19:20 Roscommon

Monday 18 May 2026

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Abbey Hotel Handicap

Off time: 19:20 | Winning time: 2m 42.94s

(2)

Adel⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Jamie Powell| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 70

11/1

Lightly raced but is yet to find his feet, may have needed the run after 6 months off when eighth of 13 at Naas in March but ran poorly last time, seventh of 9 in a handicap at Cork (11/1) over 1m. Takes a significant step up in trip which needs to spark improvement.

Form: 667-87

(9)

Musashi^b⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 66| BF

9/4

Improved for the switch to handicaps and step up in trip the last twice, following a second of 6 at Dundalk in April with another second to Femme Beauty at Killarney 6 days ago, though never truly looked like getting to the winner. Should be competitive again.

Form: 000-22

(8)

Admiral Will Brown²³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Coen| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR: 65

5/1

Poor form in three maidens last year over 7f-9f, seventh of 12 at Curragh (150/1) on final start in last September. Makes handicap debut and is likely to be suited by this type of trip. One to note in the market.

Form: 877-

(1)

Femme Beauty^t⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Shane Foley| T: K J Condon| OR: 62

4/1

Being kept busy and showed improved form stepping up in distance to win handicap at Killarney (8/1) from Musashi 6 days ago. Takes another step up in trip here from a 5 lb higher mark but should remain competitive.

Form: 0-93741

(13)

Sea Of Dubka²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Lee| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 62

4/1

Took a step forward upped in trip on her handicap debut when third of 6 at Dundalk (28/1) in April and followed that last time finishing fourth of 8 at Cork (11/1) 24 days ago. Still lightly raced and could still improve.

Form: 90-834

(5)

Tenacious¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Nathan Crosse| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 62| BF

20/1

Showed improved form when third of 14 in handicap at Gowran 13 days ago, not helping her chances late when rolling around under pressure, but failed to replicate that after just 3 days off at Ballinrobe last time (reportedly not handling the track). Cheekpieces removed and now stepped up in trip.

Form: 07-0930

(12)

Captain Con¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 60

14/1

Never threatened in maidens, and failed to come on for the recent run last time. Makes handicap debut up in trip, which needs to bring about improvement.

Form: 0-00

(7)

Onyeisi^b¹⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Robbie Colgan| T: K Thornton| OR: 60| BF

66/1

Found a run of good form coming to a halt, having set a strong pace when seventh of 9 at Newcastle in February. Blinkers replace visor on step back up in trip on first run for new stable, having been purchased for 14,000 gns.

Form: 13-2227

(10)

Arizona Star⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Leigh Roche| T: P McCreery| OR: 58

80/1

Showed more than previously, for all that she was beaten a long way, when third of 10 at Curragh (400/1) in April. Makes handicap debut but another step up in trip not sure to suit.

Form: 00-3

(6)

Connecteo⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Chris Hayes| T: A Oliver| OR: 58

18/1

Probably needed the run after 6 months off when eighth of 9 at Leopardstown 8 days ago. Significant step up in trip should suit his pedigree, and handicaps were always likely to be where he'd make an impact. One to note.

Form: 00-8

(3)

Wipeawayyourtears^p¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: J Cleary⁽⁵⁾| T: M Butler| OR: 54

12/1

Left previous efforts behind when upped in trip on handicap debut, second of 9 at Sligo (16/1) 15 days ago. Steps up in distance again here.

Form: 706-2

(11)

Survivor's Code^b¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: Conor Maxwell| OR: 52

25/1

Attracted support and left previous efforts behind with victory over 7f at Gowran 40 days ago but has disappointed since, making no impression 10 days ago at Ballinrobe. Now faces a significant step up in trip which needs to draw out more improvement.

Form: 66-0177

(14)

Lilo Pelekai¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Orla Tynan⁽⁷⁾| T: Jack Foley| OR: 49

80/1

Showed nothing in April on return from 5 months off and merely passed beaten horses when fifth of 10 in a claimer at Ballinrobe (50/1) 10 days ago. Faces a significant step up in trip.

Form: 9000-05

Non-Runners

(4)

Retro Gal⁴⁰

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: H De Bromhead J: Ronan Whelan

Forecasts

Musashi (9/4), Femme Beauty (4/1), Sea Of Dubka (4/1), Admiral Will Brown (5/1), Retro Gal (10/1), Adel (11/1), Wipeawayyourtears (12/1), Captain Con (14/1), Connecteo (18/1), Tenacious (20/1), Survivor's Code (25/1), Onyeisi (66/1), Lilo Pelekai (80/1), Arizona Star (80/1)

SEA OF DUBKA took a step forward when upped in trip at Cork 24 days ago and her progressive profile makes her an appealing option in this handicap. Musashi has improved for the switch to handicaps and the step up to middle distances, and can be competitive again after a good second to Femme Beauty at Killarney last time. His old rival should be in the mix once more from a 5 lb higher mark.