May 16 / 13.47 Navan

13.47

Good

Flower Hill Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 17 runners
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Flower Hill Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.60
  • Place: £8.10

Form: 35454-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in defeat on multiple occasions for Charlie Johnston at 6f/7f; wears blinkers for the first time on yard debut and market likely good guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Baggot Street

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Ran well in defeat on multiple occasions for Charlie Johnston at 6f/7f; sported first-time blinkers when running out a surprise 33-1 winner on stable/seasonal debut at Navan (6f, yielding) 13 days ago; should go well again.

7/2

1st

6

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Baggot Street

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Maiden ran well in defeat on multiple occasions for Charlie Johnston at 6f/7f; wears blinkers for the first time on yard debut and market likely good guide.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 800-22

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Placed in Naas nursery last term and good second on both starts this term on soft ground over longer trips, at Bellewstown and Gowran, each time staying on late; drop in trip and quicker ground possibly not ideal so will want a strong pace to aim at, stiff finish to suit.
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14th

6

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Imnotleavinyou

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Off the mark in 7f handicap at Limerick in June; found progress stalling off 7lb higher mark since; fast ground a possible negative; up in trip.

12/1

5th

13

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Imnotleavinyou

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Broke his duck in a 7f handicap at Limerick last month; not as effective off a 7lb higher mark since, and the drop of 1lb here is not guaranteed to improve her fortunes.

33/1

12th

13

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Imnotleavinyou

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Limerick winner who was a beaten favourite only two days later at Gowran off this 7lb higher mark and again failed to get involved at Fairyhouse on Wednesday.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 87-352

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.
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4th

7

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Happy Henry

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Pair of 5f turf wins this summer at Navan and Bellewstown; got going too late when 2l third of six at Bellewstown 15 days ago; the runner-up won a 22-runner 6f handicap here next time; in the mix.

4/1

3rd

7

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Had been a frustrating maiden until winning twice this year including over C&D; not beaten far on two of three starts since including a fine Navan run last time; can be involved.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 28909- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.
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9th

15

(9)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

C&D winner three years ago; two positive runs when fourth over 6f earlier in the summer and not beaten far at Fairyhouse over same trip 33 days ago; drop back to 5f unsure to suit though, and well held over C&D twice in the last year.

12/1

5th

15

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Did not get the best of runs over 5f at Naas last week; previous fourth over C&D was respectable; needs to reverse form with Monastere.

16/1

14th

21

(22)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Similar efforts in defeat both starts this year; travelled well at Fairyhouse last time over 6f but didn't find a lot off the bridle; coming back to this trip might help.

12/1

OUR TIP
5th
2 (6)
Jazzit

12/1

Form: 4-2330

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed AW form in Britain and for current yard at Dundalk last month; 10 days later never counted after awkward start (wide draw) on turf debut at Bellewstown (soft); straight track and better ground could see improvement here.
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1st

5

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzit

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Fairly consistent performer at this level, going closest in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown in August; fair run at Laytown last time; each-way chance but has the worst of the draw.

10/1

4th

6

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Jazzit

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Placed three times at sprint distances on AW earlier in the year; appeared to be on the brink of a breakthrough when second in 17-runner contest at Leopardstown (7f, good) last month; raced too freely over same C&D two weeks later; player.

8/1

10th

19

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Jazzit

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Placed three times at sprint distances on AW earlier in the year; now appears to be on the brink of a breakthrough; third in a 19-runner 6f event at Cork, second in a 17-runner contest over C&D on latest; first reserve.

Form: 042080 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Newcastle AW winner over the winter and took a sharp rise in the ratings after Dundalk claiming second; found it tough in handicaps since; visor now replaces cheekpieces and of limited appeal.
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7th

11

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Platino Bianco

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Couple of big-priced wins this year; just lasted home over 7f at Listowel; first try at 1m and opposable.

12/1

1st

12

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Platino Bianco

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won off basement mark over 5f on good at Naas in June; running okay without threatening since; previous runs over this trip have not convinced, albeit the last one having been two years ago.

25/1

Form: 390-29

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when chasing home a progressive type over this trip at Dundalk last month; soft ground and 7f trip proved too much (slowly away too) at Gowran three weeks later; back in trip and better ground here so don't rule out.
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11th

15

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Bullet Bourbon

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Won 7f AW handicap at 33-1 last month and is rated 12lb higher on that surface; placed just once in 12 starts on turf.

10/1

6th

5

(17)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bullet Bourbon

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: T G McCourt

3yo filly gained breakthrough win here a month ago over 7f when a 33-1 shot; just 3lb higher now and while she's drawn wide, she'll have the assistance of the champion jockey in the plate; however, stamina a query at this longer trip.

7/1

1st

10

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Bullet Bourbon

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Twelve-race maiden ran one of her better races when runner-up over 6f here in April off 56; soundly beaten on turf in four runs since, but now 4lb lower than she was for that April run and not dismissed back at this venue.

10/1

Form: 44550-

Last run: 185 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Promising handicap debut at Fairyhouse in September, subsequent AW form ordinary; drops in trip on turf comeback.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(17)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Wegotogether

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner on dodgy ground here in August and ran well off this mark next time; tongue-tie.

