16.50
GoodLeopardstown Golf & Driving Range Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £12190.08
- 0m 7f 60y
- 12 runners
.jpg)
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 36-261
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Four wins up to 7.5f and in varying ground conditions; was beaten a long way on return over 6f at the Curragh in March; can do a lot better today but others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
9th 2 (4) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit. |
12/1 |
|
8 (13) |
3rd Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive. |
12/1 |
15/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: /0-632 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Better than ever last summer, winning over C&D (good) and career-best in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh over an extended 6.5f in July; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return (6f, good); entitled to improve and he's in the mix off 2lb higher. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 8 (16) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run. |
20/1 |
|
7 (7) |
3rd Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Holding his form well this season, winning over this trip at Cork and was finishing second for the third time when beaten 1/2l by Go Athletico in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh on latest; still-improving 5yo up to a career-high but one to consider from a good draw. |
8/1 |
14/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 195-00 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 60y |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 60y |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement. |
14/1 |
|
18th 1 (12) |
24th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Front-runner was second over C&D on this card last year off 87; won good Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) last July off this mark; had excuses for below-par effort at Chester on return when caught wide from high draw; contender; hooded. |
11/1 |
15/2
Form: 8-5463
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
8st 10lb |
Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating, |
10/1 |
|
1st 16 (10) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here last month; third behind two of these rivals at Down Royal a fortnight ago; 3lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f Curragh handicap last month (good; 3lb lower); did well to be a close fourth next time after getting upset in the stalls and was reportedly tight for room in his last race; respected off what's still a competitive mark. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 20-213 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Two C&D wins last season on good and heavy ground; yet to hit top gear this term but has slipped 4lb below his last success and hinted that he might be coming back to form at Ballinrobe on latest; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y |
9st 11lb |
Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at Leopardstown; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in four 2026 appearances. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (11) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 20y |
9st 5lb |
Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 0750-0 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (8) |
13th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 6lb |
Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 8 (5) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (15) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 10lb |
Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here. |
22/1 |
14/1
Form: -14100
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Nine wins in all, but only one on turf from 32 starts; led when third over 7f at Fairyhouse last week, and that's probably his optimum trip on turf, rather than the stiff mile here; unplaced all four runs here, too. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Eight-time winner on the AW but just 1-31 on turf; beaten 3l when third of 6 in this last season and just 1lb lower now; finished a couple of places ahead of Tolebi when a 4.5l seventh of 17 at the Curragh on latest; place shout. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (2) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Eight-time AW winner; not as good on turf (1-31) and last of 12 on his favoured surface when last seen at Lingfield in early April; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 1875-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
8st 11lb |
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 |
7/2
Form: 393321 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (6) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 7f 35y |
10st 0lb |
Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (12) |
29th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 336047
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (9) |
15th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run. |
8/1 |
|
10th 7 (11) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 60y |
9st 7lb |
Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 6177-0
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; poor in opening runs for new yard until a 1l fourth of 17 at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); didn't build on that back at the Curragh last time (1m, good); 12lb below his last winning mark now. |
14/1 |
|
13th 3 (15) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: /7568-
Last run: 222 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (12) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 15 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 5lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time. |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €17.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €16.47 |
| Tricast | €156.99 |
| Trifecta | €80.90 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Love Billy BoyTOPSPEED:
EarlsThe Irish Sun:
Shoot To KillRP RATINGS (IRE):
Love Billy BoyPOSTDATA:
Love Billy Boy