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GoodFitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap
- Prize money: £12190.08
- 1m 4f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.20
- Place: £2.50
Form: 50-529
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (21) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (3) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 183y |
10st 2lb |
Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered. |
10/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-7413
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (9) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Landed 1m2f Leopardstown handicap earlier in the campaign and best effort when second over C&D in Apprentice Derby in late June, having been tight for room a furlong out; too keen and didn't get a clear run at Galway on latest so that can be forgiven; definite player. |
100/30 |
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6th 5 (8) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 84y |
9st 4lb |
Second runner for yard; AW maiden winner scored off 74 at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) in May; solid efforts in defeat off revised mark since including at 1m4f on latest; needs to find a bit more to win. |
13/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: 0/41-7
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24th 15 (12) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Capable under both codes, with dual wins in each; won a Killarney handicap in August and was a distant runner-up at Newmarket in September (8l behind Reverend Hubert); finished seventh in this race last year, and may need this comeback run once again. |
15/1 |
|
7 (1) |
20th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Another who is capable under both codes and has been on a roll on the Flat this year, gamely repelling allcomers from the front over 1m6f at Killarney last time (good); however, off this mark in today's company, this would be his toughest test yet on the Flat. |
13/2 |
|
11 (2) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 80y |
8st 7lb |
Won over C&D last summer off 59 and pick of three runs this year when good third at the Curragh, having raced keenly and hanging right under 7lb claimer; not the best of breaks on Wolverhampton AW latest but fair effort; 2lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that. |
10/1 |
28/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 2770-7
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Only win came on the Flat in 2023; back to something like her best with a third at Tipperary on penultimate start but not as good at Killarney since and this is tough race to try and break the maiden tag. |
25/1 |
|
7th 12 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 2lb |
Running well in defeat on the Flat prior to her return to hurdles when third, not beaten far by Queenofthelodge; might have finished closer without a late error that day but best form has come on quicker ground than what is likely here. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up on last two hurdle starts in the spring; showed some promise in two runs on the Flat, especially last time at the Curragh when finishing close fourth of 16 (1m4f, good); needs to convert that promise now back hurdling. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 1473/8 C
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (23) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
9st 11lb |
Dual-purpose sort is 3-25 on the level; last scored off 4lb lower in the Ulster Cesarewitch (2m2f, good) in 2023; good run at Fairyhouse on penultimate over 1m4f but didn't back it up at Killarney on latest; may need more respite from the handicapper. |
18/1 |
|
5 (6) |
15th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 185y |
9st 7lb |
Dual-purpose; 3-24 on the Flat, the last win coming in the 2023 Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (2m2f, good) off 5lb lower; stayed on well over 1m4f at the Curragh on latest, his second run after a long layoff; this trip more suitable and he's a player. |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: 61-542 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Progressive on Flat in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; two moderate hurdle runs last autumn were on softer going; capable of better now if returning in good shape after a break. |
14/1 |
|
4 (22) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Progressive on Flat last season, winning three handicaps; has put in two moderate hurdle runs since a disappointing run on the Flat at Tipperary. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Progressive on Flat last season, winning three handicaps; shaped as if return to form was imminent when second at Limerick in June but that looks a false dawn now and was tailed off on hurdling debut at Navan last time. |
50/1 |
7/1
Form: 5-8815 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (15) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 40y |
10st 2lb |
Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form. |
28/1 |
|
10th 2 (2) |
8th Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 180y |
10st 3lb |
Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return. |
12/1 |
|
11 (9) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 03-591
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 63y |
11st 7lb |
Thurles maiden hurdle winner in November 24; well held in handicap off 109 on last hurdles start 343 days ago; won 2m1f Flat handicap in June but lost form since; big ask on chase debut and likely needs better ground. |
16/1 |
|
13th 11 (10) |
20th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 3f 175y |
9st 4lb |
Won over 2m1f at Limerick in June (good) off 2lb lower; beaten 20l on soft at the Curragh (1m4f) on latest and visor now replaces tongue tie; this trip may be on the sharp side. |
18/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Two Flat wins and one over hurdles; a bit hit and miss this year but on a competitive mark and has won on soft ground; did win her last race when the tongue-tie went solo. |
12/1 |
28/1
Form: 64818-
Last run: 189 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 40y |
9st 3lb |
Dual-purpose; just 1lb higher than when winning a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good); shaped with promise when a 5l fifth of 14 at Roscommon latest and has gone well here before; interesting but wouldn't want to see much rain. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (9) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 46y |
10st 1lb |
Won a 1m4f Curragh handicap last season off 3lb lower; added a Thurles maiden hurdle in November; strip fitter for comeback at Navan (behind Radar Ahead); could go well. |
18/1 |
|
13th 4 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Versatile mare has won on turf/AW and over hurdles; ground should be coming right for her; lacks the advantage of a recent outing. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 0-0832
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Flat/hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien; pulled up in two hurdle runs for his new stable and hard to know what to expect now back on the Flat. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hurdles (2m1f, good) and Flat (1m4f, AW) wins for Joseph O'Brien last year; 12-1, pulled up in a Fakenham handicap (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie, now removed) on stable debut in March; best watched. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Hurdles (2m1f, good) and Flat (1m4f, AW) wins for Joseph O'Brien last year but didn't go on under either code; not the appeal of some on stable debut despite stamina to spare at the trip; tongue tie added. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 85418- CD
Last run: 242 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y |
12st 0lb |
Dual-purpose Flat winner yet to score over timber; soundly beaten first two starts for this yard over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Bellewstown; revival required. |
11/1 |
|
2 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 205y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 050-74
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 40
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 4lb |
Flat maiden 0-15 in that sphere and rated 36; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut. |
80/1 |
|
11 (1) |
15th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
Maiden was fourth at Navan over 1m5f, weakening late; had no chance from out of the weights at the Curragh last time; still needs more off his true mark. |
16/1 |
|
12th 16 (15) |
27th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Maiden has run respectably on last two starts at Navan but is rated only 40 and a long way out of the handicap. |
100/1 |
11/1
Form: 8763 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 166y |
11st 8lb |
Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut. |
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5th 15 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 10lb |
A 68-rated maiden on the Flat; a 13l fifth of nine at Galway (2m1f, yielding) was the best of his four hurdle runs; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
68-rated maiden on the Flat; hard to fancy on the form of his three starts over hurdles. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 53233- BF
Last run: 263 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Modest Flat performer has failed to land a blow in three maiden hurdles; opening mark probably on the high side. |
25/1 |
|
5 (3) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Went close in Britain but shown nothing in two starts for his new connections after 34,000gns sale; won't mind rain but others appeal more. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 3712-0
Last run: 69 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 7lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a C&D novice hurdle last June; well below that level in two hurdle starts after; not a bad Navan Flat run recently; due to run in the 7.50 at Gowran Wednesday. |
14/1 |
|
11th 15 (19) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Dual-purpose winner has been well beaten last six Flat starts; continues to drop in the handicap; recent Gowran run provides limited encouragement. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 068-07
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
11st 9lb |
Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player. |
10/1 |
|
1st 10 (13) |
8th Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 1f 100y |
9st 6lb |
Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Two wins on the Flat; caught the eye of the stewards when fifth on his handicap debut at Gowran in October; won narrowly at Limerick before being raised in class off his revised mark at Leopardstown; satisfactory fourth then implies he could be involved here. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €93.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €60.15 |
| Tricast | €482.50 |
| Trifecta | €1265.40 |
Selections
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