August 17 / 20.30 Sligo

20.30

Good

Templeboy INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Templeboy INH Flat Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-3, flashed tail under pressure when fourth of nine at Limerick last month; that may have been greenness and she's obviously open to improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Ginnets Girl

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Sligo bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Kilbeggan (3m1f, yielding) last summer; this season's form has been poor and she was beaten out of sight around here twice; top yard but percentage call is to oppose.

18/1

Form: 24

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped like a stayer when touched off on debut at Ballinrobe and likewise when keeping on up the hill to be fourth of 15 at Galway; longer trip here should be a plus.
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13

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Western Comandor

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-13 chasing, well held here early in the month over 2m4f after a break; softer ground to suit.

14/1

8

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Western Comandor

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-12 chasing and recent hurdles form none too encouraging.

25/1

12th

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Western Comandor

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

pressed leader, lost position before 3 out

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7s, mid-field at Cork when only a couple of lengths behind Unbridled Power albeit that rival shaped with more promise; yard always respected in bumpers and could take a nice step forward.
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1st

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Sean Og

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual C&D winner who returned from break with two low-key runs in February/March; usually knocks about in lower-grade races than this but returns to this track on a workable mark (even from 3lb out of the weights) and is versatile regarding ground.

6/1

4th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Sean Og

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Has done all of his winning at Cartmel and Catterick; made the frame in this race 12 months ago but was beaten long way over C&D on return from layoff last time.

25/1

7th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Sean Og

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Won at Cartmel (2m5f, soft) last June and runner-up at Perth (3m, good) in September; below par at Hexham in October when last seen but a break may have helped and he can go well fresh; could be a contender on his return.

13/2

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-4 fav, wide trip throughout and refused to settle when beaten 12l at Cork last month; no surprise if he's capable of a lot better and yard continues to send out bumper winners with great regularity (three at Galway festival and four more since).
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8th

5

(2)

22nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Unbridled Power

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran poorly on his handicap debut here ten days ago (1m4f; raced too freely in a visor); still has low mileage but no certainty to appreciate this return to 2m; cheekpieces back on today.

16/1

10th

3

(7)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:05 Newcastle (AW)

Unbridled Power

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three defeats as favourite in bumpers for Willie Mullins; however, he's shown enough in three runs for this yard to suggest he can be a factor at a lowly level now upped in trip again and switched from cheekpieces to a visor.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

20th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Unbridled Power

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

In the frame once from three runs in bumpers for Willie Mullins; fair efforts over 1m here (third in modest novice event after slow start) and at Wolverhampton (1m4f) for this yard; worth considering

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred Vadamos filly; dam closely related to bumper winner and smart hurdler My Mate Mozzie; yard has enjoyed a good summer but newcomer probably best watched.
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4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Liberty Flame

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Stuart Coltherd

16-race maiden under rules; has been struggling on the Flat during the summer and made a belated return to hurdles when seventh of ten finishers at Perth (2m, soft) nine days ago; steps up in trip and has work to do.

14/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Liberty Flame

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Stuart Coltherd

16-race maiden under rules; has been struggling on the Flat during the summer and made a belated return to hurdles when seventh of ten finishers at Perth (2m, soft) nine days ago; steps up in trip and has work to do.

14/1

7th

8

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Liberty Flame

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Belatedly returns to hurdling (0-5); has been struggling at a very modest level on the Flat.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred showed promise at Ballinrobe when only 3l behind runner-up Western Comandor; well beaten on easier ground at Tipperary last time and now tongue-tied.
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12th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 119y

13:30 Naas

Locorotondo

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Best of seven bumpers runs when second at Roscommon in 2022; struggled on hurdling debut at Punchestown three months ago.

33/1

12th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 119y

13:30 Naas

Locorotondo

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Best of seven bumpers runs when second at Roscommon in 2022; struggled on hurdling debut at Punchestown three months ago.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer and jockey have combined to win three bumpers this season and this filly's full-sister won a Market Rasen bumper first time out for Nicky Henderson in March; respected newcomer.
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10

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Grace Faraday

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Stays well; gave a stout hurdles performance when scoring over 3m at Galway in October; beaten in excess of 20l in her most recent three races; 90-rated hurdler may struggle over this trip on chase debut.

25/1

6th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Grace Faraday

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Anthony McCann

Stays well, winner and twice placed at this track; gave a stout performance when scoring over 3m at Galway three starts ago; beaten in excess of 20l in her most recent races here and at Cork.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a point-to-point; 7-2 for track debut at Galway when beaten 9l by the Willie Mullins-trained winner; stuck to her task well and this longer trip may help.
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5

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Perth

Our Girl Sal

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Got up on the line at Kelso (3m2f) last month on second start for new stable, opening her rules account; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.

9/2

1st

4

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:25 Kelso

Our Girl Sal

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Irish point winner in March (3m, yielding) when with Peter Fahey; creditable 3l fifth off this mark in a mares' novice handicap hurdle on stable debut here last time (2m5f, good); this looks harder, but a possible.

4/1

4

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:25 Kelso

Our Girl Sal

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Irish point winner in March (3m, yielding) when with Peter Fahey; creditable 3l fifth off this mark in a mares' novice handicap hurdle on stable debut here last time (2m5f, good); this looks harder, but a possible.

4/1

Form: 9

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40s, not disgraced when beaten 16l at Tramore on Sunday; likely to need a bit more experience.
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9th

9

17th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 0y

20:30 Sligo

Monarch Of Tara

11st 0lb

J: Mr T P Harney

T: Paul Mulligan

led at steady pace, increased tempo from over 6f out, headed 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden when lost position 2f out, soon dropped to rear and beaten

33/1

9th

10

14th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Tramore

Monarch Of Tara

11st 8lb

J: Mr Pat Taaffe

T: Paul Mulligan

midfield, lost position when outpaced over 2f out, soon pushed along, minor headway when ridden over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

33/1

18

6th Aug 2022

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Monarch Of Tara

10st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Paul Mulligan

Second reserve; Imperial Monarch filly; dam unraced sister to point winner Courtly Love; unlikely on debut.

Form: 6-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut on winter ground; much better when 11l sixth of 15 at Galway (only a couple of lengths behind Western Comandor) and has a chance if building on that.
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1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:30 Huntingdon

Whats The Solution

11st 12lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: Jack Teal

6-22 in points, the latest win gained in Friars Haugh open (2m4f, good to soft) in March; predictably struggled in Aintree Foxhunters' last month and ran out in a subsequent point but has good claims if all goes to plan here.

4/1

14th

23

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Whats The Solution

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Teal

T: Jack Teal

6-21 in points, his latest win in that sphere coming last month; 12l third of six to Barton Snow at Stratford (2m6f, good) last May in his sole hunter chase and he looks up against it.

66/1

3rd

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Stratford

Whats The Solution

11st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Teal

T: Jack Teal

Has farmed small-field points in recent weeks, the latest of four consecutive wins coming in good-ground conditions race at Charm Park 19 days ago; did that comfortably but faces a much tougher assignment here.

13/2

Non-runners

Whats The Solution

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Payout
Exacta €42.50
Straight Forecast €33.29
Trifecta €133.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Western Comandor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Ginnets Girl

The Irish Sun:

Our Girl Sal

POSTDATA:

Western Comandor