16:00 · Bellewstown

Paddy Woods Memorial Apprentice Series Final Apprentice Handicap

1m 4f 110yGoing TBC4YO plusTURFHandicap13 runners
Ordered by projected finish
1
Top Pick1
OR 74
9/2
Arch Enemy silks

Black Steel Square Syndicate

7yo Mare · 10-4

Alhebayeb - Pointed Arch (Rock Of Gibraltar)

Adam GrantP Magee60%
110541
8.0

C&D winner who proved at least as good as ever in coming out on top in 10-runner handicap (9/1) at Ayr (13f, soft) 12 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Up 5 lb and respected as a last-time-out winner.

Class Advantage

11/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above11/07 · mark par11/0715/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above15/07 · mark par30/07 · C7 · finish vs mark below30/07 · mark par1/08 · C7 · finish vs mark below1/08 · mark par30/08 · C7 · finish vs mark above30/08 · mark par18/09 · C5 · finish vs mark above18/09 · mark par18/09projClass-projected finish: 1st of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength32%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 1 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 100%11/07Pos 1 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 1 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 12 · SP 8/1 | Expected: 58%Pos 12 · SP 8/1 | Actual: 31%30/07Pos 5 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 5 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 73%Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 82%30/08Pos 1 · SP 9/1 | Expected: 53%Pos 1 · SP 9/1 | Actual: 100%18/09
Projected finish1st of 13100% of fieldRange 1-6 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▬
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +24.4%Ahead 3/4
2
2
OR 72
6/1
Coulstys Way silks

Charles Cranston

4yo Filly · 10-2

Coulsty - Undulant Way (Hurricane Run)

Reese Holohan1/1P Magee60%
803U91
6.0Going 8.0

Proved better than ever when winning 15-runner handicap at Galway (1½m, soft) 22 days ago, slowly away. Has more on her plate from a 10 lb higher mark, though.

Class Advantage

22/09 · C7 · finish vs mark below22/09 · mark par22/0916/11 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a12/06 · C7 · finish vs mark below12/06 · mark par15/07 · C7 · finish vs mark above15/07 · mark par18/08 · C7 · finish vs mark below18/08 · mark par8/09 · C6 · finish vs mark above8/09 · mark par8/09projClass-projected finish: 6th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▬ RUNS TO MARKfinishes near its mark
Move▬
Strength20%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 33%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 8 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 8 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 42%22/09Pos 8 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 36%Pos 11 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 41%12/06Pos 3 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 3 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 80%Pos 9 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 9 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 47%18/08Pos 1 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 1 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 100%8/09
Projected finish2nd of 1392% of fieldRange 1-9 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▬
Strength89%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +19.6%Ahead 3/4
10
Market Fav6
OR 61
7/2
Dancing Steve silks

Breen White

5yo Gelding · 9-5

Highland Reel - Helen Of Albany (Exceed And Excel)

Cillian Rowan0/1A McGuinness60%
000831
6.0
Visor

Confirmed recent promise to open his account in 12-runner handicap at Down Royal (13f, good, 17/2) 26 days ago, pushed out. Nudged up 5 lb but could go well again.

Class Advantage

24/06 · C7 · finish vs mark below24/06 · mark par24/0612/07 · C7 · finish vs mark below12/07 · mark par20/07 · C6 · finish vs mark below20/07 · mark par6/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above6/08 · mark par15/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above15/08 · mark par4/09 · C6 · finish vs mark above4/09 · mark par4/09projClass-projected finish: 4th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength20%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 33%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 13 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 13 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 14%24/06Pos 10 · SP 20/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 20/1 | Actual: 10%Pos 10 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 10 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 18%20/07Pos 8 · SP 20/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 20/1 | Actual: 67%Pos 3 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 3 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 85%15/08Pos 1 · SP 17/2 | Expected: 55%Pos 1 · SP 17/2 | Actual: 100%4/09
Projected finish3rd of 1383% of fieldRange 1-1 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▲
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +31.6%Ahead 4/4
3
7
OR 71
6/1
Justenzia silks

Varland Syndicate

4yo Filly · 10-1

Ghaiyyath - Renzia (Sea The Stars)

Jared Huggan−7lbD Hogan
007022
6.0
Tongue strap

Eleven runs since last win in 2025 but again ran well in a first-time tongue strap when second of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (1¼m, heavy) 3 days ago. Back up in trip and should go well again.

