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Roscommon 13:40

Race 1 Athleague Maiden Hurdle (1m 7f 135y)

29th Sept 25

WinnerRakkiSP 1.53
Horse
Rakki
Jockey
P Townend
Trainer
W P Mullins
Let's kick things off with 'Rakki', our top pick for the 1m 7f 135y Race 1 Athleague Maiden Hurdle at Roscommon, set to jump off at 13:40 London time. Trained by the formidable W P Mullins and ridden by the skilled P Townend, Rakki holds a promising live_price of 2.5, categorizing him as a short price favorite. Despite this being a maiden race and lacking wins in his past performances, Rakki's association with a strong trainer and jockey combo, showcasing a jockey win rate of 40% over the past 14 days, builds a compelling case for his potential to secure his first victory today. Next up, we have 'Boltlander', another eager participant facing the starting gates alongside Rakki. Coached by G Elliott, a name that resonates well in the circuits, Boltlander steps into the race with an extended live_price of 17. This marks him as a long shot, perhaps for those feeling a bit adventurous today. Though his partnership with the ambiguous ‘Reserve 3’ doesn’t offer a detailed past form, Elliott’s wider performance, featuring a decent strike rate over the past six months, suggests that there might be more than meets the eye here. Finally, 'First Ascent', not far behind in our predictions, is being given a forward chance at a live_price of 4.5, making him a value pick. With the combined expertise of G Elliott and rider Jack Kennedy, this gelding might just surprise us today. It's no secret Jack Kennedy can deliver under pressure, especially with a respectable 10% win rate over the recent month, aligning nicely with Elliott’s enduring course success. Our top pick for today at Roscommon remains the promising maiden, 'Rakki'. With Mullins and Townend backing him, an exciting race lies ahead. Get your bets ready and may your fortunes gallop as fast as our selected champion! And as always, remember to bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 29th September 2025

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Course SR 17.04% (from last 135 races)

Course & Distance SR 15.00% (from last 20 races)

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