September 26 / 14.25 Roscommon

14.25

Good

Leo Dolan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 7f 78y
  • 19 runners
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Leo Dolan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 000-

Last run: 254 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Nothing in maidens but nice French pedigree and could be different proposition starting from a low base in handicaps.
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7th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Low Style

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Represents last year's winning yard; 1-10, the win coming in 2022 at Roscommon (16.5f, good) off 10lb lower; stays this far and shaped ok at Punchestown on latest, staying on over 2m (gd-yld); could go well back up in trip.

11/2

3rd

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Low Style

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Sole win came back in 2022 (2m, good); lightly raced in recent seasons, managed a good second in 3m Navan handicap chase in February 2025; has been running over longer trips than this over hurdles, well below best on latest.

10/1

Form: 70-601 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner in Britain; hadn't done much over hurdles until well-backed victory in higher grade at her local festival last week; 5lb higher and very much unexposed in this sphere.
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13th

7

(16)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Well Funded

9st 5lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Progressive over hurdles last autumn, winning handicaps at Listowel and Punchestown; in good form here in November, including when runner-up over this trip (Make The Switch fourth, Tenth Amendment fifth); needs to bounce back after two low-key hurdling displays

13/2

13th

11

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Well Funded

11st 1lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

7

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

1m 7f 111y

14:14 Thurles

Well Funded

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was rated in the 50s on the Flat before winning off a Punchestown handicap hurdle off 100; current rating of 107 leaves her with a mountain to climb here.

66/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 541121 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat but has struck a rich vein of form over jumps; won at Limerick and touched off at Bellewstown (Happaugue third) off 92; has also won his first two starts over fences (went straight into handicaps off his hurdles mark); loves good ground and still appeals as being well treated.
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7

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Golden Sandbanks

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.

11/1

2nd

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Golden Sandbanks

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Paul W Flynn

soon prominent behind clear leaders, mistake 4 out, soon reminder, went second before 2 out, challenging after last, no extra towards finish

10/1

13th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Golden Sandbanks

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile good-ground performer has won seven races for yard including two on the Flat and a hurdle last year, and first two chase starts in 2022; well below his best in two handicap hurdle runs in May; most recent outing was over fences.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 22-404 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Had great time over fences last summer (four wins, now rated 123); runner-up a couple of times over hurdles last year but clearly not as effective in this discipline.
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9th

1

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:25 Downpatrick

Downthecellar

12st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E J O’Grady

Has failed to finish in four of his last six starts and pulled up in two recent handicap chases; wouldn't want much rain to arrive and others preferred.

33/1

0

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 140y

18:55 Wexford

Downthecellar

11st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Won four on the bounce over fences in 2021, including three at Tramore; below form this term and pulled-up over C&D last time.

33/1

0

4

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 170y

19:15 Wexford

Downthecellar

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: E J O’Grady

Won four handicap chases in 2021; losing run since and pulled up over fences on this season's return; probably best watched having struggled from his lower hurdle mark twice since.

20/1

Form: 878

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dam was smart hurdler and sister won maiden hurdle; not shown much but 4yo noted on handicap bow for yard amongst winners at the weekend.
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14th

13

15th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:07 Fairyhouse

No Conscience

11st 12lb

J: Mr C J Costello

T: E Bolger

Caught the eye a couple of times in maidens but was pulled-up on second handicap start at Sligo last time; has to bounce back but not dismissed.

14/1

6

21st Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

No Conscience

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

prominent in chasing group, mistake 5 out, lost position from 4 out, ridden but beaten after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon pulled up

7/1

5th

11

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

No Conscience

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: E Bolger

towards rear, some headway 2 out, hampered last, kept on well run-in, never on terms (jocke y said filly was flat out throughout this race and he felt a longer trip may suit her better in the future)

12/1

Form: 254

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Promise on the Flat on soft ground in the spring and second on hurdles bow here in June; of interest on handicap debut.
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6th

7

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Edge Of My Seat

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Dual purpose maiden ran a fine race to be fourth in a Punchestown handicap on return in May; should be a big player if improving from that.

4/1

4th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Edge Of My Seat

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-11 on the Flat and 0-9 over hurdles; however, has run well enough on the odd occasion to believe she might win a race off this mark.

20/1

Form: -22294 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Reliable good ground handicapper in this grade; won twice in the autumn and thrice runner-up at Ballinrobe this summer; another solid run at Navan latest.
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19

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:48 Roscommon

Peace Party

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Desmond McDonogh

Reserve; 2-35 over hurdles, the wins a long time ago now; didn't run badly last time but an 11yo now and others appeal more.

9th

10

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Peace Party

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Desmond McDonogh

Tailed off throughout after starting very sluggishly here four weeks ago; hasn't won for a long time now.

25/1

10

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:48 Ballinrobe

Peace Party

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Desmond McDonogh

Hasn't won in a long time but three times runner-up at this track last summer including in this event; back from a break and has to be respected given his record around here.

8/1

Form: 79P-7P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has shown very little since popping up on second handicap start at Downpatrick last year; cheekpieces.
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6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Massons Castle

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Only win was in 2021; four runs for this yard, beaten a distance into second first time over fences and pulled up in three subsequent outings (the latest over hurdles); no significance in the return of cheekpieces.

66/1

6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Massons Castle

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Only win was in 2021; four runs for this yard, beaten a distance into second first time over fences and pulled up in three subsequent outings (the latest over hurdles); no significance in the return of cheekpieces.

