May 22 / 18.25 Roscommon

18.25

Good To Yielding

Dick Mulvanney Supporting Roscommon Racecourse Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 0m 7f 100y
  • 18 runners
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Dick Mulvanney Supporting Roscommon Racecourse Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.80
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 000-79

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has finished in mid-field in two handicap outings; needs to find extra.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

2nd
3 (10)
Atbay

16/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 0498-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't have the pace to challenge but not a bad effort dropped to a sprint trip at Navan last time; could get into the frame back over seven.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

never better than midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out

66/1

12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

midfield

66/1

14th

11

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

16-race maiden; sent off favourite when runner-up at Roscommon in May but modest efforts thrice since including yard bow latest; first-time visor.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 600-85

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
A 40-race maiden; some encouragement from his effort over 1m at Gowran last time but others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 0-7632

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Getting there slowly and followed a good run at Dundalk when touched off late after wandering slightly at Cork; good draw here and progressing well enough to have a big chance off a 1lb higher mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Martin

upset in stalls, lost many lengths start, detached in rear, joined main group 3f out, kept on, never dangerous

5/1

Form: 8360-2

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner for Nigel Tinkler, four of those coming over 6f; finished well when second in a Sligo claimer last week and one of the ones to beat here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

18

(21)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Singe Anglais

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

midfield

18/1

11th

11

(13)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Singe Anglais

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

Five-time turf winner on a lengthy losing run; not beaten far in any of his starts this year at a variety of trips; can go well again but others have more pressing claims.

11/1

7th

17

(21)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Singe Anglais

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

held up in rear

8/1

8/1

Form: 600330

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 31-race maiden; solid efforts in a pair of sprint handicaps on soft ground at Navan and Sligo before a poor effort back at Sligo nine days ago; effective over 7f in Britain and could well get into the shake-up here at his best.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Sin E Shekells

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

Rank outsider with a lowly mark and cannot be fancied.

200/1

18th

20

(3)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Sin E Shekells

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

41-race maiden has run poorly in recent starts and makes no appeal from 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

15th

16

(9)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Sin E Shekells

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J G Murray

anticipated start, hit stall, jockey lost irons, towards rear

33/1

14/1

Form: 807/6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort on his handicap debut at Naas last month; back in trip and better ground could well suit; hood and tongue-tie tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21

(20)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Thunder Canyon

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

prominent

40/1

13

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

Eight-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over C&D last time; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

14th

13

(5)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, towards rear

20/1

8th
7 (12)
Blue Wood

4/1

Form: 60/731

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the 13th attempt when prevailing by a nose at Dundalk last month; up 4lb and every chance that he could go close here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

Form: 764-56

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 16-race maiden and shown very little in trio of starts for new yard; wears first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

16th

16

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

20:05 Fairyhouse

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

led narrowly

8/1

9th

8

(13)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home.

10/1

Form: -60756

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Last won off 50 in a Dundalk handicap in November; consistent enough since and capable of being thereabouts although his form on turf does not stack up quite as well.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

11

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

3-41, though all three wins have been here; however, needs to find something on his recent efforts.

14/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maestro Stick

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual C&D winner; latest win came over 6f here in claiming company in March but hasn't managed to get competitive since.

20/1

20/1

Form: 34-979

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both wins gained at Leopardstown, the most recent in July 2020 off a mark of 62; a couple of good runs at Dundalk in November gives some hope here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(3)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:30 Bellewstown

Airgead

9st 0lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Won his third race when scoring at Dundalk last winter before a series of lesser runs; not a bad effort on return at Leopardstown and can improve from that.

14/1

9th

10

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 33y

17:15 Leopardstown

Airgead

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Dual course winner who got his head back in front from the basement mark at Dundalk (1m) in November; five-month absence is a concern and might need a furlong further than this these days.

10/1

13th

11

(9)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Airgead

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Gained first win since 2020 in a 1m handicap at this venue in November; well held last three starts.

20/1

40/1

Form: 3500-0

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has struggled since leaving Roger Varian; best form is at 6f on AW; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Laytown

Kratos

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Only beaten just over a length when fourth over this trip at Down Royal in June and that run would give him claims; never involved last couple of outings over 1m.

12/1

13th

14

(15)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

Kratos

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

25/1

7/1

Form: 544-04

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Did some good late work on her second run back when a solid fourth in a 1m Gowran handicap last time; effective over 7f too and well capable of getting involved here off this mark, despite still being winless.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(3)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pallasmore Lass

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

7th

12

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pallasmore Lass

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

29-race maiden and both AW efforts have been below par; bit to prove at present.

12/1

Form: 768000

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Went up 13lb for two Dundalk wins late last year; not a trace of that form on turf this spring; others make much more appeal.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

16:10 Bellewstown

Leclerc

9st 5lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third reserve; lost his way this term.

11th

10

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Leclerc

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

25/1

13th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Leclerc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

33/1

33/1

Form: 090

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Handicapped on his run against Party Central in a Gowran maiden last month; hard to assess and no surprise if he was better than his mark but best watched.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

17:48 Roscommon

Akaabir

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Speedily-bred but shaped like he wanted further when beaten 19l by older rivals in decent Listowel maiden a week ago; won't need to improve much to contend for in-form yard/jockey.

12/1

7th

15

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Akaabir

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, pushed along after 3 out, kept on from 2 out

66/1

17

(18)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Gowran Park

Akaabir

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; mild promise in C&D maiden last month but beaten long way in similar contest latest; hard to fancy on handicap debut; unplaced at Roscommon on Monday.

OUR TIP

Form: 006-80 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
First reserve; rated 83 at one stage in Britain but nowhere near that level now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

(11)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Angel Palanas

9st 0lb

J: Dean Curran

T: Muredach Kelly

First reserve; rated 83 at one stage in Britain but nowhere near that level now.

16th

16

(14)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Angel Palanas

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Muredach Kelly

prominent, pushed along halfway, weakening when ridden and no impression over 2f out

20/1

8th

11

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Palanas

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Muredach Kelly

in touch with leaders, ridden from 3f out, no extra when hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 4-7657

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; not a bad run in a Sligo claimer last week but more needed; cheekpieces tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

Form: 07650-

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; three time winner for Clive Cox but on a steep decline; off since August.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Pinball Wizard

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for yard; six-time winner in Britain; only glimpses of peak form since second in a claimer early last season, including third over C&D off 9lb higher; seventh of 16 over 1m at Gowran on seasonal debut; place chance.

9/1

7th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Pinball Wizard

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

A winner of six races when trained in Britain but failed to hit the frame for this stable last season; on a dangerous mark but lacks a run and likely best watched.

22/1

Non-runners

Angel Palanas, Hurricane Helen, Pinball Wizard

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €283.30
Straight Forecast €193.74
Tricast €1895.51
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Singe Anglais

POSTDATA:

Designer Cailin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pallasmore Lass

The Irish Sun:

Singe Anglais