April 27 / 13.10 Navan

13.10

Yielding

Kilberry Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Kilberry Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

Form: 72862-

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won off 75 over 6f at the Curragh last May so this 4lb lower mark gives her a fighting chance; ended last season by going close over this trip at the Curragh, definite chance if fit and ready.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

2nd
13 (16)
Loma Larnee

10/1

Form: 4034R- BF

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best of three turf runs was over this trip; made three appearances in quick succession at Dundalk last December, twice made the frame over sprint distances before refusing to start in a 6f contest; one of three runners for Andy Oliver.
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9

(14)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Down Royal

Loma Larnee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Looked unlucky not to get off the mark at Navan (5f) but has refused to race on either side of that; capable but risky.

10/1

14

(7)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Loma Larnee

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

refused to race

4/1

14

(7)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Loma Larnee

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

refused to race

4/1

20/1

Form: 666-70

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden form last term; finished mid-field in 1m Leopardstown handicap on his return; faced a stiff task in a Curragh maiden a week ago; an unknown quantity over this trip.
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4

(12)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Sevensees

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

On a losing run and she arrives on the back of modest efforts in 5f handicaps at Haydock and Southwell last month; cheekpieces are reached for now.

14/1

11th

5

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Sevensees

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner off 11lb higher as recently as March; the odd good run for Ruth Carr this summer and he is closely matched with Zarzyni on a Beverley run last month; not ruled out.

14/1

8

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Sevensees

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Front-runner who has dropped down the weights and run well in defeat on his last two starts (5f, good to firm); his turf wins in Ireland came on soft/yielding going; could build on his recent form now back on easier ground.

8/1

Form: 66-9

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Definite promise on debut when showing his inexperience in a 1m Killarney maiden; fair sixth in a good 7f maiden at the Curragh in August; not as good over 1m at Dundalk on third outing; a sharp drop in trip for handicap debut; hard to assess
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3rd

2

(15)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Artful Approach

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions.

12/1

4

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Artful Approach

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown.

12/1

13th

4

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Artful Approach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times.

12/1

5th
9 (4)
Keke

7/1

Form: 85217- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Progressive in maidens last season; handled heavy ground when beating Rathbranchurch at Bellewstown in September; finished behind Rathbranchurch on handicap debut at the Curragh, and that rival has the benefit of a recent run; has been gelded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster.

14/1

1st

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Keke

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven-time sprint winner, landed a C&D handicap off 97 in April, making all to beat Indigo Dream by 2.5l; shaped well when third in Listed company over C&D in May (Likedbymike in fourth); beaten favourite 20 days ago when fifth at Cork (Likedbymike second) but wasn't disgraced and likely to bounce back at a track he enjoys.

2/1

5th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Multiple sprint winner who enjoys good ground and finished third (behind Gazelle d'Or) in his first Listed race at Naas last month despite an unfavourable track position; looks sure to go well.

4/1

Form: 71430- CD

Last run: 192 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last September; made the frame at Fairyhouse and Bellewstown on his next two starts; mid-division here on final start before a winter break.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Step Back In Time

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

Course specialist at Navan, scene of all four wins; mid-division over C&D last time; held by several of these rivals on that evidence.

20/1

9th

5

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Step Back In Time

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

All four of mare's wins have come at Navan between 5f-6f but has run well in defeat at this track; way below form on her last three starts, but is back to last winning mark so not dismissed.

20/1

Form: 1328-5 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only one win last term but was a consistent performer throughout the season and her success came over the extended 5f on yielding ground here in October with several of these rivals behind; big chance given normal improvement from a pleasing comeback at the Curragh last Saturday.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

20/1

Form: 6640-0 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner is on a long losing run; down the field at Dundalk on final start last year; in rear at the Curragh last Sunday; managed a creditable fourth of 22 at this venue on penultimate start last year.
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Verdict Starting price

15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 72320- CD BF

Last run: 192 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had been running consistently before he was unplaced favourite here on final 2023 outing; has a fair overall record at this track, two wins and six places from 20 visits; went close at the Curragh on his penultimate start last season.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

16/1

Form: 50-140 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Dundalk in January; in rear on heavy ground at Cork last month; tried with a tongue-tie.
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4th

2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Mount Ruapehu

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; back to his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game; the removal of cheekpieces could be a positive.

4/1

6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; not on a bad mark and his stable is going well but he does need to raise his game again.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Did well on AW for new stable in March/April, winning three times over 6f, and was very close second off today's mark when back on turf here (5f, good) in early May; needs to up his game after three lesser efforts but still enters calculations.

7/1

25/1

Form: -91979

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden at Dundalk in January but well held in handicap company since; finished behind Tai Sing Yeh and Senor Carrots last time.
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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

15

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip in January 2024 but no win since; however, he looked an unlucky loser over 6.5f at Limerick last time when this rider's stirrup leather broke at halfway but was still a close second; should go close off 2lb higher.

