June 10 / 17.48 Roscommon

17.48

Good

Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £12313.04
  • 3m 1f 40y
  • 16 runners
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Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 11586-

Last run: 148 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
In good fettle last autumn, winning three on the bounce over hurdles and fences before form deteriorated; has to be ready on return for a new yard.
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7th

11

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:05 Galway

Paidis Passion

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, jumped left 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

20/1

3

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5l over 3m1f on good at Roscommon in June on debut for Paul Flynn and only 4lb higher than that day should he rediscover some spark in the new cheekpieces (was behind Bella Bliss the last time).

12/1

1

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 3m1f here on stable debut in June and a couple of fair efforts off her revised mark after that before being pulled up last time; ground versatile.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 119P-5 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Progressed last winter, winning handicaps at Galway and Cheltenham befor two lesser runs; not a bad return at Killarney and has a chance if improving from that.
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4th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Hascoeur Clermont

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Two-time chase winner hasn't got his head in front since November 2023; hasn't looked like ending the dry spell in two starts for this stable; beaten 54l at Killarney latest; cheekpieces tried.

33/1

9th

7

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Hascoeur Clermont

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David O’Sullivan

Four wins, split evenly between chasing and hurdles; losing run stretches back to November 2023 and debut for this yard was forgettable, as were his final runs for previous one.

66/1

12th

14

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Hascoeur Clermont

10st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David O’Sullivan

Four wins, split evenly between chasing and hurdles; however, losing run stretches back to November 2023; no sign of a return to the winners' enclosure in 2025 runs; makes stable debut and 1lb wrong.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 13353- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced; won a maiden hurdle last year and some solid efforts in novice chases; another sound run in a Punchestown handicap chase last time after a break; should improve for that and considered.
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10th

9

11th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Gold Bullion

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Bumper and hurdle winner was 0-5 over fences for Henry De Bromhead; has moved stables after a couple of heavy hurdles defeats at Leopardstown and Navan; ran well at just short of this trip in the Connacht National (3m1f, good) last year and just 1lb higher here; not discounted on debut for new yard.

12/1

10th

9

11th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Gold Bullion

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Bumper and hurdle winner was 0-5 over fences for Henry De Bromhead; has moved stables after a couple of heavy hurdles defeats at Leopardstown and Navan; ran well at just short of this trip in the Connacht National (3m1f, good) last year and just 1lb higher here; not discounted on debut for new yard.

12/1

16th

16

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Gold Bullion

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, went second and pressed leader 4 out, disputed lead 3 out

25/1

22/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form: 105UU- C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Was once a useful sort; won over hurdles at Kilbeggan last year but not as good since over hurdles and fences; a visor replaces blinkers; needs best.
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10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Streets Of Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April.

16/1

10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Streets Of Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April.

16/1

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Streets Of Doyen

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Fairly exposed in handicap chases although did run well in first-time visor at Roscommon in June; well held since and didn't get far in the Velka Pardubicka in Czechia last month.

22/1

Form: 40FP-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won a Downpatrick beginners' last summer over 3m; has had jumping issues since over hurdles and fences; disputing the lead when falling on return at Limerick and should go well if repeating that but needs a clear round.
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11th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Sphagnum

12st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Much better chaser, winning 3m4f Cork National last season (good); holds a whopping 30lb lower hurdles mark but unable to capitalise on it in three runs over timber this season; must be kept in mind considering his mark.

20/1

2

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Sphagnum

11st 7lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Much better chaser, winning 3m4f Cork National last season (good); unable to capitalise on 25lb lower hurdles mark on return earlier this month at Ballinrobe but entitled to come on for that so has to be respected (previous winner here).

13/2

Form: 7P654-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Smart staying chaser at his best but has been regressive in the last two years and needs a revival; just a fair banks race run last time.
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6th

7

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Won three times from the front (once over C&D) last season and lost out only narrowly in refitted cheekpieces at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago but this veteran is nothing like the force of old, and might find this race to competitive.

8/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February when getting the better of Lumi Plugin; found the Sussex National back here 13 days ago a tad too competitive but cannot be dismissed here back in the right grade.

7/2

7th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

10st 6lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Three wins in small fields this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft) and another good run when second of three at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) recently; however, there's a suspicion this 12yo will find today's race too competitive.

20/1

Form: 02059- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Useful sort at his best, won the Galway Blazers Chase in 2021; was poor over the Aintree fences when last seen but has a chance on his form of last year, notably a fine 6th in the Grand National.
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11th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut.

16/1

11th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut.

16/1

10th

6

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

midfield

12/1

Form: 52P6-1 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won her second chase from 32 starts on return at Down Royal last time over this trip; 5lb higher but has to be respected with improvement likely for that.
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14

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Goodnightngodbless

10st 9lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J Motherway

towards rear

20/1

6th

9

7th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:15 Wexford

Goodnightngodbless

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J Motherway

Former C&D winner won at Down Royal off a mark of 109 in May; below par at Roscommon off 5lb higher subsequently and then pulled up here two weeks ago; hard to fancy after that effort and may need to drop back down the weights.

