May 19 / 19.10 Roscommon

19.10

Good To Firm

Abbey Hotel Roscommon Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 2f 63y
  • 10 runners
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Abbey Hotel Roscommon Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 91243- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent on Flat in the final months of last year before failing to take to hurdling; won over roughly this trip at Down Royal last September; suited by good ground; rider's 7lb claim is useful.
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13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

Form: 91123- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner in Germany; worth considering despite a poor recent hurdles run on Irish debut; seems to handle any ground.
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11th

4

(14)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Nita

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three wins at 1m2f-1m3f in Germany but bar a Dundalk third last November, hasn't really threatened for this yard; off since December and returns with stable in decent fettle, so market check advised.

16/1

13

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Nita

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time winner in Germany (including on heavy) at 1m2f/1m3f; needs to improve based on form shown for current trainer this year.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 09-391 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ground was very soft for last month's win at Limerick; however, but his best form has been mostly on AW or good, and he has definite prospects off his revised mark.
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13th

9

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Chavajod

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Yard stalwart handles any ground and back to winning ways on the beach at Laytown; at this stage of his career, not the most obvious candidate to follow up.

10/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Chavajod

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Back from a break to finish well behind Reponse Finale at Gowran last month (9.5f, gd-fm); ran well on only previous visit to this venue in 2022 off a much higher mark but out of form for some time so needs to revive.

20/1

7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

8/1

Form: 24-057

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins for the Crisfords were over 1m; worth a shot at this trip following staying-on runs over 1m at Leopardstown and Cork; first-time cheekpieces
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3

(20)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Zipster

9st 12lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Record of 3-27 with the last of those coming over this trip at Killarney in 2025 on soft; is now 4lb lower than for that win and has been consistent on last three starts; a player despite a wide draw.

11/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

Form: 047-17

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First time away from Dundalk, 7f winner has never gone further than 1m; ground will suit but others may stay better.
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19th

20

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual AW winner has only had three starts on turf but didn't run badly over C&D last time; still needs a fair bit more dropped 2lb.

20/1

Form: 011-34 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back over a furlong further the extended 1m2f at Dundalk towards the end of last year; stayed on for third of 19 at Navan last month on return, beaten almost 8l; only fourth of eight favourite at Ballinrobe ten days ago.
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9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

The Real Screamer

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Five-time handicap winner, three on AW; latest win at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) off 7lb lower in May followed up with good run at the Curragh; always behind at Galway last time and tries new trip.

12/1

16th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

The Real Screamer

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

3-3 on the AW but effective on turf and won easily on return from a 107 day break at Leopardstown in May (1m4f, good) off 8lb lower; had excuse when third of 13 (1.75l behind This Songisforyou) off revised mark at the Curragh latest (fly leapt from stalls); well-drawn here and in the mix once he behaves himself at the start.

14/1

3rd

5

(11)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

The Real Screamer

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time AW winner added a second turf win in decisive fashion on return from 107 days off on first try over 1m4f (good) at Leopardstown last month; ridden by 7lb claimer that day so effectively 15lb higher here; will need a big career best to follow up, but unexposed at this distance and can't be discounted.

9/2

Form: 410-03

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on testing ground at Gowran towards the end of last season; confirmed liking for soft going when third at Limerick last month; may find it too quick here.
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14th

13

(14)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; holding her form, split Tachos and Bella Colombia here last month.

14/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Front-runner's five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; good run at former venue back at 7f on latest off this mark; should make a bold bid again.

13/2

8 (3)
Spy

10/1

Form: 0/547-

Last run: 321 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair form over hurdles last summer; unplaced in two Flat handicaps at this venue last year; overall record is patchy; lacks a recent outing.
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18

(16)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Spy

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: C Byrnes

Two wins over hurdles, the most recent at Listowel in June; two wins on AW, sole Flat turf win from 17 starts was in Britain in 2022; two Flat runs this year have been over longer distances.

16/1

5th

2

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Spy

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; never sighted on recent Flat return at Roscommon, but notable jockey booking here so has to be worth a market check.

8/1

15th

13

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Spy

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; returns to the Flat in a first-time visor; others arrive in better form.

15/2

14/1

Form: 0-1607

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January; unplaced in nine other starts; others have stronger credentials.
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14

(29)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Vierson

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

AW winner; fair placed form on Flat; not beaten far in fifth at Killarney last time and handled soft ground on that occasion.

14/1

1

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Vierson

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

AW maiden winner in January; second in 1m2f handicap at Roscommon in May and third at the Curragh in July (1m); soft ground perhaps no help last time; possibilities.

8/1

7th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Vierson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won a 1m fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January; best turf run came when second in a middle-distance handicap at Roscommon in May; probably more effective over a bit further than this.

12/1

Form: 45-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got the hang of things late when fourth in a 7f Dundalk maiden on debut; unplaced behind the smart Purview on second start; misbehaved at the start on turf debut at Limerick, promising third in the circumstances, staying on behind two rivals in the mid-80s; only 3yo in the race, may prove too goo for his elders.
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1

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:50 Limerick

Aeons Aegis

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Misbehaved at start when third over C&D on reappearance in April but ran behind a winner now rated in the 90s; has disappointed in two runs at around 1m2f since; drop in trip a plus but is a risky proposition.

9/2

10th

4

(7)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Aeons Aegis

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in 7f Dundalk maiden on debut; unplaced behind the smart Purview next time; misbehaved at the start when third at Limerick but ran well behind two rivals in the mid-80s; only fifth when sent off favourite for 10.5f Roscommon handicap debut 10 days ago; blinkered now.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Aeons Aegis

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in 7f Dundalk maiden on debut; unplaced behind the smart Purview next time; misbehaved at the start when third at Limerick but ran well behind two rivals in the mid-80s; only fifth when sent off favourite for 10.5f Roscommon handicap debut 10 days ago; blinkered now.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €140.40
Straight Forecast €123.76
Tricast €721.68
Trifecta €658.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aeon's Aegis

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

POSTDATA:

Bright N Shine

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chavajod