Sligo Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 23rd August 2023

There were 39 Races on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Bath, 6 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at York, 7 races at Kempton, 6 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 23rd August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
16
(16) Sally's Cave (66/1 +0%)
Sally's Cave

66
66/1(+0%)
(16) Sally's Cave 66/1, 100/1, badly in need of the experience when ninth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) on debut 10 days ago. RESERVE.
Second reserve, needs to avoid the mistakes she made on her debut at Downpatrick.
12
1st (12) The Grey Dove (4/1 +43%)
The Grey Dove

4
4/1(+43%)
(12) The Grey Dove 4/1, Didn't get home in a demanding race when fourth of 16 in maiden hurdle (5/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 40 days ago. Fancied to be in the mix back down in trip.
Beaten 9l in second on hurdling debut, remote fourth at Kilbeggan on second attempt.
3
2nd (3) Stormalong (12/1 -50%)
Stormalong

12
12/1(-50%)
(3) Stormalong 12/1, Modest hurdler. Ran well despite looking unsuited by the 2f shorter trip when third of 16 in maiden hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (16f, good) 73 days ago. Each-way claims.
Bumper winner, best hurdles run so far when third at Punchestown 3/4l behind The Grey Dove.
4
3rd (4) Tina Meehan (28/1 -211%)
Tina Meehan

28
28/1(-211%)
(4) Tina Meehan 28/1, Bumper winner on debut at Tramore last October. 1/2, run best excused when seventh of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) on hurdles bow 40 days ago, bad mistake 3 out. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Hooded for 1st time.
Wide-margin bumper winner for Willie Mullins, new stable now after poor Kilbeggan run.
7
4th (7) Angelsworknovrtime (5/1 +50%)
Angelsworknovrtime

5
5/1(+50%)
(7) Angelsworknovrtime 5/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 12 hurdle runs. 18/1, wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago.
Unplaced favourite in C&D handicap last month, better when 7l fourth here 13 days ago.
10
5th (10) Letters To Juliet (150/1 +0%)
Letters To Juliet

150
150/1(+0%)
(10) Letters To Juliet 150/1, 66/1, none too fluent when eleventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Roscommon (15.3f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago.
Jumping was untidy when down the field on recent debut at Roscommon, 66-1 then.
6
6th (6) Young Lucy (5.5/1 -10%)
Young Lucy

5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(6) Young Lucy 5.5/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers in May. Sixth of 16 in maiden (66/1) at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) on Flat debut 3 weeks ago, never nearer. Switches from Flat to hurdles.
Bumper winner at Cork in May, not a bad run on the Flat at Galway, could go well.
14
7th (14) Sheemore (150/1 -88%)
Sheemore

150
150/1(-88%)
(14) Sheemore 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Patrick Martin when tailed-off eighth of 10 to I Am Shadow in bumper at this course (18.2f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Saddle slipped on Downpatrick debut, looked reluctant at times in a bumper at this venue.
9
8th (9) Hill Rocket (100/1 -52%)
Hill Rocket

100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Hill Rocket 100/1, Ask mare. Dam dual point winner. Probably best watched on debut.
Dam point winner, out of a maiden half-sister to Midlands National winner G V A Ireland.
8
9th (8) Bella Be Good (200/1 -100%)
Bella Be Good

200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Bella Be Good 200/1, Well beaten in bumpers and a similar story so far hurdling.
Struggled in two bumpers, no improvement since switched to hurdling.
5
10th (5) Vadsa Queen (0.83/1 +49%)
Vadsa Queen

0.83
0.83/1(+49%)
(5) Vadsa Queen 0.83/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Shaped with a little encouragement when sixth of 10 in maiden at Galway (12f, good to soft, 8/1) on Flat debut 19 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and has to be considered.
Bumper winner at Tramore, found 1m4f too sharp in a Flat maiden at Galway, leading chance.
17
11th (17) Ruby Jules (80/1 -100%)
Ruby Jules

80
80/1(-100%)
(17) Ruby Jules 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, showed first form in this sphere when sixth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 10 days ago. RESERVE.
Third reserve, ordinary maiden on the Flat, modest hurdles form, little appeal in a maiden.
2
12th (2) Kiss My Lucky Egg (20/1 +39%)
Kiss My Lucky Egg

20
20/1(+39%)
(2) Kiss My Lucky Egg 20/1, Bumper winner on debut for Noel Williams. 28/1, bettered her hurdling debut effort on first run since leaving Emmet Mullins when third of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 33 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery.
Bumper winner in Britain, moderate third in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan, needs to improve.
11
13th (11) Pixabay (150/1 +0%)
Pixabay

