Our Roscommon racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Monday 18th May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:50 and runs through to 20:20, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Out On Friday boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Terry Casey has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 45.45% 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 | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 61.11% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 16 | 1 | 6.25% | 56.25% |
16:50 – Roscommon Claiming Maiden
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep claiming maiden, but it is an interesting one because the market principals all bring slightly different questions. Mo Anam Chara heads in as the one with the most obvious piece of form after finishing second before failing to fire on return, while Star Of Beauty has the strongest established figures in the field and drops into a more realistic assignment. Cosmic Funk is another with claims after showing a bit more on his latest start for the Lyons-Keane team. Behind them, the rest need a chunk of improvement or are difficult to warm to on what they’ve shown. In a race where proven ability should count for plenty, I’d rather side with the classier filly than take short odds about a horse coming off a poor run.
Top Selections
1. Star Of Beauty – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 53-650 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 74
Star Of Beauty looks the percentage call in a race lacking depth. Her overall profile is hardly bombproof, but an official mark of 82 and a topspeed of 74 set a fair standard in this company, and she has been contesting stronger maidens than this. The recent duck egg doesn’t read well in isolation, yet this is a notable drop into claiming company and that can make all the difference. W J Lee is a positive booking for a yard that usually places them sensibly when they want to get a result. At 2/1 with Bet365, she isn’t exactly hidden, but she still makes more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals with shakier recent evidence. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Prince Andorra – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Ryan | Trainer: Ms Claire O’Connell | Form: 75 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 13
If you want an each-way swing against the obvious trio, Prince Andorra is the one that makes some appeal at the prices. He has only had two starts, so there is more room for manoeuvre with him than with several exposed rivals, and his rating of 68 gives him at least a platform in what is not an especially strong race. The bare form figures of 7 and 5 don’t scream winner, but they suggest he is learning, and this step into a claimer could easily bring him into the argument. James Ryan knows how to deliver one late in these lesser-grade events, and 12/1 with Bet365 looks fair for a colt who doesn’t need to improve a huge amount to hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Star Of Beauty is the win bet on the basis that her established level of form should be enough if this drop in grade has the desired effect. For an each-way punt, Prince Andorra looks the value in a race where plenty have already shown their limitations. Mo Anam Chara is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Cosmic Funk is respected from a powerful stable.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Andorra | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Due In June | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Star Of Beauty | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Funk | 5/2 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Mo Anam Chara | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Fay Og | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Schoolyard Days | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Six Wings | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Monamie | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Queen Of Newark | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
17:20 – Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a fairly informative 2yo maiden rather than a messy guessing game, with the market understandably centred on the experienced Arizona Raider and two powerful yards represented by Glenade and Seaxburh. Arizona Raider has the standout public form after two runs and already sets a decent standard on figures, but seven furlongs asks a slightly different question and he won’t get this all his own way. Glenade comes from the Paddy Twomey operation, which rarely wastes bullets in these races, while Seaxburh has the Joseph O’Brien angle and could easily know her job first time. The rest need to step up sharply or be above average newcomers, though Sea Of Rain and Penny Benjamin are not impossible in a race where the debutants command respect.
