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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9th

9

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Coulstys Way

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

C&D winner last May off 11lb lower; hinted as though returning to form when an encouraging third at Killarney but then clipped heels and unseated at Galway; likes it here and could go very well.

10/1

13

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Coulstys Way

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

In good form last summer, winning at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and second behind Steps In The Sand in this event; pleasing effort when third at Killarney on her second start of the season; one for the shortlist.

8/1

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

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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4th

10

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

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 until finding her form again when second over C&D in June; winner Thatwilldso has franked the form with Galway second and Sligo win; longer trip here should be fine and ground-versatile.

9/2

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

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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10th

19

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Elusive Duke

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Molloy

First reserve; runner up in three of last four starts; chased home Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest (9.5f, good); remains 7lb above sole success so needs to find a bit extra to get his head back in front; place chance.

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

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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10th

6

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Kevin The Great

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hasn't built on promising stable debut/seasonal return when a close fourth of 16 at this venue in June (1m5f, good); same mark here and yard in form but must rebound from a couple of below par efforts.

16/1

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

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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2nd

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Tracker Issue

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Fair Flat performer; has shown a degree of promise in two runs over hurdles, last time finishing 15l sixth of seven in a Perth maiden (2m, good); each-way chance.

12/1

6th

6

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Tracker Issue

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Regressive maiden on the Flat; outran triple-digit odds when respectable sixth (just behind Biggles) on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) three weeks ago but needs improvement.

12/1

6th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Tracker Issue

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

15-race maiden off the Flat with a basement handicap mark; no real appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

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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12th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap last week; relatively unexposed over hurdles.

10/1

12th

4

(14)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

William F Browne

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; soundly beaten in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last week.

12/1

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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3rd

3

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Expert Analysis

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish; limited on the Flat (0-9; peak RPR 69), and yet to convince over hurdles (0-5; pulled up at Ballinrobe in May); difficult to know what to expect on first start for this trainer following 6,000gns purchase.

10/1

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