September 03 / 16.55 Tipperary

16.55

Yielding To Soft

Breens Farm Machinery Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Breens Farm Machinery Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 056503

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 but career-best in first-time hood at Cork last time, up with much of pace when close third over 1m2f; slightly shorter trip here should suit and can go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silkies Sib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Record over C&D reads 1233 and he's back off the same mark as when successful at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in February; player in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silkies Sib

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Scored over C&D in December (off 3lb lower) and at Chelmsford in February; has run respectably since, including when beaten favourite at Bath last time; remains on a competitive mark and won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Silkies Sib

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Dual winner on the AW since joining this stable; pulled hard and unfortunate not to finish closer at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) four days ago, denied a clear passage; may settle better with the hood back on (visor removed) and is one to consider seriously.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 865S00

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't been progressing, including scoping badly at Killarney and dropping away tamely at Galway last time; cheekpieces now tried.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

20

(14)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Snowhaven

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

14/1

11th

7

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

17:10 Bellewstown

Snowhaven

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, prominent early, soon steadied and in touch with leaders

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 000131

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Progressing well, most recently gained second Killarney success from last three starts when overcoming wide draw to win with a bit in hand; retains plenty of appeal off this mark with rider's claim.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Ano Manna

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John James Feane

prominent

8/1

9th

2

(17)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Both wins have come over C&D on good ground and only 1lb higher than for the latest last August; well behind Comfort Line at Naas but that run, after an absence, should have teed her up nicely for this.

10/1

9th

2

(17)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Both wins have come over C&D on good ground and only 1lb higher than for the latest last August; well behind Comfort Line at Naas but that run, after an absence, should have teed her up nicely for this.

10/1

Form: 002400

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery but nothing yet for current yard off basement mark; 7lb wrong here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary; pulled-up with an equipment failure at Punchestown; third reserve.

0

13

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money.

7/1

4th

15

(13)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Miss Langmore

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 067-0

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Last of 11 on seasonal and handicap debut at Roscommon in June; back from a break for new yard and hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Dual hurdle winner but 0-13 on the Flat; didn't offer a great deal in points and a hunter chase for Tom Fife in the spring; others are preferred unless the betting speaks in his favour starting out for Phil Kirby.

20/1

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Ruler Of The River

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate.

40/1

7th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Ruler Of The River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

2/1

Form: 0700

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap effort at the Curragh was poor; cheekpieces now tried.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Eagles Reign

11st 1lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two wins in 2024 but no joy since; back to form with a 3.25l second at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) 29 days ago but remains 6lb above his last win and he's 2lb higher than when beaten 6.5l in this last year; would probably prefer softer ground too.

10/1

2nd

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Eagles Reign

11st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tow wins, notably the Lartigue at Listowel in 2024; only once near his best in eight starts since then, namely when second in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap last April; badly out of form in three handicap hurdle outings between October and December.

33/1

1

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Eagles Reign

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Runner-up in the 2024 Fred Winter; won the Lartigue (big 4yo handicap) at Listowel last year; ended a run of poor form with Fairyhouse second on his final start last season; had a spin in a charity race at the Curragh in late-August, so no fitness doubts.

8/1

Form: 980040

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Roscommon fourth behind subsequent Galway handicap winner Youcrackmeup was a step in the right direction but soft ground could have been her undoing at Sligo; drops in trip now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both her wins were in classifieds after a break, with ten weeks off before she won over C&D 15 days ago; quickly backed up the form when she scored last August, a repeat of which would see her bang there again.

2/1

16/1

Form: 70-969

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Plenty keen so far in handicaps but mildly encouraging efforts; may want a bit further though; 3lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(14)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Aurum Sky

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

towards rear

14/1

8th

14

(14)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Aurum Sky

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: A J Martin

towards rear

16/1

Form: 07800

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap efforts poor and headgear now ditched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

10st 0lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks but form under both codes for present yard of little account; 2lb wrong here.

33/1

20th

18

(23)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: H Smyth

towards rear

33/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks, went close at Dundalk last October; has been running over hurdles lately, pulled up at Downpatrick last Sunday; does not appeal.

33/1

Form: 820444

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Never too far away off this basement mark and seems suited by an ease; blinkers belatedly tried and not one to rule out even if 4lb out of handicap.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(13)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

16:15 Gowran Park

Water Mint

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Below par last time and now 0-14, but she has knocked on the door a few times and goes on this ground.

12/1

10th

16

(1)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Water Mint

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

led, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong

10/1

4th

14

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Water Mint

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has performed quite creditably in three of her last four races, notably when second at Gowran in May; needs to find a bit extra after fourth placings over 1m at Limerick and Killarney; almost 2l behind runner-up So Messi at Killarney.

8/1

11/2

Form: 90032

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has shaped well on opening two handicaps, just beaten under a positive ride over 1m at Killarney latest (Water Mint fourth); rider's claim a positive and one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been placed a few times including over C&D this year; not so good at Bellewstown last time but this ground suits and not out of it.

12/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden with some good runs off low mark this season, over this trip at Gowran and Killarney on soft; trip too far on AW latest; don't rule out from a good draw, more rain the better.

7/1

13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has run well on two of last three starts on soft but different conditions today so a question about handling them.

14/1

16/1

Form: 87-008

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Struggled a bit so far in handicaps although latest effort suggested this longer trip could suit; hood worn latest now discarded.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(17)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Below Deck

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

21-race maiden but back to form when second over this trip at Leopardstown last month off this basement mark, despite racing keenly; one to consider although draw makes it tough.

6/1

2nd

11

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 33y

17:15 Leopardstown

Below Deck

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

disputed lead early, led narrowly after 2f, joined under 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

20/1

9th

14

(1)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Below Deck

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Maiden has run well a number of times but has to bounce back from most recent below par efforts.

20/1

16/1

Form: 97007

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Bit more encouraging at Sligo last time but remains opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(5)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Lisgin

9st 5lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

5

(10)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Lisgin

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Three qualifying runs came in Dundalk maidens at 7f/1m last winter; big price when finishing in rear over 1m at Bellewstown in first handicap; safe to rule out.

50/1

14th

6

(15)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

16:55 Bellewstown

Lisgin

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Three qualifying runs came in Dundalk maidens last winter (once slowly away, once keen); hard to assess entering handicap and opposable from this wide draw.

14/1

Form: 007

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two of three runs have been on AW; hard to fancy entering handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Angel Of The Sea

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in seven runs so far; yet to show that she stays a trip like this; others preferred.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.

20/1

10th

10

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

Struggled in six runs so far; beaten roughly 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate the longer trip.

20/1

Non-runners

Bang Po, Get Set Jet

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Payout
Exacta €50.80
Straight Forecast €44.23
Tricast €157.48
Trifecta €217.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silkies Sib

POSTDATA:

Get Set Jet

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Messi

The Irish Sun:

Silkies Sib