July 09 / 16.20 Sligo

16.20

Good

DecoClip Construction Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 3f 194y
  • 19 runners
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DecoClip Construction Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.10
  • Place: £4.20

Form: P69P-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran surprisingly well from out of the handicap at Ballinrobe in May and a repeat of that run would put her in the mix; soundly beaten on the Flat twice since when facing stiff tasks.
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1st

12

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Athagabhain

11st 2lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

in touch with leaders, went second after 3rd, led before 4th, faced challenge 3 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden out final 110yds

16/1

16th

9

(13)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Athagabhain

9st 6lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: Adrian Sexton

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground and midfield after 3f

50/1

6th

10

(7)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 210y

17:07 Listowel

Athagabhain

10st 9lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

towards rear of midfield

150/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 000-09

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles; tailed off in a Tipperary handicap in May and well held in a beginners' chase since; capable of better and market strength would be a positive.
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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

20/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 06400-

Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has shown a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdle runs; market might reveal expectations on handicap debut/return.
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20

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Tea It Is

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Yet to win but plenty of placed form in good-ground handicaps last summer; better for last month's return and could place.

18/1

20

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Tea It Is

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden has had plenty of chances but was placed four times (once here) in good-ground contests during a consistent spell of form last summer; returns from nearly six months off.

14/1

17

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Tea It Is

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden has gone off at relatively short odds for his last seven starts; ran well over 2m1f (good) here in August; beaten 7.25l into fourth when 7-2 favourite at Gowran latest (2m4f, yielding); down 1lb and drops in trip; place shout.

5/1

Form: 00/9-9

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts both handicap starts which came after a break; beaten 19l on latest at Limerick but can improve and market strength would be telling; reserve in the 7.30 Bellewstown Saturday.
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0

19

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Millies Dream

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Fourth at Sligo in July was mildly promising; two much lesser efforts since then; overall form is weak, but is in good hands; first reserve.

13th

8

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Millies Dream

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

On a competitive mark judged on his fourth at Sligo (2m4f, good) and the cheekpieces sported when tailed off at Downpatrick are swiftly removed; could go well.

7/1

Form: P9880-

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on soft ground last number of starts and will have to improve for this sounder surface after a break; yard does well at this track.
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10

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 176y

12:45 Thurles

Getabelle

10st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Liam P Cusack

Dual hurdle winner who showed she may be just as good over fences when third here last month on chase debut; 3lb wrong though and against stronger opposition here.

8/1

10

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 176y

12:45 Thurles

Getabelle

10st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Liam P Cusack

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, pushed along briefly after 4th, reminders after 5th

8/1

3rd

5

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

13:15 Thurles

Getabelle

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Won a pair of handicap hurdles last autumn; no trace of that form since returning this year from an eight-month break; hard to fancy on her chasing debut on current evidence.

25/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
No sign of winning potential and difficult to make a case for.
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2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

Form: 9/0PP-

Last run: 360 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In poor form when last seen a year ago and isn't easy to fancy on return.
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14

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Mooney Boy

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up when last seen over hurdles at Fairyhouse in October; always looked outpaced on sharp tracks under hold-up tactics previously; needs to find major improvement to figure.

20/1

Form: 4/60-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Below form in two starts last winter but returned with an encouraging effort when third at Downpatrick; has a solid shout if building upon that off 1lb higher.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Natural Breeze

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

led, clear before 2nd, reduced lead after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

12/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Natural Breeze

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

led, clear before 2nd, reduced lead after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

12/1

7th

11

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Navan

Natural Breeze

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

led, mistake 2nd, headed 9th

5/1

Form: 000-2P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker on return making debut for this yard in a Limerick handicap; reportedly showing signs of being in season when pulled-up at Roscommon since; a player if resuming progress; tongue-tie on.
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14th

14

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

15:35 Thurles

Macs Lady

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Shane Ryder

Ran a cracker on return making debut for this yard when second over 2m3f at Limerick in May but well held twice afterwards, stopping quickly each time; back from a break with questions to answer.

10/1

9th

9

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Macs Lady

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Shane Ryder

raced in second, lost second but prominent after 3rd, ridden and weakened quickly after 2 out

9/1

11

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:18 Roscommon

Macs Lady

11st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Shane Ryder

Revelation on first run since leaving Ross O'Sullivan when front-running second of 17 at Limerick last month; winner followed up over fences on Friday; up 3lb and returning crack rider aboard.

7/1

Form: 984-6P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes ran a decent race at Clonmel in May but made mistakes when pulled-up at Ballinrobe since; has to rebound; a reserve in the 7.30 Bellewstown Saturday
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No Results Found

Form: 9786-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden was beaten 21l on Roscommon return and has to improve plenty on that.
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0

10

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Inaghs Gift

10st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sean P Hennessy

towards rear

20/1

11th

14

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Inaghs Gift

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sean P Hennessy

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position 3 out, weakened and towards rear before 2 out

22/1

9th

15

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:48 Roscommon

Inaghs Gift

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Sean P Hennessy

Longstanding maiden who has been chasing and makes limited appeal on this return to hurdles.

