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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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

3

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; 1-21 on turf; fair fifth at Leopardstown in June but down the field at Naas three weeks ago; stable had a Curgah winner last weekend.

8/1

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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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

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Black Storm

9st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole win in 7f AW maiden at Dundalk as 3yo; slightly frustrating for this yard as he's been involved in some tight finishes for them, including in this race last year and when just behind Supreme Clarets at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in July, but fitting blinkers could help; solid chance, if so.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Black Storm

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won a 7f Dundalk maiden on his second start but beaten 14 times since; went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month though and a subsequent lesser effort can be partially excused by him getting upset in the stalls.

10/1

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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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

5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

10st 13lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find.

16/1

15th

13

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Tribal Moon

9st 7lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide.

20/1

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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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

2nd

1

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Daboya

10st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Up a total of 13lb for back-to-back wins at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) and over C&D (good) when 2.75l ahead of Marmeladova (that rival 3lb better off now); finished last at Gowran last time (1m5f, good to firm), which is not fully explained by her new rating; can do better back here.

4/1

8th

9

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Daboya

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R Donohoe

Has gone up a total of 13lb for wins at Ballinrobe and Tramore; good 7lb claimer booked here, but not sure to uphold Tramore form with third-placed Sea Coral.

5/1

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