July 02 / 19.20 Roscommon

19.20

Good

Sweeney Oil Handicap

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 2f 67y
  • 11 runners
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Sweeney Oil Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.90
  • Place: £5.20

Form: -06540

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner appeared to be finding his feet again when fourth at Fairyhouse (1m6f) but folded tamely at Limerick latest over an extended 1m4f; likely to sit handy early but there to be shot at, and will need to pull out all the stops.
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2nd

8

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins include twice here at 1m4f; probably needed recent Roscommon comeback run, more expected of here with ground in his favour.

10/1

11th

10

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Out On Friday

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Front-runner loves it here; won this last year and caught late when second over C&D in August; lack of a prep run is the concern, because his record fresh is not good.

10/1

7

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Out On Friday

9st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Philip M Byrne

Bagged eighth career win at Roscommon in May (1m4f, good); back down to winning mark when a neck second back at that track on his penultimate run; underwhelming at Galway most recently when well behind (1m4f, soft); three of his wins have come at this distance but he may not appreciate the ground.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 108-00 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Curragh handicap winner was lighting up Dundalk before struggling in Bahrain; probably needed it when down the field, but not beaten far on return from a break at Curragh; ignore at your peril.
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7

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.

12/1

7

(12)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Slieve Binnian

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.

5/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: /00-15

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Got the job done nicely at Gowran on penultimate start; never really involved under 8lb hike at same when beaten 13l into fifth spot in the interim; that looked more his 'B' game than his 'A' game, more so than the penalty, and he remains a threat here if he puts it all together; ground should suit.
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5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

4th

2

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner, with six on the Flat and two over hurdles; had some struggles during the winter but he showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton (fourth of 12) last month and is now 5lb lower than for his win at Nottingham in the autumn (1m2f); handles most ground and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

7/2

4th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annexation

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner but a 10yo now and opposable on this winter's exploits.

33/1

Form: 6-0751

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Turned in last at Leopardstown but beautifully delivered under today's pilot to win well at the line; 8lb rise far from harsh for that, and whilst he does look a tricky ride, if he gets a similar rub of the green picking his way through them here, it will be no surprise if he goes in again.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 47-009

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Struggling to shed maiden tag and latest efforts far from scream out that is likely to change here; needs to up the ante.
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8

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Blackberry Jack

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Denis Leahy

A 23-race maiden whose last run over hurdles came in 2023 over C&D when well beaten off 93; returned from a break with a decent third at Tramore (1m4f, good to yielding); not as good at Galway last time; others more likely.

13/1

20

(11)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:05 Galway

Blackberry Jack

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis Leahy

Second reserve; maiden under both codes, returning from year's absence when creditable third over this trip at Tramore last month; more needed in a deeper race.

11

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:02 Tramore

Blackberry Jack

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis Leahy

Maiden under both codes, returns from year's absence and hard to make a case for; 2lb wrong.

33/1

OUR TIP
6th
3 (10)
Theophilos

11/2

Form: 60-927 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Narrowly lost out over C&D off a 1lb lower mark on penultimate start; raced wide and probably found out by the trip when a disappointing favourite over 1m5f at Leopardstown latest; far from a winning machine, but course form brings him right into calculations.
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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

7th
8 (9)
Spy

10/1

Form: 390-54

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Can be a bit tricky at the start, losing some ground the last twice before staying at it quite well; decent efforts on his two previous visits here and is now down to his lowest mark; not one to leave out of calculations.
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1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Spy

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who is consistent in the main and he was returning from a lengthy break when never that competitive at Punchestown a month ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights, even if he can return to best.

8/1

12th

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Spy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.

12/1

3rd

10

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Spy

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose; 1-13 over hurdles, the win coming in a Killarney handicap (2m1f, good) off 6lb lower in August; beaten 11l off revised mark at Listowel in September; okay run on the Flat at Thurles on latest; career best required off this mark.

8/1

Form: -02320 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Disappointing market leader at Gowran Park, that on the back of a string of fine placed efforts; has gone well on both his previous visits here so that box is ticked and probably best excused latest lapse.
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8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

Form: 4340-8

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Weak in the market when down the field on Irish/stable debut on reappearance at Gowran Park; hood now added and far too early to write off, but she does need to step up a bit.
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6th

4

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Sligo

First Snow Moon

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael William O’Meara

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders halfway, weakened under 2f out

12/1

9th

1

(12)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

First Snow Moon

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

in touch with leaders

20/1

8th

5

(10)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Gowran Park

First Snow Moon

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Michael William O’Meara

Bought for 50,000Euros at Arqana in December, having won 1m1f Dieppe maiden this time last year on heavy; fair form subsequently in handicaps; encouraging jockey booking for yard debut and market likely informative.

15/2

10th
7 (11)
Emeric

16/1

Form: 332600 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good order in late winter at Dundalk but has far from fired the last twice back on turf; has the ability but will need to come out fighting.
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11th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Emeric

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Consistent in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; had an excuse when poor at Limerick but wasn't much better at Roscommon since; needs a return to form.

25/1

10th

7

(11)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Emeric

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

awkward start, in rear

16/1

11th

10

(12)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Emeric

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Not far off his best in several middle-distance AW races at Dundalk during the winter; moderate turf run over 1m at the Curragh last time; each-way chance if running up to his handicap mark

11/2

11th
12 (5)
Golden Ash

17/2

Form: 8/843-

Last run: 246 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Good effort on handicap debut when last seen 246-days ago; fitness concerns but likely to be well prepared coming from these quarters and slowly slowly approach with her likely to pay off at some point; more to come and is respected.
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11th

12

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Golden Ash

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, prominent, went second halfway

17/2

3rd

5

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:35 Galway

Golden Ash

9st 6lb

J: Killian Brophy

T: J S Bolger

Second-favourite when last of eight over 7f Gowran on only start at two; finished in mid-field in 1m2f Curragh last month on seasonal debut; soundly beaten in fourth at Gowran last time; hard to assess but not one to rule out over this trip on handicap debut.

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:35 Galway

Golden Ash

9st 6lb

J: Killian Brophy

T: J S Bolger

Second-favourite when last of eight over 7f Gowran on only start at two; finished in mid-field in 1m2f Curragh last month on seasonal debut; soundly beaten in fourth at Gowran last time; hard to assess but not one to rule out over this trip on handicap debut.

12/1

Non-runners

Loingseoir

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €130.70
Straight Forecast €85.06
Tricast €513.72
Trifecta €827.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Ash

The Irish Sun:

Bear Profit

POSTDATA:

Theophilos

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Loingseoir

TOPSPEED:

Annexation