Irish racing will continue at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday, 6 July, where an eight-race National Hunt programme will take centre stage, beginning at 4:38 PM and concluding at 8:22 PM. The fixture will feature a varied schedule of maiden, novice, claiming and handicap hurdles before concluding with a mares’ flat race. With prize money ranging from €10,000 to €14,000, the evening’s programme will offer a balanced mix of contests for developing performers and experienced campaigners alike.
Launching the evening’s action, the Knockcroghery Claiming Hurdle will be run at 4:38 PM over 2m 7f 180y for a prize of €10,000. The opening contest will place the emphasis on stamina over the extended distance, with Getaway Charlie, Rocky’s Howya, Tullyveery Lad, and Howdoyalikeherhome expected to feature among the principal runners. A competitive start to the meeting will set the tone for the remainder of the National Hunt programme.
The programme will then gather further momentum with the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle at 5:13 PM. Run over 2m 4f 125y and carrying prize money of €14,000, the contest will provide another opportunity for promising hurdlers to make further progress. Acheron, Casper Charlie, Cooladdi, Frankie’s Freebie, and Fuusland are expected to headline a competitive field in one of the richest races on the card.
Attention will next turn to the Shanagher Hearing Maiden Hurdle (Division 1), scheduled for 5:48 PM over 1m 7f 204y with a purse of €12,000. The race will feature Firebrand, Cocofred, Glengarriff, Lengaruka, and Luker’s Tipple, with the shorter trip expected to reward accurate jumping and a smart turn of foot. Several lightly raced contenders will look to continue their development.
Shortly afterwards, the Shanagher Hearing Maiden Hurdle (Division 2) will be staged at 6:18 PM over 1m 7f 204y for €12,000. Carrig Padraig, Manoir De Mirande, Sestini, Home By The Sea, and Il Pirata are expected to take their places in another competitive maiden contest, adding further depth and variety to the evening’s programme.
The spotlight will then switch to the SuperValu Co. Roscommon Ladies Day Novice Hurdle at 6:48 PM. The 1m 7f 204y event will carry €12,000 in prize money and is expected to feature Dani Donadoni, Endless Talking, The Store Boy, Move It On Over, and Suresuresure. The novice hurdle will provide another intriguing contest as a number of improving performers continue their progression over obstacles.
Competitive handicap action will follow in the Sheehy Meares/Team Earley Handicap Hurdle at 7:18 PM. Run over 1m 7f 204y for €10,000, the contest is expected to include Eyeeye, Whispering Willow, Walk On Annilog, Patty O’Farrell, and Annie’s Angel. Closely matched runners should ensure another fascinating chapter in the evening’s schedule.
The penultimate contest will keep the stamina test firmly in focus as the Roscommon Herald Handicap Hurdle gets underway at 7:50 PM. Covering 2m 7f 180y with prize money of €10,000, the staying event is expected to feature Double Power, Fair Damsel, Its Not Over Yet, Western Model, and Where Are You Now. The extended trip will provide a fitting challenge before the concluding race.
Drawing the curtain on the fixture, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) (Flat Race) will be run at 8:22 PM over 1m 7f 204y for €11,000. Any News For Me, Aodha’s Arrow, Back In Favour, Bayswater Bloom, and Flowers In Therain are expected to contest the concluding event, bringing an entertaining evening of National Hunt racing at Roscommon Racecourse to its conclusion.
The Roscommon Race Cards 6 July will feature eight races spanning maiden, novice, claiming and handicap hurdles together with a mares’ flat race, offering a competitive and varied evening of National Hunt action at Roscommon Racecourse.
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