66/1

8

2nd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:25 Southwell

Massons Castle

10st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Mike Sowersby

Second on stable debut at Southwell (3m2f, good) last September, beaten a long way; pulled up both starts since, when soft/heavy ground may have been against him; switches back from chasing but sole win came back in June 2021.

20/1

Form: 231655 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in novice and two handicaps since Clonmel maiden win in June.
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6th

12

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Barbaha Queen

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days.

20/1

6th

12

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Barbaha Queen

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days.

20/1

Form: 9U75

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1m winner on the level last year; handicap bow after showing some promise in maidens.
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14th

15

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

The Alpha Man

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Sole flat win came at 1m over two years ago; last of 10 when attempting repeat win last month on returning from a break and of limited appeal at this trip.

16/1

10th

12

(14)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Limerick

The Alpha Man

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Won this in 2021 off 60 but has dropped a long way in the ratings since and 3lb wrong here on seasonal return.

20/1

10th

3

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

The Alpha Man

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

towards rear, minor headway after 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression

33/1

Form: 6P707

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seems to have got a high enough mark for what he's shown in maidens; watch the market nonetheless.
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11th

9

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

The Hogan Stand

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

always towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, soon became detached

18/1

12th

9

17th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:30 Sligo

The Hogan Stand

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when pushed along and no impression after 4 out, steadied when weakened 3 out, eased, tailed off

16/1

7th

11

1st Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

15:30 Cork

The Hogan Stand

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position after 4 out, ridden after 3 out, no impression after 2 out

100/1

Form: 7F-90

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
AW winner last month and fair Flat form since; handicap bow in this sphere and had a couple of respectable runs in maidens in the spring.
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18th

14

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Ghumama

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Edmund McCrory

2-39 on Flat, best on AW; best hurdles run when second for Noel Kelly at Downpatrick almost two years ago; ran only once for a different trainer last year; another change of stable now.

25/1

4

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Ghumama

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Two-time AW winner yet to score on turf; off since heavy hurdles defeat at Punchestown in January; best watched on debut for new yard.

28/1

Form: S41461

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner off 91 at Sligo last month and scored over fences at Ballinrobe latest; comes into this in good heart and likes decent ground.
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8

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Red Striker

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Hasn't won since September 2022; no signs of the drought ending on return from break over hurdles at Tramore in April; unseated when hampered back in a chase there latest; pulled up on sole previous run at this venue; others preferred.

14/1

7

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Red Striker

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Versatile 10yo with wins on flat, over hurdles and Ballinrobe handicap chase back in 2022; lightly raced of late, returning from 199-day absence when soundly beaten over hurdles here last month; bit to prove right now.

12/1

Form: 355508

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Not shamed when beaten 8l in Navan handicap but Golden Sandbanks is very much the stable's main hope.
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18

20th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 151y

14:35 Thurles

Canteeny Benny

11st 4lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Paul W Flynn

Third reserve; tailed off over hurdles last week (didn't jump well) and opposable on chase debut here.

10th

17

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 60y

14:20 Punchestown

Canteeny Benny

10st 13lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Paul W Flynn

didn't jump with fluency, raced lazily at times, in rear, minor headway when pushed along before 2 out, ridden into midfield after 2 out, no extra when raced wide and weakened home turn, made no impression

20/1

8

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

Canteeny Benny

11st 9lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, went second halfway, nudged along and lost second when fell 3 out

25/1

Form: 6072B7

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Second in beginners' chase here last month but hurdles form has been moderate so far.
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18th

12

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Brown Monday

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Still a maiden after 15 career starts and well beaten over hurdles at Wexford latest.

28/1

6th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:58 Wexford

Brown Monday

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has been poor on last two starts at big prices and has to do much better to get off the mark.

20/1

9th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

15:03 Tipperary

Brown Monday

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 0-13 under rules; finished 16l fourth when 33-1 for a Limerick handicap chase on latest Irish start; pulled up at Southwell on latest; not one of the more obvious contenders.

20/1

Form: 00-036

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner and rated 61 on Flat; beaten 2l on handicap bow at Bellewstown but didn't build on that at Downpatrick last time; dropping back in trip may help and not one to rule out.
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

Form: 86-510

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won off 82 at Punchestown in May; well beaten at Cork last month.
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10

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

16:15 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

Flying much too high in a Listed race here four weeks ago; being 10lb higher than for last May's C&D success may anchor her once more.

10/1

14th

7

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

prominent

100/1

3rd

10

12th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second but close up after 4th, pushed along after 2 out, switched left approaching last, soon ridden but no extra, no match for first two

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -3O400

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 13-race maiden over hurdles; plenty of placed form but below par lately.
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13

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:38 Galway

Karla Martina

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Norman Lee

towards rear, not fluent 8th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last

50/1

8th

6

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 19y

14:25 Galway

Karla Martina

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

prominent, joined leaders on outer after 3 out, ridden and outpaced 2 out, soon weakened

12/1

18

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

Karla Martina

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

Second reserve; 13-race maiden over hurdles; plenty of placed form but below par lately.

Form: F00650

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; promise when fifth on handicap bow at Down Royal but disappointed at Navan.
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9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

18th

20

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Vairue

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning at Thurles in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month; could go well off the same mark here with more improvement possible.

16/1

Non-runners

Lucy Van Pelt, Karla Martina, Vairue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €92.00
Straight Forecast €68.64
Tricast €165.76
Trifecta €310.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Sandbanks

RP Ratings (IRE):

Golden Sandbanks

POSTDATA:

Golden Sandbanks

The Irish Sun:

Golden Sandbanks