September 29 / 14.15 Roscommon

14.15

Yielding

Thomas A. Murray Bar Roscommon Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 1m 7f 135y
  • 16 runners
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Thomas A. Murray Bar Roscommon Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 880-71 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to edge out a subsequent winner off 6lb lower at Kilbeggan (2m, good to yielding); remains lightly raced.
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14th

18

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Im Flattered

11st 12lb

J: Mr John Ennis

T: Padraig Roche

Hurdle winner was well beaten off a mark of 57 on the Flat last time; up against it.

50/1

8th

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Im Flattered

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in August (2m, good to yielding) off 94; midfield finishes since then; well behind on the Flat at Naas last month; cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie.

13/1

14th

13

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Im Flattered

9st 1lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

Was well beaten in three Flat maidens in 2024; over hurdles since, winning a Kilbeggan handicap last August; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 4P797-

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has yet to make the frame under either code; hasn't progressed from a respectable second run over hurdles (beaten 9l) but handicaps are now a more feasible option; the market may guide.
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18

(17)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

My Mate Tony

9st 9lb

T: Ian O’Connor

Third reserve; a limited maiden under both codes and this is his first Flat start for 835 days; first-time hood.

15th

5

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

My Mate Tony

11st 7lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Peter McCreery

0-9 over hurdles; two runs this year haven't suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 80-8

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Couldn't get remotely excited about his maiden efforts but this half-brother to four winners could do better now handicapping; check the market.
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3

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Skyscraper

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Couldn't get remotely excited about his maiden efforts but this half-brother to four winners could do better now handicapping; check the market.

20/1

Form: 70-S48

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner in 2022; not his first time placed in a handicap when a close fourth at Tramore (2m) and suffered some interference last time; could go well, though good ground seems to suit him best.
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4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Gekkota

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Maiden winner in 2022; not his first time placed in a handicap when a close fourth at Tramore (2m) and suffered some interference last time; could go well, though good ground seems to suit him best.

12/1

8th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Gekkota

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: T J O’Mara

Hasn't added to his maiden hurdle win in 2022 but ran a cracker on second start this term when a running on fourth at Tramore (2m); this longer trip will suit better and he could run well.

9/2

4th

5

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Gekkota

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: T J O’Mara

Maiden hurdle winner in 2022, best handicap form has been at Galway; clipped heels and slipped up at Killarney last month on first run after a break; big price then, plenty to prove.

20/1

Form: 3/2/P/ D

Last run: 697 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Close to his winning mark but this 10yo has been a long-time absent and can only be watched on stable debut (same ownership).
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14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Uncle Gerhard

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life this season, especially on latest when runner-up of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); each-way possibilities from the same mark.

7/1

2nd

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Uncle Gerhard

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles last month, never threatened; more like it when 8l fourth of 11 at Gowran last time.

7/1

4th

11

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Uncle Gerhard

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came over C&D in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles recently, never threatened.

10/1

Form: 7/40-3 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 6l into third at Wexford (2m1f, good) and runner-up on the Flat since then on soft ground; 0-16 under both codes but one to bear in mind.
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9th

4

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:07 Punchestown

No Big Deal

11st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat maiden scored sole hurdle success at Clonmel (2m1f) almost a year ago; best run since when a close fourth at Gowran last time; up 1lb and a player.

11/2

4th

6

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

No Big Deal

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Won a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Clonmel almost a year ago; only five runs since; faded behind Mother Ship at Navan last month; should strip fitter but has a bit to find.

12/1

8th

6

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

No Big Deal

11st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Charles O’Brien

Landed a 2m Clonmel handicap hurdle last year off 2lb lower; disappointing favourite at the same venue when last seen in April; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 04-109

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two duff efforts since winning off 6lb lower at Down Royal in May (2m1f, good) but a first-time tongue-tie might help him steady the ship.
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10th

5

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Down Royal handicap hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good) is 0-5 chasing, encouraging Thurles debut effort yet to be built on, unseating at the first over today's C&D last month; may yet improve but opposable for now.

9/1

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Paul Nolan

Second runner for yard; hurdle winner made a decent chase debut last year but not as good after; well beaten on return but is capable of better.

14/1

7th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Quinn The Eskimo

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Good ground hurdles winner shaped with mild promise on chase debut in Thurles beginners' (18.5f, good to yielding) in October; pulled up and tailed off next two starts on heavy; of interest if the ground has good in the description.

