August 05 / 20.30 Roscommon

20.30

Yielding

Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 7f 110y
  • 13 runners
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Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard amongst winners in this sphere recently; much improved effort second time out at Killarney (2m1f, yld-sft) when beaten just 2.5l into third of 13; makes most appeal of those with previous experience.
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7th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Ripsnorter

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner for Andy Slattery last August but well beaten the following month on his hurdle/stable debut; has to concede weight to his principal rivals.

10/1

10th

11

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Ripsnorter

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Made it third time lucky in a Roscommon bumper last month on his last run for Andy Slattery; clearly has a decent level of ability and he is greatly respected on his hurdling and stable debut.

11/2

1st

14

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Ripsnorter

11st 10lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Yard amongst winners in this sphere recently; much improved effort second time out at Killarney (2m1f, yld-sft) when beaten just 2.5l into third of 13; makes most appeal of those with previous experience.

4/1

17/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Valirann gelding; half-brother to six winners inc Many Colours (7f-1m1f inc Listed/UAE dirt; RPR 108; dam of 1,000 Guineas winner Mother Earth); dam placed 1m1f (77); in good hands; check market.
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2nd

4

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Cloughjordan

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: S Curling

Valirann gelding; half-brother to six winners inc Many Colours (7f-1m1f inc Listed/UAE dirt; RPR 108; dam of 1,000 Guineas winner Mother Earth); dam placed 1m1f (77); in good hands; check market.

17/2

33/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros Blue Bresil gelding; second foal; unraced dam closely related to 2m-2m4f winner Howyabud, half-sister to useful bumper winner Maria's Benefit; good rider booked but yard not known for bumper winners.
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1st

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Mr Master Mac

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Promise on bumper debut at Roscommon before winning Sligo bumper (18.5f, good to yielding); moderate third of 10 at Tramore on hurdles bow on return (raced keenly); should improve.

4/1

3rd

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:18 Tramore

Mr Master Mac

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Built on promise of his bumper debut at Roscommon (15.5f, gd-yld) when staying on best to score in a bumper at Sligo (18.5f, gd-yld); off since that August win and softer ground an unknown; should make a hurdler on breeding.

9/2

1st

3

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 89y

20:08 Sligo

Mr Master Mac

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Mark Fahey

10,000euros Blue Bresil gelding; second foal; unraced dam closely related to 2m-2m4f winner Howyabud, half-sister to useful bumper winner Maria's Benefit; promising recent Roscommon debut third under today's rider; improvement likely and yard having a good spell.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Order Of St George gelding; dam pulled up in a point, half-sister to useful 2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner Run To Milan, out of unraced half-sister to bumper winner No Discount; likely best watched on debut unless the market speaks.
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9th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Mc Swagger

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Close third in the second of his three bumpers, so has ability; faced a tough task in a Killarney novice contest when unseating at the last (2m4f, good to yielding, 125-1); others preferred.

33/1

7

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

17:37 Killarney

Mc Swagger

11st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Close up in his middle bumper at Thurles so has ability but faces a stiff examination on hurdle debut.

50/1

9th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

17:35 Bellewstown

Mc Swagger

11st 10lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

The best of two bumper runs was when beaten 1.5l at Thurles on second start in October; that was on good ground so this surface should suit and looks a player if ready enough on return.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros Shirocco gelding; dam unraced sister to point winner Royal Captain, half-sister to winners Glamorgan Duke (useful 2m5f chase) and Alfie's Princess (2m2f/2m3f hurdle); likely to improve for this initial experience.
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5th

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 140y

15:30 Thurles

We Be Grand

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Has shown signs of ability in bumper and maiden hurdles; best effort when fifth in a Listowel festival bumper; failed to run to expectations when favourite for a weak maiden hurdle at Limerick in October; possibly one for handicaps after this.

16/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

We Be Grand

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

The best of two bumper runs was at Listowel last time when beaten just under 6l; has a fair chance if repeating that form over hurdles in a weak maiden.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shirocco gelding; third foal; brother to 2m hurdle winner Crying Lightning; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Guitar Pete and Somethingwonderful (bumper); a first bumper runner for yard; watch.
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6th

5

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Dash At Dags

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Shirocco gelding; third foal; brother to 2m hurdle winner Crying Lightning; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Guitar Pete and Somethingwonderful (bumper); a first bumper runner for yard; watch.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 87

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 and 25-1 for both starts and never landed a blow, racing too keenly on latest; vulnerable.
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4

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:34 Thurles

Bradleys Row

11st 9lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

The best run in four bumpers when beaten 11l at Wexford in July; the added hood needs to spark improvement.

14/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:34 Thurles

Bradleys Row

11st 9lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

The best run in four bumpers when beaten 11l at Wexford in July; the added hood needs to spark improvement.

14/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

17:35 Thurles

Bradleys Row

11st 13lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

Three ordinary efforts in bumpers, easily overlooked.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jet Away gelding; dam unraced half-sister to winners Nom De Guerre (2m4f hurdle/3m1f chase), Guts For Garters (3m-4m hurdle/chase) and Casual Cavalier (2m-2m4f chase); likely to need further than this in time; watch.
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10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Keiths Boy

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on January's handicap debut at Naas, weaking late over 2m3f; not at the same level there on latest; each-way contender if at his best.