Class Advantage

1/06 · C8 · finish vs mark below1/06 · mark par1/0611/06 · C7 · finish vs mark below11/06 · mark par22/06 · C7 · finish vs mark below22/06 · mark par30/07 · C7 · finish vs mark below30/07 · mark par30/08 · C7 · finish vs mark above30/08 · mark par27/09 · C7 · finish vs mark below27/09 · mark par27/09projClass-projected finish: 5th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▬
Strength19%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 15 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 15 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 7%1/06Pos 11 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 11 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 17%Pos 7 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 7 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 33%22/06Pos 10 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 44%Pos 2 · SP 8/1 | Expected: 58%Pos 2 · SP 8/1 | Actual: 94%30/08Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 94%27/09
Projected finish4th of 1375% of fieldRange 1-6 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▲
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +30.8%Ahead 4/4
8
3
OR 62
12/1
Preparations silks

Mrs M C Slattery

5yo Mare · 9-6

Mastercraftsman - Marvellous Ways (Lawman)

Jimmy Dalton0/1A Slattery60%
470615
5.0

Overcame mid-race interference to capitalise on a significantly reduced mark at Tramore in August. Never looked like following up at Cork subsequently but did enough to suggest she remains in form.

Class Advantage

21/11 · C7 · finish vs mark above21/11 · mark par21/1112/12 · C7 · finish vs mark below12/12 · mark par23/01 · C6 · finish vs mark below23/01 · mark par20/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above20/07 · mark par15/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above15/08 · mark par30/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above30/08 · mark par30/08projClass-projected finish: 8th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▲ AHEAD OF MARKedges past its mark
Move▬
Strength11%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 77%21/11Pos 7 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 7 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 54%Pos 10 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 10 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 18%23/01Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 50%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 100%15/08Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 76%30/08
Projected finish5th of 1367% of fieldRange 2-11 · 68%
▬ RUNS TO FORMmatches its price
Trend▲
Strength53%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -1.3%Ahead 3/4
5
9
OR 66
15/2
Miss Australie silks

S Reddy, N Walsh, P Murphy Partnership

5yo Mare · 9-10

Belardo - Qualia (Duke Of Marmalade)

Conor Cusack60%A McGuinness
856134
6.0

Bounced back to something like her very best to pick up her second career victory at Navan (1¾m, good) in August before running well in defeat from a 7 lb higher mark at Down Royal. Always playing catch up following a typically tardy start at Listowel since. Can remain competitive.

Class Advantage

22/06 · C6 · finish vs mark below22/06 · mark par22/065/08 · C7 · finish vs mark above5/08 · mark par15/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above15/08 · mark par27/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above27/08 · mark par4/09 · C7 · finish vs mark above4/09 · mark par21/09 · C7 · finish vs mark above21/09 · mark par21/09projClass-projected finish: 3rd of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength43%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 8 · SP 8/1 | Expected: 58%Pos 8 · SP 8/1 | Actual: 42%22/06Pos 5 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 5 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 69%Pos 6 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 6 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 38%15/08Pos 1 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 1 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 3 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 3 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 83%4/09Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 79%21/09
Projected finish6th of 1358% of fieldRange 1-9 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▬
Strength81%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +24.8%Ahead 2/4
4
4
OR 68
20/1
Celtic Druid silks

Pints & Punters Syndicate/Ms Denise McCourt

5yo Gelding · 9-12

Churchill - Lady Aoy (Indian Haven)

Sadhbh Tormey2/8T G McCourt60%
473278
5.0
Visor

C&D winner who disappointed when down the field in 10-runner handicap at Dundalk (1½m, 13/2) 12 days ago. Visor back on.

