May 12 / 18.28 Sligo

18.28

Good

Rosses Point Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 166y
  • 15 runners
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Rosses Point Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 55983-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
First past the post here in 2024 (subsequently disqualified due to the discovery of a prohibited substance); had a good run at Kilbeggan last time on her second run back from a winter break
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

1-28 over hurdles; soundly beaten in races at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick since a breakthrough win at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

12th

5

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Bowgate Street

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: M Flannery

Breakthrough win at Sligo (2m2f, good) on penultimate; raised 7lb and soundly beaten off revised mark at Ballinrobe; eased 1lb; may be on tough mark for now.

10/1

8th

17

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bowgate Street

10st 7lb

T: M Flannery

First reserve; belated first win at Sligo on latest (2m2f, good) 14 days ago; raised 7lb, this is a tougher race and not sure the drop back in trip is ideal.

11/2

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 897-

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Blue Moon Boy

10st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual Flat winner; stand-out effort over hurdles when a 2.25l second of 15 off 93 at Sligo (2m2f, good) on penultimate; didn't build on that at Tramore on latest; capable of better but risks attached.

14/1

12th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Blue Moon Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

2-7 on the Flat; left maiden hurdle form behind when a keeping on 2.25l second of 15 on handicap debut at Sligo (2m2f, good); raised 3lb; debatable whether this sharper test will suit but he's a player.

9/2

2nd

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Blue Moon Boy

11st 2lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 08306-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not far off runner-up Classy CC when third at Naas in March, but that is her only placed effort from 16 starts over hurdles; well behind Bowgate Street at Kilbeggan last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Sidiriya

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Took third at Naas in March (2m, soft to heavy) before lesser efforts at Cork and Kilbeggan; favourite at Sligo (2m2f, good) last time and ran better than her distant third suggests after she missed the start; not dismissed.

9/2

3rd

16

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Sidiriya

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Not far off runner-up Classy CC when third at Naas in March, but that is her only placed effort from 16 starts over hurdles; well behind Bowgate Street at Kilbeggan last time.

14/1

6th

16

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Sidiriya

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner in 2022; nowhere near as effective a hurdler but penultimate Naas third (2m, soft to heavy) offers a modicum of hope.

20/1

Form: 63029-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has a chance on the form of her second at Naas in March, her second placed effort on testing ground; possibly 2m5f was too far when running poorly last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Classy Cc

11st 11lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Has a chance on the form of her second at Naas in March, her second placed effort on testing ground; possibly 2m5f was too far when running poorly last time.

9/1

9th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Classy Cc

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden has placed on two of her last three starts; beaten 3.5l when second of 17 at Naas (2m, sft-hvy) on latest; raised 2lb but should be in the mix again if seeing out this longer trip (dam a half-sister to a 3m winner).

13/2

Form: 7239F-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hasn't run over hurdles since late 2024; after nine months off, gained second Downpatrick chase win last July, so latest layoff not a concern and he's 15lb lower in this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

Lakefield Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

A third win over fences at Stratford on Tuesday and he's 9lb lower for this return to hurdling (0-9); has to be of interest with trip/ground ideal.

11/4

1st

3

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Lakefield Flyer

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual chase winner but has yet to match that level in three starts this year, including when seemingly not staying 3m at Hexham 24 days ago; drop back in trip should suit but he needs to stage a revival.

16/1

7th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

Lakefield Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Both wins have come at Downpatrick (2m3f); plugged on to finish a modest second at Plumpton (2m1f, good; beaten 21l) 11 days ago; that should have given him confidence though - fell at Killarney prior - and this extra yardage could suit.

10/1

Form: 290O2-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Yard is back in form and 6yo has been second three times, including at Kilbeggan latest when no match for gambled-on winner but clear of the rest; likes good ground and now tried in cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-15 over hurdles but runner up on three occasions, including twice over C&D; sent off at short enough odds here the last twice but failed to deliver; place claims if produces best.

15/2

6th

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-14 over hurdles but runner-up on three occasions; didn't quite see out 2m3f when a 5.5l fourth of 10 here on latest; second over C&D on successive starts in the autumn; big player.

