Our Roscommon racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 4th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:25 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Kilashee boasts a 25% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Tom Kelly has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Barry Connell’s yard sends out runners with a 46.15% 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% | 52.63% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 17 | 0 | 0% | 47.06% |
17:25 – Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle on Saturday, August 29th Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This looks a typically deep Roscommon maiden hurdle, with numbers on the page but a fairly obvious starting point. Tumbling In sets the standard on recent placed form and on the figures, while Cool Native and Minella Moon Shine look the most credible dangers from those with established hurdle form. Carrigane and Star Cave are interesting after promising debut efforts in this sphere, and Goodmancon has bits and pieces of form that give him a shout if he stands up. Even so, this doesn’t strike me as an especially strong maiden for the grade; it’s more a race where a solid, straightforward type should get the job done. If Tumbling In runs to his mark, the rest may be playing for places.
Top Selections
1. Tumbling In – 6/5 with Bet365
Jockey: G B Noonan | Trainer: E McNamara | Form: 43-33 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 113
He’s the one with the clearest and strongest hurdle profile in the line-up. Those back-to-back third-place finishes after the break tell you he’s knocking firmly on the door, and a mark of 124 leaves him clear on official figures. The topspeed number backs that up too, which is often a useful guide in these ordinary-to-fair maiden hurdles. He stays, handles decent ground, and doesn’t need much imagination to see him improving again over 2m4f. At 6/5 he isn’t hiding, but this is one of those races where the obvious answer may simply be the right one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Carrigane – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Donncha Duggan | Form: 4 | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Carrigane makes plenty of appeal after shaping nicely when fourth on hurdle debut. In a race where several have already had chances and exposed their limitations, I’d rather side with one who may still have a chunk of progress in him. He’s a six-year-old, so not obviously unexposed in age terms, but that first run over timber at least suggested he can make a maiden hurdle of this nature. The market has him among the more interesting outsiders at 8/1, and in a 19-runner field with three places that looks a fair each-way punt against some shorter-priced rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tumbling In is the win bet and the one to keep things simple with, because he brings the best recent form and the best rating into the race. Carrigane is the each-way alternative at a more workable price in a big field. Cool Native and Minella Moon Shine are the obvious dangers, while Seven Towers has enough form to get involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Common | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Casper Charlie | 16/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Coral Reid | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Goodmancon | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Installment | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Moon Shine | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Rodeo Joe | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Ruled By The Sun | 80/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Seven Towers | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Cool Native | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Maple Mornin | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Cave | 12/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Tumbling In | 6/5 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 1/1 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Xquise | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Carrigane | 8/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Kalico Leader | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Siege Of Milan | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Seven Towers |
18:00 – James Lohan Engineering Excellence Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 1m 7f | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This is a deep enough maiden hurdle for Roscommon, with a few obvious ones near the top of the market and plenty of lesser lights making up the numbers. Chantilly Wings brings the strongest hurdles profile on bare figures after her recent second, while Clay Pigeons is the interesting one from Closutton after winning a bumper and shaping like a useful prospect. Minella Hollow has a solid rating and doesn’t need to improve much to be in the mix again, and Whoyougonnacall has the sort of consistent placed form that makes him dangerous if the principals fluff their lines. The presence of unexposed types like Direct Approach adds a layer of intrigue, but this still looks a race where proven hurdles ability and tactical sharpness over this sharp trip should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Chantilly Wings – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Carl Millar | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 4345-2 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 100
She sets a fair standard in this company and, unlike a few of these, there is no guesswork involved about whether she can handle a proper maiden hurdle. That rating of 120 is the best on offer, and her recent second suggests she remains in good nick rather than going the wrong way after a busy spell. Around Roscommon, where races can develop quickly, that experience matters. Carl Millar knows how to deliver one late, and if Chantilly Wings gets a decent tow into it she looks the one they all have to beat. At 11/4, she is short enough, but still the most solid option in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Direct Approach – 11/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 9-63 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 82
There’s a bit more upside here than the price implies. Direct Approach has quietly started to put things together, and that latest third was his best effort yet over hurdles. He’s a 4yo getting weight from the older horses, and in a race where some of the exposed contenders may have reached their ceiling, that makes him appealing as an each-way punt. Jack Kennedy is an eye-catching booking at this level and Gordon Elliott’s runners in these maiden hurdles are never easily dismissed. He still has to find a little on the figures with the favourite, but 11/1 looks fair compensation for a horse who may not be done progressing just yet. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chantilly Wings is the percentage call for the win bet given her proven level and the best rating in the race. For an each-way angle, Direct Approach makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced rivals because he still has scope and gets weight. Clay Pigeons is the obvious danger if the Mullins runner takes a step forward over hurdles, while Minella Hollow also has claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Pigeons | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Minella Hollow | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Earthwatch | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| William F Browne | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Haughty | 125/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 125/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Captain Hanley | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Chantilly Wings | 11/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Kilmond Knight | 125/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 150/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Le Roi Arthur | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Saviour Blu | 125/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 125/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Whoyougonnacall | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Direct Approach | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Glenmore Graduate | 125/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 150/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Leva Deva | 125/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 150/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Prophetess Miriam | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Speisialta | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Ataboymiley | 28/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| John Gun | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Goeasyonme | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Clay Pigeons |
18:30 – DNG Ivan Connaughton Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap hurdle with depth, and it looks the sort of race where recent momentum counts for plenty. Sound Judgement arrives off a win and is an obvious starting point for Gordon Elliott, while Knocknagoran Lady has done nothing wrong in landing her last two and still looks on the upgrade. Mr Dibbs and She’ll Be Kept also come here after scoring, so there are no shortage of in-form contenders. The flip side is that several of these are exposed stayers, and in a 19-runner field over 2m7f you need more than just a workable mark. Stamina, tactical position and a clean round will decide plenty. It is competitive, but not impossible to solve, with the progressive types making much more appeal than the old guard.
Top Selections
1. Knocknagoran Lady – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: Cian Hughes | Form: 83-611 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 96
She is the one I want to be with. Knocknagoran Lady has won her last two, comes here carrying only 155, and still looks like a mare going the right way rather than one who has hit her ceiling. A mark of 111 does not look beyond her at all given the authority of those recent wins, and in a race full of exposed stayers that progressive profile stands out. Daniel King keeps the partnership simple and effective, and at 7/2 she is not exactly hidden from the market, but she still makes plenty of appeal because there may be a bit more to come now stepping into a deeper staying handicap. Bet: WIN
2. Mr Dibbs – 9/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Eoin Staples | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 062P-1 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 67
Mr Dibbs makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race paying five places. Gavin Cromwell’s runner returned from a break with a win last time, and that form line suggests he is in good enough heart to cope with a 5lb higher mark. His profile is not as sexy as the younger improvers lower down the weights, but he is a solid stayer and this looks the sort of test that should suit. Eoin Staples knows how to deliver one late in these big-field handicaps, and 9/1 looks fair enough for a horse arriving on the back of a confidence-boosting success. He does not need to improve bundles to get involved again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Knocknagoran Lady is the win play because she is progressive, well weighted and comes here in the right groove. Mr Dibbs is the each-way punt at a workable price in a race with five places on offer. The obvious danger is Sound Judgement, who is hard to knock after winning last time, while She’ll Be Kept and Smackwater Jack also have enough recent form to make this no gimme.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born Bright | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mephisto | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Kalanisi Flash | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Sound Judgement | 10/3 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Starzov | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mavetherave | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Priory Park | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Charlie | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Itsaworkinmaniam | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Dibbs | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Glitz And Glamour | 14/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sallap | 7/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Knocknagoran Lady | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Wild Mandate | 10/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 9/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Smackwater Jack | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Its Not Over Yet | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Sound Judgement |
19:00 – J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Chase
Race Details: 2m | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary beginners’ chase on paper, but it is still a race with a clear shape to it. Hashtag Pretender sets the standard on ratings and was travelling well enough before falling on his latest start, so he is the obvious starting point. Impero has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, while Killeemore Lad also arrives with a similar profile after a fall last time when not out of things. Behind that trio, the likes of Piccolo Player and Orkneys Jack have bits and pieces of form but need to step forward. In a seven-runner field where mistakes can easily decide matters, this feels more about who jumps cleanly than a deep contest packed with upside.
Top Selections
1. Hashtag Pretender – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Flanagan | Trainer: Barry Connell | Form: 3/23-F | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 82
He is the one with the most persuasive credentials and, in truth, he will not need to be anything special to win this if putting in a clean round. A mark of 123 gives him a definite edge in this field and that recent fall is not enough to put me off, especially in a beginners’ chase where these things happen. Sean Flanagan is a positive booking and Barry Connell’s runners are rarely lacking in organisation. At 6/4 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still looks the most likely winner if his jumping holds together over this sharp 2m. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Killeemore Lad – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 4822/F | Rating: 117 | Topspeed:
There is enough substance to his recent profile to make him interesting as the each-way alternative. He had been running consistently well before that latest fall, and a rating of 117 leaves him with solid place claims in a race where only a handful look realistic contenders. He does not have the same ceiling as the favourite, but he has shown enough to suggest this sort of beginners’ chase is within reach if the market leader underperforms. At 10/3, he is short enough for an each-way play in a seven-runner race with only two places, but he still makes more appeal than the rest for those wanting cover against the obvious one.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hashtag Pretender is the win play and makes the most sense on the ratings and overall profile. For an each-way punt, Killeemore Lad is the one to side with, as his earlier consistency gives him a decent chance of hitting the first two. Impero is the obvious danger after a string of respectable efforts, but he is becoming a little expensive to follow.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashtag Pretender | 6/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Impero | 3/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Killeemore Lad | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Orkneys Jack | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Piccolo Player | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Silent Selector | 12/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Swing Time | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Hashtag Pretender |
19:30 – Kepak Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 5f | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This is a properly competitive handicap chase with 19 declared, the sort of Roscommon contest where solid jumping and a bit of tactical patience usually matter as much as raw ability. Ladies Well arrives on the back of a win and is an obvious starting point, while Island McCoo, Dunany Point and Run For The Border all bring recent enough form that gives them major respect. Not So Serious is interesting after getting his head in front last time, though that came after a sequence of non-completions and he now has to prove it was no fluke. There are a few lurkers lower down the weights, but plenty of these come with questions attached. It looks a tricky puzzle rather than a deep race, and I’d rather side with runners who are at least arriving here in some sort of nick.
Top Selections
1. Dunany Point – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieren Buckley | Trainer: Conor David Maxwell | Form: 89-0P3 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 91
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many are bombproof. That latest third was a step back in the right direction after a couple of laboured efforts, and his mark of 102 looks workable in this grade if he can build on it. The key thing with Dunany Point is that he has enough pace for this sort of trip and his better efforts suggest good to yielding ground won’t inconvenience him. Kieren Buckley knows the horse well enough and, in a field full of patchy profiles, a relatively uncomplicated recent run counts for plenty. Available at 6/1, he looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Run For The Border – 15/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 157-32 | Rating: | Topspeed:
He has top weight to contend with, which is never ideal in a race of this nature, but his recent profile is still attractive. The form figures suggest he has come back in good heart, and that latest second says he’s knocking firmly on the door. John Patrick Ryan’s runner looks the type to give you a run for your money if coping with this burden, and his consistency is more appealing than some of the shorter-priced alternatives. At 15/2 he shapes as the each-way value, especially with five places on offer in such a big field. He doesn’t need much imagination to see him travelling strongly into the race and sticking on. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dunany Point is the win play at around 6/1 because he looks fairly treated and arrives off a run that hinted at a return to form. Run For The Border is the each-way punt at 15/2, with his recent consistency making him an obvious place contender despite top weight. Ladies Well is the danger if backing up that latest win, while Island McCoo also has enough form to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Noise | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaoithe Glory | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Jouster | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Island McCoo | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladies Well | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Another Challenge | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Dunany Point | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Doyen Wolf | 17/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Firstupbestdressed | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballyredinkingston | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Tantrum Boy | 15/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 12/1 | 11/2 | 12/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Rideau Canal | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Johnny M | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Max Time | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Run For The Border | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Not So Serious | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
20:00 – Campbell’s Bar Ballinlough Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m 1f | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This is the sort of big-field summer handicap chase that can make fools of plenty, and there are a few with perfectly respectable claims. Il Silenzio is the obvious starting point after a win and a solid return effort, while One Way Traffic arrives off a runner-up finish and looks sure to be popular. Oogum Boogum has been knocking around in decent nick from a workable mark, and Kilkee Bay also comes here in form for a yard doubly represented. The younger legs of Thewaybackhome are interesting too, especially if improving again over this trip. Even so, it is not a deep race full of unexposed lurkers; it looks more a matter of which exposed handicapper gets the run of things and sees out the 3m1f best.