Class Advantage

25/04 · C6 · finish vs mark above25/04 · mark par25/0420/05 · C7 · finish vs mark below20/05 · mark par26/06 · C7 · finish vs mark above26/06 · mark par12/07 · C7 · finish vs mark above12/07 · mark par20/08 · C7 · finish vs mark below20/08 · mark par18/09 · C7 · finish vs mark below18/09 · mark par18/09projClass-projected finish: 10th of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▬
Strength36%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 84%25/04Pos 7 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 7 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 50%Pos 3 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 3 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 85%26/06Pos 2 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 2 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 90%Pos 7 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 7 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 40%20/08Pos 8 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 8 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 22%18/09
Projected finish7th of 1350% of fieldRange 8-13 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▼
Strength0%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +13.2%Ahead 3/4
11
5
OR 61
66/1
Duke Of Leggagh silks

L Mulvany

6yo Gelding · 9-5

Tough As Nails - Lucky Beguine (Key Of Luck)

Terry Casey60%2/5M Mulvany60%
579000
4.0
Tongue strap

Won this corresponding race last year but is struggling for form at present. Others more persuasive.

Class Advantage

13/10 · C8 · finish vs mark below13/10 · mark par13/1020/10 · C8 · finish vs mark below20/10 · mark par20/07 · C8 · finish vs mark below20/07 · mark par29/07 · C8 · finish vs mark below29/07 · mark par18/08 · C7 · finish vs mark below18/08 · mark par15/09 · C7 · finish vs mark below15/09 · mark par15/09projClass-projected finish: 13th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▬
Strength15%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 5 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 67%13/10Pos 7 · SP 9/1 | Expected: 53%Pos 7 · SP 9/1 | Actual: 57%Pos 9 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 0%20/07Pos 16 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 16 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 17%Pos 16 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 16 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 0%18/08Pos 11 · SP 80/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 80/1 | Actual: 23%15/09
Projected finish8th of 1342% of fieldRange 10-13 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▬
Strength4%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +9.9%Ahead 2/4
9
8
OR 62
33/1
Spanish John silks

Ballinaboley Plant Hire Syndicate

8yo Gelding · 9-6

Vendangeur - Black Belt (Big Bad Bob)

Shay Wallace60%P A Fahy60%
716906
4.0
Tongue strap

C&D winner who seemed to be going through the motions when last seen earlier in the summer. Tongue strap back on.

Class Advantage

13/11 · C9 · finish vs mark below13/11 · mark par13/112/12 · C9 · finish vs mark below2/12 · mark par1/01 · C9 · finish vs mark below1/01 · mark par24/05 · C7 · finish vs mark below24/05 · mark par14/06 · C9 · finish vs mark below14/06 · mark par7/07 · C7 · finish vs mark below7/07 · mark par7/07projClass-projected finish: 11th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▬
Strength20%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 4 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 85%13/11Pos 2 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 93%Pos 12 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 12 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 52%1/01Pos 23 · SP 100/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 23 · SP 100/1 | Actual: 4%Pos 8 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 8 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 46%14/06Pos 6 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 50%7/07
Projected finish9th of 1333% of fieldRange 8-13 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▼
Strength11%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +17.1%Ahead 4/4
7
12
OR 64
12/1
Scorcher's Son silks

E S Racing

4yo Gelding · 9-8

Too Darn Hot - Sellsabeel (Galileo)

Julian Pietropaolo60%J P O'Brien60%
766
2.0
1st Cheekpieces +2

450,000 gns Too Darn Hot gelding from excellent family. Has made a solid enough start in maiden company and looks to have been allotted a potentially lenient opening mark. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Class Advantage

