August 29 / 19.00 Roscommon

19.00

Good

Oran Handicap

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 1m 3f 182y
  • 18 runners
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Oran Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
3 (10)
Disco Boots

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-7772

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Stayed 1m2f well at Sligo latest, all but winning; maiden win was over 1m last year; still not sure this trip will suit (doubtful on pedigree).
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7th

4

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:20 Roscommon

Disco Boots

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, no extra 1f out

14/1

8th

2

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Disco Boots

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

Shot up the handicap after winning by 4l at Roscommon last summer over this trip; hasn't been near that form in three starts since and is still 8lb above that mark.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

16:55 Sligo

Disco Boots

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won her second race when taking a 1m4f Roscommon handicap last summer but well held twice afterwards, stiff task in Listed company second occasion; seemingly has a bit to find off this mark.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 25-834

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden has no chance unless he stays and that far from certain but mark fair; stable continues in great form.
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5th

7

(12)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Adonis

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, carried head awkwardly from under 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never on terms

9/2

4th

6

(17)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

17:30 Down Royal

Adonis

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway going okay on near side of group from over 3f out, keeping on when pushed along over 2f out, in touch with leaders when ridden under 2f out, no extra final 110yds

15/2

2nd

8

(2)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

19:00 Roscommon

Adonis

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon pressed leaders, close up when ridden over 2f out, went second but held over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 564254

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
At once frustrating and reliable, maiden usually runs to RPRs in 80s (good or faster); handicap debut.
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9th

7

(10)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Some creditable efforts over 2m this year and he wasn't far behind Red Flyer in a Class 2 over C&D (sixth of 13) last time; his losing run is mounting up but he's edging down the weights and could go well on this drop back in grade.

14/1

6th

13

(7)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

pushed along soon after start, towards rear after 2f

16/1

3rd

5

(4)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

First Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

16/1

Form: 084/40

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No great shakes hurdling but far from disgraced at 50s at Killarney over about this trip; 40s, flopped on soft at Galway.
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11th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sootability

9st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, pushed along 3f out, no impression under 2f out

10/1

4th

10

(13)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

19:00 Roscommon

Sootability

9st 8lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, bumped after 2f, towards rear of midfield halfway, headway when bit short of room on inner 3f out, ridden from over 2f out, keeping on when switched left over 1f out, ran on and went fourth inside final 110yds

50/1

13th

20

(17)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 180y

17:20 Galway

Sootability

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, ridden and weakened from 2f out

Form: 546502 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Fairly reliable and did little wrong here last time (almost made all behind Firstman) but this is a good deal more competitive so likely a place bet if anything.
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1

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Magnetic North

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Was gaining a 12th win (five in claimers) on the Flat when taking Ballinrobe handicap last month in some style under today's rider; two days later folded quite tamely once headed over shorter trip at Naas, that race may have come too soon; veteran respected.

5/2

4

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Magnetic North

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good); declared to run in 7.50 Ballinrobe on Monday.

11/1

1st

11

(16)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Magnetic North

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good).

16/1

10/1

Form: 754335

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Another consistent maiden, blinkers replace cheekpieces now; Lee back on board and definite chance; eye-catching third sole handicap start.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

War Correspondent

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Decent form over fences last autumn, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; pulled up in a race of this type over hurdles at Tramore last month; better when fourth off his higher chase mark at this venue on latest; hard to win with.

6/1

4th

1

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

War Correspondent

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual-purpose sort showed decent form over fences last autumn, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; not an easy horse to win with and has to rebound now after a failure over hurdles at Tramore.

16/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

War Correspondent

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual-purpose sort showed his best form last autumn over fences, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; rated 10lb less over hurdles but can be involved if ready enough on return.

6/1

Form: 9256-3

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promising maiden in Britain before 10s, ran blinder at Galway stepped up to 1m4f; winner 21lb higher now; only one horse rated above 60 in that so this much tougher but chance.
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7th

3

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Libby

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-5 over fences and 0-24 overall but has posted two pretty good efforts to finish third in a visor this month, latterly at Perth (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; major player if judged on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Perth

Libby

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

soon raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, lost ground approaching last, lost second inside final 110yds

7/2

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Perth

Libby

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish, longstanding maiden who fared better at Sedgefield last Friday (first-time visor; has worn cheekpieces) despite again not jumping well; this mark should be within range when she puts in a decent round.

