16.50
GoodLeopardstown Golf & Driving Range Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £12190.08
- 0m 7f 60y
- 12 runners
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Four-time winner who goes on all ground but has rather lost his way this year and returns from a break with a visor enlisted. |
12/1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (11) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Won a 7f premier handicap last season and nearly added the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh off this mark; running well this campaign prior to a lesser show at Listed level (behind L L Koulsty and Sindagan); the time before, he was second to the winner of that race; commands respect. |
14/1 |
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9th 1 (12) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Good form last season, winning C&D premier handicap (good) and second in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten a neck in the same venue's Habitat Handicap on seasonal return in May; solid third over C&D before losing out to Suzie Songs in a three-runner Naas contest; has never run in a stakes race, worth a shot. |
8/1 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Better than ever last summer, winning Cork premier handicap (7f, good) and career-best second in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return in May and following month fared best of those racing far side when third in repeat Cork bid; in fine form but stiff enough task conceding weight to a pair of less-exposed 3yo fillies. |
9/4 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 22 (25) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Most consistent sprinter, scoring over C&D earlier in season and battled on well to land Rockingham Handicap (5f) in June; subsequently third of 20 to Sondad in Scurry over further and good third to Bear On The Run over C&D latest; model of consistency but could be vulnerable off likely strong pace and 4lb out of handicap. |
16/1 |
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3rd 5 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far. |
11/2 |
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2nd 10 (10) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time winner here over 1m/1m1f; stamina won't be a problem as he was keeping on when fourth over 1m4f on the AW last week (visored; last win was in these reapplied blinkers); not handicapped out of it. |
8/1 |
|
21 (19) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Third reserve; has only ever won here, but not easy to catch right and probably wants further these days. |
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6th 1 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
12st 9lb |
Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (15) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has won 11 races, including one at this venue; no success yet this year, but placed in four consecutive races between May and July; well below best at Roscommon three weeks ago. |
14/1 |
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11th 4 (11) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 8lb |
His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
18th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains. |
15/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Eight wins on this surface and returned to his best when just overhauled late in a C&D handicap last week; leading contender. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
One of three runners for his yard; all bar one of his nine wins have come on sand, including the Laytown race in which he was third 12 days ago (beaten just under 5l); wears new headgear combination; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 11 (11) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
11st 9lb
|
First reserve; won off 7lb higher at Dundalk (7f) in January, his eighth AW win; is 3lb lower than when winning this race last year and didn't run too badly over 1m at Navan on latest; could be a danger to all if getting a run. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (9) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner who is 1-1 at this track, the win coming in 7f handicap (good) last month on his penultimate start; disappointing favourite off this mark at Musselburgh 18 days ago but a bounce back can't be ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Seems versatile ground-wise; first turf win when beating one in tremendous form (won again since) over 7f at Catterick latest but had been a shade unfortunate not to win over C&D in June, when just losing concentration at a fatal stage; back up 4lb but was close behind a well-treated one in this race last year off the same mark; solid chance. |
11/4 |
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1st 6 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten 16 times since a Dundalk maiden win in October 2024; series of good runs this summer, including tried in blinkers at Ayr last week, but he has work to do with Runninsonofagun on that evidence. |
11/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again. |
10/1 |
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6th 14 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip. |
12/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (9) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected. |
8/1 |
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3rd 3 (9) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (17) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
10st 1lb |
No joy since 2yo days in Britain, but placed twice this summer and, after 104-day break, nice run at Listowel last week. |
6/1 |
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5th 1 (12) |
22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 15y |
10st 0lb |
No success since two wins as a juvenile when trained in Britain, but was placed twice over similar trips to this in the spring; back from a break. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €17.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €16.47 |
| Tricast | €156.99 |
| Trifecta | €80.90 |
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