13:00 Roscommon

Plenty of interest here as regards the first-season sires. Marcel has Helvic Princess and Creative Mojo in the mix, whilst we have Belardo (Samba King), Awtaad (Ebeko) and Estidhkaar (Dark Street) also represented. A one Euro level stake on all of Jim Bolger's runners last season returned an impressive 24.62 profit, but up to the weekend anyway, the many followers of the Coolcullen outfit are behind with their June investments. Home-bred Bolger hope LUNAR SPACE (nicely in after going through the sales ring for 5k), will surely be there or thereabouts after an encouraging beginning in a Curragh sprint recently. The cheekpieces sported then by the chestnut, are on again. You'd imagine with experience under his belt LUNAR SPACE will be smart away from his near rail-side draw in three. With this seven furlong trip promising to suit, the selection could be difficult to keep tabs on.
Prediction : 1st Lunar Space 2nd Samba King 3rd Helvic Princess

13:30 Roscommon

Johnny Murtagh's horses can do little wrong at present and Laggata will justifiably be the choice of many after a promising debut. However, back in trip from the outside draw in 15, this one is reluctantly passed over. Shane Foley is on Rocket Science ahead of the other Jessica Harrington representative, Maud Gonne Spirit, and the Fastnet Rock filly can certainly take a hand in the finish. Eldama and Zenya have recently scored for the Aga Khan, Dermot Weld and Oisin Orr combination. BARANIYA looks good for them here, seeming sure to progress from her sole outing at two. Abeona will likely leave her last piece of form behind, but she'll certainly need to.
Prediction : 1st Baraniya 2nd Laggata 3rd Maud Gonne Spirit

14:00 Roscommon

Paddy Twomey and Billy Lee combined for a nice success at this venue a week ago with Strongbowe. The likes of Moll and Sunday Sweet have also put Twomey and Lee's names up in lights since the return to action. Perhaps MOORE STREET WISE can make a winning debut for the Golden, County Tipperary outfit now. Lee is sure to be looking forward to throwing his leg across this three-year-old, a half-brother to Group One heroine Skitter Scatter, who had a Guineas entry at one stage but he's reportedly the type that might need further in time. Word has it that the son of More Than Ready is talented, and the expectation is that he can do well this summer. Frank Arthur is declared to turn out quickly after a narrow defeat at Gowran on Friday evening. He's obviously a huge player. The market will hopefully guide with regard to some of the rest of them.
Prediction : 1st Moore Street Wise 2nd Frank Arthur 3rd Mostaqqer

14:30 Roscommon

SECRET WIZARD has won more races than any of his rivals with five successes to his name, and he might be able to defy top-weight. Charlie O'Dwyer's mount continues to slide down the ratings and the apprentice's 10lb allowance is a further boon to the selection's chances. He took a bit of rousting along at Leopardstown last time on his first outing since March, and his finishing position of eleventh may not be as bad as it sounds. He certainly kept plugging away in the straight and the outing should have served to sharpen him up for this assignment, back a couple of furlongs in distance. All told many of these are worthy of consideration. The likes of Highway To Heaven, Overheer and Loudest Whisper will be on plenty of shortlists.
Prediction : 1st Secret Wizard 2nd Highway To Heaven 3rd Overheer

15:00 Roscommon

Gordon Elliott's striking silks get an airing here as Declan McDonogh takes the spin on Cullentra House representative Crackaway. The Whipper gelding is equipped with first-time blinkers on his initial outing for the yard and it'll be interesting to see how he moves in the market. County Mayo trainer Fergal Birrane was enjoying quite a good time of it when Sir Danilo gave him his last winner, in March 2018. It's been a fruitless run for him since but one of his two here, Bar Room Bore or Roman Warrior could make an impression. Elsewhere, New Vocation and Lady Of Luxury have plenty to recommend them. The obvious way to go though, is WILDERNESS, after her win at Gowran on Friday night. A mare in form like her is never easy to go against.
Prediction : 1st Wilderness 2nd Crackaway 3rd Bar Room Bore

15:30 Roscommon

Many were surprised when a photo finish went against DAZZLING DARREN over the course and distance on June 15th. He was nosed out of it by the heavily backed and unexposed Alexei Vronsky on that occasion. Prolific on artificial surfaces before that, the selection might come on for the run, his first since February. A 5lb higher mark might not stop the three-year-old from getting back in the winning groove. Little Brother was eye-catching in third that evening, and he can make an even bigger impression if keeping a straighter course. Headgear is left off now. Divine Celt is another with plenty going for her, including the presence of Colin Keane on her back. With potential 'dark horses' dotted all over the place, reference to market movements could be all important.
Prediction : 1st Dazzling Darren 2nd Little Brother 3rd Divine Celt

16:00 Roscommon

It may be appropriate that BIGBADANDBEAUTIFUL would have her first start since February, and her initial outing outside of bumper company. Royal Ascot has had us all glued to the television lately, and she might well grace the turf there some day as Jamie Codd views her as one with that much potential. Three times successful against Irish National Hunt Flat race opposition, the six-year-old Big Bad Bob mare is asked a question back at this ten furlong trip.The suspicion is that she'll prove up to the task. Among the others to keep in mind are Cafe Con Leche, Midnight Sunshine, Noble Music and Roving Mission.
Prediction : 1st Bigbadandbeautiful 2nd Cafe Con Leche 3rd Midnight Sunshine

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