August 20 / 19.20 Roscommon

19.20

Yielding

Conor Cassidy Car Sales Handicap

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 15 runners
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Conor Cassidy Car Sales Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5-4510 C

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner for William Haggas; good run on heavy behind Zephron at Cork and stepped up to 1m2f to win on good ground here in May; not seen since a below par effort at Gowran in early June; claims at his best though.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 455

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in a trio of maidens on soft and good ground; good 5lb claimer booked but has a bad draw to cope with.
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10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Raven

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.

50/1

10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Raven

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0/6815

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fve-time winner in France got off the mark in this country when winning over 7f at the Curragh on soft; not the clearest run at Roscommon last time here in May; ground in his favour and the champion jockey booked.
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11th

6

(18)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap here on Tuesday, with seven of these behind; has loads of gears and likely to be ridden similarly from widest draw; 7lb penalty.

7/2

1st

12

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Orandi

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincoln last season; attempted to bring off the double at Doncaster and produced a fine effort to finish third of 22 behind Godwinson; has failed to prosper since third to Dunum in this last year; however, he is 8lb lower now and should be at peak fitness after a Curragh prep-run in a race dominated by Pierre Royal and Booyea.

10/1

8th

5

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in 2025 but no joy since; midfield at Limerick on latest (1m, yielding) and remains 2lb above last winning mark; best form on easier ground than this; others appeal more.

14/1

10/1

Form: 9-0044

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has faced some stiff tasks since winning on debut at Dundalk a year ago; down to a mark of 73 now and ran well at Naas last month on ground with an ease; could go well.
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3rd

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W McCreery

Improving mare seeking to complete a hat-trick, following a Killarney success when overcoming 7lb rise in 1m1f contest here a fortnight ago, having to wait for an opening and getting first run on runner-up when holding on by a head (pair clear); another 8lb rise to overcome but thriving.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Consistent mare gained the third win of her career (and first on turf) at Killarney last month (1m, good); up 7lb and moves up in grade but nicely drawn here and can't be dismissed in her current form.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Bella Colombia

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Both wins have been on the AW, including in March off 59; close third from a bad draw at Dundalk on Sunday, having 11 days earlier chased home Pete's Dream at Fairyhouse over this trip; has her chance again and good draw plus 5lb claimer booked.

13/2

8/1

Form: 73-128

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Cracking run after seven months off when narrowly beaten in a 7f handicap at Galway; disappointing effort the following day might have been too much too soon; front-runner with the ideal draw and looks a big player.
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8th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Eddie G

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

On a hat-trick after 7f wins at Naas and Galway; Coen's claim means he's probably still fairly treated and is ground-versatile.

3/1

1st

10

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Eddie G

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two AW wins last year; opened his turf account at the 15th attempt at Naas last week; one of three for the stable here; could feature with the champion jockey booked; draw should help.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Eddie G

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has gone close in defeat, including at Down Royal on penultimate; too keen over 1m last time, will appreciate return to 7f.

12/1

Form: -79825

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; three-time winner and prefers good ground; solid performer over this trip.
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11th

10

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1-44 on turf; step in right direction when sixth at Leopardstown last month but below that form last twice; on a nice mark but hard to trust at present.

18/1

11th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W McCreery

1-43 on turf; struggled on the AW last winter; made an okay return to turf at Roscommon when fifth (7.5f, good) but was very poor next time over 1m here; bounced back with a good sixth at Leopardstown next time (1m1f, good); another poor run at Naas three days ago; hard to trust.

10/1

7/1

Form: 251504

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Front-runner has found her form again this year, winning at Down Royal in June and a good fourth in a Galway handicap; ground should be fine and likely to go well here from the front.
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8th

3

(6)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Red Heel

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, chased clear leader, weakened quickly under 2f out

100/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

19:20 Roscommon

Red Heel

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Front-runner has found her form again this year, winning at Down Royal in June and a good fourth in a Galway handicap; ground should be fine and likely to go well here from the front.

7/1

Form: 90-224

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four wins at this trip but not for over two years; form in May was solid though has inched higher in the handicap; draw is okay and likely to play a hand.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

12/1

Form: 8-0005 C

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five wins up to 1m4f; a fine run on soft over this trip at Curragh in May; has missed a few engagements due to ground but might just get it here.
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3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

10th
1 (16)
Lust

33/1

Form: 847-05

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Ger Lyons; yet to show his best for Mick Mulvany and others more likely here despite him coming down the handicap.
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Lust

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has come down in the world a long way since 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; started the season with an encouraging third in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest in June but later in month didn't build on that at Leopardstown; back from a break and drops in trip (has won on soft-to-heavy).

12/1

7th

7

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Lust

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has come down in the world a long way since a 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; rated 102 at his peak; was running off a career-low 53 when starting the season with an encouraging third in a 1m2f event at Fairyhouse 13 days ago; good chance if building on that.

9/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Lust

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Four-time winner but hasn't got his head in front since a listed win in 2022; badly out of sorts last season and can only be watched on seasonal reappearance.

40/1

OUR TIP
11th
3 (15)
Desert Haven

7/1

Form: 00-126

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Was gaining second career win when returning better than ever to win off 76 at Leopardstown in April before good second at Naas (1m); latest Fairyhouse run disappointing but don't rule out him bouncing back even from a bad draw; handles any ground
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

7/1

Form: 41-810 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner and appreciates plenty of cut in the ground; no impression after more than three months off at Galway; should do better here although will need luck in running from his inside draw.
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13th

13

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Zephron

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run.

25/1

10th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zephron

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

Form: 25/7-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 2yo maiden for Joseph O'Brien in 2022; poor form over hurdles for Moses McCabe and down the field in a Galway handicap on his stable debut; others more likely.
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9th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Warrior Lion

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

29-race maiden who has struggled back over hurdles in his last two runs; finished second in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in January but was beaten 6l and that took his AW record to 0-12; down the list.

7/1

8th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up in basement-grade AW race in January but pulled up over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and now 0-28 overall; stable has much more obvious chance with Captain Cool.

25/1

8

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up on AW last month and now has first hurdle start for current yard; however, that recent Flat form is very modest, he's achieved little in this code, and he's yet to win after 27 attempts (seven over hurdles).

15/2

Form: 31-400

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy ground Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f and ran well in a 1m2f handicap at the same venue in April; well beaten twice subsequently and question to answer now after three months off.
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7th

8

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Givemehoperosa

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Jack W Davison

towards rear, pushed along early

14/1

14th

14

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

19:20 Roscommon

Givemehoperosa

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

Won a heavy ground Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f and ran well in a 1m2f handicap at the same venue in April; well beaten twice subsequently and question to answer now after three months off.

20/1

16th

14

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Curragh

Givemehoperosa

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

1m1f heavy ground maiden winner at Leopardstown in October; ran okay on return before lesser run at Gowran and might find a drop in trip on quicker ground against her; wears first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 2731-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Winner on good ground in France last season; took a heavy fall in a maiden hurdle in March; tongue-tie on now; probably best watched.
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9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

Non-runners

Sir Callisto, Her Ladyship, River Derwent, Glamorously

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €97.70
Straight Forecast €109.15
Tricast €465.10
Trifecta €526.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Red Heel

TOPSPEED:

Shawaamekh

SPOTLIGHT:

Eddie G

POSTDATA:

Red Heel

The Irish Sun:

Shawaamekh