Roscommon Race 6 - Roscommon Rated Race
MINELLA ROCKETT (2) has been thriving of late. Neck second at Punchestown denied him a third consecutive flat victory and a fourth in all codes having also scored hurdling recently. Gains handy apprentice weight allowance and is hard to oppose confidently against this field. NEO SMART (5) looks overdue a victory having finished second past two starts. Beaten just 0.5L at Punchestown last time and looks set to go close once more. RYEFIELD DASHER (7) showed a great attitude when a head winner at Gowran Park. Big chance of going back to back. BACK STRAIGHT (1) found listed company too strong last time but looks a threat to all among easier company again now.

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.75 len at Punchestown on September 15 over 1810m defeating Saliba with 61kg at $1.30. Last start ran second last of 8 in the LR NAVIGATION STAKES at Killarney on October 5 over 2212m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shaihaan with 59.5kg at $15. Expected to do much better.
Last Starts 6 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 | 05/10/2026 | 20 | LR 3 | $88,950.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 2:34.51 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/14 | 15/09/2026 | 364 | SELL MDN 3U | $27,570.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:58.96 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $29,130.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | GY | Jamie Powell | 59kg | 1:46.36 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Punchestown on September 15 over 1810m, neck behind Golden Splendour carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; won by a neck at Naas on August 23 over 2112m defeating Port Of Spain with 51.5kg at $4.50. Sure to measure up here.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | 23 | 3U | $31,020.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:58.18 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $44,730.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Reese Holohan | 51.5kg | 2:17.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $46,610.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 59kg | 1:55.32 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | 37 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Good | Daniel King | 70kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:34.95 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 176 | HCP 3 | $88,280.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:10.67 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:38.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 07/11/2025 | 68 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 31/08/2025 | 45 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 12/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:32.92 | - | 15 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 17th of 22 at Curragh on September 13 over 2011m, 9 len behind Orandi with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Curragh on June 28 over 2414m, 11 len behind In My Teens carrying 58.5kg at $13. Prefer in something a little easier.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/22 | 13/09/2026 | 66 | HCP 3U | $262,850.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Jamie Powell | 56kg | 2:05.03 | - | 18 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $179,270.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Ben Coen | 59kg | 1:51.17 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $174,910.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:30.14 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/20 | 23/05/2026 | 216 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 2:04.82 | - | 13 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 14/16 | 19/10/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:47.17 | - | 14 |
| 35.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $67,140.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Y | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 2:12.18 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/21 | 14/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GY | Jamie Powell | 53kg | 2:04.28 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 15/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 2:12.37 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/18 | 31/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $39,330.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:48.67 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 56.5kg | 1:36.90 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/19 | 24/05/2025 | 229 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Jamie Powell | 55kg | 2:05.51 | - | 16 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 20th of 22 at Curragh on September 13 over 2011m, 11 len behind Orandi with 55kg at $21. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 31 over 2112m, 0.5 len behind Hazdann with 60.5kg at $7. Looks out of his depth.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/22 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $262,850.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 55kg | 2:05.03 | - | 12 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $30,720.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | 2:17.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 50 | 3U | $31,020.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Sam Coen | 59kg | 1:38.71 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/06/2026 | 18 | 3 | $42,670.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 62.5kg | 1:42.61 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 36 | 3U | $30,720.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:42.94 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 141 | MDN 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:36.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 9/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:39.11 | - | 14 |
| 13.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:38.60 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Punchestown on September 15 over 1810m, 0.5 len behind Sanctijude carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 2nd of 19 at Curragh on August 29 over 2414m, 6 len behind Ndaawi carrying 76.5kg at $10. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 15/09/2026 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $27,570.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 1:57.77 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/19 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Gordon Power | 76.5kg | 2:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 6 | HCP F 3U | $46,520.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 2:33.86 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/13 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $32,210.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 62.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Nicola Burns | 57kg | 1:26.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59kg | 2:06.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/20 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | 1:38.52 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/19 | 24/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:38.15 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/05/2026 | 52 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | 1:33.01 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:40.61 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | 1:40.75 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 13 at Listowel on September 21 over 1810m, 14 len behind Dragon Of Malta carrying 59kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 21 at Navan on September 5 over 2011m, 4 len behind Handani carrying 61kg at $3. Needs to do more to break through.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 1810m | Y | Scott Mccullagh | 59kg | 1:56.17 | - | 16 |
| 14.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/21 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:06.25 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:46.88 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 6/15 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:06.36 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by a head at Gowran Park on September 19 over 1911m defeating Big Cypress with 58.5kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 15 at this track on August 31 over 2414m, 0.8 len behind Letiza carrying 55kg at $13. Expected to run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | YS | Nicola Burns | 58.5kg | 2:08.91 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/15 | 31/08/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Y | Chris Hayes | 55kg | 2:37.30 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/15 | 27/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $35,850.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | Nicola Burns | 53kg | 2:53.95 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 14/16 | 28/06/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $174,910.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 1:51.65 | - | 15 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 214 | HCP 3 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 58kg | 2:01.25 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/20 | 02/11/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Nicola Burns | 58kg | 1:45.97 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | Nicola Burns | 54kg | 1:44.94 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 19 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |