August 20 / 18.38 Sligo

18.38

Good

McDermott Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 107y
  • 12 runners
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McDermott Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 2555-6

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
1-16 over hurdles, placed six times; suited by this trip but might prefer an ease in the ground; may have needed last month's Kilbeggan run after a break.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Slim Marvel

10st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Slim Marvel

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland where she was effective on good ground; conditions were heavy when going close at Ffos Las a month ago (3m) and she travelled strongly deep into that race; possibilities off 4lb higher.

4/1

2nd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Slim Marvel

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland, winning just the once; made a quiet start for this yard at Chepstow but in a Class 3 handicap over 2m3f and this is easier; should handle the ground and has form over this far.

7/1

Form: 187-06 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan maiden winner last year; failed to run to market expectations when a 4-1 chance at same venue last month on her second run after almost a year off.
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1st

8

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Mr Dibbs

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Maiden hurdle winner; good second here last August off this mark (20.5f, good); poor form in three points since and jumped poorly when pulled up on return to hurdling at Kilbeggan latest; blinkers reached for.

25/1

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Mr Dibbs

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Maiden hurdle winner here in 2024 (2m4f, good); good second at Sligo when last seen under rules' in August last year off 97 (2m5f, good) in final start for Adrian Murray; point-to-point form since then raises questions

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 594-U9

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two chase wins to his name, gained back-to-back on winter ground in 2022; won a point on good-to-yielding in May; undistinguished hurdles form, including last time out in a claimer at Roscommon.
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3

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Balkito

11st 10lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Two chase wins to his name, gained back-to-back on winter ground in 2022; won a point on good-to-yielding in May; undistinguished hurdles form, including last time out in a claimer at Roscommon.

25/1

9th

10

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Balkito

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Dual chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles; won a point in May and unseated midrace back over regulation fences a month ago; others appeal more.

14/1

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Balkito

11st 7lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

The last of two chase wins came in 2022; decent point runs lately but others preferred.

50/1

Form: FP6-40

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ordinary maiden hurdle form after a satisfactory first run at Roscommon 12 months ago; never counted at any stage over a shorter trip at this venue on stable/handicap debut.
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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Colorado Charlie

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary form in maidens; massive improvement needed from his two Sligo handicap runs since joining this stable.

33/1

4

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Colorado Charlie

11st 8lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary maiden hurdle form after a satisfactory first run at Roscommon 12 months ago; never counted at any stage over a shorter trip at this venue on stable/handicap debut.

16/1

14th

3

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Colorado Charlie

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Encouraging debut in maiden hurdle at Roscommon but shown very little in four runs since; new yard; career best required on handicap bow.

16/1

Form: 80-432 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but holds a good chance on current form; not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore before two decent handicap hurdle runs, third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and second over 2m1f at Wexford.
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5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Influential Lady

11st 8lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but holds a good chance on current form; not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore before two decent handicap hurdle runs, third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and second over 2m1f at Wexford.

4/1

5

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Influential Lady

11st 6lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore over 2m before a good third of 12 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); her last win in this discipline came last year off 105 at Navan (2m, heavy).

7/1

3rd

3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Influential Lady

11st 7lb

J: Conor Owens

T: James M Barcoe

Ran okay on the Flat 17 days ago and better known as a six-time winner over jumps; not as good as she was, though.

10/1

Form: 07/84-

Last run: 321 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two handicap starts over 2m1f after showing little in maidens; took a step in the right direction at Clonmel last October on his first try at this trip; absent since then; market may provide clues.
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2

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

Juke Box Rock

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Shaped nicely in last three handicap hurdle runs; bumped into a well handicapped rival at Navan last time when a 5.5l second (2m3f, yielding); good chance.

5/2

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Juke Box Rock

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-8 over hurdles but has shaped nicely the last twice at Sligo (20.5f, good) and Clonmel (2m4f, good); chance if handles the forecast slower ground (dam won on yld-sft).

6/1

6

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Juke Box Rock

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in two handicap starts over 2m1f after showing little in maidens; took a step in the right direction at Clonmel last October on his first try at this trip; absent since then; market may provide clues.

11/2

Form: 354

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Shaped as if a longer trip might suit on debut in a 2m1f contest at Tipperary in May; not as good over slightly shorter at Punchestown on second start; inconclusive performance when well beaten in fourth over 2m4f at Wexford; that run earned her a mark, and she is potentially interesting now on a handicap debut
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2nd

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over 2m last October and some decent runs in defeat after; a lesser effort when last seen over 2m7f and this trip is a question on return.

12/1

5th

4

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won a 2m Gowran handicap on soft in October and has been consistent in defeat since up to 2m4f; this trip poses a question off the same mark but can run well if staying.

8/1

4th

10

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won well at Gowran 11 days ago in the inaugural race in this series; 10lb rise is not unreasonable; potentially a filly who could continue on the upgrade; room for improvement in her jumping.

4/1

Form: 870055

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings; not a bad effort when 20l fifth at Ballinrobe on handicap debut; improvement needed in a first-time hood.
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8

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Townscupsixtythree

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings; not a bad effort when 20l fifth at Ballinrobe on handicap debut; improvement needed in a first-time hood.

8/1

5

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Townscupsixtythree

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings, no obvious reason to support him here in his first handicap.

20/1

Form: 2274-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Looked like a possible future winner when second in handicaps at Tramore and Limerick last year; improvement likely from recent Cork outing, her first since January.
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7th

9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Shes On Line

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner-up at Tramore and this venue this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; a long way below her best in outings in August/September, including at Listowel where several stablemates excelled; returned to form when going close against a well-backed favourite at Clonmel; leading chance with a reproduction.

5/1

2nd

11

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Shes On Line

11st 4lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner-up at Tramore and Limerick this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; needs to step up considerably on this season's form; ran poorly at Listowel, where several of her stablemates excelled.

10/1

11th

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Shes On Line

10st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner up twice at the end of last year at Tramore and Limerick, both over 2m on yielding ground; below best both starts this year and stamina to prove for this trip.

33/1

Form: 80-P26

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-10; chased home an easy winner in a 3m2f handicap at this venue on her penultimate start; faded from the last in a 3m contest at Kilbeggan last time and now dropped in trip; 5lb claimer aboard, with a senior rider on stablemate She's On Line.
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2nd

6

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Tropical Image

11st 5lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Her sole career win came in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here in September; beaten 22l in a 2m4f handicap on her belated chase debut but it wasn't a bad run.

4/1

6th

14

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Tropical Image

10st 8lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

This is a belated debut over fences but had been running well over hurdles until finding the ground too slow in her last couple of starts; whether she'll take a shine to this new discipline remains to be seen.

33/1

3

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Tropical Image

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Showed improved form when a comfortable winner of a Listowel handicap over 2m6f; failed to cope with a 9lb rise when unplaced at Sligo.

8/1

Form: 80-476

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has shown a fair standard of form at a modest level, including a C&D fourth three starts ago; mid-field at Tipperary and Ballinrobe since then.
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16

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Best run came on seasonal reappearance when a 1.75l fourth at Sligo off 84; 2lb lower now but recent efforts have not indicated a win is imminent; place shout if produces best.

14/1

11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Has shown a fair standard of form at a modest level, including a C&D fourth three starts ago; mid-field at Tipperary and Ballinrobe since then.

14/1

Form: -0P424 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta €40.00
Straight Forecast €35.41
Tricast €209.63
Trifecta €366.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Influential Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Watching The Clock

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Juke Box Rock

The Irish Sun:

Influential Lady