August 05 / 20.30 Roscommon

20.30

Yielding

Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 7f 110y
  • 13 runners
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Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Yard amongst winners in this sphere recently; much improved effort second time out at Killarney (2m1f, yld-sft) when beaten just 2.5l into third of 13; makes most appeal of those with previous experience.
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14th

10

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Ripsnorter

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Roscommon bumper winner a year ago for Andy Slattery; off the mark hurdling in Downpatrick handicap (2m2f, good) in August when making all; up 10lb and in trip but placed twice in bumpers on testing ground so conditions should be fine.

7/2

1st

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Ripsnorter

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Roscommon bumper winner a year ago for Andy Slattery; less success in four starts over hurdles but led and showed up well for a long way before fading on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time (2m1f, good, 14-1); more needed.

12/1

17/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Valirann gelding; half-brother to six winners inc Many Colours (7f-1m1f inc Listed/UAE dirt; RPR 108; dam of 1,000 Guineas winner Mother Earth); dam placed 1m1f (77); in good hands; check market.
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2nd

4

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Cloughjordan

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: S Curling

Valirann gelding; half-brother to six winners inc Many Colours (7f-1m1f inc Listed/UAE dirt; RPR 108; dam of 1,000 Guineas winner Mother Earth); dam placed 1m1f (77); in good hands; check market.

17/2

33/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
10,000euros Blue Bresil gelding; second foal; unraced dam closely related to 2m-2m4f winner Howyabud, half-sister to useful bumper winner Maria's Benefit; good rider booked but yard not known for bumper winners.
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3rd

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

15:57 Downpatrick

Mr Master Mac

12st 0lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Sligo bumper winner last year took a course maiden hurdle (2m3f, good to yielding) in May; runner-up in 3m Galway handicap on penultimate; had Holy Joe behind when filling the same spot in Tramore novice (20.5f) last month; each-way possibilities.

8/1

2nd

2

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:18 Tramore

Mr Master Mac

12st 0lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Sligo bumper winner last year took a Downpatrick maiden hurdle over 2m3f in May; improved from his handicap debut at the same track when runner-up over 3m at Galway last time; can run well again.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Mr Master Mac

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Bumper winner; off mark at second attempt over hurdles in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in May (good), following month tame enough effort in handicap over same C&D; back from a short break and tries a new trip.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Order Of St George gelding; dam pulled up in a point, half-sister to useful 2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner Run To Milan, out of unraced half-sister to bumper winner No Discount; likely best watched on debut unless the market speaks.
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No Results Found

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000euros Shirocco gelding; dam unraced sister to point winner Royal Captain, half-sister to winners Glamorgan Duke (useful 2m5f chase) and Alfie's Princess (2m2f/2m3f hurdle); likely to improve for this initial experience.
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5th

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 140y

15:30 Thurles

We Be Grand

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Has shown signs of ability in bumper and maiden hurdles; best effort when fifth in a Listowel festival bumper; failed to run to expectations when favourite for a weak maiden hurdle at Limerick in October; possibly one for handicaps after this.

16/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

We Be Grand

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

The best of two bumper runs was at Listowel last time when beaten just under 6l; has a fair chance if repeating that form over hurdles in a weak maiden.

11/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shirocco gelding; third foal; brother to 2m hurdle winner Crying Lightning; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Guitar Pete and Somethingwonderful (bumper); a first bumper runner for yard; watch.
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6th

5

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Dash At Dags

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Shirocco gelding; third foal; brother to 2m hurdle winner Crying Lightning; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Guitar Pete and Somethingwonderful (bumper); a first bumper runner for yard; watch.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 87

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
80-1 and 25-1 for both starts and never landed a blow, racing too keenly on latest; vulnerable.
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4

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:34 Thurles

Bradleys Row

11st 9lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

The best run in four bumpers when beaten 11l at Wexford in July; the added hood needs to spark improvement.

14/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:34 Thurles

Bradleys Row

11st 9lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

The best run in four bumpers when beaten 11l at Wexford in July; the added hood needs to spark improvement.

14/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

17:35 Thurles

Bradleys Row

11st 13lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

Three ordinary efforts in bumpers, easily overlooked.

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Jet Away gelding; dam unraced half-sister to winners Nom De Guerre (2m4f hurdle/3m1f chase), Guts For Garters (3m-4m hurdle/chase) and Casual Cavalier (2m-2m4f chase); likely to need further than this in time; watch.
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10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Keiths Boy

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on January's handicap debut at Naas, weaking late over 2m3f; not at the same level there on latest; each-way contender if at his best.

8/1

8th

8

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Keiths Boy

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on last month's handicap debut, weakening late in a C&D opportunity risers contest, 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss; can go well.

