August 20 / 20.20 Roscommon

20.20

Yielding

Sean Cleary Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 4f 46y
  • 15 runners
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Sean Cleary Memorial Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: /78-28

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Improvement upped to 1m4f for handicap debut at Dundalk last month, close up throughout when beaten 1/2l; unable to reproduce that level of form at Tipperary since (fast ground) although not the clearest of runs in ladies handicap; remains of interest although softer ground an unknown.
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12th

3

(11)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Avondale

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh.

7/1

1

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Avondale

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps on the Flat last year; came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown and a fine effort in a Listed novice at Galway since, both approx' 2m; should appreciate this longer trip and be involved.

4/1

2

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Avondale

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Decent Flat handicapper, scoring over 1m4f at Roscommon and here last season; returned from 298-day absence to land 2m1f Bellewstown maiden hurdle early this month in good style; should handle this step up in grade.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 344447

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden form without being progressive; opening handicap efforts okay, running a bit in snatches at Naas on latest; upped in trip and cheekpieces fitted here.
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4th

1

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Wisdomofhindsight

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.

14/1

13th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Wisdomofhindsight

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

in touch with leaders

7/2

8th

7

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:05 Down Royal

Wisdomofhindsight

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Maiden had been running well in handicaps of this standard before finishing second at lower level last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; another 6f to travel here.

10/1

3rd
11 (17)
Forlio

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 5/1006

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Limerick (1m3f, heavy) in May on debut for this yard after a long lay-off; well beaten twice afterwards, recent Leopardstown effort over an inadequate trip was more encouraging; new headgear combination tried.
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10th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner is rated 62 in that sphere; some okay runs on the level recently; much more needed to make immediate impact now over hurdles.

25/1

8th

12

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Two-time winner; last won at Navan in October (1m2f, yielding) off 9lb lower; ran on well late for a 6.25l fifth at Navan latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on tough mark for now.

7/1

5th

22

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Won well over C&D last October but wasn't as good off higher marks after and needs more on return down 2lb; eyecatching jockey booking, though.

12/1

4th
19 (10)
Figurehead

Form: /73547

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; longstanding dual-purpose maiden has run okay of late over longer trips so don't entirely rule out if getting a run.
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13th

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Figurehead

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Harry Cleary

Maiden in all categories after 45 races; some of his better runs earlier in his career were over hurdles, placed four times from 18 attempts; a top jockey booked for the trainer's first runner.

33/1

3

29th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 198y

13:25 Thurles

Figurehead

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael G Cleary

No wins in a varied 44-race career, although ran well in a couple of beginners' this term; was 11lb wrong on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown last time; percentage call is to oppose.

25/1

16/1

Form: 0/785

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground hurdles winner ran well in valuable Galway handicap on latest; earlier Flat form was a bit underwhelming though and handicapper slow to relent.
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2nd

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Metamorpheus

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

1st

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Metamorpheus

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Andrew McNamara

No success since a Punchestown maiden hurdle win (2m, heavy) three years ago; Downpatrick third in March was more encouraging but of limited appeal back on the Flat here.

16/1

Form: 076-99

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Navan winner over 1m2f last October (yielding) and coped well with the 8lb rise to finish second over 1m1f at Gowran subsequently; no show both runs this year, blew the start on first occasion; first try at 1m4f here.
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6th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Patrick Street

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual-purpose gelding who won on the Flat last month; finished well for third over hurdles at Punchestown but over 2m and stamina could be an issue over this far on chase debut.

10/1

3rd

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Reverts to jumps after a snug win over 1m4f at Limerick 18 days ago; relatively unexposed over hurdles and may be capable of improving on previous modest form

4/1

Form: 0410/6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown win in October 2022 came over 1m2f (soft) under Colin Keane off 61; returned from 590-day absence with creditable effort at same venue last month and expected to come on for that although stamina remains unproven over 1m4f.
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7th

14

(16)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

King Arthurs Sword

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Leopardstown win in October 2022 came over 1m2f (soft) under Colin Keane off 61; returned from 590-day absence with creditable effort at same venue last month and expected to come on for that although stamina remains unproven over 1m4f.

9/2

6th

9

(5)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

King Arthurs Sword

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Course winner over 1m2f on soft in October 2022; long absence to overcome now, though back on his winning mark.

