August 05 / 20.00 Roscommon

20.00

Yielding

Paul Byron Shoes Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 3m 1f 10y
  • 16 runners
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Paul Byron Shoes Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 89-092

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Took a big step in the right direction when a 4l second of 11 at Killarney (2m7f, yld-sft) last time; should stay this far and go well again off 2lb higher.
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15

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Jeu De Pic

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Maiden is 0-3 over fences but has run well twice in defeat; runner up at Killarney in July (2m7f, yld-sft) and fourth at Roscommon latest (3m1f, yielding); this trip may be on the sharp side.

16/1

4th

1

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Jeu De Pic

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Thomas Cooper

Took a big step in the right direction when a 4l second of 11 at Killarney (2m7f, yld-sft) last time; should stay this far and go well again off 2lb higher.

9/2

2nd

4

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Jeu De Pic

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Thomas Cooper

Went close over timber but struggled on chase debut last month and may need more time in this sphere.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1P-3F3

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Rebounded from fall at Punchestown with a 6.25l third at Killarney (behind Jeu De Pic); remains 8lb above last chase win and may be in the handicapper's grip right now but still has a place chance.
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7th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Meehall

12st 2lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E McNamara

Placed in three of his last five chase starts, most recently when third behind Munster National hopeful Pride Of Place at Listowel; stays well and is likely to be competitive.

9/2

3rd

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Meehall

10st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E McNamara

Continues to run well now and again but he's 8lb higher than for his last handicap win over fences and looks vulnerable.

12/1

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Meehall

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Rebounded from fall at Punchestown with a 6.25l third at Killarney (behind Jeu De Pic); remains 8lb above last chase win and may be in the handicapper's grip right now but still has a place chance.

11/2

Form: 4-6503 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry.
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3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry.

9/1

3rd

4

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:15 Killarney

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice in the space of four days over fences in November 2024; came on from return with a 3l defeat at Punchestown last month despite some errors; however, subsequent effort at Tipperary wasn't encouraging; 7lb above last winning mark.

10/1

10th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

General Hubble

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Posted consecutive chase wins last November; best run since at Punchestown last time and has a shout off the same mark.

6/1

Form: 968-22 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler has finished runner up the last twice in chases at Wexford (25.5f, good) and Punchestown (24.5f, gd-yld); should go well again off 1lb higher but needs the rain to miss.
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1st

4

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Western Model

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a Punchestown handicap hurdle for Paul Nolan in 2024 off 90; 0-9 chasing for that yard but made the frame on several occasions; much improved display compared to stable debut when keeping on for third of 14 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last time.

12/1

7th

11

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Western Model

12st 0lb

T: Andrew Kinirons

Hurdle winner ran a solid race at Downpatrick last time; has a bit to find on Flat debut.

14/1

3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Western Model

12st 3lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Punchestown hurdles winner in May 2024 off 90; record of 0-9 chasing for Paul Nolan in recent times, although made the frame on several occasions; tailed off on stable debut back from a break at Limerick; entitled to improve.

13/1

Form: P0-373

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 1l when third at Downpatrick (23.5f, good) on latest and that can be marked up as rider's saddle slipped; however, his best efforts have come on good ground so rain would be a big concern.
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9th

5

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Jimlis Cave

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R K Watson

Irish raider; reverts to hurdling after running reasonably well in a recent Downpatrick chase (2m7f, good) but has a modest strike-rate (1-23) and is very inconsistent; refitted visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

5th

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdles win came at this track in October 2024 off 4lb higher; was well beaten back over fences here last time and has to do much better.

11/1

Form: 654P-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Extended record under Rules to 0-11 in a Wexford maiden hurdle last month; could come on for that first run after 287 days off and shaped ok when fourth at Ballinrobe off 4lb higher last September; easy ground a query though.
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4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Woodie Wango

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Rosemary Connors

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times over hurdles and fences; beaten 11l off this mark at Roscommon last time over 3m1f; should be involved.

11/2

6

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Woodie Wango

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Rosemary Connors

Extended record under Rules to 0-11 in a Wexford maiden hurdle last month; could come on for that first run after 287 days off and shaped ok when fourth at Ballinrobe off 4lb higher last September; easy ground a query though.

16/1

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 170y

13:35 Wexford

Woodie Wango

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Rosemary Connors

0-10 under rules; makes seasonal return here and would need to step up on his previous form to get involved.

13/1

Form: 351-35 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 3lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
14yo veteran won on return from six months off at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; not as good twice since including on latest over C&D; needs more off this mark.
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7

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Smitty Bacall

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

14yo veteran won on return from six months off at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; not as good twice since including on latest over C&D; needs more off this mark.

10/1

5th

3

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Smitty Bacall

11st 9lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: J P Flavin

This 14yo retains plenty of enthusiasm and after going up 7lb for his win at Down Royal (3m2f, good) he stuck to his guns to make the frame there a month ago; has won here over hurdles and should go well again.

