August 21 / 20.10 Sligo

20.10

Yielding

Sligo Races Mid-Week INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 2f 109y
  • 7 runners
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Sligo Races Mid-Week INH Flat Race

Runners: 7 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to point winner at Toomebridge in May and encouraging bumper debut at Galway when fourth, despite having clipped heels; bit of ground to make up on second-placed Bonnebosq but respected, especially given a trouble-free run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

High Court Cave

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

10/1

6th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out.

12/1

7th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner has been absent since winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in September (2m2f, yielding); took second off a 15lb lower mark in a big-field Galway handicap in July prior to his win (2m6f, good); player if ready to rock.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 58

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galway midfield finish a small step up on debut effort but has to reverse form with three of those rivals here; tongue-tie tried.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

At The Wings

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Norman Lee

Took a small step in the right direction on seasonal debut at Sligo, much more required; 2lb wrong but useful 5lb claimed.

14/1

7th

14

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

At The Wings

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

No show in maidens and similar story in three handicaps, the latest of which at Fairyhouse in November where he was tailed off; may need more time.

25/1

Form: 65942

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much improved on previous four bumper runs when second to a strong favourite at Galway last month under a positive ride (good); major chance if handling likely softer conditions and sharp track should suit.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Gowran Park

Bonnebosq

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-6 in bumpers but hasn't been too far away in a couple of them; makes hurdling debut and will appreciate the drying ground; could run into a place if reproducing the form he showed when finishing second of 14 in a Galway bumper in August.

16/1

3rd

2

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 109y

20:10 Sligo

Bonnebosq

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

led

7/2

2nd

3

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:15 Galway

Bonnebosq

11st 10lb

J: Ms T Kingsley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made the frame for the first time when fourth at Cork on the most recent of four starts; this looks much more competitive.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced in point-to-points; midfield debut effort at Galway recently leaves him with a bit to find with both Bonnebosq and High Court Cave.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

11

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

0.5l second in a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle (yielding) for Philip Rothwell in October 2024; lightly raced since and beaten 19.5l when third of 7 on second start for this yard in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last October; might need this run after 218 days off.

20/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell on sole point-to-point and some bumper debut promise when keeping on late at Roscommon recently (soft); could have more to offer on the back of that experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Truly Elegant

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gerard Keane

Well held in her maiden hurdles but those efforts weren't devoid of promise, nor one of her bumper runs; could be interesting on this switch to handicaps.

5/1

2nd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Truly Elegant

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gerard Keane

Well held in her maiden hurdles but those efforts weren't devoid of promise, nor one of her bumper runs; could be interesting on this switch to handicaps.

5/1

8

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Truly Elegant

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Gerard Keane

Fair bumper form; wasn't disgraced in first two hurdle starts but took a backward step at Fairyhouse in October; absence to overcome but monitor the betting on handicap debut.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kapgarde half-sister to bumper/3m hurdle winner Walk In The Brise; dam placed 11.5f AQPS Flat/2m-3m hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser Vroum Vroum Mag; debutante demands obvious respect from top yard which has a good recent record in this race.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 109y

20:10 Sligo

Cool Brise

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, weakened 2f out

10/11

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on recent Wexford debut, having cut out much of the pace; may need more time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Santa Paula

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Beat just one rival in two bumpers; fell in a point-to-point in May after a long absence; never threatened on hurdling debut at Punchestown last month.

100/1

11th

13

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 139y

15:42 Punchestown

Santa Paula

11st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Beat just one rival in two bumpers and fell in a point-to-point back from a 641-day absence last time; unlikely.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €33.00
Straight Forecast €37.00
Trifecta €148.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cool Brise

The Irish Sun:

Truly Elegant

POSTDATA:

Bonnebosq