August 05 / 19.30 Roscommon

19.30

Yielding

Kepak Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 5f 155y
  • 16 runners
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Kepak Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 323-45

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden was a close fourth at Punchestown (24.5f, gd-yld) on penultimate and was 6lb wrong at the weights when not jumping fluently and beaten 11l at Uttoxeter last time; this is easier so not ruled out.
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6th

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 33 starts, but was second at Downpatrick on penultimate (3m, good), 0.5l behind Fr Gilligansvoyge; sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford last time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; in the mix on his Downpatrick run, but his record is a concern.

8/1

3rd

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Malton Groove

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 32 starts but was second at Downpatrick last time over a similar trip; raised 1lb but is up in grade today, so needs a bit more.

11/1

2nd

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Malton Groove

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 31 starts; has been well beaten on recent starts and isn't easy to fancy on that basis.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 72-834

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-7 over fences but has run ok in defeat; shaped nicely when third in a C&D beginners' on penultimate and that form has since been boosted by the fourth Born Bright; go well back in handicap company with the cheekpieces worn last time left off.
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6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

One Night Standard

11st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual hurdles winner for Gavin Cromwell; had been running some okay races over fences in her final runs for her former yard; back down to last winning mark now back over timber.

13/1

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

One Night Standard

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-7 over fences but has run ok in defeat; shaped nicely when third in a C&D beginners' on penultimate and that form has since been boosted by the fourth Born Bright; go well back in handicap company with the cheekpieces worn last time left off.

7/1

15

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

One Night Standard

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winning hurdler rated 110 in that discipline; 0-6 over fences and rated 7lb lower; not a bad run in a beginners' at Roscommon last month and cheekpieces could eke out more; go well for last year's winning yard.

17/2

Form: 612-20

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran well over 3m1f (good) here on return from 205 days off but disappointed on latest at Wexford dropped back to 19.5f (good); best form is on a sound surface so the recent rain is a worry.
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11th

14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Burru

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

After a layoff and on first start since rejoining stable, was back to winning ways, despite not jumping fluently, in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Killarney (gd-yld); raised 6lb and now steps up in grade; will need a career best to follow up.

11/2

Form: 6-4869

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner yet to threaten under Rules; 0-2 in chases and tailed off in a Downpatrick beginners' on latest; best watched in first handicap chase.
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5th

9

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Je Suis

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner ran her best race under rules when a 3.5l third of 16 over 3m2f here last month (good, 40-1); the form of that race might not be trustworthy, though, as the race turned into a dash.

11/1

3rd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Je Suis

11st 8lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: S Curling

Has shown glimpses of potential over hurdles and fences; however, was pulled-up on return last time at Limerick and has to improve hugely from that.

18/1

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Je Suis

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.

7/1

Form: 0668/8

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Modest overall form and no sign of improvement on return from a long absence at Kilbeggan in June; others make more appeal.
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No Results Found

Form: 2220-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; went close in a Listowel handicap chase last September and runner up in this race previously; strip fitter for latest run over hurdles after a break; ground versatile; leading chance with 5lb claimed.
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2nd

5

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Consistent gelding over fences and hurdles, better as a chaser; placed on all three starts over hurdles since a handicap chase win at the Listowel festival; touched off at Limerick last time; up 3lb but still 12lb below his chase mark; strong contender.

6/1

5

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been generally consistent in the last 18 months since joining this yard; won over fences at Listowel and a good 2nd over C&D since so goes on the shortlist.

11/4

Form: 2P-6

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on a promising second in a Tramore hunter chase in April; jumped poorly the last twice and now switches to handicap in first-time cheekpieces; risky.
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13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Long Road

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in Thurles handicap (21.5f, soft) last month, albeit 15l behind the winner; given a forceful ride when fourth at Wexford (19.5f, soft) 12 days later; each-way claims.

9/1

4th

12

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Long Road

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in a handicap at Thurles (2m5f, soft), albeit some 15l behind the winner; has each-way claims.

6/1

Form: 0/8-48

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in June but never involved in first handicap chase at Tipperary last time out; needs more in new headgear combination.
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No Results Found

Form: 00-572 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Winless run stretches back to July 2023; beaten 13l when second of 12 in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (18.5f, good) on latest; remains 4lb above his last win but has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.
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12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John F O’Neill

Ran well when second at Kilbeggan in July but was still beaten 13l; outclassed on the Flat latest but this much more suitable and was a close second in a division of this race in 2023 off 5lb higher; place shout.

