Roscommon Race 5 - Athlone Handicap (Div 2)
ONE COOL BEAR (9) raced from the front wearing a visor for the first time finishing 2.25L fourth over 1207m at Naas. Taken to break through for his first victory. SUBSTANCE (5) suffered a 7.75L defeat recording a fourth place finish contesting a 1307m maiden at Sligo. Leading contender making his handicap debut. RUNNING POINT (1) concluded last year managing a 5.25L sixth over 1408m at Dundalk end of October. Bold show expected with a tongue tie applied for the first time making handicap debut. LUMIERE DES ETOILE (6) came home 3.75L fifth attempting 1408m at Dundalk delivering initial handicap outing in December. One to note with cheekpieces applied.

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather October 29 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Anushka with 58kg at $11. On debut fifth of 14 at Leopardstown July 17 over 1307m, 3 len behind Fairy Oak with 52kg at $201. Shows promise and is worth including.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 29/10/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $28,780.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 1:28.22 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2025 | 36 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 1:29.56 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/15 | 24/08/2025 | 38 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Leigh Roche | 55kg | 1:28.78 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | N Bennett | 52kg | 1:23.08 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Curragh on March 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Opalite with 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Gowran Park on July 26 over 1408m, 14 len behind Alibah with 59kg at $67. Worth following up.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/03/2026 | 245 | MDN F 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | 1:19.96 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/16 | 26/07/2025 | 37 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 59kg | 1:28.43 | - | 13 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59kg | 1:30.59 | - | 3 |
| 17.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 9 at Cork on April 4 over 1609m, 9 len behind Empty Wallet with 58.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Gowran Park on July 26 over 1408m, 8 len behind Alibah with 57kg at $9. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 232 | HCP 3 | $26,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | SH | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 1:49.35 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2025 | 20 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:12.08 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/16 | 26/07/2025 | 36 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 1:28.43 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/14 | 20/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Jamie Powell | 57kg | 1:28.29 | - | 11 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Gowran Park April 8 over 1609m on a soft track defeating Coincidental Glory carrying 60.5kg at $7. Before that 7th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 20 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Glitter And Glory with 61kg at $51. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:46.22 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:27.57 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 16/23 | 15/03/2026 | 65 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 14 |
| 30.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | C Geerdharry | 57.5kg | 1:39.61 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at Sligo on May 3 over 1307m, 7 len behind County Carlow with 61kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Listowel on September 22 over 1609m, in the wet; 11 len behind Cherry Hill Girl carrying 60kg at $8. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/05/2026 | 223 | SELL MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1307m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:20.87 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 1:46.86 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 10/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | 1:12.71 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Dundalk All Weather December 17 over 1408m, 4 len behind Coincidental Glory carrying 61.5kg at $17. On debut sixth of 16 at Naas September 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Luna Mia carrying 58kg at $23. Expect she will go well.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 17/12/2025 | 47 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 61.5kg | 1:27.34 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $34,530.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 58kg | 0:59.41 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:15.95 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | YS | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:17.65 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Rory Mulligan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Bellewstown on April 11 over 1609m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dream Legend with 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 1609m, 5 len behind Red Autumn with 56kg at $1.80. Among the chances.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 11/04/2026 | 150 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Soft | Patrick Mcgettigan | 59.5kg | 1:49.63 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/14 | 12/11/2025 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 62.5kg | 1:14.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 08/10/2025 | 10 | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Jamie Powell | 55kg | 1:14.37 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:31.73 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 24/08/2025 | 52 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Jamie Powell | 53.5kg | 1:28.78 | - | 17 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $49,160.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 56kg | 1:43.67 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.83 |
| 3/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $49,270.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 54.5kg | 1:36.32 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Cork on April 4 over 1609m, 22 len behind Empty Wallet carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Tipperary on August 31 over 1810m, 14 len behind Endorsement carrying 60.5kg at $201. Hard to get excited about his chances.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 169 | HCP 3 | $26,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | SH | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:49.35 | - | 5 |
| 22.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $24,940.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 56.5kg | 1:25.26 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/09/2025 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Andrew Slattery | 55kg | 1:31.73 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Cork | 1207m | YS | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:31.66 | - | 2 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Naas on April 27 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Amiata with 56kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on April 1 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Stone Bear carrying 62.5kg at $4.30. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 56kg | 1:10.13 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/13 | 01/04/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 62.5kg | 1:14.88 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 27/02/2026 | 107 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:27.19 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | 1:14.90 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/11/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:27.29 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/10/2025 | 39 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 05/09/2025 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | 1:28.97 | - | 11 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | 41 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,550.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:11.13 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/07/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 3 |
| 25.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 1:15.33 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 12/14 | 20/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | 1:28.29 | - | 2 |
| 21.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Curragh October 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind Silk Braid carrying 56.5kg at $51. On debut ran last of 9 at Cork September 10 over 1408m, soft track; 21 len behind Black Caviar Gold carrying 58kg at $51. Might need a run or two.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/10/2025 | 19 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 56.5kg | 1:15.95 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 1:15.88 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $401.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Cork | 1408m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:26.26 | - | 9 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after six months 10th of 15 at Naas on March 22 over 1005m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Oh Cecelia carrying 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Naas on August 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fresh Fade with 58kg at $23. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 22/03/2026 | 174 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:04.44 | - | 14 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/09/2025 | 36 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:29.56 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 24/08/2025 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:13.53 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | Shane Foley | 59kg | 1:18.69 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 13th of 15 at Leopardstown on April 12 over 1609m, 12 len behind Skydance carrying 58.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on November 7 over 1408m, 16 len behind Prevalence carrying 58kg at $17. Expect she'll find this too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 12/04/2026 | 156 | MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 1:45.66 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/11/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 58kg | 1:26.25 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | YS | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:17.65 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 14 at Gowran Park on May 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Aurora Mist carrying 53.5kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 18 at Cork on April 24 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Bucaneer's Spirit carrying 54kg at $34. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 05/05/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | Jimmy Dalton | 53.5kg | 1:42.87 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/18 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1609m | GY | Jamie Powell | 54kg | 1:42.04 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 13/15 | 22/03/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | Jimmy Dalton | 52kg | 1:04.44 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | MDN F 3 | $22,070.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/14 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:41.16 | - | 9 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Browne-Souza | 55.5kg | 1:40.74 | - | 2 |
| 25.3L | $126.00 |