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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5th

9

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; sole turf win came at this course (7f); didn't count first two starts for this stable but failed to get a clear run late on when seventh of 15 at Limerick (1m) eight days ago (Bucaneer's Spirit third); interesting off career-low mark.

16/1

7th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Perfect Judgement

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.

10/1

7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

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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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

5th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Yet to add to his Irish AW maiden win in 2024 but has made the frame on all three appearances this season, most recently when very close second at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher here and should cope if the ground eases; likely contender.

6/1

2nd

8

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Black Storm

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

AW winner in Ireland; mostly consistent in defeat for current yard, after wind surgery in last two races; this is his trip and unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

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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12th

9

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time Flat winner; makes handicap debut over hurdles after not showing a whole lot in qualifying runs; potential improver and needs checking in the market for shrewd yard.

20/1

3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:18 Cartmel

Tribal Moon

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Two 1m wins at Dundalk for his previous yard; only seventh of 12 in a 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick but the RPR he recorded that day firmly puts him in the mix.

5/1

7th

1

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

13:50 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Did well on AW for Danny Murphy, two wins over 1m at Dundalk; second over 10.5f on stable debut when last seen in November; tailed off sole run over hurdles last summer.

16/1

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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5

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Daboya

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose mare arrives in top form after back-to-back wins over C&D (yielding) and Tramore (1m4f, good) in lower grades; has gone up a total of 13lb but the form of her latest win has since been franked by the runner-up so there could yet be more to come; top rider booked.

15/8

1st

4

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Daboya

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: R Donohoe

Gained second turf win on latest at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) under 5lb claimer; raised 7lb for that 3l success so effectively 12lb higher here with Keane taking over but clearly in good fettle and should run well again dropped slightly in trip (has won over 1m4f on good).

11/8

1st

2

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Daboya

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Won a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good) and later won a maiden hurdle; needs to raise her game following fifth placings at Roscommon and Gowran.

6/1

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