12/1

10th

14

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Wegotogether

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Kept on late on her reappearance over 6f at Navan in May; deserved much credit for winning at Bellewstown last month after almost losing her footing in treacherous conditions; not beaten far in fourth at Cork off this mark 12 days ago; place chance.

6/1

12/1

Form: 6326-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-15 on turf but has run well in defeat at times, none more so than at Naas a week ago when racing on wrong side from 7lb out of handicap; drops in grade and runs off correct mark here; could go well at a decent price.
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12th

12

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Whatswrongnow

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

Longstanding maiden; lots of placed form sprinting and was third over 7.5f two runs back.

11/1

9th

10

(23)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

36-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season and seemed to get the longer trip okay on latest when third at Roscommon (7.5f); one to consider although not sure about this wide draw.

12/1

3rd

9

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Whatswrongnow

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

35-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season, including when runner-up over 5f at Naas last time; deserves a win, but not sure this longer trip is the answer.

6/1

25/1

Form: /90-09

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Nothing yet of note, slowly away on recent run at Sligo.
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8th

13

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Bel Espoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

80-1 when behind a few of these last week at Naas and she's readily opposed.

50/1

18th

20

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Bel Espoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Well beaten lately and officially rated only 31 so not easy to fancy.

66/1

20/1

Form: 83531-

Last run: 263 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner last year and struck at Naas in July; handles any ground and ran okay at Laytown last time.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Dinamine

10st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Record of 3-53; sported first-time cheekpieces when successful at Naas in July (1m, good) before close seventh next time (7f); tailed off at the Curragh on penultimate; well behind Land Of The Giants at Navan eight days ago.

14/1

12th

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Dinamine

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Record of 3-52; in first-time cheekpieces when successful at Naas in July (1m, good) and similar form when a close seventh next time (7f); last run needs forgiving but he has a big effort in him.

7/1

Form: 03617- CD

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.
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15th

15

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Step Back In Time

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

All four wins have come at this track, two of them over C&D (including this race in 2023); 8lb lower than the most recent success last October and third in this last year but needs to rebound from a moderate run at Naas 13 days ago.

16/1

11th

15

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Step Back In Time

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

All four wins came over 5f/6f at Navan; out of form until taking the third spot behind Dandy Land and Steel Magnolia over C&D last time (good); nudged up 2lb but won off a mark of 51 in October; needs to back up that latest positive run.

8/1

16/1

Form: 880-

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten all three 2yo maidens and 3yo, 4lb wrong on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

13

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:05 Clonmel

Cadreville

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Good effort when third at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) in June from 2lb higher; no progression but further hints of promise in three runs in July; more needed now in first-time cheekpieces; Reese Holohan good value for his 7lb claim.

7/1

7th

13

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:18 Cork

Cadreville

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Not far off some of these rivals based on recent runs at Naas and Killarney; needs to find improvement from somewhere to reverse form; hopes pinned on extra furlong.

10/1

Form: 0-7076

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Opening two handicap efforts last month were ordinary enough, didn't seem to stay 7f at Gowran second occasion; intermediate trip now and tried blinkered.
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7th

5

(9)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 195y

14:10 Bellewstown

Glen Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick Magee

His win was over 6.5f in June and unplaced in five starts since; kept on on first try over 1m at Dundalk on Friday; not sure to be suited by soft ground.

10/1

20/1

Form: 900-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo making handicap/seasonal debut after three undistinguished runs as a 2yo; probably best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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20th

16

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Spiced Gold

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Not a bad effort at Down Royal over 5f but wasn't as good over 6f at Fairyhouse since; dropped 3lb so mightn't be far away back to this trip.

12/1

11th

12

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Spiced Gold

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Went closest to winning when beaten 3.75l at Down Royal last time over 5f; this trip should suit better and is well drawn, so of interest.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Spiced Gold

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three undistinguished runs as a 2yo; tailed off behind Baggot Street on handicap/seasonal debut at Navan 13 days ago; best watched.

33/1

16th
13 (12)
Gobi Star

25/1

Form: -07000 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

16

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Gobi Star

8st 10lb

T: James M Barcoe

Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in eight outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence; second reserve.

10th

12

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Gobi Star

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: James M Barcoe

Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in seven outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence.

25/1

16th

13

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Gobi Star

8st 12lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.

25/1

17th
15 (14)
Lismacbryan

14/1

Form: 42570- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

19

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Lismacbryan

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: G A Kingston

Last won in October 2024; has been way below best in 2026 and is now rated just 26, so is 14lb out of the weights here; new visor needs to spark.

40/1

19th

19

(7)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Lismacbryan

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Sole win came in a 6f Curragh handicap off 53 in 2024; failed to beat a rival in a Navan handicap nor a Fairyhouse claimer in what were his final two starts for his former yard; hood goes on now but hard to fancy.

80/1

7th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €565.30
Straight Forecast €254.63
Tricast €1014.97
Trifecta €648.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whatswrongnow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wegotogether

POSTDATA:

Happy Henry

The Irish Sun:

Whatswrongnow