25/1

11

24th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 110y

16:58 Wexford

Goodnightngodbless

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J Motherway

Nicely on top over 3m2f at Down Royal (good; 5lb lower) but her jumping didn't really stand the test in Roscommon's Connacht National; each-way claims if finding greater fluency this afternoon.

10/1

Form: 344/6-

Last run: 388 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
In decent form in open points lately but it is over three years since he ran in a handicap chase, so is difficult to assess.
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4

12th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 74y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Er Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Mr A Harney

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Eight wins and nine seconds from 24 starts in points; too good for Ask D'Man at Stowlin in May; made a competent return behind the useful Wonderwall (a winner again since) and beat the useful Born To The Sea at Tinahely last month; 1-14 record over racecourse fences is a concern, but race-fitness should be an asset.

3/1

4

12th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 74y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Er Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Mr A Harney

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Eight wins and nine seconds from 24 starts in points; too good for Ask D'Man at Stowlin in May; made a competent return behind the useful Wonderwall (a winner again since) and beat the useful Born To The Sea at Tinahely last month; 1-14 record over racecourse fences is a concern, but race-fitness should be an asset.

3/1

5th

16

7th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:15 Wexford

Er Dancer

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Decent form in point-to-points but sole win under Rules came in a maiden hunter chase; beaten 16L into ninth in a handicap chase at Roscommon in June; wears usual cheekpieces but would be a surprise winner here.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 78FP-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-5 over fences but has failed to complete on three occasions; some decent runs in defeat last season back from an absence; a squeak on his best form.
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2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Drumbear

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: R K Watson

Three-time winner for John McConnell in 2022, notably when defeating subsequent high achiever Limerick Lace in a novice chase at Limerick; totally out of form last season; no sign of a revival on stable debut at Down Royal

50/1

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

12:15 Navan

Drumbear

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: R K Watson

Three-time winner for John McConnell in 2022, notably when defeating subsequent high achiever Limerick Lace in a novice chase at Limerick; totally out of form last season; no sign of a revival on stable debut at Down Royal

50/1

16th

12

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Drumbear

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: R K Watson

Three-time winner in 2022 but has been struggling for some time over both hurdles and fences; first run for new yard and hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 133P-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
In good form last summer, finishing up with a 3rd in a Killarney Listed race; has to improve on his two runs this year which were well below that level; cheekpieces are added.
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Form: 8562U- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner up to this trip; not bad runs last autumn and a solid second on Leopardstown return; hampered last time at Punchestown; a chance.
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2nd

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Outside The Door

12st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Seven-time winner, including four over fences; ran a fine race over the orthodox fences when second in a 3m7f handicap at last season's festival; made all to win a Wexford handicap last August before pulling up in the Kerry National; remote seventh behind Desertmore House here in November.

25/1

10th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Outside The Door

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Seven-time winner including three over timber; made all to win a Wexford handicap chase easily in August before pulling up in the Kerry National; now bids to exploit 20lb lower hurdles mark and has won here over fences; chance.

15/2

13

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Outside The Door

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Promising second at Punchestown festival (near-4m) but well held in first-time blinkers in Mayo National won by the Galway Plate hero Western Fold; repeated last year's success when making all to an emphatic win at Wexford last month; 10lb higher now but sure to stay.

12/1

Form: 42PP-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
A classy mare on her day won a Limerick chase last time on return; this is much tougher and needs her best off topweight; was beaten a long way in this race last year.
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10th

7

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Limerick

Hurricane Georgie

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

4-28 over fences; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue, beating the 14lb-conceding Easy Game with Janidil third; did not jump well in Kerry National.

14/1

16

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:20 Listowel

Hurricane Georgie

10st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Is 4-27 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan in 2022; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue; first-time with cheekpieces; lowest-rated of stable's five runners.

25/1

Form: 87P/5/

Last run: 756 days

W: 10st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won an open point last time but it is a while since he has shown form under rules and he is not easy to assess back in this company.
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11

10th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 40y

17:48 Roscommon

Diese Des Bieffes

10st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Won an open point last time but it is a while since he has shown form under rules and he is not easy to assess back in this company.

16/1

Form: 9008-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner has been mostly over hurdles in last year and soundly beaten on comeback at Tipperary in that sphere; needs best chase form.
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5th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Wa Wa

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Olly Murphy

Veteran; mixes chasing with hurdling; sound run over hurdles when beaten a neck at Perth last time (3m2f, good); not out of it, but Sean Bowen rides stable companion Secret Trix.

8/1

2nd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Wa Wa

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging.

12/1

7th

6

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Wa Wa

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; won a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Perth last April (good to soft; 2lb lower) and one of his three recent chase runs was very respectable; exposed but has each-way claims.

12/1

Form: P156P-

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won at Christmas time at Leopardstown, his sole chase win from 20 starts, though placed many times; has been poor the last twice and has to bounce back.
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10th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Galon De Vauzelle

12st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Won a soft-ground point last autumn; pulled up in two Irish hunter chases this season; remote fourth at Carlisle last month.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €98.00
Straight Forecast €73.14
Tricast €305.43
Trifecta €686.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gold Bullion

POSTDATA:

Hascoeur Clermont

TOPSPEED:

Born By The Sea

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gold Bullion

The Irish Sun:

Gold Bullion