October 13 / 16.35 Roscommon

16.35

Heavy

On-Course Vets Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 4f 46y
  • 13 runners
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On-Course Vets Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.90
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0-0955 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has won a maiden on the Flat but seems more effective over hurdles these days; beaten 5.5l back on the Flat at the Curragh recently (1m4f, soft).
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9th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Ephesus

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Galileo 5yo is a dual Flat winner and landed Limerick maiden hurdle last year; would have needed first run of the year when never a factor on chase debut at Kilbeggan; jumped okay but probably best watched here.

25/1

7th

3

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Ephesus

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat and a maiden hurdle winner at Limerick (2m1f, gd) last year; finished last season on a low note with a pair of underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; makes chase debut after 168 days off.

12/1

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 965391

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf at Listowel three weeks ago (1m6f, heavy) and that was a walk in the park, scoring by 8.5l; did make the most of a soft lead and he's 11lb higher, but he clearly goes well on this surface.
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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 284-99 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 8yo; hasn't won on the Flat since 2020 and will need to better his ninths at Galway and Down Royal.
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4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

25/1

7th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland but on a losing run now and, although he ran better when third of four finishers at Exeter recently than he had on his yard debut there, a few more pounds off his back wouldn't go amiss.

16/1

12/1

Form: 832730 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 315841 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in May (good) and went in again at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) 12 days ago when merely pushed out for a 5l verdict; the 8lb rise asks a question but should give it his best shot.
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7th

2

(12)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Gained sixth win of his career at Bellewstown on penultimate (12.5f, soft); beaten off revised mark off 77 latest but he'll relish testing conditions if the rain comes and he's gone well here before.

7/1

5th

2

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner in May (good) and went in again at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) 12 days ago when merely pushed out for a 5l verdict; the 8lb rise asks a question but should give it his best shot.

5/1

Form: 72357/

Last run: 798 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions.
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4th

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Naas

Je Tai Porte

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring.

66/1

6th

11

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Je Tai Porte

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions.

16/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

17:38 Limerick

Je Tai Porte

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender.

9/4

10/1

Form: 903734

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seven wins during his career; on a losing run of 13 under both codes and this year's thirds at Galway and Listowel were at about 1m; handles testing ground but there are some stamina doubts (weakened in his three hurdle races).
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

5/1

Form: 236222 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but bang there in his last three handicaps from 1m2f to 1m4f and proved his ability to cope with soft ground last time; mark continues to rise but can go well.
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1st

7

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions over middle-distances during his winless 25-race career; blinkers tried (has worn cheekpieces) and hard to fancy given this drastic drop in trip.

25/1

6th

7

(14)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Gotta Catchem All

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions during his winless 24-race career; he might drop lucky one day but he's not the percentage call.

14/1

Form: 185970 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1m4f novice winner for Karl Burke; it's been a very underwhelming start for his current yard but should come good again sooner or later.
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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

25/1

Form: /46403 BF

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner for Joseph O'Brien; placed on the AW on final start for Charlie Fellowes and then sold on for 6,000gns; stamina to prove over this far and the ground won't help in that respect.
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No Results Found

Form: /4125/ D

Last run: 714 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Galway handicap in August 2023 off 5lb lower and nearly defied a penalty two days later on heavy ground; also added a maiden hurdle next time; has the form to feature off this mark but has been a long-while absent; market may guide.
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8th

6

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Granville Street

9st 6lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Hurdles winner is 1-11 on turf on the Flat; on long losing run but went close behind Kool One at Navan in April (1m5f, gd-yld); respectable efforts twice since but more needed to get head back in front; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

4th

12

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Granville Street

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Almost added to his sole Flat win at Navan when beaten a neck in a three-way photo (1m5f, good to yielding); favourite off this new mark at Ballinrobe but could only manage fifth (1m5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Granville Street

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Only Flat win came over this trip at Galway in 2023 but went close at Navan last month, every chance in a three-way photo when beaten a neck (1m5f, good-to-yielding); 3lb higher but has his chance again.

13/2

12th
6 (6)
Coul Dreamer

5/1

Form: 4438-2

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler who could pay his way on the Flat judged on his second in a 1m1f maiden at Clonmel (yielding to soft); RPR was encouraging with a view to this sort of mark; should stay.
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4th

1

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:40 Killarney

Coul Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W McCreery

Winning hurdler; 0-11 on the Flat, second in a Clonmel maiden last season; best of four runs this term when a staying-on third in a C&D maiden; down the field in a Leopardstown handicap; made a lot of the running before fading into fourth in a maiden over an extended 1m1f at Ballinrobe.

5/1

4th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Coul Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Winning hurdler; 0-10 on the Flat, placed in a Clonmel maiden last season; best of three runs this term when a staying-on third over 1m in a Killarney maiden last month; down the field in a Leopardstown handicap last time.

7/2

9th

9

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Coul Dreamer

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W McCreery

Winning hurdler but 0-9 on the Flat, placed in Clonmel maiden over today's trip last season and more recently staying on third over 1m in Killarney maiden last month; needs to improve on previous handicap efforts though.

12/1

Form: -02077

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler who is 1-16 on the Flat and went close over C&D in May when 5lb higher; hard to dismiss despite some leffer efforts since then; goes on all ground.
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13th

7

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Action Plan

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winning hurdler who is 1-16 on the Flat and went close over C&D in May when 5lb higher; hard to dismiss despite some leffer efforts since then; goes on all ground.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €229.60
Straight Forecast €202.48
Tricast €2381.12
Trifecta €1149.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Coul Dreamer

POSTDATA:

Duke Of Leggagh

SPOTLIGHT:

Ehteyat

TOPSPEED:

Coul Dreamer

The Irish Sun:

Coul Dreamer