14.15
YieldingThomas A. Murray Bar Roscommon Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5119.83
- 1m 7f 135y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
10/1
Form: 880-71 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 18 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Hurdle winner was well beaten off a mark of 57 on the Flat last time; up against it. |
50/1 |
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8th 5 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 6lb |
Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in August (2m, good to yielding) off 94; midfield finishes since then; well behind on the Flat at Naas last month; cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie. |
13/1 |
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14th 13 (11) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 194y |
9st 1lb |
Was well beaten in three Flat maidens in 2024; over hurdles since, winning a Kilbeggan handicap last August; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 4P797-
Last run: 181 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18 (17) |
5th Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 30y |
9st 9lb
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Third reserve; a limited maiden under both codes and this is his first Flat start for 835 days; first-time hood. |
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15th 5 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 7lb |
0-9 over hurdles; two runs this year haven't suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 80-8
Last run: 136 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
11st 7lb |
Couldn't get remotely excited about his maiden efforts but this half-brother to four winners could do better now handicapping; check the market. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 70-S48
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
11st 6lb |
Maiden winner in 2022; not his first time placed in a handicap when a close fourth at Tramore (2m) and suffered some interference last time; could go well, though good ground seems to suit him best. |
12/1 |
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8th 7 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Hasn't added to his maiden hurdle win in 2022 but ran a cracker on second start this term when a running on fourth at Tramore (2m); this longer trip will suit better and he could run well. |
9/2 |
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4th 5 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in 2022, best handicap form has been at Galway; clipped heels and slipped up at Killarney last month on first run after a break; big price then, plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 3/2/P/ D
Last run: 697 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
10st 13lb |
Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life this season, especially on latest when runner-up of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); each-way possibilities from the same mark. |
7/1 |
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2nd 9 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
10st 13lb |
Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles last month, never threatened; more like it when 8l fourth of 11 at Gowran last time. |
7/1 |
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4th 11 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
10st 3lb |
Veteran's sole win came over C&D in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles recently, never threatened. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 7/40-3 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Flat maiden scored sole hurdle success at Clonmel (2m1f) almost a year ago; best run since when a close fourth at Gowran last time; up 1lb and a player. |
11/2 |
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4th 6 |
2nd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 40y |
11st 8lb |
Won a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Clonmel almost a year ago; only five runs since; faded behind Mother Ship at Navan last month; should strip fitter but has a bit to find. |
12/1 |
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8th 6 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Landed a 2m Clonmel handicap hurdle last year off 2lb lower; disappointing favourite at the same venue when last seen in April; others preferred. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 04-109
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 5 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Down Royal handicap hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good) is 0-5 chasing, encouraging Thurles debut effort yet to be built on, unseating at the first over today's C&D last month; may yet improve but opposable for now. |
9/1 |
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7 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Second runner for yard; hurdle winner made a decent chase debut last year but not as good after; well beaten on return but is capable of better. |
14/1 |
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7th 4 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
11st 9lb |
Good ground hurdles winner shaped with mild promise on chase debut in Thurles beginners' (18.5f, good to yielding) in October; pulled up and tailed off next two starts on heavy; of interest if the ground has good in the description. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 58-265
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Losing run stretches back to April 2022 on the Flat and winless over flights; good second on the Flat at Tramore in July but well beaten since. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 930-34
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 9 (13) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
9st 6lb |
Dual-purpose winner whose last win came over C&D at this meeting last year; some decent hurdle runs since but latest Flat runs weren't so good; can do better getting back on soft ground. |
12/1 |
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6th 11 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Both Flat wins last season were gained on soft ground; tailed off at the Curragh in May; no impression over hurdles last time; not one of the stronger contenders. |
14/1 |
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8th 8 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 1lb |
Two-time Flat winner; 1-18 over hurdles but that win came in August 2023; remains 1lb above that sole success and ordinary effort on the level on return from break on latest; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 57-693
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 10 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
10st 1lb |
Flat winner extended record over hurdles to 0-17 at Punchestown four days ago but wasn't disgraced; went close in lower grade at Tramore in August off 1lb lower; each-way claims with a reproduction of that. |
17/2 |
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6th 17 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 46y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time Flat winner, 0-16 over hurdles; good run at Tramore on penultimate start; down the field at Roscommon; others preferred |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 6070
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y |
11st 8lb |
Some promise in maidens and readily got off the mark on second handicap start at Roscommon three days ago; carries a 7lb penalty and steps up 4f in trip but could well shoulder that if staying. |
11/4 |
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12 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
10st 12lb |
No closer than 20l in maidens and was tailed off on handicap debut at Cork when 33-1. |
33/1 |
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14th 8 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 20y |
11st 0lb |
Not a bad debut effort at Ballinrobe on debut; has failed to build on that in two subsequent outings; first handicap now. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 0-4464
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 9lb |
Consistent and holding form well enough in handicaps; beaten around 6l off this mark the last twice, at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained); step back up to this trip should suit; in the mix again. |
5/1 |
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4th 12 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him. |
11/2 |
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4th 10 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 170y |
10st 3lb |
Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: -U0204
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 180y |
10st 4lb |
Two wins on the Flat but 0-16 over hurdles; good effort when third of 24 at Navan in November (2m, heavy); pulled up next time at Fairyhouse; fell and tailed off in two runs this term so others have more persuasive recent form; declared for 6.20 at Sligo on Thursday. |
33/1 |
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13th 15 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 5lb |
Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive. |
18/1 |
16/1
Form: 40007/
Last run: 561 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
10st 4lb |
2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle winner in July; decent efforts from the front over similar distances in handicap hurdles at Navan and Bellewstown last twice; goes chasing now over this much longer trip; hard to know what to expect. |
10/1 |
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7th 14 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Won in good style at Wexford in July; has come up short off revised mark since, but a better effort at Bellewstown latest; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 0080-0
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
10st 2lb |
Nothing positive to report since sent into handicaps and others are much preferred. |
33/1 |
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12th 16 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed. |
33/1 |
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12th 14 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Poor form in maiden hurdles and hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdle starts recently. |
50/1 |
Form: 5-0700
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
11st 0lb |
Much improved off lowly mark to win over 2m3f at Navan last month and followed up off 7lb higher at Gowran when made much more use of, fending off challengers over 2m4f; up another 6lb and upped in trip so more needed on what is likely to be softer ground. |
11/2 |
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1st 17 |
2nd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 40y |
10st 8lb |
Came with a withering run from the back of the field to land a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Navan last month; up 7lb for that but could be on the upgrade; ran well in a soft ground bumper two years ago. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €201.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €63.98 |
| Tricast | €337.73 |
| Trifecta | €476.50 |
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