September 01 / 18.45 Roscommon

18.45

Good To Yielding

Oran Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 4f 17y
  • 16 runners
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Oran Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

Form: 4148-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have been at Galway over approx' 1m; was poor there last time over that trip; has run well over this distance in the past but it is still a query.
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7th

3

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Clear Quartz

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Six-time winner is 6lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon in September (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft) but below his best at the Curragh and Galway (2m1f, yielding) since then; slowly away and stumbled in that latest outing, which was a first try at a 2m+ trip; best form on softer.

6/1

14th

16

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Clear Quartz

11st 5lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Mark Fahey

Best form at this venue, the scene of three of his six wins; pleasing second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; failed to improve his weak Curragh record (now unplaced on nine visits) a month ago; highly effective over the extended mile here, this trip may stretch his stamina.

50/1

8th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Clear Quartz

10st 7lb

J: Miss N Fahey

T: Mark Fahey

Record of 6-37 on turf; best form at Galway, the scene of three of his wins; in contrast, he has a weak Curragh record, unplaced in eight visits; pleasing second at Leopardstown recently on seasonal debut; a reproduction would put him in the mix.

5/1

Form: 141-45 CD BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; three wins last year including over C&D; was poor when last seen at Fairyhouse but has a shout if rebounding; ground-versatile too.
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7th

6

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Granite Bay

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f; runner-up in three of last four starts last term; fourth to Holy See on seasonal return at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft); another solid display when third over 2m at the Curragh.

9/1

3rd

8

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Granite Bay

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f and runner-up in three of last four starts last term; plenty to take from seasonal return at Gowran in April when fourth to Holy See (1m4f, soft), rallying again late on; one to consider.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -58327 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.
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4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Burren Song

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again.

9/1

3rd

1

(16)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.

8/1

Form: 60681

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to run away with a weak Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; has prospects of staying this far on pedigree so has to be respected.
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7th

6

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Kashel Spring

9st 5lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Twice successful for Joseph O'Brien last year; has failed to take to hurdling for this stable; well below best on both Flat starts this term; needs to step up from a poor Ballinrobe run behind She's Ideal; highest-rated of Denis Hogan's three runners, so might be unwise to ignore

6/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Kashel Spring

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

C&D winner for Joseph O'Brien; no impact over hurdles for this yard; modest effort in 1m4f handicap at Tramore on return from 98 days off latest; cheekpieces go on and drops into claiming company for yard with good record in these races.

7/2

Form: -99431 CD

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in May before being well beaten over hurdles; handles any type of ground and has a chance if ready after a break.
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16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

16th

12

(23)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.

16/1

6th
17 (4)
Gotta Catchem All

Form: 675623 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
First reserve; decent runs in defeat lately over this trip but needs more in a stronger race.
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7

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Back-to-back 6f wins on good (including here) in July but handles an ease; 1l behind Amiata over 6f here on penultimate and 5lb better off now; was on the wrong side of the track over C&D three days ago so that run can be marked up; this is a stronger race, however, and 2lb wrong but has a place shout.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward, with wins both here and at Naas, only worn down late at latter venue also; dropped out tamely at the Curragh before a much livelier display here last week, third in a 6f event after making much of the running.

8/1

3rd

6

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward, with wins both here and at Naas, only worn down late at latter venue also; dropped out tamely at the Curragh on Saturday (3lb wrong) however so needs to bounce back; drops in class.

7/1

18/1

Form: 533-86 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year up to 1m7f; however, has been soundly beaten on latest two Flat starts and others make more appeal.
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10

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Navan

Sceptred Isle

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: G A Kingston

Two-time Flat winner is 0-9 over hurdles; handles soft ground, is fit from the Flat and didn't run too badly when fifth at Tipperary in November; not without a chance in a weak race.

8/1

8th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Sceptred Isle

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Won twice last year up to 1m7f; however, has been soundly beaten on latest two Flat starts and others make more appeal.

18/1

6th

7

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

17:20 Sligo

Sceptred Isle

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Dual winner last year was soundly beaten on sole Flat start (over C&D) this year back in May; has to get back to her best.