20/08 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a20/085/09 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a5/0918/09 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a18/09projClass-projected finish: 9th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▬ NO MARKno handicap runs to read
Move▬
Strength0%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 7 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 7 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 50%20/08Pos 6 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 6 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 75%5/09Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 50%18/09
Projected finish10th of 1325% of fieldRange 1-13 · 68%
▬ EDGING AHEADslightly over its price — informational only
Trend▲
Strength72%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +3.9%Ahead 2/3
13
11
OR 53
20/1
Sneddy Eddie silks

Brendan Scully

6yo Gelding · 8-11

Churchill - Water Feature (Dansili)

Nina Doherty−7lbG Elliott60%
500149
5.0
Cheek pieces

Course winner who has improved over jumps since joining Gordon Elliott. Interesting back in this code.

Class Advantage

4/05 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a4/053/07 · C9 · finish vs mark below3/07 · mark par14/07 · C9 · finish vs mark below14/07 · mark par24/07 · C9 · finish vs mark below24/07 · mark par9/08 · C9 · finish vs mark above9/08 · mark par28/08 · C9 · finish vs mark below28/08 · mark par28/08projClass-projected finish: 2nd of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▬
Strength45%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 13 · SP 250/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 13 · SP 250/1 | Actual: 33%4/05Pos 5 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 5 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 69%Pos 5 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 5 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 71%14/07Pos 4 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 4 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 80%Pos 1 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 1 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 100%9/08Pos 5 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 5 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 71%28/08
Projected finish11th of 1317% of fieldRange 7-13 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▬
Strength22%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +16.2%Ahead 2/4
12
13
OR 54
6/1
Metamorpheus silks

Mrs Rhona McNamara

7yo Gelding · 8-12

Morpheus - Coral Dawn (Trempolino)

Adam Browne-SouzaA McNamara
783514
5.0

Successful at Sligo in May and good runner-up efforts over hurdles in early August. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Listowel last week but dangerous to discount back on the level.

Class Advantage

15/05 · C10 · finish vs mark below15/05 · mark par15/0514/06 · C10 · finish vs mark below14/06 · mark par11/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above11/07 · mark par1/08 · C10 · finish vs mark below1/08 · mark par3/08 · C10 · finish vs mark below3/08 · mark par24/09 · C11 · finish vs mark below24/09 · mark par24/09projClass-projected finish: 7th of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▬ RUNS TO MARKfinishes near its mark
Move▬
Strength45%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 17%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 2 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 92%15/05Pos 4 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 4 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 67%Pos 4 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 4 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 73%11/07Pos 2 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 2 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 95%Pos 2 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 90%3/08Pos 7 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 7 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 50%24/09
Projected finish12th of 138% of fieldRange 1-10 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▼
Strength62%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +10.9%Ahead 3/4
6
10
OR 64
33/1
Miss Gitana silks

J Lynch & E Blaney

5yo Mare · 9-8

Nathaniel - Miss Celestial (Exceed And Excel)

Orla Tynan60%Joseph Murray60%
803206
3.0
Tongue strap

Placed a Leopardstown and Tramore in July/August but below par the last twice, including back down in grade at Clonmel latest.

Class Advantage

22/06 · C6 · finish vs mark below22/06 · mark par22/0610/07 · C9 · finish vs mark below10/07 · mark par23/07 · C6 · finish vs mark above23/07 · mark par15/08 · C6 · finish vs mark above15/08 · mark par2/09 · C7 · finish vs mark below2/09 · mark par16/09 · C7 · finish vs mark below16/09 · mark par16/09projClass-projected finish: 12th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▬
Strength16%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 110y · 17%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 13 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 13 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 0%22/06Pos 9 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 64%Pos 3 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 3 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 75%23/07Pos 2 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 2 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 86%Pos 15 · SP 20/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 15 · SP 20/1 | Actual: 7%2/09Pos 6 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 6 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 17%16/09
Projected finish13th of 130% of fieldRange 6-13 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▼
Strength5%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +17.7%Ahead 3/4