6 18:30 Down Royal (NI) 04 Sep 2026
Children's Heartbeat Trust Apprentice Handicap (3YO plus)
1m 2f 145y Good (Good to Firm in places)
Temp: 10.5° - 18.9°
Rain: 0.21mm
Wind: 14.7 mph W
Adam Browne-Souza
Maurice Ahern
Julian Pietropaolo
J P O'Brien
Jessica O'Gorman
E & P Harty
Sadhbh Tormey
(2)
Donnacha O'Brien
Reese Holohan
M Fahey
Jimmy Dalton
(2)
A McNamara
Mel Sheridan
(2)
M O'Callaghan
Joseph Harnett
(2)
S Fahey
Jared Huggan
(7)
D Hogan
Danny O'Leary
(7)
Gerard O'Leary
Orla Tynan
M J Tynan
Cillian Rowan
(4)
A McGuinness
Conor Cusack
(2)
A Oliver
Gabriella Hill
(2)
P Sweeney
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £28.68 (11, 14) |
| Tricast | £121.50 (11, 14, 2) |
| Win | £8.50 (11) |
| Place | £2.80 (11), £1.80 (14), £2.50 (2) |
| Exacta | £42.50 (11, 14) |
| Trifecta | £258.20 (11, 14, 2) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 13 | Areana | 2 | 6 | 9 7 | 63 | 36700-1 | 12 days | E & P Harty (128 miles) | J O'Gorman | 7/ 2 | 2:13.21 |
| 2024 | Good | 9 | Bright N Shine | 9 | 4 | 9 12 | 64 | 812-098 | 19 days | T O'Brien (250 miles) | Robyn Donaghue-Leahy | 6/ 1 | 2:21.01 |
| 2023 | Good | 13 | God Knows | 14 | 4 | 10 2 | 68 | 7-52326 | 20 days | R Brabazon (128 miles) | Jamie Powell | 16/ 5 | 2:15.41 |
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Blackcastle Storm | 15 | 5 | 9 13 | 67 | 68-0042 | 28 days | M J Smith (75 miles) | Jake Coen | 12/ 1 | 2:15.31 |
| 2021 | Good | 12 | Silent Performance | 1 | 4 | 10 2 | 66 | 07-2092 | 22 days | D Hogan (206 miles) | Joe Doyle | 3/ 1 | 2:14.92 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 145y | 2:13.21 |