August 23 / 18.10 Sligo

18.10

Good

Hankook Pearse Rd Tyres Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 4f 141y
  • 14 runners
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Hankook Pearse Rd Tyres Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7-3554

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers and recent Ballinrobe maiden hurdle debut was a solid one; good bit more likely required here.
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9

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sequestered

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it.

25/1

9

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sequestered

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it.

25/1

10th

9

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Sequestered

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Irish-trained novice who has improved the last twice, easily winning big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 3m, good to yielding) in December then second of 16 at same track (2m5f, yielding); could do with jumping better than last time but this progressive 7yo may have more left in the tank.

14/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 6-2214 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in bumpers before scoring here last month (2m2f, good) and solid run back hurdling when fourth at Galway (2m5f), not quite getting the trip; return to this sharper track should suit and sure to play a role.
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1

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

13:45 Downpatrick

Arabian Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Sligo bumper winner on good ground; 0-6 over hurdles but has run well in defeat including on recent return from 212-day absence when staying on third behind a ready winner in 2m4f Leopardstown maiden; sure to be thereabouts but weight concession makes it tough.

4/1

3rd

1

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:00 Leopardstown

Arabian Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, went third after 2 out, switched right last, kept on

5/1

3rd

2

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Arabian Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, kept on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

9/2

33/1

  • Place: £10.40

Form: 70P-

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging debut in 2m Galway maiden last September but couple of poor efforts since; first start for new yard.
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8

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Tom Kelly

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Maiden has struggled since switched to handicaps; returns to this yard after a fruitless spell with Kevin Smith; off since February and has failed to complete three of last five starts; passed over.

33/1

9th

7

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 23y

16:43 Punchestown

Tom Kelly

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Lost form for his previous trainer; no sign of a recovery in two starts for this stable; addition of blinkers will need to make a major difference.

25/1

Form: 4/39P-

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden absent since pulled up in Thurles maiden hurdle in March; had shown glimpses of form in maidens previous year but not over this sort of trip.
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8

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Rock Ya Boy Ya

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

It took him a while to get his head in front over hurdles but he hacked up in handicaps at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) and Tramore (2m, yielding) four days apart earlier this month; will need to progress again in this company but that's not impossible.

11/2

8

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Rock Ya Boy Ya

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

It took him a while to get his head in front over hurdles but he hacked up in handicaps at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) and Tramore (2m, yielding) four days apart earlier this month; will need to progress again in this company but that's not impossible.

11/2

1st

1

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Rock Ya Boy Ya

12st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Had a couple of decent runs in defeat in maiden hurdles in 2023; returned from a lengthy break when well behind at Galway (2m, good to yielding) but was a very easy victor of a Killarney handicap hurdle four days ago (2m1f, yielding); could have more to come carrying a 7lb penalty as long as this doesn't come too quickly.

9/4

Form: 95552-

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Had shown fairly useful form in maiden hurdles last season before career-best when narrowly beaten on handicap debut in 2m Fairyhouse contest on New Year's Day (soft); long absence since a concern and trip an unknown.
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9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Musta Lovea Lovea

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Still a maiden after 22 starts under rules; struggled in two chase starts early last year; faces a huge task after a long break.

33/1

13th

7

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

13:25 Thurles

Musta Lovea Lovea

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

towards rear

100/1

13th

7

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

13:25 Thurles

Musta Lovea Lovea

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

towards rear throughout

100/1

Form: 72-73F BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length in 2m4f Tipperary maiden in April (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in three starts since, most recently halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; questions to answer at this stage.
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10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Rule The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten 1/2l in 2m4f Tipperary maiden last year (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in four starts since; returns from 11 months absence with questions to answer.

13/2

6th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length in 2m4f Tipperary maiden in April (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in three starts since, most recently halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; questions to answer at this stage.

5/2

0

7

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:10 Downpatrick

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Expensive store horse out of half-sister to Brave Inca; ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length at Tipperary (2m4f) in April; has disappointed since changing ownership; beaten fav at Kilbeggan and 20l third at Tramore albeit trip was probably too sharp for him there; has a few questions to answer now.

5/2

Form: 605

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Mild promise on Roscommon bumper debut last month and again here 13 days ago in a decent enough contest; upped in trip here for hurdles debut.
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17th

15

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

French Milan

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Showed promise over 2m4f at this venue on yard debut; failed to match that form at Fairyhouse last time, raising renewed doubts.

