January 14 / 14.30 Dundalk (AW)

14.30

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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Maiden

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 20,000gns as a yearling but unsold for Eur22,000 as a 3yo; first foal; dam 1m4f/2m AW winner (RPR 82); by a NH sire but has enough in his pedigree to be of some interest on the Flat; watch market.
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3rd

4

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of two fine runs on turf, had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race) and again made plenty of use of when third in 1m3f Naas handicap early this month; definite claims back up in trip.

15/2

3rd

5

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name and best over farther; had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse, and readily opposed over this trip.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Pavilion End

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Charles O’Brien

Sole win came on AW (1m4f maiden); well beaten both turf outings this term and looks to have a fair bit to find.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2952- BF

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Was runner-up in turf maidens over 1m and 1m2.5f last year; not as effective in four maiden hurdles since but would have a leading chance if handling this surface; yard remains in fine form.
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15th

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 190y

13:30 Naas

Babich

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in a Dundalk maiden this month, following a couple of decent enough efforts in juvenile maiden hurdles; more needed here and likely to fare better in handicaps in the near future.

14/1

15th

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 190y

13:30 Naas

Babich

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in a Dundalk maiden this month, following a couple of decent enough efforts in juvenile maiden hurdles; more needed here and likely to fare better in handicaps in the near future.

14/1

2nd

4

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Babich

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Was runner-up in turf maidens over 1m and 1m2.5f last year; not as effective in four maiden hurdles since but would have a leading chance if handling this surface; yard remains in fine form.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 56066-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden efforts but has been regressive in handicaps; mightn't have stayed 2m here last time and this should suit better; still, has a bit to find.
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10th

9

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Made the running last three starts, easily best of which was her breakthrough win here (1m4f classified) in January; reportedly bled when 5-6 three days later and refused to enter the stalls at Kempton (28-1) 13 days ago; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts at 2m) and other options look more solid.

8/1

9

(9)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ice Opera

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Could put the pace to the race; breakthrough win at Wolverhampton in January (1m4f) came out of the blue, for all she was dropping into a classified for the first time; bombed out (though reportedly bled) when carrying 5lb penalty in handicap under same conditions just three days later; rather watch.

14/1

8th

4

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Grace Harris

Ex-Irish 5yo who got off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a C&D classified event on Friday; has a penalty back in a handicap but that was a dominant display and she's still unexposed at this trip; key player.

2/1

Form: /7352- BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Placed several times in maidens and handicaps for Kevin Prendergast and this yard; beaten favourite after an absence over C&D last time but might come on for that run; be involved again.
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10th

4

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aird

11st 6lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Arguably lucky to avoid a rise in the ratings for a 1m4f maiden win last month; not guaranteed to stay as well as some of these rivals but merits respect.

4/1

5

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Aird

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Exposed maiden but C&D second in December looks the standout piece of form in this modest maiden; this looks her best opportunity yet.

11/10

OUR TIP

Form: 52228-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed several times in maidens and handicaps, including over C&D; returning after a break for a new yard and shouldn't be far away if at his best.
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12th

5

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Free Flow

12st 3lb

J: Roisin Conway

T: Edward F Power

Hurdle winner was well beaten on stable debut last time; rated 67 on the Flat; bit to find.

25/1

6th

9

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Free Flow

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Edward F Power

Sole win for Ross O'Sullivan came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m, good) the season before last; weak handicap form last season; hard to make a case for him on stable debut.

20/1

Form: 89090-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Poor on hurdling debut recently; only rated 43 so has a lot to find in this company; cheekpieces added.
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10th

9

(6)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 130y

15:20 Sligo

Sing A New Song

8st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Adrian Sexton

midfield, weakened over 3f out

33/1

10th

9

(6)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 130y

15:20 Sligo

Sing A New Song

8st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Adrian Sexton

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-7 on turf on the Flat; triple figure odds for all six starts for this stable and hasn't troubled the judge; very hard to make a case for from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

8th

8

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Sing A New Song

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Dual-purpose maiden; rated just 37 on the Flat on turf; huge odds and no show in two maiden hurdles; hard to make a case for.

66/1

100/1

Form: 90-

Last run: 260 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little sign of ability in two turf maidens last spring and can only be watched.
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9th

1

(3)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Glowing Bird

10st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Peter Fahey

Has struggled in outings over three different trips; can be safely discounted.

100/1

9th

1

(3)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Glowing Bird

10st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Peter Fahey

Has struggled in outings over three different trips; can be safely discounted.

100/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on sole Flat start last year plus a maiden hurdle last month; cheekpieces on; look elsewhere.
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16th

3

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Spencer Dock

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Has beaten just one rival in four starts; rule him out.

100/1

15th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Spencer Dock

10st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Shown nothing on Flat or over timber in three runs so far and has been off 150 days.

100/1

8th

5

(7)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Spencer Dock

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Beaten a long way on sole Flat start last year plus a maiden hurdle last month; cheekpieces on; look elsewhere.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €41.70
Straight Forecast €49.95
Trifecta €258.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aird

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Babich

POSTDATA:

Aird

The Irish Sun:

Aird