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Racing Again Saturday, May 10th Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Racing Again Saturday, May 10th Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

20/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 2060-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner but 0-12 on turf and ran moderately back from a break at Gowran; returning to quicker ground is a plus but last four runs have all been modest.
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8th

4

(15)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Unterberg

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Has a fine 6-12 record on AW, but 1-23 on turf; one of his better efforts when fourth behind course specialist Dragon Of Malta at Listowel.

14/1

4th

14

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Unterberg

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Laura Hourigan

Has a fine 6-12 record on AW, but 1-22 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March, moderate turf form since then.

20/1

9th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Unterberg

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (six wins) but just 1-21 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf of late; jockey booking encouraging off a reduced mark.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 32391- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW five-timer in early 2024 and continued to run well before adding a further AW success at Southwell in October (1m); now high in the weights and bids to make his turf breakthrough after 197 days away; left David Simcock for 22,000gns.
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11th

4

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time winner on AW in Britain; well suited by this trip and comes here in fine form, with red-hot apprentice now on board.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe in May; strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month prefaced a recent 1m2f win in an apprentice contest at Down Royal, when he had the returning Areana back in third; same rider can claim 7lb this time.

3/1

1st

11

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe (beating Hexagonal over 9.5f, good) in May and much the best effort since on latest when strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month; trip could stretch him, but contender if seeing it out.

7/1

Form: 0721-4 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced AW winner who was in a first-time tongue-tie when close up behind Comfort Line at Leopardstown (7f, good); returning to 1m looks a good thing; respected.
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6th

1

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Moyassr

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

1m2f winner in May; very consistent lately, but has gone up 9lb in total for three seconds and doesn't want it too soft.

9/2

2nd

7

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Moyassr

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Lost his form in midsummer but his fortunes have been more positive in two starts for this yard, just failing to get up over 6f at Laytown last time; low draw might mean he will need some luck in running, but a leading contender if all goes well.

13/2

Form: 5811-4 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
2-2 in AW nurseries and didn't get the clearest of passages when a 6l fourth at Southwell last time (1m); turf form inferior to AW exploits but he's had little racing.
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12

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jamarr

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won two C&D nurseries last winter and posted several solid runs in defeat on turf this term including at Cork last time; one to consider back on this surface.

9/1

4th

12

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Jamarr

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

3yo won two on the AW last season; 0-9 on turf, though he did go close in a 6.5f Limerick rated race in July; no show in two handicaps since that run and was slowly away last time at the Curragh; others appeal more.

22/1

7th

8

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Jamarr

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

3yo is a two-time AW winner at 1m; 0-8 on turf but has run well in defeat including a 0.5l second in a 6.5f rated race at Limerick (good) last month; soft ground not ideal at Galway latest; 4lb wrong but should be staying on at the finish.

12/1

Form: 27-871 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who did it readily at Navan (1m2f, good) four weeks ago but that was the highest mark she's won off and now has a 9lb rise to deal with; that might just leave her vulnerable.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

5/1

Form: 824-05 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winning miler for the Crisfords; had two runs for this yard and overcame a slow start to be beaten only 2l at Leopardstown the second time (1m, good); likely to go well.
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3

(20)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Zipster

9st 12lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Record of 3-27 with the last of those coming over this trip at Killarney in 2025 on soft; is now 4lb lower than for that win and has been consistent on last three starts; a player despite a wide draw.

11/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

11/2

Form: 622213 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly exposed with this his 92nd career start; remains admirably consistent and backed up some good runs on the AW with a length third at Leopardstown (7f, good); same mark here but with Sam Coen taking away 4lb; fine at 1m; solid claims.
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9th

3

(17)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Busy as ever this year, winning over 1m here and at the Curragh (beat Avec Grand Plaisir); a bit below par at Fairyhouse last time; not tried very often over this trip but does stay; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

8th

3

(12)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Comfort Line

9st 11lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

11-time winner approaching the veteran stage; has kept his form very well this year, gaining a deserved win at the Curragh and running well twice since; goes well for this claimer and every chance that he will be on the premises once more.

10/1

5th

4

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Comfort Line

9st 11lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has held his form well in recent months; two wins in 2026 have brought his career tally to 11; backed up a narrow Curragh success (Sherekiya, third) with another solid display in taking third at Navan 13 days ago; has won and twice finished second for 10lb claimer Cillian Rowan.

6/1

25/1

Form: 1080-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Testing ground perhaps not ideal on her stable debut, for all that she handles soft; hasn't offered all that much since winning at Galway in August; opposable at the minute.
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6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Oriole

11st 7lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November.

12/1

10th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oriole

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Mark Fahey

Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.

25/1

OUR TIP
10th
1 (16)
Shigar

20/1

Form: 33418- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner for William Haggas and added a 1m handicap at Navan in August off 4lb lower (beat 15 rivals); wasn't great back on the AW on final appearance in October but he has the form to feature with a 7lb claimer easing his burden.
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12th

9

(15)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Shigar

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative.

20/1

18th

20

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.

4

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Three wins at shorter trips, including 1m Navan success last summer off 80; two runs over same trip in May leave him with lots to find although senior rider now takes over from inexperienced claimer.

20/1

Form: /0500-

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won three races at up to 1m4f in Britain for the Johnstons; one of four runs for this yard was encouraging and there have been excuses the last twice on account of the draw and ground; off since August but not without hope.
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9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:08 Cork

Dubai Leader

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three races at up to 1m4f in Britain for the Johnstons; one of four runs for this yard was encouraging and there have been excuses the last twice on account of the draw and ground; off since August but not without hope.

33/1

20/1

Form: 96120- D

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six wins divided between the AW and turf, the latest over this trip at Dundalk in November; went close next time off this mark; exposed but possibilities provided this run isn't needed.
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11th

13

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it.

25/1

11th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October.

6/1

3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

Form: 640-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
By some way her best run to date is her fourth in a Galway maiden (7f, yielding); 50-1 when down the field on handicap debut but the ground was heavy; that run can be overlooked.
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8th

9

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Eagles Dream

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish maiden; little to cheer for new stable, failing to build on a slightly better run at Carlisle when always behind at Newcastle eight days ago; fitted with tongue-tie.

16/1

11th

8

(12)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Eagles Dream

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish maiden; little to cheer for new stable, albeit latest Carlisle effort (1m1f, good; first run after a wind op) was a step back in the right direction; another 3lb lower today; check betting.

16/1

14th
16 (5)
Tortola

33/1

Form: 080-

Last run: 220 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No closer than eighth in 6f/7f maidens and she's 7lb wrong on this handicap debut; too much to prove.
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4th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortola

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Alastair Ralph

0-13 and makes a quick reappearance after finishing last of eight on her British debut over C&D on Friday; the hood is removed and a transformation is needed.

5/1

8th

8

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortola

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

0-12 when trained in Ireland; returned from break when creditable second of 15 at Bellewstown (1m, good) in July but two disappointing efforts followed (1m/1m2f); drops back in trip for stable debut; market may guide.

12/1

Form: 000-98

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had 14 starts and only won a maiden; however, although eighth at Leopardstown (7f) he did some good late work after starting sluggishly and doesn't have too much to find with Comfort Line and Moyassr.
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Non-runners

El Bello, Una Matata

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Payout
Exacta €168.90
Straight Forecast €129.54
Tricast €734.49
Trifecta €1199.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moyassr

POSTDATA:

Zipster

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Port Louis

TOPSPEED:

Comfort Line

The Irish Sun:

Moyassr