June 09 / 20.08 Roscommon

20.08

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Racing Here Again on the 1st July (Q.R.) Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 3m 1f 24y
  • 14 runners
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Racing Here Again on the 1st July (Q.R.) Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5943-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-21 under rules; hasn't offered much in her three previous chases but returns to this discipline after some pleasing runs over hurdles and the tongue-tie is new.
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14

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Ardfert Mary

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Belatedly off the mark last month in 3m1f Roscommon handicap chase (good) in first-time tongue-tie, her first attempt at the trip; has to be of interest back hurdling at the same distance, though tongue-tie left off today.

8/1

1st

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-21 under rules; hasn't offered much in her three previous chases but returns to this discipline after some pleasing runs over hurdles and the tongue-tie is new.

10/1

17

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-20 under rules but signs she may be capable from this sort of mark in a couple of runs last month; may not want rain to arrive.

17/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 33612- BF

Last run: 205 days

W: 12st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two previous runs over fences, though those were beginners' chases won by smart horses; in good form over hurdles when last seen and potentially on a handy mark in chases; new trainer.
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6th

5

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Burru

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Hasn't run badly at times in six runs over fences, including when fourth of nine in a Tramore beginners' chase last time (2m6f, good); won here over hurdles on seasonal return/stable debut in May (2m4f, good to yielding) off 104; could go well.

15/2

4th

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Burru

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Rated 100 after five runs over fences; the latest of those was a positive third in a Roscommon handicap chase in August last year (2m6f, yielding) off 99; made winning stable debut in a Killarney handicap hurdle in May (2m4f, good to yielding); tailed off at Ballinrobe last time; most experienced of these but others probably more talented.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0/74F-

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
An 8yo with only seven runs behind him, all of them over hurdles; penultimate effort respectable but was out the back when falling last time; best watched on this chase debut having been off since November.
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5th

11

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

16:09 Clonmel

Il Silenzio

11st 1lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Martin Brassil

Repeated previous year's win when landing Roscommon handicap chase (3m1f, soft) in August; remote third behind an impressive winner at Ballinrobe next time; reverts to timber off 12lb lower hurdles mark and must enter calculations for all the trip could be sharp.

5/2

3rd

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Il Silenzio

12st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Martin Brassil

Repeated previous year's win when landing 3m1f Roscommon handicap last month (soft), overcoming traffic problems under today's rider (first two clear); up 7lb for that, so more needed and rain would help his cause.

6/1

Form: 1766-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Tailed off after a break over hurdles 13 days ago; only had three runs over fences and he won at Sligo in October (3m2f, good); fair shout with a reproduction of that form.
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4th

7

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

17:50 Sligo

Ballagh Star

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Won this contest in both 2024 and 2025 (both off 87) and is 1lb lower now; has been in poor form this year, weakening quickly before pulled up over fences at Roscommon latest; would be no surprise to see the money come for him now though; new headgear combination.

10/1

9

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Ballagh Star

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Both chase wins have come at Sligo; has been in poor form over hurdles and fences lately so others preferred.

50/1

Form: 3351-3 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
This 14yo retains plenty of enthusiasm and after going up 7lb for his win at Down Royal (3m2f, good) he stuck to his guns to make the frame there a month ago; has won here over hurdles and should go well again.
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7

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Smitty Bacall

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

14yo veteran won on return from six months off at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; not as good twice since including on latest over C&D; needs more off this mark.

10/1

5th

3

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Smitty Bacall

11st 9lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: J P Flavin

This 14yo retains plenty of enthusiasm and after going up 7lb for his win at Down Royal (3m2f, good) he stuck to his guns to make the frame there a month ago; has won here over hurdles and should go well again.

6/1

3rd

8

5th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Smitty Bacall

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J P Flavin

prominent, in touch with leaders 9th, pushed along briefly 12th, lost position briefly 4 out

7/2

Form: 0521-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed the soft ground when off the mark over hurdles at Listowel in September (2m6f, soft) but had dropped to the rear when falling on chase debut 18 days ago, albeit after a lengthy break; that was over 2m4f and perhaps he needs a trip; Derek O'Connor rides.
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11th

15

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

West Clare

10st 1lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brian M McMahon

Sole success at Listowel (2m6f, soft) in September 2024 off 7lb lower; only run four times since, all handicap chases, and off the track since a 31l defeat at Killarney in July 2025; has ability but might need this run.

14/1

5th

3

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:15 Killarney

West Clare

11st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brian M McMahon

Off the mark over timber last year; getting better with each chase run this season and was only beaten 2l over this trip at Tipperary last time; big player from 2lb higher with untapped potential in this sphere.

5/1

10

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:48 Tipperary

West Clare

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Brian M McMahon

Hurdles winner has to improve a fair bit from his second chase start at Roscommon last time.

12/1

Form: 487-45 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Stays well and won over 3m1f at Thurles in December when 6lb lower; new mark is looking an issue and was behind Thehairyfella last time at Wexford.
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9th

6

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:05 Killarney

Cullenwaine

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David O’Sullivan

Very consistent performer this year for his current trainer; won over C&D in July and runner-up to a subsequent winner again over C&D in August; no impression at Wexford last time; 11lb higher than when winning here but is back to his favourite venue in a very weak contest.