9/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poet's Word gelding cost 25,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to The Other Mozzie and Mozzies Sister who have won plenty for this yard; interesting debutant worth a market check.
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10th

6

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Barrys Spirit

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Adrian Murray

Lightly-raced 5yo won 2m2f Downpatrick maiden for Gavin Cromwell last autumn before never counting in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse; back from eight months' absence on yard/handicap debut and probably best watched.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Masked Marvel gelding cost 13,000euros as a foal; fifth foal; closely related to useful winners Act Of Authority (2m-2m4f) and Feet Of A Dancer (2m-2m4f); dam Listed-placed 1m2f-1m6f Flat; obvious chance on debut for top yard (20-67 in bumpers at this venue including this race last year).
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8th

13

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:20 Punchestown

Boo Radley

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Held every chance when brought down by stablemate at Ballinrobe but gained compensation when landing Kilbeggan maiden (19.5f, good to yielding) in style last month; leading chance for top yard.

5/1

1st

2

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 150y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Boo Radley

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: W P Mullins

Hadn't been asked for maximum effort and held every chance when brought down at the last by shorter-priced stablemate at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) 25 days ago; bred to appreciate this longer trip and could gain compensation.

7/2

3

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:57 Ballinrobe

Boo Radley

11st 4lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Started favourite for a Roscommon bumper last August, well beaten, found to be blowing hard; raced keenly when again a beaten favourite at Tramore in October, very tame effort on hurdles debut at Sligo last month; tongue-tie on now; trainer also runs How's Ellie.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Offered something to build on when an 11l fourth of 10 on debut at Down Royal; was sent off at 11-2 that day so must have been showing a bit at home; each-way shout.
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2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Jodoro

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Minor promise in bumpers; the best of three maiden hurdle efforts when fifth of 13 at Kilbeggan (2m) four weeks ago; potential improver now on handicap debut in a race lacking depth.

11/2

5th

8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:56 Kilbeggan

Jodoro

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Minor promise in bumpers but the same can't be said of his three maiden hurdle runs; best watched.

20/1

7

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:18 Roscommon

Jodoro

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Some promise in bumpers but not much in two maiden hurdles so best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 0-56 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more on second start but failed to justify strong market support at Wexford last month when sent off the 7-4 favourite; will be interesting to see if his backers return.
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12th

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Kool Runnings

11st 10lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Richard Morrissey

Showed a bit more on second start but failed to justify strong market support at Wexford last month when sent off the 7-4 favourite; will be interesting to see if his backers return.

16/1

6th

7

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

20:17 Wexford

Kool Runnings

11st 10lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Richard Morrissey

Vadamos gelding fetched 11,000euros as both a foal and a 3yo; half-brother to 2m-2m5f hurdle winner Ballygeary; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Blue Shark; always behind on debut in Cork maiden hurdle in April, showed a bit more in this headgear combination in stronger Kilbeggan bumper last month so not to be ruled out.

9/2

5th

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Kilbeggan

Kool Runnings

11st 9lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Richard Morrissey

Vadamos gelding fetched 11,000Euros as both a foal and a 3yo; half-brother to 2m-2m5f hurdle winner Ballygeary; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Blue Shark; always behind on debut in Cork maiden hurdle in April; headgear now fitted for bumper debut.

33/1

Form: 635

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Improved from moderate debut effort to finish a 4.25l third of 16 at Tipperary; not as good on easy ground at Killarney on latest; probably needs the rain to miss.
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1st

2

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:42 Clonmel

Hopeful Hero

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: T Hogan

Won a maiden at Bellewstown in July (2m1f, good); after a blip at Galway, rebounded with solid runs at Down Royal and Kilbeggan; not quite at the same level at Navan last time; consistent enough to suggest he can go close.

4/1

4th

5

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Hopeful Hero

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: T Hogan

Won at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July off 9lb lower; after a blip at Galway has rebounded with solid runs at Down Royal and Kilbeggan, beaten just 0.5l in the latter race 15 days ago; nudged up another 3lb but should go well again.

11/2

2nd

7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Hopeful Hero

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: T Hogan

Flat-bred likes good ground and had some good runs in defeat in bumpers; easily won Bellewstown maiden hurdle in July; had an excuse (scoped wrong) when bombed out as favourite for a Galway handicap; reassuring display when third over 2m1f at Down Royal a week ago, where he just ran out of steam late on having travelled well; easy two miles here should suit.

100/30

Non-runners

Hot N Blazing, Master Haku, Zam Bobbler, La Cote Fleurie, Middlethird Marvel, Blue Waters

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Payout
Exacta €19.00
Straight Forecast €15.73
Trifecta €163.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boo Radley

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ripsnorter

The Irish Sun:

Boo Radley

POSTDATA:

Ripsnorter