June 09 / 20.00 Sligo

20.00

Good

Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 162y
  • 15 runners
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Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 458-91 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Narrowly got off the mark over this trip at Limerick last time on soft ground, battling on well; got a 6lb rise so will have to keep his forward momentum but a player if she does.
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2nd

15

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Larkins Lane

10st 2lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Went up 13lb for winning back-to-back at Limerick in May and at Sligo the following month; held off revised mark the last twice at Sligo and Wexford; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.

11/1

4th

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Larkins Lane

11st 1lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Landed back-to-back successes over thid trip at Limerick and Sligo before anchored by weight increase at Sligo last month; early to write off and the trainer has decided to claim off her here.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 807-88

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0-4205

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 31 hurdle starts but was a close second over C&D last month; has to put two lesser efforts behind her.
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5th

14

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Love Like This

10st 11lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-35 over hurdles with the win coming over 3m1f at Kilbeggan in June; tried over fences since but well beaten last twice over hurdles; stable starting to find some form again.

20/1

7th

11

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Love Like This

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-35 over hurdles with the win coming at Kilbeggan in June (3m1f, good to yielding); some placed efforts over fences following that but tailed off over hurdles at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); hard to be confident in given her overall profile.

33/1

11th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Love Like This

11st 4lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-34 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences; hard to be confident with that profile, though she has made the frame in five of her last six outings; career highlight when beating Katie's Kasper over 3m at Kilbeggan in May.

8/1

Form: 2006-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 3m handicap at Wexford last summer but hasn't been at that level since; has to improve from Downpatrick return.
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6th

17

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Phildante

10st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Eoin Doyle

Improved form culminated in a 3m handicap hurdle win at Wexford in July; disappointing bhind Princess Felicia at Ballinrobe since; claims on her previous form.

12/1

11th

14

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Phildante

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Eoin Doyle

Off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on latest (3m, good), showing a willing attitude to score by a neck; 4lb rise for that seems fair but not sure this drop back in trip will suit.

100/30

1st

13

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Phildante

10st 3lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Eoin Doyle

Winless from 14 starts over hurdles but her best placing came over C&D last summer when second off 7lb higher; some promise in her 9l fourth at Sligo on penultimate; on the retreat when a faller at two out at Limerick last time but a positive effort all the same; chance.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 384-25

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Improved efforts in last two maiden hurdles since encountering good ground, including a second over C&D; considered on handicap debut as long as the ground doesn't deteriorate too much.
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10th

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

Tradonthebay

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Faced a tough task in a maiden at the Galway festival; worth considering on a fair handicap run at Roscommon (beaten around 12l in third), but that was over 3m; hard to be sure if this trip will bring out the best in him; tongue-tie added.

5/1

9th

6

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

Tradonthebay

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Second runner for yard; beaten 12l in a Roscommon handicap hurdle last time and can't be fancied here on that form.

33/1

3rd

6

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Tradonthebay

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Improved efforts in final two maiden hurdles upon encountering good ground; rain-softened ground wasn't in his favour on handicap debut at Sligo (officially good) when fifth over an extended 2m4f; worth another chance on proper good ground.

17/2

Form: 649-01

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time; raised 10lb for that wide-margin score but a repeat of that effort can see her go close.
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5th

8

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Another that goes well here with pair of C&D wins this summer; beat Gangster Granny two runs back and now meets her on 7lb better terms (including claims); beaten 3l on latest visit.

7/1

3rd

8

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.

5/1

1st

17

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

12st 2lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time

Form: 0800-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 8l behind Larkins Lane at Limerick last time over this trip; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and she should get closer to that rival on 6lb better terms.
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6th

15

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Lake Okeechobee

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Step in right direction when a keeping-on fourth at Limerick (2m4f, soft) in May but no impression at Sligo latest behind same rival; needs to bounce back.

14/1

7th

13

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Lake Okeechobee

10st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Beaten nearly 8l behind Larkins Lane at Limerick last time over this trip; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and she should get closer to that rival on 6lb better terms.

7/1

4th

14

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Lake Okeechobee

10st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Weak maiden form; last of 16 at Clonmel in her first handicap; cheekpieces tried now.

