October 14 / 15.05 Roscommon

15.05

Soft

Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 15 runners
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Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form: 239458 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 34 starts but still appeals more than most in a race of modest standard; this season's form has included a C&D second and he is suited by soft ground.
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13th

4

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Breezy Zoff

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner had Asisaid 1.75l behind when landing a Roscommon handicap on latest (7.5f, soft); up 8lb for that win to 64 but was third in this race last October off 65 so she can be competitive again if in the same form; should go well.

13/2

1st

6

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Breezy Zoff

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Only one win from 34 starts but still appeals more than most in a race of modest standard; this season's form has included a C&D second and he is suited by soft ground.

6/1

8th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Breezy Zoff

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, outpaced over 1f out

6/1

Form: 0-7546 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice on testing ground last season; fair fourth at Killarney in August and could feature after pleasing run on stable debut at Galway last month.
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10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

Form: 353441

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Turns out four days after a comfortable win over 1m at Thurles; obvious chance despite 7lb penalty since he is still operating at level below his AW rating; most of his best turf form has been on good (unsurprising given his good Dundalk record) but he won on soft at Killarney in 2022.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: 008903

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-15, took a step in the right direction when third of 18 at Navan last week; worth considering.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -08595

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice last autumn during a spell marked by consistency; suited by soft ground; needs to improve on recent form, mid-field last twice.
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15

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 10lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

5th

9

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who hasn't won since 2023 and never been this far (tried over 6f-1m2f by his current trainer); one of his better efforts from 6lb out of the weights at Windsor ten days ago, but is 6lb wrong again under Ruby Criscuolo (0-2 this far).

8/1

3rd

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Winless since October 2023; placed twice on AW in January but it has been a struggle more recently; 6lb out of the handicap and others are safer.

25/1

Form: 8/08/5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest form in 2022, including over hurdles; off for more than two years before an encouraging recent run at Dundalk; could go well.
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13th

9

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Thegooseiscooked

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Belatedly came good last year with a string of placed efforts and a win over 9.5f here (beating Skib Gold); not as effective over longer trips after and has been off since falling over hurdles in October.

12/1

15

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Thegooseiscooked

10st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Won a low-grade Flat handicap at Gowran in August and fourth at Down Royal last time; the last of her five modest hurdle runs was nearly three years ago; still, can't be ruled out.

14/1

Form: 7-0070

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden form for Dermot Weld last season; regressive this year; much reduced mark but no sign she can exploit it; big price when in rear at Down Royal a fortnight ago.
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7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.

8/1

6th

10

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Added to her two 6f wins here when taking a C&D handicap last time by a neck; up 5lb for that win, and has never won from a mark this high; should give a good account of herself all the same; declared for the 2.08 here on Wednesday.

6/1

50/1

Form: 7-6980

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Never better than sixth in 21 races; absent since tailed off at Leopardstown in April; can be ruled out.
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4th

1

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Man Is King

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Flood

Gained his first win on turf when landing a handicap at Bath (1m, good) this month and followed up there over 1m2f (firm; made all) six days ago; holds good claims dropping back in trip under a 4lb penalty but any rain probably won't be ideal.

5/2

1st

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Man Is King

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Flood

Record is only 2-52 but he gained the latest success in comfortable fashion at Bath (1m, good) last week and warrants respect under 4lb penalty; recorded the other win over 1m2f (on AW).

9/4

10/1

Form: 733509

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; has been placed nine times most recently four starts ago, others preferred despite the booking of Colin Keane.
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11th

7

(10)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian Murray

22-race maiden; okay run in claimer here last month and switched yards since; opposable.

20/1

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

21-race maiden; staying fifth in a C&D handicap in late November when last seen; respected.

11/1

4th

13

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lauroline

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, kept on well inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish

11/1

Form: 304608

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Early-season winner at Sligo and now back on the same mark, modest form last three starts; trainer possibly has a better chance with Asisaid.
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9th

6

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

bumped start, switched left soon after start, in rear

12/1

10th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

7/1

14/1

Form: 807068

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Best effort when sixth at Dundalk on penultimate start; plenty of improvement needed from recent Bellewstown run.
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8

(14)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Sayfa Fad

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Came from well back to collect over 1m at Bellewstown (good to yielding); 7lb higher now but a wide draw made life difficult at Dundalk last time.

12/1

7th

8

(15)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sayfa Fad

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Runner-up at Leopardstown in the spring and returned from a break to score at first attempt for new yard, coming from well back over this trip at Bellewstown last month; 7lb rise but could have more to offer and wide draw may not be such a negative under hold-up tactics.

11/2

1st

9

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Sayfa Fad

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Career-best when second over 1m1f at Leopardstown in April in first-time blinkers; well below that form in similar contest latest and now debuts for new yard.

8/1

50/1

Form: 07000

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Last of 11 on handicap debut at Naas in July, only one behind her at Navan last month.
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12th

10

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Time Out

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Last of 11 on handicap debut at Naas in July, only one behind her at Navan last month.

50/1

16th

16

(21)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Time Out

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Ordinary form in maidens; 33-1 when last of 11 on handicap debut at Naas in July; seems safe to rule out.

33/1

11th

5

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:40 Naas

Time Out

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Has been getting a little closer in each maiden start; related to middle-distance winners and steps back up in trip for handicap debut.

16/1

16/1

Form: 090976

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Never better than sixth in nine outings; not beaten far in that position at Bellewstown; others have stronger claims.
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7th

5

(1)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Inconsistent filly but she had an excuse when upped to 1m6f last week and that was after a brave win over C&D (classified event) seven days earlier; still unexposed on AW and has possibilities if she can recapture that penultimate form; visor is removed and blinkers are now tried.

4/1

7

(3)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish filly who advanced her form (in a first-time visor) on just her second run for current yard when landing 9.5f classified event here a week ago; she's a big player under a 5lb penalty with this longer trip also a likely plus.

5/2

20/1

Form: 0-0000

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Sligo win last season came out of the blue; never closer than tenth since then; very hard to make a case for her.
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14th

7

(14)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Kami

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sligo win last season came out of the blue; never closer than tenth since then; very hard to make a case for her.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Kami

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won over 6f at Sligo last year but very poor form since; back from a break and not sure to stay.

40/1

50/1

Form: 00800

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a single rival in her two handicap attempts; new headgear tried.
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15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Its A Gamble

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brian Nolan

Has failed to beat a single rival in her two handicap attempts; new headgear tried.

50/1

25th

27

(26)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Its A Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Brian Nolan

towards rear

100/1

14

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Its A Gamble

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Brian Nolan

Best effort in maidens came when beaten 11l at Limerick; ran poorly on handicap bow in first-time hood which is discarded; may need more time and is 2lb wrong.

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast €28.01
Tricast €104.96

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skontonovski

The Irish Sun:

Asisaid

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Breezy Zoff

POSTDATA:

Skontonovski