12/1

17th

15

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

French Milan

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Showed promise over 2m4f at this venue on yard debut; failed to match that form at Fairyhouse last time, raising renewed doubts.

12/1

18

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

French Milan

11st 6lb

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Addition of tongue-tie was possibly the key to improvement when a fair fifth at Punchestown on yard debut; further progress on the cards; second reserve.

OUR TIP

Form: 1-59

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Workmanlike winner of a good ground bumper at Ayr in April was then well held in a winner's contest at the Curragh and never really sighted when soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Galway recently on softer ground; best watched for now.
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2nd

1

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Bumble Bee Bet

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

prominent

5/2

8th

2

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Bumble Bee Bet

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Workmanlike winner of a good ground bumper at Ayr in April was then well held in a winner's contest at the Curragh and never really sighted when soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Galway recently on softer ground; best watched for now.

11/2

9th

1

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 150y

13:55 Galway

Bumble Bee Bet

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Workmanlike winner of a good ground bumper at Ayr in April; well held in a winner's contest at the Curragh since; difficult to know how the forecast rain will suit but interesting on his hurdles debut.

12/1

Form: P0-7P9

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maiden hurdles and beginners' chases for Debbie Hartnett and again on hurdles debut for current yard at Cork recently.
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7th

6

18th Feb 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 189y

17:10 Punchestown

Hutchie

12st 3lb

J: Mark Dunne

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

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66/1

0

5

20th Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 0f 0y

15:42 Navan

Hutchie

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Ran twice over fences after winning a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Galway in September, disappointing at Tramore following second at Killarney; fair fifth of 17 when sent back over hurdles in a handicap at Punchestown on Monday.

6/1

11

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

13:25 Punchestown

Hutchie

11st 3lb

J: Mr M N Sharpe

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Two runs over fences since winning a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Galway in September; 7lb higher but certainly not discounted if he can repeat it.

10/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well held in Listowel bumper last year and again on return early this month in Galway maiden hurdle.
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13

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Shotgun Jack

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Patrick G Kelly

Rated 100 over hurdles; sent off at big prices in two chase starts when never involved; same story likely.

150/1

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Shotgun Jack

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Patrick G Kelly

Two-time hurdles winner rated 100 in that arena; never involved when beaten 52l on chase debut at Roscommon last month; best form on soft and can only be watched for now.

16/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 531 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off on all three points starts and again on rules debut in Thurles hunters chase in March; easily overlooked now switched to hurdles.
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13

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:05 Galway

Clyde The Glide

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

15-race maiden whose best efforts have been over shorter distances; not in the best of form right now and blinkers are tried.

25/1

16

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

Clyde The Glide

10st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

0-14 under Rules, not a bad run at Limerick in May when beaten 6.5L in a 2m3f handicap chase off 77; looked a non-stayer over further the last twice and this drop back in trip should suit but it is hard to make a solid case for him.

33/1

10th

16

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Clyde The Glide

10st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

First reserve; yet to hit the frame in 13 career starts; best effort when sixth in a handicap chase at Limerick (2m4f, good) in May; needs to find more.

100/1

Form: P00

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown nothing so far.
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12th

5

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:37 Kilbeggan

Madhenry

11st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: Fintan Feeney

midfield

100/1

12th

5

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Madhenry

11st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: Fintan Feeney

Has shown nothing so far.

100/1

16th

4

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

17:28 Cork

Madhenry

12st 0lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Fintan Feeney

in touch with leaders

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sageburg 6yo is first foal of an unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner River Maigue, from family of high-class 2m hurdler Spirit Leader; newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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11

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

20:30 Bellewstown

Wild River Fall

11st 7lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Victor Wilson

Refused to race on debut then pulled-up in a bumper and maiden hurdle; look elsewhere.

200/1

9

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Wild River Fall

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Victor Wilson

Refused to race on debut then jumped poorly at Fairyhouse next time; back from summer break and of no appeal on bumper debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Daughter of Libertarian whose unraced dam is half-sister to winning hurdlers Sergeant Harper (3m) and Thundering Steel (2m5f); cheekpieces on for debut.
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0

13

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Clancys Bar

10st 11lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Adrian Murray

Daughter of Libertarian whose unraced dam is half-sister to winning hurdlers Sergeant Harper (3m) and Thundering Steel (2m5f); cheekpieces on for debut.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €28.10
Straight Forecast €15.66
Trifecta €1234.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Diamond

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rule The Wind

TOPSPEED:

Musta Lovea Lovea

POSTDATA:

Arabian Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Arabian Diamond