22/1

16/1

Form: 1-0760

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 1m at Galway; has run well over this trip but was poor last time at the Curragh and needs a revival.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

12/1

Form: /307-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last year including here and is rated 135 in that sphere; looks well-in off a low Flat mark but was well beaten at Galway last time so has to do much more; cheekpieces might help.
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10th

13

(14)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Zariygann

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Martin Brassil

Dual hurdle winner last year including here and is rated 135 in that sphere; looks well-in off a low Flat mark but was well beaten at Galway last time so has to do much more; cheekpieces might help.

12/1

10

(10)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Zariygann

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Martin Brassil

Dual hurdles winner last year on softish ground, most recently let down by jumping when raised in class in Grade 3 at Tipperary early this month; 0-5 on the Flat and hasn't convinced at this trip.

14/1

5

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Zariygann

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

2-3 over timber and too bad to be true when tailed off 5-4 favourite at Naas; big step forward required on return to action; now tried with tongue-tie debuting for new yard.

16/1

Form: -18597 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Winner over this trip on AW in UK before running below that level twice; was sold for 41,000gns after but has twice been well beaten for this yard; others preferred.
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7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Northern Ruler

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has regressed sharply since winning on the Flat for Karl Burke and nothing positive to report so far over hurdles, including last week's handicap debut (33-1).

33/1

10th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Northern Ruler

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; hinted at handicap potential at Naas in March on his third maiden hurdle start, beaten 28l in sixth behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance in a 20-runner contest.

10/1

6th

10

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Northern Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; has struggled in two maiden hurdle starts.

100/1

12/1

Form: 6544-1 D

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won a handicap over this trip in Germany when last seen in April; check the market on stable debut.
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12th

13

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Almenfee

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

German winner has failed to fire so far for this yard; declining mark but still best watched.

33/1

9th

17

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Almenfee

9st 12lb

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

First reserve; German winner has failed to fire in four runs for this stable; beaten 17.5l on seasonal return at Bellewstown on latest; hard to fancy.

13th
9 (11)
Solomon

16/1

Form: 001950

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Was poor at Galway last time and has to get back to the form of his Limerick claimer win; is best on a sound surface too.
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14th

6

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Solomon

9st 12lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-7 for current yard, plenty keen when last seen on the AW in February; tongue-tie added now.

16/1

6th

9

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-6 for current yard, slow to break and keen when last seen in November; down to a nice mark but record fresh isn't great.

12/1

9/1

Form: 5-8046 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four wins up to 1m4f on all types of ground; not beaten far over 1m2f here but was below form at Ballinrobe since in cheekpieces (keen); the headgear is left off and should better that run.
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12th

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Derry Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hasn't won since 2023 but the handicapper is relenting and he was only beaten 1l when fifth over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; not beaten far over C&D in June off 4lb higher under this rider; in the mix.

15/2

5th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

11st 5lb

J: Mr Kenny Roussety

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time winner on long losing run; shaped okay when fifth at Naas on penultimate, but didn't build on that when beaten 7l over 1m5f here on latest; needs more upped in trip.

11/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Latest of four wins was over 1m4f three years ago, but he's on a good mark nowadays and came home well when around 3l fifth to Killyclogher Rose at Naas (1m3f); she's a lot less exposed though, and he might struggle to turn around that form.

6/1

8/1

Form: 07-530 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose winner was a close 3rd to the classy Ascending in the Cork Derby handicap but was poor over 1m6f at Navan since; has a chance if back to the form of that earlier run.
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2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Razdan

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Very capable on the Flat and he won his last start in this sphere when landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; patchy form in nine starts on the Flat since and he refused to race on both outings when last seen in October; stable debut.

14/1

4

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Razdan

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a common theme this season but he took even more drastic action at the Curragh last time when refusing to race; generally poor efforts this year but he finished a close third behind subsequent Ascot Stakes winner Ascending at Cork in May (1m4f, good); risky proposition.

25/1

5

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Razdan

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off.

25/1

Form: 32/0-0

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Promise early in his career for Joseph O'Brien but has been poor in two starts for this yard after a long absence; others preferred.
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16th

14

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Promise early in his career for Joseph O'Brien but has been poor in two starts for this yard after a long absence; others preferred.

28/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

25/1

Form: 0290-0

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His sole win was over 1m on heavy last year but seems to stay this trip; was well beaten when last seen; tough draw, though.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Daboya, Nita, Shoda

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €74.83
Tricast €598.47

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Derry Lad

POSTDATA:

Daboya

TOPSPEED:

Solomon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Burren Song

The Irish Sun:

Derry Lad