April 30 / 15.20 Sligo

15.20

Yielding

Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • 17 runners
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Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

(Won)

Form: 100-80 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; soft-ground specialist wins in his turn at this level; well held in two quick runs last month after a winter break.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

Form: -14509

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins including over 6f at Newcastle in January when trained by Iain Jardine; back for a second spell with Claire O'Connell and fair fifth at Dundalk in February but well held since and unplaced in 20 starts on turf.
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4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since March 2024; respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips (6f-1m) recently, without doing enough to suggest that she's primed to strike; drop back to 7f is helpful and she might have place possibilities; one of two for Iain Jardine.

8/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

13/2

Form: 0-6003

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden went close at Catterick (7f, soft) last year when trained in Britain; no match for in-form front pair but bright start for this yard when third of 20 over this trip at Navan last weekend; place chance from trap one.
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6th

1

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Sin E Shekells

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

Rank outsider with a lowly mark and cannot be fancied.

200/1

18th

20

(3)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Sin E Shekells

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

41-race maiden has run poorly in recent starts and makes no appeal from 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

15th

16

(9)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Sin E Shekells

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J G Murray

anticipated start, hit stall, jockey lost irons, towards rear

33/1

16/1

Form: 12460-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Second over 6f and won over 7f in successive runs at Chepstow (good to firm) last summer; poor effort on Irish debut at Dundalk in December and no form on easy ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Darcys Rock

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

12

(14)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Darcys Rock

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Won over C&D two years ago and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when second in 6f AW claimer at Dundalk in the autumn, but both turf runs for new stable this year (5.7f/6f) have been very underwhelming.

25/1

5th

3

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Lingfield

Darcys Rock

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Placed in Polytrack claimer in Ireland in the autumn but made low-key seasonal/stable debut in Brighton handicap in May and has been off for another 81 days since; others have much less to prove.

14/1

Form: 00005-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden had moderate form over variety of trips for previous yard but showed more for Johnny Levins when fifth of 14 in higher-grade Curragh handicap in October (5f, heavy); not seen since but may be up to winning a modest contest this year; drawn wide for seasonal bow.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Cork

Stickyourneckout

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: J F Levins

Maiden after 17 starts is rated just 41 and doesn't make that much appeal.

25/1

22

(14)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Stickyourneckout

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J F Levins

Okay comeback Sligo run but never landed a blow at Chepstow latest; 6lb wrong and hard to fancy.

25/1

6th

8

(6)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Stickyourneckout

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: J F Levins

Irish maiden; back from 189 days off when doing good late work into fifth over 5.7f at Sligo last month; market support would bring him into the reckoning.

8/1

Form: 5338-0

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden ran well a few times in 7f maidens last summer, placed at Roscommon and Laytown; best on a sound surface.
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3rd

4

(5)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

I Know I Can

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Fergal Birrane

started quickly, led narrowly, headed and lost second over 1f out, soon no extra, no match for first two

25/1

15th

10

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

I Know I Can

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Fergal Birrane

soon led, headed but prominent halfway, weakened quickly 2f out

25/1

10/1

Form: 624-31

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Bought for 4,500gns after making the breakthrough at Kempton in January; has placed form on fast turf but not on easy ground; one of three runners for John Larkin.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(14)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J Larkin

AW winner in UK but soundly beaten in two C&D handicaps lately and needs to find much more.

20/1

6th

12

(12)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

8st 10lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: J Larkin

Kempton AW winner was regressive on turf this year and well held off much higher AW mark over C&D last week when never featuring; dropped 4lb but remains opposable.

20/1

8th

2

(14)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J Larkin

took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

Form: 04-8D44

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in 5f Down Royal maidens last term for Sheila Lavery and been running quite well for present yard at Dundalk, beaten less then 2l in 7f handicap latest; could go well but rotten draw tempers confidence.
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5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Aurora Nova

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D (good) on this card last year and gained third win of the year over C&D (good) in July off 69; tailed off at the Curragh on return; ground may be against her on this occasion.

16/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.

12/1

Form: /1823- CD

Last run: 298 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won this first time out last season and second over C&D in June (now 2lb lower); another good effort when last seen at Fairyhouse and long absence not a concern; big player from decent draw on yard debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

15:20 Sligo

Celtic Manor

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

Won this first time out last season and second over C&D in June (now 2lb lower); another good effort when last seen at Fairyhouse and long absence not a concern; big player from decent draw on yard debut.

