July 01 / 19.08 Roscommon

19.08

Good To Yielding

Sean Cleary Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 2f 63y
  • 14 runners
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Sean Cleary Memorial Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 14428- D BF

Last run: 217 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Vichy (1m2f) for former yard; bought for 62,000Euros at the Arqana sales in December; this is probably her optimum trip and ground and jockey booking encouraging.
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17th

1

(20)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Raybiya

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

French recruit showed promise on debut for this yard at Roscommon last July but didn't build on it in two subsequent runs; best form on good to soft and likely best watched on return.

20/1

12th

4

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Raybiya

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ex-French filly bought for E62,000 in December; made encouraging stable debut at Roscommon earlier this month when fifth in first-time hood (1m2f, yielding); hood left off next time at Kilbeggan where she finished last (1m3f, yielding to soft); drops to 1m now and visor goes on.

22/1

4

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Raybiya

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ex-French filly bought for 62,000euros in December; made quite an encouraging stable debut at Roscommon (1m2f) and returning to further won't hurt; the hood tried last time is dispensed with.

12/1

7/2

Form: 361- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong maiden she won at Navan (1m2f, good) last September but did well to overcome a slow start and still looked green; belated seasonal return but could well have more to offer entering handicaps.
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2nd

2

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sidiza

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

AW debutante; won a 1m2f Navan maiden in September 2024; sole start since a solid effort on handicap debut at Roscommon in July (10.5f, yielding); bred for this longer trip and could go well if handling this surface.

11/4

2

(6)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 63y

19:08 Roscommon

Sidiza

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

It wasn't a strong maiden she won at Navan (1m2f, good) last September but did well to overcome a slow start and still looked green; belated seasonal return but could well have more to offer entering handicaps.

7/2

Form: 356-02

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner last year and best run since when beaten a neck by Out On Friday here over 1m4f in May; bit more needed to reverse the form on today's terms.
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13th

7

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Action Plan

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winning hurdler who is 1-16 on the Flat and went close over C&D in May when 5lb higher; hard to dismiss despite some leffer efforts since then; goes on all ground.

12/1

Form: 995-80 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Last won at Pontefract over two years ago; yet to make an impact in Ireland, for both Kevin Coleman and in two runs this term for current handler; tongue-tie tried on latest now discarded but Keane booking takes the eye; poor draw.
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12th

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Derry Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hasn't won since 2023 but the handicapper is relenting and he was only beaten 1l when fifth over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; not beaten far over C&D in June off 4lb higher under this rider; in the mix.

15/2

5th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

11st 5lb

J: Mr Kenny Roussety

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time winner on long losing run; shaped okay when fifth at Naas on penultimate, but didn't build on that when beaten 7l over 1m5f here on latest; needs more upped in trip.

11/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Latest of four wins was over 1m4f three years ago, but he's on a good mark nowadays and came home well when around 3l fifth to Killyclogher Rose at Naas (1m3f); she's a lot less exposed though, and he might struggle to turn around that form.

6/1

Form: 42717- CD

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden last October (soft) and ran a fine race in a strong Fairyhouse maiden hurdle after; well below that level however on Ballinrobe return in May and others preferred here on Flat return.
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4th

3

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

17:45 Sligo

Firebrand

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Flat winner is 0-11 hurdling but runner-up no less than five times (all at 2m), including seasonal return at Punchestown in June; Roscommon run since was below par but overall profile gives him claims.

11/2

5th

1

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Firebrand

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

His sole Flat win came at this track in 2024 and is now rated 71 in that sphere; lots of good efforts in 10 maiden hurdle runs including on comeback at Punchestown last time; penalised 8lb makes it difficult for him but should run well.

5/1

Form: 0-0313 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Was gaining second career win when making all (beating Vierson) over C&D last month and solid run at Leopardstown since over slightly shorter; place claims at least.
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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

3rd

7

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent strike rate of 5-22 (three wins here); back-to-back wins at Roscommon (7.5f, gd-yld) and here (9.5f, yld) in May-June; went up 10lb for those two victories but that wasn't the reason why she was pulled up at Down Royal on latest (lost action/scoped dirty); can only be watched after that.

