September 29 / 16.00 Roscommon

16.00

Yielding

Image Furnishings Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9020.66
  • 3m 0f 25y
  • 10 runners
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Image Furnishings Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: F-3651 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Gained her third win of 2025 at her trainer's local track on latest (20.5f, good); the fourth Shadow Paddy boosted the form at Listowel; stays this far and may be able to defy a 7lb rise.
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9th

2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed.

9/1

9th

2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed.

9/1

1

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Gained her third win of 2025 at her trainer's local track on latest (20.5f, good); the fourth Shadow Paddy boosted the form at Listowel; stays this far and may be able to defy a 7lb rise.

100/30

Form: 751115

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Racked up a hat-trick in August, all three wins coming on good ground; has gone up a cumulative 23lb; struggled on latest but the ground was soft; not discounted if the track dries out.
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3rd

9

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Mephisto

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; decent run at Dundalk last month off 8lb higher AW mark so has to be of interest back on the turf (stamina proven).

100/30

4th

4

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Mephisto

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; effective here and not badly treated, so could easily stage a revival.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5462-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
The step up to 3m1f saw this gelding get his head in front in a Kilbeggan maiden; he was getting 8lb from the 110 rated runner up who he beat by 4.5l; probably needs to improve again on handicap debut; cheekpieces go on.
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10th

19

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Quantum Quest

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Henry De Bromhead

Readily made all in Kilbeggan maiden when upped to 3m1f in August and followed up on handicap debut at Roscommon (3m, good to yielding) in September; even better form in defeat later in the autumn, including fifth of 17 in a notably strong 3m Cheltenham handicap on good; returns from a four-month break as a 6yo who could easily have more to offer.

16/1

5th

13

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Quantum Quest

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Readily made all in Kilbeggan maiden (good to yielding) when upped to 3m1f in August and followed up on last month's handicap debut at Roscommon (3m, good to yielding; first-time cheekpieces); upped significantly in grade here but no surprise if he features.

12/1

Form: -07858 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Last success over hurdles came in a Downpatrick maiden in July 2022; has never won a handicap of any description and hasn't looked like changing that in recent starts; new blinkers need to provide a spark.
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4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Another Choice

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Last success over hurdles came in a Downpatrick maiden in July 2022; has never won a handicap of any description and hasn't looked like changing that in recent starts; new blinkers need to provide a spark.

20/1

16

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Another Choice

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Went close in the 3m5f Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse last December; out of form until running creditably over 2m6f here on Thursday; has a bit to find with third-placed Arctic Gale.

20/1

Form: -51318 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on his penultimate start (gd-yld); hit with 8lb hike and subsequently struggled at Killarney (22.5f, good); return to this track a plus but a bit to prove off current mark.
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6

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Mags Nelson

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won over C&D on his penultimate start (gd-yld); hit with 8lb hike and subsequently struggled at Killarney (22.5f, good); return to this track a plus but a bit to prove off current mark.

10/1

12

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:05 Killarney

Mags Nelson

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won over 2m5f at Tramore in May (good to yielding) and another good run at Sligo when an 11l third of 15 (3m2f, good); kept on well to win at Roscommon last time (3m, good to yielding); up 8lb but he is an improving 6yo.

6/1

1st

8

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Mags Nelson

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won over 2m5f at Tramore in May and another good run at Sligo (3m2f), for all that he was 11l off the winner; possibilities.

10/1

Form: 05-762 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, including over C&D, and her latest 0.5l second at Ballinrobe (2m6f, soft) suggested that her turn might be near again; leading chance stepped back up in trip.
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3rd

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Its Not Over Yet

11st 2lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won two 3m hurdles in 2024; some fine runs in defeat last year, but was poor on chase debut making her return at Limerick; some improvement back over hurdles at Bellewstown last time, but improvement required.

14/1

5th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Its Not Over Yet

11st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won twice over hurdles in 2024 over this trip; some fine runs in defeat last year but was poor on chase debut last time making her return; can do better back in this sphere.

8/1

4th

5

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Its Not Over Yet

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Two hurdle wins in 2024 and some good efforts in defeat last year; makes her chase debut after a break and others make more appeal.

8/1

Form: /04034 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Last won in September 2023 at Listowel (3m, yld-sft); conditions will suit here and the handicapper is giving him a real chance but he needs to settle better early on if he is to get his head back in front.
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7th

9

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Collins

C&D winner; last scored in September 2023 but back to form with a 1.25l second at Clonmel on latest; raised 3lb for that but is still 10lb below his last success; C&D form figures read 41343; leading claims.

7/2

2nd

13

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Collins

One of two for yard; last of three wins came at Listowel in 2023; fourth on both starts for this stable at this venue over 3m but beaten 31l (on heavy) and 52l (on yielding); on a dangerous mark now, however, and cheekpieces might provide a spark.

16/1

4th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Ballyglass Beauty

11st 7lb

J: Jan Ilik

T: Cian Collins

Three wins all at 3m, most recently at Listowel festival in 2023; back down to competitive mark on evidence of clear second over same trip at Limerick in October; following month in contention when brought down two out at this venue; well beaten fourth on yard debut at Clonmel.

6/1

Form: 7-8526 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Two-time Perth winner at 2m4f-3m has yet to score on home turf; finished second over 25.5f at Sligo in August but was beaten 15l; was 19.5l behind the winner at Navan on latest; down another 2lb but needs more.
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6th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

Themanintheboots

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in four starts since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

3rd

4

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

15:52 Naas

Themanintheboots

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in three starts since (one over fences); needs to bounce back to his best and others better treated.

8/1

7th

2

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Themanintheboots

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m4f here in November (heavy), his third career win over hurdles; pulled up off 10lb higher back here next time (3m1f, sft-hvy) and then well beaten in a beginners' chase at Punchestown latest; needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form: 80-207 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Kilbeggan in June but well below that level the last twice; beaten 29l on latest at Down Royal; dropped 2lb but remains 6lb above her sole success; may need more respite from the handicapper.
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10

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Bigira

10st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Ran well at Kilbeggan in June but well below that level the last twice; beaten 29l on latest at Down Royal; dropped 2lb but remains 6lb above her sole success; may need more respite from the handicapper.

11/1

7th

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Bigira

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

3m winner last summer at Wexford; back to form when second at Kilbeggan in June; has become inconsistent, tailed off at the same venue last time; hard to trust her.

17/2

Form: 20930-

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-15 but has finished in the first three on seven occasions; off since heavy defeat at Thurles in March; might need this run.
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13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €41.50
Straight Forecast €27.47
Tricast €128.04
Trifecta €213.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Quantum Quest

POSTDATA:

Mags Nelson

SPOTLIGHT:

Birmingham Alabama

TOPSPEED:

Another Choice

The Irish Sun:

Quantum Quest