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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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

1

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Bright N Shine

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

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.

7/1

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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12th

1

(16)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Nita

10st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time Flat winner in Germany; poor hurdles run here (2m) on Irish debut; weak in the betting and never a factor in 10.5f Roscommon handicap 10 days ago; handles any ground; others preferred.

40/1

12th

1

(16)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Nita

10st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time Flat winner in Germany; poor hurdles run here (2m) on Irish debut; weak in the betting and never a factor in 10.5f Roscommon handicap 10 days ago; handles any ground; others preferred.

40/1

2

(6)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Nita

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

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

10/1

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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10

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Longer trip seemed to find him out at Roscommon last time; previously a narrow winner over 1m in testing conditions at Limerick.

14/1

10

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Longer trip seemed to find him out at Roscommon last time; previously a narrow winner over 1m in testing conditions at Limerick.

14/1

3

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

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.

5/1

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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3rd

10

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Zipster

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two wins for the Crisfords were over 1m but seemed to stay okay when third at Roscommon recently over 1m2f (good), just ahead of The Real Screamer who is now much worse off at the weights; one to consider.

13/2

3rd

10

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Zipster

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two wins for the Crisfords were over 1m but seemed to stay okay when third at Roscommon recently over 1m2f (good), just ahead of The Real Screamer who is now much worse off at the weights; one to consider.

13/2

4

(10)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Zipster

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

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

8/1

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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5

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Albion Power

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

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

8/1

5

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Albion Power

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

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

8/1

7th

3

(3)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Albion Power

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Ordinary form here until seemingly nicely improved at seventh attempt to win 7f maiden a fortnight ago, coming late; 11lb rise for that makes this tough on handicap return.

10/1

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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9

(11)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

The Real Screamer

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Solid enough handicap form this year before dropped to claiming company to win easily over this trip at Tipperary last month on softer ground; up 9lb for that however so stiff enough task.

8/1

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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3rd

7

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Was gaining second career win when scoring over 1m2f at Roscommon last month, making all; remains on a nice mark and another bold bid expected on similar ground.

13/2

7

(4)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

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.

9/2

7

(4)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

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.

9/2

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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2

(6)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Spy

10st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Competitive over hurdles last summer and didn't run too badly back on the Flat last week (1m2f handicap); that was after a lengthy break.

14/1

2

(6)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Spy

10st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Competitive over hurdles last summer and didn't run too badly back on the Flat last week (1m2f handicap); that was after a lengthy break.

14/1

8

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Spy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

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

10/1

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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9

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Vierson

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

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

14/1

9

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Vierson

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

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

14/1

3

(7)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

15:27 Limerick

Vierson

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Off the mark in a fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January but hasn't kicked on twice since from new mark in handicaps; needs to prove she handles this ground and others may be better treated; wears first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

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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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

10

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 63y

19:10 Roscommon

Aeons Aegis

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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.

7/2

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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