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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2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner (good/heavy) in 2024 is rated 82 in that sphere although ran nowhere near that figure in Dundalk claimer when last seen in October; previously runner-up in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle so entitled to respect on that run.

13/2

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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7th

1

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Orandi

10st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed.

18/1

21th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Orandi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance.

25/1

15th

6

(13)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Orandi

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A J Martin

Last year's winner, went very close in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster only 13 days later; also ran well in the first of two Galway festival starts; mid-division in the Balmoral Handicap before a poor run here at the end of the season; Ryan Moore booked; could repeat 2025 wins; only 6lb higher.

8/1

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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5th

11

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Bella Colombia

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Added a second AW win at Dundalk in March (1m); 0-13 on turf but ran some decent races in defeat in 2024 and competed effectively off this mark when third of 13 over 1m at Limerick last month.

6/1

3rd

8

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Bella Colombia

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Added a second AW win at Dundalk last month (1m) off 3lb lower; ran some decent races in defeat on turf in 2024; hurdling wasn't her bag; could go well.

7/1

1st

2

(16)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Colombia

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Sole success came in 6f fillies' maiden here for this yard in 2023; right back to form when second of 14 over C&D in January; failed to back that up in two 7f outings since; wide draw a negative.

16/1

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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2

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-10 on turf; denied a clear run when a 1.75l third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) and has been gelded since; big player here off the same mark.

7/2

2

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-10 on turf; denied a clear run when a 1.75l third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) and has been gelded since; big player here off the same mark.

7/2

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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5th

3

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Four-time winner was very much out of form at Dundalk over the winter; has had a break.

18/1

11th

8

(14)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: W McCreery

Three-time course winner who was just denied over C&D off 60 last July; nothing like the same standard of form since then; never a factor behind Beat The Devil last month.

25/1

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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No Results Found
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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19

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Lust

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has regressed badly since winning a Listed race back in 2022; no real signs of turning a corner either; well-beaten Gowran on Monday (4.19).

20/1

11th

4

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Lust

9st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Conor David Maxwell

Four-time winner including at Listed level when in his pomp in 2022; no show yet in three runs for this stable and slowly away from the stalls the last twice; risky.

12/1

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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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

7th

4

(13)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last.

9/1

15th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Zephron

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable.

20/1

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