6/1

3rd

8

5th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Smitty Bacall

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J P Flavin

prominent, in touch with leaders 9th, pushed along briefly 12th, lost position briefly 4 out

7/2

Form: 74F-3P BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Produced his best run yet over C&D (good) in June when a 5l third of 14 (a few of these behind); jockey reported he never travelled when pulled up at Tipperary latest; needs to bounce back but forecast rain is a concern.
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4th

12

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Il Silenzio

10st 9lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Improved for being sent chasing last summer and landed a Roscommon handicap on his third start over fences when last seen 305 days ago, travelling powerfully before beating subsequent winner Hit The Frame by 2.75l; unexposed for an 8yo and big chance off 6lb higher mark if ready to go after absence.

8/1

8

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Il Silenzio

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Produced his best run yet over C&D (good) in June when a 5l third of 14 (a few of these behind); jockey reported he never travelled when pulled up at Tipperary latest; needs to bounce back but forecast rain is a concern.

12/1

Form: 7-P620

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over timber in 2021; ran respectably when second in that sphere at Kilbeggan on penultimate but below par at Ballinrobe on latest; jumped poorly when pulled up in last chase start; others preferred.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Nazine

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.

8/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

Form: P643-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1-20 over fences, the win coming off 80 at Killarney just under two years ago; remains 4lb above his last win and didn't show enough on return from a break on latest to make him of interest here.
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6th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Definiteadare

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

Won this race in 2023 but that is his sole win from 21 starts over fences; poor in both runs this summer and has to return to best.

18/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Definiteadare

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

1-20 over fences, the win coming off 80 at Killarney just under two years ago; remains 4lb above his last win and didn't show enough on return from a break on latest to make him of interest here.

16/1

Form: 6-9056

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden under Rules and no sign of the drought ending at Killarney last time out; mark sliding but others hold more pressing claims.
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11

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Yorkshire Escape

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Longstanding maiden under Rules and no sign of the drought ending at Killarney last time out; mark sliding but others hold more pressing claims.

20/1

6th

16

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Yorkshire Escape

10st 11lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

First reserve; 0-15 under rules and shown nothing in points or handicap hurdles this year.

5th

13

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Yorkshire Escape

10st 7lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

In good hands and the rider is good value for 7lb claim; modest form in handicaps so far, but perhaps worth a market check.

9/1

Form: 900-0P

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Looked limited over hurdles and no sign of progression since sent chasing; pulled up on latest at Tramore; new headgear combo needs to transform.
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4th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Hit The Frame

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Won over C&D last August and not bad efforts afterwards (fell once); should strip fitter after his Down Royal return so can be a player.

6/1

7th

9

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Hit The Frame

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Landed a Wexford handicap chase (3m1f, good) off 7lb lower in August; still leading when fell at the eleventh at Punchestown when last seen in October (2m7f, good to yielding); absence to overcome but player if that doesn't pose problems.

8/1

Form: 7-4575 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at Tipperary (3m1f, good) in December; has generally struggled in seven starts since and was beaten 25l on latest at Killarney; needs more.
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1st

13

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Cullenwaine

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Modest strike rate of 1-21 over fences; took the runner-up spot on consecutive occasions at Limerick and Tramore in April/May, both over 2m6f on good; lesser run back at Tramore when last seen over fences (2m6f, good); poor effort back over hurdles at Limerick earlier this month.

9/1

4th

15

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Cullenwaine

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Modest strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; has been chasing; 5lb out of the handicap.

16/1

5th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Cullenwaine

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Poor strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; however, chased home previous-race contender Lake Chad here before a near miss at Limerick last week; solid chance.

5/1

Form: 006-00

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles and not much encouragement to take from first attempt in handicap chase company on latest; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie.
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14

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Racing Daisy

10st 7lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Patrick J F Hassett

0-8 over hurdles and not much encouragement to take from first attempt in handicap chase company on latest; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie.

50/1

12th

8

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Racing Daisy

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Patrick J F Hassett

Record of 0-13 in point-to-points and 0-8 over hurdles; hard to fancy on handicap chase debut.

25/1

Form: 7U-206

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on promising second over hurdles at Wexford (3m, good) in May; beaten 36l latest and now tries chasing for the first time; others make more appeal.
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17

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Captain Kate

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Runner-up once over hurdles from nine starts (Wexford, 3m, good); sixth in opening two chase starts on better ground but was tailed off over an extended 3m on heavy at Punchestown when last seen in November; improvement required and may need this.

33/1

Form: 047P-9

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A 25l defeat at Wexford last time out brought Rules' record to 0-23; difficult to make a solid case for on form.
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16

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Haveuseentherain

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: S G Walsh

A 25l defeat at Wexford last time out brought Rules' record to 0-23; difficult to make a solid case for on form.

40/1

16

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Haveuseentherain

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S G Walsh

Longstanding maiden under both codes, remains opposable off this meagre mark.

50/1

Non-runners

Ocodango Boy, Imperial Tune, Yewtree Hill

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Payout
Exacta €232.40
Straight Forecast €152.05
Tricast €1624.40
Trifecta €973.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

General Hubble

SPOTLIGHT:

Jeu De Pic

The Irish Sun:

Smitty Bacall

POSTDATA:

General Hubble