150
150/1(+0%)
(11) Pixabay 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving P. Kiely when last of 8 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) 100 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Moderate fourth in a Tramore bumper last season, tailed off at Killarney in May.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

VADSA QUEEN showed promise in bumpers last year and reappeared after a 12-month absence to score in good style at Tramore in June. She's since run on the Flat at the Galway Festival and is an interesting recruit to hurdling. The Grey Dove filled the runner-up spot behind the selection's stablemate Arctic Fly at Punchestown a couple of months ago, while Angelsworknovrtime also has placed form in maiden hurdles and wasn't disgraced here in a handicap last time. Young Lucy won a Cork bumper this spring and also has some experience over hurdles, while Tina Meehan and the well-bred I Am Shadow have also been successful in bumpers. The latter won here just under a fortnight ago.

Those with previous experience hurdling don't set a tall standard to aim at, so bumper winner VADSA QUEEN gets the vote to make a winning start in this sphere at the expense of Tina Meehan, who was previously trained by Champion trainer Willie Mullins and can easily have a line put through her hurdling debut effort. The Grey Dove and I Am Shadow are another couple to consider.

The well-related VADSA QUEEN won a bumper readily before finding 1m4f inadequate at Galway. She should be too good for these rivals


17:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Redwood Queen (1.25/1 +64%)
Redwood Queen

1.25
1.25/1(+64%)
(11) Redwood Queen 1.25/1, 11/4, below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) 72 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Still unexposed for this yard and worth chancing if the market speaks in her favour.
Disappointing at Roscommon since attracting the attention of the stewards at Punchestown.
9
2nd (9) Up And Out (16/1 -60%)
Up And Out

16
16/1(-60%)
(9) Up And Out 16/1, 17/2, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not completely dismissed.
A couple of promising runs in maidens in the spring, handicap form has been ordinary.
7
3rd (7) Skip Mahler (10/1 +29%)
Skip Mahler

10
10/1(+29%)
(7) Skip Mahler 10/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) 72 days ago, tailing off back straight. Hood back on. Worth a market check back from a break.
Only 5-1 when pulled-up in Punchestown race in which Atlantic Wonder was second.
6
4th (6) Makfils (5.5/1 +45%)
Makfils

5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(6) Makfils 5.5/1, Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good, 17/2) 46 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again.
Flat winner in France, should strip fitter as result of outing at Bellewstown last month.
10
5th (10) Future Proof (22/1 +12%)
Future Proof

22
22/1(+12%)
(10) Future Proof 22/1, One win from 36 NH runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (17f, soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive.
1-33 over hurdles but placed nine times, vulnerable to judge from recent form.
1
6th (1) Listentillitellyea (4.5/1 -13%)
Listentillitellyea

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(1) Listentillitellyea 4.5/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. 7/1, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt.
No wins but five seconds from 19 starts over hurdles, good run at Ballinrobe last time.
14
7th (14) Banada Bridge (25/1 +0%)
Banada Bridge

25
25/1(+0%)
(14) Banada Bridge 25/1, Below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 40 days ago. Others make more appeal.
12-race maiden over hurdles, has failed to build on Leopardstown second in March.
5
8th (5) Goodie Girl (25/1 +0%)
Goodie Girl

25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Goodie Girl 25/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 33 days ago. Others preferred.
33-1 winner at Downpatrick in her first handicap, failed to reproduce form at Kilbeggan.
8
9th (8) Benefit Run (9/1 +44%)
Benefit Run

9
9/1(+44%)
(8) Benefit Run 9/1, Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Galway (18.2f, soft) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Struggled from out of the handicap over fences at Galway, possible he can feature now.
4
|F| (4) Mac's Xpress (80/1 -100%)
Mac's Xpress

80
80/1(-100%)
(4) Mac's Xpress 80/1, 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 9 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Has work to do.
Failed to reach the first four in ten outings for Jessica Harrington, best watched for now.
12
10th (12) Atlantic Wonder (12/1 -50%)
Atlantic Wonder

12
12/1(-50%)
(12) Atlantic Wonder 12/1, 9/2, bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 29 days ago. Not one to give up on just yet.
Can be given a chance on Roscommon second in June, possible excuses last twice.
13
11th (13) Oskar High (33/1 +0%)
Oskar High

33
33/1(+0%)
(13) Oskar High 33/1, Course winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good) 29 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for in current mood.
Won back-to-back races at Galway and Ballinrobe last autumn, now back on competitive mark.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

REDWOOD QUEEN won at Cartmel for Noel Kelly last summer and caught the eye of the stewards on her first start for Charles Byrnes at Punchestown in May. She disappointed on her only subsequent outing on softer ground at Roscommon and has been taken out a number of times recently due to the going. She looks well treated if the getting a sound surface. Makfils hails from a yard in good form and should progress from a run at Bellewstown last month, while Rockview Roman gave encouragement when runner-up here recently. Listentillitellyea was a frustrating sort to follow last year finishing second four times and again filled the runner-up spot behind the progressive Presenting Lad at Ballinrobe last week.

