May 12 / 16.55 Roscommon

16.55

Good

Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 19th May Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 15 runners
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Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 19th May Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 647-03

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Kept on to finish close up behind Bucky Larson last week at Gowran; that was over 1m but she's won at 6f; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 348448

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-15 since winning on soft at Sligo in August 2023 but continues to run well now and again; hard to discount.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 550040

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times but 0-26 overall and hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen.
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18th

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Knockmore Prince

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: T G McCourt

29-race Flat maiden makes hurdling debut now for new stable; put a line through him.

66/1

8

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Knockmore Prince

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

29-race maiden; Roscommon third is his standout run this campaign; not suited by the race conditions.

50/1

15

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Knockmore Prince

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden, Roscommon third his standout run this campaign; 6lb out of handicap here.

33/1

Form: 80-980

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who isn't progressing and has been well beaten in three runs this season at 6f; now tongue tied.
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24

(23)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Dark Willow

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Runner-up at Roscommon over 7.5f last time; is 4lb out of the handicap in a stronger race so will need to progress again.

12/1

11th

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Naas

Dark Willow

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Very modest sort based on 13 runs; can't make a case for.

50/1

Form: 602-48 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have been on heavy ground and hard to win with at the best of times with a strike-rate of 3-63; likes to lead and he's not the only one in this field.
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14th

15

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Manhattan Dandy

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

C&D winner on heavy; winless for over two years, but will come on for AW run after layoff.

8/1

4th

13

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

All three wins have come on turf, but has placed form over 7f/1m here and top 'bug' rides; back from a break, though, and it usually takes a run to sharpen him.

14/1

7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

12/1

Form: 77037-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden but ran well on a few occasions last year under varying conditions; goes well for Jimmy Dalton who claims 10lb; the absence is a concern.
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17

(20)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Poppadom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

27-race maiden but was only beaten a neck in a soft ground 1m handicap at Gowran in June; hasn't kicked on since and may need a bit further than 7f these days.

33/1

7th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden after 26 starts was well beaten over further here last time; however, was runner-up over C&D in June so has to get back to that form.

22/1

12

(18)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

25-race maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m here in June; however, not as good twice since and has a tough draw to overcome now.

25/1

33/1

Form: 00098-

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts on either side of being gelded for his former yard, including two handicaps and a claimer; plenty to prove.
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11th

12

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Maiden after 27 starts can't be fancied from 9lb out of the handicap.

50/1

12th

2

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Romantic War

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Modest maiden rated just 30; impossible to fancy in a race of this nature.

150/1

12th

15

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Placed in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; labouring this season and impossible to fancy on recent showings; last of nine in a claimer at Ballinrobe on Monday.

33/1

Form: 998-02

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hadn't kicked on from her debut effort but last week's run at Gowran was more like it, where she was clear at one stage before being outpointed late on; that was over 1m and dropping to 7f could suit.
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13

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound.

20/1

12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

11lb higher than for sole win at Roscommon in July (extended 7f) and 4lb higher than for the second at Cork (7f, soft); on a tough mark and probably wants further these days.

10/1

17th

13

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Won off 12lb lower at Roscommon in July (7.5f, yielding); solid second of 21 off 60 at Cork (7f, soft) 12 days ago and raised 5lb for that; place chance again.

7/1

Form: 804850

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 11 since making a winning debut in August 2023 for Godolphin; it hasn't been a complete washout for current connections and his mark continues to fall.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched.

40/1

13/2

Form: -00092

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Rated a lot higher when trained in Britain and returned to form with a near miss at Gowran (7f, heavy) where he went from the front; thereabouts with a repeat and he's not had many chances on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Fair 2yo for George Scott but generally struggled for his current trainer; brought over from Ireland twice early in the year (AW), when unplaced each time, and is some way down the pecking order back from a break.

33/1

8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

Form: 99900

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Huge odds for all his runs and has performed accordingly, including two handicaps at 7f and 6f; lots to prove.
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4th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Harvey

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won a classified event at Yarmouth in July and he's been in the first three in each of his five starts since, including when beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m4f, good) 11 days ago; cheekpieces now return and he should be in the thick of things again.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Lingfield (AW)

Highland Harvey

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won a classified event at Yarmouth (about 1m4f) in July and he's been in the first three in each of his four starts since, including when beaten a neck at Brighton (1m4f, good) nine days ago; consistent sort and he remains of interest.

4/1

6/1

Form: 0-7602

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Only her second run in a handicap when a front-running second at Leopardstown (7f, good) and gets in here off an untouched mark; considered.
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17

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Browned Off

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

10-race maiden; runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; no sign of similar form until a creditable fourth of 17 over C&D two weeks ago.

10/1

16

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Browned Off

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Paul W Flynn

Runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; below that level since, including on a recent AW run; blinkered for the first time.

16/1

14

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Browned Off

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Paul W Flynn

Was runner-up at Leopardstown over 7f in April but below that level since and needs to return to that form; seems to handle this surface.

18/1

6/1

Form: -00942

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
A long time since his seventh career win but he was never far away when second of 15 at Gowran five days ago (1m, good); that was after a good run at Leopardstown and his turn could be near.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

Form: 09-001

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Won on good and the AW when trained in Britain; added a third career success a month ago at Dundalk where she went off pretty quick in the new blinkers and just held on (80-1); whether this will pan out so favourably is questionable.
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6th

6

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Albion Princess

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Allowed to dictate when a C&D winner at 80-1 last April; weak form overall in 2025.

66/1

14th

12

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Albion Princess

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won on good and the AW when trained in Britain; added a third career success a month ago at Dundalk where she went off pretty quick in the new blinkers and just held on (80-1); whether this will pan out so favourably is questionable.

12/1

15th
9 (15)
Khutulun

33/1

Form: 12-649

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Chelmsford winner last September for James Ferguson; left that yard for 7,000gns and it was her first run on heavy when tailed off at Gowran; may fare better this time.
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15th

9

(15)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Khutulun

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced wide, prominent

33/1

15th

9

(15)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:55 Roscommon

Khutulun

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced wide, prominent

33/1

9th

2

(4)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Khutulun

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

prominent on inner

6/1

Non-runners

Breath Of You

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €39.90
Straight Forecast €40.17
Tricast €753.29
Trifecta €816.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Browned Off

SPOTLIGHT:

Clever And Classy

The Irish Sun:

Cherry Pink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Manhattan Dandy