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17:15 Roscommon

Soft To Heavy

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  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 0m 7f 94y
  • 12 runners
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Roscommon

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1-1280 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Dual Curragh winner over 6f and 7f on heavy ground; placed off 72 at Leopardstown in April then 6l behind Mercurial at the Curragh; back with Joanna Morgan for last run, a below par effort on good over 5f; this trip and ground will suit better and could go well.

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1st

12

(12)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Merisi Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

soon prominent, challenging when ridden under 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, reduced lead inside final 110yds, kept on well

10/1

12th

4

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Mark went through the roof for winning so well over 6f on heavy here in March but still finished second next time at Leopardstown (7f); wasn't at his best back here on final appearance in April and could be vulnerable back from a break, especially as he loves the mud.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 262-91

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Emphatic winner off 69 at the Curragh when last seen in April (6f, heavy); up 5lb for that; should get his optimum ground conditions again today but has never won over this far; off for 135 days and has needed the run on his last two starts after breaks; cheekpieces worn for Curragh win are removed.

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2nd

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

midfield, nudged along before halfway, headway when ridden under 2f out, switched left when went second from 1f out, kept on and pressed winner inside final 110yds, just held

11/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: /68153 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

First of three runners for yard; 4-24 on the Flat; good effort over this C&D last time for Colin Keane when third on heavy ground behind Sea Eagle, denied a clear run; also ran well here on previous start; last won off 76 at the Curragh (7f, soft) in May; handles testing ground and looks capable of running a big race with Keane up again.

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3rd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Orandi

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs C O’Leary

First of three runners for yard; 4-24 on the Flat; good effort over this C&D last time for Colin Keane when third on heavy ground behind Sea Eagle, denied a clear run; also ran well here on previous start; last won off 76 at the Curragh (7f, soft) in May; handles testing ground and looks capable of running a big race with Keane up again.

9/2

3rd

2

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

19:20 Roscommon

Orandi

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Fve-time winner in France got off the mark in this country when winning over 7f at the Curragh on soft; not the clearest run at Roscommon last time here in May; ground in his favour and the champion jockey booked.

6/1

Form: 60-603

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Is 2-10, the last win coming off 82 at the Curragh in May last year (1m, good); back to form on latest run, beaten 0.5L at Gowran off 81 (7f, good to firm) and she's 2lb lower now; has won on yielding to soft but the vast majority of her best form is on good ground so testing conditions would be a concern.

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4th

8

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Bellaphina

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Is 2-10, the last win coming off 82 at the Curragh in May last year (1m, good); back to form on latest run, beaten 0.5L at Gowran off 81 (7f, good to firm) and she's 2lb lower now; has won on yielding to soft but the vast majority of her best form is on good ground so testing conditions would be a concern.

13/2

3rd

7

(1)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Gowran Park

Bellaphina

8st 11lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Out of depth at Listed level recently (inadequate trip) but dual winner back at more realistic level here over suitable trip.

12/1

12th

2

(6)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Bellaphina

9st 7lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

raced far side

50/1

Form: 1340-0

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Won a couple of races in France for former yard and was placed in a Listed heat at San Siro; low key start for Joseph O'Brien in first time tongue tie (retained) at the Curragh in June when last of 16; down 4lb for that but hard to fancy for now after that effort.

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5th

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Vasda

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a couple of races in France for former yard and was placed in a Listed heat at San Siro; low key start for Joseph O'Brien in first time tongue tie (retained) at the Curragh in June when last of 16; down 4lb for that but hard to fancy for now after that effort.

20/1

16th

3

(6)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Vasda

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

160,000euros buy from J Reynier's yard, having won twice in France and finished third in Listed contest in Italy last year; ground to suit and tongue tie fitted for yard debut and just may need this.

20/1

Form: -90000

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Is 2-22 on the Flat; both those wins were in 2022 on the AW when trained by James Tate; failed to fire in five starts for current yard; last of 13, beaten 14l last time at Navan four days ago (6f, good); tumbling down the weights but is hard to fancy.

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6th

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

New Definition

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Is 2-22 on the Flat; both those wins were in 2022 on the AW when trained by James Tate; failed to fire in five starts for current yard; last of 13, beaten 14l last time at Navan four days ago (6f, good); tumbling down the weights but is hard to fancy.

40/1

13th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

New Definition

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Lost his way towards the end of his time for James Tate; has struggled in four Irish starts; best form on AW, 0-11 on turf.

20/1

20/1

Form: /023-0

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Third runner for yard; dual-purpose sort is 1-9 on the Flat, that win coming for former yard in France on good ground; went close here in May 2023 over 10.5f on good to yielding, beaten a neck off 80; would probably prefer better ground than he is likely to encounter here on return from 135 days off.

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7th

10

(11)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Pralognan

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Third runner for yard; dual-purpose sort is 1-9 on the Flat, that win coming for former yard in France on good ground; went close here in May 2023 over 10.5f on good to yielding, beaten a neck off 80; would probably prefer better ground than he is likely to encounter here on return from 135 days off.

