August 29 / 17.30 Roscommon

17.30

Good

RoscommonRacecourse.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £7684.87
  • 0m 7f 54y
  • 15 runners
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RoscommonRacecourse.ie Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 272271 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable this season; second on three occasions and C&D winner two weeks ago with Is That Love and Imposing Supreme among his victims; could feature again off 4lb higher.
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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

16th

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Earls

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran has won 11 races; sole success last year came off 76 at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); beaten 20l on seasonal return over 1m last time (soft to heavy); others preferred.

40/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 028-05 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Useful form in the second half of last season; Galway fifth on his second outing of the season provides some encouragement, since he had Earls and Drombeg Duke behind in that event.
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13th

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Course specialist won on successive days at last September's festival (7f/1m on heavy); well beaten on return; opposable at present.

10/1

8th

3

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Dragon Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Max Popan

T: P F O’Donnell

Seven-time winner at 7f/1m, last three wins coming at Listowel on soft/heavy; has tended to need his comeback run so probably best watched here on ground on the quick side.

16/1

18

(18)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Third reserve; roared back to top form on heavy ground at Listowel last week, winning over 1m then following up over 7f under a 7lb penalty; career high mark of 82 may scupper hat-trick bid.

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -41238 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five career wins; in good form last autumn and again this season; won at Bellewstown in April and placed on his next two starts; out of the money at Galway but not beaten far; solid each-way chance on overall form.
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23th

28

(25)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Cork

Drombeg Duke

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

raced near side, prominent

11th

5

(1)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:40 Killarney

Drombeg Duke

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, weakened final furlong, eased final 110yds

11/2

14/1

Form: -20620 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Twice second over 1m at Limerick this season but looks vulnerable on overall form; last of 13 at Naas over 1m at Naas four weeks ago.
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9th

13

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Monzoon

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Monzoon

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Better record on AW (3-21) than on turf (1-33); needs to step up considerably from stable/seasonal debut at Naas last month.

20/1

OUR TIP
5th
2 (2)
Nebo

25/1

Form: 350800 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner; has struggled to find anything close to his best form since return from a spell in Bahrain during the winter; hard to fancy.
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9th

14

(1)

20th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Listowel

Nebo

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: T Hogan

pushed along briefly, soon raced in second, pressed leader when pushed along over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, lost second and weakened inside final furlong, no impression when bit short of room inside final 110yds

9/1

5th

2

(2)

29th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 54y

17:30 Roscommon

Nebo

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: T Hogan

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

11th

13

(4)

31st Jul 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Galway

Nebo

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T Hogan

never better than mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression and well held when bit short of room 1f out

16/1

Form: 0-7844 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Limerick maiden win last autumn came on heavy; ran well on good ground when fourth in a rated race at Killarney in July was having only his second handicap start when fourth at Galway; runner-up has franked the form with a Curragh maiden win.
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3rd

7

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Allihies

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has some useful Irish Flat form on his CV and is 2-6 over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton, the latter win gained in C&D handicap ten weeks ago (made all); seemed to enjoy the run of the race that day but could still have a biggger performance in him.

6/1

1st

9

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Allihies

10st 13lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Again jumped to the left but still beaten on merit in a C&D novice latest (good); no wriggle room off 7lb higher mark than for his previous three-runner Warwick handicap win, but still unexposed enough to do better.

11/2

2nd

3

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Worcester

Allihies

11st 5lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Finished behind Myristica three starts ago but has run well in two handicaps since, comfortably beating two rivals at Warwick five weeks ago; likely to improve further and looks one for the shortlist.

5/2

Form: 571504 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe winner in June; fourth of seven behind Earls over C&D a fortnight ago; 50-1 when finishing in mid-field in the Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh on Saturday; this will be a lot less demanding if he has come out of the race well.
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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

6/1

Form: 033322 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has gone up 8lb since June without winning; may have to settle for minor honours again following seconds on his handicap debut at Naas and in a Tipperary maiden.
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8th

4

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Rick Dalton

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Cian Collins

midfield, outpaced over 1f out

8/1

8th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Rick Dalton

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

0-14 on Flat but placed eight times, including when second in a five-runner 1m3f maiden at this venue last September; absent since an unplaced run over hurdles last November; fair chance at these weights if ready after a break.

13/2

Form: 75-295 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beat Earls when winning at Listowel last year; Two lesser performances since starting the season with Fairyhouse second; has bit to prove having finished fifth of seventh behind Earls here two weeks ago.
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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

20/1

Form: 130987

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner in Britain, most recent success coming over 6f at Kempton in February; out of form last four starts; best watched on Irish debut.
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14th

7

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: T J O’Mara

Dual AW winner when trained in Britain; mostly poor form on turf this year, with the exception of fair sixth over 1m at the Galway festival.

25/1

18th

5

(14)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Golden Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T J O’Mara

Three-time winner but mostly well beaten this year and the visor did nothing for him last time.

33/1

12th

5

(14)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Golden Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T J O’Mara

Is dropping down the handicap but has been beaten a long way on last two starts and the visor needs to work.

33/1

Form: 836080

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Jane Chapple-Hyam at two; fair form last season without winning; declining mark in Britain this year; in rear over 5f at the Curragh on recent Irish debut, ran poorly on only previous 7f attempt.
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12th

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Prince Of Abington

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

16/1

19th

10

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Prince Of Abington

12st 3lb

J: Erin Campbell

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.

33/1

Form: 080-25 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Excuse for Limerick run last time, when reportedly not suited by quick ground; previous second at the same venue gives him a major chance, since the head winner Magic Chegaga has backed that up with a Curragh second, a big-race success at Galway and and Group 3 second on Saturday.
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No Results Found

Form: 1-5788

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW at Dundalk last December; not at the same level in three turf starts lately; possible that drop in trip will suit.
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6th

5

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.

18/1

8th

8

(12)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

20/1

Form: 1-2323 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Dundalk maiden last October for his previous trainer; continued a sequence of placings with Racing League third at Doncaster early this month; market-springer to favouritism in Saturday's Irish Cambridgeshire; harmed his chance by racing too freely; not much time to recover.
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10th

9

(12)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thats Just Dandy

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

17th

16

(4)

10th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Leopardstown

Thats Just Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent early, squeezed out and dropped to midfield after 1f, pushed along when in touch with leaders under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out, eased final 110yds (jockey said gelding was very tight after a furlong; vet said gelding was post race normal)

8/1

1st

4

(4)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Thats Just Dandy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made challenge inside final furlong, led final strides

9/2

Form: 789-08

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Decent early-season juvenile, winner and Group 3/Listed-placed; regressive at the back-end, a trend that continued in the spring when she finished last in outings at Naas and the Curragh; down 15lb from her initial handicap mark, but needs to show a spark of revival.
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13

(7)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Missing Matron

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Has been regressive over various trips this season, though a bit better off this mark the last twice (1m-1m4f); could be involved.

12/1

5th

15

(16)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 184y

17:10 Gowran Park

Missing Matron

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders

12/1

5th

13

(9)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Navan

Missing Matron

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, close up and raced wide when pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

25/1

Non-runners

That's Just Dandy, Missing Matron

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €50.50
Straight Forecast €64.22
Tricast €453.39
Trifecta €837.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Earls

SPOTLIGHT:

Allihies

TOPSPEED:

That's Just Dandy

RP Ratings (IRE):

Dragon Of Malta

The Irish Sun:

Earls