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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
11th 6 (2) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season. |
22/1 |
|
12th 17 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (11) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 103y |
10st 8lb |
Dual-purpose mare was gaining her first Flat win in nearly two years when getting up late over 1m2f at Navan on Saturday (first two clear); quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty (upped 10lb in future) and longer trip in her favour. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 40y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose mare hasn't won on the Flat since October 2024; has had a break since two runs on heavy ground at the Curragh in March, may just need this. |
12/1 |
|
6th 14 (10) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Dual-purpose; 5-55 on turf on the Flat but on losing run since scoring at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) in October 2024; is now 17lb below that win and she shaped promisingly over an inadequate 1m here 13 days ago in a first-time tongue tie (retained); could go well back up in trip. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y |
9st 7lb |
Heavily-raced gelding; gained a tenth career win at Dundalk in April and seems to be holding his form well; 3l second at the Curragh and a fair fifth at Bellewstown 13 days ago; 0-11 record at this venue is a negative, placed three times. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (9) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 7lb |
A 9yo with ten wins on the board and arrives here in good form, last time overcoming a slow start to finish second at the Curragh (7f); won't mind returning to further and he's firmly in the mix. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Heavily-raced gelding recorded a seventh AW win recently; turf record is less persuasive (3-71), though some encouragement can be taken from last month's third of 20 at Leopardstown. |
11/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
10st 0lb |
Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (8) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 88y |
8st 9lb |
Good servant to her connections; four-time winner from 7f to 1m2f, but very much at home on much softeer ground than she meets today; up against it taking on some promising fillies with younger legs today. |
14/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Course winner; added her fourth handicap win at Naas in October (10.5f, yielding) off 63; out of her depth on return at Cork before midfield in Naas handicap last month; chance if near her best. |
14/1 |
|
6th 13 (11) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Added her fourth handicap win over 10.5f here in October off 63 (yielding); decent fourth in a higher grade next time at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) but disappointed at the Curragh on her final start of 2025; out of her depth on return at Cork; this more realistic but others preferred. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (16) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won a division of this last year off a mark of 60, but has been out of form on turf this season and only mid-field when favourite over C&D in April on sole AW start in 2026. |
28/1 |
|
13th 11 (16) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 211y |
9st 7lb |
Third runner for local yard; four-time winner; last turf win in 2023 over 8.5f at Galway (soft); two AW wins since; hard to fancy on this year's form but has placed multiple times over C&D, including when runner-up at this festival last year from a stone higher; can't dismiss. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (9) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
9st 6lb |
Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days. |
10/1 |
|
10th 13 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 6lb |
Snapped lengthy losing run when landing 7.5f handicap at this track in April, beating Miss Americana by a short head; ran just okay off 4lb higher at Limerick since but dropped a further 2lb after; 3-7 here and enjoys soft ground so can't be dismissed. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Useful handicapper who has shown career-best form on last two starts, winning at York (5f) then creditable third at Epsom (6f); faces a stiffer assignment on these terms, however. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 6 (14) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Unproven on soft/heavy ground; has got faster over time and prevailed narrowly at York (5f, good) most recently, registering a first sprint win; peaking at the right time and record of 2-2 at Epsom (7f) includes a success at this meeting 12 months ago; major player. |
10/1 |
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
TOPSPEED:
Indigo Five