16.40
SoftDerek O’Sullivan RACE 50th Anniversary Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £7831.86
- 1m 0f 0y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £1.90
Form: -4654d BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
20th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place. |
16/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (11) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 9lb |
Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company. |
25/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 974816 C
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (15) |
19th Sep 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Eight-time winner including over C&D last year; however, has been badly out of form this year and can't be fancied until showing more. |
50/1 |
|
17th 13 (17) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 42y |
9st 4lb |
Useful form last autumn featured the eighth win of his career, achieved under this rider in a 1m Bellewstown event; totally out of form this term, failing to reach the first ten in four runs between March and May. |
33/1 |
|
13th 9 (17) |
12th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y |
9st 8lb |
Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 718233 C BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (12) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 150y |
9st 0lb |
Tenth win on the Flat when digging deep on soft to heavy at Bellewstown (1m4f) and doesn't need slow ground; however, she's in a lot deeper here with a 5lb rise to deal with. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 (11) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Won for the eighth time on turf when taking a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time and is also a C&D winner; raised 5lb for that but has won off a higher mark in the past and handles soft ground; player. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Won two in a row in July (1m2f/11.4f) and she's run pretty well in big fields on her last two starts, most recently fourth of 18 at Cork (1m4f); every chance that this extra furlong will be within range and she's won on ground from good through to heavy; this Irish raider could be in the mix. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £8.90
Form: 020698 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (17) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 10lb |
Busy as ever this year, winning over 1m here and at the Curragh (beat Avec Grand Plaisir); a bit below par at Fairyhouse last time; not tried very often over this trip but does stay; shouldn't be far away. |
8/1 |
|
8th 3 (12) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
11-time winner approaching the veteran stage; has kept his form very well this year, gaining a deserved win at the Curragh and running well twice since; goes well for this claimer and every chance that he will be on the premises once more. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (15) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Has held his form well in recent months; two wins in 2026 have brought his career tally to 11; backed up a narrow Curragh success (Sherekiya, third) with another solid display in taking third at Navan 13 days ago; has won and twice finished second for 10lb claimer Cillian Rowan. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 533685 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 12lb |
The last of her three wins came at Ballinrobe off 14lb higher nearly two years ago; has been regressive in the last year and needs to do more, even off a falling mark |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time turf winner but hasn't got her head in front since scoring off 12lb higher at Ballinrobe (1m5f, soft) in July 2024; three runs this term poor but acts on good ground and was second in this last season off 12lb higher; could revive. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
3-27 on turf on the Flat; last win came over C&D (soft) in July 2024 off 11lb higher; hasn't really shaped like a winner in waiting in two runs this season; her last run at Roscommon wasn't too bad but more needed to get her head back in front and she's 1lb wrong. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 002204 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (21) |
20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Veteran last won over 7f at this track a year ago off 1lb higher; probably found that trip too sharp here five days ago but has a chance on his earlier C&D second. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (18) |
15th Oct 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
The veteran has won seven races, including this race last year at 28-1; has run well behind several good yardsticks this season; could go close in his repeat bid following a 0.5l second of 16 over 1m here 11 days ago. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 15 (11) |
4th Oct 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Veteran has won seven races up to 1m4f including two runnings of this race; Galway third to Lady Arwen his standout run in a largely disappointing 2026, but mark reflects that. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 193157
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 15 (6) |
11th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Dual winner over 7f last year; returned to form when chasing home Ferrybank here last time; chance if reproducing that but might need luck in running from his draw. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
20th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
4th 9 (9) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won two 7f handicaps on easy ground last year but has run well on faster ground, including over C&D; below his best last twice but is off an attractive mark if back to form. |
18/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-0297 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 16 (4) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 150y |
8st 7lb |
Yet another good run at Naas when second there last week (1m2f, soft); fourth in this 12 months ago; has form claims but would prefer slower ground; 1lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
6th 10 (5) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 110y |
8st 7lb |
Four-time winner, most recently over C&D (yielding) last October; yet to hit top form this term and only midfield on latest at Galway; best form on much softer ground than this and 8lb wrong here. |
33/1 |
|
9th 10 (21) |
30th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Course winner over 7f in 2022 has run well in defeat back here since over 1m; similar efforts last three runs including up to an extended 1m3f; needs more; tough draw. |
22/1 |
7/1
Form: 767-20
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 (13) |
25th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 84y |
9st 11lb |
Apprentice-ridden when gaining a breakthrough win over 1m1f at Leopardstown last month, disappointingly never featured off 8lb higher over C&D since. |
9/1 |
|
13th 6 (18) |
5th Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 84y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 654540 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (23) |
3rd Nov 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms |
22/1 |
|
11th 12 (23) |
3rd Nov 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear |
22/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
7th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 30y |
9st 2lb |
Dropping down the handicap has led to a revival in recent months, winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk and a 7f Galway handicap last month; continued in fair form with Listowel fourth; ground versatile, one for the short list. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 193212 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (2) |
19th Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 75y |
8st 11lb |
Ordinary last run but positives to take from two efforts prior to that, just missing out over C&D and not getting the best of runs at Punchestown; well drawn and on the shortlist. |
10/1 |
|
14 (2) |
5th Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 30y |
8st 11lb |
Narrowly denied at Gowran (1m, yielding) last month and was a closer last time at Punchestown; should run well. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 321614 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 2 (10) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Six-time winner, including in July at Ballinrobe and when beating 16 rivals at the Galway festival despite a slow start; again compromised chance with slow start at Punchestown and when third over 1m here 11 days ago, a good effort in the circumstances; Billy Lee has a good record on her. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (13) |
4th Oct 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Six-time winner, including in July at Ballinrobe and when beating 16 rivals at the Galway festival despite a slow start; again compromised chance with slow start at Punchestown on latest, so comes with a health warning. |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 (3) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 30y |
9st 8lb |
Six-time winner, including twice in July; defied a 7lb rise for a Ballinrobe success when beating 16 rivals at the Galway festival; overcame a high draw, and the loss of several lengths at the start; holding her form well judged on last week's Galway second. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 601006 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (7) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 8lb |
Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye. |
15/2 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 211y |
9st 9lb |
Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 032500 C
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
9st 13lb |
Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
30th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
9st 13lb |
Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find. |
16/1 |
|
14th 3 (15) |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Only beaten a head in this last year; went close at Leopardstown earlier this season but out of form since; others preferred. |
20/1 |
17/2
Form: 083310 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (3) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Some good efforts over 5f this year but has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair; 66-1 when towards the rear in the Nunthorpe. |
20/1 |
|
15th 6 (17) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company. |
66/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 7-1280 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 (8) |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Winner return over this trip at Leopardstown in June and went close in his follow up bid here but lost his form since and well held over C&D last time; well treated if he can bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
19th 20 (7) |
26th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Gained fourth win of his career on his seasonal debut at Leopardstown; second over 1m1f here in June in a much weaker race than this; did not seem to stay the extended 1m2f at Dundalk recently. |
25/1 |
|
8th 15 (8) |
15th Aug 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 9lb |
prominent, soon went second, disputed lead halfway, led clearly under 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened |
25/1
Form: 765407 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 048034
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (1) |
17th Sep 2024 Good 1m 1f 39y |
9st 5lb |
Is 0-10 on turf; has won on the AW and posted a fine effort at Dundalk on last start, beaten 1l off 59 over 1m; 5lb lower mark on grass but her best form has come on softer ground; probably needs rain. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 3 (9) |
15th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 001870 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 (20) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
8st 10lb |
Has been out of form for quite a while now and too much to prove at present. |
50/1 |
|
14th 16 (17) |
23rd Apr 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f |
66/1 |
|
14th 16 (17) |
23rd Apr 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €51.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €37.04 |
| Tricast | €354.11 |
| Trifecta | €289.80 |
Selections
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Indigo Five