September 01 / 17.15 Roscommon

17.15

Good To Yielding

Lidan Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 94y
  • 12 runners
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Lidan Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 22-123

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Naas maiden in testing ground in March before a solid run at Cork (1m) behind a quality rival; 6f on fast ground didn't suit last time but back on an easy surface at 7f will and is respected on handicap debut.
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9th

8

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Rowdy Yeats

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Won his maiden here and added a rated race at the Curragh two weeks ago (7f, soft); nudged up 3lb but for that but it seems a fair rise given the RPR he produced.

4/1

5

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Rowdy Yeats

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Won a Naas maiden in testing ground over this trip on seasonal debut; placed in conditions races over 1m and 6f after but was poor after a break in a Roscommon handicap last time; questions now.

6/1

1

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Rowdy Yeats

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Won a 7f Naas maiden in testing ground in March before a solid run at Cork (1m) behind a quality rival; 6f on fast ground didn't suit last time but back on an easy surface at 7f will and is respected on handicap debut.

9/2

Form: 52-902

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden winner on soft last year and was later runner-up in a Newmarket listed race, both over 6f; by far the best of three runs this term when second in a 6f Naas conditions last time; the blinkers worn then are retained but this trip is a question.
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3

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Kodilicious

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sligo maiden winner on soft last year and was later runner-up in a Newmarket listed race, both over 6f; by far the best of three runs this term when second in a 6f Naas conditions last time; the blinkers worn then are retained but this trip is a question.

7/1

3

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Kodilicious

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sligo maiden winner and ended last year with excellent runner-up effort in Listed event at Newmarket; not in the same form in two handicap starts this term; blinkers on now and needs to bounce back.

6/1

Form: 8-8004

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran maiden over this trip last September; below form campaigned at sprint trips earlier this season but got back on track with a fourth in a Tipperary handicap over this trip last time; tough draw and ground a question.
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9

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Greatest Drama

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner at two; essentially a handicapper and was well behind a Listed race last week; tough task.

20/1

8th

11

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Greatest Drama

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner at two; useful form in handicaps; 87-rated fillt will need a career-best to make her presence felt in this grade

14/1

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Greatest Drama

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner who has run well in her last two handicaps, going down by a length at Tipperary and then third from a bad draw at Roscommon; versatile ground-wise and much respected.

5/1

Form: 172441 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has hit form this summer, winning a Curragh handicap over this trip and scored over C&D last time, following solid placed efforts; raised 10lb for that but a leading claimer takes off 7lb; handles soft so can be involved.
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9th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Free Solo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Multiple winner; on a good mark but hasn't been all that threatening this year and others appeal more.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.

16/1

6th

5

(11)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as a 2yo; ran well here twice last summer but has been out of form this term; 11th of 15 at Roscommon 24 days ago; down 4lb and hard to recommend.

22/1

Form: 24-049 CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two of his four wins have been over C&D, including this race in 2024 off 1lb lower; not at his best in three runs this season but back here on soft is ideal and can run well despite a tough draw.
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1st

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has on soft and heavy at around 7f; got those optimum conditions over C&D last time when third, finishing 1.75l behind Mickey The Steel and 6.5l behind Red Charlie; cheekpieces added to the tongue tie now, but may struggle to reverse form.

11/1

3rd

3

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has been on soft and heavy at around 7f; has run respectably in recent outings here and at Naas; needs to find extra.

10/1

7th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Merisi Diamond

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has been on soft and heavy at around 7f; should be a bit sharper now as a result of last Sunday's 6f run at the Curragh.

16/1

Form: 011-06

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Goes best with plenty of cut in the ground; won a Galway handicap (7f) and a Curragh premier handicap over 1m last year; poor on return in March but much better when not far off Summer Snow at Galway; solid shout.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

Form: 068204

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins but is just 2-33 on turf; however, was just 1l behind Summer Snow at Galway and was a solid fourth at the Curragh over 6f last time; back to 7f suits but a tough draw.
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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

3rd

18

(18)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner has shaped nicely enough in two runs since return from a two-month break; not beaten that far when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown latest (7f, good) and place claims if backing that up.

14/1

Form: 831686

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on turf up to 1m and in varying ground conditions; not at his best in three runs since winning at Limerick and has to do more.
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20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 8-0908

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in Britain at two; has been poor in four starts for this yard this year and others make more appeal.
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7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

25/1

Form: 0-0650 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ten wins including this race in 2022; however, has lost his form in the last year and dropped down the handicap significantly; still not easy to fancy.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

Form: 4510-0

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First reserve; the last of his six wins came at Listowel 11 months ago; not a bad effort there on sole run this year but needs more.
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11th

7

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ramiro

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Six turf wins but below form lately; has run well enough on AW from just five starts but others preferred today.

33/1

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Ramiro

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Won this race in 2020 and again last year off 1lb higher; likely to have needed his latest outing when behind a few of these at Roscommon and Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking; looks to have been laid out for this; interesting.

20/1

16

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Ramiro

9st 3lb

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

First reserve; the last of his six wins came at Listowel 11 months ago; not a bad effort there on sole run this year but needs more.

Form: 2105-0 CD BF

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won a C&D maiden a year ago but hasn't been as good in three starts since; needs best back after a break
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7th

11

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Counterculture

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Back from a break with a C&D (soft) second 1.5l behind Earls early last month and same mark now; won her maiden over C&D on heavy and not a bad run at the Curragh latest; solid chance if the visor ekes out a little bit more.

12/1

1

(17)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Counterculture

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground maiden winner who was second on soft back at Roscommon two starts ago; ran no race last time (favourite) but has a big run in her.

10/1

14th

7

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Counterculture

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.

13/2

Non-runners

Summer Snow, Monsieur Fudge, Sea Eagle, Pierre Royal, I Bid You Ajou, Goldrush Kid

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Payout
Exacta €97.80
Straight Forecast €83.95
Tricast €765.83
Trifecta €1380.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Earls

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pierre Royal

SPOTLIGHT:

Rowdy Yeats

The Irish Sun:

Merisi Diamond

POSTDATA:

Earls