33/1

Form: 0090-U

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in one of two bumper starts; not much in maiden hurdles but was still in with a chance when unseating two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; one to consider.
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11th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Whatafoolbelieves

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Showed promise in a bumper but not much in maiden hurdles; still held a chance when unseating at two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); poor at Sligo last time (2m5f, good).

33/1

8th

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Whatafoolbelieves

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Showed promise in one of two bumper starts; not much in maiden hurdles but was still in with a chance when unseating two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; one to consider.

9/1

9

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Whatafoolbelieves

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Some promise in bumpers; well beaten in four maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut; chance is not obvious.

16/1

Form: 752-0U

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles came at Kilbeggan last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, was poor on return at Punchestown and tried to refuse then unseated rider last time at Limerick; risky.
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9th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Thats All

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole win over hurdles came at Kilbeggan last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, was poor on return at Punchestown and tried to refuse then unseated rider last time at Limerick; risky.

22/1

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away.

20/1

12th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Thats All

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 20 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; has tended to show her best form over longer distances; win was over 2m3f, second on final start over an extended 2m6f.

8/1

Form: 86P8-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best maiden effort came on heavy ground at Limerick last winter; was poor on handicap debut at Clonmel last time.
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9th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Listentomewillya

10st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Didn't show a whole lot in maidens and similar story in first two handicaps; assessor relenting, but others have more appealing profiles.

40/1

10th

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Listentomewillya

11st 3lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Norman Lee

Best maiden effort came on heavy ground at Limerick last winter; was poor on handicap debut at Clonmel last time.

28/1

Form: 5P44-9 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Just hints of ability in maidens but has been poor in two handicaps; however, was favourite last time at Clonmel so is surely better than showing; can't be ruled out with blinkers added.
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11th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Sarahs Express

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Just hints of ability in maidens but has been poor in two handicaps; however, was favourite last time at Clonmel so is surely better than showing; can't be ruled out with blinkers added.

10/1

9th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Sarahs Express

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Bits and pieces of form, albeit beaten a long way; handicap debut (after winter break) at Kilbeggan last month mildly encouraging and entitled to come on for that.

9/1

4th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Sarahs Express

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Showed bits and pieces of ability in four runs before pulling up on handicap debut at Punchestown (3m, heavy) when found to have bled; 24l fourth in a Clonmel maiden last time (2m3f, soft); more needed.

14/1

33/1

Form: /070/0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens in his early days; tailed-off on return from a long absence last time on stable debut; huge progress needed.
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15

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Johnny M

10st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Maiden has been poor over hurdles and fences lately so isn't easy to make a case for.

33/1

18

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Johnny M

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Third reserve; poor efforts in two handicaps since returning from a long absence; makes chasing debut now

12th

11

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Johnny M

10st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Showed some ability in maidens in his early days; tailed-off on return from a long absence last time on stable debut; huge progress needed.

33/1

66/1

Form: F60-PP

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap at Galway in 2024; basically regressive since and can't make a case for on recent form.
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6th

16

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Max Time

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: I Madden

Poor sequence of chase attempts continued last time, when pulled up at Roscommon; fair hurdles run at Killarney in July; 1-27 hurdles record is a significant negative.

20/1

16

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Max Time

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

Not a bad hurdle run last time, albeit still beaten 21l; however, little sign of winning potential in four chase starts; others preferred.

22/1

Form: 6P-FP2

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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Form: 7/4P0-

Last run: 184 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after; needs to return to best on seasonal/stable debut.
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5th

12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Backinabit

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won in good style at Wexford in July but has come up short off revised mark twice since; beaten 11.5l at Sligo latest; needs to get back on track.

16/1

9th

15

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Backinabit

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Modest form for two previous trainers; much-improved in first-time blinkers on second start for yard when winning at Wexford (2m1f, good) but weakened and beaten 11l when favourite on return to that venue; scratched (due to soft ground) from chase at Roscommon on Tuesday.

10/1

Non-runners

Itaintmebabe, Joes Turn, Tantrum Boy, Steps In The Sand

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Payout
Exacta €30.20
Straight Forecast €21.00
Tricast €160.99
Trifecta €219.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

Lake Okeechobee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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