4.12 Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race (IRE Incentive)

This race for 2-year-olds covers 7f 94y with a prize value of €14,750 for the winner.

• Felix Somary (TimeWise Total: 356)
  • Form & Assessment: This Acclamation colt (2yo, 9st 10lbs) got off to a perfect start under a positive ride at Sligo (6f, good-yielding) 26 days ago, beating a 75-rated rival by a head. He is trained by J S O’Donoghue and ridden by Ronan Whelan. However, he steps up in trip and faces a much harder challenge, needing to improve plenty to figure. His Topspeed is 73 and RP Rating is 79.
• Summer Is Tomorrow (TimeWise Total: 343)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by J P O’Brien and ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle (2yo, 9st 8lbs), Summer Is Tomorrow made it third time lucky at Down Royal (7f, good) in July, beating an 83-rated rival (conceding 5lb). She delivered an excellent effort in the Ballyhane most recently, and the spotlight verdict notes her obvious form claims and that she is preferred by her jockey. However, soft ground would be a query for her. She has an OR of 95, Topspeed of 96, and RP Rating of 103.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict ultimately sides with Dermot Weld’s filly RED AUTUMN, noting she seemed to handle easy conditions on debut and this race is easier than her last Group 3 contest. Suspicious Mindz and Morehampton are also considered.

4.45 Elphin Handicap

This handicap for 3yo+ is run over 7f 94y, with the winner receiving €5,900.

• Shelbourne Flyer (TimeWise Total: 246)
  • Form & Assessment: This 4-year-old maiden (10st 1lb), trained by J McConnell and ridden by Ross Coakley, went closest to a win when second over 7f at Leopardstown last time. She was raised 3lb for that effort and has handled soft ground before, so that shouldn’t hinder her. However, she has a tough draw. Her Topspeed is 54 and RP Rating is 65. The spotlight verdict mentions her as in form and able to handle soft ground, but highlights her tough draw.
• Purring Along (TimeWise Total: 225)
  • Form & Assessment: A 6-year-old (10st 2lb), this horse is the first reserve for trainer P G Fahey and jockey Ronan Whelan. Her four wins have all come over 7f, with her last being at Down Royal in June (though she was disqualified and later reinstated). She has shown solid form in defeat lately and handles soft ground, suggesting she can run well if she gets into the race. Her Topspeed is 53 and RP Rating is 61.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict’s preference is for PLAY IT AGAIN ZAAM, highlighting his C&D win on soft ground and good draw. Shelbourne Flyer is acknowledged as in form and handling soft ground but faces a tough draw. Eric Lock is also considered.

5.15 Lidan Handicap

This Class 5 handicap for 3yo+ is run over 7f 94y, offering €11,800 to the winner.

• Free Solo (TimeWise Total: 300)
  • Form & Assessment: An 8-year-old (9st 8lb), trained by P J F Murphy, Free Solo has hit form this summer, winning a Curragh handicap over this trip and then scoring over C&D most recently, following solid placed efforts. He is ridden by Rory Mulligan (7). Despite being raised 10lb for his last win, a leading claimer takes off 7lb, and he handles soft ground, making him a contender. His Topspeed is 79 and RP Rating is 88. The spotlight verdict identifies him as a player.
• Merisi Diamond (TimeWise Total: 288)
  • Form & Assessment: This 6-year-old (9st 8lb), trained by Ms J Morgan and ridden by Ronan Whelan, has two of his four wins over C&D, including this very race in 2024 off 1lb lower. He hasn’t been at his best in three runs this season, but returning here on soft ground is ideal, and he can run well despite a tough draw. His Topspeed is 43 and RP Rating is 89. The spotlight verdict notes he won this race last year and can go well, even from a tough draw.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict backs ROWDY YEATS (nap), a 3yo who is expected to be much better suited by today’s conditions. Apache Outlaw and Rhythm King are expected to be close, while Merisi Diamond is noted for his previous win in this race. Monsieur Fudge and Free Solo are also considered.

5.45 Lecarrow Race

This race for 3yo+ that have not won more than one race is over 1m 2f 63y, with €10,030 for the winner.