Top Selections
1. Arizona Raider – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Wesley Joyce | Trainer: Michael Mulvany | Form: 53 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 39
He’s the obvious one, but not for lazy reasons. Arizona Raider has already shown enough in two starts to make him the one they all have to beat, and that 90 rating gives him a clear edge on what has actually been achieved on the track. His latest third suggested he is learning quickly, and this extra furlong could bring out a bit more if he settles and sees it out strongly. Wesley Joyce knows him now, and in a race where several of the dangers are unraced, the proven form is a major asset. At 13/8 with Bet365, he is short enough, but still the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Glenade – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want to take on the favourite, Glenade is the one with the right profile to do it. Paddy Twomey is not in the habit of sending juveniles out undercooked for the sake of experience, and W J Lee is an eye-catching booking in a race of this type. The market has him prominent for good reason, and while he lacks the match practice of Arizona Raider, this stable’s newcomers are often ready to make a bold first statement. In an eight-runner field, the each-way angle makes plenty of appeal at 3/1 with Bet365, especially if the principals behind the favourite don’t all fire on debut.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Arizona Raider is the sensible win play because he brings the best established form and sets the standard on ratings. Glenade is the each-way alternative for those looking to oppose the favourite with a well-bred, likely prepared newcomer from a top yard. Seaxburh is the obvious danger and any strong market move for her would be worth respecting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenade | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cochise County | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Dominic Street | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Seaxburh | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Arizona Raider | 13/8 | 7/5 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Magma Law | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Penny Benjamin | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Rain | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
17:50 – Knockcroghery Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a typically messy Roscommon handicap: plenty in with chances, plenty with questions, and a draw-and-pace angle that could matter in a full field of 18 over 7f. Bella Colombia arrives in solid nick and looks the obvious starting point after a string of competitive efforts, while Irish Rumour has the best Topspeed figure in the line-up and is dangerously well treated if ready enough on return. Royal Impact has been running well without looking bombproof, and Zabriskie Point is another who keeps edging into the argument in this grade. Queen Aethelflaed is not out of it either from a low draw. It is not a deep race full of lurking improvers, but it is a tricky puzzle with several exposed handicappers capable of taking turns.
Top Selections
1. Bella Colombia – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: -26713 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 55
Bella Colombia makes plenty of appeal in a race where a lot of these arrive with caveats. She has been running consistently, got her head in front two starts back and backed that up with a solid third last time, so at least you know exactly where you stand. A mark of 70 still looks workable and McCreery runners in these ordinary handicaps are usually placed to be competitive rather than making up the numbers. W J Lee is an eye-catching booking and stall 8 is perfectly serviceable in a race where you do not want to be marooned. Available at 6/1, she looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Queen Aethelflaed – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 0132-8 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 45
Queen Aethelflaed is the each-way play because her profile gives her a better chance than the market may be allowing for. Her form before the break was solid for this level, with a win and two other strong efforts in handicaps, and that comeback eighth does not put me off too much if she was entitled to need it. She is now off 69, gets in with a handy weight, and the low draw in 4 could be a real asset if she can hold a position early. At 17/2 with four places on offer, she makes plenty of sense as an each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bella Colombia is the win bet because she brings the most reliable recent form into a race full of ifs and buts. Queen Aethelflaed appeals as the each-way option from a handy draw off a fair mark. Irish Rumour is the obvious danger if returning ready, while Royal Impact and Zabriskie Point are also credible players in a wide-open handicap.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercurial | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Free Solo | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Thrifty Of Digby | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Impact | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Go Out | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Famed Again | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Lohengrin | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Blue Anthem | 25/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 35/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Queen Aethelflaed | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Bella Colombia | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Irish Rumour | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Suerte | 40/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tara Na Ri | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zabriskie Point | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Loingseoir | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Buttermere Ridge | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lust | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
18:20 – Michael Tiger Lyons Memorial Maiden
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper maiden for Roscommon rather than a weak summer throw-in, with a handful of unexposed 3yos bringing solid enough form and plenty of the older brigade looking up against it. Noble Honour and Karrygrant dominate the market for good reason and both have already shown the level of form that should make them hard to keep out of the frame. Changing Lanes shaped with promise on debut and is the sort Joseph O’Brien can move forward sharply, while Huff’N’Puff has run well in better races than this and Gaelic Drills is not dismissed either. It is a race where the principals make obvious appeal, but in a 17-runner field there should still be some each-way room if one of the less exposed types steps forward.