15/2

4th

11

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 0lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden has run well enough in defeat lately at Kilbeggan and Sligo (first-time cheekpieces) but has to find more dropped 1lb.

14/1

Form: 0950-

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
20-1 for handicap debut at Clonmel when beaten 29l; drier ground and headgear may help; stable is in decent form and has good record at Sligo.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Graces Legacy

10st 7lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

20-1 for handicap debut at Clonmel when beaten 29l; drier ground and headgear may help; stable is in decent form and has good record at Sligo.

16/1

14th

14

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Graces Legacy

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and isn't easy to fancy on handicap debut for all that this is a drop in class.

25/1

5th

11

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Graces Legacy

10st 3lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Well beaten in two juvenile hurdles and isn't easy to fancy after a break.

33/1

Form: 807-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
4yo filly hasn't shaped too badly in maidens and represents very capable trainer; nice French pedigree and no surprise if she can be competitive in handicaps; watch the market.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.

15/2

2nd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Brave Josee

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Was noted staying on from way off the pace on last two starts including at this track; could do better if getting a more prominent ride.

16/1

8th

13

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

4yo filly never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Sligo but did make late headway; tongue-tied now added and no surprise if she had more to offer here.

12/1

33/1

Form: 400/P-

Last run: 368 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Little encouragement to be derived from the formbook for this mare, and she's been off a year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Go Avel

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Francis Casey

Not a bad run at Limerick on her second run after a long break; reportedly bled at Downpatrick last time; never shorter than 25-1, and hard to fancy now.

16/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Go Avel

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Francis Casey

Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.

15/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

Form: 54790- CD

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gained his only hurdles win in this race a year ago, making all to win easily on good ground after 200 days off; trying to repeat that feat; also ran well here a couple of times in August before form tailed off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

10th

4

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Gained his only hurdles win in this race a year ago, making all to win easily on good ground after 200 days off; trying to repeat that feat; also ran well here a couple of times in August before form tailed off.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7/066-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second handicap start saw her beaten 13l at Cork when sixth of 18; that was back in August, but top yard and not out of it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Kentucky Bluebird

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of her better efforts on latest when fourth at Wexford; needs to raise her game; strong trainer/rider combination; worth a market check.

11/2

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Kentucky Bluebird

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Mildly promising run in Cork handicap in October (good), never counted on recent return at Sligo; entitled to come on for that and Donoghue back on.

10/1

Form: P07F-

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
From a family that this trainer has done well with; was running well in Clonmel maiden when coming down two out; that was back in December, but not ruled out on handicap bow.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:55 Sligo

Bangor Lady

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Down the field off a lowly mark in handicap hurdle runs at this venue and Tramore; very hard to make a case for her, though the stable had a 16-1 winner at Punchestown on Saturday.

14/1

10th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Bangor Lady

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Failed to make an impact in four maiden hurdles; no sign of improvement on handicap debut at Sligo (held by Blue Moon Boy on that effort).

40/1

13th

13

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Bangor Lady

10st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

From a family that this trainer has done well with; was running well in Clonmel maiden when coming down two out; that was back in December, but not ruled out on handicap bow.

14/1

Form: 7U575-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

17

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

9st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning.

33/1

14th

18

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Jr Mahon

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut.

Form: F4307-

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Bruno From Mars

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Dawson

took keen hold, midfield, rapid headway and led after 1st

50/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Big prices and heavy defeats in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; might be a different story in first handicap, but can't be fancied on form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Road To The Sea

10st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Thomas Coyle

Struggling when fell two out on Sligo handicap debut (2m2f, good); up in trip now but others more likely.

33/1

11

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Road To The Sea

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Big prices and heavy defeats in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; might be a different story in first handicap, but can't be fancied on form.

25/1

12th

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:12 Thurles

Road To The Sea

10st 12lb

J: Ivan Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Kept but never on terms on bumper debut at Galway; may do better when upped in trip.

40/1

Non-runners

Sacramental, Gold Gatewood, Redcliff Glen

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Payout
Exacta €60.30
Straight Forecast €93.22
Tricast €327.95
Trifecta €209.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bowgate Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Moon Boy

TOPSPEED:

Moulane West

POSTDATA:

Bowgate Street

The Irish Sun:

Bowgate Street