August 09 / 18.10 Sligo

18.10

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies & Mares Handicap

  • Prize money: £13575.22
  • 1m 2f 103y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies & Mares Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 16-544

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner last year has twice run well over 1m at Killarney recently in conditions events; stepping up in trip looks like it will suit her, so a chance.
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7th

7

(10)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Starry Heavens

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two middle-distance wins last year included Longchamp Listed event; has not shown the same level of form this term and looks like the outsider of three runners for her trainer.

16/1

8th

13

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Starry Heavens

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, raced in last

14/1

3rd

5

(8)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Starry Heavens

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear but in touch with leaders, midfield before halfway, not clear run from over 2f out, soon headway, went third and kept on from 1f out, no match for first two

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-5153

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won at Leopardstown over 1m1f and two decent runs since, over the same trip and in a 7f premier handicap; won over 1m4f in France so this distance should suit; a player.
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3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

14:39 Down Royal

No Niki No

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E J O’Neill

Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

No Niki No

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success here over 1m4f last month (good); capitulated tamely however at Down Royal 10 days later so needs to bounce back and unproven over this far.

15/2

6th

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

No Niki No

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.

6/1

3rd
10 (4)
Dabana

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -31445

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in defeat up to this trip since winning a Dundalk maiden over 1m in February; needs to find more and is 5lb out of the handicap.
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11th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dabana

10st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole victory here last year in 1m maiden when trained by Dermot Weld; went close over 1m2f at Down Royal in June but down the field in three subsequent starts; return to AW needs to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

1

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Dabana

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John C McConnell

Went close over this far at Down Royal in June but down the field in her two subsequent runs; has become hard to predict.

14/1

Form: 34-316

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Was a close fourth in a Group 3 as a 2yo and won a Gowran maiden over just short of 1m2f in May; a fine run in a Listed race next time; should be involved.
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8th

1

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Perfect Portrait

10st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

5

(9)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Perfect Portrait

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f; later ran well in defeat in good company including when 3l behind stablemate Dancing Tango in a Listed race at Naas over 1m4f; lost a shoe when poor on return; over 5l behind Dancing Tango when they clashed again at Limerick last month.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

16:05 Limerick

Perfect Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f ran well in defeat in stronger company afterwards including when 3l behind Dancing Tango in a Listed race at Naas over 1m4f; lost a shoe when poor on return; probably better on softer.

10/1

Form: 335192

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Limerick over 1m in June and was a bit unlucky in second at Gowran last time over the same trip; the step up in distance today is a question.
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5th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, most recently Naas handicap over this trip in March (soft); safely held both starts since but closely matched with Gloriously Glam on C&D run on these better terms.

9/4

8th

3

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, five over this trip; landed 7f handicap at Naas on soft two starts ago; ran well off 4lb higher when beaten 6l into sixth at the Curragh 19 days ago; should go well back in trip and has won off higher in the past.

10/1

6/1

Form: 2-3261

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Came back to form when winning a Ballinrobe handicap last time over just short of 1m2f; 5lb higher but can go well; ran well in defeat here last year.
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5th

6

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing sequence but she really caught the eye when a running-on third of 14 in 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

15/8

3rd

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer and was successful at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last April; now 24lb lower than for that win but she's struggled since and has form figures of 9050876 for her current yard; opposable.

16/1

6th

3

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokkell

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer, winning off 21lb higher mark on turf last April; mainly disappointing since; on a good mark, but plenty to prove now.

25/1

Form: 074203

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for over two years but some solid efforts this season; needs to find more from the same mark as previous two starts.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Coill Na Sionainne

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Hasn't won for over two years but some solid efforts this season; needs to find more from the same mark as previous two starts.

11/1

3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Coill Na Sionainne

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W McCreery

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well on outer inside final furlong, went third final strides

12/1

11th

9

(2)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Coill Na Sionainne

9st 5lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Second of her two wins came two years ago; consistent without winning of late and had a few of these behind when runner-up in a Leopardstown handicap latest; each-way chance again.

10/1

Form: 5222-1

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; the third home has since won a maiden; switched yards since and a shout on handicap debut.
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11th

4

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Lizzys Filly

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won 1m1f Flat maiden here last year (1-12 on the Flat); not bred for this though and probably best watched.

20/1

9th

9

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up four times for Ciaran Murphy in 2022; won Ballinrobe maiden for Pat Martin on the first of two starts last year; faces stiff task after 12 months on the sidelines.

16/1

8th

9

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Michael Collins

Got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; the third home has since won a maiden; switched yards since and a shout on handicap debut.

8/1

Form: -14274 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Leopardstown on return over this trip on heavy ground; several good runs in defeat since, mostly over 1m2f and in varying ground conditions; can be involved.
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4th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Signora Bellissima

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

4th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Signora Bellissima

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

11th

1

(11)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:24 Newcastle (AW)

Signora Bellissima

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual turf winner (1m/1m2f) for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland; runner-up to stablemate Enola Grey at Southwell in March but she's had only two runs since and has finished last of five in both of them; mark is sliding but she's hard to predict and others are more convincing.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 535450

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in Australia where she showed decent form up to 1m4f, including in Group 3 company; 6f was too short on Irish debut but was still beaten a long way; seems best watched for now.
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6th

7

(4)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Linden Lady

9st 1lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Formerly trained in Australia where she showed decent form up to 1m4f, including in Group 3 company; way below that form in two summer starts for Denis Hogan, trip too short and then ground plenty soft at Sligo; since switched yards and best watched for now.

25/1

10th

1

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Linden Lady

10st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Formerly trained in Australia where she showed decent form up to 1m4f, including in Group 3 company; 6f was too short on Irish debut but was still beaten a long way; seems best watched for now.

25/1

10th

3

(8)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Linden Lady

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced near side, towards rear of midfield

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €160.20
Straight Forecast €188.61
Tricast €2599.50
Trifecta €1431.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Niki No

The Irish Sun:

Dabana

POSTDATA:

Yokkell

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Coill Na Sionainne

TOPSPEED:

No Niki No