18.50
YieldingBlackwater Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5643.48
- 0m 7f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £22.60
- Place: £3.80
Form: 442796
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (13) |
27th May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered. |
7/2 |
|
8 (13) |
27th May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered. |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 (9) |
28th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
midfield, headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders |
6/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 72-632
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 2 (9) |
5th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
2 (9) |
5th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 14y |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 32625-
Last run: 242 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (3) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Caught the eye when third of 12 over C&D on her return to action in May; hasn't built on it since but she's well handicapped if this sets up for her. |
14/1 |
|
5 (10) |
24th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Soundly beaten in competitive York sprint two starts ago but ran well over 7f on other two outings this season; comes here on a workable mark and can be dangerous if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 66-940 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (15) |
21st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 13lb |
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 |
9st 5lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 70-68
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off when 200-1 for sole hurdle outing and showed nothing back on the Flat last month. |
200/1 |
|
9 (6) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 5lb |
The pick of her form is a fourth in a Gowran handicap from a 13lb higher mark in June last year; her runs since then have been poor and she was last seen finishing a 32l ninth of 11 at Clonmel in May; cheeckpieces go on but they need to spark huge improvement. |
22/1 |
12/1
Form: 00-004
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (10) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win from her 21 starts but that came in this race last year (good to soft) and she's been in good heart this spring, finishing second at Lingfield (7.6f, good) last Tuesday; solid claims. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 8 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 20 starts came at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last May for Pam Sly; faded late having set a strong pace over 1m a Yarmouth last month and ran a solid race when third there over 6f three weeks ago; contender back up in trip. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only win was at 7f and four of her last five races have been at 1m; stuck around here 17 days ago despite developing a clear lead and expect similar tactics back at 6f. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 66-39
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
11th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced maiden; soundly beaten both handicaps this term; handicapper relenting but still others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
14th 6 (6) |
20th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 90y |
9st 13lb |
Ran well here over 7f on heavy ground in March 2024 but struggled subsequently last term and tailed off when making her yard debut on return. |
16/1 |
|
14th 6 (6) |
20th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 90y |
9st 13lb |
Ran well here over 7f on heavy ground in March 2024 but struggled subsequently last term and tailed off when making her yard debut on return. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 23 BF
Last run: 88 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (14) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 13lb |
Placed in two 1m maidens here but just three runs in the last 18 months and has struggled in two handicap outings; new headgear combination but hard to recommend. |
25/1 |
|
7 (1) |
21st Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 30y |
9st 8lb |
Placed twice in maidens at Dundalk in the opening months of 2024; unplaced in two handicaps; first run for Joanna Morgan who fits her with a tongue-tie. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (2) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Placed over C&D in her first two maidens in January and February; well beaten behind Signor Ferrari in a Cork handicap when last seen; cheekpieces worn that day are left off; return to this venue a plus but lacks a run and is probably best watched on stable debut for her third trainer. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-084
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 16 (3) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Little impact in four maidens; Jockey reported a tendency to hang left at Cork in his first handicap; may need further experience. |
14/1 |
|
9th 15 (11) |
21st May 2024 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Well beaten in four maidens and has to improve plenty even tackling handicaps off a low mark; however, yard's record necessitates a market check; 1lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
|
9th 15 (11) |
21st May 2024 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Well beaten in four maidens and has to improve plenty even tackling handicaps off a low mark; however, yard's record necessitates a market check; 1lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 09-5
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
8st 10lb |
Got a win on the board over 1m6f at Navan in August but well held afterwards, and is probably going to need this first run of the year. |
16/1 |
|
9th 21 (11) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
8st 11lb |
Unplaced in six runs since a 1m6f Navan win in August; midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at the same venue last week; third reserve. |
14/1
Form: 90229-
Last run: 167 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (8) |
15th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 73y |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 84y |
10st 0lb |
Runner-up in pair of AW nurseries; moderate form this term until step up to this trip did the trick at Down Royal; 5lb higher. |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 (4) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 75y |
8st 12lb |
prominent on inner early, lost ground when short of room and dropped to midfield after 1f, headway when switched left 3f out, keeping on when ridden on near side of group 1f out, led towards finish, pushed out |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 28-410
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (16) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
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 |
10st 2lb |
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 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
14/1
Form: 89-954
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
14th 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since. |
40/1 |
|
6 (17) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 46y |
9st 12lb |
Ground versatile sort won at Clonmel on penultimate (9.5f, soft); came up short off revised mark at Gowran latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on a tough mark. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 3212-8
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 (19) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 100y |
10st 0lb |
prominent, led after 1f |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
15th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 63-0
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (5) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Record of 1-20 with the sole victory coming in this race last year on good ground off 7lb lower; consistent form on Flat over the autumn but his most recent maiden hurdle runs at huge odds were woeful; not discounted back on the level and his win came following a similar break. |
17/2 |
|
14th 7 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Consistent Flat handicapper at a modest level; has made the frame in four of his five races since winning over 7f on good ground at Listowel in June; seems to be ground-versatile, fourth on heavy on latest. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 045-
Last run: 245 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 (5) |
15th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 8lb |
led narrowly, headed but prominent after 1f |
20/1 |
|
12th 10 (9) |
15th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 73y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear |
25/1 |
|
16th 13 (15) |
21st May 2024 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Well beaten in three maidens and has to improve plenty tackling handicaps; lacks a recent run too. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €109.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €62.81 |
| Tricast | €739.02 |
| Trifecta | €1820.20 |
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