April 30 / 17.25 Sligo

17.25

Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 1m 2f 121y
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9873

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Much more encouraging on better ground when strong-finishing third over this trip at Cork 9 days ago, still looking green; likely major player off 2lb higher.
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1st

1

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

19:55 Roscommon

Whisky On The Hill

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, headway going easily over 2f out, challenging when ridden under 2f out, led 1f out, kept on well

3/1

1st

6

(5)

16th May 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 94y

18:50 Sligo

Whisky On The Hill

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

held up in midfield

2/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 879-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Left with fair bit to do when never nearer fifth on handicap debut at Tipperary (1m1f) 10 days ago; blinkers now fitted and longer trip should suit; contender.
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1st

2

(11)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Notturno

10st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Noel Meade

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging on outer inside final furlong, led final 110yds, soon clear, comfortably

5/1

4th

4

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Notturno

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, headway when hung right over 2f out, went fourth 1f out, wandered around and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

5/1

4th

6

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 42y

20:10 Sligo

Notturno

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden has run well in handicaps several times this term, going closest over this trip at Down Royal; raised 2lb but should make another bold bid; ground versatile.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 00-08

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ex Donnacha O'Brien-trained gelding has begun the season in underwhelming fashion although may have gone a bit closer but for inexperienced rider stopping riding prematurely at Tipperary last time; more experienced claimer takes over here so could improve.
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9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

14/1

Form: 097-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Didn't really show his hand in three late-season maidens at two; gelded since and possible improver but opening mark seems high enough.
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6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

Form: 40900-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Galway maiden promise last summer didn't materialise, last of 16 in nursery there in October when last seen; different headgear combination now tried and bred to appreciate this sort of trip.
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9th

1

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Allesnick

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unplaced in nine starts at a modest level on the Flat and not bred for this game.

66/1

12th

16

(13)

6th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 89y

19:40 Bellewstown

Allesnick

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Basically regressive since last summer and has to bounce back from a poor run.

25/1

15th

10

(9)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

19:55 Roscommon

Allesnick

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Showed some ability in maidens and handicaps; should have improved from reappearance; tongue-tie and cheekpieces retained.

14/1

14/1

Form: 090-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Contested good-class 2yo maidens; had a couple of today's rivals ahead on seasonal return at Tipperary 10 days ago, having been slowly away and met trouble in running; potential improver given better luck in running.
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4th

6

11th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Thats Jet

11st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

pressed leader, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2nd

12/1

10th

9

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Thats Jet

11st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Best form was in Ireland, notably when pushing the smart Nurburgring close in a maiden in August (2m1f, yielding to soft); hasn't approached that level in three British runs but he's potentially well-in for handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 7908-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on seasonal return 10 days ago at Tipperary when third under a positive ride (several of today's rivals behind) in first-time blinkers; not sure this longer trip will suit and may not confirm that form.
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18

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Monnow Valley

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve.

17

(14)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Monnow Valley

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: P Cluskey

Maiden who struggled in three runs on the Flat last year (all here); in poor form over timber since.

100/1

16/1

Form: 700-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
First start for current yard when down the field in Tipperary handicap 10 days ago; good bit to find with some of today's rivals on that run.
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8th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

17:25 Sligo

Fuli

9st 6lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John S O’Donoghue

First start for current yard when down the field in Tipperary handicap 10 days ago; good bit to find with some of today's rivals on that run.

16/1

11th

5

(10)

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

Fuli

9st 10lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John S O’Donoghue

Second of his three runs for his previous trainer was mildly encouraging; open to improvement; stable has had a winner at Dundalk recently.

10/1

13th

9

(6)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:05 Curragh

Fuli

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Richard John O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, minor headway when ridden against far rail 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

Form: 56-86

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Never involved on last month's handicap debut at Navan over this trip when visored first-time; bit keen then so will need to settle better.
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9

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Florida Taiga

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden who has tried hurdling; beaten 11l over 1m3f back on the Flat last month; none too convincing.

40/1

7th

8

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Florida Taiga

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Seamus Fahey

Flat maiden has been well beaten in maiden hurdles last three starts; has to show improvement back on the Flat.

18/1

11th

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

17:30 Sligo

Florida Taiga

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

midfield

33/1

Form: 9-867

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Compromised her chances with slow start at Tipperary 10 days ago when doing best work at finish over 1m1f; just behind Notturno then and may not be much between the pair again here, both likely to improve over this longer trip.
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3

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

14:20 Punchestown

Timeless Piece

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Flat winner; off the mark at fourth attempt hurdling with much-improved effort when running away with 2m2f Down Royal handicap in January; staying on in midfield when a last-flight faller at the Punchestown festival latest; absent since a poor run at Tramore in late May.

7/1

11th

4

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Timeless Piece

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Flat winner; off the mark at fourth attempt hurdling with much-improved effort when running away with 2m2f Down Royal handicap in January; staying on in midfield when a last-flight faller at the Punchestown festival latest; bit to find.

10/1

24

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

15:40 Punchestown

Timeless Piece

11st 1lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Flat winner; off the mark at fourth attempt hurdling with much-improved effort when running away with 2m2f Down Royal all-aged handicap in January; run may have come too soon when she attempted a quick follow-up at this venue six days later.

16/1

Non-runners

Timeless Piece

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Payout
Exacta €6.30
Straight Forecast €6.80
Tricast €19.72
Trifecta €19.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Timeless Piece

SPOTLIGHT:

Whisky On The Hill

RP Ratings (IRE):

Monnow Valley

The Irish Sun:

Timeless Piece