 1m6f soft-ground handicap at this venue 13 months ago on his final run for Charles Byrnes, whom he left for 15,000euros; placed in five of 14 starts over hurdles; probably needed the run at Down Royal two weeks ago on stable debut.

20/1

11th

13

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

Viceregent

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: H D McGuigan

Won a 1m6f soft-ground handicap at Navan just over a year ago on his final run for Charles Byrnes, whom he left for 15,000euros; has plenty of hurdling experience, placed in five of his 13 starts; may need this.

12/1

Form: 932/90

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
An 11-race maiden; has placed form to his name but only recently returned from a mammoth absence and was well behind Zileo at the Curragh only 11 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Thurles

Weather Alert

9st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Thomas Mullins

soon held up in rear, good headway when raced wide from over 4f out, led when ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

4th

15

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:45 Listowel

Weather Alert

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

Maiden came back after a long absence lately; needs to do a good bit more to feature.

25/1

6th

5

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:40 Killarney

Weather Alert

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Mullins

dwelt start, towards rear, rapid headway and prominent after 2f

14/1

Form: 760365

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran them ragged in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in June; beaten 4l (maiden) and about 8l (handicap) in his two Flat runs since then; others are more likely winners of this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(1)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Wrecking Ball Paul

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Paul Mulligan

Front-runner a dual winner here over longer trips, including over 2m in March; faded quite tamely last two starts here and remains opposable.

25/1

10th

5

(1)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Wrecking Ball Paul

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Paul Mulligan

Front-runner a dual winner here over longer trips, including over 2m in March; faded quite tamely last two starts here and remains opposable.

25/1

13th

9

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Wrecking Ball Paul

9st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

prominent, weakened gradually from over 3f out

25/1

Form: 5003-0

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has been struggling under both codes this year; out of the handicap and tries cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:30 Limerick

Vintage Gold

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield, headway 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on

9/1

3rd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:30 Limerick

Vintage Gold

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield, headway 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on

9/1

4th

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:45 Sligo

Vintage Gold

11st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent, not fluent and jumped slightly left 1st

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 226652

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m5f in France; has dropped a long way down the weights since joining current yard and, in this new headgear combination, he was second in a huge field at the Curragh 11 days ago (1m6f, good); doesn't look the easiest to win with but won't be far away if repeating that latest effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zileo

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

pushed along briefly, soon in touch with leaders, led after 4f

16/1

7th

3

(8)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Zileo

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Three runner-up finishes on turf this year, two of them over further than this; has failed to show his best form at this venue and it looked as if he needed further when sixth over C&D four weeks ago; on a positive note, his yard is in excellent form.

5/1

6th

4

(15)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Zileo

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Stays a lot further and plenty of placed form on turf, including three runner-up finishes this year; not shown his best at this venue albeit not had that many goes here.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €117.80
Straight Forecast €106.19
Tricast €370.48

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zileo

SPOTLIGHT:

Barometer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Weather Alert

The Irish Sun:

Zileo