May 11 / 18.23 Roscommon

18.23

Good

Athlone Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 14 runners
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Athlone Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 27-053

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-10 but has improved for each run this season; beaten 1.75l when third of 10 at Gowran latest (7f, soft); this trip should suit on that evidence but good ground is a query.
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10th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Cisterna

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Unplaced in four starts since making the breakthrough over C&D in June; only 1lb higher now and can't be ruled out.

14/1

8th

10

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Cisterna

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Roscommon winner on good ground with just okay form since off 5lb higher; bit to find with Jp's Express on latest Fairyhouse run. although has been dropped 2lb.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Cisterna

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

1-14, the win coming over 7.5f at Roscommon in May (good, 5lb lower); middling efforts at the Curragh and Cork since and he's hard to trust on overall form.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 3-79

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Close third on debut at Galway (7f, soft) last September; nowhere near that level in two runs this year but could do better now tackling a handicap for the first time, especially if the market speaks in her favour.
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9th

10

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Girl Bear

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jack Foley

Good run on her handicap debut at Roscommon but no luck in running both starts since, lots to find with Motta Alta on latest Galway effort.

16/1

8th

10

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Girl Bear

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Jack Foley

Good run on her handicap debut at Roscommon and go no run when mid-division over 6f at Fairyhouse since; plum draw for a filly likely to go forward and certainly respected.

12/1

12/1

Form: 07099-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No impact in first two handicaps over 7f at Dundalk last year; up in trip and tongue tie goes on; others make more appeal.
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11th

3

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:10 Killarney

Wicklow Gap

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two less encouraging runs since starting the season brightly with a fourth placing at Roscommon; testing ground probably the issue at Leopardstown; less easy to overlook his Bellewstown failure behind Cause I Like You, Stonyfalls and Beau Army then.

10/1

9th

1

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Wicklow Gap

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Penultimate Roscommon run his best yet, good fourth after not clear run in first-time tongue-tie; wide draw and testing ground valid excuses for poor effort at Leopardstown; better run expected here.

14/1

12th

14

(16)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Wicklow Gap

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Last month's Roscommon run his best yet, good fourth after not clear run in first-time tongue-tie; claims if overcoming this wide draw.

15/2

Form: 231-20

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at Dundalk (7f) in December; good run in Gowran claimer (1m, soft) on seasonal return but below best in Naas handicap latest (6f, good); this trip more suitable.
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13th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner went close off 1lb higher at Navan in July (6f, good); bounced back from a poor run at Galway when a 1.75l fourth over C&D last week (1.75l behind Rosato); 4lb better off with that rival now; has form on soft; in the mix again.

8/1

4th

19

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has run well in defeat at times; below best over 7f at Galway on latest but fine run on penultimate start over 6f at Navan (Poweraccclaim 1.25l behind); thereabouts if repeating that.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Coincidental Glory

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has come into a decent level of form on his last two starts; his recent second at Navan franked by the winner at Leopardstown subsequently; should not be far away.

10/1

Form: 58-6

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; just minor promise in three maidens at 5f-7f; not obviously well treated and best watched here unless the market speaks.
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10th

6

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Merry Blacksmith

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Too keen and didn't get home on recent handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); lightly raced and could still have more to offer, if settling.

12/1

8th

7

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:23 Roscommon

Merry Blacksmith

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Handicap debutante; just minor promise in three maidens at 5f-7f; not obviously well treated and best watched here unless the market speaks.

10/1

6th

9

(12)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Cork

Merry Blacksmith

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Never figured in maidens at Listowel (7f, heavy) and Navan (6f, soft) last year; will qualify for handicaps after this.

22/1

Form: 0518-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Dundalk claimer on penultimate; never better than midfield on stable and handicap debut back there latest; ran poorly sole previous start on turf; others preferred.
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2nd

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Dont Get Me Wrong

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gerard O’Leary

Joined this yard after winning a Dundalk claimer (7f, AW) in November but he's been uncompetitive in three subsequent handicaps, including at Roscommon (10.5f, good) in June; stable looks to have much stronger chances with Femme Beauty but he sports a new headgear combination so watch the market.

20/1

7th

9

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:00 Roscommon

Dont Get Me Wrong

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW claimer winner at 7f last November; stayed on late when ninth of 14 over 7.5f (good) here on seasonal return and handicap debut last month, beaten 7.5l; not bred for this far, but worth a go at this trip on the evidence of that last run; could outrun likely odds.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; minor promise in maidens at 7f-1m; potential improver; market check advised.
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1st

10

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Zermatt Star

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fair ex-Irish maiden; made a positive start for new yard with fourth in 1m Hamilton handicap in July but beat only one at Southwell (1m) last month; cheekpieces go on for the first time now.

33/1

10th

9

(11)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Zermatt Star

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

No progress in four runs for Jessica Harrington and was only fourth of five on her stable debut at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last month; dropped another 2lb but she needs to raise her game on this switch to AW.

20/1

4th

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Zermatt Star

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Encouraging debut for Jessica Harrington at Punchestown (1m, good to yielding) last September; however, her form went the wrong way across her next three starts and she was sold for 2,200gns last month; needs to turn things around on her stable debut.

12/1

18/1

Form: 56-8

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; weakened late in all three maidens at 7f-1m; opening mark doesn't look overly generous; watch unless money comes.
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12th

8

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:23 Roscommon

Gold Inn

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Handicap debutante; weakened late in all three maidens at 7f-1m; opening mark doesn't look overly generous; watch unless money comes.

18/1

8th

12

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:17 Bellewstown

Gold Inn

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran out of steam in closing stages both times Dundalk over 7f; bred for sprint trips but stable in fine fettle at present; market can guide on turf debut.

14/1

12

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Gold Inn

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Inns Of Court filly is first foal of an unraced half-sister to winners Dig Two (Listed-placed 5f-7f inc 2yo), That's For Sure (6f 2yo) and Parr Fire (5f 2yo); market best guide on debut.

14/1

33/1

Form: 009-00

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No signs of winning potential in maidens or first two handicaps; mark sliding but hard to fancy; tongue tie and cheekpieces now tried.
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14th

14

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:23 Roscommon

Moonlight Molly

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: J G Coogan

No signs of winning potential in maidens or first two handicaps; mark sliding but hard to fancy; tongue tie and cheekpieces now tried.

33/1

12th

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Moonlight Molly

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: J G Coogan

Out of her depth in maidens last year; mid-field at Leopardstown ten days ago on handicap debut; needs to find extra.

16/1

10th

13

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Moonlight Molly

9st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: J G Coogan

Out of her depth in maidens last year; no apparent chance but good 7lb claimer booked.

25/1

Form: 785341

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

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Form: 48-4

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

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Form: 900

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

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Form: -00060

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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Form: 708

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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Payout
Exacta €19.80
Straight Forecast €21.44
Tricast €468.10
Trifecta €534.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Baby Zou

The Irish Sun:

Zermatt Star

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