Our Roscommon racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Monday 11th May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:53 and runs through to 20:23, with going reported as GOOD (Selective watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Earls boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Jessica O’Gorman has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 47.62% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Roscommon
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Roscommon over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 63.16% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 16 | 1 | 6.25% | 56.25% |
16:53 – Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a typically informative early-season 2yo maiden rather than a deep one, and the proven form sets a fair standard. Lan De Ghaire is the obvious starting point after finishing third on debut and posting by some distance the best published rating in the field, while Frogs Hollow Creek also has experience on his side after a respectable fourth first time out. The market says the chief threat among the newcomers is Joga Bonito from the Paddy Twomey yard, and that stable doesn’t waste bullets in these races. Joseph O’Brien runs two interesting debutantes in Seven Nation Army and Dancing Destiny, so there’s no shortage of unknowns, but this still feels like a race where the one solid piece of form may prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Lan De Ghaire – 2/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: J S Bolger | Form: 3 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 57
He sets the standard and, frankly, it is a perfectly fair one for a race like this. That debut third already puts him clear on what we know, and a 90 rating with a 57 Topspeed towers over the opposition at this stage of the season. Bolger juveniles are often sharper for a run, so natural improvement is the obvious angle, and the step into 7f looks more likely to help than hinder. At 2/1 with Paddy Power he is hardly a hidden gem, but he is the one with the proper piece of form in the book and looks hard to oppose if reproducing it. Bet: WIN
2. Frogs Hollow Creek – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: Martin Hassett | Form: 4 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 29
For an each-way play, I’d much rather side with the colt who has at least shown something on the track than go guessing among the lesser-fancied debutants. Frogs Hollow Creek was fourth on debut and, while the bare figures don’t scream future stakes horse, he did enough to suggest he can take a step forward with that experience behind him. Drawn in stall 1 and partnered by Wayne Lordan, he should get a handy trip, and in a race where several rivals are learning on the job that counts for plenty. The 10/1 on offer looks a workable each-way price for a colt with realistic place claims. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lan De Ghaire is the win bet because he brings the strongest achieved form and should improve for that debut outing. For an each-way punt, Frogs Hollow Creek makes more appeal than most at double-figure odds given he has already shown a bit. The main dangers are the well-touted newcomers Joga Bonito and Seven Nation Army, with the market likely to tell the story there.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone Code | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Our Boy Bailey | 9/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Stay Curious | 28/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Joga Bonito | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cochise County | 22/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Frogs Hollow Creek | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Seven Nation Army | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Romance | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dancing Destiny | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Lan De Ghaire | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Paddy Power) |
17:23 – Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 18th May Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a proper Roscommon handicap puzzle with 18 runners and no shortage of exposed, battle-hardened types trying to nick a modest prize. The market has latched on to Manhattan Dandy, Kitty Bear and Brains, which makes sense given their recent profiles, while Profit Surge and Mullacash Buzz also bring solid enough claims in a race where current wellbeing may matter more than raw ability. The low-to-middle draws could be handy if they go hard early, and several of these are well enough treated if returning to their best. It is not a strong race in quality terms, but it is a competitive one, and finding the horse who is ready to strike now rather than one who merely looks feasible is the key.