Top Selections
1. Noble Honour – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 2- | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 53
There is not much mystery about why Noble Honour heads the market. She made a very solid start when runner-up on her only outing and that bare form already gives her a big say in this company. A mark of 71 puts her right among the strongest pieces of established form in the field, and she gets in here with just 128, which is a handy edge in a race featuring several older horses carrying lumps more. Harrington and Foley are not a combination to ignore in this sort of maiden, and at 2/1 she looks the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Changing Lanes – 6/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 3 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed:
Changing Lanes is the each-way angle in a race where the obvious pair may dominate the betting. Finishing third on debut in a field of this nature is often a strong platform, especially from a yard that tends to bring them along with racing, and Joseph O’Brien’s horses can improve plenty from first to second start. The mark of 63 leaves him with a bit to find on the top two on paper, but not a mountain, and this step up to 1m2f could unlock a bit more. In a 17-runner maiden, 6/1 makes him a fair each-way punt rather than a token one. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Noble Honour is the straightforward win play on the strength of her debut second and a useful weight pull. For those looking to play each-way in a big field, Changing Lanes makes more appeal than some of the exposed alternatives at around 6/1. Karrygrant is the obvious danger, while Huff’N’Puff and Zelani also have enough about them to get involved if either of the main picks underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe Again | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Galileo Springs | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| African Affair | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Avec Grand Plaisir | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Changing Lanes | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Elzaam Express | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaelic Drills | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Garryowen Green | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Karrygrant | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Solar Jet | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Zelani | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Noble Honour | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Grennanstown Lady | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Matada | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Ryans Hope | 33/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
18:50 – Connolly’s RED MILLS Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a competitive enough middle-distance handicap without being especially deep, and the market has understandably latched onto the pair bringing the clearest recent form. Kilcrea Rock arrives off a solid runner-up effort and looks the percentage call for Joseph O’Brien, while Syzygy has been admirably consistent and is entitled to be in the thick of it again despite a wider draw. Queen Lioness is interesting on her return after a long absence and has the raw ability to play a major role if fully wound up, while Electric Beauty has a useful topspeed figure and could get involved if this is run at an honest gallop. It is a race where current sharpness may prove decisive, and that slightly tilts things towards the proven recent performers.
Top Selections
1. Kilcrea Rock – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 7643-2 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 65
Kilcrea Rock makes plenty of appeal after his comeback second, which suggested he is ready to cash in sooner rather than later. That was a tidy effort from a mark of 83 and this 4yo has the look of one still capable of edging forward at this sort of trip. Dylan Browne McMonagle is a positive booking as ever around here, and Joseph O’Brien’s runner has fewer questions to answer than most of these. Syzygy is an obvious threat, but Kilcrea Rock looks the one with the cleanest profile and 9/4 is fair rather than fancy in a race lacking many unexposed dangers. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Electric Beauty – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Wesley Joyce | Trainer: Michael Mulvany | Form: 012043 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 76
Electric Beauty is the each-way angle at the prices. She is not bombproof, but she has been running often enough to suggest her turn is not far away, and that topspeed figure of 76 stands out in this field. Her latest third was respectable, she is well enough drawn in stall 4, and a mark of 80 gives her room to be competitive if she gets a sensible pace to aim at. Wesley Joyce knows how to deliver one late, and at 17/2 she makes more appeal as a place-based play than a few shorter ones who may already be fully exposed. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kilcrea Rock is the win play on the strength of his recent second and his solid, straightforward profile. For an each-way punt, Electric Beauty looks the value with her strong topspeed figure and workable mark. Syzygy is the obvious danger after a very consistent spell, while Queen Lioness is the lurking threat if fit enough to do herself justice after the absence.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow Me | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Syzygy | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Queen Lioness | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilcrea Rock | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Electric Beauty | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Lahore Da King | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Miss P | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Jeremy | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Robot Rock | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Rising Sky | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Oust | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
19:20 – Abbey Hotel Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper three-year-old handicap rather than a throwaway summer puzzle, and there are a few with solid enough claims now stepping into what should be a fair test at 1m4f. Musashi has been knocking on the door and sets the standard on recent placed efforts, while Femme Beauty arrives on the back of a win and is clearly progressing in the right direction. Wipeawayyourtears is another with a light weight and a recent second that gives him each-way appeal in a 14-runner field. Onyeisi has been expensive to follow but has plenty of consistent form, and Sea Of Dubka is respected after shaping as though this trip would suit. Competitive, certainly, but not impossible to unpick if you side with proven recent handicap form.
