May 13 / 19.30 Sligo

19.30

Good

Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

80/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £7.60

Form: 4P/0P-

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-12 over hurdles; best efforts for former yard on testing ground; pulled up when last seen in January at Naas; best watched on first start for new stable.
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1st

6

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

19:13 Clonmel

Cornmarket

10st 10lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: John J Cullen

Sligo hurdles specialist with three wins there last year and twice placed there this season; fell at the last at Kilbeggan on latest; struggled on sole Flat outing at Sligo in May; hard to assess.

12/1

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Cornmarket

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Sligo specialist; three wins there last year and twice placed there this season; first-time blinkers seemed to help when third over 3m2f last time, with Keep Em Quite and Ilbdare behind.

9/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00P71- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in fine style when making all off 81 at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) last month; up 7lb and likely to make another bold bid from the front; should be on the premises.
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12

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:07 Punchestown

Dunany Point

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over hurdles at Bellewstown last year and plenty of placed efforts between hurdles and fences since; out of form when last seen over hurdles so has to return to best.

25/1

2nd

8

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

Dunany Point

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Conor David Maxwell

Sole hurdles win came at Bellewstown (20.5f) last year; well below form over hurdles this year before good chase third at Wexford in July (15.5f); poor effort at Tramore; carried out by loose horse before the second in Bellewstown hurdle latest.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: /2356-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-8 over timber; went close at Ballinrobe (2m6f) and Roscommon (3m) last May-June in this headgear combination; should strip fitter for his last run when a respectable fifth at Ballinrobe; not without a chance with the blinkers back on for local yard.
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5

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Evans Secret

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mark Michael McNiff

One of three for trainer; off the mark when winning this race last year (good); nearly made it back-to-back C&D victories when beaten a neck on seasonal return in May (good, 11-1); up 2lb but he should come on for that run and O'Keeffe now rides for the first time.

11/2

2nd

7

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Evans Secret

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally trained; won over C&D (good) off 6lb lower when last seen in July 2025; absence since is concerning and record fresh indicates he will come on for this run.

11/2

12

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Evans Secret

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

15-race maiden but one of his better recent efforts when third of 15 over 2m4f here on his penultimate outing; lesser effort at Ballinrobe last time but ran well on his sole previous effort at this sort of distance.

18/1

Form: 82264- CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose veteran has won eight races, two of them over C&D; good effort latest at Naas when not quite getting home over 3m; is now 4lb below his last C&D win and he acts on good ground; thereabouts with the cheekpieces back on (went close in them here in October).
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9th

5

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

True Destiny

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose vetera; six wins on Flat, is 2-28 over hurdles, both wins at Sligo (latest in June 2023); minor placed form last May/June at Downpatrick and Perth; in rear in both races in recent months.

14/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 88U6P-

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed very little in six starts for Norman Lee last year, including in two handicaps; probably best watched on first run for new yard after a 246 day absence unless the market speaks.
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15

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed very little in six starts for his previous trainer, including in two handicaps; took a step in the right direction at this venue on latest when fifth behind today's rival Cornmarket; ran out of steam late, should be sharper now and has prospects of turning the tables.

5/1

5th

11

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed very little in six starts for Norman Lee last year, including in two handicaps; probably best watched on first run for new yard after a 246 day absence unless the market speaks.

16/1

Form: 00004-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked of little account in first seven starts but much improved performance when an 11l fourth of 16 off this mark at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) last time; the drop back to 2m4f is a plus on that evidence; each way claims.
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6th

16

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Manhattan Brook

10st 1lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Adrian Murray

Looked of little account in first seven starts but much improved performance when an 11l fourth of 16 off this mark at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) last time; the drop back to 2m4f is a plus on that evidence; each way claims.

14/1

6th

16

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Manhattan Brook

10st 1lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Adrian Murray

Looked of little account in first seven starts but much improved performance when an 11l fourth of 16 off this mark at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) last time; the drop back to 2m4f is a plus on that evidence; each way claims.

14/1

4th

16

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Manhattan Brook

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Adrian Murray

Poor on all hurdle starts and isn't easy to fancy; cheekpieces retained.

66/1

Form: 72P09-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; standout effort came when a 7.5l second of 16 at Fairyhouse (3m, good) in November off 88; failed to back that up in three runs since and was beaten 44l at Ballinrobe on latest last month; down another 3lb but others appeal more.
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2nd

2

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:00 Fontwell

Mr McWhinny

11st 5lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Made it 4-6 for current when completing a chase hat-trick at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) two weeks ago; 8lb higher on this return to hurdling, but that was another easy win last time, and this strong traveller has been a big improver this year; key player.

Evs

1st

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Mr McWhinny

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Made it 3-5 since joining this stable with an easy win at Sedgefield (2m4f) four days ago, when unpenalised for a similarly comfortable C&D success seven days earlier when beating My Cullen; thriving at present and commands major respect under a penalty.

10/11

1st

4

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:30 Sedgefield

Mr McWhinny

10st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ex-Irish 8yo who is 2-4 for new stable this season, the latter win gained in conditional jockeys' race at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) a week ago; did that fairly comfortably by 7l and avoids a penalty here; obvious claims.

