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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6th

3

(5)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Sea Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

5th

1

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:15 Bellewstown

Sea Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, headway 3f out, no impression under 2f out

11/2

22th

11

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Sea Eagle

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders

14/1

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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13th

5

(1)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Lord Raven

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: James Daniel Dullea

Solid efforts in defeat in three maidens plus two handicaps up to 1m1.5f; tailed-off in a maiden hurdle last time but has a shout back on the Flat with ground no issue.

11/1

7

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

Lord Raven

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James Daniel Dullea

Flat recruit makes his hurdling debut; 0-5 on the level and rated 67; placed in a couple of 7f-7.5f handicaps here and at Galway on his last two starts; there is a bit of stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree so there is hope he will stay; good jockey booked and worth a market check.

12/1

4th

2

(5)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Galway

Lord Raven

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: James Daniel Dullea

Some promise in three maidens and a solid handicap debut over a similar trip to this at Roscommon last time when drawn wide; can improve further and has a shout from a better draw today.

5/1

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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3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, too much to do

9/2

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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7th

8

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Colombia

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Debut winner here last year over 6f; 0-13 since (highly-tried initially) but several creditable handicap runs on turf this year on all types of ground; one to consider back on AW off a nice mark.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Colombia

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Debut winner here last year over 6f; 0-13 since (highly-tried initially) but several creditable handicap runs on turf this year on all types of ground; one to consider back on AW off a nice mark.

12/1

2

(19)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

15:30 Gowran Park

Bella Colombia

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

AW maiden winner over 6f last year is yet to score this term over various trips but mostly solid in defeat lately; handles this ground so a squeak.

10/1

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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9th

5

(25)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

10/1

9th

5

(25)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway towards near side under 2f out, bit short of room but kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

10/1

1st

8

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eddie G

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, went third 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds, kept on well

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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1st

5

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Dual course winner (including C&D) and eyecatching runs over C&D in her last two starts; promising claimer takes off 5lb and looks a player from the same mark.

5/1

1st

5

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Dual course winner (including C&D) and eyecatching runs over C&D in her last two starts; promising claimer takes off 5lb and looks a player from the same mark.

5/1

4th

3

(16)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

held up in rear

4/1

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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10th

1

(15)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Galway

Shawaamekh

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Veteran is 4-54; has C&D form figures of 22 including a second off 73 on heavy ground on his last visit in August 2023; needs to bounce back from a couple of poor runs at Roscommon and the Curragh but that's not impossible; wide draw not ideal but he should go well.

22/1

10th

1

(15)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Galway

Shawaamekh

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Veteran is 4-54; has C&D form figures of 22 including a second off 73 on heavy ground on his last visit in August 2023; needs to bounce back from a couple of poor runs at Roscommon and the Curragh but that's not impossible; wide draw not ideal but he should go well.

22/1

12th

4

(17)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

All four career wins over 7f; now a 10yo and hasn't won for more than two years; still only 3lb below last winning mark; likely to want juice in the ground and this trip is on the sharp side.

16/1

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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5th

15

(17)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield, short of room 2f out, good headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, disputing fourth inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

25/1

5th

15

(17)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield, short of room 2f out, good headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, disputing fourth inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

25/1

10th

1

(18)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Loingseoir

10st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Six wins up to 1m4f including two scores over a mile at this track; didn't get a clear run here last time and stepping up to this trip will suit; ground fine; a player.

6/1

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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20th

22

(22)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lust

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, soon led up the centre

40/1

20th

22

(22)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lust

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, soon led up the centre

40/1

8th

7

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Galway

Lust

9st 13lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Michael Mulvany

Won four races for Ger Lyons, including a Listed heat at Naas but his last win was in May 2022; 0-9 for current yard and hasn't looked like winning in recent starts; mark is tumbling but a leap of faith is required.

28/1

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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14th

12

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Desert Haven

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

14/1

14th

12

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Desert Haven

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

14/1

10th

4

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:35 Limerick

Desert Haven

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

midfield, prominent 3rd, went second 5th

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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18th

6

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Zephron

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.

25/1

18th

6

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Zephron

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.

25/1

6th

12

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Zephron

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

in rear

33/1

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

6

(1)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Warrior Lion

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Stepped up to this trip to good effect when an 80-1 runner-up in a C&D handicap last month; below that form on his two more recent visits; appears safely held by Glyde Ranger.

14/1

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