5:50 Roscommon Tips

Winner at Dundalk in February on handicap debut over seven furlongs. Has twice run well since in stronger races than this at the Curragh. Return to a seven-furlong trip should suit and might improve with the better racing ground also. Jack Cleary claims 3 lb for trainer Jack Davison.

Bucaneers Spirit gets reunited with Sam Coen after he won on it the time before when well gambled on that day. Ran well last time in sixth, all things considered, and should go mighty close again.

Probably didn't pick up as expected when third last time at Limerick when travelling very well into the race. She had a penalty to contend with that day following a win at Dundalk, but she can still remain competitive off 62. Dropping back in distance will help.

Irish Rumour has won just 1 of her 28 starts but is generally consistent, having been placed on 9 occasions. She was runner-up in her last start on turf at Fairyhouse off 62 and, now 1 lb lower, looks a good each-way bet here with 4 places on offer.

I've been a little torn between two in this race. Mercurial was the other horse that could go well, but on the basis of the current going, draw, and handicap mark, Free Solo edges it for me. However, if there was significant rain at Roscommon, Mercurial would also be worth an each-way bet.

Loingseoir Look looks attractive as an each-way outsider at big odds rather than a straight win. Royal Impact has shown flashes of ability in previous runs and could outperform market expectations. If getting a favorable trip and staying competitive early, a place finish is definitely possible.

Thrifty Of Digby seems to do her best when running with the boys. She has three wins, with her last win being in September off a 69 at 1 mile. She took on weight and has been pants running with the fillies since, including the two return runs in April??'May. She gets back with the boys today off a 70 at 7½f, which I think gives her a chance with Shane Foley back in the saddle, who was on top for all three wins. EW 4P