Top Selections
1. Il Silenzio – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor Smithers | Trainer: Martin Brassil | Form: /3P1-4 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 85
Il Silenzio makes plenty of appeal in a race where several of these have had their chances. He got his head back in front before the break and his latest fourth suggested he has returned in good enough order to strike again from a mark of 104. That rating sets a fair standard in this company, and his profile over staying trips is stronger than many of these flaky rivals. Conor Smithers is a positive booking and Brassil’s horses usually know their job in races like this. At 11/4 he is hardly a secret, but he is the one with the fewest holes in his case. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Oogum Boogum – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Carl Millar | Trainer: David Kenneth Budds | Form: -13238 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 82
Oogum Boogum looks the each-way value in a race where plenty are either badly out of form or vulnerable under higher weights. His recent form figures are solid enough without being flashy, and that is often the right shape for these competitive staying handicaps. He has been running from around this level consistently, and a mark of 99 leaves him nicely treated if he can reproduce his better efforts. Carl Millar takes over and the horse has the look of one who should be well suited by a proper stamina test around Roscommon. At 13/2, he appeals as the percentage play for the frame with a live chance of more. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Il Silenzio is the win play because he brings the strongest recent form and the most convincing overall profile for this trip. Oogum Boogum is the each-way punt at a fairer price in a 19-runner race with five places on offer. One Way Traffic and Thewaybackhome look the main dangers if building on their latest placed efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Moonshine | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Decimation | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilkee Bay | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| One Way Traffic | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Il Silenzio | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Sampoet | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Difficult Decision | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| John Storey | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballagh Star | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Master | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Made U Look | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Oogum Boogum | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Kilashee | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Written In My Soul | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Kate | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Deal Again | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Like This | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| True Harmony | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Thewaybackhome | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Il Silenzio |
| Ratings Hub | Il Silenzio |
20:30 – Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
Race Details: 1m 7f | | Going: Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD | | jumps
This looks a typically messy late-summer Roscommon bumper: plenty of unexposed 4yos, a handful with bits of form, and no shortage of guesswork around the debutants. The safest pieces of evidence belong to Mountain Sky, who has already shown he can be competitive in this sphere, while Iron Sword also enters calculations after a fair introduction and strong market support. Mr Enigma has the benefit of a placed effort, and Inishtearaght wasn’t disgraced on debut either, but neither arrives bombproof. Then there are the unknowns such as Lola O C, Rocky Alfonso and Lonelyharbourwall, all prominent enough in the market to suggest expectation. It’s not a deep race on paper, but it is a tricky puzzle because the newcomers could easily shift the balance.
Top Selections
1. Mountain Sky – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Finian Maguire | Trainer: Gerard Edmund O’Leary | Form: 52 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 69
Mountain Sky sets the standard on what we actually know. He stepped forward from his debut fifth to finish second last time, and that 106 rating is the best on offer among those with established form. In a race full of guesswork, that counts for plenty. He looks the sort who has learned his job quickly, and this 1m7f should be absolutely fine judged on how he shaped. At 6/1, he appeals as the percentage call rather than a sexy one, but there’s nothing wrong with siding with the solid option in a bumper like this. He holds strong claims if reproducing that latest effort. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mr Enigma – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr D McGill | Trainer: Conor David Maxwell | Form: 3 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 62
Mr Enigma makes some each-way appeal because he has already shown he can get involved at the business end, and in a 17-runner bumper that is no small thing. A debut third gives him a platform, and while his figures don’t scream star quality, they do suggest he’s capable of being competitive again if building on that first run. He doesn’t need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, whereas several of these still have everything to prove under race conditions. Available at 15/2, he looks a sensible each-way punt in a contest where plenty will be learning on the job and some of the shorter ones are relying on reputation. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mountain Sky is the win play on the strength of the most convincing form in the field and the highest published rating. For an each-way alternative, Mr Enigma has the right profile for a big-field bumper after already making the frame. The obvious dangers are Lola O C and Rocky Alfonso, who are respected in the market despite bringing no public form to the table.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kickham | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Georges Park | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidden Empire | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Hot Rock Harry | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Inishtearaght | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Iron Sword | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Lonelyharbourwall | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Mountain Sky | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Enigma | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Rocky Alfonso | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Teddy Jones | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Throwmedownsomthin | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Wee Fallon | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Lola O C | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| She Means Business | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Kippersandcustard | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Roscommon Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilashee | 4 | 1 | 25% | 100% |
| Its Not Over Yet | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Jouster | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| Max Time | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| William F Browne | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kelly | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Paddy Cody | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Mr A P Ryan | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
| Ethan O’Sullivan | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Ian Power | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Roscommon:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Connell | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 69.23% |
| W P Mullins | 139 | 37 | 26.62% | 62.59% |
| John J Nallen | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 88 | 19 | 21.59% | 54.55% |
| Ray Hackett | 15 | 3 | 20% | 20% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Roscommon racing tips for Tuesday 4th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Tuesday 4th August 2026 goes off at 17:25, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Roscommon today?
The going at Roscommon is reported as Chase course – GOOD TO YIELDING; Hurdle course – GOOD.
How many races are at Roscommon today?
There are 7 races on the card at Roscommon today, running from 17:25 through to 20:30.
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