July 07 / 16.15 Sligo

16.15

Good

Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 3f 194y
  • 15 runners
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Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 000P/3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Smart stayer on the level; clearly not going to be the same force at this game but first worthwhile hurdles form at Downpatrick last month (second ran well since) and extra two furlongs no harm.
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8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 000-44 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has improved lately, fourth of 20 at Down Royal and another solid run in slightly higher grade here last month; open to more improvement and longer trip may suit.
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6th

11

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Divilabother

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner on stable debut in August and mainly fair form since; closely matched with Wee Alki on their clash over 3m here 17 days ago and the drop back in trip is maybe more in his favour; respected.

9/1

3rd

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Divilabother

11st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish; won over 2m4f here on stable debut in August; mainly fair form since; interesting on first try at this trip (has run well over 2m6f).

10/1

5th

3

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Divilabother

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Won on stable debut over C&D (good) last August and good second at Kelso (2m5f, good) next time; tailed off over C&D in October before respectable fourth of 13 at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; the closer the ground is to being good, the better; could be a contender after a break.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 5-7910 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Exposed 9yo won chase at Clonmel last month but tailed off over hurdles since and quite a while since she's done anything of note in this discipline.
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12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

7

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Kilashee

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Went out on her shield after making a bold bid in a Roscommon handicap chase (21.5f, good) latest; is 2lb below her last winning hurdles mark and could be dangerous if she's given too much rope in front.

100/30

Form: 0/606-

Last run: 360 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Couple of okay Downpatrick runs for Gary McGill but nothing to get too excited about; has joined a good outfit in Cork now but been off a year.
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4th

10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:20 Kilbeggan

Maxios Show

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Couple of okay Downpatrick runs for Gary McGill and creditable run in the circumstances after year's absence on yard debut early this month at Sligo; entitled to come on for that so respected.

13/2

4th

11

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Maxios Show

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Couple of okay Downpatrick runs for Gary McGill but nothing to get too excited about; has joined a good outfit in Cork now but been off a year.

14/1

6th

12

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Maxios Show

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Gary McGill

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach leaders

25/1

Form: 870/62

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off 18 months before promising handicap debut at Ballinrobe; travelled like a winner at Downpatrick but didn't get up the hill over 2m6f; this trip should suit better and hood added.
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3rd

10

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Pettigo

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden wasn't beaten far on two occasions at Downpatrick this season over 2m2f-2m6f but was beaten 18l there last time; needs to return to earlier form.

6/1

3rd

7

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:40 Downpatrick

Pettigo

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear

5/1

3rd

7

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:18 Downpatrick

Pettigo

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Had a couple of these behind when runner-up in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here in June; ran okay at Sligo subsequently; stable in decent form and targets this venue so very much respected.

11/4

Form: 690-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Out of a high-class hurdler and a work in prgress; easy-to-back when long way behind La Hacienda after eight months off at Downpatrick but gave the impression that there would be more to come; longer trip a plus for second start in handicaps.
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12th

7

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.

25/1

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time Flat winner since joining Ben Haslam last summer, most recently at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; 2lb nudge for that looks fair but suffered a heavy defeat over hurdles when last seen in June; market support would boost her claims.

8/1

Form: 06-068

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beaten no more that a length in three successive 2m handicaps in early autumn but maiden's form has dipped since; back up in trip with headgear combo back on for the first time since last year.
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2nd

13

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Banada Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Denise Foster

0-23 over hurdles but she has finished second four times; beaten 5l into second at Leopardstown off 86 in March 2023; went close off 84, 86 and 87 later that year; well-handicapped now off 80 but she hasn't shown enough in four runs this season; needs a revival.

18/1

7th

13

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Banada Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Beaten no more that a length in three successive 2m handicaps in early autumn but maiden's form has dipped since; back up in trip with headgear combo back on for the first time since last year.

25/1

Form: 070-92

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Appreciated step up to this trip and displayed likeable attitude when just nutted on the line on third start in handicaps at Punchestown last month; 3lb higher, should be in the mix.
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8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Del Girl

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Went very close at Punchestown in June (2m4f, good) but well below that form twice since, soft ground may not have suited latest; back on better ground here so respected.

9/1

8

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Del Girl

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Went very close at Punchestown in June (2m4f, good) but well below that form twice since, soft ground may not have suited latest; back on better ground here so respected.

