Roscommon Race 5 - Www.roscommonracecourse.ie Beginners Chase
LUCKINTHECITY (4) provided strong hurdle form with two wins in four starts. Pulled-up on reappearance in a G1 at Punchestown. Fancied to launch a bold bid second-up making chase debut. UNCLE PAT (6) returns from a nine-month hiatus having comfortably landed a Listowel maiden hurdle when last in action. One to closely watch in the market delivering first chase outing. HEROES RISE (3) rallied for second on his initial attempt with fences at Downpatrick during March. Interesting up in trip. HARSH (2) is a stable mate of the just mentioned. Respect. Something for the Multiples: AMYR (7) BRAVE FORTUNE (1)

Jockey: J J Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run finished third of 15 starters at Tipperary on May 8 over 4727m, 12 len behind Western Fold with 75.5kg at $15. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Naas in the G3 on February 23 over 4023m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Jacob's Ladder with 71kg at $6.50. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 08/05/2025 | 74 | CHSE 5U | $22,570.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | Jack Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
5/5 | 23/02/2025 | 64 | G3 OPEN 5U | $51,480.00 | Naas | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Doyle | 71kg | 5:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 4626m | Good | Jack Doyle | 72kg | 5:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
3/12 | 30/11/2024 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jack Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 07/11/2024 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | GY | Jack Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
3/11 | 25/09/2024 | 131 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | Jack Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:12.09 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |
6/11 | 17/05/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 45 | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Jack Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $1.80 |
2/19 | 23/04/2024 | 49 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | Y | Jack Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
3/16 | 05/03/2024 | 121 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
5/7 | 05/11/2023 | 35 | LR NHDLE 4U | $47,690.00 | Cork | 4828m | Soft | Jack Doyle | 69kg | 6:21.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
1/12 | 01/10/2023 | 159 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: K Callaghan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up after five months didn't finish the race at Punchestown in the G1 on April 30 over 4828m. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len Kilbeggan on August 23 over 3218m defeating Garnacho carrying 75.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Forgive first-up failure. Recent run worth forgiving.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/8 | 30/04/2025 | 143 | G1 OPEN 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 74.5kg | 6:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
99/6 | 08/12/2024 | 56 | G3 OPEN 4U | $52,030.00 | Cork | 4928m | Soft | P Townend | 71kg | 6:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 13/10/2024 | 51 | NHDLE 4U | $26,600.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 6:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
1/14 | 23/08/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 3:50.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
3/8 | 04/08/2024 | 219 | FLAT 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 29/12/2023 | 102 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | C Mullins | 73kg | 4:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 18/09/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: K E Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished 20th of 25 starters at Punchestown on April 30 over 3922m, 78 len behind Thanksforthehelp with 75kg at $51. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Limerick on May 22 over 4526m. Has been racing well. Nicely-placed to make amends.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/6 | 22/05/2025 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $20,990.00 | Limerick | 4526m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 5:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
20/25 | 30/04/2025 | 169 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Cian Quirke | 75kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 78.5L | $51.00 |
4/7 | 12/11/2024 | 7 | CHSE HUNT 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Good | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 4:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 05/11/2024 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $25,180.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Good | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 6:26.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
12/16 | 15/10/2024 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Good | Cian Quirke | 73kg | 5:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $6.50 |
3/15 | 28/08/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | S Fitzgerald | 69.5kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
99/20 | 31/07/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | S Fitzgerald | 72.5kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
2/13 | 06/07/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Bellewstown | 4928m | Good | S Fitzgerald | 71.5kg | 5:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
6/13 | 09/06/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 72kg | 5:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $6.00 |
9/23 | 01/05/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | GY | P T Smithers | 72kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
13/20 | 21/03/2024 | 183 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | T P Harney | 74kg | 5:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.25 len Listowel September 22 over 4425m defeating Ballysax Hank carrying 75.5kg at $2.80. First up last campaign 4 of 14 starters at Punchestown June 9 over 4727m, 2 len behind Topgun Simmy carrying 73kg at $1.90. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/18 | 22/09/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 5U | $24,550.00 | Listowel | 4425m | Good | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:37.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
3/15 | 23/08/2024 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
5/18 | 31/07/2024 | 52 | MHDLE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4224m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
4/14 | 09/06/2024 | 301 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Good | Kieran Callaghan | 73kg | 6:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |
1/8 | 13/08/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |

Jockey: B P Kennedy
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign finished second in a small field at Stradbally P2p on May 19 2024 over 4828m, 6 len behind Our Shane carrying 57.5kg. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 8 starters at Ballyknock P2p on April 5 2023 over 4828m, on a wet track; 30 len behind Loughaneala Og with 60kg. This looks tough and others preferred.
Last Starts 398 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 19/05/2024 | 126 | W2 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | T Quail | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 14/01/2024 | 56 | W1 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Y | A P Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
1/6 | 19/11/2023 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
2/5 | 05/11/2023 | 21 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
99/13 | 15/10/2023 | 51 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
6/6 | 25/08/2023 | 5 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 4626m | Soft | J J Slevin | 72kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 66.3L | $81.00 |
99/9 | 20/08/2023 | 30 | BCHSE M 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Y | Cian Quirke | 71kg | 5:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
13/15 | 21/07/2023 | 41 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 4626m | GY | A McCurtin | 69.5kg | 5:33.80 | - | 0 |
| 98.8L | $201.00 |
14/18 | 10/06/2023 | 27 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4425m | GY | A McCurtin | 75.5kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 119.3L | $126.00 |
5/12 | 14/05/2023 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
3/14 | 30/04/2023 | 25 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B W Harvey
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Downpatrick March 30 over 4727m. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Clonmel January 15 over 4023m. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/8 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | E Finegan | 70kg | 6:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $151.00 |
99/7 | 22/02/2025 | 38 | W1 M | $0.00 | Knockanard P2p | 4828m | Heavy | C J Costello | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/14 | 15/01/2025 | 257 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | YS | C J Costello | 70kg | 5:37.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
1/7 | 03/05/2024 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'Neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
4/8 | 20/04/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | A Harvey | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $1.00 |
4/5 | 23/03/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $1.00 |
6/10 | 17/02/2024 | 111 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 29/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |