August 09 / 17.05 Sligo

17.05

Good

Rockshore Lager Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 103y
  • 12 runners
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Rockshore Lager Claiming Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-6074

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ger Lyons; placed in his two races at three, third over 7f at Down Royal, second over 1m at Killarney; unconvincing form this year but perhaps premature to write off.
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10th

1

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Texas Sun

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

Placed in first two maidens for Ger Lyons last year; off the mark on second start for this yard when getting up close home in Sligo claimer (10.5f) but stamina unproven for this trip.

6/1

1st

8

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:05 Sligo

Texas Sun

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James McAuley

pushed along briefly, soon prominent, headway when ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final 110yds, led final strides

10/1

4th

1

(1)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Texas Sun

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

in touch with leaders

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 897-00 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won two AW handicaps for Michael Dods in 2021; poor form in two handicap runs this season; new headgear combination.
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10th

8

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jomont

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: H D McGuigan

Dual AW winner over similar trip on Tapeta but no wins since 2021; while he wasn't beaten far in a Sligo claimer over this trip in August, he posted two lesser efforts subsequently that month; may need this after 148 days off.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0/5907

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner, 0-16 Flat; fair chance at this level if running up to his mark; recent form not very convincing but he is the joint highest-rated runner in the race and has a talented 5lb claimer in the saddle.
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4th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Cafe Con Leche

10st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Five-time winner including two here over 2m; scored over 2m4f at Cork in November; well below that level in three starts since but could rebound now dropped into this grade.

5/1

12

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

Cafe Con Leche

10st 12lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Won his fifth race over hurdles at Cork in November (2m4f, yielding); unfancied and struggled off revised mark in two runs following that; needs to return to form.

33/1

Form: 000777

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Has never reached the first six in eight starts on the Flat; tailed off over hurdles on latest; first reserve.
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6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Dual turf winner in Ireland who was having his third start for this yard when third of eight over C&D this month; drops in grade and every chance if building on that performance.

13/2

Form: -76730

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at Galway including over hurdles; should be more competitive in a race like this; decent effort when third in a 1m handicap at Killarney last month.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

6th
1 (13)
Dalvey

6/1

Form: 297860 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner is 1-15 on turf; soundly beaten in handicaps lately; trainer runs four here, and he has been put in on a mark that reflects his official rating.
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15th

1

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Dalvey

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off over hurdles latest and struggling in claimers on Flat previously on AW; no wins on turf since 2020 and others preferred.

12/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

10/1

Form: 666200 D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Out of form at Dundalk and in a run over hurdles since finishing just in front of stablemate Bringsty in a Dundalk claimer in March; overall record shows a preference for AW.
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13th

15

(17)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

No Trouble

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

18/1

12th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

No Trouble

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

12/1

13

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

No Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.

33/1

8th
10 (15)
Jalo

13/2

Form: 83-388

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed in maidens at Dundalk, mid-field in two turf handicaps this year; not a lost cause if addition of tongue-tie brings about some improvement.
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9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

7th

13

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

Form: 847300

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner for Keith Dalgleish, showing her best form at Musselburgh (five wins) and Carlisle (three wins); has failed to find her best form this year; may improve form last week's apprentice-ridden outing at Galway.
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14th

11

(1)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Gometra Ginty

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield

40/1

9th

12

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 30y

13:10 Punchestown

Gometra Ginty

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Prolific flat winner in Britain at 7f/1m on decent ground (rated 56); bought for 7,000gns at Newmarket Summer Sale and hurdling debut here on ground likely on the soft side so best watched.

33/1

Form: 369907 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner makes little appeal on this year's form; overall turf form is weak.
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7th

15

(13)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

50/1

12th

17

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

Second reserve; soundly beaten in four runs for this stable; others preferred.

9th

16

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

AW winner for Marcus Tregoning and John McConnell; down the field in three turf starts for this stable.

33/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 122229 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won 1m1f Leopardstown handicap on heavy ground in the spring; subsequently consistent in recent claimers over a range of distances; runner-up four times in a row after Gowran win; reportedly did not handle the track at Ballinrobe; every chance he can bounce back.
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6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Bringsty

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort.

4/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Bringsty

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes.

6/1

25/1

Form: 470-00

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Showed decent form two seasons ago, winning a pair of 1m handicaps for Pat Martin; has struggled since fourth in this race 12 months ago; first time with cheekpieces
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13th

12

(3)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Pool

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Martin

Tricky mare has won twice on turf but only two placed efforts from 18 starts here; well held by Old Peculier on latest C&D form.

25/1

8th

10

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Pool

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Martin

Dual turf winner in 2021 but has been regressive for quite a while now, unseating rider leaving stalls here a fortnight ago, 40-1 chance then; AW record now reads, 0-17, placed only twice.

33/1

Non-runners

General Idea, Santa Catarina, Gatsby Cap, Miss Langmore

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €206.80
Straight Forecast €225.69
Trifecta €2136.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bringsty

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bringsty

POSTDATA:

Bringsty

The Irish Sun:

Bringsty