May 15 / 17.10 Sligo

17.10

Good

Yeats Country Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 5f 206y
  • 13 runners
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Yeats Country Claiming Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0000-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D comeback run 10 days was promising, staying on after not clear run (just behind Sadiqaa); meets many of these on worse than handicap terms but in form so don't dismiss.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 600-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a sprint maiden at Cork just over a year ago but has failed to make an impact in handicaps; first start for new yard and draw not great.
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5th

3

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beaumadier

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Zipped around Wolverhampton when recording a couple of impressive 5f wins this winter so this track should suit; two solid placed efforts since returned to turf; might find a few better treated though.

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Beaumadier

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in February and returned from a break with good third at Thirsk (5f, good) recently, when making the running under Hope Regan; could make another bold bid.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Beaumadier

9st 7lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in February but below form since, too free when fourth of six there (5f) following month; needs to bounce back returned to turf.

16/1

12/1

Form: 4890-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden who hasn't been far away on occasions on turf and the AW; recent Gowran comeback run was okay; wide draw here a negative.
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13th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Aurora Nova

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third, never counted after slow start here on latest; opposable.

12/1

9th

9

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Aurora Nova

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f two seasons ago; her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown, where she had a good comeback run in April; closely matched with Aurora Nova on last Sunday's running at Listowel.

8/1

5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd
6 (1)
Akeela

16/1

Form: /5-000

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Last of 14 in C&D handicap 10 days ago from outside draw; contrasting draw here but not an obvious one on evidence so far.
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-6818 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when narrowly prevailing in 6f Curragh handicap last month in testing conditions; not clear run over C&D 10 days ago, having run well in C&D handicap last summer; bit to find on ratings but considered from a good draw.
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10

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ffos Las

Redshore City

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

1-38 and finished behind two of these when fifth of seven in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good) 12 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

4

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Redshore City

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Denied a clear run when fourth in first-time visor (retained since) in Bath classified two starts ago; however, he didn't really build on that in a handicap at Chepstow last time and has won just one of his 37 starts.

12/1

7

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Redshore City

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target when fourth in recent Bath classified (5.7f, good to firm; first-time visor) but has poor strike-rate (1-36) and makes only limited appeal on this handicap return.

10/1

13/2

Form: 80-942 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Low-grade handicapper but went closest for current yard when touched off in C&D handicap 10 days ago, having not had a clear run (Eruption third, Redshore City eighth); definite chance on that run although draw not ideal.
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10th

9

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Sadiqaa

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: H D McGuigan

prominent on outer

12/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Sadiqaa

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: H D McGuigan

Dual winner came back to form when narrowly beaten in a Sligo handicap in May; not at that level in a claimer at the same venue since; excellent 7lb claimer on board here and could be a factor on ground which suits.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Sadiqaa

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not reach leaders

13/2

Form: 337-50

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens last summer, penultimate Dundalk run was a fair one; headgear combination now tried and second-highest rated in the field so can't rule out.
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7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

Form: 063006 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dundalk and Cork winner last year; mixed form of late but not beaten far after showing plenty of pace in Naas handicap on Saturday; can't rule out.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

16/1

Form: 8-7006

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
49-race maiden but ran above her mark in C&D fillies maiden 10 days ago; needs to settle better.
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14

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Florence Thompson

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

pushed along in rear early, soon detached, pulled up 2f out

50/1

15th

15

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Florence Thompson

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

prominent

25/1

16th

14

(15)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Florence Thompson

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J G Murray

A 51-race maiden ran above her mark when not far off Marble Angel in Sligo maiden but out the back twice since; makes no appeal.

66/1

10th
11 (12)
One For Mum

6/1

Form: 730-70

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when touched off in Roscommon claimer a year ago; Naas comeback run was okay but poor effort behind Redshore City at the Curragh since raises questions; blinkers now tried and draw not great.
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10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

22th

6

(4)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One For Mum

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

0-12, placed four times; down the field in a Gowran handicap on final start last season; needs to step up from her run at Naas four weeks ago.

10/1

11/2

Form: 8290-5 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 25 starts was in Kempton handicap nearly 3 years ago, touched off at Dundalk in October best recent effort; back from a break and every chance at the weights from a good draw.
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11th

13

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Lockdown

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Anthony McCann

led but pestered, headed 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

11/2

11th

13

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

Lockdown

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Anthony McCann

led, soon joined, headed 2f out

11/2

11/2

Form: 90-400

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of racing in France where she won four times on AW, no more than fair form at Dundalk for this yard over various trips; back markedly in trip here and would have a squeak on best form; yard flying.
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8th

8

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Kiwi Kiss

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Four AW Flat wins but has been well held in three maiden hurdles; however, can do better now in handicaps with first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination.

14/1

10th

4

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Kiwi Kiss

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time AW winner during busy Flat career in France; couldn't win on the Flat for Gavin Cromwell and it's been a quiet start over hurdles for this yard.

100/1

10th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Kiwi Kiss

11st 5lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

16/1

Form: 86370-

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who is at her best over 7f with give underfoot; absent since November and may need this.
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8

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Pimstrel

9st 1lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

The last of her five wins came over this trip at Leopardstown last autumn; below that form in three starts this year; has plenty to find with some of these on today's terms.

25/1

11

(10)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Pimstrel

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

C&D winner in October but the ground was heavy then and she does prefer give underfoot; no better than seventh this season (good/yielding) and there will be other days for her.

20/1

3

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Pimstrel

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Durable mare enjoyed a fine summer in 2024, compiling form figures of 2311 before a below par ninth of 16 on final start at Galway; best suited by soft/heavy; should be better for last month's reappearance at Fairyhouse.

8/1

Non-runners

Nearly A Gonna, No Speed Limit, Zig Zag Zyggy, Sin E Shekells

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €255.10
Straight Forecast €205.79

Selections

POSTDATA:

One For Mum

The Irish Sun:

Eruption

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lockdown

SPOTLIGHT:

Sadiqaa