CurraghFri, June 26, 2026

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17:45 Curragh

The Fitzpatrick's Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap

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Winner EUR €17,670 - 23 runners

1m 4f

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Surface: T

Race Tip

DARIUS DARK (18) now wears a set of first time cheekpieces in pursuit of a hat-trick after turning his form right around since switching to handicaps over this trip. Should be hard to beat with further improvement inevitable. FARO ISLAND (11) is a two-time winner who now goes back up in trip despite scoring in a 1m1 1/2f event at Gowran Park a fortnight ago. Not taken lightly. KEEPSGETTINGBETTER (16) wears a first time tongue strap after failing to land a third win in a row but displaying significant promise at Leopardstown. Major player. EASTERN PEACE (7) won't be far away if seeing out this new trip.