REDWOOD QUEEN has shaped better than the result on both starts for her current yard and, if strong in the betting back from a break, she's the one to side with. In-form pair Listentillitellyea and Rockview Roman also make plenty of appeal.

Though getting on in years BENEFIT RUN may be able to pick up another win. Listenttillitellyea is a likely danger.


18:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 21f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
1st (9) Sequestered (9/1 +36%)
Sequestered

9
9/1(+36%)
(9) Sequestered 9/1, Modest hurdler. Fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good, 12/1) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Up in trip.
Recent Ballinrobe maiden hurdle debut was a solid one; good bit more likely required here.
1
2nd (1) Arabian Diamond (0.5/1 +73%)
Arabian Diamond

0.5
0.5/1(+73%)
(1) Arabian Diamond 0.5/1, Promising sort. Bumper winner here in July. 7/2, creditable fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Galway (21f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Remains open to improvement.
Bumper winner rates a major player on the back of recent Galway maiden hurdle fourth.
11
3rd (11) Tom Kelly (66/1 +56%)
Tom Kelly

66
66/1(+56%)
(11) Tom Kelly 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Off 9 months and up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Mark Cahill.
Mildly encouraging debut in Galway maiden last September but couple of poor efforts since.
7
4th (7) Rock Ya Boy Ya (40/1 -186%)
Rock Ya Boy Ya

40
40/1(-186%)
(7) Rock Ya Boy Ya 40/1, Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, heavy, 11/1) 163 days ago, behind when pulled up approaching 2 out. Up in trip.
Absent since pulled up in Thurles maiden hurdle in March.
6
5th (6) Musta Lovea Lovea (7/1 -100%)
Musta Lovea Lovea

7
7/1(-100%)
(6) Musta Lovea Lovea 7/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy). Off 7 months. Up in trip and solid each-way chance.
Absent since narrow defeat in Fairyhouse handicap on New Year's Day; trip a concern.
8
6th (8) Rule The Wind (4.5/1 -125%)
Rule The Wind

4.5
4.5/1(-125%)
(8) Rule The Wind 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 5/4, fell in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 10 days ago. Obvious claims.
Halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; pick of form gives him a major chance though.
14
7th (14) French Milan (50/1 -52%)
French Milan

50
50/1(-52%)
(14) French Milan 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in bumper at this course (18.2f, good to soft, 50/1) 13 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Mild promise in bumpers, including here 13 days ago; upped in trip for hurdles debut.
2
8th (2) Bumble Bee Bet (9/1 +10%)
Bumble Bee Bet

9
9/1(+10%)
(2) Bumble Bee Bet 9/1, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.8f, soft, 20/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Up in trip here and may well do better.
Ayr bumper winner has come up short since; best watched for now.
4
9th (4) Hutchie (125/1 +17%)
Hutchie

125
125/1(+17%)
(4) Hutchie 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. First run since leaving Ms Debbie Hartnett when ninth of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Booking of Slevin a plus.
Poor form, including recently Cork hurdles debut.
10
10th (10) Shotgun Jack (125/1 -25%)
Shotgun Jack

125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Shotgun Jack 125/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.8f, soft, 250/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Up in trip.
Well held in Listowel bumper last year and again early this month in Galway maiden hurdle.
3
11th (3) Clyde The Glide (150/1 +0%)
Clyde The Glide

150
150/1(+0%)
(3) Clyde The Glide 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, tenth of 11 in hunter chase at Thurles (25f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut. Off 17 months. Makes hurdles debut. Readily passed over.
Nothing so far, easily overlooked now switched to hurdles.
5
12th (5) Madhenry (200/1 +0%)
Madhenry

200
200/1(+0%)
(5) Madhenry 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Sixteenth of 17 in bumper at Cork (18.7f, good to soft, 250/1) on bumper debut 16 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles.
Has shown nothing so far.
13
|PU| (13) Clancys Bar (100/1 -52%)
Clancys Bar

