18.45
StandardWillie Buckley Memorial Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 1m 4f 0y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.80
- Place: £3.60
Form: 08557- D
Last run: 107 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 (5) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner here but lost his way a little bit in going up the handicap; mark is diminishing slowly and not without a chance on probably his favourite surface. |
12/1 |
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8th 4 (7) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
9st 12lb |
Sole turf win came over this course in 2025 but has a better record on AW, with two wins earlier this year; has to rebound from two below-par efforts. |
16/1 |
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8th 9 (5) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Back-to-back C&D wins in the spring, and close second here in July; best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; looks held by Pavilion End on Leopardstown running last month; however, back on his favoured surface now with Sadhbh Tormey's claim back in play. |
13/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 554-64 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel (2m4f) in May and Punchestown (3m) in June; not so good the last twice back in trip and has it to do here. |
12/1 |
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4th 3 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel in May and Punchestown in June; failed to match that form at Wexford last month; more like it when fourth in a Flat handicap at Tramore four days later. |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 6983-2 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
In great form on turf this year and has plenty of solid form at this course; stays farther and capable apprentice knows him well. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 15 (16) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Enjoying a fine season; back to back 1m5f wins here (good) and at Down Royal (soft) earlier this summer; went up 11lb and only fifth behind a couple of these at Sligo in hat-trick bid on latest; more needed off 1lb lower. |
11/1 |
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5th 7 (11) |
5th Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 56y |
9st 8lb |
7yo has hit a rich vein of form this year; no worse than third in six starts and on a hat-trick after hard-fought wins over this trip at Navan and Down Royal; ground-versatile. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 60-313 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (5) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner in January; 0-7 on turf but runner-up this term at Bellewstown and Limerick; chance on his best form, but has been a beaten favourite on five occasions this year. |
5/1 |
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6th 15 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 5lb
|
First reserve; AW winner is 0-6 on turf but runner-up this term at Bellewstown and Limerick; beaten favourite both starts since, latest when hung left in straight at Navan last week; not one to rule out if getting a run. |
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8th 17 (19) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
AW winner; 0-5 on turf but filled the runner up spot on first two runs this term over around 1m4f at Bellewstown and Limerick; beaten favourite when behind a few of these at Sligo latest (13.5f, yielding); return to quicker ground a plus; considered. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 8422-5
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 48y |
12st 0lb |
Fourth in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in April. in good form on the Flat during the spring/summer, winning over 1m5f at Navan in June and runner-up twice; only just denied when sent back over hurdles at Navan nine days ago; 14-1 then, entitled to be a leading fancy now. |
4/1 |
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2nd 3 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Fourth in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in April and in good form on the Flat since, winning over 1m5f here in June and runner-up twice; may have gone as far as he can on the Flat and probably a good time to go back hurdling; worth a market check. |
8/1 |
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12th 14 (1) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Course 1m5f winner in June; backed that up with a narrow defeat at Bellewstown; unplaced on last three starts; perhaps too high in the ratings now, though the booking of Jody Townend is a positive. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 8/67-5 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (11) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 2lb |
Winner of a 7f nursery here in October 2024; not at his best in two turf runs last year; produced a good effort in a 1m claimer here last month on stable debut; another solid run over 1m4f last Friday despite meeting trouble in running. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (17) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Winner of a 7f nursery here in October 2024; not at his best in two turf runs last year; produced a good effort in a 1m claimer here last month on stable debut; not sure to stay as far as this; new headgear combination. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 (11) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Winner of a 7f nursery here in October 2024; two summer turf runs for Mark Fahey were not the best; makes stable debut now but others more likely and bad draw. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 09013- CD
Last run: 105 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (16) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 0lb |
Placed for the fourth consecutive start over hurdles when third of 13 in 2m Kilbeggan handicap last month; fourth at Bangor ten days ago; Flat form has featured a 50-1 success over 1m4f here last November; seventh behind Celtic Druid here in March. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Irish challenger who arrives in excellent nick, placed for the fourth consecutive start when third of 13 in 2m Kilbeggan handicap last month; up 4lb but well in the mix with cheekpieces added. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 03309-
Last run: 233 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Maiden produced much less encouraging runs last summer after a good 1m6f Gowran effort ; made seasonal return over 1m4f here last timr when 4.25l behind in eighth (denied a clear run from 2f out); others more appealing. |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 (13) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Maiden produced much less encouraging runs last summer after a good 1m6f Gowran effort; lacks the advantage of race fitness. |
25/1 |
|
6 (7) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 8lb |
Dual-purpose maiden ran a cracker at Gowran when narrowly in front of Lady Kai but has to rebound from a poor Navan run. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 0/006-
Last run: 176 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 44
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (9) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Not an obvious candidate based on two recent runs here over contrasting trips (7f/1m4f). |
20/1 |
|
12th 13 (5) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Creditable enough run at Clonmel in September when sixth (9.5f, soft); 1m4f was perhaps too far here last time when weakened into ninth; capable of more. |
15/1 |
|
9th 14 (6) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Not a bad run on soft ground at Clonmel last September; an unknown quantity at this trip; gelded since his last run. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 27-928 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (22) |
20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Placed at Dundalk on her penultimate start; now back on the mark off which she won over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; has won over this trip but probably more effective over further these days. |
20/1 |
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3rd 3 (10) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 8lb |
Five career wins include two over C&D in 2023; also has finished second here on three occasions since last December; has lost form on turf since 1m4f win at Roscommon in May. |
8/1 |
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12th 4 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 145y |
9st 13lb |
Five career wins include over 1m5f here last summer and over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; well below best of late, so needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 656-69
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 8 (14) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Dual-purpose veteran and a multiple winner in both codes; won off 3lb lower at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft); well beaten over hurdles at Galway on latest but is 9lb lower than when a 2.5l third over C&D last summer so not written off. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 57-666
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (6) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
Well held in handicaps on last few starts at this venue and rated a lowly 37; would be a surprise winner. |
66/1 |
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10th 11 (3) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
19-race maiden was second over C&D last November; beaten nearly 10l here over 10.5f on latest start. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 78-70
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 15 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
10st 9lb |
Half-brother to AW winner; 40s for handicap debut at Clonmel, not beaten far in sixth on soft terrain and better ground should suit. |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 200y |
10st 8lb |
Modest Flat maiden has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles and others make more appeal. |
22/1 |
|
5th 14 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Last year's heavy defeats over hurdles came in races won by smart horses but she has since looked very limited on the Flat. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: 0/809/
Last run: 620 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 41y |
11st 5lb |
Two Flat wins in 2022; finished last in two Dundalk runs after a long absence, and well held in latest three runs on turf; fifth in a Tramore handicap in 2024 was his best effort over hurdles. |
20/1 |
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13th 23 (13) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
8st 10lb |
No win since 2022; finished last in two Dundalk runs after a long absence; again in rear at Fairyhouse on return to turf; marginally better there last time; first reserve. |
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9th 13 (8) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 160y |
8st 10lb |
No win since 2022; finished last in two Dundalk runs back from a long absence and was again last back on turf here in June; impossible to fancy. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
Ethelwulf, Jawhary, Storm Eric
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €111.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €96.78 |
| Tricast | €492.87 |
| Trifecta | €608.00 |
Selections
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