Top Selections
1. Manhattan Dandy – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: Thomas Coyle | Form: -74683 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 49
He looks the percentage call. Manhattan Dandy has been edging back towards a winning effort and that latest third suggests this mark is workable, especially now operating from just 123lb. He is one of the few in here arriving with a genuinely solid recent run rather than a string of excuses, and this sort of big-field 7f handicap should suit an experienced nine-year-old who knows his job. The Coyle yard also has River Derwent in the line-up, but this one is clearly the more persuasive candidate on recent evidence. At 7/2 he is no giveaway, yet he still makes plenty of appeal as the most reliable option. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Brains – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: R Donohoe | Form: 085-04 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 55
Brains is a 10-year-old, so nobody is pretending there is untapped upside here, but his latest fourth was encouraging and his topspeed figure of 55 stacks up well enough in this company. He has dropped to a fair mark and, crucially, he has shown a bit more spark than plenty of these exposed rivals. Shane Foley is a notable booking in a race where getting a straightforward ride from a decent draw can make all the difference, and stall 5 should allow him to hold a good position. In a race full of unreliable types, 4/1 each-way still makes some sense because he looks more likely than most to run his race. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Manhattan Dandy is the win play because he comes here in the steadiest recent form and is weighted to go very close. Brains is the each-way alternative in a race paying four places, with his latest effort suggesting he is ready to be competitive again. The obvious dangers are Kitty Bear, who is respected despite the last run, and Mullacash Buzz, who has a light weight and enough recent promise to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Bear | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Brains | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Morning Approach | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Cordouan | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Bucky Larson | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Profit Surge | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Your Out Of Line | 28/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Maw Can | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Ivor | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Straight Back Up | 22/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| River Derwent | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mullacash Buzz | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Manhattan Dandy | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Serengeti Sunrise | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Areyousure | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Jasmine Affanalis | 9/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Half Nutz | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| My Kurkum | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Straight Back Up |
17:53 – www.roscommonracecourse.ie Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a proper Roscommon handicap: a big, competitive 18-runner field with plenty arriving from different angles and very little room for mistakes over 7f. Fast Tara heads the market after a solid pair of runs this spring, while Sun Soldier and Zaraahmando are obvious players lower down the weights and both come here with appealing profiles. Chester Nimitz has a recent win on his card and shouldn’t be dismissed, while Altimara is interesting returning from a break if ready to go. Draw and pace could play a bigger part than usual in a race of this shape, and there are one or two lurking on dangerous marks, notably Navagio and Minaun View. It looks a tricky puzzle rather than a deep race, so value matters.
Top Selections
1. Sun Soldier – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 6413-5 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 62
Sun Soldier makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the obvious contenders are either high enough in the weights or drawn wider than ideal. His form figures from the back end of last season read well in the context of this, and that latest fifth on his return suggests he should strip fitter now. A mark of 83 looks workable, W J Lee is an eye-catching booking, and stall 5 ought to give him options if this gets tactical early and messy late. He doesn’t need to improve much to win a race of this nature, and 9/2 is fair enough in an open contest. Bet: WIN
2. Navagio – 18/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 0435-0 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 76
Navagio looks the sort to outrun his price if forgiven a poor reappearance, and that’s exactly the kind of runner worth chancing each-way in these crowded Roscommon handicaps. His better efforts last year stack up well enough off 82, and that Topspeed mark of 76 says he still retains more ability than his recent finishing positions might imply. The inside draw in stall 1 could be a real asset if he breaks on terms, and having Colin Keane aboard only adds to the interest. At 18/1, he doesn’t need many things to fall right to make the frame, and he’s much more tempting than several shorter ones. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sun Soldier is the percentage call for the win bet, arriving with solid recent form and the look of one still on a workable mark. For an each-way play, Navagio appeals at a much bigger price from a handy draw with Colin Keane booked. Fast Tara is an obvious danger, while Zaraahmando and Chester Nimitz also have the profiles to get involved if the race sets up for them.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Tara | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Gloriously Glam | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Finsceal Annie | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Chester Nimitz | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Highbury See See | 10/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sun Soldier | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Altimara | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Earls | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Neo Smart | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Anvika | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| San Aer | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Navagio | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Spent All Me Money | 28/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Zaraahmando | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Shoot To Kill | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Little Miss P | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Mercurial | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Minaun View | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Chester Nimitz |
| Ian Gaughran | Sun Soldier |
18:23 – Athlone Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a competitive 3yo handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few with obvious chances coming from very different angles. Personified arrives off a win and is the one with the most straightforward profile, but a mark of 81 asks a bigger question now. Cisterna is lurking down the weights after shaping well in recent handicaps and that makes him very interesting in a race where several are still trying to prove they truly stay this trip strongly. Sweet Baby Zou is a fascinating handicap debutante after three ordinary runs in better company, while Thirsty Owl also has scope after a fair return. It’s the sort of race where the market will be informative, but there looks enough evidence to take a stance.
