May 03 / 14.45 Sligo

14.45

Good

Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 6f 61y
  • 14 runners
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Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 9008-5 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.
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9th

16

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Gegenpressing

8st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second reserve; adores Sligo where he won again back in May; down the field at the Curragh afterwards; others preferred.

13th

22

(20)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Gegenpressing

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that.

9/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Gegenpressing

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.

100/30

2nd
9 (14)
Happy Henry

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 287-35 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.
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4th

7

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Happy Henry

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Pair of 5f turf wins this summer at Navan and Bellewstown; got going too late when 2l third of six at Bellewstown 15 days ago; the runner-up won a 22-runner 6f handicap here next time; in the mix.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 050-00

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago, but she was twice second at that track last year after finishing fourth (missed break) in this; lacks a recent run this time around.
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9th

9

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Last success came in Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) in May; ran okay without threatening last three outings; has solid C&D form (second and fourth) and booking of Keane a big positive on first start for Ian Donoghue.

6/1

8th

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Beaten off 59 in handicaps on last three starts but did win her last start in claiming company at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); this is a better race and a bit to find on the figures.

18/1

6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

Form: 85066-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best form has been at 5f, including on seasonal debut last term when close third at Down Royal; this trip might just stretch her; blinkers swapped for cheekpieces.
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5th

2

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:20 Bellewstown

El Fontenaro

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

In cracking form over 6f/6.5f on a sound surface this summer; showed up well over 6f at Cork on Tuesday before fading in the final furlong to finish fifth of 19 on soft ground.

4/1

5th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

El Fontenaro

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Returned to form over the summer, runner-up at Fairyhouse and Limerick before breakthrough C&D win in late July, always up with the pace and battling on well; 4lb rise okay, not sure this softer ground will be in her favour.

13/2

Form: /00-43

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for three years and only had two outings last term; fair fourth in race featuring several of these at Navan (6f) in March and kept on well from long way back (missed break) when third over 5f there last weekend; likely to be strong at the finish, but the break will be crucial from gate one.
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17th

5

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Polar Bear

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Thed last of his two wins came at Bellewstown in 2023; some decent runs in defeat this year but was poor at Fairyhouse last time and has to rebound.

16/1

15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

12/1

Form: 9-3903

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.
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14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

7th
12 (3)
My Kurkum

20/1

Form: 800-90

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Seasonal debut second in this race last year came from out of the blue, but he followed it up with another second at Roscommon before losing his form again; no show in two runs this year (excuse last time); different headgear tried.
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13th

15

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

On long losing run; best efforts for this yard have come over shorter than this; poor form so far in 2026; others hold more pressing claims.

28/1

7th

12

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Seasonal debut second in this race last year came from out of the blue, but he followed it up with another second at Roscommon before losing his form again; no show in two runs this year (excuse last time); different headgear tried.

20/1

Form: 080-08

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f at Tipperary and second over 6f at Fairyhouse last summer when with Gavin Cromwell; very little so far for this yard and mark in freefall; few quid for him at Navan last weekend where he didn't shape too badly.
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8th

11

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Skillman Ave

8st 7lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Is 1-24 with the win coming at Tipperary last season (5f, good) off 68; mark in freefall since but no sign of a revival; 10lb wrong.

50/1

17th

15

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Skillman Ave

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Winner over 5f and second over 6f last summer for Gavin Cromwell; yet to place for current yard and mark in freefall; wide draw too.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Skillman Ave

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 5f at Tipperary and second over 6f at Fairyhouse last summer when with Gavin Cromwell; very little so far for this yard and mark in freefall; few quid for him at Navan last weekend where he didn't shape too badly.

9/1

33/1

Form: 7/90-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to yard's 5f winner Nouvel Espoir, but she hasn't anything yet in four starts.
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8th

13

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Bel Espoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

80-1 when behind a few of these last week at Naas and she's readily opposed.

50/1

18th

20

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Bel Espoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Well beaten lately and officially rated only 31 so not easy to fancy.

66/1

Form: 773-08

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Modest performer was third in a couple of 5f maidens last year after finishing fourth (led) over C&D in August; well held in two AW runs in early 2026.
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3rd

10

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:20 Bellewstown

Star Allure

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

20-race maiden; third of seven in moderate C&D maiden a year ago; mostly well held since; Laytown fifth wasn't too shabby; 4l fifth of seven in C&D maiden yesterday.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

Star Allure

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Rated only 37 and can't be fancied back in a maiden.

66/1

5th

10

(13)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Star Allure

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Produced a positive third over 5f in Dundalk maiden in December; little to recommend in four outings since; others preferred.

14/1

18/1

Form: 8-0006

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.
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15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 10-072

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at Cork on yielding for Gavin Cromwell last year and had several of these behind when quietly-fancied second at Navan in March; decent chance if she's as good around a turning track.
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5

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Ukiyo

10st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Sole win from 18 starts came at Cork (6f, yielding) last September when trained by Gavin Cromwell; ran a solid race over this trip at Ayr last month; possibly found 5f too sharp at Hamilton on latest; holds claims judged on penultimate effort.

11/1

Form: 597-80

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Back with yard after a spell in Britain; yet to place in eight starts and no real progression on AW over the winter; just second run on turf here.
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13th

2

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

March To The Band

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: John S O’Donoghue

Back with yard after a spell in Britain; yet to place in eight starts and no real progression on AW over the winter; just second run on turf here.

20/1

11th

2

(16)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

March To The Band

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Bought out of Archie Watson's yard for 2,000gns last July and didn't run too badly on yard debut over C&D in December; faded late over 1m here when last seen; still unexposed so don't rule out; poor draw.

20/1

6

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

March To The Band

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

No improvement for the switch to handicaps when a distant fifth at Haydock two weeks ago; new blinkers and the return to AW the straws to clutch at.

16/1

16/1

Form: 00-789

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant.
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16th

23

(24)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Carrickfinn

8st 12lb

T: Shane Gallagher

Almost landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last season; put in good effort on AW after that; ran over an inadequate trip at Sligo in May, and not seen on the track since; second reserve.

14th

11

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Shane Gallagher

Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant.

16/1

9th

16

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Shane Gallagher

Maiden after 20 starts but career-best effort was when runner-up over C&D last June, albeit on good ground; only fair efforts on AW of late; others are more likely; 2lb wrong.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €36.40
Straight Forecast €23.65
Tricast €256.07
Trifecta €648.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Skillman Ave

The Irish Sun:

Happy Henry

SPOTLIGHT:

Gegenpressing

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Kurkum

POSTDATA:

Skillman Ave