July 08 / 18.05 Roscommon

18.05

Good

Frenchpark Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 7f 204y
  • 13 runners
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Frenchpark Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32722- BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of her six hurdles and this May's Flat form bodes well, having been close up in handicap and maiden company; one of the better options.
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1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner was a disappointing favourite on chase debut at Wexford in July after not jumping fluently when last seen; last win in this sphere came in a good ground Thurles handicap last December off 114; returned from a break with a win on the Flat in early July; chance.

4/1

4

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Wexford

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner last year on good ground (rated 121) and emerged from 156-day absence in fine form to win 1m4f Tramore Flat maiden 15 days ago, making all to beat an odds-on shot decisively; very interesting now sent chasing, handles soft.

6/4

6

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Jeaniemacaroney

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual hurdles winner last year on good ground, also fair level of form on the Flat, including runner-up in handicaps at Gowran and Clonmel over 9.5f; absent since February but entitled to be thereabouts if staying this longer trip.

100/30

6/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 17- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily won a Tramore bumper on soft ground and it was always going to be tough in a Listed race next time; brings plenty of potential to hurdling career.
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1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:15 Tramore

Caman Eileen

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd, dropped to midfield when not fluent 4th, dropped to last and struggling omitted 7th, pulled up before 2 out (usual 4 out)

4/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:15 Tramore

Caman Eileen

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd, dropped to midfield when not fluent 4th, dropped to last and struggling omitted 7th, pulled up before 2 out (usual 4 out)

4/1

3rd

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:10 Sligo

Caman Eileen

11st 5lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: W P Mullins

soon in touch with leaders, hampered by faller 3rd

100/30

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3C4-22

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat maiden; back from a break with seconds in maidens at Down Royal and Listowel, seemingly appreciating the good ground; unlikely to be far away.
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5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Pahlavi

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Finally got off the mark over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f) last May; tried chasing again last month but well below par in handicaps (up to 2m2f) at Wexford and Limerick; needs this return to hurdling to spark a resurgence.

12/1

6th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Pahlavi

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good); only second chase start on return at Wexford a fortnight ago when well beaten (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

11th

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Pahlavi

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good), absent since midfield in 2m Limerick handicap in October, having had an easy lead; only second chase start (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

Form: 0-PF6

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner at about 1m2f; not easily fancied on hurdling exploits to date.
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5th

6

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Getawiggleon

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Michael Hourigan

took keen hold, prominent, jumped slightly right and not fluent 4 out

10/1

5th

4

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:27 Naas

Getawiggleon

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Michael Hourigan

towards rear, raced in last 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

14/1

7th

9

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:03 Tramore

Getawiggleon

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Hourigan

midfield

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped out to be tailed off in a Punchestown bumper two months ago.
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6th

6

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

12:38 Cork

Pearl Of Grange

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

The best of three hurdle runs came when beaten 9l at Kilbeggan last time; needs more today but useful claimer takes off 7lb and not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 0/70P-

Last run: 280 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown nothing like enough to warrant consideration in a maiden; now blinkered.
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10th

6

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Whats Lariat Now

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Francis Casey

Not much promise over hurdles and well-beaten off 91 and 89 in last two starts in that sphere, including here over 2m6f; can only be watched on chasing debut.

33/1

15

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Whats Lariat Now

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Francis Casey

Has shaped better in maidens since the blinkers were fitted but was beaten 90l at Downpatrick this month; stable has had no winner since May 2022 and this gelding has very little chance on recent form.

33/1

13th

5

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Whats Lariat Now

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Francis Casey

Has shaped better in maidens since the blinkers went on but this mark looks demanding enough.

14/1

Form: 898-2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much improved on his debut for this yard when second at Kilbeggan (2m, good to yielding) but this could be a better maiden.
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10

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Irinas Path

11st 11lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Gordon Elliott

Twice placed in maiden hurdles in 2024; weak form last year; good enough to win a recent maiden point at Castletown-Geoghegan, but the form does not amount to much.

10/1

10

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Irinas Path

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Yet to win but has been placed twice in maidens; below form in two starts this year but may do better now tackling handicaps so the market might reveal more.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-grade Flat winner (1m2f); 200-1 for hurdling debut and ran accordingly; visor removed.
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14th

12

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Gilded Moon

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Alan Fleming

AW winner in Britain over 1m2f; placed in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer but handicap form very modest so far; difficult to recommend at this moment in time.

20/1

12

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Gilded Moon

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Alan Fleming

AW winner in Britain over 1m2f; placed in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer but handicap form very modest so far; difficult to recommend at this moment in time.

20/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
In good hands but was poor on the Flat and going the same way over hurdles; now tongue tied.
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2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

4th

1

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Market House

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning in a first-time visor at Plumpton last month but he was below his best back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, good) 13 days ago; drops back down in grade with a place chance.

9/4

6th

7

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Market House

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Running well on the AW in just a tongue-tie and has continued the good work over hurdles, finishing second (cheekpieces added) before a win 12 days ago (first-time visor); should have a part to play here.

9/2

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner during busy Flat career in France; couldn't win on the Flat for Gavin Cromwell and it's been a quiet start over hurdles for this yard.
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8th

8

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Kiwi Kiss

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Four AW Flat wins but has been well held in three maiden hurdles; however, can do better now in handicaps with first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination.

14/1

10th

4

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Kiwi Kiss

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time AW winner during busy Flat career in France; couldn't win on the Flat for Gavin Cromwell and it's been a quiet start over hurdles for this yard.

100/1

10th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Kiwi Kiss

11st 5lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Perth in May; tongue-tie retained but the hood now left off.
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11th

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Al Medix

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Finished tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Perth in May; tongue-tie retained but the hood now left off.

25/1

8th

1

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:50 Perth

Al Medix

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: S R B Crawford

100,000euros 3yo; third foal from an unraced half-sister to various winners, including the bumper/smart 2m4f-2m6f hurdler Medinas; doubly represented trainer Stuart Crawford has operated a 15% Perth strike-rate over the last five years; hood and tongue-tie on for debut; interesting.

4/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished stone-cold last in a Wexford bumper and Limerick maiden hurdle.
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16

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 2lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Nothing positive to report since sent into handicaps and others are much preferred.

33/1

12th

16

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 3lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed.

33/1

12th

14

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Takemeuptocarlow

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Poor form in maiden hurdles and hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdle starts recently.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the rear throughout when a 66-1 chance for a maiden at Cork.
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13th

12

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Tamborasi River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

In the rear throughout when a 66-1 chance for a maiden at Cork.

100/1

14th

12

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Tamborasi River

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

towards rear throughout

50/1

14th

12

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Tamborasi River

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

towards rear

50/1

Non-runners

Marcher Lord, Awakino, Mrs Tk, Jeu De Pic, Granda George, Dream Shaper

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Payout
Exacta €8.20
Straight Forecast €6.95
Trifecta €31.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jeaniemacaroney

The Irish Sun:

Caman Eileen

TOPSPEED:

Irina's Path

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jeaniemacaroney

POSTDATA:

Jeaniemacaroney