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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Four Blondes

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Just the one win in 2024 but has run with credit in a couple of big field handicaps this summer; surprisingly has never run on this surface before; getting down to quite a handy mark.

8/1

9th

10

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Four Blondes

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win was in 7f maiden here two years ago; has come down appreciably in the ratings and a couple of creditable 6f runs at the Curragh this season, including when around 4l off Clonmacash last time.

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(22)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Anvika

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Only two wins from 33 starts; has occasionally run well in good company, notably when second in a premier handicap at last year's Irish Champions meeting at Leopardstown; down the field in the same race this season; now 19lb below her career-high mark, might not be a lost cause.

12/1

11th

19

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Has a poor strike rate (2-26); however, worth recalling that she finished second (behind Pink Oxalis) when a 40-1 chance in this race 12 months ago; fair form this season; yard emerging from a quiet spell; lively outsider potentially.

20/1

5th

14

(14)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Anvika

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Poor strike-rate but hasn't been too far away in her last three handicaps and copes fine with all ground; each-way claims.

14/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(15)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Engines On

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Two of his three wins have come over 7f at this track, both times with a cut in the ground; was also a close third in this race last year; below his best in three starts this term and needs to do much better from 2lb out of the handicap.

25/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Glyndwr

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Signed off for Ger Lyons with victory in a claimer; six runs for this yard haven't been without promise, and latest run at Laytown can be forgiven.

10/1

6th

5

(10)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Glyndwr

11st 12lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Gerard O’Leary

One of two for yard; has posted solid enough efforts the last twice, beaten 2.25l at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) and then keeping on for a 4.25l fourth of 13 at Galway (8.5f, yld-sft); 3-4 on the AW (including a win over 7f); shortlisted.

9/2

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(1)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Bundle Of Interest

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Sole win was over 6f at Navan but has competitive form at 7f and 1m; running better than form figures imply and has a useful draw.

8/1

3rd

2

(13)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Bundle Of Interest

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

6f winner at Navan last year; modest form this season; stamina concerns at this distance.

12/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Spent All Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a maiden claimer at Roscommon and a 7f Naas handicap last season; completely lost his way until recent Gowran claiming third; could be on the way back.

12/1

3rd

10

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spent All Me Money

9st 4lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a maiden claimer at Roscommon and a 7f Naas handicap last season but has completely lost way since; beaten 18l at Galway on latest; revival needed.

25/1

11th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Spent All Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Won twice last year and is now 2lb below his last success but heavy defeats both starts this term; blinkers go back on but they didn't do much for him when he wore them before.

33/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

13

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Free Solo

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Fully exposed 9yo with three wins apiece on turf and AW; second at Leopardstown in August, three starts ago; other than that, 2026 form does not amount to much.

16/1

8th

15

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Free Solo

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; fully-exposed 9yo, but goes well here, back on a good mark and and best run of the year last time.

2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

2

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Lady Arwen

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Six-time winner, including in July at Ballinrobe and when beating 16 rivals at the Galway festival despite a slow start; again compromised chance with slow start at Punchestown and when third over 1m here 11 days ago, a good effort in the circumstances; Billy Lee has a good record on her.

8/1

3rd

8

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Lady Arwen

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Six-time winner, including in July at Ballinrobe and when beating 16 rivals at the Galway festival despite a slow start; again compromised chance with slow start at Punchestown on latest, so comes with a health warning.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Lady Arwen

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Six-time winner, including twice in July; defied a 7lb rise for a Ballinrobe success when beating 16 rivals at the Galway festival; overcame a high draw, and the loss of several lengths at the start; holding her form well judged on last week's Galway second.

11/2

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap last week; relatively unexposed over hurdles.

10/1

12th

4

(14)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

William F Browne

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; soundly beaten in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last week.

12/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

19

(18)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Run Forrest Run

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race in 2023 and 2024 but hasn't won again since; 8lb wrong so stiff task in attempting a third win; encouraging jockey booking.

16/1

15th

16

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Laura Hourigan

6-46 on turf; losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well at Listowel on first run for this stable; ran to roughly the same standard at Limerick; stablemate She's On The Ball is more appealing.

20/1

8th

13

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

6-45 on turf but losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well in mid-field at Listowel ten days on first run for Laura Hourigan.

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time winner; has been badly out of form since a second placing on AW last October; first time with this headgear combination.

25/1

9th

14

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time turf winner; out of sorts on AW last winter, unseated rider at start on reappearance at Bellewstown 13 days ago; jockey booking is the main positive.

20/1

14

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor David Maxwell

An 8yo mare with five wins from 45 starts; not in great form and another headgear switch.

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