16/1

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 4lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Capable jumper at an ordinary level; rated 42 on the Flat and should be outclassed.

200/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Winless run stretches back to July 2023; beaten 13l when second of 12 in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (18.5f, good) on latest; remains 4lb above his last win but has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.

17/2

Form: F-6P22 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has finished runner up on his last two starts at Killarney (2m7f, yld-sft) and Kilbeggan (2m4f, gd-yld); seems to handle most ground and should be thereabouts again.
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1st

15

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Zolpharine

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Impressive handicap chase win at Limerick on latest (22.5f, good); now looks to exploit 12lb lower hurdles mark but hasn't won in this sphere since September 2023; in form, though, and can't discount.

3/1

Form: 06-263

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has shaped well in two of his last three starts; only beaten 2l when third of 15 over hurdles at Ballinrobe in first-time tongue strap latest (retained); not dismissed on chase debut, though his best form is on good ground.
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9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Maiden ran some good races in defeat last year, including when runner-up at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) when last seen in October under a forceful ride; the blinkers worn that day are disgarded; 182-day absence.

5/1

Form: 628-70 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Veteran has won twice over fences but has yet to hit top form in two runs this campaign; well-beaten in this race last year off 1lb lower; others preferred.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

Form: 3-3057

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler didn't improve for the switch to fences when beaten 16.5l at Kilbeggan last time out; needs to find more to get the breakthrough victory.
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5th

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare opened her account over hurdles at the 16th attempt at Clonmel in May (2m4f, good to yielding); distant second (winner DSQ) over 2m4f (soft) here off this 6lb higher mark last time; this ground suits better and she can continue to acquit herself well.

11/2

2nd

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

1st

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Hobs Angel

10st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

Longstanding maiden was placed on a couple of occasions this time last year; entitled to come on from last month's comeback run so don't rule out with rider's claim a positive.

12/1

Form: 2479-7 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
13yo veteran won at Tramore last June; ran well in defeat subsequently but his third in this race was a remote one (19l); time may be catching up with him on the evidence of his two efforts this year.
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16

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Greenway Machine

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Veteran showed there was still plenty of life in him last year; struggling this year; has made the frame at Downpatrick on his last two starts, but beaten a long way on both occasions.

25/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Greenway Machine

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Veteran showed there was still plenty of life in him last year; struggling this year; has made the frame at Downpatrick on his last two starts, but beaten a long way on both occasions.

25/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:37 Downpatrick

Greenway Machine

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Won this in 2023 and added Tramore win last summer; recent form leaves him with lots to find however.

20/1

Form: 00-0P9 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a modest handicap hurdle at Galway last September; has lost way this year and no sign of a revival over fences the last twice; hard to make a case for on recent showings.
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4th

15

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Won off 8lb higher at Galway in September 2024 but has shown virtually nothing since; tailed off at Sligo on latest and impossible to fancy on recent form.

50/1

13th

16

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Max Time

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap at Galway in 2024; basically regressive since and can't make a case for on recent form.

66/1

16

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Max Time

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Galway win in September 2024 was a flash in the pan; unplaced in 33 of his 34 starts; pulled up in 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last week.

66/1

Form: 435P-7 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
First reserve; hurdles winner is 0-12 over fences; well below best on last two starts; almost two years since his last win and others hold stronger claims on recent form.
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7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

My Friend The Wind

11st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won over fences at Kilbeggan last August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time; trainer has a stronger contender in Gaelic Des Chastys.

16/1

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

My Friend The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Added a chase win to his brace of hurdle successes when winning at Kilbeggan in August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); tailed off at Killarney when last seen in October; reverts to hurdles now, and chance at his best.

14/1

3rd

9

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Friend The Wind

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Hurdle winner at this track and opened his chase account with a neck success at Kilbeggan three weeks ago; may have won by further without an error in the closing stages and 5lb rise looks workable.

4/1

Non-runners

Aurea Fortuna, Dawn Escape, Bondi Boy Blue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €112.90
Straight Forecast €73.95
Tricast €485.19
Trifecta €863.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Zolpharine

The Irish Sun:

One Night Standard

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaelic Des Chastys

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Likable Chancer

POSTDATA:

Zolpharine