August 15 / 19.30 Roscommon

19.30

Good

Londis Roscommon Handicap

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 0m 7f 80y
  • 8 runners
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Londis Roscommon Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -27227

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied in a thriller at Limerick on penultimate start; solid run from a poor draw in a competitive heat at Galway 20- days ago behind Dunum (Shawaamekh 2nd); yet to win beyond 6f, and not entirely convinced 7f is his optimum, but entitled to be right in the firing line.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

2nd
1 (5)
Verhoyen

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 160447

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
40's, dwelt leaving the gates at Galway but recovered quickly to sit second before leading turning for home; only weakened in the closing stages, that over and extended 1m; first-time visitor here, but a nice blend of speed and stamina and riders 7lb claim heightens interest in him here; definite shout.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

6/1

Form: 410140 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sligo 6f auction winner in June, shade unlucky when a close fourth behind Dairerin at Limerick, before suffering a wider margin of defeat when slowly away and a beaten favourite behind the same rival at the Galway festival three weeks ago; sporting chance.
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7th

7

(16)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Band Width

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

raced freely, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

13/2

2nd

9

(6)

27th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Cork

Band Width

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A Oliver

held up in midfield, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, made strong challenge when ridden inside final furlong, disputed lead towards finish, headed post

4/1

1st

8

(3)

13th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 200y

14:35 Punchestown

Band Width

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A Oliver

prominent on outer, carried left after 2f, went second going okay under 2f out, pushed along to challenge inside final furlong, ridden to lead and kept on well inside final 110yds

3/1

Form: -57150

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe winner three starts back was a beaten market leader at Killarney before struggling at Galway; poor draw (20) on the latter occasion, and forced wide 2f out before fading, so probably best to draw a line through that effort; has the plum box in one here and is far from overlooked.
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1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

Form: 175-29 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beat Earls (gave 4lb) 2.5l when winning at Listowel last year; bright start to the season when second at Fairyhouse in early July before posting a much lower effort when down the field at Naas 26 days ago; C&D winner capable of giving them a scare all the same.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 954966

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
5f/6f winner (33 starts in all) has not looked quite as effective over today's trip, although held his own in competitive heats at Curragh, and more so at Galway last twice when catching the eye after encountering some traffic problems.
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9th

8

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

The Blue Panther

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Fifth career win when revelling in the mud at Listowel (7f, heavy) last September; out of form in two runs this season.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -19322

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner backed up his Naas second with another cracking effort when runner-up at Galway 20 days ago; raised another 3lb and now 10lb higher than when winning on first start of the season, but clearly enjoying life and another big run looks on the cards.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 100-26 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Curragh maiden last year; seems to be approaching a mark on latest evidence off which he could shake them up, and potential to step up another notch here on what is only his third start of the season; won't be far away.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

Non-runners

Heavenly Power

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Payout
Exacta €36.40
Straight Forecast €41.86
Tricast €117.04
Trifecta €102.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Verhoyen

RP Ratings (IRE):

Heavenly Power

POSTDATA:

Earls

The Irish Sun:

Shawaamekh

TOPSPEED:

Verhoyen