August 07 / 18.35 Sligo

18.35

Good

Sports Information Service Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 193y
  • 14 runners
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Sports Information Service Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 000-34 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in a maiden hurdle last summer and while he generally struggled subsequently last term, there have been encouraging signs in two starts this summer; capable of going well back here.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Torquay Road

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner, including on both Sligo visits; has been chasing and went close at Tramore on his penultimate start; strong contender here on the form that brought handicap wins over C&D and at Galway in the first half of last season; rider's 7lb claim an asset.

13/8

7th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Torquay Road

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.

11/2

2nd

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Torquay Road

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner; sound effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Downpatrick (20.5f, gd-yld) when a 5l third but tailed off on softer ground at Fairyhouse (2m) on latest in January; soft ground a concern on handicap chase bow.

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0F/42- BF

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Came on from his yard debut when runner-up at this meeting last year; however, off since and this looks tough on reappearance.
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2nd

8

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Lodilomoco

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Came on from his yard debut when runner-up at this meeting last year; however, off since and this looks tough on reappearance.

20/1

2nd

6

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Lodilomoco

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Bumper winner didn't run badly on return at Kilbeggan last time, though did suffer from heat stress post-race; can be involved with improvement likely from that.

11/2

50/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: -86087

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but has lost her way recently and now tried with first-time hood.
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10

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Shing Shilla

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Third in a Sligo handicap (2m2f, good) last August but she's not gone on from that and has been pulled up and tailed off in last two starts; overall record is now 0-17 and others are preferred,

16/1

7th

21

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Shing Shilla

11st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Low-level handicapper and a 16-race maiden; rated 75 and likely to struggle here.

80/1

13

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Shing Shilla

10st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Maiden put in one of her best efforts when C&D third in August off this mark (good); didn't count over 2m4f at Galway on latest; more needed.

10/1

Form: 93-501 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ended a losing run going back to 2021 at Wexford last month; no guarantee he'll back that up from 5lb higher but hard to put a line through.
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13

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Veteran bagged a fourth win in 2m1f handicap hurdle here last summer (good); recent hurdles form just okay so more needed on return to fences (hasn't won over fences in nearly 5 years).

14/1

7th

16

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Darren Collins

Veteran bagged a fourth win at Wexford last summer off this mark (2m1f, good); not disgraced in three runs this year, but more needed to win.

16/1

7th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: Darren Collins

Veteran added a fourth win at Wexford in July (2m1f, good) off this mark; creditable efforts last twice but more needed to win.

12/1

Form: 453-18 CD BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Gained first win since 2021 with a wide margin course success on the back of an absence in May but didn't back that up when 2-1 favourite at Kilbeggan in June from 11lb higher mark; not ruled out back at this venue.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 3lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sole win in 35 starts over hurdles came first time out last year when he won C&D handicap by 10 lengths; lost form towards the end of last season; not a bad run here in June when mid-field behind subsequent dual Galway winner Timurshah.

16/1

9th

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally-trained gelding won here early last season; overall record is unconvincing and getting on in years; down the field here four weeks ago.

14/1

Form: 7476-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider.
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6th

12

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Chancer Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider.

5/1

1st

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Chancer Dancer

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed.

8/1

6th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

15:20 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Mr M E McCrory

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

14/1

Form: 407-68

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden and no signs of getting back to his best in three runs this year; needs first-time cheekpieces to spark a revival.
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11

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

19:18 Sligo

Dream Shaper

10st 3lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: I Madden

Off the mark at 28th attempt when landing 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap last month, allowed to slip the field and win unchallenged; no such leeway at Galway since, weakening between final two flights; third over C&D last month, so trip of no concern.

9/1

8th

18

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Dream Shaper

10st 0lb

J: Brian Barry

T: I Madden

Off the mark at 28th attempt when landing 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap last month, allowed to slip the field and win unchallenged; 9lb rise okay on the face of it, but not sure if he'll back that up and 3lb out of handicap here.

