August 20 / 19.50 Roscommon

19.50

Yielding

District Speciality Coffee Apprentice Maiden

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 4f 46y
  • 9 runners
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District Speciality Coffee Apprentice Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made favourite on debut in Killarney auction maiden last month but ran a bit in snatches in strongly-run contest and didn't quite get home when fourth (second won at Tramore on Saturday); better for that experience and could well figure.
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17th

12

(22)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Poetic Sound

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Registered his highest rating in 1m6f Listed race on soft ground last April (his only time front-running); always prominent when strong finish took him to a handicap win at the Curragh (1m6f, yielding) this term and, although he wasn't discredited over 2m later in June, this trip on softer than good may well be the best fit; wears headgear for the first time.

20/1

7th

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Poetic Sound

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Stayed on well to gain third career success off 8lb lower here on latest (1m6f, yielding); both previous runs at around this trip have not been his best so could be vulnerable upped in distance on quicker ground off career high mark.

100/30

1st

6

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Poetic Sound

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won twice over 1m4f in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and fine third in Listed contest; last month's 1m4f Leopardstown comeback run was encouraging, could well improve enough from that to play a major role here back at 1m6f.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decorated Knight colt far outran his 22-1 odds on Curragh debut in late June under a positive ride in chasing home strong favourite and now 90-rated Siege Of Troy over 1m2f; should stay this longer trip and has to be considered a major player.
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1st

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Trapalanda

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P G Fahey

prominent, led from 2f out, went clear when pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, pushed out

10/11

2nd

8

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

19:50 Roscommon

Trapalanda

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

pressed leader, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

13

(15)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Trapalanda

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P G Fahey

Decorated Knight colt; half-brother to 1m6f/2m Flat (RPR 66) and 2m hurdle winner Ney; dam 8.6f winner (87), half-sister to 1m/1m4f winner Mayasa, out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Listed winner Ebaziya (dam of Gold Cup winners Enzeli and Estimate); unlikely to be involved on debut.

200/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 42

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise on both starts at Leopardstown over 1m2f; fourth behind the now 101-rated The Equator on heavy and runner-up on better ground behind a Ballydoyle hotpot last month in a weak enough contest, rallying after racing prominently; good chance he'll stay 1m4f on that evidence although not bred for it.
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7th

1

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Mick Collins

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

First run since leaving Noel Meade in Ireland for £70,000 in May; a pretty useful jumper for him (second on chase debut two weeks earlier) and won a 1m4f maiden in April 2025 in his latest Flat race; unexposed in this sphere (makes AW debut) and not written off.

20/1

2nd

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mick Collins

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Won 4yo maiden hurdle at Punchestown last June on good ground; placed in novice events at Bellewstown and Galway; failed to sustain that form in two outings before being left off in the autumn; Flat win over 1m4f came after a lengthy break, so could go well here.

8/1

4th
10 (1)
Fianna

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belardo filly cost 4,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Mubhij (7f inc AW; RPR 102), Vidala (1m1f; 59) and Spirit Of Liberty (French 10.5f AW/1m4f turf); dam placed in Germany, half-sister to 2 German Listed winners; claimer-ridden debutante likely to be all the better for the experience.
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1st

15

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Fianna

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-8 last year for Willie McCreery; modest enough start for this yard when beaten 14.5l at Gowran (13.5f, soft); eased 1lb and new headgear combination needs to spark.

20/1

7th

2

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Fianna

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Placed once in seven starts for Willie McCreery; her new trainer appears to have a better chance with Bhean Saibhre; tongue-tie for the first time

14/1

5

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Fianna

9st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Fair maiden form but yet to make her mark in handicaps, never competitive when a remote third at Tramore on latest in first-time cheekpieces (now replaced by visor); more needed.

10/1

5th
12 (4)
Kisiyra

9/2

Form: 932-40

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with good Galway second on heavy ground and not too far off that level of form on seasonal return at Gowran but dropped out tamely at Roscommon on much quicker ground latest; ground back in her favour so has to be respected although not a guaranteed stayer now upped in trip.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP

Form: 0-

Last run: 417 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in maidens on the Flat and over hurdles last year; tongue-tie tried but can't be fancied
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14th

16

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Rio Doce

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Set tough asks on first six starts between hurdles and the Flat, never landed a blow as a result; off 552 days and hard to assess on h'cap bow.

33/1

13th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Rio Doce

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since.

200/1

7th
2 (12)
Sherodan

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tipperary bumper winner and won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last summer after a couple of seconds; interesting now switched to Flat after a year's absence; likes decent ground but may not get it here.
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8

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Sherodan

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, not fluent and pulled up quickly 4th, looked to go wrong

9/1

7th

2

(12)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

19:50 Roscommon

Sherodan

10st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Tipperary bumper winner and won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last summer after a couple of seconds; interesting now switched to Flat after a year's absence; likes decent ground but may not get it here.

7/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted when well held on Galway debut early this month, easily passed over.
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7th

8

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jet Times

9st 4lb

J: Danny Power

T: Oliver J Power

midfield, headway and went third 6f out, outpaced and lost position 2f out, kept on up the centre final furlong, not reach leaders

13/2

7th

8

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jet Times

9st 4lb

J: Danny Power

T: Oliver J Power

midfield, headway and went third 6f out, outpaced and lost position 2f out, kept on up the centre final furlong, not reach leaders

13/2

3rd

6

(10)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jet Times

9st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Oliver J Power

towards rear, headway and prominent 6f out

8/1

Form: 009

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three 1m maidens; easily dismissed.
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5th

9

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong

20/1

5th

9

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Conor David Maxwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong

20/1

11th

14

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ballinahulla

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Easily best effort when touched off in 1m5f Down Royal handicap (good) in September; form since leaves her with plenty to find and 2lb wrong here.

16/1

Non-runners

Jazzwing, Polaris Dancer, Ice Opera

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €21.90
Straight Forecast €17.12
Trifecta €44.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trapalanda

POSTDATA:

Ice Opera

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mick Collins

The Irish Sun:

Trapalanda