June 01 / 14.35 Roscommon

14.35

Good

www.roscommonracecourse.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 55y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-3742

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex Gavin Cromwell-trained maiden only just denied on yard debut at Dundalk in April over this trip; good claims here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

9

(13)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

soon prominent

14/1

9th

12

(6)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Sole win came over 7f on turf; has struggled here this winter; minor signs of a revival here last week and down another 3lb.

33/1

9th

7

(12)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Alfarida

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

0-11 at this venue, second on three occasions; won at Roscommon last summer over 7f and touched off over 1m here last July; blinkered now after a sequence of below-par performances.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -35346 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; two solid runs in sprint handicaps at Sligo but no show after a slow start in a claimer over this C&D last week; capable of getting involved.
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No / Draw
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5th

15

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game.

14/1

7th

11

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has done a lot of racing since C&D win off 47 just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 48-race career; solid third in C&D handicap earlier this month; raced keenly from wide draw at Gowran on latest; contender at his best.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 80-935

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Decent handicap debut at Dundalk in February and ran to a similar level on his turf debut at Gowran in April; stable hitting form and one of the likelier ones here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

Form: 6560-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Step up to 1m2f failed to work in a handicap at Cork in April; better form over this sort of trip but needs to improve to land this contest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Tipperary

Miss Yvonne

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

made virtually all, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and clear inside final furlong, went further clear final 110yds

7/1

2

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 125y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Miss Yvonne

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Signs of progress when close-up in fourth at Roscommon; progress was sustained when third at Limerick, again not beaten far; could be hard to beat now.

2/1

3rd

3

(14)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Limerick

Miss Yvonne

9st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fast out of the gates over 7f at Roscommon latest and shaped as though a drop in trip would suit; will need the same gate speed from this draw and has decent claims if she gets home.

5/1

Form: 187007 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap at this trip at Dundalk in March but held since; didn't run at all badly though at Cork two weeks ago and could get involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

Form: 800-36

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good third in a Dundalk handicap in April and ran on late when his chance had gone at Sligo; extra furlong here is likely to suit and could get in the frame.
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1st

4

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Asgards Captain

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well to win at York (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in August but only fourth of five in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom (also 1m4f, good, Topteam behind) 17 days ago; that was a shade underwhelming given he'd won the race in 2025 but was a little weak in the market so maybe better can be expected this time.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Asgards Captain

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Last year's winner (good) who ran well in two other appearances over C&D; did well to win at York (1m4f, good to firm) under John Egan in August and arrives here fit after three creditable efforts at Meydan; firm contender.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asgards Captain

9st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a busy 12 months but right on the money when staying on best last time at York (1m4f) and this stiff finish will suit him well, as it has done before; only 3lb higher.

5/1

Form: 009

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three maidens but did catch the eye on heavy at Leopardstown last month; blinkers tried here and not dismissed by any means on his first try on quicker ground.
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6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

1st

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

National Question

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour.

13/2

Form: -08425

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has tried plenty of trips, best run when a close second in a 1m handicap at Gowran last month; likely to be close to the pace if she breaks well and not without a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Not Even Maybe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: William Delahunty

Maiden after 18 starts but ran on well from rear for fourth over C&D on AW debut in December; 9lb out of handicap on latest so that run excused; runs off correct mark here so don't rule out.

10/1

6th

12

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Not Even Maybe

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: William Delahunty

Maiden after 17 starts but ran on well from rear for 2.75l fourth of 12 over C&D on AW debut in December; plenty to do from 9lb out of the handicap.

25/1

25/1

Form: 3-4980

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but needs to bounce back after a poor run at Gowran last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(5)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 55y

14:35 Roscommon

Fendi

8st 10lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: James M Barrett

Ran well in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but needs to bounce back after a poor run at Gowran last time.

25/1

13th

14

(6)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Fendi

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Experienced maiden whose best AW form came when third to Happenstance over this trip; also fair C&D run (soft) but hasn't progressed; handicapper giving her a chance so don't rule out (1lb wrong).

16/1

8th

11

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fendi

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Experienced maiden safely held on recent form here behind some of these rivals but down to career-low mark now so don't rule out entirely.

12/1

Form: 3-0400

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Good Curragh run on heavy over 6f in April but disappointing twice since; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

16

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Inthepoorhouse

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kieran P Cotter

Maiden would have a chance if repeating the form of his 4th at the Curragh in April; handles this ground at least.

20/1

8th

22

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Cork

Inthepoorhouse

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

towards rear, headway from under 2f out, ran on well up the centre inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

10th

9

(10)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 55y

14:35 Roscommon

Inthepoorhouse

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kieran P Cotter

Good Curragh run on heavy over 6f in April but disappointing twice since; others preferred.

16/1

11th
3 (12)
Meggy Moo

11/2

Form: 547-59

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Winless from seven starts but good effort at Dundalk in April and latest run at Sligo can be significantly upgraded as she got no run at all; one for the shortlist
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(7)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Meggy Moo

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Hints of ability at two; pleasing run at Dundalk in May; unlucky in running at Sligo; faded tamely at Roscommon and has plenty o prove as a result.

12/1

11th

3

(12)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 55y

14:35 Roscommon

Meggy Moo

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Winless from seven starts but good effort at Dundalk in April and latest run at Sligo can be significantly upgraded as she got no run at all; one for the shortlist

11/2

9th

2

(4)

16th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 182y

17:50 Sligo

Meggy Moo

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Quirky on debut last term but settled down with racing and ran well in a few decent maidens; couldn't land a blow from off the pace when fifth of 12 to American In Paris at Dundalk but not knocked about and should come on for that first run in eight months.

3/1

Form: 6000

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed little in a quartet of maidens this spring; plenty to find here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Famous Enough

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick T Foley

Can start slowly but often comes home well; two wins over this trip and would have been up in another stride or two at Dundalk last time; goes well at this, his local track, too.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Famous Enough

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

C&D winner in September from 7lb lower; got going too late when beaten favourite at Cork end of last term; slowly away and eased once chance was gone on return at Gowran a fortnight ago; should be sharper now.

11/1

13th

6

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Famous Enough

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Cork/AW winner over 1m; close fourth over C&D (good to yielding) in September from 3lb lower; got going too late when beaten favourite at Cork end of last term; ground may be too slow for him on return.

9/2

Non-runners

Famous Enough

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €45.80
Straight Forecast €52.43
Tricast €179.21
Trifecta €145.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cherry Pink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Not Even Maybe

SPOTLIGHT:

Meggy Moo

The Irish Sun:

Cherry Pink