July 07 / 13.30 Sligo

13.30

Good

Family Day At Sligo Races Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 80y
  • 12 runners
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Family Day At Sligo Races Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/7 (Won)

Form: 5B3-32

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form on the Flat for David Simcock without winning; placed in four of his seven starts over hurdles, including all three since brought down at the fourth in the Boodles at Cheltenham; not exactly progressive but this looks like a weak race; faces nothing of the calibre of Trustyourinstinct who was odds-on when beating him easily at Tramore.
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3rd

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Mordor

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdles winner was last seen over timber finishing eighth of 24 in the 2025 Martin Pipe (2m5f, good to soft); kept on Flat since then and added a third win in that sphere when successful at Navan last time (1m6f, heavy); most of his wins came on good ground, so leading contender back over obstacles fit and in form.

9/4

3rd

3

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Mordor

12st 6lb

J: Maxime De Chambord

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 126 over fences and 94 on the Flat, 1m6f win off 87 at Navan latest, leading chance.

9/4

1st

8

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Mordor

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Two-time Flat winner scored off 8lb lower at Killarney last May (2m1f, good); solid second in 20.5f handicap at Goodwood (soft) in August; no impact in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket when last seen; not a great record fresh and testing ground another concern.

12/1

Form: 2-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won first two starts at two for David O'Meara; failed to make an impact in handicaps last year; bought for 25,000gns; made encouraging hurdles debut when chasing home an all-the-way 11l winner at Bellewstown; needs to jump more slickly than when confirming ability with 2l third at Ballinrobe.
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13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

10th

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Leitzel

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Andrew McNamara

Reserve; dual Flat winner, though was last in that discipline 17 days ago; tailed off the time before over hurdles but a repeat of her third at Ballinrobe would see her competitive.

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Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to minor hurdle winner On Cloud Nine; dam French hurdle winner, half-sister to the dam of three French Listed chase winners; not a bad pedigree but did not show much in two runs in points in March.
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2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Bobbysingindablues

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-7 over hurdles and rated 100; stopped quickly when pulled up on chasing debut at Kilbeggan on first run for 267 days; watching brief advised for now.

50/1

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Bobbysingindablues

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Minor placed form over hurdles in 2024; nothing of much note in his form since then; readily discounted.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Has failed to make the frame in eight Flat starts; best run when fair fifth in a 1m2f maiden at the Curragh early last season; slowly away and never in contention over 7f at Gowran on stable debut last month after an absence of almost a year; cheekpieces tried now.
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12th

7

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden whose form has been erratic this season, placed twice; down the field behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

14/1

12th

7

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden whose form has been erratic this season, placed twice; down the field behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

14/1

16th

8

(23)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Bits and pieces of form, notably Sligo third over this trip in August (good-to-yielding); didn't count back hurdling later in month and has had a break since; ground could now suit and jockey booking encouraging.

12/1

Form: 60P-

Last run: 209 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two Irish starts last November, absent since being pulled up at Ayr last December.
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11th

10

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Tiny Angel

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

12-race maiden has come closest when neck second over C&D on penultimate run (good); put in another good performance here prior to that when third here; pulled up latest at Wexford but if she is to make the breakthrough it is likely to come here and blinkers can help, although soft ground a concern.

7/1

10

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Tiny Angel

11st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Maiden getting closer, most recently only caught close home over 2m6f at Downpatrick 18 days ago, having been made plenty of use of; 4lb higher but should go well over this less demanding track.

6/1

10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Tiny Angel

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Finished in front of Benz but 2.5l behind Georgia Celena over C&D when last seen (good); 4lb better off with that rival now; has been running consistently and the cheekpieces worn at Hexham in her run prior now go back on after being left off in her most recent run; she should go close.

4/1

Form: 8

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 when a remote eighth on his debut at Tipperary in May; likely to need more experience.
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3

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Shashado

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Mark Michael McNiff

took keen hold, prominent behind clear leaders

25/1

13th

14

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Shashado

10st 9lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

No show in first three maiden hurdles last year; doesn't appeal as one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to Athagabhain who won a 2m4f handicap hurdle at this venue last summer for Adrian Sexton; dam well beaten in a bumper.
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7th

7

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

13:30 Sligo

Psycho Sid

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Third foal; half-brother to Athagabhain who won a 2m4f handicap hurdle at this venue last summer for Adrian Sexton; dam well beaten in a bumper.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never in contention when taking on previous winners on debut at Ballinrobe; no appeal.
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15

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed very little in six starts for his previous trainer, including in two handicaps; took a step in the right direction at this venue on latest when fifth behind today's rival Cornmarket; ran out of steam late, should be sharper now and has prospects of turning the tables.

5/1

5th

11

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed very little in six starts for Norman Lee last year, including in two handicaps; probably best watched on first run for new yard after a 246 day absence unless the market speaks.

16/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Jumping was ragged at Roscommon; hampered by a faller after four out but never threatened at any stage; held by Game Eagle.
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8th

9

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:55 Downpatrick

Rocket Ruby

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Needs to jump much better than in maidens at Roscommon and Sligo; no appeal at this stage.

50/1

9th

8

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

13:30 Sligo

Rocket Ruby

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Jumping was ragged at Roscommon; hampered by a faller after four out but never threatened at any stage; held by Game Eagle.

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Finished with only one behind him in a maiden at Downpatrick last month; safe to rule out.
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2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Cowper Hall

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 14lb lower on last run over timber at Fairyhouse in December; last two runs in chases, unseating at Tramore and well beaten at Thurles; could rebound returned to this discipline.

6/1

5th

2

29th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 198y

13:25 Thurles

Cowper Hall

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed much-improved form to get off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse last month (2m4f, soft); detcahed when unseating his rider on 2m chase debut at Tramore on New Year's Day; step up in trip should help; cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 7

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Low-grade handicapper on Flat; not a bad effort on hurdle debut at Roscommon though jumping was untidy.
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7th

7

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Game Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Poor Flat performer; did somewhat better in two completed starts over hurdles, including at Galway; sights lowered here and could get closer.

20/1

7th

13

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Game Eagle

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, outpaced after 2 out

25/1

10th

8

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Game Eagle

12st 0lb

J: Heather MacKenzie

T: Andrew Slattery

Let down by his jumping in recent hurdle outings, modest Flat handicapper, up against it.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to jumps winners The Granson (hurdle/chase scorer for Denis Hogan) and Kinbara Firstdraft (recent handicap winner at Perth) and two Italian Flat winners; dam 1m winner.
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13

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 100y

18:00 Roscommon

Strandhill Bay

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brian M McMahon

Two hurdle runs have offered little, easily passed over.

50/1

14th

8

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Strandhill Bay

10st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Brian M McMahon

Tailed off when falling at the last when 40-1 for his debut earlier this month; best watched for now.

40/1

11

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

13:30 Sligo

Strandhill Bay

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brian M McMahon

Seventh foal; half-brother to jumps winners The Granson (hurdle/chase scorer for Denis Hogan) and Kinbara Firstdraft (recent handicap winner at Perth) and two Italian Flat winners; dam 1m winner.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €2.16

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mordor

TOPSPEED:

Leitzel

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mordor

POSTDATA:

Mordor

The Irish Sun:

Leitzel