January 12 / 16.10 Dundalk (AW)

16.10

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4073- BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well-backed on C&D handicap debut last month, finishing strongly into third, having hit stall when anticipating start; good draw here and major player off same mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Eddie G

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has gone close in defeat, including at Down Royal on penultimate; too keen over 1m last time, will appreciate return to 7f.

12/1

9th

7

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-13 on turf but has gone close in defeat; some of best efforts have come at Galway so likely to be heading to Ballybrit; however, not beaten far at Down Royal last time (7f, soft) and 1lb lower now so place shout, though could be drawn better.

11/2

3rd

7

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Eddie G

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner but 0-12 on turf; returned from over a year off at Leopardstown (7f, soft) when beaten 14l; that doesn't provide much encouragement.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 078-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Pick of three runs here late last year when beaten under 5l in auction race, having raced keenly; quite tame finishing effort back in trip latest; still scope for improvement on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

10th

6

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Poacher Daly

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; made no impression when behind Emerald Harmony and Cuban Grey last week; visor tried now.

14/1

9th

2

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

The Poacher Daly

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Made all to win weak C&D maiden (yielding to soft) for Joseph O'Brien in October but he was disappointing for the yard overall; first start for new yard; looks high enough in the weights.

9/1

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11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00324-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Decent form in opening two handicap runs here over 5f in the autumn, blinkered second occasion; not at same level back in maiden company latest and now steps up in trip on return to handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Two of her three wins have come over C&D, including this race in 2024 off a mark of 60 (now 6lb higher); limited appeal on recent form, but could surprise.

16/1

7th

16

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Mary Shoelaces

8st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Two of her three wins have come over 5f at this track; has finished last on both starts this term; hard to fancy against that background, despite her liking for this course.

25/1

6th

4

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Mary Shoelaces

9st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won for the third time (all over 5f) when scoring at the Curragh last October off a 5lb lower mark; well below that level on seasonal debut but can come on for that; has run well in defeat here.

5/1

Form: 90028-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Nearly 2l ahead of Exceeding on AW debut in November when forcing it in first-time hood, a step up on his turf form; not nearly as good following month in similar contest though; drop back in trip for handicap debut could suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

8th

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Bruce Lightning

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Won at Dundalk during the winter but ineffective on turf this season; new headgear tried here and the rider booking is attractive but hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

16/1

6/1

Form: 9047-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Easily the pick of four maiden runs here in November/December when close fourth over 7f, having raced prominently; compromised chances with slow starts other occasions; scope for improvement here on handicap debut if getting a level break.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Exceeding

9st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

No luck in running in the Listowel event in which Linger For Longer and Zabriskie Point finished in front of him; had previously shown improved form to beat Methgal narrowly at Leopardstown, with Zabriskie Point close up in the third; clear chance on that form.

6/1

14th

8

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Methgal by a short head at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) to gain his second win from 29 starts; raised a fair 3lb for that but overall form suggests he's not certain to back it up.

4/1

1st

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Record of 1-28 is off-putting; posted an excellent display from 6lb outside the handicap at Naas on seasonal return when second of 15; let favourite backers down at Navan next time when never better than midfield; hard to trust.

6/1

Form: 9449-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Did some good late work in a Bellewstown maiden last summer but hasn't backed that up twice since, too keen at Cork and slowly away here last time; blinkers now fitted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(9)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 37y

19:35 Bellewstown

Sovereign City

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D J Bunyan

never better than midfield, weakened 2f out

14/1

9th

15

(12)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Sovereign City

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D J Bunyan

Has looked regressive and beat one home back on turf at Down Royal recently.

50/1

Form: 8807-

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well held last month over C&D on handicap debut; 4lb wrong.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(17)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sophia Klimt

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Ten-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW; best effort a 2.5l defeat over this C&D back in February off 51; may have needed latest poor run over 5f here but she is hard to fancy from 7lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12th

12

(17)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sophia Klimt

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Ten-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW; best effort a 2.5l defeat over this C&D back in February off 51; may have needed latest poor run over 5f here but she is hard to fancy from 7lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12th

12

(15)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sophia Klimt

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Couple of okay runs over 6f here early in the year; held in three turf handicaps in May and off since.

20/1

Form: 00740-

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 2l in 7f nursery in November on final start for Joseph O'Brien; yard debut over C&D last month (tongue-tied then) was poor and remains opposable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Relentless Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, soon detached

25/1

9th

6

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Relentless Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, soon detached

25/1

14th

12

(13)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Relentless Flyer

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Beaten less than 2l in fourth in 7f nursery here in November on final start for Joseph O'Brien; has failed to build on that in three runs for this stable

16/1

16/1

Form: 33155-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in Britain for Rebecca Menzies, scrambling home in 5f Wolverhampton nursery; bought for 9,500gns at Tattersalls November Sales and didn't feature on yard debut when facing stiff task in decent conditions event here last month; this more his level and tongue tie fitted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 95607-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Early promise of Cork maiden run hasn't materialised, last of 7 in nursery here latest; headgear combination now tried and down 4lb but of limited appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Dabirsim Flyer

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently and after 483-day absence has finished stone-last in both starts this term; can only be watched.

25/1

4

(11)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Dabirsim Flyer

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently; tailed off when tried over a longer trip at Ballinrobe on his first run after a long absence.

50/1

11th

3

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Dabirsim Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Fergal Birrane

midfield, towards rear halfway

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €9.20
Straight Forecast €7.36
Tricast €26.81
Trifecta €25.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eddie G

The Irish Sun:

Mary Shoelaces

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eddie G

POSTDATA:

Eddie G