May 05 / 17.10 Sligo

17.10

Yielding To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 2f 120y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

Form: 17-565

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a heavy ground nursery off 57 over 7f at Gowran in October but safely held when tried over various trips since, latest behind Solar Drive at Cork; remains opposable.
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6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Dont Do Dramas

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Struggled for form in five runs so far this season and beaten 21l at Gowran latest; step back up in trip may help but hard to fancy.

20/1

3

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Dont Do Dramas

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three wins including over 7f here as a 2yo; hasn't been at his best in four starts this year but has dropped to an attractive mark if returning to form.

14/1

9/2

Form: 0001

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three Dundalk maidens but much improved (longer trip, soft ground) on switch to turf in 1m4f Cork handicap 11 days ago, keen but seeing it out well under claiming rider; Keane now takes over off 9lb higher mark and drop in trip should be no problem.
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3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

6th

7

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

19:40 Roscommon

Solar Drive

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; 2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming over 1m4f under this rider at Cork off 50 (soft) and off 64 (good) last season; pleasing return to the level at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) ten days ago after a spell over timber; just 3lb above last win now and trip and ground fine; chance.

4/1

3rd
6 (10)
Sylkie

13/2

Form: 08-03

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimmer of ability in three Dundalk maidens over the winter and quite well-backed on seasonal return in first-time cheekpieces, putting in best work at finish after slow start in 7f Navan handicap; step up in trip could suit and one to consider.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Form: 900-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three juvenile runs late last season didn't reveal much; more expected this year and trip should suit on handicap debut.
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5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

11/4

Form: 900-01

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Improvement (first-time hood, slower ground and more forceful tactics given as reasons) to get off the mark in 1m Naas handicap last Sunday, staying on well to hold off older rivals; 3lb rise seems okay and big player again if staying this longer trip.
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2nd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Moutarde

11st 12lb

J: Sgt Nick Oliver

T: Syd Hosie

Won two juvenile hurdles for Anthony Charlton last season but largely disappointing in handicaps for new stable this term, albeit not running badly when fifth at Taunton (2m, good) this month; needs to up his game.

7/1

5th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Moutarde

12st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

On a losing run but was perhaps ridden too aggressively (in a visor) when pulled up in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle in January; yard is going really well so this C&D winner could bounce back off a reduced mark with headgear now dispensed with.

25/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Moutarde

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Syd Hosie

Four wins divided between the Flat and hurdling; didn't run too badly in a first-time visor at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) but may have been flattered by how that race panned out (soon led); others perhaps safer.

25/1

12/1

Form: 100-25

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win in nine came in Navan claimer but ran to that form when second in small-field 7f Cork handicap in March on seasonal return; possibly didn't stay at Gowran latest so stamina concerns here.
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8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Nika Pika

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel C Kelly

Just 1-26, winning a Navan claiming maiden in 2023; lost her form on AW last winter and poor back there last time; handles soft but not easy to fancy.

25/1

4

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Nika Pika

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole win from 25 starts came at Navan in a maiden claimer in 2023 over 1m; highly tried at this venue earlier this year with her best effort being a 1.75l third over 1m4f; poor in five runs at this track following that and tailed off when attempting hurdles for the first time at Cartmel last time; tongue-tie now added to hood.

18/1

Form: 9-057

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest AW form, including handicap debut last month at this trip; 2lb wrong here for turf debut.
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7th

13

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Waystar

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 1m4f here a year ago; form has been uneven since, good run over 1m4f in December on penultimate start; failed to build on that over this trip the following month.

12/1

13th

4

(15)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Waystar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came on AW; creditable effort on good to firm at Ayr before lesser run at Dundalk last Friday; unproven on this sort of ground and has a poor draw; cheekpieces.

10/1

16/1

Form: 0-87

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't counted in three qualifying maidens at 7f; potential improver but not really bred for this trip.
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17

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:05 Navan

Finito Bonito

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

12-race maiden's form petered out on the AW at the tail end of last year; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) off 48 in October; never a factor at Gowran on return; others appeal more.

33/1

17

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:05 Navan

Finito Bonito

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

12-race maiden's form petered out on the AW at the tail end of last year; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) off 48 in October; never a factor at Gowran on return; others appeal more.

33/1

11th

11

(4)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Finito Bonito

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

towards rear

20/1

20/1

Form: 88-77

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Keen sort for whom hood hasn't seemed to have any effect the last twice, including off a high initial mark at Gowran last month; dropped 4lb but remains of limited appeal.
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4th

7

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Tipperary

Ill Rise

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

soon prominent, led after 1st

6/1

7th

18

(13)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Ill Rise

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, never near to challenge

12/1

3rd

10

(3)

30th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Ill Rise

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Moderate form in handicaps, 62 mark probably flatters her; plenty to prove now.

10/1

16/1

Form: 40-70

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in maidens, never sighted on last month's handicap debut at Dundalk; plenty to find and draw no help.
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Wonderwalk

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of two hurdle starts, poor last time.

50/1

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

17:23 Down Royal

Wonderwalk

10st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Unplaced in 15 starts under rules, including sole attempt over hurdles at Wexford last time when a 13.5l sixth (2m1f, good); big improvement needed

50/1

6th

14

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Wexford

Wonderwalk

10st 8lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Poor Flat maiden makes no appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

16/1

Form: 388827

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has had a busy schedule but 0-14 on both turf and AW, beaten a fair way behind Solar Drive at Cork latest; hard to fancy.
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7

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Gregorina

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won from 4lb higher last year at Hamilton (1m4f, soft); has shown little since and was last seen on the end of a 34l defeat returning from an absence two weeks ago at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); needs to bounce back.

33/1

8

(18)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Gregorina

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice last summer, at Ballinrobe off 49 and Hamilton off 52; going through the motions at Dundalk earlier this year; capable off this mark on return to turf but drawn wide and might need this after a 114-day break.

33/1

11

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Gregorina

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Well drawn but recent form means a case is hard to make for her.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 0-46

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held in three maidens, latest at Dundalk when just mild promise at this trip; potential improver.
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3rd

7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jlow

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

20-race maiden under both codes and did plenty wrong when pulled up last time at Warwick (2m5f); opposable.

12/1

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Jlow

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Yet to get her head in front after 12 attempts and recent efforts don't suggest she's about to make that breakthrough here, despite a 2lb easing of his mark.

14/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Jlow

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Longstanding maiden who made it 0-11 over hurdles when a well-held fourth in Ffos Las handicap (2m4f, good to soft; 25-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

12/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Solar Drive

The Irish Sun:

Moutarde

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gregorina

POSTDATA:

Solar Drive