October 13 / 14.35 Roscommon

14.35

Heavy

Guinness Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 15 runners
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Guinness Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 210991

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; two wins at Killarney this season, including a 1.25l success off 7lb lower a week ago (1m, soft); Keane was on board for her July victory and returns to the plate here; up in grade but should go well again.
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2nd

2

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Spanish Temptress

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

Four-time winner over 1m with ease in the ground on all occasions, including at this meeting last year; handles good ground too; has never tackled a trip this far, but just failed over 1m1f at Gowran and every chance that she will get it; big player if she does.

9/4

1st

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Spanish Temptress

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in a couple of outings of late, beaten a nose over C&D (yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) on penultimate; solid fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft; Anvika third) eight days ago and rider takes off valuable 5lb.

7/2

4th

1

(13)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Spanish Temptress

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in two of her last three outings, beaten a nose at Limerick (1m, yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) 10 days ago; enjoys testing conditions; another big run on the cards.

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -57042

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a break with two solid 1m runs at Bellewstown (soft) and Navan (yielding) where beaten just 0.5l and she is 1lb lower here; sole previous win came on heavy; big chance.
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4th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Fast Tara

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed twice in handicaps this season but only one career win from 27 starts is a concern; finished last in Listed company at Navan on Sunday; new headgear combination is tried now.

10/1

9th

3

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:02 Navan

Fast Tara

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed twice in handicaps this term; only one win from 26 starts; faces a huge task in this company.

33/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 205013 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; tongue tie was credited for his improved display when winning by 6l at Bellewstown (1m, soft); creditable run under 7lb penalty at Killarney; 3lb higher again here and in form but drawn wide.
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7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

2nd

5

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Ribee

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights.

15/2

Form: 7-810

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden (7f, soft) for Dermot Weld in June; far too keen when down the field on debut for this yard in a hot 1m fillies' handicap back there latest; first-time hood needs to help her settle better.
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5th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Sindria

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Started season with back-to-back wins at Gowran, a 1m handicap (soft) and a 9.5f Listed race (10.5f, gd-yld); not disgraced in 1m Group 2 here (good) last month and again ran well when beaten 1l in 1m (good) Listed race at Navan three weeks ago; this longer trip fine and preferred by Browne-McMonagle, but rated 100 so needs to find more in this company.

12/1

3rd

1

(11)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:02 Navan

Sindria

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Down the field in a Group 2 event at the Curragh a fortnight ago; had previously stamped herself as an improving filly with two Gowran wins, the second of which was in this grade, earning a 3lb penalty; 100-rated filly is joint top-rated on official ratings with two of the younger generation.

4/1

9th

11

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Sindria

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improving filly; two wins at Gowran this term; her trainer has two stronger candidates in Celestial Orbit and Princess Child.

12/1

Form: 008155

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; 40-1 winner at Galway off 9lb lower; has come up short off revised mark twice since but preferred by Joyce, soft ground fine and she is nicely drawn.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

6th
1 (8)
Earls

7/1

Form: 650183 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won around here for the third time last month off 6lb lower; struggled at Listowel off revised rating but back on track at the Curragh latest; soft ground fine but needs a bit more off this mark.
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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

7th
11 (10)
Counterculture

12/1

Form: 5-0205 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 274829

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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.
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20th

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: 911002 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won two races within a week at Leopardstown in June; back on song after below par runs at that venue and Galway with a short head defeat at Laytown; career high mark now and not sure she wants very testing ground.
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8th

10

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner (three on turf) including twice here last season over 7f on good and soft ground; is now just 1lb above the latest of those victories and 1m fine but needs to leave this term's poor form behind.

28/1

8th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Finsceal Annie

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at Leopardstown over 7f on good and soft; remains 9lb above her last win and she ran poorly on her seasonal return last month; yard form a plus.

12/1

Form: -00830

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; excellent effort at Listowel last month (8.5f, heavy) but didn't back it up when down the field at the Curragh latest; needs to bounce back from that; testing ground fine.
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4th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Quatre Bras

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three wins on AW, but 0-21 on turf; did well at Dundalk over the winter and carried that form through to soft-ground contests in the spring; second over 7f at Naas and fourth over 1m2f here in April (strong form); not so good since; likes to come from off the pace, and there wasn't enough on when he was fourth (only 7-2) at Killarney on Monday.

13/2

4th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Quatre Bras

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three wins from eight AW starts, but 0-20 on turf; did well at Dundalk over the winter and carried that form through to soft-ground contests in the spring; second over 7f at Naas and fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown in April (strong form); not so good lately; likes to come from off the pace.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 023200

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two in Britain for former stable but not much encouragement to take from two starts for current yard and his best form is on good ground.
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5th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Thyer

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Fair 1m winner in 2024 for Marco Botti; took a big step back in the right direction for his current yard with sixth of 20 in 1m handicap at the Curragh nine days ago, staying on well having been set a lot to do; very much one to consider.

5/1

6th

7

(17)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Thyer

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two wins over this trip when trained in UK; soundly beaten in four runs over various trips for this yard last year; needs his best on return but the lively ground will suit.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Thyer

9st 12lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won two in Britain for former stable but not much encouragement to take from three starts for current yard and his best form is on good ground.

33/1

12th
7 (14)
Free Solo

14/1

Form: 244158 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beat Four Blondes by 4.25l when winning over C&D (good) in August; got a 10lb hike and beaten twice since, including behind Earls over C&D on soft; handicapper may be in charge for now.
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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: 4490-6

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Form has nosedived since debut win and no signs of improvement when tailed off at Tipperary on latest; others preferred.
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4th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Rated 68 so well treated by race conditions on paper and one of best efforts for this yard when beaten 6.5l into seventh of 15 in Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) on seasonal return; needs to back that up now.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Buttermere Ridge

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Nothing of any note in his form since early in his career; off the track 234 days; new headgear combination.

100/1

Form: 4-0490 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner including this race off 3lb higher last year; jockey reported he didn't feel right when tailed off over C&D latest; risky after that but wouldn't be a big surprise were he to bounce back on ground he relishes.
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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: -34000

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
AW winner for George Boughey in Britain has suffered heavy defeats in two Irish starts; can only be watched for now.
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14th

14

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Royal Alliance

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Dropped into 0-60 company and back to form when a 0.5l third of 14 at Down Royal (1m5f, soft) a week ago; needs to back that up now on quicker ground in this tougher grade.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Royal Alliance

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

AW winner for George Boughey in 2024; no positive Flat form since joining this yard; enters 0-60 company for the first time now.

20/1

Non-runners

Mercurial, Pandion Power, Greek Gift

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.10
Straight Forecast €31.19
Tricast €151.95
Trifecta €107.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Counterculture

TOPSPEED:

Four Blondes

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fast Tara

POSTDATA:

Earls

The Irish Sun:

Counterculture