September 30 / 16.00 Roscommon

16.00

Yielding To Soft

Regan Tractor And Jeep Sales Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 4f 63y
  • 16 runners
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Regan Tractor And Jeep Sales Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: FP0-05 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not bad efforts lately on the Flat and over hurdles, both at Killarney; getting back on soft ground will suit; just 3lb above last winning mark; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:02 Killarney

Vintage Gold

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: John Joseph Murphy

Sole win over hurdles came over C&D in 2023; some decent runs in defeat last year but has to bounce back from a poor Listowel effort.

22/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Vintage Gold

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

Sole win came over this sort of trip at Killarney in August 2023; running well in defeat from this sort of mark at the end of 2024 and may have needed this month's return at Tipperary; some rain would be in his favour.

8/1

Form: 6449-0

Last run: 137 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens but has to improve plenty on his two handicap efforts back in the spring.
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7th

9

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 0y

15:42 Clonmel

Doonbeg Don

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning chase debut in 2m6f Galway handicap (soft) in October; moderate hurdles run at Punchestown in December; much better back over fences when second at Down Royal in January; has potential for further progress as a chaser.

9/2

Form: 005-79

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Best effort came at Thurles in February; not as good twice lately, though might not have stayed 3m last time; still needs more.
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22

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Brogue Man River

10st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time.

66/1

22

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Brogue Man River

10st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time.

66/1

15th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:35 Clonmel

Brogue Man River

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Norman Lee

always behind

28/1

Form: 00608

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles; can surely do better in this grade and worth a market check.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Mr McWhinny

10st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

0-18 under rules but he was an easy winner of an Irish point in May; well held back over regulation fences at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month but he took a strong hold and ran well to a point in that race; could benefit from this drop back in trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he was in the mix.

2/1

4th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

19:12 Uttoxeter

Mr McWhinny

10st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has struggled under rules in Ireland; hard to know what to make of facile win in Irish point (3m, good) last month after ten-month absence; market will be best guide on stable debut.

10/1

8

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Mr McWhinny

11st 5lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Shaped with promise before penultimate-fence fall at Tipperary (2m3f, yielding) at start of this month, his second start over fences, but was tailed off over 3m1f here on Saturday; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 00-015

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble at Galway but not as good off this mark at Tramore since, both over approx' 2m6f; this trip should be fine and can still run well.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

15

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Won off 8lb higher at Galway in September 2024 but has shown virtually nothing since; tailed off at Sligo on latest and impossible to fancy on recent form.

50/1

13th

16

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Max Time

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap at Galway in 2024; basically regressive since and can't make a case for on recent form.

66/1

16

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Galway win in September 2024 was a flash in the pan; unplaced in 33 of his 34 starts; pulled up in 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last week.

66/1

Form: 00-P46

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort over 2m1f at Sligo last time; this trip could suit better and can be a player.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

1-28 over hurdles; soundly beaten in races at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick since a breakthrough win at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

12th

5

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Bowgate Street

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: M Flannery

Breakthrough win at Sligo (2m2f, good) on penultimate; raised 7lb and soundly beaten off revised mark at Ballinrobe; eased 1lb; may be on tough mark for now.

10/1

8th

17

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bowgate Street

10st 7lb

T: M Flannery

First reserve; belated first win at Sligo on latest (2m2f, good) 14 days ago; raised 7lb, this is a tougher race and not sure the drop back in trip is ideal.

Form: 64-8F0

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last two completed handicaps but this softer ground will suit better and not dismissed.
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10

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Lispopple

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen four times since, pulled up twice here, tailed off at Clonmel and fell at the second at Cork last month; can only be watched.

100/1

11

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Lispopple

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen three times since, pulled up twice and tailed off when last seen on return from absence; can only be watched.

50/1

Form: -807F0

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was running a big race when fell at the last at Sligo; however, was poor behind Max Time at Galway since; back on soft can help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form.

16/1

7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form.

16/1

9

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

16:00 Roscommon

But What About Me

11st 3lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Norman Lee

Was running a big race when fell at the last at Sligo; however, was poor behind Max Time at Galway since; back on soft can help.

10/1

Form: 00-00P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Poor efforts lately in handicaps and isn't easy to make a case for.
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21

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Fernhill Fling

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; improved from moderate seasonal return at Limerick when 20l seventh at Clonmel (16.5f) in December but pulled up at that venue the following month; looks second string for stable.

