August 26 / 18.40 Curragh

18.40

Good

Bord Na Mona Recycling Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Bord Na Mona Recycling Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
7 (17)
Arnhem

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.30
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 3/2-30 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Only one AW handicap victory to his name but that doesn't tell the story; second off 82 in 'Bold Lad' over C&D two years ago; lightly raced since; showed plenty on yard/seasonal bow at Down Royal in June; poor run since but no surprise should be contend.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 044054

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Tricky in the gates but been running well in defeat for the most part this year; only beaten fractions off 75 over C&D on Derby weekend, held off this mark since; has one in him if it all works out.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 817529 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f at Navan in June and touched off over this trip at Naas since; well held in C&D contest won by Secret Magician last time and probably high enough in the weights at present.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner on a good mark and was close up behind Clonmacash on his last visit here, since when he's finished ninth at Naas; like others in here, this place is more his scene.

13/2

9th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner is 3-33 on turf; hasn't won on grass since a 6f success at Cork (good) in June 2023; went close at Dundalk on latest (6f) and has gone well over this C&D before; place shout.

11/1

3rd

2

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time winner here, including two of the last three runnings of this race; beaten under 2l behind Sporting Hero over C&D last month and demands respect off 2lb lower mark than when scoring last year.

15/2

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0-5744 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Found himself badly handicapped after winning C&D maiden this time last year; another fair effort at Gowran last time but probably needs to drop another few pounds.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface but encouraging attempt at today's trip in premier Leopardstown handicap last month, not quite getting home after racing keenly when under 4l off stablemate Rahmi; could go close here if settling better.

7/2

10

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Daamberdiplomat

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface; obvious stamina concerns back to 7f on soft ground.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Three-time C&D winner was recording second turf win when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh in late June; ran no sort of race there last month in Scurry Handicap however; still respected.

9/2

14/1

Form: 3210

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Clearcut maiden winner at Limerick over 7f on third start; poor run on handicap debut over 1m here earlier in the month; that wasn't her running and early days.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

Artemis Jones

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Failed to fire on handicap debut but much more like it when fifth of 17-runners back at Curragh recently, and probably value for a bit better (short of room 1f out); won her maiden on yielding ground so probably OK on that front; definite shout.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Artemis Jones

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

Clearcut maiden winner at Limerick over 7f on third start; poor run on handicap debut over 1m here earlier in the month; that wasn't her running and early days.

14/1

Form: 0-3718 CD

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
It all fell right for hold-up performer over C&D in May (soft); goes on better ground too and ran well after a similar lay-off on seasonal debut; if they go like the clappers that might drag him into contention.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

6th

5

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Run Forrest Run

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Thomas Coyle

Out of the money in seven races since finishing third over this trip at Down Royal in May; not a bad run when seventh of 19 over 6f at Navan last week.

12/1

Form: 024909 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Standing dish here in recent years; won over C&D a year ago off 82 and second to Verhoyen over 7f here on Guineas weekend showed he still has it; well held since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

Form: 061028 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Trainer plays around with different headgear on speedy type; won at Naas off 64 and just nailed late on by Secret Magician when partnered by Oisin Murphy here two weeks ago; backpedalled on AW since and this mark probably beyond him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

16

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Livingston Range

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.

14/1

Form: 1-476 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All runs over 7f; AW winner on sole start at two; been running okay this term and has dropped 5lb; beaten 5l by course specialist Verhoyen on Derby weekend, staying on, and now cuts back in trip with headgear fitted; not jumping off the page.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Cork

Not Even Close

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

soon towards rear, headway on near side of group from over 2f out, keeping on when ridden inside final furlong, ran on and went third towards finish, just held third

12/1

9th

8

(14)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Not Even Close

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

All runs over 7f; AW winner on sole start at two; been running okay this term and has dropped 5lb; beaten 5l by course specialist Verhoyen on Derby weekend, staying on, and now cuts back in trip with headgear fitted; not jumping off the page.

14/1

Form: -00601 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Goes well over C&D and has been notably strong in the market a few times this year; justified favouritism when collaring Livingston Range here a fortnight ago; pipped off 1lb lower here last year so may have another one in him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 431520

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7f seems a good fit for him, winning at Gowran and second at Leopardstown under go-forward rides; heavy no good for him at Galway; stiff 6f might be okay and rider has impressed this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far in a 7f claimer here last month; well beaten twice since over this trip; others preferred.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

14/1

12/1

Form: 138188

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Up 15lb for wins this summer over 7f at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse; seems best at that trip but well held back at Leopardstown last twice including on Thursday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Amanirenas

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M C Grassick

Had been regressive this year until winning at Laytown last time over 6f; stays this trip and is a player if backing up that revival; wide draw, though.

4/1

13th
12 (8)
Marks Bear

33/1

Form: 9060-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner over 6f for Gary Moore; out the back on seasonal/yard bow at Galway; Burke stable not a sprinting stronghold.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Marks Bear

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: W J Burke

Regressive on the Flat and just 2-26 in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdles debut.

50/1

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Marks Bear

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: W J Burke

Regressive on the Flat and just 2-26 in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdles debut.

50/1

10th

1

(8)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marks Bear

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W J Burke

Two 6f AW wins in Britain; two recent C&D runs have been respectable, but held by Nibras Rainbow.

12/1

Form: 218444

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f at Cork and hasn't been beaten far any start since; has form at this trip but stiff track here could find her out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

24th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:10 Lingfield (AW)

Not Too Real Bad

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Thrown in on some of her Irish form but she's proving frustrating for new connections; ran well for second at Southwell a fortnight ago but she wasn't in quite the same form at Newcastle last week (off 3lb lower); another change of accessories today; drawn widest.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Not Too Real Bad

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

4/1

1

(9)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Not Too Real Bad

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual 5f turf scorer in Ireland, but despite having dropped well below her last winning mark she has been disappointing in three starts for her new yard; the switch to first-time cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

7/2

20/1

Form: 578-35 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
AW winner over this trip at three for George Baker; not shamed at Ayr in May on first start for present connections but yard has had a quiet summer and hard enough to fancy after three months off.
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11th

13

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Lockdown

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Anthony McCann

led but pestered, headed 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

11/2

11th

13

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Lockdown

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Anthony McCann

led, soon joined, headed 2f out

11/2

14/1

Form: 456

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Respectable runs in 6f maidens; slowly away last time and blinds go on instead of tongue-tie; could feature on handicap bow.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Wooden Head

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Good first run at this venue last autumn when fourth behind fine yardstick Tai Sing Yeh; didn't match that effort in a claimer 12 weeks ago.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Wooden Head

10st 2lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

in touch with leaders

16/1

10/1

Form: 545108

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Soft ground no good to him last twice after breakthrough win over 5f at Tipperary; stays this trip fine and 3yo has more to offer; cheekpieces tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €184.00
Straight Forecast €148.95
Tricast €1272.19
Trifecta €1352.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Daamberdiplomat

POSTDATA:

Havana Notion

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Magician

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Run Forrest Run

The Irish Sun:

Arnhem