8/1

8th

8

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Keiths Boy

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on last month's handicap debut, weakening late in a C&D opportunity risers contest, 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss; can go well.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poet's Word gelding cost 25,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to The Other Mozzie and Mozzies Sister who have won plenty for this yard; interesting debutant worth a market check.
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1st

4

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

14:13 Downpatrick

Barrys Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Remote ninth at Roscommon on bumper debut; better when fourth of seven here last month (2m2f, yielding); makes hurdles debut now but Luker's Tippler looks the pick of stable's three.

15/2

3

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

17:35 Downpatrick

Barrys Spirit

11st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Was always in rear when beaten 35l on debut at Roscommon and has to improve hugely.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masked Marvel gelding cost 13,000euros as a foal; fifth foal; closely related to useful winners Act Of Authority (2m-2m4f) and Feet Of A Dancer (2m-2m4f); dam Listed-placed 1m2f-1m6f Flat; obvious chance on debut for top yard (20-67 in bumpers at this venue including this race last year).
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4

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Tramore

Boo Radley

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Sent off 13-8 for a Roscommon bumper in August but finished tailed off and was reportedly blowing hard post-race; good chance he'll do better this time for a yard with a remarkable strike-rate in bumpers.

2/1

10th

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Boo Radley

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Masked Marvel gelding cost 13,000euros as a foal; fifth foal; closely related to useful winners Act Of Authority (2m-2m4f) and Feet Of A Dancer (2m-2m4f); dam Listed-placed 1m2f-1m6f Flat; obvious chance on debut for top yard (20-67 in bumpers at this venue including this race last year).

7/4

Form: 4

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered something to build on when an 11l fourth of 10 on debut at Down Royal; was sent off at 11-2 that day so must have been showing a bit at home; each-way shout.
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9th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

19:59 Kilbeggan

Jodoro

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Some promise on last of three bumper runs last year when fifth of 16 at Navan (yielding); 150-1 and pulled up on hurdles debut at Down Royal; others preferred.

20/1

10

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Jodoro

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Some promise on last of three bumper runs last year but enough to warrant close consideration here on hurdles debut.

33/1

5th

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

17:30 Navan

Jodoro

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Fourth of 10 on debut at Down Royal in May; Roscommon run last month was too bad to be true, reportedly made a noise; could go well if no recurrence.

14/1

Form: 0-56 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more on second start but failed to justify strong market support at Wexford last month when sent off the 7-4 favourite; will be interesting to see if his backers return.
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12th

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Kool Runnings

11st 10lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Richard Morrissey

Showed a bit more on second start but failed to justify strong market support at Wexford last month when sent off the 7-4 favourite; will be interesting to see if his backers return.

16/1

6th

7

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

20:17 Wexford

Kool Runnings

11st 10lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Richard Morrissey

Vadamos gelding fetched 11,000euros as both a foal and a 3yo; half-brother to 2m-2m5f hurdle winner Ballygeary; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Blue Shark; always behind on debut in Cork maiden hurdle in April, showed a bit more in this headgear combination in stronger Kilbeggan bumper last month so not to be ruled out.

9/2

5th

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Kilbeggan

Kool Runnings

11st 9lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Richard Morrissey

Vadamos gelding fetched 11,000Euros as both a foal and a 3yo; half-brother to 2m-2m5f hurdle winner Ballygeary; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Blue Shark; always behind on debut in Cork maiden hurdle in April; headgear now fitted for bumper debut.

33/1

Form: 635

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from moderate debut effort to finish a 4.25l third of 16 at Tipperary; not as good on easy ground at Killarney on latest; probably needs the rain to miss.
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4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:20 Down Royal

Hopeful Hero

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: T Hogan

0-7 under Rules; placed in three of his six starts in bumpers; beaten just 2.5l when runner up at Punchestown on latest (16.5f, gd-yld); sole run on softer than good was below par so may need the forecast rain to miss.

9/2

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:20 Down Royal

Hopeful Hero

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: T Hogan

0-7 under Rules; placed in three of his six starts in bumpers; beaten just 2.5l when runner up at Punchestown on latest (16.5f, gd-yld); sole run on softer than good was below par so may need the forecast rain to miss.

9/2

2nd

3

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 95y

17:05 Punchestown

Hopeful Hero

11st 3lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: T Hogan

Placed in two of his four completed starts in bumpers and has kept decent company; made a bright start over hurdles when third behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance at Roscommon late last month; could go well back in this sphere.

4/1

Non-runners

Hot N Blazing, Master Haku, Zam Bobbler, La Cote Fleurie, Middlethird Marvel, Blue Waters

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Payout
Exacta €19.00
Straight Forecast €15.73
Trifecta €163.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boo Radley

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ripsnorter

The Irish Sun:

Boo Radley

POSTDATA:

Ripsnorter