Top Selections
1. Musashi – 3/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 000-22 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 71
Musashi is the one with the clearest, most reliable profile coming into this. Those back-to-back runner-up efforts suggest he has found his level in handicaps, and a mark of 74 still looks workable given he posted the best Topspeed figure in the field. Joseph O’Brien’s runners in these middle-distance handicaps always command respect, and Dylan Browne McMonagle is an asset around a track like this where rhythm matters. The step up to 1m4f looks more likely to help than hinder based on how he has been finishing his races, and at 3/1 he is short enough in a deep field but still the one I’d want on side most. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Wipeawayyourtears – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Cleary | Trainer: Michael Butler | Form: 706-2 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 57
Wipeawayyourtears makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. He returned with a much better effort when second last time and did enough there to think this longer trip could bring out a bit more. Carrying just 122, he gets in here with a very handy racing weight for a horse rated 76, and in a race where a few of these are still learning their trade that can make a difference late on. He is not as solid as Musashi, but he has more upside than many of the exposed types and 9/1 feels a fair each-way punt in a race paying three places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Musashi is the percentage call and looks the safest win bet given his recent seconds and strong speed figure. For an each-way angle, Wipeawayyourtears stands out as a lightly raced sort with a nice weight and scope to improve for this trip. Femme Beauty is the obvious danger after her latest win, while Sea Of Dubka also has enough about her to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Musashi | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Admiral Will Brown | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Femme Beauty | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Retro Gal | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Dubka | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Tenacious | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Con | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Onyeisi | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Arizona Star | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Connecteo | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Wipeawayyourtears | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Lilo Pelekai | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
19:50 – Racing Again Here On June 8th Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper Roscommon handicap rather than a penalty kick, with a few in-form types meeting several who are weighted to get involved if rediscovering their best. Obscenity is the obvious starting point after winning last time and still looks on the upgrade over this sort of trip, while Superficial has been threatening to cash in and gets Colin Keane from a good draw. Amplitude shaped better than the bare result on his latest outing and Radar Ahead keeps knocking on the door, so there is no shortage of credible contenders. Lower down, Cooley’s Mist is interesting on figures if ready enough after a break. It is competitive without being deep, and the race should be decided by who sees out the 1m4f strongest off a handy position.
Top Selections
1. Obscenity – 9/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 754-31 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 54
He makes plenty of appeal as the most progressive runner in the field. That latest win suggests he’s beginning to put things together and, for all a 4lb rise asks a new question, this still doesn’t look beyond him if he builds on it. Joseph O’Brien’s horses in these middle-distance handicaps are rarely overfaced, and Dylan Browne McMonagle is the right man to deliver him late if they go a proper gallop. From stall 3 he should get a smooth run into the race, and 9/4 is fair enough in a contest where some of his main rivals look a shade exposed. He is the one they all have to beat. Bet type: Win.
