16:55 NEXT MEETING AT ROSCOMMON ON MONDAY, 19th MAY HANDICAP (DIV II)

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Race Title & Conditions

Race: 16:55 Roscommon – Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 19th May Handicap (Div II)
Class: 0–60 Handicap
Distance: 7f111y
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Eligibility: 3yo+
Field Size: 16 declared runners
TV: RTV


Pace and Draw Angles

  • Pace Forecast: Very Strong. A frenetic early gallop is expected.
  • Draw Bias: Strong low draw bias over this trip at Roscommon on good ground.
  • Front-runners likely: Khutulun (15), Serengeti Sunrise (14), Clever And Classy (10), Manhattan Dandy (1)
  • Horses drawn 1–6 likely to have a tactical advantage, particularly if tracking the pace.

Strongest Contenders

Clever And Classy (Draw 10)

Timeform Adj. Rating: 74 | Trainer: J.S. Bolger | TFR Rank: 1st | Score: 9/10

  • Took a big step forward at Gowran when second over a mile; drop to 7f111y should still suit given strong pace here.
  • Closely related to multiple winners; could have more in hand off 52.
  • Timeform comment: “Took a step forward under an enterprising ride… makes plenty of appeal off the same mark.”

Browned Off (6)

Adj. Rating: 69 | Trainer: Paul Flynn | TFR Rank: 2nd | Score: 8.5/10

  • Ran her best race when runner-up at Leopardstown.
  • Pedigree is useful (Makfi damline, New Approach sire) and she could improve again.
  • Nicely drawn to sit mid-div and finish off.

Bucky Larson (16)

Adj. Rating: 67+ | Trainer: R. Donohoe | TFR Rank: 3rd | Score: 8/10

  • 10yo who retains ability, second at Gowran latest behind Hemight.
  • Drawn wide but likely to be dropped in and produced late.
  • Market support may be telling on the day.

Main Dangers

Cherry Pink (2)

Adj. Rating: 65 | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Score: 7.5/10

  • Best work late when third at Gowran. Low draw a plus and looks set to be competitive again.

Albion Princess (12)

Adj. Rating: 68 | Trainer: Donal Kinsella | Score: 7/10

  • Gained reward for consistency with a 10.7f win on the AW. Shorter trip not sure to suit but strong pace may help.

Si Senior (11)

Adj. Rating: 71 | Trainer: Patrick Magee | Score: 6.5/10

  • Consistent without winning; best effort was 4th in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown. Slight ease in trip may help.

Manhattan Dandy (1)

Adj. Rating: 67 | Trainer: Thomas Coyle | Score: 6.5/10

  • Well drawn in stall 1 and capable of better than latest Cork run. Will be prominent and could cling on for place.

Interesting Outsiders

Poppadom (3)

Adj. Rating: 64 | Trainer: A. Slattery | Score: 6/10

  • Layoff of 187 days. Lightly raced and ran well last autumn on testing ground. Market move could be significant.

Khutulun (15)

Adj. Rating: Unknown | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Score: 6/10

  • First start for new yard (ex-James Ferguson). Market vibes would be interesting; ran in stronger UK nurseries last year.

Serengeti Sunrise (14)

Adj. Rating: 66 | Trainer: R.K. Watson | Score: 6.5/10

  • Just touched off at Gowran. Wide draw makes things harder in a race loaded with early speed.

Low Rated or Unexposed Types

  • Nezeeh (13) – Modest overall profile, lacks finishing effort (Score: 5.5/10)
  • Knockmore Prince (4) – Inconsistent and out of form (5.5/10)
  • Romantic War (8) – Long absence and patchy maiden form (4.5/10)
  • Dark Willow (5) – Poor turf record (3.5/10)
  • Highland Harvey (7) – Uncompetitive and outclassed to date (4/10)
  • Breath Of You (9) – Reserve only, out of form in France and Ireland (3.5/10)

Timeform Profile Flags & Trends

  • Trainer J.S. Bolger (Clever And Classy) has a strong record bringing fillies along from maidens into handicaps.
  • Adrian McGuinness is a consistent operator at this grade and his runners often improve with racing.
  • No specific past winner trends exist for this division, as it is typically used for lower-level exposed horses or improvers.

Ratings Summary (Marks out of 10)

HorseDrawTimeform Adj.Score
Clever And Classy10749
Browned Off6698.5
Bucky Larson1667+8
Cherry Pink2657.5
Albion Princess12687
Si Senior11716.5
Serengeti Sunrise14666.5
Manhattan Dandy1676.5
Poppadom3646
Khutulun15?6
Nezeeh13625.5
Knockmore Prince4665.5
Romantic War8684.5
Highland Harvey7574
Dark Willow5?3.5
Breath Of You9?3.5

Each-Way Angles (16 runners)

  • Cherry Pink, Browned Off, and Manhattan Dandy are viable each-way considerations based on draw, current form and Timeform figures.

Tissue Estimate

HorseEstimated Odds
Clever And Classy9/2
Browned Off11/2
Bucky Larson13/2
Cherry Pink7/1
Si Senior8/1
Albion Princess9/1
Serengeti Sunrise10/1
Manhattan Dandy10/1
Poppadom14/1
Khutulun16/1
Nezeeh20/1
Knockmore Prince25/1
Romantic War25/1
Highland Harvey28/1
Dark Willow33/1
Breath Of You (Res)33/1

Market Watch Advice:

  • Poppadom and Khutulun both return from layoffs over 90 days; any strong support or sharp drifts would be significant.
  • Clever And Classy and Browned Off are both profile horses likely to be backed further if conditions look suitable on the day.

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