May 11 / 18.53 Roscommon

18.53

Good

Athlone Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 7f 111y
  • 13 runners
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Athlone Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 06-4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Similar level of form in trio of maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; related to winners and the type to improve on handicap debut for in form yard; market can reveal expectations.
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18th

17

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Substance

9st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

3yo who won for Joseph O'Brien at Roscommon (7.5f, good) in May and was runner-up to Rajapour at Redcar (1m, good) a fortnight ago on his second stable start; however, he needs to produce something new if he's to be a serious force in this more competitive race; unproven on slow ground.

16/1

2nd

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Substance

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won a handicap over a similar trip for Joseph O'Brien whom he left for 28,000gns; started slowly and never involved on last week's stable debut (7f, good; 33-1).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Substance

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Sole win in six races for Joseph O'Brien came in a Roscommon handicap over slightly further in May (good); final run for that yard wasn't too bad and was sold on for 28,000gns; could be the type who does well for Mark Walford.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 799-0

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in maidens at 6f-7f on good and yielding ground; cheekpieces (retained) and drop to 5f didn't spark improvement on handicap debut at Naas; still early days and steps up in trip now.
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10th

13

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Fortuity

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

1lb lower than for her Fairyhouse win in May (7f, good) but comfortably held since and unlikely that the recent rain has helped her cause.

10/1

6th

12

(13)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Fortuity

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

3yo shed the maiden tag at Fairyhouse (7f, good) in May off 3lb lower; struggled on soft at Leopardstown then didn't get home upped to 8.5f back at Fairyhouse on latest; drop back to 7f looks a big plus and preferred by Foley.

11/2

4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Fortuity

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improved for switch to handicaps and good ground when second at Roscommon (7.5f) and went one better over 7f here next time; claimer negated his rise for the win at Limerick last time, but soft ground a possible excuse for his poor showing; chance back at this track on this ground.

5/1

9/1

Form: 3949-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Solid placed efforts in maidens; first two runs in handicaps not great but should strip fitter for her comeback at Bellewstown (1m, soft) and better ground a plus here; hood discarded.
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13th

19

(14)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

First reserve; best effort this season when second in a C&D handicap in May; 2lb lower now.

11th

11

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Elly Bay

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; standout run this term when second in 7f Fairyhouse handicap (not clear run), possibly too keen in first-time cheekpieces at same venue last week and headgear now discarded and dropped in trip.

10/1

9th

15

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; C&D second in May her best handicap effort so far; first time with cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 90-5

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No show in two maidens for Sheila Lavery last year; improved effort in 6f Curragh maiden (sft-hvy) on debut for this yard in March; worth a market check on handicap debut.
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9th

9

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Espritroyale

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Looked mildly progressive when runner-up in 1m2f/1m6f handicaps before a nothing run last time out; has shown her best form with ease underfoot so that's also a worry.

8/1

9th

7

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Espritroyale

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Steadily improved for handicaps and appreciated ease in the ground last twice when runner-up at Down Royal (1m2f) and Galway (1m6f); well-held both times but was behind very well-handicapped winner at Galway and finished 2.75l ahead of Lady Pimsoll; considered but probably best on ground with a give.

5/1

2nd

18

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Espritroyale

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed for the first time at Down Royal last month but soundly beaten, needs to find extra; trainer also runs Blissful Bonita.

12/1

Form: 60-244

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door in three runs this year; runner up and fourth at Dundalk and then fourth in first time visor (retained) on return to turf at Naas (6f, good); stamina to prove upped in trip.
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7th

12

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

One Cool Bear

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; behind stablemate Coincidental Glory at Fairyhouse and Navan recently but gained a first career victory at Bellewstown (5f, soft to heavy) between those runs; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

Form: 5236-

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; tongue tie goes on for seasonal return and handicap debut; market can guide.
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5

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 50y

16:30 Killarney

Running Point

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Not beaten far by the classy Caught U Sleeping in a maiden last season, but very opposable on this summer's handicap form; goes up in trip.

25/1

16th

11

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Running Point

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; never a factor on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); headgear combination is now tried; market can guide.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Running Point

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; tongue tie goes on for seasonal return and handicap debut; market can guide.

