February 21 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

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DundalkStadium.com Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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DundalkStadium.com Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 064-52 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not a great strike rate but best effort for some time over C&D last month when second to ready winner Ranko Express; 3lb rise a bit harsh but rider claims 7lb so should be thereabouts.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0639-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner in 2023 and was gaining first success since when scoring over C&D last month, coming off pace under today's rider to win going away (from Darkened); 9lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but big player.
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4

(13)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Ranko Express

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Dundalk in January and has largely struggled since returning to turf, cheekpieces tried latest now discarded.

12/1

1

(2)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Ranko Express

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; signs of a return to form when not beaten that far at Tipperary (9f, gd-fm) after a slow start; this longer trip a plus and cheekpieces go on; not out of this.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 00-004

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-4 on AW, decent enough run last time at 1m4f; others preferred though.
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4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

Form: 905-55 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; just fair form of late and good bit to find with Ranko Express on most recent start; first run for new yard.
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11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

11th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched third turf win at Roscommon (1m4f, gd) two starts ago, beating Makaiah by 2.25l; stumbled and unseated early lto at Fairyhouse; needs more from career-high mark.

12/1

3

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.

11/2

Form: 0086-7 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner just under a year ago off 57; long losing run since, however, although entitled to come on for last week's comeback run behind Signor Ferarri.
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23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

Form: 807-11 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Step up to this trip has been the making of him and seeks a quick hat-trick here, having followed up January win off 5lb higher mark last week, winning with a bit in hand; another 7lb hike here but 5lb claimer negates much of that; good draw too.
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6th

9

(12)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Decent operator at a level on turf and AW, his most recent win coming in a 1m2f Dundalk handicap in January last year; not seen since third in a Tipperary handicap 14 months ago; market may prove the best guide.

10/1

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

25/1

Form: 02860-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden whose standout run came when second in Leopardstown handicap on good; absent since August and yard have seemingly a much stronger contender here in Ranko Express.
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13th

13

10th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 65y

13:40 Cork

Tyder

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, not fluent and dropped to midfield 2nd

10/1

13th

13

10th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 65y

13:40 Cork

Tyder

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, not fluent and dropped to midfield 2nd

10/1

6th

15

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 190y

17:40 Limerick

Tyder

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 3/40-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden; some solid C&D runs in late 2023 but restricted campaign since, reappearing with good effort here nine days ago, not quite seeing out 1m4f; back to probably his best trip here with blinkers tried so don't rule out.
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9th

9

(6)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

soon led, headed under 2f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong

40/1

8th

10

(17)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

8/1

10

(17)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

16-race maiden; put some consistent runs together before disappointing dropped back to 1m here in December; should fare better back up in trip.

16/1

14/1

Form: 00-775 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 8lb higher than this mark; recent C&D run a bit more encouraging (not clear run) but remains opposable.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

midfield

14/1

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely.

25/1

5th

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 0069-8 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last April but has looked held by the handicapper of late; cheekpieces tried last time now discarded.
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11th

4

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Jazz Forever

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has won on AW; 0-13 on turf, best recent effort when close third here over 1m5f last month; tame Bellewstown effort since so needs to bounce back.

5/1

12th

5

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Jazz Forever

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner in 2024 is a maiden on turf but only denied late over 1m5f at Navan last month; should go well.

6/1

12/1

Form: 83574-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden placed over C&D last April for Luke Comer but turf form not quite as good; absent since July but change of scenery could do him good.
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10th

13

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day.

6/1

6th

7

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide.

6/1

Form: 03809-

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No wins since Polytrack success at Kempton in December 2022; promising C&D run in August but didn't build on that and best watched on return from a break (6lb wrong).
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6th

6

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Albion Princess

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Allowed to dictate when a C&D winner at 80-1 last April; weak form overall in 2025.

66/1

14th

12

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Albion Princess

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won on good and the AW when trained in Britain; added a third career success a month ago at Dundalk where she went off pretty quick in the new blinkers and just held on (80-1); whether this will pan out so favourably is questionable.

12/1

25/1

Form: 06800-

Last run: 105 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden has struggled over shorter trips in handicaps; reduced mark and upped in trip so may improve.
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19th

12

(20)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Sayfa Fad

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has failed to distinguish herself in three starts since beating Nibras Rainbow at Bellewstown last August; towards the rear over 1m at this venue last month.

25/1

14th

16

(15)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Sayfa Fad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Paul W Flynn

Stayed on well to land Bellewstown handicap (1m, good) last August on stable debut; never landed a blow in two starts after; 264 days off.

25/1

14th
15 (6)
Alis Court

Form: 008-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; very lightly raced 4yo fitted with cheekpieces here for handicap debut; 3lb wrong.
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14th

15

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alis Court

8st 12lb

T: M A Cahill

raced in second

6th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:47 Dundalk (AW)

Alis Court

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

No show in three outings in turf maidens last season; no AW experience; up against it.

66/1

6th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:47 Dundalk (AW)

Alis Court

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

No show in three outings in turf maidens last season; no AW experience; up against it.

66/1

Non-runners

Higher Kingdom, Spirit Of Paradise, Suityourselfboss

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €32.00
Straight Forecast €26.23
Tricast €660.56
Trifecta €939.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Doctor Grace

The Irish Sun:

Signor Ferrari

SPOTLIGHT:

Ranko Express

POSTDATA:

Doctor Grace