August 08 / 17.30 Roscommon

17.30

Soft

Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 3f 185y
  • 16 runners
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Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3344-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was placed in four consecutive bumpers last year but was below that level on return when marginally in front of Givago at Sligo; has the ability to run well on hurdling debut.
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5th

2

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 180y

15:00 Killarney

Lake Winnipesaukee

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beaten in seven bumpers but won a Roscommon maiden on hurdling debut and solid Bellewstown handicap run since; up in trip but should stay; chance.

7/2

4th

4

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:40 Bellewstown

Lake Winnipesaukee

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

6/1

1st

6

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 3f 185y

17:30 Roscommon

Lake Winnipesaukee

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, in touch with leaders after 8th, headway and challenging before 2 out, led approaching last, soon clear, easily

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By the top NH sire in France; was well touted to make a winning debut in a Sligo bumper on debut but was beaten 26l and reported to have made a respiratory noise; not ignored for top yard but a question mark on hurdling debut; tongue-tie is retained.
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4th

4

25th Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Givago

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Beaten favourite on both starts, in Sligo bumper (reportedly made respiratory noise) and in 2m4f Roscommon maiden hurdle early this month readily outpaced from the last; longer trip here could suit.

11/8

2nd

3

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 3f 185y

17:30 Roscommon

Givago

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent, challenging when jumped slightly right 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no match for winner

5/1

4th

3

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:30 Sligo

Givago

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

raced wide, midfield, headway and went third with one circuit to go, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out

6/4

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7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 276-32 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers and solid placed runs in maiden hurdles last twice, at Punchestown and Cork, both over 3m; the drop back to this trip isn't guaranteed to suit but has the ability to run well.
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10th

5

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Getaway Charlie

11st 9lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

On long losing run; pulled up on final start of last season and again on seasonal return at Fairyhouse in November; heavy defeat on his return from a 127-day break at Cork nine days ago; others appeal more.

40/1

13th

3

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Getaway Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Timothy Doyle

No win since October 2023; pulled up on final start of last season over C&D (soft) and similar outcome on seasonal reappearance at Fairyhouse in November; off since and best watched for now.

28/1

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Getaway Charlie

11st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

1-14 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m7f in October 2023 off 109; bounced back to form when a 4.75l second on latest over C&D good ground; that wasn't his first good run here but the forecast rain is a worry, place chance again if it misses.

12/1

Form: 3474-6

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability without winning in two bumper starts and solid in two of his three maiden hurdle runs; needs to find a bit more but possible that he could.
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8th

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ringdufferin

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard, but there were definite signs of life pn stable debut when fourth of 12 over fences at Tramore, making a bad mistake at the fifth; that is something to build on back over timber now.

9/1

4th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Ringdufferin

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott is 0-7 over fences; in poor form when last seen in June 2025 and is now with a new yard; best watched for now.

66/1

3

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Ringdufferin

11st 10lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Back over hurdles now after an unrewarding spell over fences; hard to make a case for him; trainer appears to have a better chance with Howdoyalikeherhome.

25/1

Form: 4F2P-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers without winning and has been placed on all four completed maiden hurdle starts; beaten nearly 6l at Killarney last time behind a 120-rated rival on first run after a break; can be closely involved.
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5th

9

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 3f 185y

17:30 Roscommon

Patricks Hill

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

Showed some ability in bumpers without winning and has been placed on all four completed maiden hurdle starts; beaten nearly 6l at Killarney last time behind a 120-rated rival on first run after a break; can be closely involved.

4/1

3rd

8

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Killarney

Patricks Hill

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Burke

Placed in three of his five starts over hurdles; stand-out display when second in a 20-runner maiden at Punchestown last October; pulled-up when reappearing over a longer trip at Cork in April.

10/1

11

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 80y

13:50 Cork

Patricks Hill

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: W J Burke

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and went modest fourth after 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up approaching last

10/1

Form: 8-0

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two bumpers and makes no appeal.
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10th

8

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:25 Punchestown

Force Of The Moon

11st 5lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Showed some ability in three maiden hurdles over further; can't be ruled out on handicap bow.

20/1

8th

4

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Navan

Force Of The Moon

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Beaten around 18l both starts over hurdles in ordinary maidens; lot more required.

28/1

5th

3

25th Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Force Of The Moon

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Beaten a long way in two bumpers, more encouraging effort on recent hurdles debut but lots to find to play a major role here.

25/1

Form: 98-

Last run: 337 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; soundly beaten in two bumpers last year and is best watched on return.
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11th

16

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Tullamore Lucy

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

0-7 under Rules and a five-race maiden over timber; was 9.75l behind Dee's Getaway when sixth at Tramore on her penultimate start; tailed off on handicap debut latest at Clonmel (24.5f, good); drops back in trip now but she may need more time.

33/1

11th

16

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Tullamore Lucy

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

0-7 under Rules and a five-race maiden over timber; was 9.75l behind Dee's Getaway when sixth at Tramore on her penultimate start; tailed off on handicap debut latest at Clonmel (24.5f, good); drops back in trip now but she may need more time.

33/1

13th

10

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

Tullamore Lucy

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

The best of four maiden hurdle runs came over 2m5f at Tramore last time back from a year's absence; has a shout on handicap debut with improvement likely.

9/1

Form: 34

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point' and ran a cracker on hurdling debut when third in a Down Royal maiden over 2m4f; was below that level when beaten 29l into fourth at Wexford over 2m since; back up in trip a help but has to resume progression.
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6th

5

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Noble Blue

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

A prolific winner in points, he got off the mark under rules at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher but looks the type that can go in again.

