June 13 / 19.43 Sligo

19.43

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RSS Record Storage Service (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 3m 1f 96y
  • 16 runners
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RSS Record Storage Service (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 235-0U D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dependable over staying distances between September and December last year; unseated early at the first in a recent beginners' chase at Kilbeggan.
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7th

9

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Collins

C&D winner; last scored in September 2023 but back to form with a 1.25l second at Clonmel on latest; raised 3lb for that but is still 10lb below his last success; C&D form figures read 41343; leading claims.

7/2

2nd

13

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ballyglass Beauty

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Collins

One of two for yard; last of three wins came at Listowel in 2023; fourth on both starts for this stable at this venue over 3m but beaten 31l (on heavy) and 52l (on yielding); on a dangerous mark now, however, and cheekpieces might provide a spark.

16/1

4th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Ballyglass Beauty

11st 7lb

J: Jan Ilik

T: Cian Collins

Three wins all at 3m, most recently at Listowel festival in 2023; back down to competitive mark on evidence of clear second over same trip at Limerick in October; following month in contention when brought down two out at this venue; well beaten fourth on yard debut at Clonmel.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £15.70

Form: /P150-

Last run: 184 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Cork win last October on stable debut was a surprise; overall credentials are unconvincing; absent since last December.
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2nd

13

13th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 96y

19:43 Sligo

Champagne Auction

10st 10lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

prominent, went second after 2nd, led 3rd, pushed along and joined last, kept on well but headed towards finish

16/1

17th

15

11th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Champagne Auction

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

midfield, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened

9/1

5th

3

1st Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 199y

15:35 Thurles

Champagne Auction

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Sprung a surprise on debut for new yard in winning 2m3f Cork handicap in October (yielding) beating two subsequent winners; 7lb rise seems okay and should make another bold bid.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 206P-8

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Made a couple of mistakes at Tipperary last time; could be given a chance on C&D second last October, when those behind included today's rivals Ballyglass Beauty and Paidi's Passion.
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3rd

4

13th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 96y

19:43 Sligo

Alfieri

11st 8lb

J: Mr J W Reilly

T: Ross O’Sullivan

towards rear, slightly hampered 1st, not fluent 7th, pushed along and headway from 3 out, disputed lead approaching last, ridden towards far side run-in, no extra towards finish

10/1

Form: /00P-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best form for Jessica Harrington was her second in a Galway bumper on good ground two seasons ago; failed to progress; made a bright start for this yard when fifth at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago, only 1 1/4l behind Aliunde who appears to have a solid chance; first reserve.
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0

2

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Jesina

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

116-race maiden, ex-Jessica Harrington; Has shown a fair degree of consistency on good ground since joining this stable; each-way prospects if she handles the ground.

10/1

Form: P82-22 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Course maiden winner on good-to-yielding ground last summer and has returned in fine shape to finish second in handicaps at Ballinrobe, Tipperary and Wexford in recent months; 2 1/4l in front of fourth-placed Junior Alliance at Wexford.
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5th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ladiam

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

2-28 with both wins coming at Sligo, the most recent off 2lb lower last June (20.5f, good); has run well over C&D off higher marks in the past and likes good ground; go well.

10/1

5th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Ladiam

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Norman Lee

Both wins have come here over an extended 2m4f; 3lb above last win here in June 2025 and off since a modest Thurles win in October; will improve for this run.

15/2

Form: 0006-1

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Point winner in 2021; stayed well when winning over an extended 2m7f at Down Royal; runner-up has won since over fences at Perth; good staying pedigree; more progress on the cards now that he goes beyond 3m for the first time;
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17

7th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:18 Fairyhouse

Reserve Judgement

11st 1lb

T: Leanne Breen

Reserve; won at Kilbeggan over this trip and a sound run there next time but questions raised by a poor Down Royal effort last time.

6

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Reserve Judgement

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Leanne Breen

Given a very positive ride by Carl Millar when winning on first start for new yard at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in June; given too much to do when respectable fourth at that venue last time from 6lb higher; he has won around here in the past and Millar is back aboard now; big player.

9/1

Form: 459-04

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has come down 7lb in the ratings since February and is beginning to be competitive; finished only 2 1/4l behind runner-up Ladiam when fourth at Wexford last month.
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6th

3

27th Jul 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

19:35 Limerick

Junior Alliance

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Thomas Gibney

Seems to have found his level ratings-wise having run a lot better in two of his last three starts; 3m seems fine and should handle the conditions.

8/1

5th

15

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Junior Alliance

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Thomas Gibney

Signs more encouraging since coming down the weights, especially when fourth at Wexford (3m) on his penultimate run; Sligo's extended 3m1f perhaps a stretch last time.

16/1

7th

1

13th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 96y

19:43 Sligo

Junior Alliance

12st 4lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Thomas Gibney

took keen hold, prominent, led 2nd, headed and raced in second 3rd

8/1

Form: 8P00-8

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden form provides no encouragement; cheekpieces will need to have a dramatic effect.
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5th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Cullenwaine

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Poor strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; however, chased home previous-race contender Lake Chad here before a near miss at Limerick last week; solid chance.