16/1

7

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; first two runs this term were moderate, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second; returning to form with a 7f win at Roscommon and backed that up over an extended 1m1f at Gowran with Chica Guerrera in third; can remain competitive despite an aggregate 10lb rise

5/1

Form: 174-20 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year included over this trip at Sligo; dropped out tamely on last month's yard debut at Down Royal and not an obvious one here, especially from this wide draw.
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8th

13

(16)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Pinball Wizard

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner in Britain; only glimpses of form since second in a claimer early last season, most recently midfield behind Micasso at Bellewstown in early July; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

11th

12

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Pinball Wizard

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for yard; six-time winner in Britain; only glimpses of peak form since second in a claimer early last season, including third over C&D off 9lb higher; seventh of 16 over 1m at Gowran on seasonal debut; place chance.

9/1

Form: 248-04

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Experienced handicapper with two wins on good ground last summer at 1m; no luck in running recently at Limerick when ran well; yet to convince over this far however.
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7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

Form: 091590 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to form for Limerick win (1m, soft) in April but well held since; hard to be confident in.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

Form: 34725-

Last run: 421 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well enough in five Flat starts for Charlie Johnston in 2024 but recent hurdles form doesn't inspire confidence on Flat return; tongue-tie tried.
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7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Memories Maker

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Maiden in all spheres was pulled-up over hurdles at Cork last time and cheekpieces are added; not a lot of appeal.

22/1

3

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Memories Maker

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Runner-up in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster at three for Charlie Johnston; lightly raced for this yard, last of 7 on last month's comeback run on the Flat; reverts to hurdles for handicap debut having had three runs in 4yo maidens last year; market best guide.

16/1

7th

3

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Memories Maker

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Anthony McCann

Runner-up in soft-ground 1m4f handicap at Doncaster at three for Charlie Johnston; lightly raced for this yard; okay run over hurdles last year; out the back in 1m2f Roscommon handicap when last seen.

33/1

Form: 2-1050

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Started the season with an emphatic Gowran win; hike in the ratings has stalled progress and needs to find more.
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1st

5

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

18:00 Sligo

Thatwilldoso

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Won narrowly at Roscommon in June and went very close to repeating last year's success in a 1m4f Galway handicap; due to go up 3lb for finishing a neck second; holds an obvious chance, providing this does not come too soon; last year's second in this event came after the same four-day interval.

9/4

2nd

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Thatwilldoso

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time winner landed this race last season off 72; was running off that mark when winning at Roscommon on latest (10.5f, good); 6lb rise makes things tougher but she's got a nice low draw, ground is fine and should be in the mix again.

9/2

1st

10

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Thatwilldoso

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Won three handicaps last season (one of them over C&D) and went up aggregate 18lb in the process; yet to hit form in three runs this term; now back on her last winning mark; worth considering.

11/2

12/1

Form: 32125- BF

Last run: 272 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Punchestown (1m1f, good) last September and subsequently touched off at Navan (1m2f); hurdles comeback run at Clonmel in May was okay, considering she was fresh; not one to rule out.
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10th

2

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Keilah

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Struck a vein of good form at around this time last season, when placed at Naas and Leopardstown; reverts to the Flat after two runs over hurdles at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Keilah

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

1-21 on the Flat, although placed on several occasions; her C&D maiden hurdle run here (good) last time wasn't too encouraging; makes handicap hurdle debut now but others make more appeal.

14/1

7th

4

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Keilah

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Not a bad handicapper at around 1m1f/1m2f for Willie McCreery and fair form in three spins over hurdles, although tended to be too keen; picked up for 5,000euros in November; had a recent comeback run on the Flat.

8/1

Form: -16072

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January and best turf run came when chasing home Thrifty Of Digby over C&D in May when last seen; 4lb better off with that rival here but high draw a negative.
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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: -00148 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First reserve; last year's winner notched a second win here when beating Action Plan a head over 1m4f in May; safely held twice since however.
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18th

17

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Out On Friday

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Veteran a winner of eight races; step in the right direction at Roscommon latest, is ground versatile and is on last winning mark but hasn't fired in three previous visits to this venue.

10/1

5th

12

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Out On Friday

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Likeable front running veteran goes well here; last won over C&D in May 2025 off this mark and was beaten a neck in this race last year, again off this mark; showed he retained ability when second at Fairyhouse in May; trip was too far on latest, could make a bold bid.

16/1

10th

20

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Veteran won over 1m4f at Roscommon last year and was second at Fairyhouse in May; two Galway wins among his career tally of eight, so not a forlorn hope despite advancing years; second reserve.

Non-runners

Loingseoir, Grizabella, Captain Hanley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €122.10
Straight Forecast €84.42
Tricast €485.75
Trifecta €947.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sidiza

TOPSPEED:

Thatwilldoso

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

POSTDATA:

Vierson

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Derry Lad