August 06 / 20.30 Roscommon

20.30

Good To Yielding

Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 7f 100y
  • 13 runners
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Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 6

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 for debut over C&D and finished sixth, 17.5L behind the winner; needs to improve markedly on that effort to feature at the business end.
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9th

3

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:27 Leopardstown

Albert Hirsch

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Well held in bumpers; has shown little in three Flat runs over shorter trips and does not appeal as being well handicapped; blinkered for the first time.

16/1

1

(21)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Albert Hirsch

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Well held in three bumpers; two maiden runs suggest he'll be of more interest in handicaps; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

1

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Albert Hirsch

10st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Well held in three bumpers before an 11l sixth in a 1m6f maiden at Gowran in September; opposable.

100/1

Form: P-

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sent off at 25-1 for his debut in a Punchestown bumper in February and pulled up on heavy ground; could do better on a sounder surface but can only be watched on this occasion.
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1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:25 Sligo

Ben Purple

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Pulled up on four of his seven starts; refused to race at Roscommon last August; look elsewhere.

66/1

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Ben Purple

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has failed to complete four of his six starts, including when refusing to race in a Roscommon bumper last August; reluctant at the start again when pulled up on handicap debut latest; a risky proposition.

66/1

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Ben Purple

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has failed to complete four of his six starts, including when refusing to race in a Roscommon bumper last August; reluctant at the start again when pulled up on handicap debut latest; a risky proposition.

66/1

Form: 4-46

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of potential in bumpers at Lingfield (AW) and Haydock earlier this year; not a bad effort behind Feud in a novice hurdle at Galway last week; has a chance now back in a bumper.
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6

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

Eagles Quest

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Has run twice on the Flat since winning a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in February; has a slight edge over Ifallgoeswell on previous Gowran running.

10/1

11th

2

(8)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Eagles Quest

9st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Recent maiden hurdle winner; midfield over 1m4f on first Flat start; 1m looked inadequate when staying on late to take ninth of 25 at the Curragh last month; could improve up in trip.

25/1

9th

1

(24)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Eagles Quest

10st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Recent maiden hurdle winner; mid-field over 1m4f on only Flat start; 1m may be inadequate.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Mahler gelding is the first foal out of a dam that is a half sister to bumper and Cheltenham festival winner Good Time Johnny; watch the market for clues.
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5

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 100y

20:30 Roscommon

Good Time Tommy

11st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Mahler gelding is the first foal out of a dam that is a half sister to bumper and Cheltenham festival winner Good Time Johnny; watch the market for clues.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sea Moon gelding; half-brother to winners The Butcher Said (useful 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase) and Carrarea (bumper/2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Meetmeathemoon; plenty to like on paper and shrewd yard.
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1st

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Jerry From Kerry

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ballinrobe bumper winner for Emmet Mullins and top-rated of these; best of four hurdle runs came on penultimate at Killarney last month when an 11l fourth but didn't build on that back at scene of his win when making some jumping errors; can't be dismissed.

9/2

5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Jerry From Kerry

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Course bumper winner; rated 110 after three runs over hurdles, the best of which came on latest at Killarney when an 11l fourth; could go well.

10/1

4th

7

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Jerry From Kerry

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Beaten five times in winners' bumpers since Ballinrobe success on good ground in 2024 for Emmet Mullins; tailed off at Thurles on hurdling bow and in midfield when a faller two out at Naas; makes stable debut now.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Had a subsequent point-to-point winner 26L behind when winning at Loughrea in May; trainer not renowned for training bumper winners but this son of Robin Du Nord is nicely bred and he could go well.
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8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Fairyhouse in November but was pulled-up at Gowran since; down 1lb and has to bounce back.

7/1

15

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was rewarded for his consistency over hurdles when scoring decisively at Fairyhouse in November (24.5f, heavy); the second and third have won since; 8lb higher but has to be in the shake-up again.

11/4

10

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was narrowly denied here in February (2m4f, heavy) off 6lb lower; solid runs in defeat the last twice at Galway over 22.5f; stamina to prove for this trip, big chance if he stays (positive signals in pedigree).

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
3,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Mittersill (1m; RPR 103), Teenage Gal (7f; 78) and Alfons Walde (US 8.5f turf); dam 6f/7f winner (inc 2yo; 83), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Big Bad Bob; from a classy family but pedigree suggests this trip has to be a worry on debut, watch the market.
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9

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 100y

20:30 Roscommon

Lo And Behold

11st 10lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Matthew A Daly

3,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Mittersill (1m; RPR 103), Teenage Gal (7f; 78) and Alfons Walde (US 8.5f turf); dam 6f/7f winner (inc 2yo; 83), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Big Bad Bob; from a classy family but pedigree suggests this trip has to be a worry on debut, watch the market.