7/2

10th
12 (6)
Helmet Star

20/1

Form: 16000-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Popped up at 40-1 at Gowran last summer (7f, good) but little since then and hard to fancy on first start since October; third runner for trainer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Helmet Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Bird

T: J Larkin

Poor performer these days; rated 30 and no chance at these weights.

100/1

17th

20

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Helmet Star

8st 12lb

T: J Larkin

Second reserve; no realistic chance on recent form.

Form: /9-770

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 19-race maiden hasn't shown much worthwhile form at Dundalk since returning from 20-month absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(10)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:55 Roscommon

Buachaill Or

8st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; 20-race maiden although glimpses of form at Dundalk over the winter.

11th

15

(8)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

15:20 Sligo

Buachaill Or

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; 19-race maiden hasn't shown much worthwhile form at Dundalk since returning from 20-month absence.

12th

15

(3)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buachaill Or

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; 18-race maiden and his best form is at 1m.

25/1

Form: 09/04/

Last run: 684 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins for Pat Fahy were over much longer trips; fair fourth in C&D claimer when last seen but that was 684 days ago so readily opposable; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 151y

16:35 Roscommon

Danis Boy

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: John J Cullen

Off for almost two years and little sign in two runs back that he can step up here; 12lb out of the handicap

100/1

17th

22

(23)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Danis Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: John J Cullen

walked to post

50/1

12th

11

(4)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

15:20 Sligo

Danis Boy

9st 0lb

J: Dean Curran

T: John J Cullen

Both wins for Pat Fahy were over much longer trips; fair fourth in C&D claimer when last seen but that was 684 days ago so readily opposable; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.

25/1

10/1

Form: 47688-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m and landed 7f handicap at Gowran last year for Ado McGuinness; ran okay in a couple of starts at Listowel festival for present yard but well held on AW when last seen; may be better for the run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(11)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Praying Mantis

9st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J Larkin

Four-time winner in the past but a shadow of her former self this year despite a plummeting mark; makes little appeal.

33/1

11th

13

(9)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Down Royal

Praying Mantis

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J Larkin

Has won four of her 31 starts; has deteriorated on the evidence three runs this season.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

Praying Mantis

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J Larkin

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 48360- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner for Nigel Tinkler, four of those coming over 6f, and has won on good to soft; not seen since last July; Donegal yard very good at getting horses ready at home but you would imagine Celtic Manor is their main hope in this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

18

(21)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Singe Anglais

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

midfield

18/1

11th

11

(13)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Singe Anglais

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

Five-time turf winner on a lengthy losing run; not beaten far in any of his starts this year at a variety of trips; can go well again but others have more pressing claims.

11/1

7th

17

(21)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Singe Anglais

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

held up in rear

8/1

Form: 00950-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Winner and three times runner-up over 5f at Newcastle last year; best effort for present yard when fifth of 13 (first-time blinkers) over 6f at Dundalk in December; not had much racing on turf and ran poorly only try on soft ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(17)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Just Another

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

AW winner when trained in Britain but unplaced in 10 starts for this yard and modest form on turf.

50/1

Form: 36483-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at Chelmsford when trained in Britain and also runner-up twice on easy ground at Lingfield; found a bit of form at Dundalk in the winter and was only beaten fractions over 5f when last seen just before Christmas; second runner for yard that does well here and good draw.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

14

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Silver Nemo

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Lee Smyth

Both wins have been on polytrack; makes no appeal on any of his form this year.

33/1

14th

16

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Silver Nemo

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Over three years since he won a couple on times on AW in Britain and modest form at Dundalk over the winter; makes no appeal.

40/1

7th

13

(5)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Silver Nemo

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Is just 2-40 but often runs well; however, has been disappointing lately and others are preferred.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 000-09

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; three 5f wins on a sound surface in Britain; very poor form since joining Denis Hogan last year but showed a bit more spark when tried in cheekpieces at Navan last time; mark has plummeted and well treated if they can get him back to form; fitted with blinkers and tongue-tie this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

Non-runners

Singe Anglais, Just Another, Silver Nemo, Peerless

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Payout
Straight Forecast €97.23
Tricast €394.36

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Manor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Silver Nemo

POSTDATA:

Sin E Shekells

The Irish Sun:

Celtic Manor