Top Selections
1. Cisterna – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 27-053 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 61
He makes plenty of appeal from the foot of the weights. Cisterna has been edging back into form, and that latest third suggests he is ready to strike in this grade over 7f. A rating of 76 looks workable when set against rivals carrying much more weight, and his recent profile is that of a colt learning his job rather than one exposed already. The Slattery yard runs a couple here, but this is the one with the clearest recent handicap signal, and 7/2 is fair enough in a race lacking a standout. He looks the solid one to beat if getting a smooth trip from stall 9. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sweet Baby Zou – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 900 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 65
This one is not hard to forgive. Sweet Baby Zou has shown little in three starts on paper, but the opening mark of 66 could easily underestimate him if handicaps bring improvement, and Joseph O’Brien is not in the habit of placing them badly. The Topspeed figure of 65 stands out for a horse with such modest bare form, which hints there may be more ability here than the finishing positions suggest. Draw 11 is not ideal in a full field, but he has a lightweight and the booking of Dylan Browne McMonagle catches the eye. At 13/2 he looks the each-way value against more obvious rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cisterna is the main win play, with his recent handicap efforts suggesting this is very winnable from a low weight. For an each-way punt, Sweet Baby Zou is the interesting alternative now switched into handicaps. Personified is the obvious danger after last time, while Thirsty Owl could also step forward on his second run back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personified | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Zermatt Star | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Coincidental Glory | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Girl Bear | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Thirsty Owl | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Dont Get Me Wrong | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Merry Blacksmith | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gold Inn | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Baby Zou | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Wicklow Gap | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Only One Scobie | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Concaire | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Cisterna | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Moonlight Molly | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
18:53 – Athlone Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a proper three-year-old handicap puzzle rather than a race full of solid certainties. Substance and Clonbun head the market for obvious reasons, with the former shaping nicely on his return and the latter arriving off a breakthrough win, but neither is thrown in. One Cool Bear has been knocking on the door and brings a consistent profile, while Elly Bay is interesting back in calmer waters despite a quiet comeback. Plenty of these are lightly raced enough to improve, which makes the handicap marks tricky to pin down, and over 7f at Roscommon draw and track position can matter. It’s the sort of race where recent promise and a workable weight may count for more than flashy reputation.
Top Selections
1. Substance – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 06-4 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 63
Substance makes plenty of appeal after his seasonal return, when finishing fourth and shaping as though this 7f handicap trip would suit him well. That was his first outing since two juvenile runs and it suggested there is more to come now he has a bit of experience behind him. A mark of 66 looks workable for a Joseph O’Brien runner in this grade, and his Topspeed figure stacks up well against plenty of these. Drawn in 2, he should be able to get a handy position without fuss. At 9/2 he looks the percentage call in a race where some of the others may already be showing their hand. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Elly Bay – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Mulligan | Trainer: Jack W Davison | Form: 3949-6 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 75
Elly Bay is the each-way play at the prices. The bare form of her comeback sixth does not scream winner, but she is better judged on some useful juvenile efforts and her Topspeed of 75 is one of the standout figures in the field. She has enough class to be competitive in a race like this if building from that reappearance, and the 7f on good ground should be absolutely fine. The slight concern is the draw in 11, but if she can slot in and get cover early she has the ability to travel into this strongly. In a race lacking certainty, 10/1 makes her a very fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Substance is the win bet, chiefly because his comeback run hinted at a fair bit more to come and his mark still looks lenient. Elly Bay is the each-way option at double-figure odds, with her stronger speed figure making her interesting if stepping forward from her return. Clonbun and One Cool Bear look the main dangers in a competitive little handicap.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Point | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Espritroyale | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Love Orchid | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Clonbun | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Substance | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Lumiere Des Etoile | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Elly Bay | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunrise Angel | 17/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| One Cool Bear | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Alandownunder | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Fortuity | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gimme Energy | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
19:23 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race (Smullen Series)
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a compact six-runner contest but it doesn’t lack depth, with a couple of last-time-out winners meeting horses who already bring the stronger figures to the table. Nil Bua Gan Dua sets the standard on a mark of 96 and looks the solid yardstick after a respectable reappearance third, while Sir Benji arrives unbeaten and posted the best Topspeed number in the field when making a winning start. Dial Me In is another with upside for Joseph O’Brien, though he was only fourth on his return and may need to step forward again. Rebel Ascendant also won on debut and could improve, but this looks a race where proven substance over this sort of trip may count for plenty. Small field, but not a simple one.
