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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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

9

(17)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:05 Galway

Nita

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time Flat winner in Germany (including on heavy) but good bit of improvement needed on what we've seen this year despite declining mark.

14/1

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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19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

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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3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

3rd

1

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Zipster

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since and should improve from recent Curragh return; a player.

9/2

9th

1

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Zipster

10st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won at Killarney in July over 1m on yielding-to-soft; also ran well to take third over the same trip at Ayr; stable had a handicap winner at Naas last week.

14/1

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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9th

18

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Both wins gained at Dundalk, where he has done most of his racing; turf experience limited to two runs last year, and neither was encouraging.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Albion Power

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has failed to sustain the form shown when winning over C&D in November; capable on his day but not the most consistent sort.

25/1

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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1st

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

The Real Screamer

10st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Was gaining his third AW win when ready winner over extended 1m2f in January when last seen; career-high mark now and unproven over this longer trip.

12/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:37 Dundalk (AW)

The Real Screamer

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual C&D winner off lower marks; some good runs on Turf last year but absent since July so race-fitness a possible issue.

6/1

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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1st

8

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; two moderate runs this term, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second, before returning to form with a winning display at Roscommon a fortnight ago; made all over the extended 7f then, this trip is within her range; 5lb extra does not seem harsh.

100/30

1st

3

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Thrifty Of Digby

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over the extended 1m2f on this card; her other success was over 1m at Gowran; two moderate runs this term; trip may not be ideal into the bargain.

12/1

8th

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over just short of this trip at Roscommon on third run of the season; fitter for return and 7lb claimed now; might be capable of more improvement this term.

12/1

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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1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Spy

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who is consistent in the main and he was returning from a lengthy break when never that competitive at Punchestown a month ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights, even if he can return to best.

8/1

12th

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Spy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.

12/1

3rd

10

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Spy

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose; 1-13 over hurdles, the win coming in a Killarney handicap (2m1f, good) off 6lb lower in August; beaten 11l off revised mark at Listowel in September; okay run on the Flat at Thurles on latest; career best required off this mark.

8/1

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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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