September 04 / 16.02 Roscommon

16.02

Soft

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  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 55y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -00461 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has hung in the past so first-time blinkers were probably a significant factor in his breakthrough success at Cork (7f, good) when all out at the line; has the penalty and likely competition for the lead, but respected all the same.
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13

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Rock Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

C&D winner last season, has suffered a major loss of form this term; back on basement mark and the jockey booking is a positive.

14/1

13th

11

(15)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Rock Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

pushed along briefly early, in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

33/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 038593

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
An obvious concern that she's 0-26 but responded well to this change of headgear when a close third behind Rock Dandy last week at Cork (7f, good), coming from off the pace; will need some luck if dropped in from stall 13 but needs considering.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: -99039

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Chance on his 2l third at Gowran last month but failed to build on that at Killarney; remains a maiden.
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8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

slowly away, in rear

20/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Third runner for yard; 1-23, the win coming on the sand at Laytown (7f); hasn't shown much in his most recent runs over this C&D; may have needed latest after almost a year off but would have liked to see a bit more spark; notable jockey booking but others preferred.

20/1

14th

10

(11)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

in rear

25/1

Form: -25420

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Below form over 6f last week at Naas and he's effective at that trip; runner-up over 1m there previously so not in bad form and cheekpieces replace a visor; could be better drawn.
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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

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 231734 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just four wins from 53 starts; plenty of solid runs this year including last time from a bad draw at Bellewstown; thereabouts.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

Form: 009504 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of chances now since arriving from Britain; however, was a respectable fourth last week at Bellewstown and he's down another 4lb.
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14th

14

(12)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Above It All

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Tom Dreaper

towards rear

20/1

Form: -91006 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made all in this 12 months ago under Jack Cleary off the very same mark; decent latest effort at Gowran considering he was pestered up front and should put up a bold defence.
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6th

12

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Mullacash Buzz

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Grand front-runner has won around here; runner-up three times last year and fair fourth at Dundalk on latest; blinkers added.

11/2

4th

7

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mullacash Buzz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Six-time winner (four on AW) but last win came here in 2023; never a factor in either course outing this year.

20/1

Form: 0000-7

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not shown a great deal so far and was only midfield on her Navan return; still unsure as to her best trip; cheekpieces added.
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10th

7

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Fascinating Secret

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has done little enough racing for a mare of her age; has failed to reach the first six in seven outings; prospects are not obvious.

14/1

8th

11

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Fascinating Secret

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

midfield

33/1

25/1

Form: -98807 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only win came in a British claimer when with William Haggas; tough task in another claimer last time but he's now 0-11 for this yard and has threatened only the once.
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7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

Second of two wins came at Wolverhampton in April; not beaten far in a 1m2f handicap here last month but needs a bit more.

14/1

8th

7

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Muhalhel

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Anthony McCann

prominent, challenging over 2f out, briefly led 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

8th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Muhalhel

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

Just 2-35, though his latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look, especially if there is support for him.

4/1

Form: 00-700

Last run: 185 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Is 0-8 and yet to genuinely threaten in handicaps; has been gelded but lacks a recent run and others appeal more.
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10th

15

(2)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Barneys Joy

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders

16/1

10th

11

(13)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barneys Joy

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & Tracey Collins

Modest enough handicap form; coming down the handicap but looks like he needs to come down a bit more.

20/1

12th

13

(16)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Barneys Joy

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford

Six-race maiden; beaten roughly 4l over 7f here last time; has a wider draw this time and probably high enough in the weights.

16/1

Form: 475065 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but thereabouts in his last couple of runs, going down by only a length last time at Leopardstown (7f, good); had a 7lb claimer on then but he's well handicapped and Chris Hayes knows him well.
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22

(20)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Gegenpressing

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that.

9/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Gegenpressing

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.

100/30

5th

9

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Gegenpressing

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mid-field in four starts after winning at Sligo last May, his fifth win of a 58-race career; has a bit to find with Happy Henry (second), Alnofoor (fifth) and Distillate (sixth) on running over C&D last October.

12/1

Form: 6680-

Last run: 367 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens but after leading she dropped right away when 18-1 for handicap debut at Down Royal (7f) a year ago; dropped 8lb.
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7th

13

(7)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Madakasham Jam

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

midfield

66/1

10th

8

(12)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Down Royal

Madakasham Jam

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Not a bad run when seventh of 18 at the Curragh on Saturday; two moderate handicap runs before that.

20/1

7th

16

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Madakasham Jam

8st 11lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Jack W Davison

prominent against far rail, weakened inside final furlong

40/1

Form: 962500

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to Ireland; now with a new trainer but opposable on recent form.
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13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

14th
16 (17)
Saffronandblue

Form: 088

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First reserve; beaten double-digit lengths in his maidens (1m-1m2f) and probably best watched over this shorter trip on handicap debut.
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18

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:22 Fairyhouse

Saffronandblue

10st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Dual Flat winner ran well in that sphere at the Curragh last month; hasn't shown a lot in four hurdle starts including a handicap.

28/1

18

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:22 Fairyhouse

Saffronandblue

10st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Dual Flat winner ran well in that sphere at the Curragh last month; hasn't shown a lot in four hurdle starts including a handicap.

28/1

4th

17

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Saffronandblue

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Martin Brassil

Two-time Flat winner, winning back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown and Sligo last spring; hurdles campaign this season has been fruitless; returns to the Flat from a workable mark so market watch advised.

18/1

Non-runners

Hale Bopp, Born Invincible, Catherine Chroi, Kratos

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Payout
Exacta €33.40
Straight Forecast €18.47
Tricast €204.91
Trifecta €874.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gegenpressing

POSTDATA:

Above It All

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallasmore Lass

The Irish Sun:

Gegenpressing