June 10 / 19.58 Sligo

19.58

Good

Connaught Bottlers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 162y
  • 16 runners
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Connaught Bottlers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 2P7-63

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Third in a maiden at Tramore 11 days ago; seems vulnerable on the evidence of Downpatrick handicap run; form has featured a second placing in a claiming race.
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6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:39 Ballinrobe

Shell Be Kept

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Fair placed form in points; has a modest record on the track; needs to raise her game after finishing sixth at Limerick last time.

20/1

6th

6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Shell Be Kept

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden from eight point starts and 11 under rules; tailed off over 2m4f here in May (soft) on stable debut; others more appealing.

25/1

10th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Shell Be Kept

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Remote second on her most recent point-to-point start; placed twice over hurdles last year, including in a claimer at this venue.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 38005-

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Mare has won a bumper and 3m handicap hurdle, both at Clonmel; uneven form last term, others have stronger credentials.
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4th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Brianna Lily

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: James M Barcoe

1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May.

22/1

8th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit.

12/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Brianna Lily

11st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

No win since 2023 but step in the right direction when a keeping on 4.75l third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) 15 days ago; effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; stays this far and in the mix with a repeat of that last effort.

11/2

Form: 00373- BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner on heavy ground; beaten favourite when third in 2m3f handicap on good ground at Limerick in April; perhaps capable of better
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3

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Chefs Kiss

11st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner on heavy ground; beaten favourite when third in 2m3f handicap on good ground at Limerick in April; perhaps capable of better

7/1

Form: 3603-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly in a test of stamina at Tipperary last month; this trip should suit better judged on 8l third over 2m4f at Thurles last November.
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12th

6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:09 Ballinrobe

Vroomvroomboo

11st 1lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Placed three times at around 2m4f; lost form after a good run at Cork 12 months ago; towards the rear in a maiden at Dowpatickm last month.

14/1

8th

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:25 Downpatrick

Vroomvroomboo

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Well beaten in a handicap hurdle when last seen and rated 89 so has to find major improvement to score on return.

20/1

13th

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Vroomvroomboo

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: James Andrew Fahey

Some decent efforts in defeat in handicaps on good ground; well held on recent chasing debut and back hurdling.

14/1

Form: 0PPP-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Struggled on winter ground, pulled up in three consecutive outings; much more like it when second at Ballinrobe a month ago; comes into the reckoning now.
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8th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

13:55 Killarney

Cullagh Pride

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Seamus Fahey

Placed in a few maidens but then lost her form in handicaps last season; best run this term second at Cork in May but disappointing since and has to rebound.

14/1

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Cullagh Pride

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Seamus Fahey

Went close off 1lb lower at Cork (2m4f, good) in May but has disappointed twice since; capable of a big run if producing her best.

10/1

9th

13

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Cullagh Pride

10st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Seamus Fahey

Back to form when beaten half a length over this C&D on May's return to action but she was tailed off at Sligo subsequently; needs to bounce back and this looks like a difficult assignment for the grade.

25/1

Form: P3U5-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022; runner-up three times in April/May 2023 before losing form; promising sign of a return to her best with Ballinrobe second a fortnight ago.
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5th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ladiam

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

2-28 with both wins coming at Sligo, the most recent off 2lb lower last June (20.5f, good); has run well over C&D off higher marks in the past and likes good ground; go well.

10/1

Form: F27-85

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-20 over hurdles, second on five occasions; respectable fifth at Listowel ten days ago, needs to find extra.
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3rd

11

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Love Like This

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Running for the 45th time when opening her account over hurdles at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding, 100-30 fav) last month; couldn't follow up back there next time (3m1f, good, 12-1) off 5lb higher; regular 7lb claimer has been replaced for this return to fences (0-9), but her overall profile is unappealing.

17/2

4th

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Love Like This

11st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Running for the 45th time when opening her account with a C&D win last month; has gone up only 5lb , but probably vulnerable given her overall profile.

13/2

1st

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:12 Kilbeggan

Love Like This

10st 13lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-44 but placed ten times over hurdles and stayed on to good effect at Sligo (2m5f, yld) six days ago; looked ready for this step back up in trip again and has claims.

7/1

Form: /F54-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler; in fine shape in 2023, compiling a hat-trick; missed 2024 and has been campaigned over hurdles this year in a bid to exploit a lower mark; worth another shot in this discipline after recent Listowel third.
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5th

3

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Bal Kauto

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

In fine form during the summer; notching up a hat-trick over hurdles and fences at Galway and Kilbeggan at 2m6f-3m1f; well beaten favourite in Cork National last time and now reverts to hurdles; best form on better ground.