16/1

Form: -00213

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Back to form in cheekpieces this year, comfortably landing 1m1f Tipperary contest on soft in May and running at least as well stepped up to 1m5f at Ballinrobe (not clear run) following month; back from a break with ground coming in his favour and one to consider.
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4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 54 on the Flat on soft ground; 0-2 over hurdles and was beaten 23l on latest at Ballinrobe when sent off at 40-1; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.

50/1

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 54 on the Flat on soft ground; 0-2 over hurdles and was beaten 23l on latest at Ballinrobe when sent off at 40-1; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.

50/1

11th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

17:12 Ballinrobe

Status Green

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield

100/1

12/1

Form: -27130 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good AW record and first Turf win came at Fairyhouse in June over this trip (good); fast ground last time probably didn't suit so remains of interest back on easier ground.
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7th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered.

13/2

13th

7

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Has a much better record on AW; three-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 2m last November; 1-28 on turf; towards the rear at Gowran last month.

20/1

12th

5

(16)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

More effective at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth in a 2m handicap there on latest; 1-27 record on turf is a negative.

10/1

Form: 600000

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
First reserve; poor form lately for Denis Hogan and hard to fancy on stable debut.
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14

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Bright Start

12st 0lb

T: S M Duffy

First reserve; just 1-36 on the Flat and has plenty to find against some of these rivals.

10

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Bright Start

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Waystar on latest C&D third when rallying gamely after a tardy start; each-way possibilities with a repeat effort.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

Bright Start

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Makaiah on Dundalk fourth in March but has been hugely regressive on turf in recent years; others preferred.

20/1

14/1

Form: 8-1400 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 54 also won on AW earlier this summer for same rider; recent runs leave him with plenty to find but can't be ruled out.
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1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

Form: 800-0

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; lightly-raced 4yo tries this trip for the first time; hard to make a case for.
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7th

5

27th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Latinised

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Martin Hassett

Low-grade handicapper on Flat; little impact in outings over hurdles at Tramore and Gowran; can be ruled out.

50/1

11th

8

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Gowran Park

Latinised

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Flat recruit; 0-5 in that sphere, well-beaten on ground ranging from heavy to good; beaten 37l on hurdling debut at Tramore; others more likely.

50/1

8th

7

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Tramore

Latinised

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Has shown little in five Flat starts and can only be watched on hurdling debut.

100/1

12/1

Form: 520996

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win came back in 2021; pick of this year's form when second over 1m2f at Navan off 64; four defeats since although ran well for long way in first-time visor at Sligo before stamina failed over 1m6f; will appreciate drop back in trip.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

25/1

Form: 75560-

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; mild promise last year on the Flat for Andy Slattery but recent hurdles form for current yard not encouraging; opening mark seems on the high side.
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14th

1

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Dakota Chief

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Louise G Lyons

always behind, detached when reminders before halfway, weakened over 4f out, tailed off when eased from over 2f out

25/1

11

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Dakota Chief

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Louise G Lyons

Eight-race maiden; showed ability on the Flat for hasn't shown enough in a trio of efforts over hurdles to warrant support here.

16/1

6th

16

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dakota Chief

11st 0lb

T: Louise G Lyons

Reserve; some promise on the Flat but may do well to win a maiden judged on initial efforts.

20/1

Form: 057V-0

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Frankel gelding didn't show a lot in three starts for Richard Hannon and cheaply bought in the autumn; last of 23 on Curragh handicap debut (hooded) in March and given time off since.
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15th

10

(19)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Tujjaar

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard John O’Brien

Frankel gelding didn't show a lot in three starts for Richard Hannon and cheaply bought in the autumn; last of 23 on Curragh handicap debut (hooded) in March and given time off since.

20/1

23th

13

(5)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tujjaar

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Richard John O’Brien

Frankel gelding didn't show a lot in three starts for Richard Hannon and cheaply bought in the autumn; first time on this type of surface; handicap debut.

33/1

0

6

(3)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tujjaar

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, pulled up 1f out, race voided

12/1

Non-runners

Lady Christa, Polemon, Highland King, Rushford

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €39.60
Straight Forecast €47.21
Tricast €513.19
Trifecta €499.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Status Green

The Irish Sun:

Metamorpheus

POSTDATA:

Jawhary

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Status Green