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18:48 Roscommon (IRE)

Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 46y
  • Going: Yielding to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • €10,500 added
  • Winner: €6,300
  • 2nd: €2,100
  • 3rd: €1,050
  • 4th: €525
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 7.20s
  • Off Time: 18:48:57
  • 15 Ran
1
Silk - Dark blue, red halved sleeves, red cap, dark blue star
  • Form 2546-6
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-12
  • Official Rating 93

led, pressed from 3 out and headed before next where not fluent, no extra from before last where again not fluent

2
Silk - Emerald green, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap
  • Form 288/00-5
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-12
  • Official Rating 93

towards rear, progress on outer before 3 out, pushed along and not fluent next, went 4th before last and ridden run-in, no impression on principals and kept on same pace close home

3
Silk - Black, white hoop, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
  • Form 0/056-04
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-11
  • Official Rating 92

mid-division on outer, weakened quickly from 5 out and pulled up after next

4
Silk - Emerald green, yellow cross sashes & sleeves, yellow spots on cap
5/2
  • Form 608U-P7
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-11
  • Official Rating 92

towards rear, not fluent 4th, good progress from 4 out and ridden in 3rd from 2 out, challenged between horses from last and went 2nd run-in, kept on without matching winner

5
Silk - Emerald green, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow cap
  • Form 3/4435-P
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-11
  • Official Rating 92

mid-division, pushed along from 5 out, ridden and dropped towards rear after next, no extra from before 3 out

6
Silk - RED & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, emerald green cap, red spots
  • Form 04092-3
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 88

towards rear, not fluent 5 out, good progress on outer from next, improved to dispute lead before 2 out and led narrowly last, ridden and kept on best run-in

7
Silk - Emerald green, orange epaulettes, orange seams on sleeves, quartered cap
  • Form 808-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-6
  • Official Rating 87

mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 3rd

8
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, orange chevron & sleeves, orange star on cap
  • Form 580/PPP-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-5
  • Official Rating 86

mid-division, dropped towards rear and ridden from 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace from next

9
Silk - Red, black cross of lorraine, red & white striped cap
22/1
  • Form 66000-
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-1
  • Official Rating 87

mid-division, improved to track leaders from 5 out, pushed along from 2 out and no impression from before last where not fluent, kept on same pace run-in

10
Silk - LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star
12/1
  • Form 009/80-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-1
  • Official Rating 82

mid-division, pushed along from 4 out and ridden from next, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out

11
Silk - Red, royal blue chevron, white sleeves, royal blue chevrons, red cap, royal blue diamonds
  • Form U0-7
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-1
  • Official Rating 87

tracked leaders, improved to challenge before 3 out and disputed lead before next, ridden and narrowly headed before last, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home

13
Silk - EMERALD GREEN & PINK CHECK, emerald green sleeves, quartered cap
125/1
  • Form 0P000-P
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 80

mid-division, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, soon no extra

14
Silk - BLACK, emerald green diamond & sleeves, emerald green diamond on cap
  • Form 78P/P50-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 80

tracked leader in 2nd, ridden from 3 out and soon lost place, no extra and kept on same pace from next

15
Silk - LIGHT BLUE & MAROON HOOPS, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon star
  • Form 269786-
  • Age 10
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 80

raced in rear, slightly impeded 3rd, pushed along from 5th, some progress from 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, some modest late headway

16
Silk - Red, black stars, striped sleeves & cap
  • Form 96-7
  • Age 4
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 84

tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out and reminders, pushed along before next, soon no extra and weakened

12
NR
  • Form 5P07-62
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 81

NonRunner

17
NR
  • Form F006-0
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 93

NonRunner

18
NR
10/1
  • Form 98-97
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-2
  • Official Rating 88

NonRunner

19
NR
16/1
  • Form 8370-P9
  • Age 11
  • Weight 11-11
  • Official Rating 92

NonRunner

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

BE MY HERO has been frustrating having had 14 starts without winning but ran well at Wexford and with jockey and trainer in such good form can go one better. Only One Plan has had a dozen starts and has gone close to losing his maiden tag the last twice while Farceur De Sivola produced his best run to date at Kilbeggan. The Virginian, a winner at Dundalk, wasn't beaten far at Punchestown and his stable has struck top form. Presenting Lad gained his only success in 26 starts over this course and distance last summer.

Formwatch

Edge Of My Seat (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner and not fluent 3rd, mistake next and 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place from 3 out, ridden from 2 out and briefly went 5th before last where not fluent, soon no extra, 6th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Hi Ski (11-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.

The Virginian (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) In rear, 10th and slight mistake 2 out, ridden entering straight, 4th at last, no extra, 5th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Princess Sophia (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.

Farceur De Sivola (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Wrecking Ball Paul (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.

Presenting Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) In rear, pushed along in 9th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 15, 12l behind Vale Of Glory (11-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.

Tohellortoconnacht (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, reminders well bef 4out, 2l 3rd 4out, slw next, sn struggling, pu bef last, at Ballingarry 3m mdn gd in May.

Only One Plan (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Corkbeg (11-7) at Wexford 2m 1f hcp Yielding in May.

Ballyfinnan Lady (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 16, 18 1/2l behind Weddell Sea (11-7) at Roscommon 2m mdn gd in Jun.

Lodge Prince (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Alw twrds rr, 9th by 3rd, last bef 4out, cto when pu bef 2out, at Boulta 3m mdn sft in Dec.

Mi Sueno (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, no extra before 2 out, 15th of 18, 33 1/4l behind Herculaneum (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.

Mr Social (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 16th of 17, dist behind The Big Chap (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp gd in May.

Steps In The Sand (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 17, dist behind Night Sparkle (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.

Courthill (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up after 2 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in May.

Getaway Master (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, completely tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Shean Glory (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.

Inagh's Gift (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, not fluent at 1st, 3rd at 6th, 4th after 3 out, dropped to 5th before 2 out, no impression in 6th last, 6th of 8, 10 3/4l behind Where's Bunny (11-11) at Tramore 1m 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.

Destivelle (IRE) 125-1 (10-6) Mid-division and 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th from 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 7th of 13, dist behind Jit Langy (10-13) at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.

Be My Hero (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Rear of mid division, 9th halfway, headway into 7th 3 out, went 3rd before next, ridden to go 2nd last, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Away To Milan (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f hcp gd in May.

Alphonse Le Grande (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) In rear, not fluent at 1st, rapid headway into 4th after 4 out, steadied approaching 3 out, soon mid-division, steadied approaching 2 out, no impression under hands and heels straight, 11th of 15, 15 1/4l behind Vale Of Glory (11-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.

Ardad Derek 150-1 (11-0) Held up, 7th halfway, slight mistake 5th, no impression before 4 out, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Media Naranja (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.

Peace Party (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Mid-division, closer in 6th at 5th, ridden in 4th before last, no extra and slight mistake last, 9th of 15, 14 3/4l behind We'llhavewan (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in May.