16/1

Form: 58-265

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Overall strike-rate of 2-80 and he's 0-25 over hurdles; did run well at Wexford a month ago when only capitulating late on after looking sure to be placed; others preferred for win purposes.
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12th

12

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Lariat

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Losing run stretches back to April 2022 on the Flat and winless over flights; good second on the Flat at Tramore in July but well beaten since.

16/1

Form: 930-34

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdle winner; on his winning mark and has been in pretty good form this year under both codes.
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6th

9

(13)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Spanish John

9st 6lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose winner whose last win came over C&D at this meeting last year; some decent hurdle runs since but latest Flat runs weren't so good; can do better getting back on soft ground.

12/1

6th

11

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Spanish John

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Both Flat wins last season were gained on soft ground; tailed off at the Curragh in May; no impression over hurdles last time; not one of the stronger contenders.

14/1

8th

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Spanish John

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two-time Flat winner; 1-18 over hurdles but that win came in August 2023; remains 1lb above that sole success and ordinary effort on the level on return from break on latest; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 57-693

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner who is 0-15 over hurdles but was bang there last time at Tramore, finishing just ahead of Gekkota; considered.
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7th

10

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Arthurs Victory

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Flat winner extended record over hurdles to 0-17 at Punchestown four days ago but wasn't disgraced; went close in lower grade at Tramore in August off 1lb lower; each-way claims with a reproduction of that.

17/2

6th

17

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Arthurs Victory

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Three-time Flat winner, 0-16 over hurdles; good run at Tramore on penultimate start; down the field at Roscommon; others preferred

20/1

Form: 6070

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
No closer than 20l in maidens and was tailed off on handicap debut at Cork when 33-1.
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1st

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Hope She Flies

11st 8lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Some promise in maidens and readily got off the mark on second handicap start at Roscommon three days ago; carries a 7lb penalty and steps up 4f in trip but could well shoulder that if staying.

11/4

12

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Hope She Flies

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

No closer than 20l in maidens and was tailed off on handicap debut at Cork when 33-1.

33/1

14th

8

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Hope She Flies

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Not a bad debut effort at Ballinrobe on debut; has failed to build on that in two subsequent outings; first handicap now.

20/1

Form: 0-4464

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten single-figure lengths in three of his four handicaps without looking on that lenient a mark; has to step up but brings each-way claims.
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15

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Consistent and holding form well enough in handicaps; beaten around 6l off this mark the last twice, at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained); step back up to this trip should suit; in the mix again.

5/1

4th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Pleasureofpressure

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.

11/2

4th

10

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Pleasureofpressure

10st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that.

3/1

Form: -U0204

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner; ten-race maiden over hurdles but ran her best race for a while when under 6l away at Bellewstown (2m1f, good); the cheekpieces are working well.
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12th

12

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Stormy Jenn

10st 4lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-16 over hurdles; good effort when third of 24 at Navan in November (2m, heavy); pulled up next time at Fairyhouse; fell and tailed off in two runs this term so others have more persuasive recent form; declared for 6.20 at Sligo on Thursday.

33/1

13th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive.

18/1

Form: 40007/

Last run: 561 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
It's been a struggle in maidens and two handicaps; might be happy to get away from the mud but has been off since March 2024; new trainer.
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14

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:05 Killarney

Backinabit

10st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle winner in July; decent efforts from the front over similar distances in handicap hurdles at Navan and Bellewstown last twice; goes chasing now over this much longer trip; hard to know what to expect.

10/1

7th

14

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Backinabit

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won in good style at Wexford in July; has come up short off revised mark since, but a better effort at Bellewstown latest; not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 0080-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Nothing positive to report since sent into handicaps and others are much preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 2lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Nothing positive to report since sent into handicaps and others are much preferred.

33/1

12th

16

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 3lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed.

33/1

12th

14

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Takemeuptocarlow

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Poor form in maiden hurdles and hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdle starts recently.

50/1

Form: 5-0700

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First reserve; runner-up in a bumper but modest maiden form and again on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:05 Limerick

At The Wings

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Much improved off lowly mark to win over 2m3f at Navan last month and followed up off 7lb higher at Gowran when made much more use of, fending off challengers over 2m4f; up another 6lb and upped in trip so more needed on what is likely to be softer ground.

11/2

1st

17

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

At The Wings

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Came with a withering run from the back of the field to land a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Navan last month; up 7lb for that but could be on the upgrade; ran well in a soft ground bumper two years ago.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €201.10
Straight Forecast €63.98
Tricast €337.73
Trifecta €476.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Big Deal

POSTDATA:

Spanish John

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Uncle Gerhard

The Irish Sun:

No Big Deal