October 05 / 16.35 Curragh

16.35

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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 9-0633 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Decent miler on AW and turf in Britain was acquired for £30,000 in July; should come on from Laytown third on Irish debut which came after a break.
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13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

28/1

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear

28/1

5th

4

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Acotango

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never on terms

6/1

Form: 7264

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Good run when second to useful type at Cork in July but may pay the price for that for a while in terms of her mark; well held in maidens since; first handicap.
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12

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Lady

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was out of form since second to now 84-rated rival at Cork in July but was a big eyecatcher when beaten 1.5l into fourth in C&D fillies' maiden on her second AW start last month (Whisper A Prayer in second); Colin Keane takes over; big player.

6/1

7th

12

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Lady

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was out of form since second to now 84-rated rival at Cork in July but was a big eyecatcher when beaten 1.5l into fourth in C&D fillies' maiden on her second AW start last month (Whisper A Prayer in second); Colin Keane takes over; big player.

6/1

4th

8

(8)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

My Little Lady

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Narrowly denied in five-runner race at Cork in July but not near that level since, including AW debut earlier this month.

20/1

Form: 005914 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has won this race twice; back to form with 7f win at Fairyhouse and muddling pace did for him at Cork on Tuesday where he ran well in the circumstances; would like rain.
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3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

Form: 441223 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three seconds in handicaps since maiden win over further including when beaten fractions over this trip at Bellewstown on Thursday; ideally wants it soft but likely contender whatever the terrain.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

Form: -80662

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f at two; had been running into form before good second at Listowel when stepping up to 1m for the first time; respected, particularly if the ground stays good.
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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

Form: 506090

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Winless for three years; not beaten far over 7f at Galway two starts back and ran well over C&D in May; not hard to look elsewhere though and just a second spin for rookie rider.
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12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third

4/1

Form: 746173 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
The 10.5f trip stretched her when third on AW last time but won over 1m1f in August when ovecoming a tough trip; in good heart but rise in grade may find her out.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

Form: 550554

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 5l on last two runs at this venue and drops back from 1m2f; maybe had a bit too much use made of her in first-time cheekpieces last time and has been steadily dropping down the ratings.
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10th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Nahori

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner, showed potential for turf success with several good Curragh runs last season; beaten favourite in races at Limerick and the Curragh this season for this stable; seems risky but could feature; competing from a new career-low, 23lb below initial mark after debut win.

6/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

Form: 606704 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Over a year since she clicked but encouraging run last time where she didn't see out 1m1f; this will suit better but she's up in grade; best on good ground.
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1st

12

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Lady Arwen

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Five-time winner including twice this season; stayed on well to see off Elusive Duke at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) eight days ago (Loingseoir fourth) and raised 7lb; has gone well here before but very wide draw not ideal.

6/1

1st

7

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days.

10/1

10th

13

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Snapped lengthy losing run when landing 7.5f handicap at this track in April, beating Miss Americana by a short head; ran just okay off 4lb higher at Limerick since but dropped a further 2lb after; 3-7 here and enjoys soft ground so can't be dismissed.

12/1

Form: 0-0859 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice last autumn and likes easy ground; had been shaping better prior to latest Listowel outing where got no run; might tempt a few after that but he's up in grade.
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8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

Non-runners

Anvika

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anvika

The Irish Sun:

Clarita

TOPSPEED:

Lady Arwen

POSTDATA:

Loingseoir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Anvika