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sam Curling is 9-85 in bumpers in the last five seasons and this Harzand gelding made a very pleasing debut at Cork, staying on well for third, 5L behind the winner; this stiffer track could suit and he holds leading form claims.
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6th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Lord Ffrench

11st 8lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: S Curling

Won modest 2m5f maiden in Sligo last summer; well beaten in two handicap starts, but probably needed return; rider has had a fine year in point-to-points.

10/1

8th

12

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Lord Ffrench

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Maiden hurdle winner; tailed off in his only previous handicap but bounced back from that with a respectable show in novice company; absent since October but wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut at Punchestown but much better on his second start at Cork; finished sixth in that bumper over 2m1f and was beaten 14.5L, weakening final furlong; needs even more improvement to feature here.
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2nd

8

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Pavilion End

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Charles O’Brien

Sole win came on AW (1m4f maiden); well beaten both turf outings this term and looks to have a fair bit to find.

14/1

13th

11

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Dual-purpose AW winner; out of form at Dundalk earlier this year and disappointing return to turf at the Curragh eight days ago; eased 1lb and down in trip, but others arrive in better fettle.

33/1

13th

21

(21)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Pavilion End

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Charles O’Brien

Has only had one Flat run on turf; fair performer at up to 2m on AW at Dundalk, maiden winner (1m4f) and placed twice, including when third off this mark in October (1m4f); should be suited by ground conditions.

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
50-1 for her racecourse bow at Killarney and never landed a blow; difficult to make a case for.
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16

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Golden Order

10st 8lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick John Reilly

Has looked limited when completing in maiden hurdles; pulled up at Limerick when last seen in November; hood and tongue tie on for handicap debut; unlikely.

25/1

12

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

12:35 Limerick

Golden Order

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick John Reilly

Poor form in bumpers and has made no impact in small-field maiden hurdles at Galway.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
40,000euros 2yo; dam French 1m4f AQPS Flat winner, half-sister to numerous winners inc Shifa (1m3f-1m5f AQPS Flat/2m4f hurdle); Storm The Stars filly boasts an attractive pedigree and trainer has an outstanding record in bumpers; entitled to maximum respect.
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3

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

17:37 Killarney

Keep Up

10st 11lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner who defied some novicey jumping in a Punchestown maiden (2m5f) but has a bit to find with Kamikaz Du Plessis on their recent Galway clash; same terms here, though with Paul Townend replacing a 7lb claimer.

100/30

9

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 156y

17:05 Galway

Keep Up

10st 11lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner, good enough to get away with untidy jumping on hurdling debut; trainer has two runners with more credible claims.

8/1

6

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

15:10 Punchestown

Keep Up

11st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Pulled clear in a Roscommon bumper (soft) and wasn't disgraced in a useful Listed bumper at Gowran (good); returns from 247 day absence but plenty to recommend on first hurdling start; rider partnered last year's winning favourite in this for Willie Mullins.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Marcel filly, dam placed 2m-2m7f hurdles, sister to bumper/useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Call The Cops and bumper/2m5f-3m hurdle/chase winner Beggars Cross; yard 0-2 in bumpers last five seasons.
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6

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Quill Energy

11st 11lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Triple figure odds for all three starts and ran accordingly; impossible to fancy.

100/1

20th

17

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Quill Energy

11st 7lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Tailed off in a bumper at Roscommon and never involved in a maiden hurdle at Galway.

200/1

20th

17

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Quill Energy

11st 7lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Tailed off in a bumper at Roscommon and never involved in a maiden hurdle at Galway.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten when falling in sole point-to-point on heavy ground; by a top NH sire and well related dam was placed in a couple of bumpers; trainer 3-18 in bumpers last five seasons; best watched unless there is significant market confidence.
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2nd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Truly Elegant

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gerard Keane

Well held in her maiden hurdles but those efforts weren't devoid of promise, nor one of her bumper runs; could be interesting on this switch to handicaps.

5/1

2nd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Truly Elegant

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gerard Keane

Well held in her maiden hurdles but those efforts weren't devoid of promise, nor one of her bumper runs; could be interesting on this switch to handicaps.

5/1

8

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Truly Elegant

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Gerard Keane

Fair bumper form; wasn't disgraced in first two hurdle starts but took a backward step at Fairyhouse in October; absence to overcome but monitor the betting on handicap debut.

28/1

Non-runners

Boston Gent, Lightup Lightup, Jane Eire

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eagle's Quest

The Irish Sun:

Boston Gent

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Ffrench

POSTDATA:

Eagle's Quest