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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4th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side.

8/1

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

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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5th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Wrist Art

10st 4lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came under a 7lb claimer in Ireland and it wasn't a bad effort under Ruby Criscuolo when beaten a shade over 2l at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; moderate fourth at Pontefract on Monday, however, which took his record to 0-15 for this yard.

9/1

4th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Wrist Art

9st 12lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Has performed respectably in last two attempts under Evie Lee, finishing third both times, including latest start; however, continues on a long losing run, partly exemplified by being 0-14 for current stable.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Strike-rate of 2-46, with the wins in Ireland during the autumn of 2023; not beaten far in his last two completed starts in 1m2f/1m3f handicaps; back at 1m here, he looks very vulnerable to this week's two winners.

10/1

Non-runners

Anvika

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anvika

The Irish Sun:

Clarita

TOPSPEED:

Lady Arwen

POSTDATA:

Loingseoir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Anvika