May 12 / 18.28 Sligo

18.28

Good

Rosses Point Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 166y
  • 15 runners
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Rosses Point Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 55983-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M Flannery

One win from 32 starts tells its own story but rarely runs a bad race; solid third in a 2m3f mares' handicap at Kilbeggan last time and every chance of being thereabouts again.

15/2

3rd

10

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

Sole win from 31 starts came at Sligo in May off 7lb lower; ran a nice race over C&D when a 1.5l second in July but below best twice since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 897-

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Blue Moon Boy

10st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual Flat winner; stand-out effort over hurdles when a 2.25l second of 15 off 93 at Sligo (2m2f, good) on penultimate; didn't build on that at Tramore on latest; capable of better but risks attached.

14/1

12th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Blue Moon Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

2-7 on the Flat; left maiden hurdle form behind when a keeping on 2.25l second of 15 on handicap debut at Sligo (2m2f, good); raised 3lb; debatable whether this sharper test will suit but he's a player.

9/2

2nd

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Blue Moon Boy

11st 2lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 08306-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not far off runner-up Classy CC when third at Naas in March, but that is her only placed effort from 16 starts over hurdles; well behind Bowgate Street at Kilbeggan last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Sidiriya

10st 4lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner for Dermot Weld in 2022; 0-20 hurdling, placed twice this term, beaten when falling two out on latest; could feature if replicating the form of a Clonmel second three starts ago.

10/1

Form: 63029-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has a chance on the form of her second at Naas in March, her second placed effort on testing ground; possibly 2m5f was too far when running poorly last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Classy Cc

11st 8lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden whose best handicap run was when second in testing conditions over 2m at Naas in March; below that form in two races over further before a break; may have needed a recent Roscommon run to regain peak fitness.

10/1

8th

1

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Classy Cc

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden whose best handicap run was when second in testing conditions over 2m at Naas in March; below that form in two races over further before a break; this may be his optimum trip.

13/2

Form: 7239F-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hasn't run over hurdles since late 2024; after nine months off, gained second Downpatrick chase win last July, so latest layoff not a concern and he's 15lb lower in this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Lakefield Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time chase winner, latest at Stratford (extended 2m3f) in June, but 0-10 over hurdles; has left Shark Hanlon since a disappointing chase run at Uttoxeter last month but not out of this if reproducing his encouraging third off this mark at Market Rasen on penultimate start.

6/1

8th

4

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Uttoxeter

Lakefield Flyer

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

A third win over fences at Stratford last month (extended 2m3f) and it was only five days later when he was third off his lower hurdle mark; had 21 days off since but is 3lb higher than at Stratford in a race that should take more winning.

10/1

3rd

3

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

Lakefield Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

A third win over fences at Stratford on Tuesday and he's 9lb lower for this return to hurdling (0-9); has to be of interest with trip/ground ideal.

11/4

Form: 290O2-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Yard is back in form and 6yo has been second three times, including at Kilbeggan latest when no match for gambled-on winner but clear of the rest; likes good ground and now tried in cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; 0-16 over hurdles but runner-up on three occasions, including twice over C&D; sent off one of the market leaders here the last twice but failed to deliver; place claims if produces best; new headgear.

7/1

8th

9

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Centaq

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-15 over hurdles but runner up on three occasions, including twice over C&D; sent off at short enough odds here the last twice but failed to deliver; place claims if produces best.

15/2

Form: 0950-

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
20-1 for handicap debut at Clonmel when beaten 29l; drier ground and headgear may help; stable is in decent form and has good record at Sligo.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

13

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Graces Legacy

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

33-1 at Bellewstown when unseated at the first; no obvious positives to be taken from her previous form.

20/1

15

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Graces Legacy

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Maiden ran a bit better in a Sligo handicap last time; cheekpieces worn then are retained; needs more.

14/1

7th

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Graces Legacy

10st 7lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

20-1 for handicap debut at Clonmel when beaten 29l; drier ground and headgear may help; stable is in decent form and has good record at Sligo.

16/1

Form: 807-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
4yo filly hasn't shaped too badly in maidens and represents very capable trainer; nice French pedigree and no surprise if she can be competitive in handicaps; watch the market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.

15/2

2nd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Brave Josee

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Was noted staying on from way off the pace on last two starts including at this track; could do better if getting a more prominent ride.

16/1

8th

13

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

4yo filly never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Sligo but did make late headway; tongue-tied now added and no surprise if she had more to offer here.

12/1

33/1

Form: 400/P-

Last run: 368 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Little encouragement to be derived from the formbook for this mare, and she's been off a year.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Go Avel

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Francis Casey

Not a bad run at Limerick on her second run after a long break; reportedly bled at Downpatrick last time; never shorter than 25-1, and hard to fancy now.

16/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Go Avel

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Francis Casey

Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.

15/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

Form: 54790- CD

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gained his only hurdles win in this race a year ago, making all to win easily on good ground after 200 days off; trying to repeat that feat; also ran well here a couple of times in August before form tailed off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

OUR TIP

Form: 7/066-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second handicap start saw her beaten 13l at Cork when sixth of 18; that was back in August, but top yard and not out of it.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Kentucky Bluebird

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of her better efforts on latest when fourth at Wexford; needs to raise her game; strong trainer/rider combination; worth a market check.

11/2

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Kentucky Bluebird

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Mildly promising run in Cork handicap in October (good), never counted on recent return at Sligo; entitled to come on for that and Donoghue back on.

10/1

Form: P07F-

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
From a family that this trainer has done well with; was running well in Clonmel maiden when coming down two out; that was back in December, but not ruled out on handicap bow.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Bangor Lady

10st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John Patrick Ryan

Well beaten in all eight starts, including in three handicaps; hard to make a case for her.

50/1

8th

16

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Bangor Lady

10st 5lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

Well beaten in three runs this season, two of them in handicaps; hard to make a case for.

40/1

Form: 7U575-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Jr Mahon

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose maiden has been poor on last two starts (bled at Fairyhouse first time); opposed with a visor added.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Jr Mahon

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Close third at Limerick in June 2025 beginning to look like a flash in the pan; poor form over hurdles and on the Flat this year; tailed off at Fairyhouse latest (1m6f, good).

16/1

18th

17

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

9st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning.

33/1

Form: F4307-

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Bruno From Mars

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Dawson

took keen hold, midfield, rapid headway and led after 1st

50/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Big prices and heavy defeats in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; might be a different story in first handicap, but can't be fancied on form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Road To The Sea

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

Struggled in two handicap attempts off lowly mark; easily opposed back in maiden company.

25/1

8th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Road To The Sea

10st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Thomas Coyle

Struggling when fell two out on Sligo handicap debut (2m2f, good); up in trip now but others more likely.

33/1

11

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Road To The Sea

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Big prices and heavy defeats in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; might be a different story in first handicap, but can't be fancied on form.

25/1

Non-runners

Sacramental, Gold Gatewood, Redcliff Glen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €60.30
Straight Forecast €93.22
Tricast €327.95
Trifecta €209.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bowgate Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Moon Boy

TOPSPEED:

Moulane West

POSTDATA:

Bowgate Street

The Irish Sun:

Bowgate Street