8/1

1st

13

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Dream Shaper

10st 10lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

0-27 and his run at Sligo last time was the first time he has ever placed when taking a 3l third (2m5f, good); 1lb rise seems a bit harsh; needs more.

8/1

Form: 003-32 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the level and encouraging signs over timber since handicapping; beaten favourite when runner-up at Downpatrick last month but capable of going well again despite a 3lb rise.
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15th

11

(14)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Miss Gitana

11st 2lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July; closely matched with Friary Road on that running; another good effort to secure second place when out of the handicap at Tramore last time; could go well.

10/1

2nd

9

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Miss Gitana

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown last month; form of that race is questionable and she's 4lb out of the weights, but C&D winner last summer and her rider's claim helps; trainer returned to the winners' enclosure at Galway earlier this month.

5/1

Form: 6F6-45

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden and hasn't shown enough since sent handicapping; new yard.
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4

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Kinbara Hills

11st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: S Wilson

Maiden has been dropping down the handicap this year; best run came when beaten just over 7l at Fairyhouse last time over 2m; down 2lb and needs to find more up in trip.

7/1

7th

10

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Kinbara Hills

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S Wilson

Has run well enough at times in maidens but handicap form needs plenty of improving upon; second start for this yard.

22/1

Form: 0700-P

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden (0-6 over timber) and shown nothing in this sphere, including handicaps at this venue last twice.
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11th

17

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Annalough

10st 13lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Reserve; local mare rated 72; just out for a run in this maiden.

11

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Most of her runs have been at this track recently but has been regressive and not easy to fancy.

28/1

18

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Minor promise at Sligo on latest but beaten 13l and extended record to 0-8 over hurdles; down 1lb but this step up in trip needs to eke out a lot more.

33/1

Form: 00-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maiden hurdles prior to some minor promise at Downpatrick last month; tailed off on the Flat at Galway since; enough to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

13:38 Bellewstown

Rockys Favourite

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Looks a limited performer under both codes and new blinkers need to make a difference.

20/1

11th

11

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Rockys Favourite

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Paul Mulligan

Poor form in maiden hurdles prior to some minor promise at Downpatrick last month; tailed off on the Flat at Galway since; enough to prove.

20/1

12th

7

(15)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Rockys Favourite

11st 12lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Paul Mulligan

Very weak form over hurdles and on AW; impossible to make a case for him.

200/1

17/2

Form: 020-87

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied at Down Royal last summer but hasn't shown enough since including in two starts this summer.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

Form: 0000

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First reserve; tailed off at huge odds in four runs so far.
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16

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Rynok Square

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Peter Maher

Poor maiden form; never in contention on handicap debut at Sligo four days ago; safe to rule out.

66/1

13th

17

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Rynok Square

10st 0lb

T: Peter Maher

First reserve; tailed off at huge odds in four runs so far.

14th

11

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Rynok Square

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Peter Maher

Triple-figure odds for all three starts in maidens at 16.5f-17.5f and tailed off in all of them; put a line through.

100/1

Form: 5FP6-4

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut in maiden hurdle at Roscommon but shown very little in four runs since; new yard; career best required on handicap bow.
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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Colorado Charlie

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary form in maidens; massive improvement needed from his two Sligo handicap runs since joining this stable.

33/1

4

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Colorado Charlie

11st 8lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary maiden hurdle form after a satisfactory first run at Roscommon 12 months ago; never counted at any stage over a shorter trip at this venue on stable/handicap debut.

16/1

14th

3

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Colorado Charlie

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Encouraging debut in maiden hurdle at Roscommon but shown very little in four runs since; new yard; career best required on handicap bow.

16/1

Non-runners

General Clermont, Agent Tequila, You Make Me Smile, Slea Head, Milesfromthehonk

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Payout
Exacta €50.00
Straight Forecast €34.11
Tricast €336.62
Trifecta €602.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Torquay Road

The Irish Sun:

Miss Gitana

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dream Shaper

POSTDATA:

Dontdooddson