June 12 / 19.48 Roscommon

19.48

Good

Kepak Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10964.6
  • 2m 4f 154y
  • 9 runners
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Kepak Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 23106-

Last run: 276 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Beat a mare who won her next three and is now rated 118 in Ballinrobe maiden last summer but well beaten in subsequent handicaps and off nine months; no weight on her back and tongue-tie fitted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Rebel Rose

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.

8/1

16th

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Rebel Rose

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.

8/1

3rd

5

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Rebel Rose

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 32441-

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Placed in bumpers and off the mark on second start over hurdles in ordinary Fairyhouse maiden (2m, yielding) over three months ago; doesn't look chucked in for handicap bow and has been keen so longer trip not sure to suit, but open to progress for yard in form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:08 Listowel

Volantis

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Galway festival Tribes handicap winner off 126 last year (2m, good to yielding); well beaten at Roscommon on seasonal return and always behind back in the Tribes when last seen (2m1f, good); needs more.

9/1

10th

2

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Volantis

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Last year's winner off 7lb lower; has only run twice since, well beaten off revised mark in December at Fairyhouse and again on the Flat at Roscommon last month; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

8/1

10th

9

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Volantis

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Decent hurdler who landed a big pot at last year's Galway festival, having previously finished midfield in today's event; absent since December and may just need this.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41/3F- D

Last run: 317 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
3-9 over hurdles including 24-runner handicap over this trip at Fairyhouse; placed over 3m1f last completed start; not seen since tipping up at last year's Galway festival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Digby

11st 4lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has become hard to predict but travelled a bit better than he often does when fifth in a first-time visor at Ballinrobe; cheekpieces back on now and trip looks too sharp.

14/1

5th

17

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Digby

10st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

First reserve; won this last year off 9lb higher and then went close at Uttoxeter in a handicap chase the following month but has completely lost form since; yard amongst winners recently but he's hard to fancy on recent showings; new headgear combo needs to spark.

7th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Digby

10st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Four-time hurdles winner had been expected (9-2) to leave recent poor form behind upong encountering better ground at Down Royal over fences 11 days ago but the revival never arrived; questions to answer now.

10/1

Form: 91020- D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at Fairyhouse over this trip and runner-up over 3m at Thurles in March; not the most consistent but goes on decent ground and can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Whatsavailable

10st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: M F Morris

His three hurdle wins came at Fairyhouse on good ground at 2m4f-3m but nothing since late 2024; some cracking runs in defeat though, including when third off 108 at Cork (3m) in April; tailed off in this race last year.

25/1

4th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Whatsavailable

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: M F Morris

His three hurdle wins came at Fairyhouse on good ground at 2m4f-3m but nothing since late 2024; some cracking runs in defeat though, including when third off this mark at Cork (3m, yielding); challenging for the lead when unseated at the third last at Wexford last time; down to an attractive mark.

8/1

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Whatsavailable

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: M F Morris

His three hurdle wins have come at Fairyhouse up to this trip; has run some cracking races in defeat including third off this mark at Cork last time; a player with a repeat.

6/1

Form: 3023-P D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Talented horse who has been highly tried leading to modest strike-rate but has to be respected at this level; second to an improver on most recent hurdles start at Punchestown (2m7f) and placed over fences at same venue's festival; has to be forgiven poor run last month.
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Verdict Starting price

0

2

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:40 Bellewstown

Gallant John Joe

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

in touch with leaders

25/1

0

6

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Gallant John Joe

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Lightly-raced veteran and has come back quite well from a long period on the sidelines; good second in a staying handicap hurdle at Punchestown in February and again in a 3m conditions hurdle at Cork last month; goes on any ground and should give a good account.

14/1

2nd

5

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:35 Cork

Gallant John Joe

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

prominent, ridden after 3 out, chased clear leader 2 out, ridden and headway run-in, no impression towards finish

8/1

Form: F134-U D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won off 113 on handicap debut at Down Royal last year (2m4f, good) and effectively off same mark with Gilligan's valuable claim; hasn't gone on from that win and early casualty after long absence in same Down Royal heat but folly to rule out given form of yard/jockey.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

18:15 Galway

Bravo Team

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Lost his way over hurdles after Down Royal win 15 months ago; needs to provide reassurance and the filly Calico looks a more likely contender for the stable.

14/1

4

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 154y

19:48 Roscommon

Bravo Team

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won off 113 on handicap debut at Down Royal last year (2m4f, good) and effectively off same mark with Gilligan's valuable claim; hasn't gone on from that win and early casualty after long absence in same Down Royal heat but folly to rule out given form of yard/jockey.

7/1

Form: 4/0/8-

Last run: 293 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won first two hurdle races but lightly raced in this sphere in recent years; better for recent Flat return at this venue but others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

22

(19)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Construct

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Almost four years since his last win and regressive this year; others preferred.

40/1

8th

7

(13)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:10 Bellewstown

Construct

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, went second halfway, weakened from under 2f out

20/1

16th

9

(11)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Construct

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Shown nothing on the Flat so far this season and losing run goes back to a 2m success at Dundalk in 2020.

33/1

Form: 6221-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Consistent and progressive since going handicapping last summer, two wins and three places from last six starts; good third over this trip (similar grade) at Killarney last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

The Big Chap

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

20/1

8th

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

The Big Chap

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

20/1

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

14:15 Limerick

The Big Chap

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

Outran his 80-1 odds when third at Navan three weeks ago (2m4f, soft) but looks to have little margin for error off this mark.

12/1

Form: /U0P-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m on good ground for Gavin Cromwell but latest of those was nearly four years ago; out of form over fences since returning from an absence last year; hard to fancy.
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Verdict Starting price

8

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 154y

19:48 Roscommon

Quantatmental

10st 7lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Cian Michael Collins

Won twice over 2m on good ground for Gavin Cromwell but latest of those was nearly four years ago; out of form over fences since returning from an absence last year; hard to fancy.

25/1

7th

3

25th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 160y

17:30 Limerick

Quantatmental

11st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Michael Collins

Let down by jumping on final two starts for Gavin Cromwell; big price when pulled-up on stable debut at Kilbeggan last month; up against it.

25/1

5

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:40 Kilbeggan

Quantatmental

11st 9lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Cian Michael Collins

prominent, mistake 5th, dropped to rear with one circuit to go

16/1

Non-runners

Gallant John Joe, Construct

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €27.20
Straight Forecast €29.99
Tricast €198.49
Trifecta €134.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Big Chap

TOPSPEED:

Bravo Team

The Irish Sun:

Digby

POSTDATA:

Gallant John Joe

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Big Chap