Roscommon Race 1 - Athleague Mdn Hurdle
TELEGRAM SAM (7) shaped nicely when 8L third at Kilbeggan. May benefit for that outing and find further improvement. Leading contender. DIRECT APPROACH (2) now goes back over hurdles following a highly creditable 5L third at Dundalk on the flat. Top jockey booked and is easy to fancy. SONAS (15) managed to take a big step forward from debut when a 18L second at Wexford. Encountered a smart performer that day and should have more to come yet. Keep safe. GOD THE HIGHNESS (3) is very much of interest judging on fifth at Limerick when last seen in this sphere. Not at best on flat recently but this test might prove far more suitable. Each way player.

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished seventh of 8 runners at Ffos Las on June 23 over 2011m, 11 len behind Solanna carrying 61kg at $26 and before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Bath on June 5 over 2816m, 15 len behind Curran with 61kg at $5. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Good | William Carver | 61kg | 2:07.47 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 2 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good | William Carver | 61kg | 3:02.08 | 2-4-8 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2026 | 111 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 2:09.50 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 102 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 2:18.68 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 2:03.14 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 2:37.99 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $89,980.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | SH | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:09.13 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 42.6L | $11.00 |
| 12/17 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58kg | 2:37.10 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $60.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 3 | $123,239.00 | Koln | 2200m | Soft | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58kg | 2:17.28 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $20.20 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3 | $97,691.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good Soft | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58kg | 2:06.42 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished third of 10 starters at Dundalk All Weather on September 18 over 2414m, 5 len behind Kilcrea Rock carrying 55.5kg at $34. The start before that; finished ninth of 15 runners at Bellewstown on August 26 over 3419m, 25 len behind Crypto Crash carrying 75kg at $13. Prospects look very bright.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Conor Cusack | 55.5kg | 2:33.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | 3:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Paddy Cleary | 66kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | 195 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/13 | 31/12/2025 | 102 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 4:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/16 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Heavy | P A Harnett | 58.5kg | 2:08.93 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/18 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:07.45 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | P A Harnett | 58.5kg | 2:11.33 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last run ran last at Sligo on August 5 over 2715m, 38 len behind Anightaway with 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that; finished ninth of 16 starters at Navan on June 7 over 2615m, 7 len behind Deluca Chop carrying 63.5kg at $10. Top chance back to this discipline.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 05/08/2026 | 59 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | Y | Darragh O'sullivan | 60.5kg | 3:06.06 | - | 4 |
| 38.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/16 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 2:53.08 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 28/05/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |
| 17/20 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2615m | GY | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:52.28 | - | 14 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 11/25 | 05/04/2026 | 160 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 62.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/18 | 27/10/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 2:52.57 | - | 20 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/23 | 22/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Soft | Scott Mccullagh | 61.5kg | 3:17.54 | - | 25 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Soft | Keithen Kennedy | 59.5kg | 2:38.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 22/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $24,280.00 | Listowel | 2212m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:39.87 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 3:09.68 | - | 5 |
| 38.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2025 | 54 | HCP 3 | $19,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | GY | Shane Foley | 64.5kg | 3:08.28 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding (Sumbal - Kenzie) making his debut. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start finished 11th of 14 runners at Kilbeggan on September 3 over 3218m, 35 len behind Combs with 71kg at $34. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Killarney on May 9 over 3419m. Prefer to see some form before recommending.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 03/09/2026 | 117 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 71kg | 3:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/13 | 09/05/2026 | 68 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | A P Ryan | 69kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished tenth of 21 starters at Navan on September 5 over 2011m, 8 len behind African Affair with 64.5kg at $12. Race before raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 13 starters at Curragh on August 16 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Comfort Line with 60kg at $19. Can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Jamie Powell | 64.5kg | 2:06.40 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $32,210.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60kg | 1:39.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 20/22 | 06/08/2026 | 116 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 1:53.02 | - | 21 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/17 | 12/04/2026 | 190 | HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Jamie Powell | 57kg | 1:44.73 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 12/18 | 04/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $34,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | Chris Hayes | 61.5kg | 1:44.37 | - | 5 |
| 21.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/15 | 10/09/2025 | 38 | APP HCP 3U | $22,340.00 | Cork | 1609m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 60kg | 1:45.00 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 03/08/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 1:49.80 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/20 | 27/06/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $41,380.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 53kg | 1:37.91 | - | 18 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 29/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Y | W J Lee | 59kg | 2:09.51 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | 3 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 2:12.92 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2025 | 184 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 2:46.52 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start finished third of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on September 3 over 3218m, 8 len behind Combs with 71kg at $5. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 11 runners at Ballinrobe on May 25 over 3319m, 13 len behind A Stoirin with 71kg at $23. Fitter and sure to go well again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 03/09/2026 | 101 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 3:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2026 | 85 | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | J P O'rourke | 71kg | 4:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J P O'rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 7 of 8 starters at Wexford May 7 over 3419m, 42 len behind Fortysixnchange carrying 72.5kg at $2.30. First ever start ran 3 of 8 starters at Dromahane P2p April 12 over 4828m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Chanson Du Jury with 60kg. Hard to rule out.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 25 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | Brian Lawless | 72.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.7L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished eighth of 16 runners at Bellewstown on July 4 over 3419m, 22 len behind Hopeful Hero carrying 70kg at $67. Second run from a spell finished 13th of 19 runners at Galway on August 1 over 3419m, 37 len behind Columbus with 74kg at $151. No.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/19 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 3419m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 74kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/16 | 04/07/2026 | 77 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 70kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,940.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | Finian Maguire | 72.5kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly by Maxios out of Be That As It May has taken a long time to make it to the track. Market watch advised.

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10 of 15 runners at Ballinrobe July 21 over 3520m, 36 len behind Bells Grove with 66.5kg at $201. At debut 10 of 11 runners at Sligo July 12 over 3520m, 30 len behind Manoir De Mirande with 66kg at $41. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
Last Starts 68 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 | 21/07/2026 | 9 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Philip Enright | 66.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Philip Enright | 66kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly by Free Eagle out of Jennies Jewel has taken a long time to make it to the track. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 7 of 11 starters at Wexford July 23 over 4023m, 21 len behind Are You Around carrying 67kg at $126. First ever race start 12 of 16 runners at this track July 6 over 3218m, 31 len behind Goodgollymissholly with 70kg at $21. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/07/2026 | 17 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/16 | 06/07/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Hannah Smullen | 70kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Rian Lane
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last outing finished eighth of 18 starters at Cork on August 3 over 3419m, 51 len behind Easter Bonnet with 68.5kg at $251. Race before finished 12th of 15 runners at Ballinrobe on July 21 over 3520m, 45 len behind Bells Grove carrying 63.5kg at $126. Not doing enough to be considered.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 03/08/2026 | 13 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Rian Lane | 68.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $251.00 |
| 12/15 | 21/07/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Rian Lane | 63.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/14 | 06/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Rian Lane | 63.5kg | 3:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, finished eighth of 11 starters at Wexford on August 8 over 3419m, 51 len behind Kingside Lady carrying 64kg at $13. Second-up finished second of 12 starters at Wexford on August 28 over 3419m, 18 len behind Game Point with 64.5kg at $29. A big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/08/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $24,990.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Dylan Whelan | 64.5kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | MHDLE F 4 | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Dylan Whelan | 64kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $13.00 |