9/1

19th

15

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Del Girl

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

soon midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 6th

10/1

Form: /F07P-

Last run: 162 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unfancied and nothing in maidens but his dam has produced six winners over jumps so he has to be given a second glance on handicap debut.
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9th

2

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

I Owe You One

11st 12lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Not a natural jumper and allowed to go off at 28-1 when tailed off on handicap debut at Sligo; remains best watched for now.

20/1

Form: /09U0-

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second in a point; may have needed first completed start in handicaps at Tipperary in April but others preferred.
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7th

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Road To The Weir

10st 10lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Maiden has gone the wrong way since a promising third at Limerick in November 2024; heavy defeat when last seen in December; hard to fancy.

20/1

7

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Road To The Weir

10st 11lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Runner-up in a point; best run over hurdles when third at Limerick over 2m last November but was disappointing there when last seen; needs his best on return.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: /6228-

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Connections clearly think 8yo has a day in him, favourite when second over this trip at Punchestown in January and again when finding one too good in Thurles chase the following month; poor run when last seen in March; interesting to see what he can do on better ground if he's ready.
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3

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Moonlight Getaway

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Donal Hassett

Connections clearly think 8yo has a day in him, favourite when second over this trip at Punchestown in January and again when finding one too good in Thurles chase the following month; poor run when last seen in March; interesting to see what he can do on better ground if he's ready.

11/2

8th

2

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:23 Cork

Moonlight Getaway

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Donal Hassett

Well-backed favourite when runner-up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Punchestown in January, form boosted by third-placed Balum; again headed the market when second over fences at Thurles four weeks ago; should be hard to beat.

11/4

2nd

7

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 6f 16y

14:53 Thurles

Moonlight Getaway

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Donal Hassett

jumped right on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, soon midfield, lost position when not fluent 5th, headway 3 out, went second and switched left before last, kept on but no match for winner

7/2

Form: 40P-9P

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in pair of maidens last summer, one of them here, but handicap form has been poor.
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9

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Nurse Garvey

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Made the frame in pair of maidens last summer, one of them here, but handicap form has been poor.

50/1

10

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Nurse Garvey

10st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

towards rear

16/1

9th

18

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Nurse Garvey

10st 8lb

T: D M Christie

Second reserve; C&D maiden fourth last September one of her better efforts and has run well fresh; handicap debut.

Form: P59-2F

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden but put in his best shift so far on his return at Ballinrobe in early May; early faller back there later that month.
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8th

14

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Roscomroe

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Second in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m5f) but followed that with two early departures and then finished well behind at Cork; had plenty of chances now (0-18).

20/1

11th

14

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Early exits last twice having been placed for the first time at Ballinrobe (2m5f) on his first run of the year in May; shorter trip probably not a plus.

12/1

12

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Modest maiden but put in his best shift so far on his return at Ballinrobe in early May; early faller back there later that month.

12/1

Form: 0P5-66

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best effort was when fifth of 19 in headgear over 2m at Tipperary in April; well held since; back up in trip.
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14

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Boxcar Molly

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden unseated at Sligo recently, midfield finishes in earlier handicaps so 5yo not one to rule out here in a weak race.

12/1

14

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Boxcar Molly

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden's best effort was when fifth of 19 in headgear over 2m at Tipperary in April; well held since; back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 6P50-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fifth in a big field at Naas in April and another fair effort when placed at Roscommon last month; back up in trip.
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15

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Kiss My Lucky Egg

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Fifth in a big field at Naas in April and another fair effort when placed at Roscommon last month; back up in trip.

16/1

3rd

15

10th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 142y

18:18 Roscommon

Kiss My Lucky Egg

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a mares' bumper at Newton Abbot on decent ground in 2022; fairly modest Irish form overall, although Naas fifth on penultimate start was encouraging; disappointing at Downpatrick last time.

14/1

11th

15

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Kiss My Lucky Egg

10st 13lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a mares' bumper at Newton Abbot on decent ground and encouraging effort when fifth of 25 at Naas earlier this month (beaten 7l); ought to go well back on her preferred going.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €55.20
Straight Forecast €45.13
Tricast €675.81
Trifecta €429.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

La Hacienda

SPOTLIGHT:

Del Girl

POSTDATA:

La Hacienda

The Irish Sun:

La Hacienda