August 31 / 19.55 Roscommon

19.55

Good

Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 4f 17y
  • 16 runners
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Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 08-852 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Flopped when 3-1 for seasonal/handicap debut at Sligo in May; possibly it was soft ground, rather than this trip, which proved his undoing; after being gelded and given a break, he showed improved form in two runs in quick succession during July; holds a definite chance
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8th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:50 Down Royal

Augusta Rock

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A bit to prove if the ground was soft; runner-up over 1m5f here and, although behind Flagstone Lady next time (when fifth of 16), he's better off at the weights with her; could go well.

4/1

5th

12

(18)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Augusta Rock

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flopped when 3-1 for seasonal/handicap debut at Sligo in May; possibly it was soft ground, rather than this trip, which proved his undoing; after being gelded and given a break, he showed improved form in two runs in quick succession during July; holds a definite chance

6/1

2nd

6

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Augusta Rock

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flopped when 3-1 for seasonal/handicap debut at Sligo in May; it was probably soft ground, rather than this trip, which proved his undoing because (having been gelded and given a break) he ran much better over 1m3f at Killarney on Monday; looked slow but kept plugging away, and gets another change of headgear now.

9/4

11/2

Form: 066251

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; has been handed a 10lb rise in the ratings for winning over 1m5f at Sligo; no stamina doubts now.
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1st

8

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Canon Law

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Brendan W Duke

Sligo winner over 1m5f in August (yielding) and better again when runner-up at Galway (1m4f, soft), finishing nearly 10l clear of the third horse; that's triggered this 8lb higher mark, which might be troublesome.

16/1

2nd

14

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Canon Law

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Brendan W Duke

Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; won well over 1m5f at Sligo and ran respectably off his new mark at Roscommon last week; capable of going well despite being 4lb out of the handicap.

9/1

6th

8

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Canon Law

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; has been handed a 10lb rise in the ratings for winning over 1m5f at Sligo; no stamina doubts now.

11/2

Form: 8-8482

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Good pedigree; showed first signs of winning potential when second at Tramore; leading contender now for Saturday's Irish Cambridgeshire-winning duo.
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7th

2

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Nathema

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Good pedigree; showed first signs of winning potential when second at Tramore; leading contender now for Saturday's Irish Cambridgeshire-winning duo.

4/1

2nd

10

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Nathema

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Well-bred filly (grand-daughter of Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Sariska) is sole 3yo in here; yet to be competitive, including when 20-1 for handicap debut at Cork, and slowly away last twice; headgear.

10/1

8th

1

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:18 Cork

Nathema

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

No impact in testing ground on first two starts but improved on yielding at Limerick (1m4f) 90 days ago when beaten 15l into fourth by Chablis Rock; ran in snatches in rear that day so needs to be sharper on handicap debut.

16/1

50/1

Form: 0-7000

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
100-1 when last of 16 at Gowran last month; no positives in his form at distances from 7f to 1m4f.
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8th

14

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

100-1 when last of 16 at Gowran last month; no positives in his form at distances from 7f to 1m4f.

50/1

16th

9

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 3lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Didn't improve for the switch to handicaps at Bellewstown (1m, good) when 19.5l behind the winner; dual headgear is reached for in the search for more.

33/1

12th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Out the back in three maidens over trips ranging from 7f-1m4f; handicaps have likely always been the plan so worth a market check for local trainer.

25/1

10th
16 (19)
Minella Buoy

7/2

Form: 696-6

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has left modest Flat form behind with runner-up finishes in three starts over hurdles; beaten only a neck at Killarney in July; the margin was over 5l at Ballinrobe, and he was trounced at Killarney 11 days ago; however, still has good prospects of exploiting his modest Flat mark.
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3rd

7

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:18 Listowel

Minella Buoy

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Has left modest Flat form behind with runner-up finishes in three starts over hurdles; beaten only a neck at Killarney in July; margin was over 5l at Ballinrobe; some concern now, since he was trounced at Killarney a month ago (owed his second to a faller at the last) and was disappointing back on the Flat at Roscommon.

7/4

10th

16

(19)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Minella Buoy

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: John J Nallen

Has left modest Flat form behind with runner-up finishes in three starts over hurdles; beaten only a neck at Killarney in July; the margin was over 5l at Ballinrobe, and he was trounced at Killarney 11 days ago; however, still has good prospects of exploiting his modest Flat mark.

7/2

2nd

8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:35 Killarney

Minella Buoy

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Has left moderate Flat form behind with runner-up finishes in two starts over hurdles; beaten a neck over C&D in July but needs to settle better on the basis of his 5.5l defeat at Ballinrobe last time; best hurdles form on offer here but vulnerable to one more talented coming off the Flat.

5/2

Form: 6-2319 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed on easy ground in first two handicaps and then handled good ground when winning well over 1m4f at Fairyhouse, with Sir Trancealot back in third; down the field off revised mark at Killarney.
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9th

11

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:18 Listowel

Wipeawayyourtears

10st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Michael Butler

Rated 57 on the Flat; placed on easy ground in first two handicaps and then handled good ground when winning well over 1m4f at Fairyhouse; down the field off revised mark at Killarney; in rear at Roscommon; hooded now for hurdles debut.

10/1

14th

4

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Wipeawayyourtears

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Michael Butler

Placed on easy ground in first two handicaps and then handled good ground when winning well over 1m4f at Fairyhouse, with Sir Trancealot back in third; down the field off revised mark at Killarney.

7/1

8/1

Form: 0-003

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners at up to 1m; never a factor in her maidens over 7f; appreciated a step up in trip at Sligo in her first handicap; open to further improvement
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9th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Ellens Bay

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ciaran Murphy

A marked rise in distance when a well-held third on handicap debut (1m5f; winner was thrown in) but then ended up tailed off at Roscommon (1m4f); if back to her Sligo form she'd have a chance.

8/1

16th

11

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:55 Roscommon

Ellens Bay

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ciaran Murphy

Half-sister to three winners at up to 1m; never a factor in her maidens over 7f; appreciated a step up in trip at Sligo in her first handicap; open to further improvement

8/1

3rd

8

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:00 Sligo

Ellens Bay

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ciaran Murphy

Half-sister to three winners at up to 1m; never a factor in her maidens over 7f; marked step up in trip for first handicap.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 070033

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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14/1

Form: 6070

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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Form: 077350

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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Form: 0048

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

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Form: 5068

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

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Form: 80608

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

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No Results Found

Form: 0870

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

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No Results Found

Form: 5007

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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No Results Found

Form: -00955

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 43

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Non-runners

Oh I Do Declare, Captain Con, Princess Rosie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.60
Straight Forecast €24.97
Tricast €446.99
Trifecta €688.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nathema

The Irish Sun:

Glen Echo

SPOTLIGHT:

Minella Buoy

POSTDATA:

Nathema