May 20 / 19.20 Roscommon

19.20

Soft

Abbey Hotel Roscommon Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 2f 58y
  • 9 runners
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Abbey Hotel Roscommon Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 885-45 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m for William Haggas in 2022; fine Curragh run (sft/hvy) on debut for this yard but not as good at Cork (good) since; back on soft today can help.
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2nd

2

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner was a good second of 15 on hurdles bow at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding) and would have made the winner work for it if not unseating his rider at the last at Tramore in April (2m, soft); of concern is that the worst of his three hurdle runs came over C&D in October when a 21l sixth of 13 but could go well; well beaten on Flat when last seen.

11/4

7/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2460-9

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m1f at Tipperary last year and some good runs in defeat after up to 1m5f; can improve from return at Dundalk and seems ground versatile.
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 900-12 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Navan and a good run off this rating at Leopardstown three days ago; handles this ground and has a chance again if this isn't too soon.
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12th

9

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Cleopatras Needle

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose mare whose last two wins have come over hurdles; ran respectably in that sphere when fourth in a 20-runner handicap at Galway a fortnight ago; second in two of her Flat outings this year but beaten 12l on the second occasion and appears held by Thegooseiscooked on running at Navan,

8/1

4th

13

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Cleopatras Needle

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fit off the Flat and she was quite a convincing winner of this 12 months ago off 7lb lower; raced only once over hurdles in the meantime.

20/1

Form: 21

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk maiden over 1m on second run (runner-up beaten thrice since); entitled to be still improving and shapes as if this trip will suit; cheekpieces on and has to be respected for leading yard.
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3

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Al Mudhaffar

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Fellowes

Still quite lightly raced after only eight starts but ended 2024 with two disappointing AW runs and was well beaten on turf when returning in March; refitted visor the headgear of choice today; needs to turn a corner.

9/1

5th
6 (5)
Spy

12/1

Form: 40390-

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins when trained in UK in 2022; some decent runs in defeat last year for this yard, including hurdling; has a squeak if ready to go on return.
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2

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Spy

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; never sighted on recent Flat return at Roscommon, but notable jockey booking here so has to be worth a market check.

8/1

15th

13

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Spy

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; returns to the Flat in a first-time visor; others arrive in better form.

15/2

18th

9

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Spy

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose winner won a Listowel handicap hurdle in June but was beaten 13l by Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; has to rebound.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-0440

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a juvenile when trained in UK; however, beaten a long way over shorter at this track on yard debut; way more needed up in trip.
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12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

7th
5 (7)
Milteye

20/1

Form: 1048-8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Good ground winner in UK last year over 1m; showed some aptitude for hurdling in three runs; however, beaten 15l over 1m4f here last week, so needs loads more.
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4th

7

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Milteye

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran creditably at Ayr in the latest start of his light 2026 campaign; steps back up in grade but could go well returned to this scenario, having gained his most recent success over C&D (in April).

12/1

5th

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Milteye

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran moderately on most recent outing 50 days ago but mostly consistent for current yard and any rain would be much welcomed.

10/1

8th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Milteye

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Has mainly proved consistent since joining this yard (233213126101), his latest win coming by a head at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; probably needs a bit more back up in grade and may not want the ground to dry out too much.

4/1

Form: 11-007 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice in France from 1m2f-4f; well beaten in three runs for Tony Martin; limited appeal on debut for this yard.
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5

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Belles Feuilles

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Just lasted out in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; could well be more to come from her.

13/2

8th

5

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Belles Feuilles

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, bit short of room and lost ground on inner after 3f, brief headway towards far side over 1f out, soon no impression

13/2

Form: 4203-0 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Killarney maiden (1m) in 2021; placed several times since and stays this trip plus goes well on soft ground; should have come on for Leopardstown return; cheekpieces might help.
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8

(9)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

19:20 Roscommon

Turbulence

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win came in a Killarney maiden (1m) in 2021; placed several times since and stays this trip plus goes well on soft ground; should have come on for Leopardstown return; cheekpieces might help.

13/2

8

(9)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

19:20 Roscommon

Turbulence

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win came in a Killarney maiden (1m) in 2021; placed several times since and stays this trip plus goes well on soft ground; should have come on for Leopardstown return; cheekpieces might help.

13/2

10th

13

(2)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Leopardstown

Turbulence

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No further success since maiden win three seasons ago; plenty of solid efforts in handicaps; handles soft ground but was a beaten favourite on heavy on final start last season.

8/1

Non-runners

Emeric, Magic Charm

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.70
Straight Forecast €26.86
Tricast €95.40
Trifecta €128.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cleopatra's Needle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theophilos

TOPSPEED:

Turbulence

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Charm

The Irish Sun:

Cleopatra's Needle