Top Selections
1. Nil Bua Gan Dua – 7/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 435-3 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 90
He’s the percentage call. Nil Bua Gan Dua has the best official rating in the line-up and his return to action when third suggested he’d come forward for it rather than the opposite. That piece of form, allied to a 90 Topspeed figure, gives him the most convincing body of work in a race where a few still have to prove themselves beyond one promising effort. Joseph O’Brien’s runners in these types of races are usually well placed, and Dylan Browne McMonagle is an uncomplicated booking for a horse who should be able to sit handy from stall 2. At 7/4 he isn’t stealing money, but he is the one with the strongest claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Dial Me In – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 14-4 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 86
For the each-way angle, Dial Me In makes more appeal than the shorter-priced alternatives because he still has room to progress and his figures put him right in the mix. He won as a juvenile, returned with a respectable fourth, and the move into this 1m2f contest could easily help him settle and finish stronger. A mark of 92 is not far off the principals, and Declan McDonogh is the sort to get a neat tune from one drawn in the middle. In a six-runner race with two places on offer, 9/2 looks fair enough if you think he can take a step forward from his comeback.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nil Bua Gan Dua is the win play because he brings the best overall profile and looks the safest option in a race full of lightly raced types. Dial Me In is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with the expectation that he improves for his reappearance and this extra yardage. Sir Benji is the obvious danger after a smart debut success, while Rebel Ascendant is another who could easily outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial Me In | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Rebel Ascendant | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Benji | 3/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Elzaam Express | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Marjorie Daw | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Nil Bua Gan Dua | 6/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Paddy Power) |
19:53 – Paddy Woods Memorial Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a proper apprentice handicap puzzle with 18 runners, plenty of exposed stayers and a few who still have a bit of upside at the trip. Stepdance arrives on the back of a hat-trick and is the obvious one to start with despite the layoff, while Kakori is with the right yard to improve for this sort of test if seeing it out better than he has lately. Radar Ahead comes here in fair nick after a solid recent third, Doctor Grace has been knocking on the door, and Forlio is another with enough recent form to get involved. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is a competitive betting heat where pace, a clear passage and whether one of the less exposed types truly stays 1m4f will decide it.
