August 19 / 19.20 Roscommon

19.20

Good

WTW Willis Handicap

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 12 runners
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WTW Willis Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 002748

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last year, her sole win; has often run well in defeat, though below her best in three starts since Gowran second in June; towards the rear last time in a Naas event won by Engines On.
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1

(23)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 20 starts; runner-up five times; encouraging C&D comeback fourth last month puts her in the mix although has a bit to find with Hugo's Girl on that run.

15/2

4th

3

(18)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 19 starts; runner-up five times; stable is enjoying a good spell, and Siobhan Rutledge's 3lb claim is an asset.

12/1

8th

6

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Four Blondes

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Up and down form this season; runner up over C&D (good) on penultimate then beaten 6l at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) on latest; remains 1lb above last win but in the mix if on a going day; handles soft.

12/1

Form: 266253

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner; best run this season when long-priced second to today's rival Rampage in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh in May; has lost ground at the start in her two most recent races; could go well if no recurrence.
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10th

10

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Anvika

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024; stand-out effort last year a fine second in a premier fillies' handicap at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld); 1lb lower here but hard to fancy on this season's efforts.

18/1

13th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Turf and AW winner was 7.75l behind Vega's Muse at this venue three days ago when finishing in midfield (1m, good to yielding); this comes quick enough and others preferred.

33/1

8th

6

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Her wins have been at 6f-7f but best run last year when runner-up in valuable C&D handicap on Champions Weekend in September off 1lb lower; heavy ground against her final start; one to consider although lacks a recent run.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0031-1

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Long-priced 7f Curragh winner last autumn on soft for the now-retired Prunella Dobbs; made winning yard/seasonal debut at Naas, with a subsequent Galway festival winner back in third; further improvement is on the cards.
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13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

11

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Engines On

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.

7/1

12/1

Form: -80358

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner last October and best run since when third in 7f Fairyhouse handicap last month; left with plenty to do at Limerick; mid-field in first-time blinkers at Leopardstown, cheekpieces on now.
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11th

2

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won three of his four races at Dundalk; second over 1m at Bellewstown last August on his final turf run in 2025; respected with his mark unchanged after a claiming race win on AW last November.

8/1

Form: 69-710

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took a 9lb hike in the ratings for a 6f Navan win; struggled from her revised mark latest when finishing with only one behind her at the Curragh ten days ago.
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11th

11

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Bundle Of Interest

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won off 4lb lower at Navan last July (6f, good); poor run over 1m when last seen at Dundalk in November and she needed her first run back last season; others appeal more.

25/1

1

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Bundle Of Interest

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won over 6f at Navan in July but some good efforts over this trip too since; can be involved but needs a bit more.

10/1

8

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

16:24 Navan

Bundle Of Interest

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Won here over 6f in July off 69 (good) and respectable form since, although never landed a blow at Cork on latest; stiff mile may not be ideal but yard in fine form.

15/2

10/1

Form: 300158

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner gained first turf victory when beating Anvika in a 1m handicap at the Curragh in May; unplaced on two most recent starts.
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14th

9

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

Form: 501431 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner of a claimer in May when trained by Jack Davison and running for only the third time; continuing in good form; up 5lb for a narrow win at Naas on his first outing for Adrian Sexton.
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16th

10

(7)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Spent All Me Money

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Roscommon claimer winner for Jack Davison and winning start for current yard in 7f Naas handicap last August off 72 (good-to-yielding); ran no sort of race later in month at Roscommon however and absent since.

20/1

Form: 617244

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beat a big field over 7f at the Curragh in May and has continued to be competitive; has made the frame in her last three starts; each-way prospects.
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11th

2

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Free Solo

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since C&D win last August; signs of a revival with a prominent showing at the Curragh a fortnight ago.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Free Solo

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since Roscommon win last August; better ground may prompt a revival; however, Methgal is a more obvious contender for the stable.

20/1

11th

8

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Added his sixth win when landing a Roscommon handicap in August (7.5f, good) off 6lb lower; not at his best in runs since and finished last of 13 at Dundalk last time.

33/1

Form: 8437-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Almost two years since her last win; slowly away and never involved at Galway three weeks ago on seasonal debut.
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6th

6

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Lady Arwen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Had been on a losing run of over 2.5 years before a short head victory at Gowran last time provided her fourth career turf win (1m, soft); runner-up hasn't done much for the form in the meantime; still on an attractive mark compared to her previous wins if continuing on an upward curve.

9/2

1st

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual course winner off much higher marks but on a long losing run since 2023; well beaten at Dundalk first two starts this year; contender if at her best returning to turf.

33/1

11th

3

(15)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Arwen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

On a long losing run and tailed off over C&D in January; hooded; wide draw.

50/1

Form: -06902

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won two claimers for Ger Lyons; struggled in three handicaps for this yard before returning to form with a Galway festival second; made much of the running and only just touched off.
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7th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 7f/1m at two for Ger Lyons; nearly won Galway handicap off 65 last summer; hurdling debut.

25/1

17th

13

(20)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

William F Browne

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Lost his way last season after going close in a 1m handicap at Galway in August (yielding) off 4lb higher; perhaps the break and the added tongue tie will aid a return to form.

25/1

7th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:31 Dundalk (AW)

William F Browne

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Has surprisingly lost his way since going close in a big-field 1m handicap at Galway in August; did win a claimer for Ger Lyons on sole previous run at Dundalk.

14/1

Form: 5-0389

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner; best of four runs this term when third at Down Royal in May; others have stronger claims
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7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

6th

5

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Run Forrest Run

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Thomas Coyle

Out of the money in seven races since finishing third over this trip at Down Royal in May; not a bad run when seventh of 19 over 6f at Navan last week.

12/1

Form: 010400

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time Leopardstown winner; two poor runs since fourth at Down Royal in July.
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6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

2nd

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

Non-runners

Ramiro

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €52.50
Straight Forecast €55.58
Tricast €818.21
Trifecta €861.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bundle Of Interest

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Anvika

SPOTLIGHT:

Engines On

TOPSPEED:

Free Solo

The Irish Sun:

Bundle Of Interest