July 01 / 18.38 Roscommon

18.38

Good To Yielding

Conor Cassidy Car Sales Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 2f 63y
  • 10 runners
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Conor Cassidy Car Sales Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 7971

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Handicapped on three runs over shorter trips before successful handicap debut over just shy of this trip at Gowran last month, seeing it out well to beat the two market principals; 7lb rise may not prevent a follow-up here.
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3rd

2

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:00 Roscommon

Starford

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

4-10 on turf including a handicap win here off 74 last July (10.5f, yielding); won the Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh in April (1m2f, soft); not a bad run in 10.5f Chester Group 2 latest (10.5f, good), shaping as though ready to step back up to this sort of trip; leading claims.

13/8

6th

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Starford

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive in handicaps last season but took his form to a new level when getting the better of a stablemate in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, soft) last month; may yet be capable of even better, but he could do with some rain.

15/2

1st

8

(11)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Starford

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time winner, progressive in handicaps last season; unplaced in a race won by stablemate Beset on his only stakes race attempt; plenty to prove as a result.

20/1

Form: 40-321 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Progressing steadily of late, twice going close over 1m1f before off the mark upped to 1m4f here in May under a positive ride (third won next time); 8lb rise makes this a lot tougher but should make a bold bid.
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3rd

5

(12)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Coulstys Way

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

In good form last summer, winning at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and placed on four occasions; should be better for last month's return at Fairyhouse and yard in fine form of late.

12/1

11th

19

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Coulstys Way

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Magee

First reserve; in good form last summer, winning off 12lb lower at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and placing multiple times; below her best on heavy at Listowel and on hurdling debut at Navan when last seen in November; not ruled out back on a sound surface.

Form: 28-149 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Some promise in Britain for James Owen last season; changed hands for 15,000gns; won Ballinrobe maiden on yard debut but held twice since in handicaps when favourite; questions to answer now.
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2nd

12

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season; first-time blinkers failed to do the trick at Gowran.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Flying Fortress

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel off this mark; two runs this year not inspiring but soft ground combined with first-time blinkers could see a much-improved effort.

12/1

Form: 800541

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bit of a slow burner but improved for step up in trip when well-backed favourite over 1m1f at Leopardstown last month, coming late to score; 7lb rise but likely has more to offer.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Elusive Duke

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M A Molloy

In good form this season without winning; just touched off over this trip at Gowran and a close second over 1m3f at Naas; needs to bounce back after a below-par effort at Killarney last week but every chance that he will; cheekpieces tried.

13/2

7th

12

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Elusive Duke

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M A Molloy

1m1f Leopardstown winner last year for his previous yard; recent seconds at Gowran and Naas have been over longer trips than this; holds a definite chance all the same; Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

2nd

8

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Elusive Duke

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: M A Molloy

Leopardstown winner last year off 58 for former yard was just denied at Gowran last time, his best effort since; should go well off 1lb higher.

13/2

Form: 646

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in three maidens, recent Limerick one suggested he'll appreciate the return to this trip; potential improver on handicap debut.
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11th

6

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Kevin The Great

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved effort on debut for this yard at Navan (1m5f, good) last month when a staying on fourth over 1m5f (good); badly away and didn't handle track at Bellewstown latest so that run forgiven.

8/1

9th

1

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Kevin The Great

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much-improved effort on debut for this stable at Navan (1m5f, good) 25 days ago when keeping on for a 1.25l fourth of 16; should go well again off 1lb higher if in the same mood.

9/2

4th

5

(12)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Kevin The Great

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-9 for Jessica Harrington; showed promise on a couple of occasions off higher marks last year but two runs this year were poor; new yard now and tongue tie goes on; stamina to prove up in trip.

14/1

16/1

Form: 037

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden third encouraging but tame Curragh effort since; opening mark looks on the high side.
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8th

8

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Tracker Issue

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish 4yo who went close at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last November; tailed off in next three runs but he showed signs of a revival with his front-running fourth in a Catterick handicap (2m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; now drops back in trip and grade and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

11/2

4th

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Tracker Issue

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Jim Bolger; close second at Newcastle last November (1m4f) but poor efforts since, including back on turf after a break over 1m4f here last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; tries this trip for the first time but hard to fancy.

25/1

14th

3

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Tracker Issue

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

On a career-low mark and he's one to watch in the betting following a break; went close when 11-2 at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last November but it's disconcerting he was tailed off there on his next two outings.

16/1

Form: 05-72P BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Found to be clinically abnormal when pulled up last time at Leopardstown but penultimate Naas second to a stablemate over this trip puts him in the mix; cheekpieces tried.
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1st

8

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Palmezzano

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best turf run when second in 1m2f Navan handicap last April; first two runs for this yard in course maidens full of promise; below best when sent off 5-2 for 10.5f course maiden on latest; blinkers can spark a revival.

6/1

6th

5

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:02 Dundalk (AW)

Palmezzano

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best turf run when second in 1m2f Navan handicap last April; couple of solid runs in maidens here of late, most recently over this trip when fourth; place claims again at least in a weak maiden.

7/2

Form: 4-379

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
AW promise last winter at 1m, stumbled and never recovered on turf debut at Down Royal in May; first start for Mick Mulvany and open to improvement entering handicap company.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 101-06

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won claimers over 1m at Naas and Dundalk last year; both runs this term for new yard have been poor but has been dropped 6lb and Colin Keane back on today.
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8th

3

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

William F Browne

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins came in 2024; recent Fairyhouse run leaves him with a good bit to find but previous Leopardstown third was a solid run; visor tried now, replacing tongue-tie/cheekpieces; interesting jockey booking.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

William F Browne

10st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins came in 2024; two hurdle runs didn't go to plan but bounced back with a good third over 1m1f back on the level at Leopardstown (good to firm), headed inside the final 110yards; this trip looks ideal for him and a tongue tie is added to the cheekpieces; in the mix off 1lb higher.

11/4

Form: 07698-

Last run: 255 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't really progress at two, well held in nurseries final two starts; gelded since and belated seasonal debut for new yard; of limited appeal.
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16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Expert Analysis

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Dual-purpose maiden; very modest form in both codes; can only be watched in first handicap hurdle with cheekpieces applied.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Expert Analysis

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Dermot Kilmartin

0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €7.45
Tricast €23.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Kevin The Great

SPOTLIGHT:

Starford

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Elusive Duke

POSTDATA:

Flying Fortress