3/1

7th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Cullenwaine

11st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Consistent form this year before deserved second win over fences came in runaway fashion in 2m7f Killarney handicap last month; solid run off 9lb higher at same venue 8 days ago when a clear second to an improving sort; 2lb higher but definite player.

9/2

2nd

12

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Cullenwaine

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Modest strike rate of 2-22 over fences but was on a real going day over C&D last time, blowing the field apart by 15l (good to yielding); up 9lb for that, but if he's in the same form he has a huge chance; overall record suggests that's no sure thing though.

5/2

Form: 706-09

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ended last year in modest form and a similar tale in three starts during 2025; too much to prove.
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11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

17:35 Clonmel

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ronald O’Leary

Bagged his two chase wins in 2023 at around 2m1f at Limerick and Ballinrobe, with his latest win coming off 12lb higher; out of form this year and change of stable didn't help much when tailed off at Ballinrobe latest.

20/1

5th

15

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ronald O’Leary

Lost his way since a course success in 2023 and pulled up a long way out latest; new yard and now tried with hood.

100/1

15

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual chase winner in 2023 but shown nothing in the last 12 months; now tried with tongue-tie.

50/1

Form: 864PP-

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent handicapper who was pulled up back in a hunter chase last time; a 12yo now and he's 8lb wrong at the weights.
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5th

8

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 69y

17:07 Punchestown

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 10lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: John G Carr

Veteran has been in the form of his life this year with three wins in the summer; however, he has been well beaten the last three times, including at Downpatrick on Friday; the handicapper seems to have his measure now.

20/1

6th

5

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

17:50 Sligo

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Somehow, the veteran has found top form at the ripe age of 13, three wins over the summer include over 3m2f at Kilbeggan last month; good second a week later at Wexford but busy campaign caught up to him from career-high chase mark at Ballinrobe.

16/1

13th

3

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Somehow, the veteran has found top form at the ripe age of 13, three wins over the summer include over 3m2f at Kilbeggan last month; good Wexford second a week later shows he remains on a competitive mark.

8/1

Form: 30P0-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Now 0-14 over fences but his boxing-on third at Wexford (3m1f, good) came after quite a break and he might be sharper this time; on the shortlist.
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5th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Thehairyfella

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gordon Elliott

1-25 strike-rate; runner-up to Burgundy Man over C&D (soft) last October; underwhelming in two starts this year, beaten 47l at Downpatrick (3m, good) 19 days ago; blinkers are now added.

7/1

10th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Thehairyfella

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole win came over C&D last year off 3lb lower; was hit and miss since but can improve from recent comeback at Cartmel when beaten 15l; a player.

3/1

4th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Thehairyfella

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Had a below-par Defence Witness behind when a C&D third off today's mark last June, and belatedly off the mark next time out back in Ireland; can go well after a break without necessarily being able to threaten a win.

9/2

Form: 8556-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdler after ten attempts and ended up tailed off in a 2m5f Limerick handicap on his recent switch to fences; not crying out to be backed.
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Great Rainbow

10st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Brian M McMahon

Generally out of form over fences and hurdles in 2025; best efforts have come on good-good to yielding; cheekpieces now reached for.

20/1

14

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Great Rainbow

10st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Brian M McMahon

Weak form over fences in recent months; managed a few fair runs over hurdles last year, but at a very modest level.

12/1

12

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Great Rainbow

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

0-13 under rules and winless in three chasing starts; little to recommend him based on the form shown in those.

22/1

Form: P0323-

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Last win was in July 2021 and he's an 11yo now; however, there's no knocking his recent efforts in handicaps from 2m3f to 2m7f and has each-way claims despite looking handicapped about right.
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11

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Da Big Fella

10st 8lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Eamon Courtney

Last win was in July 2021 and he's an 11yo now; however, there's no knocking his recent efforts in handicaps from 2m3f to 2m7f and has each-way claims despite looking handicapped about right.

7/1

Form: 6/000-

Last run: 329 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Returns to rules on the back of competitive efforts in points but he was a maiden hurdler and this is his first time over regulation fences; others perhaps safer.
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12

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Oldtown To Emly

10st 8lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: K A Heffernan

Returns to rules on the back of competitive efforts in points but he was a maiden hurdler and this is his first time over regulation fences; others perhaps safer.

14/1

12th

15

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Oldtown To Emly

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Flashes of ability but best form on heavy ground; nothing short of a personal best is required; work to be done.

33/1

10th

17

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Oldtown To Emly

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: K A Heffernan

Modest maiden is hard to fancy on the basis of two runs this year.

33/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Makes chase debut off a 6lb lower mark than what he defied over hurdles at Galway last September but he's not in the same form right now; tried a hood last week.
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12th

16

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Roscommon

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: I Madden

Fair sixth behind Move It On Over at Sligo last month; overall record makes him hard to fancy; has won only one of his 28 starts over hurdles.

25/1

Non-runners

Milan Dollar Lady, Robin Elite, General Hubble, Silent Flight

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Payout
Exacta €36.40
Straight Forecast €27.06
Tricast €240.13
Trifecta €945.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cullenwaine

SPOTLIGHT:

Thehairyfella

The Irish Sun:

Da Big Fella

POSTDATA:

Smitty Bacall