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19.15

Soft

Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 3f 140y
  • 13 runners
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Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
2 (14)
Givemefive

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 783427

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden after nine starts but went close when second at Cork over 1m2f; probably found 1m1f too sharp at Leopardstown since but is of interest back up in trip off 2lb lower.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.

10/1

4th

1

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.

10/1

1st

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Posted personal best in first-time tongue-strap five weeks ago, making all in four-runner race at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); that was his fourth hurdles win, and with more improvement possible he should go well again.

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 870249

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Posted fine runs in handicaps at Killarney (1m3f) and Down Royal (1m5f) in July but was below that form at Dundalk since; dropped 2lb and has a shout.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

4th
4 (10)
Notturno

5/1

Form: 530534 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well a number of times in handicaps, including over C&D; a bit below his best on soft at Sligo last time but is a major contender if back in top form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(11)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Notturno

10st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Noel Meade

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging on outer inside final furlong, led final 110yds, soon clear, comfortably

5/1

4th

4

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Notturno

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, headway when hung right over 2f out, went fourth 1f out, wandered around and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

5/1

4th

6

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 42y

20:10 Sligo

Notturno

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden has run well in handicaps several times this term, going closest over this trip at Down Royal; raised 2lb but should make another bold bid; ground versatile.

9/4

50/1

Form: 577S60

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been soundly held in handicaps off this basement mark and has to find more from somewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

Tasmanian Girl

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Won 2m Thurles handicap in March 2025 for Aengus King; inconsistent before and after that long-priced success; attracted some support at Wexford last month on her stable debut, faded after stumbling three out; some merit in her run at Cork early in the month.

11/2

6th

12

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Tasmanian Girl

10st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Won 2m Thurles handicap in March 2025 (good-to-yielding) but generally out of form under both codes this year, latest on last month's yard debut at Wexford when well-supported, having stumbled three out; could be capable of better judged on recent market support.

7/1

9th

11

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Tasmanian Girl

10st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Declan Queally

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025 but undistinguished form outside that; pulled up on her final start for Aengus King over C&D last time; new surroundings need to have had a big effect on her.

33/1

6th
11 (8)
Lilac Lady

7/2

Form: -09524 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three solid runs in defeat in handicaps lately, including over C&D; didn't get much luck in-running at Cork last time over 1m2f; should go well off 3lb lower back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

Lilac Lady

11st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Six of seven runs over hurdles have come here, notably last month when getting off the mark in handicap at this trip in first-time tongue-tie, making all and seeing it out well on good ground; 7lb rise for that so a career-best required now.

4/1

1st

3

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Lilac Lady

11st 10lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Flat maiden has run well at times over hurdles, particularly at this track; most recently was fourth in maiden hurdle company (2m2f, good); tongue-tie goes on and she should give a good account of herself.

9/2

Form: 860430

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in handicaps at Killarney (1m) and Ballinrobe (1m1.5f) before a lesser effort at Killarney back over 1m; down 3lb and up in trip; chance if at best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 54 on the Flat on soft ground; 0-2 over hurdles and was beaten 23l on latest at Ballinrobe when sent off at 40-1; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.

50/1

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 54 on the Flat on soft ground; 0-2 over hurdles and was beaten 23l on latest at Ballinrobe when sent off at 40-1; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.

50/1

11th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

17:12 Ballinrobe

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield

100/1

33/1

Form: 800

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Not much sign of ability in three maidens but starts in handicaps off a realistic mark, so could fare better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(10)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Lynskey

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

10-race maiden; poor form in Flat handicaps and shown nothing over jumps more recently.

33/1

9th

7

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Lynskey

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Poor form on the Flat and showed very little when 200-1 on hurdle bow 20 days ago.

200/1

11th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Lynskey

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

never better than midfield, no extra from 3 out

100/1

25/1

Form: -07099

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in handicaps lately off higher marks; down 6lb since last time but still needs to do more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(20)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Stepdance

10st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time winner at up to 1m4f; not beaten far over that trip at Tramore on latest and eased 1lb but stamina a query over this longer trip.

15/2

4th

2

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Stepdance

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Completed a summer hat-trick in this last year, which was her second C&D win; mid-field run at Leopardstown, after a break, rendered her eligible for repeat bid.

100/30

10th

18

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Stepdance

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; completed quickfire hat-trick on the Flat last summer at around 1m4f; remains 3lb above the last of those wins and was pulled up over hurdles when last seen at Tramore in May; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 709362 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in three handicaps lately, including over 1m6f at Navan four days ago when hampered in the closing stages; the drop in trip should be fine and go close if this doesn't come too soon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21th

14

(23)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Macinamillion

9st 9lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Chase, hurdles and Flat winner for Gavin Cromwell; capable off this mark but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat in a 1m Gowran claimer on debut for this stable.

40/1

15th

7

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Macinamillion

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Versatile sort has won a chase, over hurdles and on the Flat; soundly beaten in final start for Gavin Cromwell at Thurles (2m, good) in October and off since; best watched in first run for new yard.

33/1

18/1

Form: 644250

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat in maidens and handicaps at Dundalk last winter/spring and not a bad turf debut at Fairyhouse; excused a poor Galway run in testing ground and not out of this off 4lb lower; tongue-tie on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherokee Run

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

5th

5

(13)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Cherokee Run

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

midfield early, dropped to rear before halfway, switched right 3f out, soon headway on near side of group, nearest finish

20/1

11th

1

(4)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Cherokee Run

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent

18/1

Form: 00-090

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on soft ground at Sligo last time; this likely better ground should suit but plenty more needed in a visor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(2)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Harrison Meadows

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

midfield

33/1

12th

11

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Harrison Meadows

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Last of nine at Dundalk in February on only handicap start; tried with cheekpieces now, best watched.

50/1

Form: 00008

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a 1m2f Naas handicap last time after a break; could get involved if improving for this step-up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

dwelt start, in touch with leaders

28/1

8th

13

(16)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 63y

17:40 Naas

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

towards rear of midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, ridden and went third over 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

14th

11

(16)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Three maiden runs this year have revealed little; headgear combination fitted for handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 090420

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:55 Kelso

Night Moon

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Gary Harrison

Virtually friendless in the market when tailed-off fifth of eight on debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; best watched.

66/1

5th

5

13th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Night Moon

11st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Harrison

in rear, headway on outer 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €90.20
Straight Forecast €93.37
Tricast €1340.28
Trifecta €986.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lilac Lady

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Susiesparkle

POSTDATA:

Notturno

The Irish Sun:

Lilac Lady