May 15 / 20.15 Sligo

20.15

Good

countysligoraces.com Maiden

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 1m 5f 87y
  • 8 runners
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countysligoraces.com Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £2.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: P-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt (cost 380,000gns) was pulled up after losing his action early in a Leopardstown maiden last July; fourth of seven behind a smart-looking Jessica Harrington-trained newcomer on his return at Cork 19 days ago; Ger Lyons and Aidan O'Brien supplied the placed horses, this looks significantly weaker; leading chance despite concerns about the yard's current form.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Alonzo

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark at the third attempt in an ordinary Sligo maiden over 13.5f in mid-May; weakened late on and hung right in his first handicap at Fairyhouse (1m4f, good) and similar story when beaten 21l at the Curragh last time out; easy ground would be a worry; hard to fancy for now.

12/1

11th

14

(16)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Alonzo

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stayed on well to win a 1m5f Sligo maiden last month; opening mark of 80 looked stiff enough and proved beyond him on his handicap bow at Fairyhouse; drop of 1lb might not be sufficient.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
See The Stars colt from a strong Moyglare Stud family; has had ample time to mature since a never-dangerous seventh of ten in a maiden at Gowran last autumn; pedigree implies this trip will be within his range.
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7

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Man Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Low-key debut but much more encouragement when runner-up at Sligo over extended 1m5f; however, beaten favourite at the Galway festival when beaten 18l and not sure to appreciate the drop in trip.

10/1

10th

15

(21)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 43y

18:40 Galway

Man Of Worth

11st 1lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: D K Weld

See The Stars colt from a strong Moyglare Stud family; never-dangerous seventh of ten in a maiden at Gowran last autumn; form of Sligo second in May gives him a clear chance; trainer/rider combination has won this twice.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4/656-

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair run off his modest hurdles mark at Downpatrick last month on his first run last November; locally-trained gelding has potential for handicap success on last season's best form, namely when fifth of 18 in a 1m4f Galway festival contest; 65 rating makes him vulnerable in a maiden.
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2nd

7

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Evans Secret

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally trained; won over C&D (good) off 6lb lower when last seen in July 2025; absence since is concerning and record fresh indicates he will come on for this run.

11/2

12

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Evans Secret

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

15-race maiden but one of his better recent efforts when third of 15 over 2m4f here on his penultimate outing; lesser effort at Ballinrobe last time but ran well on his sole previous effort at this sort of distance.

18/1

10th

11

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Evans Secret

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-9 over hurdles; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 7.25l third of 15 at Sligo last time out; ran well over this C&D a year ago when a 1l second of 16 off 5lb lower; rain would be a worry, chance if it misses.

10/1

8/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 308 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan handicap hurdle winner last summer off 89; beaten favourite twice afterwards; should be better for his recent Bellewstown hurdles run; not disgraced in a maiden at Dundalk last July on his only Flat start.
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3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

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11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Two hurdle wins include a success here; tailed off in a Fairyhouse beginners' chase returning from almost a year off and pulled up over hurdles at the same venue last time; needs to return to form.

15/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

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11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Dual hurdles winner was a 15.5l fourth when last seen over timber in January last year; tailed off on seasonal return here last month in a beginners' chase; others more likely.

50/1

8th

2

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

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11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: M M Rice

Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.

20/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on after losing ground on the start in a 1m maiden at Killarney last July on his only start for Kevin Coleman; has joined Joseph O'Brien who fits him with cheekpieces; stablemate Alonso holds a more obvious chance.
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9th

8

(18)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Bladon

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed some promise over a mile on debut for former yard last year; two lesser runs for this yard over 1m5f and 1m2f this term; needs more but still of interest on handicap debut so watch the market; tongue-tie.

12/1

6th

5

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Bladon

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon led

10/1

5th

7

(5)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Bladon

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has beaten only one opponent in each of his races at Dundalk and Gowran; behind Ages Of Man and Big Smoke (stablemate) in the Gowran race.
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14th

9

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Crazy Warrior

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Three runs in maidens have not revealed very much; steps up to this trip on his first try in a handicap; others preferred.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Crazy Warrior

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, weakened from 2f out

100/1

6th

3

(1)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Crazy Warrior

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, weakened from 2f out

100/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last October; finished with only three behind him at Gowran last month, though those included two of these rivals, Ages Of Man and Crazy Warrior.
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7th

2

(8)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Big Smoke

10st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield after 3f, weakened 2f out

66/1

7th

2

(8)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Big Smoke

10st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield after 3f, weakened 2f out

66/1

9th

3

(10)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Big Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on his only start; unlikely to feature.

100/1

Form: 4/U-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over hurdles, rated 107; ran once on the Flat for Andre Fabre, fourth at Chantilly in 2021; unseated rider just after the start at Dundalk last December; ran in snatches and finished towards the rear in a maiden at Gowran last month.
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3

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Ages Of Man

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

reluctant to go to start, walked into the start, pushed along briefly, soon raced in second, led after 1st, soon clear, jumped slightly right 3rd, hung left on turn and headed when pulled himself up after 5th

10/1

3

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Ages Of Man

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

reluctant to go to start, walked into the start, pushed along briefly, soon raced in second, led after 1st, soon clear, jumped slightly right 3rd, hung left on turn and headed when pulled himself up after 5th

10/1

8th

1

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 5f 87y

20:15 Sligo

Ages Of Man

10st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

reluctant to race, pushed along early, soon dropped to rear, detached 3f out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.30
Straight Forecast €4.84
Trifecta €26.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alonzo

The Irish Sun:

Man Of Worth

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

Alonzo