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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

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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No / Draw
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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

9th

14

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: M M Rice

Punchestown handicap winner in September 2024 off this mark (1m, good) and added an AW win at Dundalk later that year; struggled on turf last season and not many positives in his 8l tenth at Dundalk when last seen in November.

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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No / Draw
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4th

6

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Black Storm

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Katie Scott

AW scorer in Ireland; has made the frame in four of his five starts for current yard, gelded prior to fourth at Musselburgh (7f) on reappearance latest; in the mix.

13/2

4th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Black Storm

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

7f maiden win at Dundalk when trained by Kevin Coleman; placed on three of four starts for Katie Scott last August/September, including over C&D (good to soft); has had wind surgery ahead of this first start for seven months.

12/1

10th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

7f maiden win at Dundalk when trained by Kevin Coleman; three runs for Katie Scott have yielded two seconds and a third; involved once again.

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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4

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual winner here over 1m last winter; eyecatching third behind Venetian over C&D on latest and is weighted to get much closer to that rival here with a leading apprentice booked; contender.

11/2

3rd

1

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Moon

10st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual winner here over 1m last winter; was poor on last Flat start and over hurdles in the summer; needs a return to his best after a break but back to the AW a positive.

20/1

11th

3

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:50 Sligo

Tribal Moon

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual AW winner last winter; held his form well after climbing in the ratings; tries hurdles for the first time following a no show at Ballinrobe latest; the first jumps runner for this trainer.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

15

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Daboya

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose; just 1lb higher than when winning a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good); shaped with promise when a 5l fifth of 14 at Roscommon latest and has gone well here before; interesting but wouldn't want to see much rain.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Won a 1m4f Curragh handicap last season off 3lb lower; added a Thurles maiden hurdle in November; strip fitter for comeback at Navan (behind Radar Ahead); could go well.

18/1

13th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Versatile mare has won on turf/AW and over hurdles; ground should be coming right for her; lacks the advantage of a recent outing.

10/1

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