18:50 Ballinrobe

Monday 24 June 2019

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BetVictor Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 18:50 | Winning time: 2m 11.2s

(2)

Jewel Maker⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: O J Orr| T: D K Weld| OR: 78

7/2

Has failed to deliver since his win as a three-year-old at Cork over 12 months ago. Hints of a return to form in a Limerick 1m3½f earlier this month and one that is likely to be getting involved at the business end of proceedings.

Form: 1-07045

(8)

Encantador^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: G M Ryan⁽⁴⁾| T: S Lavery| OR: 73

6/1

Has hit the frame on six occasions but is still looking for a breakthrough success in 19 career starts. Has shown little or no aptitude in recent starts to be considered in this company.

Form: 22-2500

(7)

Karannelle^p²⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: T P Madden| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 71

6/1

Seven-race maiden who has grabbed a place in a couple of starts. Last seen in a Fairyhouse 6f handicap in September, a race that has produced the likes of Fuwairt, Tuamhain and Handsome Maverick to win since. Leading player on stable debut.

Form: 444420-

(4)

Merited¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Crosse| T: Mrs D Foster| OR: 69

4/1

Without success in 12 Flat starts on turf, the mare has been running well in defeat in a couple of starts at Leopardstown, both this month. Holds place claims if things fall her way.

Form: 00-0884

(5)

Greenpanda^v1¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Ben Coen| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 60| CD

7/2

C&D winner on her only visit here over the combination when landing a three-year-old handicap at this meeting 12 months ago off an 11lb lower mark. Leading player here with conditions to suit in first-time visor.

Form: 4100-45

(6)

Bruinneall^p⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: W T Byrne⁽⁴⁾| T: T Cleary| OR: 59

11/2

Has failed to hit the frame in nine Flat starts on turf but posted a career best effort on good ground last time out in a Sligo 1m2½f handicap finishing third of 14 beaten 1¾L earlier this month. Not the most reliable of sorts but one to note.

Form: 3/20893

(1)

Joshadam⁵⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: K J Leonard| T: M M McNiff| OR: 70

12/1

Four-race maiden, well held in a couple of starts in April in more competitive contests. More needed but not one to put a line through.

Form: 93-70

Non-Runners

(3)

Footsteps At Dawn¹⁴

Weight: 8-4| Age: 4

T: S Nolan J: A J Slattery

Forecasts

Greenpanda (7/2), Jewel Maker (7/2), Merited (4/1), Bruinneall (11/2), Karannelle (6/1), Encantador (6/1), Footsteps At Dawn (10/1), Joshadam (12/1)

Having her first start for trainer Jessica Harrington, the Nathaniel filly, KARANNELLE can get off the mark at the eighth attempt. The four-year-old ran well in defeat on a number of occasions last term for trainer Johnny Murtagh and can continue her progression att he expense of the Dermot Weld-trained, Jewel Maker and Greenpanda, C&D winner at this meeting 12 months ago and has plenty in her favour here.