June 06 / 18.00 Leopardstown

18.00

Good

Leopardstown Golf And Driving Range Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 4f 180y
  • 10 runners
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Leopardstown Golf And Driving Range Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1140-6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last summer over a similar trip; Roscommon comeback run last month just okay, needs to step forward here; ground to suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:10 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

C&D winner a year ago is having another fine season; won at Leopardstown before a fine 3rd back here, both over 1m5f; off an unchanged mark, so solid claims.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Course winner over a slightly shorter trip last July; finished behind Ameerat Jumaira when sixth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; now worse off following Leopardstown win when her victims included close-up fourth Sugaree.

7/1

1st

5

(2)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

No Hassle

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden and challenging over 1f out, led final 110yds, ran on

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 00-730 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Over three years since last Flat win, penultimate C&D third under today's rider was a good effort, trip probably too far latest; on a fair mark now.
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8th

19

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Bold Approach

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

prominent, went second after 3f, led 5f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

4th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Bold Approach

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon led on inner

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2381-3 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Down Royal win last summer over slightly further and fine comeback third (first-time hood) at Navan in April before off the mark over hurdles at Killarney last month; likes this ground, on a competitive mark and should go well.
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11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

St Faz

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hurdle/chase winner who has won four times on the Flat since moving to current yard earlier this year; lacks recent match practice over jumps and that could count against him in this competitive a race.

16/1

9th

14

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; 4-7 for new yard this year, including two wins on Southwell Tapeta (unraced here); fifth to Shrimp Shady in Chester Plate and ran well again when second at Thirsk last time; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

Form: 7319- C BF

Last run: 292 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner last summer whose subsequent handicap debut run at the Curragh was too bad to be true; missed a couple of subsequent engagements due to soft ground and reappears here still unexposed with ground to suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Sugaree

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f Leopardstown maiden winner last summer; subsequent handicap debut run at the Curragh was too bad to be true; more like it when fourth over this trip at Leopardstown on return, not beaten far.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

Sugaree

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent on near side of group 2f out, no extra towards finish

13/2

5th
4 (1)
Jaafel

12/1

Form: 54-200

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who is 0-21 on turf; beaten in a claimer before joining this yard and two 1m2f runs have been poor, last of 11 here last month; hard to have confidence in but yard going well and worth a market check.
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11

(11)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Jaafel

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: C Byrnes

Four-time winner here including handicap over this trip on this card last year off 67; joined yard after second in C&D claimer in March but yet to run anywhere near his rating on turf, latest in Roscommon claimer; should appreciate return to AW.

5/1

5th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 95y

17:20 Roscommon

Jaafel

9st 4lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: C Byrnes

Four-time winner although yet to score on turf; fair run in a 1m5f handicap at Leopardstown in June but more needed.

7/1

9th

10

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:43 Cork

Jaafel

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner is 0-22 on turf; best of three runs for this in-form yard when only beaten 2l in a 1m5f Leopardstown handicap; could go well even from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 0030-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
NH mare is 0-7 on the Flat, runner-up in a couple of maidens in recent years; slow-starter on occasions but retains enthusiasm and can't be ruled out.
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5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Influential Lady

11st 8lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but holds a good chance on current form; not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore before two decent handicap hurdle runs, third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and second over 2m1f at Wexford.

4/1

5

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Influential Lady

11st 6lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore over 2m before a good third of 12 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); her last win in this discipline came last year off 105 at Navan (2m, heavy).

7/1

3rd

3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Influential Lady

11st 7lb

J: Conor Owens

T: James M Barcoe

Ran okay on the Flat 17 days ago and better known as a six-time winner over jumps; not as good as she was, though.

10/1

7/2

Form: 460-92

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m1f at Tipperary last year and some good runs in defeat after up to 1m5f; stepped up nicely from comeback effort when only caught close home over 1m2f at Roscommon last month; just 1lb higher and one for the shortlist.
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

OUR TIP
8th
3 (9)
Astar

6/1

Form: 3210-4

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second in Galway handicap over this trip last summer before workmanlike winner of Clonmel maiden; okay comeback run at Navan in April with hood re-tried (persisted with here); considered.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:05 Down Royal

Astar

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: D K Weld

Didn't make the cut for the amateur handicap over 2m1f at Galway where she ran well in 1m4f handicap at last year's festival; good comeback over 1m5f at Navan in April and missed 1m7f engagement last month due to quick ground; trainer obviously thinks she'll stay and chance under talented claimer if she can get her toe in.

15/2

Form: 49005-

Last run: 218 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner over this trip off similar marks in 2022 but well held in restricted campaign last year; best watched on return.
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9th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bring Us Paradise

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

14/1

5th

2

(2)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Bring Us Paradise

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Won over C&D last year; fourth off 7lb higher mark here in March but needs to bounce back to form.

25/1

10/1

Form: 2056-5

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner at up to 1m4f mainly on decent ground; encouraging enough return from long absence at Dundalk in March but seems best watched for now (first run for trainer).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.30
Straight Forecast €35.85
Tricast €163.24
Trifecta €278.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theophilos

SPOTLIGHT:

St Faz

The Irish Sun:

Astar

TOPSPEED:

No Hassle

POSTDATA:

Theophilos