19:18 Roscommon

Monday 6 July 2026

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Sheehy Meares/Team Earley Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 19:18 | Winning time: 3m 58.90s

Eyeeye²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Gilligan⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Gilligan| OR: 100

17/2

Made more impact than previously dropped to claiming company when 8 lengths second of 10 to Raydamann at Sligo in June, but has finished no better than mid-field in 4 previous outings in handicaps.

Form: 39880-2

Whispering Willow³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 97| BF| D

7/2

Readily landed 19-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown on debut for this yard in May before 2 placed efforts in maiden chases, finding less than looked likely on latest. Remains unexposed reverting to hurdling, though, and sure to be involved if resuming earlier progress.

Form: 086-133

Walk On Annilog^h⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Brian Barry⁽⁷⁾| T: R Dunne| OR: 96

14/1

Ran up to her best when fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (2m) in May but below that level when down the field at Wexford later that month.

Form: 7670-48

Patty O'Farrell^t³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Danny Gilligan| T: P Maher| OR: 95| BF| D

6/1

Ran up to the best when ¾-length second of 10 to Shannon Bank in mares handicap at Listowel in June. Capable of being in the mix if reproducing that level now, though consistency has been an issue.

Form: P0679-2

Annie's Angel^t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-8| J: Joshua Halford⁽⁷⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 98

11/2

A fairly useful Flat winner for Joseph O'Brien who has shaped with promise in handful of starts in maiden/novice hurdles, not seen to best effect when 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Blue Moon Boy at Downpatrick last time. Open to improvement now tackling a handicap for the first time in this sphere.

Form: 625-4

Slowdownbarney^t³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: P J O'Hanlon| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 91

50/1

A fair but quirky stayer on the Flat for John McConnell who has offered little in 3 starts over hurdles. Unlikely to be of interest on handicap hurdle debut unless market speaks firmly in his favour.

Form: 8/08

Victoria Kesia²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Harry Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 91

12/1

Fair Flat winner who improved on previous hurdling efforts when 10½ lengths third of 14 to Georginas Jet in handicap at Downpatrick last month, losing second close home. Needs to back that up but likely to be involved if she does.

Form: 6P-083

Walk Win^p²²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-3| J: Eoin Walsh| T: J M Burke| OR: 93

16/1

Lightly-raced maiden who, in first-time cheekpieces, stepped up markedly on previous hurdling efforts when 1¾ lengths second of 13 to Secret Rock in handicap at Kilbeggan in May. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when 32½ lengths tenth of 14 to Georginas Jet at Downpatrick last time.

Form: 069-920

Copper Rocker²²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 91

25/1

Little impact in academy and handicap hurdles.

Form: 950F-0

Cool Summer^h³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Phillip Enright| T: Miss H McLoughlin| OR: 86

8/1

Hasn't kicked on from her hurdle debut third at this course in August, including on handicap debut. Claims on that initial effort if return to this track prompts a change in fortune.

Form: 73806-6

Gentle Annie^b1,t³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁵⁾| T: T O'Brien| OR: 86

12/1

Finished third at Tramore over 2m on qualifying run but failed by long chalk to match that effort in a pair of handicaps since. Blinkers added to tongue tie.

Form: 5039-0

Del Boys Diva^t1⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: S Crawley| OR: 85

18/1

Looks very limited on early evidence and made no impression on handicap debut. Wears first-time tongue strap.

Form: 000-9

Highland Earl³⁶⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Brian Hayes| T: L P Cusack| OR: 85

14/1

Showed improved form and landed a gamble when winning 14-runner 17f handicap hurdle at Wexford last season by head from Prince of Air. Not seen since but capable of being involved if ready to go after 12-month absence.

Form: 607/751-

Syosset¹²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Alex Harvey| T: J C McConnell| OR: 84

14/1

Hard to get excited by what he achieved in his first stint over hurdles but has since won on the all-weather at Dundalk in November.

Form: 700/00-

China Grill³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Philip Donovan| T: Miss E McCutcheon| OR: 83

100/1

Well held in maiden hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut.

Form: 0-00

Dontdooddson³¹

Age: 13| Weight: 10-0| J: Daniel King| T: D Collins| OR: 72

11/1

Shaped with a little encouragement when third in April but has been below that form in 2 starts since and isn't the easiest to win with.

Form: 4773-77

Non-Runners

Gold Gatewood⁴⁰⁵

Weight: 10-7| Age: 6

T: N Lee J: Reserve 1

Urban War³¹

Weight: 11-4| Age: 8

T: J J Hanlon J: Reserve 2

Goin'²⁹

Weight: 11-9| Age: 6

T: A J Martin J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Whispering Willow (7/2), Annie's Angel (11/2), Patty O'Farrell (6/1), Cool Summer (8/1), Goin' (8/1), Eyeeye (17/2), Dontdooddson (11/1), Victoria Kesia (12/1), Gentle Annie (12/1), Syosset (14/1), Highland Earl (14/1), Walk On Annilog (14/1), Walk Win (16/1), Del Boys Diva (18/1), Copper Rocker (25/1), Slowdownbarney (50/1), Gold Gatewood (50/1), China Grill (100/1), Urban War (100/1)

ANNIE’S ANGEL looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind over hurdles and is worth chancing, with her opening mark looking more than workable. Whispering Willow is another unexposed sort and is likely to prove the biggest threat if bouncing back from a below-par effort over fences last time. Cool Summer and Victoria Kesia are also capable of getting involved.