• In My Teens (TimeWise Total: 312)
  • Form & Assessment: This 3-year-old Camelot filly (9st 3lb), trained by G Cromwell and ridden by Gary Carroll, outran big odds to be second on debut at Gowran in June. Three weeks later, she justified favouritism emphatically in a Down Royal fillies’ maiden over this trip, travelling strongly and powering away. The spotlight verdict highlights her impressive travel and quickening ability, suggesting she could be hard to beat with further improvement likely, provided she handles the likely softer conditions. Her Topspeed is 87 and RP Rating is 99.
• Heiselectric (TimeWise Total: 299)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by N Meade and ridden by Robert Whearty (3) (3yo, 9st 8lb). This first foal had a winning debut in a Leopardstown maiden over this trip in July, travelling and quickening well on good ground. She faces a step up in grade here but could be up to it. Her Topspeed is 43 and RP Rating is 79. The spotlight verdict respects her potential.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict names IN MY TEENS (nap) as the top pick, expecting her to be hard to beat with potential for further improvement. Sonoran and Vorfreude are appealing among the more exposed rivals, while Heiselectric is respected as a once-raced prospect.

6.15 Racing Here Again On September 29th Maiden

This maiden race for 3yo+ is over 1m 4f 17y, with the winner earning €7,080.

• Indian River (TimeWise Total: 264)
  • Form & Assessment: A 3-year-old (9st 8lb) trained by John J Murphy and ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle, Indian River (E35,000 yearling) showed a promising debut in a Galway amateur maiden in late July, staying on to be fourth of 18 (1m4f, yielding-to-soft). The spotlight verdict believes he probably won’t have to improve too much to play a role here. His Topspeed is 51 and RP Rating is 77.
• Generous Support (TimeWise Total: 254)
  • Form & Assessment: This 3-year-old Teofilo filly (9st 3lb), trained by J Bolger and ridden by Declan McDonogh, shaped nicely on her Leopardstown debut over 1m2f in July. The following month, she made plenty of use of at Galway (keen) when finishing a good second over this trip (yielding). She is considered a definite contender. Her Topspeed is 35 and RP Rating is 81. The spotlight verdict regards her as a major player with proven stamina.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict gives another chance to JUNIPER SLING (nap), who may not have handled the track at Bellewstown. Generous Support is seen as a major player, and Sea Lantern and Indian River are also expected to improve and play a role. McLoughlin is noted as the most interesting newcomer.

6.45 Oran Handicap

This Class 5 handicap for 3yo+ is over 1m 4f 17y, with a prize of €7,670 for the winner.

• Shoda (TimeWise Total: 286)
  • Form & Assessment: A 4-year-old (10st 4lb), trained by J P O’Brien, Shoda won over this trip last year and has put in good runs in defeat over 2m in her last two starts at Galway and Tramore. With a tongue-tie added, she can run well. Her Topspeed is 75 and RP Rating is 81.
• Daboya (TimeWise Total: 283)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by R Donohoe and ridden by Keithen Kennedy (5) (4yo, 9st 8lb), Daboya won her second race when a narrow winner at Curragh last time over this trip. However, the spotlight verdict views a 6lb rise as significant. She also seems to perform better on a sound surface. Her Topspeed is 67 and RP Rating is 79.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict suggests giving DERRY LAD another chance (nap), as his disappointing run at Ballinrobe last time was attributed to being keen behind a slow pace, and the cheekpieces worn then are now left off. Kashel Spring is respected, and Razdan has a solid shout if returning to his Cork Derby third-place form.

7.15 Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap

This Class 6 handicap for 3-year-olds is run over 1m 4f 17y, with the winner receiving €5,900.

• Highway Sixty One (TimeWise Total: 205)
  • Form & Assessment: This 3-year-old (9st 8lb), trained by A McNamara and ridden by Colin Keane, is 0-11 on the Flat but has run okay in defeat on more than one occasion. He was not beaten that far in his last two starts and ran well in blinkers at Ballinrobe in June. The spotlight verdict gives him a place chance at least with Colin Keane booked. His Topspeed is 52 and RP Rating is 57.
• Whats New (TimeWise Total: 191)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by A Slattery and ridden by Andrew Slattery (3yo, 10st 2lb), this maiden has held his form well in handicaps this season. He was beaten a head off 1lb lower at Cork (1m4f, good) in July. He fell when holding every chance in a Killarney maiden hurdle 11 days ago, but has claims back on the Flat. However, the spotlight verdict notes he may not want it too soft. His Topspeed is 59 and RP Rating is 61.
  • Overall Race Assessment: The spotlight verdict suggests taking a chance on TICKLING (nap), as the step up in trip should suit her and her pedigree indicates she’ll handle testing conditions. Highway Sixty One is respected, and Nancee Spain is considered the most interesting of those making their handicap debuts.