11/2

6th

8

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Bal Kauto

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Declan Queally

Who won two handicap hurdles during the summer before comfortably exploiting a good mark back over fences at Kilbeggan (3m2f); should be in peak form again after a run at Galway last Sunday; might not want the ground too soft.

5/1

6th

8

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Bal Kauto

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Declan Queally

Who won two handicap hurdles during the summer before comfortably exploiting a good mark back over fences at Kilbeggan (3m2f); should be in peak form again after a run at Galway last Sunday; might not want the ground too soft.

5/1

Form: 0008-F

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles for Robert Tyner; beaten over 20l in first two handicaps; took a heavy fall at the sixth at Limerick on stable debut; 25-1 then, hard to make a case for him.
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9

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Lucky Junior

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-5 over hurdles for Robert Tyner; beaten over 20l in first two handicaps; took a heavy fall at the sixth at Limerick on stable debut; 25-1 then, hard to make a case for him.

25/1

9

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Lucky Junior

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-5 over hurdles for Robert Tyner; beaten over 20l in first two handicaps; best watched upped in trip on first start for Ross O'Sullivan.

33/1

9

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Lucky Junior

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-5 over hurdles for Robert Tyner; beaten over 20l in first two handicaps; best watched upped in trip on first start for Ross O'Sullivan.

33/1

Form: 28236-

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
2-34 over hurdles, both wins at Tramore, ran well at this venue last July, so a good run is not out of the question on first run after a break.
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6th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Craic Eile

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.

14/1

5th

10

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Craic Eile

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form in three runs last summer.

18/1

9th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Craic Eile

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins have come at Tramore but was runner-up in this race last year; poor both starts this year but is off an attractive mark if back to best.

16/1

Form: 0-85

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Some merit in last month's Downpatrick fifth; could slot into handicap company effectively; others have more obvious claims.
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14th

10

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gary McGill

Just a glimmer of promise in six starts over hurdles; modest form in point-to-points on last three starts; tongue tie goes on for return to hurdling for new yard; likely best watched.

10/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:53 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Conor David Maxwell

Lightly raced gelding who ran well in his first handicap over hurdles (beaten about 8l at Sligo; 2m4f, good) but lesser efforts have followed; chase debut.

14/1

7

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Lightly raced 5yo wasn't disgraced with maiden hurdle run here over 2m3f in May (good); similarly decent effort at Sligo on handicap debut in June (20.5f, good); the same can't be said for his run here last time, which was well below his best (2m2f, good); down another 1lb and could play a role if bouncing back.

12/1

Form: 64/F9-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Placed in points; absent since down the field in a maiden here a year ago; up against it.
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17

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Seventy Eight Team

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

A maiden in 18 starts, four over fences, but put in three fair efforts over fences last year, most notably when second to Hit The Frame at Wexford, before being pulled up at this track over hurdles 177 days ago; 5lb out of the handicap off basement mark here but could go well.

16/1

Form: 400-86

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in sixth at Limerick 12 days ago; needs to find considerable improvement.
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9th

14

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Chapter Thirty

10st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has been running over longer distances; nothing to suggest she can make her presence felt; cheekpieces for the first time.

25/1

Form: 8U6P-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: /00P0/

Last run: 829 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Weak hurdles form early in her career; caused a surprise with a recent maiden point win at Necarne, probably did not have much to beat; cheekpieces on now.
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16

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Brock Beauty

10st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Weak hurdles form early in her career; caused a surprise with a recent maiden point win at Necarne, probably did not have much to beat; cheekpieces on now.

14/1

16th

25

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Navan

Brock Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gerard Farrell

Big price when pulled-up at Fairyhouse in her first handicap; 4lb wrong at the weights now.

66/1

7

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 165y

14:00 Fairyhouse

Brock Beauty

11st 1lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gerard Farrell

Has struggled in maiden hurdles; little to suggest she can win for a small local stable that has had very few runners in recent seasons, but capable of providing the odd good-priced winner in the past.

25/1

Form: 05580-

Last run: 227 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lacks a recent run and needs to improve on previous handicap form; first reserve.
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16

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Best run came on seasonal reappearance when a 1.75l fourth at Sligo off 84; 2lb lower now but recent efforts have not indicated a win is imminent; place shout if produces best.

14/1

11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Has shown a fair standard of form at a modest level, including a C&D fourth three starts ago; mid-field at Tipperary and Ballinrobe since then.

14/1

Non-runners

Cornmarket, Sylvias Secret, Huscari

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €101.90
Straight Forecast €91.12
Tricast €343.39
Trifecta €618.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Love Like This

SPOTLIGHT:

Cois Fharraige

The Irish Sun:

Chef's Kiss

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Brianna Lily