October 24 / 15.10 Sligo

15.10

Good To Yielding

Callan Tansey Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 112y
  • 13 runners
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Callan Tansey Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 449452

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden took her mark to a career-high when coming from well back to chase home a clear winner over this trip at Killarney early in the month (yielding); cheekpieces now added.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Shannon Bank

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Placed in two bumpers for Seamus Fahey and second in 2m1f Killarney handicap hurdle in October when with Gavin Cromwell; unfancied on stable debut, and first run of the year, when mid-field in Wexford chase; might prefer farther, but not out of it.

8/1

7th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Shannon Bank

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Maiden took her mark to a career-high when coming from well back to chase home a clear winner in 2m1f Killarney handicap hurdle in October (yielding); never recovered from bad blunder at Sligo later same month in first-time cheekpieces; has since left Gavin Cromwell and debuts for new yard on chase debut.

16/1

1

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Shannon Bank

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden took her mark to a career-high when coming from well back to chase home a clear winner over this trip at Killarney early in the month (yielding); cheekpieces now added.

13/2

Form: U-44F5 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Front-runner's sole win came in C&D mares' maiden last year (good); has taken a few spills over fences, including at the last when in contention at Galway early this month; back hurdling eight days later, fading tamely enough once headed two out at Punchestown; goes well here, not one to rule out.
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6th

17

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; Sligo maiden hurdle winner in 2024; not a bad run on return from a break at Clonmel latest and handicapper giving her a chance, but stamina a query over this trip.

5th

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Andyourbirdcansing

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: John Patrick Ryan

Front-runner's sole win came in 2m2f Sligo mares' maiden in 2024 (good), good second in Limerick handicap over a year ago off 99; 0-10 chasing and well held back hurdling when last seen in October; ground to suit, don't rule out off this reduced mark.

8/1

Form: 240421

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in emphatic fashion when making all in 2m3f Cork handicap 12 days ago (third has won since); 10lb higher but 4yo could still have more improvement in her.
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7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Jaadil

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: D E Fitzgerald

Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion at Cork (2m3f, good); good effort at Sligo next time when runner-up; reported to have mucus when pulled up on seasonal return at Cork last time; chance at her best.

11/1

14

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Jaadil

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion over C&D (good); good effort at Sligo last time in October when filling the second spot (2m2f, good to yielding); interesting candidate if fit enough.

7/1

Form: -5P721

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdles winner at 2m on decent ground, including on reverting back from chasing at Tipperary early this month, having been left in front two out (having looked likely winner); up 7lb but still some way off her career-high so obvious respect.
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4

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Romella

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Five-time hurdles winner at 2m on decent ground, including on reverting back from chasing at Tipperary early this month, having been left in front two out (having looked likely winner); up 7lb but still some way off her career-high so obvious respect.

5/1

Form: 635

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden; well held on Flat here last time, standout run from three attempts over hurdles came when third in C&D maiden in June (g); okay mark for handicap debut.
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2nd

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Lilac Lady

10st 11lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Modest Flat maiden; all four runs over hurdles came at her local track last year; third in maiden and in a handicap off 92; will be better for this comeback run.

14/1

5

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Lilac Lady

11st 6lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; well held on Flat here last time, standout run from three attempts over hurdles came when third in C&D maiden in June (g); okay mark for handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 776035 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 21 attempts hurdling came in this race last year off 89; penultimate Galway second gives her a major chance, left with too much to do at Thurles on latest.
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8th

17

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bowgate Street

10st 7lb

T: M Flannery

First reserve; belated first win at Sligo on latest (2m2f, good) 14 days ago; raised 7lb, this is a tougher race and not sure the drop back in trip is ideal.

1st

7

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Bowgate Street

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

First past the post here in 2024 (subsequently disqualified due to the discovery of a prohibited substance); had a good run at Kilbeggan last time on her second run back from a winter break

8/1

3rd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Record of 0-24 is immediately off-putting; close third at Galway in October (2m1f, yielding) but overall moderate form last year; 17l eighth of 20 back from a break earlier this month not hugely encouraging.

