May 22 / 19.25 Roscommon

19.25

Good To Yielding

Racing Again Here On June 1st Handicap

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 1m 2f 66y
  • 10 runners
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Racing Again Here On June 1st Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (3)
Halla Ban

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 48-54 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in three maidens and ran to a similar level over just short of this trip at Gowran on handicap debut; has to find more from 3lb out of the handicap.
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12th

10

(4)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Halla Ban

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield

8/1

11th

16

(6)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Halla Ban

8st 11lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, pressed leader, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

10/1

4th

10

(6)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 151y

16:35 Roscommon

Halla Ban

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Improved for better ground when getting up late to win a 1m2f handicap here last week; even better ground and the longer trip likely to suit here and looks a formidable opponent.

4/1

OUR TIP

11/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6/22-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winner and placed on the Flat in France; showed little for this yard in three hurdle starts and was never involved on Flat return at Limerick over 1m; could improve from that, though and worth a market check.
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5th

4

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:28 Downpatrick

Pralognan

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Course winner over hurdles and rated 98 in that sphere; beaten 37l on sole start over fences at Thurles last November but that was a much stronger race than this; had a pipe-opener over hurdles here last month and not dismissed back over fences.

10/1

4th

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Pralognan

11st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose 7yo who won C&D handicap hurdle last summer off 92; absent since November so may need this, but jockey/trainer going well and any market strength worth noting.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 55-424

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been consistent in handicaps the last thrice from 1m-1m2f; 3lb higher than for Cork run last time which came after a break; visor instead of cheekpieces might eke out more improvement.
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4th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

18:50 Roscommon

Dubawi Spectre

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent

9/1

6th

5

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

16:25 Down Royal

Dubawi Spectre

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

held up in rear

6/1

1st

3

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Fairyhouse

Dubawi Spectre

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden after 8 starts has been generally consistent, including over 1m2.5f at Roscommon last time; visor worn then retained but will have to find a bit more for the longer trip.

4/1

12/1

Form: 50-425

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 15 starts came at Leopardstown almost two years ago; solid efforts on the AW latest and is capable of a decent run.
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13th

7

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Maralinga

9st 7lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Timothy Doyle

Losing run stretches back to 2023 and recent form over hurdles have not suggested a return to the winner's enclosure is imminent; can only be watched back on the Flat.

40/1

18th

21

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Maralinga

10st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles and handicap form is deteriorating.

50/1

19th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Maralinga

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: /308-8

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in AW maidens last year and best run since came back there in February over this trip; turf form is a cause for concern.
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7th

6

(5)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Atlantic Island

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

One of seven runners for yard; maiden after 13 starts has been regressive in the last two years and blinkers need to spark a revival.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Atlantic Island

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

towards rear, headway into midfield on far side of group when jockey dropped whip over 2f out, soon no impression

16/1

5th

3

(14)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Atlantic Island

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Placed in maidens here early in career; mostly well held in handicaps apart from creditable fifth at Roscommon (1m4f) in May; soundly beaten at same venue when last seen.

20/1

11/1

Form: 9310-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Gowran, with last score in October on soft ground; however, handles a sound surface too and should have improved from Curragh return, so not ruled out.
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12th

12

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Stormy Jenn

10st 4lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-16 over hurdles; good effort when third of 24 at Navan in November (2m, heavy); pulled up next time at Fairyhouse; fell and tailed off in two runs this term so others have more persuasive recent form; declared for 6.20 at Sligo on Thursday.

33/1

13th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive.

18/1

Form: 00-735

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best efforts in five maiden starts have come the last twice, at the Curragh and Gowran, both 7f; second start for this yard and takes a sizeable step-up in trip but shapes as if it could suit; player.
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13th

12

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has form under these conditions but it's well over a year since he produced an effort of note.

25/1

8

(13)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Play It Again Zaam

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice last season for his former yard on soft-heavy so was disappointing he didn't show more back on his favoured ground latest; dropped 5lb for that effort; new blinkers need to revive.

33/1

13th

7

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Back-to-back wins in 2024 including over C&D on soft; well beaten both 2025 starts but is now 3lb below last winning mark and the rain has come so can't be ruled out.

7/1

8th
6 (7)
Narlita

6/1

Form: 60-342

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best run in last three starts came over just short of this trip at Gowran last time when just denied; raised 5lb for that and faster ground to contend with but chance if she handles it.
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2

(9)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Narlita

11st 9lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Last win came over this trip on heavy ground at Gowran last year and is penalised 7lb here for that; some fine runs in defeat this year but faces a tough task against some of today's rivals.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

15:55 Bellewstown

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: H Rogers

C&D winner in 2023; both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts in defeat this year; got little luck in running at Listowel; got going too late at Down Royal on Monday; big ask on these terms.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: H Rogers

Both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts this year and was raised 6lb for a good run in Listed company; got little luck in running at Listowel a week ago and can do better; rain would help.

10/1

Form: 216-80

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Scored at Tramore and Listowel last season over 1m4f; solid effort on return at Leopardstown but was well below form at Navan since in testing ground; back in trip but questions now.
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11th

5

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Butterfly Garden

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered.

7/1

1st

8

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Butterfly Garden

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, went second under 4f out, shaken up to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

11/2

5th

12

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Butterfly Garden

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

28/1

Form: 4-5181 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Dundalk over 1m2f-4f either side of an excusable run on heavy ground at Leopardstown; raised 5lb for last time and is back in trip but improving type has to be respected.
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2nd

3

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Autocrat

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Sweeney

Gained a first turf win at Bellewstown on penultimate; well held off revised mark at Roscommon latest but has won six times here (including two C&D claimers) so could be dangerous back at this venue.

7/1

1st

13

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six wins on AW; yet to strike on turf, but better effort when third over 1m3f at Down Royal on Monday; soft ground not his thing, though; blinkers swapped for visor.

10/1

3rd

12

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner who is now 0-22 on the grass; has got very little going during the summer.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €60.30
Straight Forecast €102.45
Tricast €270.85
Trifecta €220.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubawi Spectre

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Narlita

POSTDATA:

Dubawi Spectre

The Irish Sun:

Narlita