May 13 / 18.30 Sligo

18.30

Good

Strandhill Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 180y
  • 13 runners
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Strandhill Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 35453- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner but 0-26 hurdling, numerous placings including three time at this venue, most recently in October when last seen; on an okay mark but lack of a recent run a possible negative.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 3lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win in 35 starts over hurdles came first time out last year when he won C&D handicap by 10 lengths; lost form towards the end of last season; not a bad run here in June when mid-field behind subsequent dual Galway winner Timurshah.

16/1

9th

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally-trained gelding won here early last season; overall record is unconvincing and getting on in years; down the field here four weeks ago.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 0093F-

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo placed on handicap debut at Clonmel in February and was running better race at same venue following month, in front and being pressed when faller two out (good); could have more to offer off same mark here.
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10th

1

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Tir Og

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Three-time winner has slipped down to her last successful mark and drops in grade after a decent fourth at Downpatrick when last seen in June; don't discount.

10/1

4th

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Tir Og

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; well beaten lately and mark is starting to edge back down; cheekpieces.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: /5795- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sole hurdles win came at Bellewstown in 2023 (good); back down to same mark now after last month's comeback run at same venue; others preferred.
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2nd

5

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Stratford

Applejack Poet

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Barry John Murphy

His sole win (from 36 attempts) came over hurdles in 2023 and he's 0-7 over fences; however, he was an encouraging third from the front at Worcester (2m, good) three weeks ago and could give another good account.

5/6

3rd

9

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

12:55 Worcester

Applejack Poet

10st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Disputing the lead before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m, good) this month and subsequently belied 50-1 odds when third off his basement Flat mark but his only from 35 starts was gained over hurdles in 2023, and his overall profile remains unconvincing.

14/1

3rd

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Applejack Poet

9st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Barry John Murphy

Sole win was in 2023; overall record is now 1-34 and he has a lot to prove back on the Flat but he was bang there when falling two out over fences at Sedgefield on Wednesday.

33/1

Form: 00203- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Lost form after C&D win last August (soft) off 98 until much improved when chasing home a ready winner at Leopardstown in March; decent third at Kilbeggan last time and place claims again.
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10th

11

(4)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

High Honour

10st 7lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: Donal Kinsella

Just glimpses of form this season, notably fourth at Roscommon over this trip; blew the start at Fairyhouse on latest.

20/1

7th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

High Honour

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Donal Kinsella

Gained his sole hurdles success in this event in 2024; unconvincing Flat form this summer makes him hard to fancy; however, he showed fair form over hurdles in the first half of 2025.

12/1

17th

16

(20)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

High Honour

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole Flat win came in 2023 although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan seasonal return when fourth at Roscommon (1m4f, good), staying on after slowly away; below that at the Curragh last time; on career low mark.

25/1

Form: 55959-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lost his way after winning two 2m3f hurdles a year ago but, having rejoined Shark Hanlon, took step back in right direction at Limerick last month; poor Warwick run since tempers enthusiasm but yard in good form.
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6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Seasett

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.

9/2

6th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Seasett

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner at around 2m3f (stays 2m4f); well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; handy mark as a result and support for him would be interesting.

13/2

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Seasett

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form: 0P/60- BF

Last run: 118 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form, including second start for current yard when well-backed favourite at Clonmel in January, racing far too keenly; back from a break and may yet improve.
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5th

9

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

17:50 Sligo

My Good Pal

10st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Back from a spell chasing with a solid second at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); failed to run to that level 15 days later at Ballinrobe; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Downpatrick in May so not without a chance.

12/1

9th

7

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Good Pal

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Back from a spell chasing with a solid effort at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), beaten just 1.25l into second of 10; nudged up 2lb, so remains 8lb above sole success, but yard red hot so should be on the premises again.

11/2

2nd

4

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

My Good Pal

11st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Consistent over hurdles last year, gaining sole win over extended 2m4f at Wexford; chasing this summer, second over farther here in in May and good run at Kilbeggan last time; cheekpieces return.

