December 20 / 17.45 Dundalk (AW)

17.45

Standard

Botanica International Apprentice Rated Race

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Botanica International Apprentice Rated Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 014545 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown winner over the summer for Jack Davison; respectable runs for current yard but didn't see out the mile on only try at the trip here last month; first-time blinkers.
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8th

4

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Hat-trick of C&D wins the winter before last, cuminating in a victory off 84 in February of last year; mark has declined steadily since, but some creditable turf runs this summer make him of interest on first run in this grade on Polytrack.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Perfect Judgement

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner and 1-22 on turf; second of 16 at Gowran last time (good to firm; has form on slower) and didn't quite see out the extended 1m1f; considered.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 158714 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 1m, including over C&D; got across from stall 16 when winning comfortably off 72 last month; failed to back that up off 8lb higher over 10.5f latest but he probably didn't stay the trip; will be very dangerous if allowed to dictate from the front.
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2nd

1

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Proleek Prince

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Two wins in 2024 but has been in the handicapper's grip since; not a bad run at Fairyhouse latest (1m2f, good) but still beaten 8l and didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip; down in grade but others appeal more.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 500145 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner has won over this trip in the past but he is more effective over further these days; well-backed when winning 1m4f handicap here last month and couple of good runs in defeat since.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: 841314 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Refused to enter the stalls twice here before comfortably landing 1m claimer for Stephen Thorne last month; close fourth in 7f claimer for Sean Davis latest; step back up to 1m will suit back with Thorne.
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1st

2

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on

7/2

1st

2

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on

7/2

4th

1

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Stephen Thorne

Refused to enter the stalls twice here before comfortably landing 1m claimer for Stephen Thorne last month; close fourth in 7f claimer for Sean Davis latest; step back up to 1m will suit back with Thorne.

8/1

Form: 2187 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on second start in C&D maiden in October (form franked); disappointed when favourite for handicap debut over C&D next time and poor when last seen; probably better over 7f; others preferred; hooded.
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9th

4

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Dual winner who is 1-1 at this track, the win coming in 7f handicap (good) last month on his penultimate start; disappointing favourite off this mark at Musselburgh 18 days ago but a bounce back can't be ruled out.

13/2

5th

1

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Black Storm

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Seems versatile ground-wise; first turf win when beating one in tremendous form (won again since) over 7f at Catterick latest but had been a shade unfortunate not to win over C&D in June, when just losing concentration at a fatal stage; back up 4lb but was close behind a well-treated one in this race last year off the same mark; solid chance.

11/4

1st

6

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Black Storm

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Beaten 16 times since a Dundalk maiden win in October 2024; series of good runs this summer, including tried in blinkers at Ayr last week, but he has work to do with Runninsonofagun on that evidence.

11/2

Form: 898012 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Major step forward for a switch to AW when landing C&D handicap last month with several subsequent winners coming out of the contest, including Morning Approach who won by 6l next time; in front inside the final furlong when headed by Daonethatgotaway in follow-up bid; blinkers replace cheekpieces in addition to the tongue-tie.
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7th

1

(16)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m winner here and touched off over this trip last November; narrowly beaten over hurdles earlier in the year; respected in this grade.

8/1

6th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m winner here and touched off over this trip last November; not shown much, mostly hurdling, this year.

18/1

6th

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest form in five attempts hurdling, most recently when beaten 47l in a 2m2f conditions hurdle here three weeks ago; tough task giving weight to all.

15/1

Form: 1 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Justify made a belated winning debut at four here over 6f last month; the form of that race hasn't worked out; her pedigree is all speed so the step up to 1m is intriguing but she's respected.
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4

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Laytown

Eyema Candy Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won 6f maiden at Dundalk last November on belated debut last November; no better than fourth since then; closely matched with Dontspoilasale on a recent AW clash.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Eyema Candy Girl

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced mare won 6f maiden here on belated debut last November but hasn't really built on that, proving a weak finisher at 7f on turf this summer; looks to have a bit to find.

8/1

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:32 Limerick

Eyema Candy Girl

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Dundalk 6f maiden on debut last year; however, hasn't matched that form in three starts since, including two handicaps this term; needs a return to best.

8/1

8th
4 (3)
Daboya

13/2

Form: 526481 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Got up right on the line when landing C&D maiden for Dermot Weld when last seen; this is tougher on first start for new yard but a case can be made for her.
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2nd

1

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 80y

14:31 Gowran Park

Daboya

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

In good form this summer, winning twice in Flat handicaps and also took 2m1f Bellewstown mares hurdle, asserting late under today's rider; bit below best on the Flat at Listowel recently but remains of interest back hurdling, despite weight concession.

5/1

11th

8

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Daboya

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Two wins and a second in 1m4f/1m5f handicaps this year and continued the good work with a second success over hurdles last month; still on a workable mark.

12/1

1st

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:05 Bellewstown

Daboya

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Has shown improved form on the Flat lately, winning handicaps at Ballinrobe and Tramore before runner-up at the latter track; now rated 81; was a 2m maiden hurdle winner at Thurles last November; can be competitive.

7/1

20/1

Form: 614765 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner bolted up in 7f claimer at Laytown on final start for Ian Williams in September; tailed off over hurdles at Navan latest; patchy profile and hard to trust.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.60
Straight Forecast €22.22
Trifecta €267.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Moon

The Irish Sun:

Eyema Candy Girl

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Perfect Judgement

TOPSPEED:

Enough Already

POSTDATA:

Tribal Moon