12/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 864-5

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in maidens last year; beaten 9l on handicap debut and seasonal return at Cork (1m, sft-hvy) last month; sharper now and better ground here could suit.
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9th

14

(5)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Love Orchid

8st 10lb

J: Nina Doherty

T: Noel Meade

12-race maiden but runner-up for a second time in a 1m2f Naas handicap last week; Nina Doherty rides again but now claims her 10lb, instead of the 4lb eight days ago; in the mix.

8/1

6th

11

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Love Orchid

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel Meade

Ten-race maiden; second in a rated race before coming from well off the pace to be third at Navan (1m6f) despite reportedly slipping on the back straight; turn looks near.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

16:49 Navan

Love Orchid

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden produced her best run to date when staying on for a neck second in a 1m4f (gd-yld) rated race at Tramore and had a few of these behind; step up in trip here could suit now back in handicap company and Keane booked; not discounted.

9/1

Form: 989-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in maidens at 6f-7f last autumn on easy ground; dam won over 1m on good ground so these conditions might suit on handicap debut; market check advised.
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13th

13

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alandownunder

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kieran P Cotter

Did some decent late work in a 6f soft ground handicap at Cork last month; up in trip here with an inside draw and a potentially interesting runner.

16/1

7th

16

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Alandownunder

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Moderate form in seven starts but did go well for a long way until short of room and fading at Roscommon in first-time blinkers; last of 19 over C&D since and cheekpieces now replace blinkers.

16/1

19th

11

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Alandownunder

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Moderate form in six starts but did go well for a long way until short of room and fading at Roscommon 24 days ago in first-time blinkers; dropped 4lb and can play a part down in trip.

14/1

Form: 0324-8 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied on handicap debut at the Curragh last September (7f, yld-sft); again ran well when a 1l fourth at Dundalk in October; floundered on heavy ground on seasonal return at Cork; better expected now.
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5

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Sunrise Angel

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed the maiden tag in emphatic style on penultimate at Cork (1m, yld); hit with a 9lb hike and came up short in follow-up bid over 9.5f (yld-sft) at this venue; drop in trip a plus, but Cisterna probably in-form yard's main hope.

10/1

5th

10

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

17:02 Gowran Park

Sunrise Angel

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Second runner for yard; showed improved form to comfortably win a Cork handicap over 1m last time; got a 9lb hike for that and is up in trip but can go well if staying.

13/2

1st

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Sunrise Angel

9st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Threatened in nurseries last season but not so good this campaign, though hasn't been helped by wide draws the last twice; handicapper relenting so don't wholly rule out.

16/1

Form: 80-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; didn't cut much ice in maidens at 6f-1m; best watched unless the market speaks.
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12th

12

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Gimme Energy

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

Handicap debutante; didn't cut much ice in maidens at 6f-1m; best watched unless the market speaks.

25/1

13th

5

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Gimme Energy

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: John S O’Donoghue

Blue Point filly ran okay on Naas debut in September but took a backward step on Dundalk AW two months later; probably best watched on return.

100/1

8th

4

(11)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:07 Naas

Gimme Energy

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

E82,000 F (E78,000 vendor at Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up); sixth foal; half-sister to three winners; dam unraced sister to 5f 2yo winner Snow Angel; the stable had a juvenile winner at Cork last week.

14/1

Form: 6045-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not beaten that far on handicap debut when last seen at Dundalk (7f) in December; hood goes on for seasonal reappearance; could go well upped in trip; market check advised.
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6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Lumiere Des Etoile

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Saddle slipped on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon in May, having shown a little promise at two; mark seems on the high side though.

14/1

13th

6

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Lumiere Des Etoile

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Not beaten that far on handicap debut when last seen at Dundalk (7f) in December; hood goes on for seasonal reappearance; could go well upped in trip; market check advised.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lumiere Des Etoile

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Not disgraced on debut at Naas (6f, yld-sft) but didn't build on that at the Curragh when beating just one rival home; should qualify for handicaps after this run.

33/1

Form: 7071

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

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Form: 008076

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

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Payout
Exacta €51.10
Straight Forecast €44.28
Tricast €211.26
Trifecta €699.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

One Cool Bear

TOPSPEED:

Elly Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunrise Angel

The Irish Sun:

Substance