Bet: WIN
2. Amplitude – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: Joseph G Murphy | Form: 1-0493 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 47
Amplitude looks the value play if you want something against the favourite. His latest third was a step back in the right direction and it came off a mark that still gives him room to be competitive in this grade. He has already shown he can win, and the overall profile of a 4yo with lightly raced middle-distance form is more attractive than plenty of these older handicappers who have had their chances. Gary Carroll is a solid booking for a race that may turn tactical, and 13/2 appeals as a workable each-way price in a 12-runner field with four places on offer. He doesn’t need to improve bundles to hit the frame and could easily do better than that. Bet type: Each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Obscenity is the straight win play because he’s the one arriving with momentum and still looks ahead of the assessor. For an each-way punt, Amplitude makes more appeal than some of the shorter alternatives at the prices. Superficial is an obvious danger with Keane booked, while Radar Ahead is another who should run his race again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Obscenity | 7/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 8/5 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| Pavilion End | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Superficial | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Silent Guardian | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Radar Ahead | 15/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| La Dame Blanche | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lily Parr | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Rango | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Out On Friday | 25/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| God Of Thunder | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
20:20 – Roscommon Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper end-of-card handicap puzzle rather than a race to get clever in, with 18 runners lining up and plenty of them arriving with bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak. Prom Queen is the obvious one after winning last time and is completely entitled to head the market, while Deluca Chop has been knocking loudly on the door and looks sure to run his race again. Tassarolo has enough ability to get involved despite top weight, and Cuckaloo Hill shaped well enough on his latest start to suggest he is still on a workable mark. It is not the deepest handicap you will ever see, but it is competitive enough, and in a field this size a smooth passage and a willingness to see out the trip will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Deluca Chop – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Patrick McGettigan | Trainer: S M Duffy | Form: 83-233 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 44
Deluca Chop is the percentage call. He does not come here with the sexy profile of an unexposed improver, but he has been running well, his recent figures are rock-solid, and he looks the sort who will cope with a big-field handicap better than most. Three consecutive placed efforts suggest his turn is near, and from a mark of 63 he is hardly thrown in but equally is not badly treated if reproducing that level again. At 9/2 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than some less reliable rivals around him in the market. If he gets any sort of cover from that wide stall and settles into a rhythm, he holds strong claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cuckaloo Hill – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge | Trainer: M Flannery | Form: 908-04 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 25
Cuckaloo Hill is the each-way angle in a race where plenty have questions to answer. His overall profile is a bit patchy, but that latest fourth was a definite step back in the right direction and hinted that he may be ready to strike if building on it now. He has a handy draw in 4, carries a light enough weight for a horse rated 70, and this sort of staying handicap could suit if ridden positively. The market has him at 9/1 with Bet365, which looks fair in a race paying five places. He is not bombproof by any means, but he is exactly the type worth an each-way punt in this company. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Deluca Chop is the main play on the win side because he brings the most dependable recent form and looks due a race of this nature. Cuckaloo Hill is the each-way alternative at a fair enough price, with the five places a big help. Prom Queen is the obvious danger after her latest win, while Tassarolo and Grey Fable are others capable of getting involved if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington House | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Grey Fable | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Sayidah New Bay | 17/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Miss Australie | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Mapa | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Whosethebestboy | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Al What | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuckaloo Hill | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| If Dora Could | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Jack Major | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Prom Queen | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Edge Of Darkness | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Idomything | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Piatra Neamt | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Deluca Chop | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kartayaz | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Tassarolo | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Church Mountain | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Roscommon Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out On Friday | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Free Solo | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Loingseoir | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Lust | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Church Mountain | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Casey | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Declan McDonogh | 71 | 15 | 21.13% | 36.62% |
| Donagh O’Connor | 26 | 4 | 15.38% | 26.92% |
| Colin Keane | 138 | 20 | 14.49% | 39.86% |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 87 | 12 | 13.79% | 47.13% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Roscommon:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 22 | 10 | 45.45% | 68.18% |
| John J Nallen | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 77.78% |
| Philip M Byrne | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 36.36% |
| Daniel McLoughlin | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Ian Patrick Donoghue | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 30.77% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Roscommon racing tips for Monday 18th 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 18th May 2026 goes off at 16:50, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Roscommon today?
The going at Roscommon is reported as GOOD.
How many races are at Roscommon today?
There are 8 races on the card at Roscommon today, running from 16:50 through to 20:20.
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