6/1

Form: 0P607-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge in bumpers and five attempts hurdling, latest two in 2m handicaps; others preferred.
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8th

7

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Highland Earl

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Gained a first win at Wexford last summer off 81 (2m1f, good) and entitled to come on for last month's comeback run at Roscommon, albeit plenty to find with Syosset on that effort.

12/1

8th

13

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Highland Earl

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Gained a first win at Wexford last summer off 4lb lower (2m1f, good); he may improve for this return but market check advised.

15/2

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Highland Earl

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: 050P9-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten in three maidens and opening two handicap efforts no better.
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4th

15

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

Three Tribes

10st 1lb

J: Evan Nugent

T: Barry T Murphy

Won Ballysteen point-to-point in April but little of note under rules, well beaten behind Swing Time at Ballinrobe when last seen.

66/1

9th

15

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Three Tribes

10st 4lb

J: Evan Nugent

T: Barry T Murphy

Won Ballysteen point-to-point in April but little of note under rules, pulled up on both recent outings in handicap chases after never featuring.

25/1

12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Three Tribes

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Barry T Murphy

Never a factor in seven hurdle starts; narrow winner of a Ballysteen point-to-point in April; pulled up on handicap chase debut at Limerick, hanging left; an unlikely winner.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 02794- CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Was ending a three-year hiatus on the flat when scoring over 1m6f at Navan last month and followed up with good second at same venue; just 1-16 over hurdles, that win coming over C&D last summer (good) off 96; in good heart and top-weight is respected.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

Form: 40748-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden but has made the frame a few times on this sort of ground, including on Navan return last month; fortnight later not as good at Clonmel when not much luck in running; place claims but more needed to play a major role.
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7

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Got off the mark over hurdles here over a similar trip to this but was poor at Bellewstown since; has to rebound on chasing debut but is at least proven on this track.

8/1

5th

14

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Sydney Cruiser

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Made the breakthrough at Sligo last week on 21st hurdle start, had been threatening to win, and could go well again off a 5lb higher mark.

11/2

12

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Still a maiden after 20 runs over hurdles; not far off her best when fourth over 2m2f at Downpatrick in June; chased home easy winner Chance Another One at Ballinrobe; fourth behind the in-form Mephisto at the same venue nine days ago.

6/1

Form: 80544-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
A 50-1 winner on racecourse debut in 2m1f Ballinrobe maiden a year ago (good) when hooded; has generally struggled in handicaps since, although more encouraging signs off reduced mark of late; more required.
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16th

11

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

St Anthonys Corner

10st 12lb

J: Evan Nugent

T: Norman Lee

Has failed to prosper since a shock debut win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; pulled up at that venue last month on her first 2026 outing.

25/1

11

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

St Anthonys Corner

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Has gone the wrong way since shock debut win here in May 2024; heavy defeat over fences at Sligo when last seen in October in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); would be no surprise to see money come for her, but can't have much faith; 9lb wrong.

33/1

10/1

Form: 3/030- CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Losing run since maiden hurdle win in 2021; couple of Clonmel placings but hard to fancy her making a big play here.
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9th

16

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Go Gill Go

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: James Grace

Just 1-34 over hurdles and her regression continues so not much appeal until showing more spark.

33/1

9th

18

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Go Gill Go

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: James Grace

On losing run since Sligo maiden hurdle win in 2021; no signs of ending the barren spell in recent starts.

14/1

Form: 0/4P8-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare whose two flat wins came at Gowran; 0-5 hurdling, plenty to find on Limerick run when last seen in November.
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12th

12

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Stormy Jenn

10st 4lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-16 over hurdles; good effort when third of 24 at Navan in November (2m, heavy); pulled up next time at Fairyhouse; fell and tailed off in two runs this term so others have more persuasive recent form; declared for 6.20 at Sligo on Thursday.

33/1

13th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P Cluskey

Two wins on the Flat but 0-15 over hurdles; didn't run badly in this sphere at Navan in November but pulled up the next day at Fairyhouse and fell at Tramore on return from break latest; others more persuasive.

18/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €56.00
Straight Forecast €61.71
Tricast €496.54
Trifecta €677.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Truant

POSTDATA:

Tir Og

TOPSPEED:

Go Gill Go

The Irish Sun:

The Truant