25/1

Form: 0048-4 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging return (well backed too) on debut for this new yard when only beaten 9.5l at Punchestown over this trip; if improving from that then should go close off the same mark.
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7th

17

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 122y

19:08 Ballinrobe

Bidentime

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Noel G Hynds

First reserve; encouraging return (backed) on debut for this yard when beaten under 10l at Punchestown but she barely went a yard at Sligo; cheekpieces could help.

12th

13

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Bidentime

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Noel G Hynds

in rear throughout

4/1

4th

11

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Bidentime

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Noel G Hynds

Ran quite well on his chase debut two starts back but was tailed off next time and now returns to hurdling for his new yard; others safer.

10/1

Form: P10-10 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Clonmel winner last year won at Wexford on return but was then very disappointing at Limerick six days later; that run might have come too soon so he can be forgiven and could go well if bouncing back.
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8

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Corkbeg

11st 2lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Was mostly running well this year until a heavy defeat at Listowel on latest; didn't have any obvious excuses that day and his only previous run here was below par; needs to get back on track.

8/1

10th

5

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Corkbeg

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Without a win since May 2023 but has run well in all four starts this year; beaten just 2l by Stone Forest on latest and 5lb better off with that rival now; could avenge that defeat on this easier surface.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: /46-59

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Point' winner in April was just behind Attitash at Punchestown over hurdles before a respectable run over fences; has to find improvement but not ruled out.
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0

5

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 219y

12:15 Thurles

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; fair fourth on handicap chase debut at Listowel in September; not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney in October; took full advantage of return to beginners' company when winning easily at Tramore; should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

1st

16

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; not disgraced in handicap chases this term, though not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney; reserve.

Form: 00-04d C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 2m2f here in 2021; a cracking run at Down Royal two starts ago but was beaten 34l at Punchestown since (rider failed to weigh in); chance on best form. reserve in the 7.00 at Bellewstown Saturday.
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7th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:28 Wexford

Attitash

10st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Record of 1-20 over hurdles but several decent efforts in defeat; his best chase runs have come at Downpatrick, including last twice; poor over hurdles since; 2lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

14

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Attitash

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has some good runs to his name but not last time and he's very opposable at these weights.

50/1

11th

17

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:35 Downpatrick

Attitash

11st 7lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; good comeback when second over fences here in April but well held over hurdles at Cartmel; fifth in a chase here on Saturday; new headgear combo.

Form: 2056-P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Was in good form in the spring, winning and finishing second at Clonmel before losing her form; poor over fences last time but is a player if back to best.
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13th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:52 Punchestown

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

midfield

12/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

Form: 98-05

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
First reserve; showed improved form on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; cheekpieces worn then are discarded; of some interest if getting a run.
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0

18

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Our Jervis

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Downpatrick handicap debut over the summer (tongue tie/cheekpieces) mildly encouraging but two efforts since don't inspire confidence.

20/1

10th

15

10th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 30y

12:52 Down Royal

Our Jervis

11st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear of midfield early, towards rear before 3 out, no impression when hampered by faller 3 out

14/1

Form: 70PP-0

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; well beaten off this basement mark lately and is difficult to make a case for.
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18

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Midnight Fortune

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear of midfield, mistake towards rear 4 out

11th

16

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

17:20 Punchestown

Midnight Fortune

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Has shown very little in her three handicaps at odds from 66-1 to 125-1.

100/1

14

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:25 Tramore

Midnight Fortune

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Has struggled so far and no improvement for handicaps in her last two runs; tough ask.

50/1

Form: /P50-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; beaten 20l on comeback run at Roscommon off this mark and has to find improvement.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Getaway Master

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

No reason to recommend on strength of modest efforts this year at Chepstow and Hexham (twice); however, the handicapper has cut him some slack, and he sits just 1lb higher than when winning readily at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last November; best form is on soft/heavy.

16/1

9th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Getaway Master

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in November on second stable start and, with this hood back on, took a step back in the right direction when 7l sixth of 14 over this C&D (soft) last month; showed promise on good to yielding ground earlier in career; capable of building on that latest effort.

8/1

Non-runners

Leish Oscars Son, Attitash, Shean Glory, Our Jervis, Getaway Master

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Payout
Exacta €140.80
Straight Forecast €113.59
Tricast €2003.59
Trifecta €438.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Macs Lady

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bidentime

POSTDATA:

Corkbeg

SPOTLIGHT:

Natural Breeze