7/2

6/1

Form: 3886

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Top yard and very well-bred; interesting she perseveres in handicaps, and Galway sixth (non-stayer over 1m6f on soft) suggested she will win races.
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8th

13

(12)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

19:00 Roscommon

Cherub

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, pressed leaders when reminder 4f out, outpaced and lost position when ridden over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

6th

17

(16)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Cherub

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, pushed along and led narrowly 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

13/2

Form: 24-000

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not a bad sort on his day but out of sorts for this yard this year (40s/50s) and can't have him here.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form: 2361-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; 7s, well-beaten at Tramore so hard to see him winning a better race here and struggled hurdling the time before; champion jockey (rode Indigo Desert last twice) stays loyal.
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4th

5

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Too Bright

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Won C&D beginners' before decent 3rd in handicap here; however, has questions to answer after a poor Tipperary run and yard has gone a bit quiet.

9/1

5th

4

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:05 Tipperary

Too Bright

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Had become a frustrating operator prior to Kilbeggan beginners win, and backed it up with another decent third at same 15-days ago, although his jumping was a bit suspect at times in the latter; his rating alone, allied with his rider's valuable 5lb claim, suggests big things here, and it will be no surprise if he lands the top step of the podium.

3/1

Form: 009088 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a novice race last year in Britain but absolute flop for Ado McGuinness and new trainer not had him long; 9-4, better than bare result in claimer latest.
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6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Bringsty

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort.

4/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Bringsty

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes.

6/1

Form: 4159-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
RPRs about 120 thrice hurdling this summer so of note on that; 4-14 on Flat, latest wins in staying handicaps last year when trained in Britain; 12s, flopped sole Flat start (AW) for this yard last year.
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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

Form: 01-90

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won AW maiden second start for Michael Halford (10pc strike-rate last five seasons); champion jumps trainer has 16pc strike-rate last five seasons; trip/ground-related excuses at Galway but plenty of chat about him then and should prove hard to beat here despite draw.
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11

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

13:07 Naas

Indigo Desert

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

Won a middle-distance Dundalk maiden in 2021 for Michael Halford; poor turf handicap form for Willie Mullins in 2022, missed last year; in rear in two Dundalk handicap outings for this stable.

66/1

13th

6

(3)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Indigo Desert

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul Stafford

midfield

66/1

13th

12

(14)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:37 Dundalk (AW)

Indigo Desert

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Stafford

towards rear

66/1

Form: 0-3087

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Stamina looks a worry and poor enough last thrice so easily taken on.
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16th

4

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Overheer

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Winner return over this trip at Leopardstown in June and went close in his follow up bid here but lost his form since and well held over C&D last time; well treated if he can bounce back.

16/1

19th

20

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Overheer

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Gained fourth win of his career on his seasonal debut at Leopardstown; second over 1m1f here in June in a much weaker race than this; did not seem to stay the extended 1m2f at Dundalk recently.

25/1

8th

15

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Overheer

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, soon went second, disputed lead halfway, led clearly under 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

Form: -63159

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ground-versatile maiden somehow found soft ground or worse last thrice (10s or longer), bit disappointing at Galway last time; course run previously was better; well drawn but not sure she's progressive.
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5th

6

(13)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 101y

16:20 Thurles

Hymn Book Too

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

prominent on outer, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed when edged right and lost second over 1f out, soon weakened, lost fourth final strides

7/1

3rd

12

(3)

13th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

Hymn Book Too

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway on inner over 1f out, bit short of room inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

7

(3)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

19:00 Roscommon

Hymn Book Too

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

Ground-versatile maiden somehow found soft ground or worse last thrice (10s or longer), bit disappointing at Galway last time; course run previously was better; well drawn but not sure she's progressive.

20/1

Form: -39133

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Obvious sort for place players given consistency and less to do here on paper having finished 1l third of 17 at Curragh latest; previous Ballinrobe third was especially laudable given the way race developed; ground-versatile.
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5th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f but not for nearly three years; tried over various trips of late without success; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

12th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; no sign of his old form in two outings at Dundalk since rejoining his original trainer

25/1

Form: 517-61 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First reserve; series of unplaced runs before 14s C&D win at chief expense of Magnetic North; up 6lb and this much tougher.
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12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

Form: 094-39

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; ran two excellent races before a shade disappointing at Tipperary and this tougher.
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12th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Contrapposto

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

midfield, weakened approaching last

6/1

1st

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Contrapposto

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

prominent, challenging 2 out, led when ridden just after last, kept on well, pushed out

5/1

Non-runners

Overheer, Hymn Book Too, Derry Lad, Firstman, Contrapposto

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €65.40
Straight Forecast €53.53
Tricast €429.94
Trifecta €796.20

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Magnetic North

SPOTLIGHT:

Indigo Desert

The Irish Sun:

Libby

TOPSPEED:

Derry Lad

POSTDATA:

Magnetic North