20/1

9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Fernhill Fling

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Regressive maiden had an excuse when pulled-up at Cork when last seen; still needs improvement on return.

20/1

Form: P-8378

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Third in a Tramore maiden hurdle but was well-beaten over hurdles and fences since so needs to get back to that best.
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Verdict Starting price

14

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Ardfert Mary

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Belatedly off the mark last month in 3m1f Roscommon handicap chase (good) in first-time tongue-tie, her first attempt at the trip; has to be of interest back hurdling at the same distance, though tongue-tie left off today.

8/1

1st

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-21 under rules; hasn't offered much in her three previous chases but returns to this discipline after some pleasing runs over hurdles and the tongue-tie is new.

10/1

17

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-20 under rules but signs she may be capable from this sort of mark in a couple of runs last month; may not want rain to arrive.

17/2

Form: 9-7620

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Yet to win over jumps but placed several times; poor last time; could go well but too inconsistent to get behind with confidence.
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12th

13

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

15:25 Roscommon

Derby De Thaix

10st 13lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Extended record over hurdles to 0-42 at Naas when last seen in December; ran poorly on only previous visit to this track; hard to fancy.

20/1

14th

17

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

15:00 Naas

Derby De Thaix

11st 3lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

0-41 hurdles record is highly off-putting; twice a runner-up over 3m this season; unreliable.

20/1

14th

17

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

15:00 Naas

Derby De Thaix

11st 3lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

0-41 hurdles record is highly off-putting; twice a runner-up over 3m this season; unreliable.

20/1

Form: 0-F346

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner; not a bad run back hurdling at Galway off this mark last time but still needs more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

15

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Fly De Megaudais

10st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

No win for over two years; 10lb lower now and some flickers of form early in the summer but others more likely.

14/1

Form: 5/55-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten three times off this mark back from a three year absence; could improve from latest run, though, which came off a 299-day absence; shrewd yard.
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5th

9

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Stowaway Lass

10st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

led, hit 2nd, jumped right 4th, joined 5th, headed but prominent 5 out

11/2

Form: /7-570

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten last three runs off low marks and loads to find; cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

16:00 Roscommon

Whiskey Lady

10st 13lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gillian Scott

Well-beaten last three runs off low marks and loads to find; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

28/1

11th

15

8th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:45 Roscommon

Whiskey Lady

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times in handicaps but well-held the last twice and has to return to best form.

22/1

7th

16

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:25 Listowel

Whiskey Lady

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gillian Scott

Could have needed her comeback run and she has placed form in handicaps on decent ground; might not be the strongest of stayers over this far.

20/1

Form: -8PP30

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First reserve; decent third at Ballinrobe but never involved at Killarney since and has to bounce back.
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10

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:35 Killarney

Pearlofflorida

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Point-to-point and hurdle winner; fell at Naas and reportedly never travelled when pulling up at Wexford in her two chase starts; cheekpieces now reached for after a heavy defeat over hurdles at Roscommon earlier this week; hard to fancy on recent form.

28/1

17

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

16:00 Roscommon

Pearlofflorida

11st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Liam P Cusack

First reserve; decent third at Ballinrobe but never involved at Killarney since and has to bounce back.

11th

7

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Pearlofflorida

11st 4lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Liam P Cusack

Sligo maiden winner last summer (good) ended a poor run of form with decent third over 2m7f at Ballinrobe recently, staying on after sluggish start on softish ground; don't rule out.

8/1

Form: 000

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; little to show for three maiden hurdle runs but can do better in this company; check market.
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11th

13

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Entitled to need comeback run at Sligo after a long lay-off and ran just respectably when beaten 20l into fifth at Limerick 18 days ago; dropped 11lb in the weights since decent fifth at Roscommon in 2024 so could be well-treated but needs more up in trip.

20/1

5th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.

20/1

11th

14

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Celtic Crossing

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Off the track since 31l defeat at Punchestown in October 2024; likely to need this run after such a long layoff.

25/1

Non-runners

Movie King, Rossies Tara, Good Bye Milan

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Max Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Vintage Gold

POSTDATA:

Ardfert Mary

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rossies Tara