4/1

1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Noble Blue

11st 8lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

0-14 under rules but 6-9 in points; second in two handicap hurdles over about 2m6f at Exeter this year, which saw him start 11-10 favourite for five-runner race over C&D (good) 13 days ago but he clipped heels and unseated in the early stages; that was the race won by Gasmani; should give him a lot more to think about this time, barring mishaps.

7/4

1

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:07 Taunton

Noble Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

Remains winless under rules but he was a multiple points winner after leaving Paul Nolan in Ireland and has started well for his new yard, a strong-travelling second of 11 in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Exeter 23 days ago; can go one better here.

6/5

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran above market expectations in a Limerick maiden hurdle on debut when beaten only 11l by a smart rival; could improve enough to be competitive.
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5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Dolly Watkins

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Signed off last season with an improved display at Limerick; made an encouraging if belated return when second at Down Royal last month; had plenty to spare when winning at Limerick a fortnight later in a mares-only contest; up 7lb and this looks harder.

15/2

Form: 86

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in maiden hurdles at Sligo and Ballinrobe, so will have to find plenty of improvement.
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6th

1

24th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Suile Ban

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well held when sixth in first two handicaps and pulled up at Ballinrobe on return from 220 days off; cheekpieces back on, tongue-tie discarded.

10/1

6th

1

24th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Suile Ban

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well held when sixth in first two handicaps and pulled up at Ballinrobe on return from 220 days off; cheekpieces back on, tongue-tie discarded.

10/1

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Suile Ban

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached halfway, pulled up 3 out

10/1

Form: P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on debut; look elsewhere.
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11th

15

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 3f 185y

17:30 Roscommon

Lady Lilly

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David M O’Brien

Pulled-up in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on debut; look elsewhere.

200/1

11

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Lady Lilly

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: David M O’Brien

First foal out of an unraced dam; tough ask on belated debut as an 8yo.

66/1

Form: 9-F6

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell on hurdling debut and was beaten 27l at Kilbeggan since; needs major improvement.
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11th

13

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mo Chruinne

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Might have been closer but for a mistake two out on his stable debut here in September; ground is a doubt, the trip less so, and a case can be made if he handles the ground.

8/1

10th

16

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 120y

17:05 Navan

Mo Chruinne

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ordinary form in maidens for Charles Byrnes; now makes handicap debut for new yard.

25/1

5th

4

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:05 Sligo

Mo Chruinne

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: C Byrnes

Early faller at Wexford; Moderate sixth at Kilbeggan; in action in the 5.30 at Roscommon on Tuesday.

12/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 243 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; runner-up in a point' last year but was tailed-off on rules debut in a Clonmel maiden hurdle; best watched on return.
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7th

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Road To The Weir

10st 10lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Maiden has gone the wrong way since a promising third at Limerick in November 2024; heavy defeat when last seen in December; hard to fancy.

20/1

7

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Road To The Weir

10st 11lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Runner-up in a point; best run over hurdles when third at Limerick over 2m last November but was disappointing there when last seen; needs his best on return.

25/1

Form: 08

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and will be of more interest in handicaps.
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Great Rainbow

10st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Brian M McMahon

Generally out of form over fences and hurdles in 2025; best efforts have come on good-good to yielding; cheekpieces now reached for.

20/1

14

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Great Rainbow

10st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Brian M McMahon

Weak form over fences in recent months; managed a few fair runs over hurdles last year, but at a very modest level.

12/1

12

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Great Rainbow

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

0-13 under rules and winless in three chasing starts; little to recommend him based on the form shown in those.

22/1

Form: 62

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on maiden hurdle debut at Ballinrobe but improved significantly when runner-up at Downpatrick next time; the winner was well beaten since but 3rd home has won; more to come and a major player; new yard.
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10th

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:30 Down Royal

Tullybawn

12st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Couple of decent runs in maidens, including at Tramore last time; opening mark looks high enough though.

16/1

3rd

9

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:33 Tramore

Tullybawn

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

50s second at Downpatrick in June gives him a chance (third won since); ran a shocker on stable debut lately and its form (5-139 this season) remains a concern.

20/1

15th

12

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 3f 185y

17:30 Roscommon

Tullybawn

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Well beaten on maiden hurdle debut at Ballinrobe but improved significantly when runner-up at Downpatrick next time; the winner was well beaten since but 3rd home has won; more to come and a major player; new yard.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a Sligo bumper last month and can't be fancied.
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6

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Hardy Buck

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Back in better form for new yard, notably an account-opening win over hurdles at Exeter and second-place finish at Huntingdon (2m7f, soft) returned to fences; hurdles mark is 7lb higher; fighting chance.

9/4

2nd

8

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:30 Huntingdon

Hardy Buck

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Max Comley

Exeter hurdles winner (2m7f) on stable debut in November, before finding the follow-up bid coming too soon; still at the right end of the weights to improve on a chasing record of 649FP67, all for other yards.

12/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Hardy Buck

10st 9lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Overall record of 0-25 and he's finished tailed off over fences and hurdles in his last two starts (2m5f/2m7f, good); passed over.

33/1

Non-runners

Skradin, Bless The Moon, Gentle And Kind

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Payout
Exacta €33.80
Straight Forecast €24.41
Trifecta €147.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gentle And Kind

TOPSPEED:

Tullybawn

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gentle And Kind

POSTDATA:

Gentle And Kind

The Irish Sun:

Gentle And Kind