20/1

10

(18)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Pralognan

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Won over this trip in France as a juvenile; best form in Ireland has been over further; got outpaced when trying this distance again at the Curragh on seasonal debut.

20/1

12th

15

(15)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Pralognan

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Juvenile winner in France with placed form at up to 1m4f; faller on last month's hurdles return and this trip looks on the short side.

25/1

Form: /3-380

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Is 4-24 but without a win since scoring at Fairyhouse in July 2022; all of his wins have come on good or quicker; well-beaten last two runs on soft ground and difficult to fancy unless the track dries out; cheekpieces added to tongue tie.

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8th

9

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Lexington Dash

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

Is 4-24 but without a win since scoring at Fairyhouse in July 2022; all of his wins have come on good or quicker; well-beaten last two runs on soft ground and difficult to fancy unless the track dries out; cheekpieces added to tongue tie.

14/1

16th

20

(7)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

15:20 Galway

Lexington Dash

9st 8lb

T: John C McConnell

Second reserve; four wins all over shorter trips; two Fairyhouse runs this term not without credit but could struggle to get home here in a likely strongly-run race.

100/30

Form: 000231

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Grand old servant has won seven races, latest coming at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time out off 84 in June; only 1lb higher now but while he handles testing ground, he is probably more effective on a sounder surface these days; ran well on only previous visit to Roscommon (7.5f, good) and a good run wouldn't be the biggest surprise.

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9th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Grand old servant has won seven races, latest coming at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time out off 84 in June; only 1lb higher now but while he handles testing ground, he is probably more effective on a sounder surface these days; ran well on only previous visit to Roscommon (7.5f, good) and a good run wouldn't be the biggest surprise.

100/30

1st

6

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Fairyhouse

Verhoyen

9st 4lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

made all, faced challenge when ridden under 2f out, kept on well inside final 110yds, gamely

11/2

3rd

10

(2)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Verhoyen

8st 10lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

led at fast pace, soon clear with one other, headed and weakened inside final furlong

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 1449

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Won a Gowran maiden on debut back in April (7f, soft); better form in a conditions race at the same track in June (1m1f, good) when running to an RPR of 97; poor the last twice, beaten 17l at Killarney then 29l on handicap debut at Galway (8.5f, yielding); down 4lb but hard to predict.

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10th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Buttermere Ridge

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won a Gowran maiden on debut back in April (7f, soft); better form in a conditions race at the same track in June (1m1f, good) when running to an RPR of 97; poor the last twice, beaten 17l at Killarney then 29l on handicap debut at Galway (8.5f, yielding); down 4lb but hard to predict.

12/1

9th

1

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 123y

19:45 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Stayed on nicely to land an early season Gowran maiden in April and wasn't disgraced back at that venue in June; trailed home last at Killarney since but may resume progress now handicapping.

7/1

4th

2

(1)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:50 Killarney

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

raced in third, outpaced under 2f out, no extra when lost third towards finish

4/1

33/1

Form: 1368-9

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Second runner for yard; maiden winner on debut on heavy for Andre Fabre; tongue tied for Irish debut at Galway (80-1) and was never better than midfield; return to testing ground should suit and he is worth a market check.

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11th

6

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Munroh

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Second runner for yard; maiden winner on debut on heavy for Andre Fabre; tongue tied for Irish debut at Galway (80-1) and was never better than midfield; return to testing ground should suit and he is worth a market check.

33/1

1

(11)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Munroh

10st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

French import; won on debut for Andre Fabre in Saint-Cloud newcomers' event last year and placed once from three subsequent starts; bought for 20,000euros at Arqana in November; can build on Galway run but has plenty to find with Shigar.

14/1

20/1

Form: 0-1260

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Won off 76 in April at Leopardstown (7f, heavy); good second off revised mark of 83 at Naas subsequently but disappointing the last twice, including over this C&D on testing ground; hard to fancy on the back of that run but can't be fully discounted in first time tongue tie and cheekpieces combination.

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11th

12

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:20 Galway

Desert Haven

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Two 7f wins from seventeen starts on the Flat (best RPR 91); poor efforts in that sphere the last twice; cheekpieces worn last time are discarded; has ability but has to be question marks regarding his stamina for this sort of trip.

12/1

12th

7

(10)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Desert Haven

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Won off 76 in April at Leopardstown (7f, heavy); good second off revised mark of 83 at Naas subsequently but disappointing the last twice, including over this C&D on testing ground; hard to fancy on the back of that run but can't be fully discounted in first time tongue tie and cheekpieces combination.

20/1

11th

3

(15)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

19:20 Roscommon

Desert Haven

10st 1lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Was gaining second career win when returning better than ever to win off 76 at Leopardstown in April before good second at Naas (1m); latest Fairyhouse run disappointing but don't rule out him bouncing back even from a bad draw; handles any ground

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €371.00
Straight Forecast €447.90
Tricast €1279.80
Trifecta €812.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Verhoyen

The Irish Sun:

Merisi Diamond

SPOTLIGHT:

Orandi

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Dash

POSTDATA:

Verhoyen