16/1

Form: 8006

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Recent Killarney maiden run was a bit more encouraging but not an obvious one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.
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13th

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Amburana

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Padraig Butler

Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third on penultimate start; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; probably found 2m too sharp at Punchestown; each-way prospect.

6/1

7th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Amburana

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Padraig Butler

Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third last time, so needs to improve; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; one of the more interesting runners

5/1

7

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Amburana

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Padraig Butler

Recent Killarney maiden run was a bit more encouraging but not an obvious one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 0098

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The only other finisher behind a front-running winner in a point-to-point in March; maiden hurdle form so far uninspiring but 4yo a potential improver now entering handicaps.
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2nd

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Might Be The One

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Placed in three of her last four races, every chance if a step up in trip does the trick after a recent second placing in a 16-runner 2m contest at Clonmel; more mature now than when fading in the closing stages over C&D last November.

9/2

2nd

6

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Might Be The One

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Just denied at Limerick in December over 2m3f and best run since was when beaten 10l over this trip at Naas last time; needs a bit more but a player.

7/1

3rd

10

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 77y

15:00 Naas

Might Be The One

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Maiden went close over 2m3f at Limerick over Christmas (soft-to-heavy), tame enough run since at Down Royal (2m) though; can't rule out.

9/1

Form: 0-9P34

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in bumpers/maiden hurdles but decent effort when third in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in August (good); not so good when remote fourth to Romella at Tipperary on latest; cheekpieces tried.
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15

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Doyen Og

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Good third at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in August off 2lb higher but didn't build on that in subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now.

40/1

9

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Doyen Og

10st 10lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Moderate form in bumpers/maiden hurdles but decent effort when third in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in August (good); not so good when remote fourth to Romella at Tipperary on latest; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form: 951-83 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Gained a first Flat win here in May (1m6f, good) and good second at Bellewstown on latest (soft); pick of hurdle form in between when third in 2m2f Downpatrick handicap off this mark; place claims.
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3rd

10

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P A Fahy

Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help.

12/1

2nd

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

You Make Me Smile

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: P A Fahy

Locally-owned mare took a long time to come to hand but thrived under both codes last year, recording four wins including this race and a handicap hurdle here in October; promising run at Navan lately and headgear worn for latest Flat win is back on; crack apprentice on board too, so loads to like.

100/30

3rd

4

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

You Make Me Smile

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Won four races last year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat, including her last start in this sphere at Galway in October; late-season form also included a Bellewstown second, splitting two of these rivals Idomything and Bhean Sainbhre; needs to reverse the form of seasonal debut at Navan with Bhean Saibhre

6/1

Form: U02048

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner at Gowran; 0-11 hurdling, standout run when second in 2m1f Wexford handicap (good) over the summer in first-time cheekpieces, most recently didn't count in midfield at Roscommon last month; more needed but don't rule out.
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13

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner; 0-14 over hurdles; okay run at Navan in November (2m, heavy) but pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse in December; others preferred.

18/1

12

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Stormy Jenn

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner at Gowran; 0-11 hurdling, standout run when second in 2m1f Wexford handicap (good) over the summer in first-time cheekpieces, most recently didn't count in midfield at Roscommon last month; more needed but don't rule out.

12/1

14

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Stormy Jenn

10st 9lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner; ten-race maiden over hurdles but ran her best race for a while when under 6l away at Bellewstown (2m1f, good); the cheekpieces are working well.

8/1

Form: 087386

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

15

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Gowran Park

Shing Shilla

10st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Put in one of his best efforts at Sligo in August when a 3l third (2m2f, good) in first-time hood; midfield finish at Listowel last time (2m, good to yielding); handles an ease, place possibilities.

17/2

Form: 0-808

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs uneventful; probably best watched on handicap debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.

6/1

4th

13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Wild Wild Wind

10st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Has posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; was below form at Cork last time but this softer ground should suit better.

13/2

8th

19

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Placed on her last three starts, twice at Clonmel before finding one too good at Limerick last month; good chance of exploiting a modest handicap mark even though she's now rated in the 80s.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €21.63
Tricast €374.41

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jaadil

The Irish Sun:

You Make Me Smile

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jaadil

POSTDATA:

Jaadil