Top Selections
1. Stepdance – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Adam Grant | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 5/111- | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 54
He is the one with the most compelling profile in the race. Three wins on the spin before going absent tells you he had found his level in a hurry, and an opening mark of 78 does not look harsh for a 6yo who was clearly thriving when last seen. Henry De Bromhead runs two, but this looks the more obvious candidate, and Adam Grant gets him in here with a very workable 132lb. In a race full of runners who have had plenty of chances, Stepdance at 9/2 appeals as the progressive one who may still be ahead of the handicapper if returning in the same mood. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Radar Ahead – 11/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey | Trainer: T G McCourt | Form: 364-03 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 22
He makes plenty of each-way sense in a race where solid recent form counts for a lot. That latest third suggested he is coming to the boil again, and his profile is much more reliable than several of these at similar prices. The wide draw in 14 is not ideal around here, but over 1m4f there is time to sort that out if he breaks cleanly and gets cover. Off 76 he is not obviously thrown in, yet he is consistent enough to think he can run his race and hit the frame. At 11/2, with four places on offer, he looks a sensible each-way play rather than a wild swing.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Stepdance is the win play because he is the one open to more progress and his three-timer gives him the strongest upside angle in the field. Radar Ahead is the safer each-way punt given his recent third and generally dependable profile. Main dangers are Kakori if Joseph O’Brien ekes out improvement at this trip, plus Doctor Grace and Forlio, who both have enough recent form to threaten.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Honour | 40/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Radar Ahead | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Daboya | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bobby Kirova | 40/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Master Sydney | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Kakori | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Robot Rock | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Doctor Grace | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| God Of Thunder | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Parish Express | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| El Regalo | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Forlio | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Makaiah | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Stepdance | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Churchwarden | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Miners Cabin | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| If Dora Could | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Daboya |
20:23 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Selective watering) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep maiden for the grade and, on paper at least, the market should have the answer between a handful with solid placed form and a long tail of exposed outsiders. Harana brings the most obvious upside after finishing second on debut and she’s with Dermot Weld, which always catches the eye in this sort of fillies’ maiden. Duvessa is entitled to come on a bundle for her return and Joseph O’Brien’s filly is a major player, while Marazion has the strongest body of form and sets a fair standard if ready after a break. Carmel’s Phoenix has also shown enough to be competitive, but plenty of the rest look up against it on ratings and bare form. Tricky enough if one of the unexposed types improves sharply, but still a race where the principals stand out.
Top Selections
1. Harana – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 2- | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 69
Harana is the one I want to be with. A debut second is often the right starting point in a race like this, and the fact she achieved an 85 rating from just that single start tells you it was no ordinary maiden effort. She’s had time since, steps into 1m4f, and everything about the profile suggests there should be more to come now that experience is under her belt. Colin Keane riding for Dermot Weld in a fillies’ maiden at Roscommon is hardly a combination to ignore either. At 9/4 she isn’t missed, but she still looks the most likely winner if progressing as expected. Bet: WIN
2. Marazion – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 33437- | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 81
Marazion is the each-way angle because she brings the best established form into the race and, unlike many of these, has repeatedly shown she can hold her own in maiden company. Her 93 rating is the standout figure in the field and that Topspeed mark of 81 also says she has already run to a level good enough to make the frame here. The slight concern is whether she has more improvement in her after five starts, but in a race lacking depth that proven standard is a major asset. Available at 11/2, she looks a sensible each-way punt and may well give the favourite most to think about. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Harana is the win play because she has the most obvious scope and comes from the right yard for this type of contest. Marazion is the each-way option on her solid, reliable form and strong ratings. Duvessa is the obvious danger if improving from her comeback, while Carmel’s Phoenix also has enough ability to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rojo Vivo | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Duvessa | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Enchanted Lady | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Harana | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Hope N Pray | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Marazion | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Massarat | 80/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Tasmanian Girl | 100/1 | 110/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tears I Nevercried | 66/1 | 110/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Think About It | 50/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
Roscommon Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls | 5 | 3 | 60% | 60% |
| Mullacash Buzz | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| River Derwent | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Manhattan Dandy | 10 | 1 | 10% | 50% |
| Forlio | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica O’Gorman | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Joseph Harnett | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Declan McDonogh | 67 | 14 | 20.9% | 35.82% |
| Donagh O’Connor | 24 | 4 | 16.67% | 29.17% |
| Sam Coen | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Roscommon:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 21 | 10 | 47.62% | 71.43% |
| John J Nallen | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 77.78% |
| Daniel McLoughlin | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| J G Coogan | 18 | 4 | 22.22% | 27.78% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 78 | 16 | 20.51% | 56.41% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Roscommon racing tips for Monday 11th May 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Roscommon today?
The first race at Roscommon on Monday 11th May 2026 goes off at 16:53, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Roscommon today?
The going at Roscommon is reported as GOOD (Selective watering).
How many races are at Roscommon today?
There are 8 races on the card at Roscommon today, running from 16:53 through to 20:23.
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