August 31 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Good

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 021713 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Much improved since going handicapping, winning at Fairyhouse and Navan; the drop back to five at Cork probably didn't suit last time and back up to this stiff six should suit well; should go well with a top claimer on board.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Rappell

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Most recent of his four wins came over an extended 6f at Limerick in July; finished well after being hampered in a 6f handicap at Laytown; should be ridden prominently from his inside draw and no surprise if he's thereabouts.

12/1

3rd

9

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Rappell

11st 9lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Paul W Flynn

In good fettle before a disappointing effort off revised mark at Naas; form of his Limerick win was boosted by the runner-up winning at Cork; not discounted and has won over this trip.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 0-1320

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk handicap in March; second in a handicap here in June but has to bounce back from a poor run at Leopardstown last week.
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3

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Fivecromwellplace

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.

12/1

3

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Fivecromwellplace

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-0571 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f handicap with some ease here two weeks ago; drop back to six will not be an issue and has a big chance again off a 9lb higher mark.
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1st

9

(18)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; plenty of creditable efforts in defeat on turf since, notably his close second of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy; acts on good to firm) 13 days ago; bold show likely if in similar form.

7/1

2nd

14

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Goldmoyne

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and has shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; has looked to have his share of weight since back on turf but this is his first 6f run since an AW win last December and the strong pace will suit.

14/1

6th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race.

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 888234 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three good runs in sprints of late, finishing well over 5f in handicaps at Tipperary and Cork last twice; step back up to 6f should suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(12)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Im Spartacus

10st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races (six on AW) all over 6f; yard won this last year but this trip is a big worry, as is his recent form; others preferred.

16/1

19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

Form: 007712 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner back to form on his last two starts, beating Dynamic Force at Naas and narrowly failing to get up over 6f here three weeks ago; up 6lb in total and has been given a chance by the handicapper to go close again.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

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

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

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

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

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

12/1

Form: 21-806

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner in December; below form on turf this season although some improvement behind Secret Magician at Naas; tongue-tie tried and could go well.
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3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 904122

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Claimed after winning at Killarney in July and narrowly beaten in two handicap starts for this stable at Naas (behind Secret Magician) and over this C&D; stiff six seems to suit well and should be thereabouts here.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Dynamic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Consistent on turf from 6f to 1m this year; clung on by a head to land fifth win at Gowran Park (7f, good) nine days ago when well placed; should be in the mix off 5lb higher.

8/1

1st

2

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Dynamic Force

10st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner but last win came in a claimer in 2024; some satisfactory efforts this season and the best of them came last time at Leopardstown (7f, good) when taking the runner-up spot; in the mix.

7/1

2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

10/1

Form: -63403

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough this season and did well on his last start over C&D two weeks ago, running on well after hitting a flat spot; each-way chance.
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2

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

It may be that the handicapper has caught up after a consistent year, including three wins; he'll need to settle better too, going beyond 6f for the first time since the spring, from a wide stall.

10/1

6th

3

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

5-17 AW; beat today's rival Rye by 2l over C&D in April, and always to the fore when winning readily at Lingfield (6f; 6-1, from 6lb lower) on penultimate start; too free when flopping at Southwell 12 days ago, and yet to score from a mark in the 60s.

16/1

10th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Five AW wins, the latest a decisive success at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; up 7lb but not impossible James Owen will coax further improvement from him.

9/2

33/1

Form: 046760

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Fair effort in a Fairyhouse handicap in June and not beaten far on his stable debut at Naas; 3lb wrong and more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

11

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Miqdaad

8st 11lb

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; poor return at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); needs to improve hugely on that.

25/1

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

Form: 10-560 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner as a 2yo and went close over C&D on return; well below his best over 6f at Naas last month and best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

Form: 06-4

Last run: 95 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two maidens last year for former yard; fourth in a seven-runner maiden at Tipperary; seems to have plenty to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Damien Wingrove

Won 6f handicaps at Hamilton (soft; 25-1) and Newcastle (AW; 66-1) for Alan Brown in the latter part of 2025; short of that level in two runs for new stable; cheekpieces return having been left off over 7f last week.

33/1

9th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Damien Wingrove

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 for Alan Brown but yet to fire this term, only fifth of eight in 6f classified event here on her yard debut in March; lots more required after a break.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

Won a 6f classified at Newcastle for Alan Brown in November but has rather lost her form since; sold for 1,400gns last month; stable debut.

10/1

Form: 023-05 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner in Britain; ran okay on his two runs for his current trainer and could get into the frame with more improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in four runs since moving yards, including when a remote fourth when sent off favourite for this contest last year; veteran looks set to struggle.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Devils Angel

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in three runs since moving yards and has been off since September; now a 10yo.

20/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

Form: 898530 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in Ireland; ran well in a 6f handicap at Limerick but well beaten at Galway and his fall down the handicap is not arresting that slide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; resurgent of late off much reduced mark, gaining second win from last three starts when running out a decisive scorer over 7f a week ago; up an aggregate of 21lb for those two wins so needs to step up again off highest mark in 18 months; first AW attempt at 1m.

4/1

1st

4

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; holding his form at a much lower level nowadays, hit with a 10lb rise for C&D success last month and better again when second to a stablemate off this mark since; should be thereabouts.

4/1

2nd

6

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

Form: 6551- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had four runs for his previous yard, winning the last of those at Dundalk (6f maiden; first-time cheekpieces); won that well and brings potential into handicaps; hood tried here after he was withdrawn after getting very upset in the stalls at Naas.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

10

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Never Cry Never

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dundalk maiden winner last season; has failed to reproduce that form in three 2024 outings. most recently on AW.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Never Cry Never

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

12/1

7th

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Never Cry Never

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to rear under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 50200

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(13)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

started quickly, soon led, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

10th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best.

16/1

15th

9

(14)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Speedwood

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred.

25/1

50/1

Form: 745-90

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden winner last year on soft; ran okay at Leopardstown last week over 7f when getting no run; more needed here though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

50/1

Form: 0-8000

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

17

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Valentino Express

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.

50/1

13th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Valentino Express

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

Showed early speed over the 5f here a month ago but didn't get home; remains a maiden.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €183.00
Straight Forecast €210.41
Tricast €1258.22
Trifecta €4358.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Secret Magician

TOPSPEED:

Volatile Analyst

SPOTLIGHT:

Rappell

The Irish Sun:

Secret Magician

POSTDATA:

Volatile Analyst