Roscommon Race 4 - Michael Tiger Lyons Memorial Maiden
KARRYGRANT (11) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Bellewstown over 1595m and a prior 3rd at Navan over 2012m, both in maidens. CHANGING LANES (6) is a key chance off a debut 3rd at Dundalk over 2414m, beaten 1.75L. HUFF'N'PUFF (10) brings solid maiden form, 3rd at Navan over 1573m then 5th in a 2048m handicap at Navan. GAELIC DRILLS (8) was 4th at Cork over 2121m and can figure. NOBLE HONOUR (14) resumes after a 2nd at Gowran Park over 1609m and adds interest stepping up in trip.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 67kgs
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First-up after 235 days. Last start 17th of 18 at Listowel over 3218m on 25 Sep, beaten 77L on good going at $151 with 74.5kg. Drops 7.5kg and back sharply in trip; Seamie Heffernan rides for S G O'Donnell. Needs to lift but can improve.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4Y | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | P W Gleeson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 77L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 67kgs
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Second at Naas over 3118m on 22 Feb on heavy, beaten 10L by Low Kick with 73kg at $3.75. Last start 9th of 10 at Punchestown over 3300m on 30 Apr, beaten 10L on yielding with 73kg at $15. Drops 6kg to 67kg and draws wide in barrier 17 after 18 days. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3300m | YIELDING | J L Gleeson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | J L Gleeson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 64.5kgs
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First-up after 215 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Punchestown over 3305m on 15 Oct, beaten 9.25L on good going, with 69.5kg at $4.50 behind A Law Of Her Own. Won prior at Killarney over 3419m on 5 Oct on soft by 1.5L at $2. Tongue Tie goes on and drops to 64.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 3305m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $2.25 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2025 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Roscommon | 3204m | GOOD | E L Herbison | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,001.00 | Punchestown | 3296m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2024 | - | 4Y FILLIES | $11,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J H Williamson | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,001.00 | Naas | 3218m | GOOD | C P Millar | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/18 | 04/10/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $201.00 |
| 9/16 | 10/06/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Roscommon | 3147m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.45L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after finishing 12th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 19.05L on good going with 61kg at $201 behind Latin America. Prior run was 15th of 16 in a 2YO maiden at Naas over 1408m on soft, beaten 28.6L at $101. Carries 60.5kg here and draws wide in barrier 16, with Robbie Colgan riding for Sheila Lavery. Needs to lift but can improve with additional fitness.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.05L | $201.00 |
| 15/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 28.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up now after 7th of 11 at Leopardstown over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 14.9L on soft at $26 behind Asakir. Prior run was 12th of 20 at the Curragh over 1609m on 2 Nov on heavy, beaten 24.45L, with Cannes second. Drops 0.5kg, draws barrier 2, and steps up 58m. Can improve with fitness and the inside draw.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.9L | $26.00 |
| 12/20 | 02/11/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 24.45L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 25-day break after a debut 3rd at Dundalk over 2414m on 23 Apr, beaten 1.75L at $9 with 61kg. Steps out for J P O'Brien with Dylan Browne McMonagle up, drawn wide in barrier 13 and down 0.5kg. Faces a shorter trip and a significant barrier shift from 1 to 13. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 5 at Roscommon over 2098m on 11 May, beaten 27.25L on good going at $51. Draws barrier 1 and rises 1kg to 60.5kg with Gary Carroll up for G P Cromwell. Drops back in trip and improves in gate from 6 to 1. Needs to lift but can improve with the inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $30,000.00 | Roscommon | 2098m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 27.25L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, finishing 4th at Cork over 2121m on 3 May on soft/heavy, beaten 8.45L at $9 behind Atomic City. Prior run 5th of 11 at Leopardstown over 2011m on 15 Apr on soft, beaten 6.8L at $21. Rises 0.5kg to 60.5kg and draws wider in barrier 11 after barrier 3 last time. Can improve with a kinder run in transit.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2121m | SOFT/HEAVY | Seamie Heffernan | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.45L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up he was 9th of 10 at Limerick over 1453m on 25 Apr, beaten 23.05L on soft with 58kg at $126 behind God Of Power. Debut run was 12th of 14 at Dundalk over 1207m on 19 Dec, beaten 12.75L on good with 60.5kg at $101. Steps up 616m and rises to 60.5kg from barrier 6; Tongue Tie goes on. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving with fitness.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | Jack Kearney | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 23.05L | $126.00 |
| 12/14 | 19/12/2025 | - | Div 2 | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.75L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 23-day break after finishing 5th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 5L on good going with 61kg at $11. Prior run was a solid 3rd of 15 in a 1573m Navan maiden on 30 Mar on heavy, beaten 4.11L at $17. Now carries 60.5kg and draws barrier 9, with Billy Lee riding for H De Bromhead. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN | $14,001.00 | Navan | 1573m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.11L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 7.05L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nds either side of a Navan 3rd this prep. Last start 2nd of 11 at Bellewstown over 1595m on 11 Apr, beaten 0.1L by New Radical on soft with 61kg at $1.83. Earlier 3rd of 13 at Navan over 2012m on heavy, beaten 3.88L at $6. Carries 60.5kg and draws barrier 7; consistent profile gives each-way claims.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Bellewstown | 1595m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
| 3/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.88L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | Ross Coakley | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding trained by John O'Donoghue, drawn wide in barrier 14. Carries 60.5kg with Ronan Whelan booked. Debut profile is sparse but pedigree by Al Kazeem offers some stamina appeal. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 240 days. Debut run 2nd at Gowran Park over 1609m on 20 Sep, beaten 0.5L on heavy at $15 behind Ice Dancer, with 58kg. Draws barrier 10 and stays with Shane Foley for Mrs J Harrington. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 241 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |