Roscommon 17 October 2016

Going: Heavy
 
 
Moderate showers

Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 6.9° - 13.2°
Rainfall: 2.46mm
Wind: 15.7 mph SW

All Racecards within one PDF

Instructions

1

14:05 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO plus)

Knockcroghery Mares Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner €6,150 - 11 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

This could well be dominated by the penalised runners at the top of the card and in particular THEATRE WINE. The five-year-old clearly improved for her racecourse debut when a winner of a bumper at Wexford on her second start and she has since joined the Gordon Elliott yard for 58,000 pounds. Rosshaven Lady rarely runs a bad race and she looks sure to be thereabouts once again, while Golden Flowerpower should find this easier than the Listed bumper she contested last month.

2

14:35 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO plus)

Roscommon Maiden Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner €6,150 - 18 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

DEATH DUTY looked to have a bright future ahead of him in bumpers last season and he only found the subsequent Grade 1 winner Blow By Blow too good on his most recent start. The son of Shantou can take this contest on his way to bigger objectives. Coeur Joyeux was very disappointing last time out but he may be better judged on his second to Vigil at Naas the time before that, while Aint Dunne Yet could go well having shown some promise on his debut.

3

15:05 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO plus)

Larry O'farrelly Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

2m 4f

Winner €5,843 - 13 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

In a very moderate contest the marginal preference is for MIC MILANO, who returns to hurdles following three runs over fences. His last two starts in this sphere produced back-to-back second-place finishes and he appears to be the most likely to run his race. Bawnmore Lass would have a chance based upon her second at Ballinrobe last month, but her runs either side of that were nowhere near as good as that performance. Others to note are Camillas Wish and Concience.

4

15:35 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO plus)

Ocr Waste Management Handicap Hurdle

3m 86y

Winner €7,995 - 8 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

JP McManus has three entries and IRISH BULLETIN looks to be the pick after his impressive Limerick victory eight days ago. The six-year-old had lost his way for the last 12 months before that victory but he looked like a reformed character there and should go well once more on ground that will suit. Dreambaby remains open to further improvement but this increase in trip rates as a surprise move by connections after she seemingly failed to stay 2m7f at Downpatrick last month, while Willow Grange could prove best of the remainder off a low weight.

5

16:05 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO only)

Thanks For Supporting Roscommon Racecourse Flat Race

2m

Winner €5,535 - 8 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MONBEG WORLDWIDE is another Gigginstown bumper prospect to hit the track for Gordon Elliott this season and the fact he was withdrawn from the Tattersalls Sale at the Cheltenham Festival suggests he went for a fair amount after winning his point-to-point the week before at Lismore. Classic Theatre comes from a lovely family of staying chasers which includes Joncol and Fine Article and should give a decent account on debut, while Mr Showtime comes from the family of Denman and Silverburn and has to be respected for his powerful connections.

6

16:35 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO plus)

Roscommon On Course Vets Beginners Chase

2m 94y

Winner €7,072 - 11 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

THECRAICISNINETY was very impressive when he won his point-to-point at Dromahane by a distance and the son of Presenting can get his career under Rules off to a good start. The first-time hood may imply that he is a bit of a tearaway but he should prove too strong for the opposition here. Space Cadet reached a reasonable level over hurdles and is entitled to show improvement now making his chasing debut, while Call It Magic was consistent in maiden hurdles and has the assistance of Ruby Walsh in the saddle.

7

17:05 Roscommon (IRE) (4YO plus)

Follow Roscommon On Facebook Handicap Chase

3m 1f 76y

Winner €9,840 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

GEORGES CONN was disappointing when last seen at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day behind Sambremont but should be freshened up after a 10 month absence and can record his first win over the larger obstacles. Bearly Legal ran well in the Irish National when fifth behind Rogue Angel and has claims dropped down in distance, while He Rock's won well on his most recent outing at Galway having improved for softer ground and is a player off a 9lb higher mark.

Existing User?

Forgot your password?

New User?

Sign up using our simple one-page form and you'll be able to access free video form, tips and exclusive content straight away.