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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (8) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 2lb |
Six-time winner, five of those coming on turf; ground-versatile and showed signs of returning to form when coming from the back for a 6.75l fourth of 15 at Leopardstown on latest; eased 2lb but has not run well on both previous visits to this venue. |
10/1 |
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4th 4 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Five turf wins, most recently here over 1m2f last October off 70; yet to hit form this season however and remains opposable. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 200y |
9st 4lb |
Capable under both codes, both Flat wins coming in 1m6f Killarney handicaps, last summer off 72 before good second at Newmarket (2m2f); Curragh comeback run in late May was poor but more expected of here. |
6/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (9) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 2lb |
Three years since her sole Flat win (1m7f, soft) but only narrowly denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last month on similar ground; not as effective on fast ground six days later at the Curragh so ground concerns again here. |
14/1 |
|
10th 22 (22) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb
|
Second reserve; dual-purpose; 1-25 on turf on the Flat; back to form with neck second of 14 at Down Royal (1m3f, soft) six days ago; her win came on soft so quicker conditions a concern for her here. |
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2nd 16 (7) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 12lb
|
Second reserve; 1-43 under rules with the win coming in 2023; midfield finish on return at Navan. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Progressive in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; failed to score last year and now back on last winning mark; hard to be confident after a poor run over hurdles last month; should be sharper now. |
16/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 200y |
9st 2lb |
Four Flat wins at up to 1m4f, including Leopardstown handicap last season off 78; yet to hit form this campaign though, twice not appearing to stay today's trip; bit to prove now. |
12/1 |
|
14th 2 (11) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 40y |
10st 0lb |
4-30 on turf, along with one AW victory; last success came off 2lb lower at Leopardstown last year (1m4f, good); struggled on soft ground at Gowran on seasonal return, but improved on that when seventh of 16 back there last time (1m4f, yielding), a nose behind Just Keep Flying; heading in the right direction. |
20/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (11) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 12lb |
Two wins, latest win coming over 2m1f (good) at Limerick last June off this mark; respectable return to the Flat at the Curragh last month but good bit more needed. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 (17) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Dual-purpose; 2-15 on the Flat, the latest win coming over 2m1f (good) at Limerick last June off 2lb lower; pulled up in chase after break on latest but ran respectably in this last year off 6lb higher so could run into the money. |
33/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (6) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 7lb |
Dual-purpose mare arrives in top form after back-to-back wins over C&D (yielding) and Tramore (1m4f, good) in lower grades; has gone up a total of 13lb but the form of her latest win has since been franked by the runner-up so there could yet be more to come; top rider booked. |
15/8 |
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1st 4 (7) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Gained second turf win on latest at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) under 5lb claimer; raised 7lb for that 3l success so effectively 12lb higher here with Keane taking over but clearly in good fettle and should run well again dropped slightly in trip (has won over 1m4f on good). |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Won a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good) and later won a maiden hurdle; needs to raise her game following fifth placings at Roscommon and Gowran. |
6/1 |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 4lb |
Regressive Flat maiden was well beaten on hurdling debut and can't be fancied. |
150/1 |
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
9st 10lb |
Close third at Limerick in June 2025 beginning to look like a flash in the pan; poor form over hurdles and on the Flat this year; tailed off at Fairyhouse latest (1m6f, good). |
16/1 |
|
18th 17 (17) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 40y |
9st 1lb |
Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning. |
33/1 |
|
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. |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won twice in France early in his career; Irish Flat form provides little encouragement; however, he showed he was in good shape when winning a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, adding to a novice win at the same venue last summer. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f. |
9/2 |
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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 |
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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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €93.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €60.15 |
| Tricast | €482.50 |
| Trifecta | €1265.40 |
Selections
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