10/11

Form: 45090- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won back to back races last July, including over C&D; raised a cumulative total of 13lb for those victories and remains 2lb above her last win; hasn't shown enough in two runs for this yard since returning from five months off to make her of interest here.
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5th

7

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:34 Perth

Steps In The Sand

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Irish-trained mare; placed in two big fields in August (2m2f/2m4f, good) and posted another good effort when close seventh of 16 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding; refitted cheekpieces) three weeks ago; has Sean Bowen booked for first attempt at this new trip; likely contender.

7/2

7th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Steps In The Sand

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.

13/2

Form: /0007-

Last run: 275 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Long odds for all six starts and has failed to trouble the judge; beaten 83l in sole handicap start at Bellewstown; another heavy defeat back in a maiden latest; hard to fancy.
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3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Cartmel

Evies Court

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

0-8 over hurdles and not yet proven on ground slower than good but posted a sound effort when placed at Perth (3m) three weeks ago and is evidently in good nick.

9/2

3rd

6

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Evies Court

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Irish mare who has weak claims on form; would be interesting only if the market suggests improvement is on the cards.

12/1

Form: 97388-

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles; best effort a 10.5l third of 17 on heavy over 19.5f at Punchestown in January; faded over 2m6f when ridden positively last time; needs more.
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11

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Mighty Soldier

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

Maiden's best effort a 10.5l third of 17 at Punchestown in January (19.5f, heavy); no show in three starts since and handicapper slow to relent; rain would improve his prospects but others appeal more.

28/1

Form: /D4684-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; posted best effort to date on latest when an 8l fourth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, gd-yld); down 1lb for that but didn't shape like he was crying out for this longer trip; others have more pressing claims.
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11th

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Restless Son

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

0-9 over hurdles; posted best effort to date on latest when an 8l fourth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, gd-yld); down 1lb for that but didn't shape like he was crying out for this longer trip; others have more pressing claims.

18/1

11th

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Restless Son

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

0-9 over hurdles; posted best effort to date on latest when an 8l fourth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, gd-yld); down 1lb for that but didn't shape like he was crying out for this longer trip; others have more pressing claims.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 82242- BF

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Nine race maiden but has been knocking on the door in recent starts at 2m1f to 2m7f on good and yielding ground; beaten 5l into second of 11 at Killarney latest off 95; up 2lb for that but should continue to give a good account.
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3rd

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

The Striker Dylan

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year.

11/2

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

The Striker Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference.

6/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

The Striker Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference.

6/1

Form: 29302-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-11 but has run well in defeat in five of his last seven starts including two solid efforts at this venue; found just one too good after a 169 day break when a 2.5l second of 10 at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) last time; nudged up 4lb, which seems harsh, but should go well again.
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1st

1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:15 Uttoxeter

Divilabother

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Fast-improving 8yo when he won four times this summer, including at this track, and he ran respectably when fifth of 11 in Class 2 at Perth ten days ago; tongued tied on last two outings; may need to resume his improvement but he stays and will probably be bang there.

11/2

5th

1

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:59 Perth

Divilabother

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Fast-improving 8yo who scored at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month and has now won four of his last five; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive; commands respect.

5/1

1st

3

31st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Divilabother

11st 13lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

In excellent form this season, winning three times on good ground (2m4f-2m7f; once here); last month's clear second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) was another career best but he's 5lb higher today and the forecast rain is a likely negative; goes beyond about 3m for first time; tongue-tie added.

11/4

Form: 0000-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Long odds and didn't show a whole lot in maidens; may find his level now handicapping off basement mark; worth a market check.
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14

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Pension Plan

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Showed nothing in maidens; dropped away and tailed off after making a lot of the running on handicap debut at Sligo.

25/1

14

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Pension Plan

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Showed nothing in maidens; dropped away and tailed off after making a lot of the running on handicap debut at Sligo.

25/1

14th

15

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Pension Plan

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Long odds and didn't show a whole lot in maidens; may find his level now handicapping off basement mark; worth a market check.

40/1

Form: R00PP-

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete four of his six starts, including when refusing to race in a Roscommon bumper last August; reluctant at the start again when pulled up on handicap debut latest; a risky proposition.
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1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:25 Sligo

Ben Purple

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Pulled up on four of his seven starts; refused to race at Roscommon last August; look elsewhere.

66/1

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Ben Purple

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has failed to complete four of his six starts, including when refusing to race in a Roscommon bumper last August; reluctant at the start again when pulled up on handicap debut latest; a risky proposition.

66/1

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Ben Purple

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has failed to complete four of his six starts, including when refusing to race in a Roscommon bumper last August; reluctant at the start again when pulled up on handicap debut latest; a risky proposition.

66/1

Non-runners

Klassman, Run Away Merida, Smackwater Jack

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €340.80
Straight Forecast €182.47
Tricast €1311.38

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Evans Secret

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mr McWhinny

TOPSPEED:

Steps In The Sand

POSTDATA:

True Destiny

The Irish Sun:

Evans Secret