4/1

16/1

Form: 25-050 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year during an exceptionally busy campaign; most recent success achieved at the main expense of today's rival Act Of Unity at Bellewstown; fifth behind Rathbranchurch here in October; big price when in rear at the Curragh last Saturday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

13th
15 (14)
Fickou

20/1

Form: 5880-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Debut at this venue last October was not without promise (slowly away and not clear run before staying on at the finish); three lesser displays at Dundalk, gelded since his last run.
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7th

8

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:21 Gowran Park

Fickou

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A Oliver

pressed leader, led after 2f, joined 4f out, headed and weakened gradually from over 2f out

16/1

8th

1

(7)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Fickou

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Beaten around 6l both handicap starts this year; didn't get home over a little shorter at Limerick but better ground may help and he's down in grade.

8/1

7th

11

(3)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 150y

14:05 Limerick

Fickou

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Not beaten far on his return to action at Navan last month; step up in trip will suit but needs to find a bit more to be involved.

20/1

Form: 90-800 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three wins, 2-24 on turf; on a losing streak since January 2023 at Dundalk; out of form at that venue lately. 2lb out of the handicap.
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19th

21

(18)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Kuwait Direction

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Last victory came on the AW at Dundalk over 6f in January last year; on a long losing run and hard to fancy from 8lb out of the handicap.

50/1

15th
16 (17)
Senor Carrots

10/1

Form: 000-43 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.
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15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

3rd

5

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Senor Carrots

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

6/1

10/1

Form: 666-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Potentially interesting on the form he showed in three Curragh runs for Dick Brabazon last season; plenty of merit in his sixth placings, notably in a 23-runner contest on his final start; has been gelded and now makes debut for Mark Fahey.
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4th

5

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Avatar Jet

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Made all on AW debut and second start back from a long absence at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, and third there since (1m) in a race that is working out very well; won on turf in 2024 and he's a strong candidate if his good recent form continues back on grass.

15/2

3rd

6

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stepped forward considerably from his stable debut and first start for 553 days when landing a C&D handicap 12 days ago (made all); that was his first try on the AW and he's respected off this 4lb higher mark.

13/2

17th
11 (6)
Akeela

25/1

Form: 5/5-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs have been widely spaced, little encouragement from a recent Cork outing, though she was entitled to need it.
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

Form: 6309-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 13 turf starts for Michael Grassick came over 5f at Down Royal last summer; last of 13 on AW/stable debut at Dundalk.
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6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

3rd

8

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) last time, beating some much higher rated rivals; only other win came over C&D; up 19lb for her latest win which dampens enthusiasm.

5/1

Form: -03337 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Veteran has been a great servant and has been in good form at Dundalk in recent months; ran creditably at a big price when seventh of 21 over 6f that Curragh last Saturday; closely matched with Rathbranchurch on that running; only one of his 12 wins has come over the minimum trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

Form: 6030-8 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-29, both wins coming at this trip, including at this venue last summer; should be sharper for a recent outing at Dundalk.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Form: 748-45

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Some fair form last year; not a bad run in a 5f maiden at Dundalk on stable debut after a break; started slowly and failed to make her presence felt over 6f at the same venue last time; wore cheekpieces then, discarded now in favour of tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Smart Impression

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

in touch with leaders up the centre

25/1

15th

16

(24)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Smart Impression

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Nine-race maiden who has looked regressive in recent times; ground and trip probably in her favour but others look more likely.

33/1

16th

20

(15)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

17:50 Naas

Smart Impression

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Probably ran slightly better than her finishing position in a Navan handicap last time but others look more likely.

33/1

Form: 71318- D BF

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In fine form in sprint handicaps at Dundalk last December, winning twice (5f/6f); may have been feeling the effects of a busy spell when unplaced favourite for a race won by today's rival Samrogue on final start; also reported to have banged his jaw in the stalls then; unplaced behind Rathbranchurch here last October..
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(9)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Senado Square

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

10/1

5th

2

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in December and just denied by Amemri over 7f next time off this mark; not as good since but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senado Square

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 1-2506 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner at this trip; good second at Dundalk in February; looks well held by Senor Carrots based on her last two AW runs, though that rival has failed to shine on turf; she also has a much better record on AW (5-20) compared to 1-15 on turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

11th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Listed company latest and even stiffer task awaits here.

50/1

Non-runners

Coco Hill, Zig Zag Zyggy, Anyothername

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €133.63
Tricast €2931.04

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Avatar Jet

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Keke

SPOTLIGHT:

Rathbranchurch

POSTDATA:

Senor Carrots

TOPSPEED:

Coco Hill