5/1

2nd

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Cullenwaine

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Record of 1-19 over fences; lost his form for Philip Rothwell last summer but two of his three runs for this yard full of promise, on latest when runner-up to an easy winner at Tramore; contender.

8/1

2nd

14

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Cullenwaine

10st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Record of 1-18 over fences; lost his form for Philip Rothwell last summer but fair effort on yard debut at this venue on New Year's Day; not as good at Thurles last time.

14/1

Form: 4303-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough over hurdles last autumn, form highlighted by Listowel win; second off his lower chase mark at Limerick last time; stays 3m and suited by good ground.
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12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John F O’Neill

Ran well when second at Kilbeggan in July but was still beaten 13l; outclassed on the Flat latest but this much more suitable and was a close second in a division of this race in 2023 off 5lb higher; place shout.

16/1

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 4lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Capable jumper at an ordinary level; rated 42 on the Flat and should be outclassed.

200/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Winless run stretches back to July 2023; beaten 13l when second of 12 in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (18.5f, good) on latest; remains 4lb above his last win but has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.

17/2

Form: 5090-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner on good ground; ordinary maiden form; made no impact at Limerick in his first handicap, though allowance should be made for the fact that he suffered interference at the fifth flight.
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0

9

27th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Finding Freedom

10st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Point winner; poor maiden over hurdles; no encouragement from his form in beginners' chases; tailed off at this venue in his first handicap; pulled up at Thurles in first-time blinkers which are now replaced with cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 073-54

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has shown a degree of promise on all four handicap hurdle outings, never beaten more than 10l; effective on soft ground and handled a quicker surface at Ballinrobe last time; should not be far away for this combination of a locally based trainer and very experienced rider.
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8

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Aliunde

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won over fences last year at Kilbeggan off 1lb higher; however, has been well beaten over hurdles and fences lately so others preferred.

20/1

13

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Aliunde

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win came in a Kilbeggan handicap chase in July 2024; lost way since and now reverts to hurdles; others arrive in better form.

16/1

10th

4

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Aliunde

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win came over C&D in this race last year off 85; 3lb higher now and needs to bounce back from successive non-completions but that is not impossible.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /090-1

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a gambled-on handicap chase win at Clonmel on Friday; that was achieved off a mark of 106, making him potentially well treated off 102 here; same rider aboard.
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9

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 4f 61y

16:37 Leopardstown

Whatsyourstatus

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Hurdles winner over 3m, two chase wins over shorter; second comeback run at Thurles encouraging and down to a favourable mark; would appreciate some drying in the ground.

14/1

Form: 27989-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner last August; ran well in a Downpatrick novice hurdle and a Roscommon mares' chase in the autumn; suited by good ground, and not as effective later on soft.
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7th

11

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:05 Galway

Paidis Passion

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, jumped left 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

20/1

3

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5l over 3m1f on good at Roscommon in June on debut for Paul Flynn and only 4lb higher than that day should he rediscover some spark in the new cheekpieces (was behind Bella Bliss the last time).

12/1

1

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 3m1f here on stable debut in June and a couple of fair efforts off her revised mark after that before being pulled up last time; ground versatile.

8/1

Form: 0-74

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second in a maiden point in February; qualified for a mark with fourth at Hexham a month ago; others preferred.
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7

13th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 96y

19:43 Sligo

Now Go Soldier Go

11st 4lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position after 5 out, pulled up quickly before 4 out

16/1

4th

6

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Now Go Soldier Go

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

in touch with leaders, hampered 1st, soon recovered

14/1

7th

14

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

Now Go Soldier Go

11st 4lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

midfield

25/1

Form: 5PF-8P

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both wins gained at Ballinrobe, the most recent over fences last September; pulled-up in a handicap chase at Clonmel last Friday; plenty to prove now; second reserve.
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0

13

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Chief Seattle

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: John Patrick Ryan

held up in rear, mistake 7th

33/1

9th

12

23rd Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

Chief Seattle

10st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe last year but out of form of late, faller over fences the last twice; hard to be confident in.

16/1

0

10

12th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Chief Seattle

10st 4lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe last year; poor lately; blinkers tried but others preferred.

25/1

Form: 000-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; big price when down the field at Clonmel on handicap debut; up against it; third reserve.
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14th

18

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Tullig Wood

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

led narrowly, bad mistake 5 out, faced challenge 4 out, pushed along and headed after 3 out, soon weakened

9th

11

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Tullig Wood

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Thomas Cooper

Tailed off in four starts so far including handicap debut last month; plenty to prove but new trip may help.

20/1

16

13th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 96y

19:43 Sligo

Tullig Wood

10st 7lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Thomas Cooper

Ordinary form in maidens; big price when down the field at Clonmel on handicap debut; up against it; third reserve.

Non-runners

Whatsyourstatus, Chief Seattle, Tullig Wood

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Payout
Exacta €613.10
Straight Forecast €302.75
Tricast €2180.27
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Reserve Judgement

SPOTLIGHT:

Aliunde

The Irish Sun:

Ladiam

TOPSPEED:

Tullyhogue Fort

POSTDATA:

Reserve Judgement