100
100/1(-52%)
(13) Clancys Bar 100/1, Libertarian mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 3m hurdle winner Sergeant Harper. Wears cheekpieces.
Nothing much to get excited about on breeding; cheekpieces on for debut.
12
|RR| (12) Wild River Fall (125/1 -25%)
Wild River Fall

125
125/1(-25%)
(12) Wild River Fall 125/1, Sageburg gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 23f) River Maigue. Probably best watched on debut.
Newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
LTO Selection:

18:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Gordon Elliott saddled six winners at Tramore last week and may add to his tally here ARABIAN DIAMOND who filled the runner-up spot twice in bumpers before scoring here in runaway fashion. The Getaway gelding switched to hurdles last time at the Galway Festival when a creditable fourth behind the odds-on High Class Hero. The latter's stablemate Rule The Wind is a threat on his second to Castle Field Boy at Tipperary this spring but hasn't really progressed since. Oliver McKiernan has shown some signs of a revival recently after a quiet spell and it will be interesting to see if there is any support for Musta Lovea Lovea, absent since narrowly denied at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.

It's worth giving another chance to RULE THE WIND, who has so far failed to build on the promise of his hurdles debut second at Tipperary in April but time is still on his side and he couldn't be in better hands. Bumper winner Arabian Diamond shaped well on his first run in this sphere at Galway and is likely to emerge as the main danger. That said, Musta Lovea Lovea was just touched off in a Fairyhouse handicap when last seen in January and will also be a threat if fully tuned-up.

The vote goes to ARABIAN DIAMOND (nap), a runaway bumper winner here last month before a satisfactory hurdles run at Galway


18:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) Sittingonthefence (7/1 +50%)
Sittingonthefence

7
7/1(+50%)
(13) Sittingonthefence 7/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good, 7/2) 29 days ago.
Reported to have 'scoped badly after her last race, two good runs at Ballinrobe last year.
7
2nd (7) Dragon's Pass (7/1 -8%)
Dragon's Pass

7
7/1(-8%)
(7) Dragon's Pass 7/1, Creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 10/1) 34 days ago, running on late. Enters calculations.
Both wins have come over 2m3f plus on testing ground, has handled better ground lately.
6
3rd (6) Leish Oscars Son (2.5/1 +58%)
Leish Oscars Son

2.5
2.5/1(+58%)
(6) Leish Oscars Son 2.5/1, Ninth of 14 in novice chase (16/1) at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Still early days with this yard.
Point winner in April, remote fifth in a 25-runner handicap on most recent hurdles start.
14
4th (14) Moyvilla Lass (6.5/1 +54%)
Moyvilla Lass

6.5
6.5/1(+54%)
(14) Moyvilla Lass 6.5/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Showed consistent form on her first three handicap attempts, lesser effort on latest.
4
5th (4) Bold Emperor (16/1 +36%)
Bold Emperor

16
16/1(+36%)
(4) Bold Emperor 16/1, 22/1, sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, soft) 12 days ago.
Better chaser than hurdler, major improvement is needed from recent handicap hurdle runs.
8
6th (8) Gendarme (3.33/1 +33%)
Gendarme

3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(8) Gendarme 3.33/1, Shaped well when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Limerick (17f, soft) on reappearance 27 days ago, finishing strongly. Up in trip. Interesting runner.
Showed signs of a return to form when a staying-on fourth at Limerick last time.
1
7th (1) Florey Spud (10/1 +17%)
Florey Spud

10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Florey Spud 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, soft, 5/1) 12 days ago, folding.
Two good runs in June including C&D second, doubts raised by his last two starts.
9
8th (9) Royal Class (16/1 +0%)
Royal Class

16
16/1(+0%)
(9) Royal Class 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement.
Goes into handicap company after three outings, hard to assess but open to improvement.
2
9th (2) Smallcraftwarning (50/1 -52%)
Smallcraftwarning

50
50/1(-52%)
(2) Smallcraftwarning 50/1, 25/1, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft) 27 days ago.
Reported to be distressed after his handicap debut at Limerick, best watched.
10
10th (10) Breezy Bell (10/1 +29%)
Breezy Bell

10
10/1(+29%)
(10) Breezy Bell 10/1, Fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good, 14/1) 82 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Four-time winner, two Flat/two over hurdles, shaped quite well at Tramore in June.
LTO Selection:

18:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

GENDARME won twice over two miles on a sound surface back in 2021 but has been lightly raced and generally disappointing since on soft ground until making eye-catching late headway when unfancied at Limerick last month. It will be fascinating to see how strong he is in the market here. The Grey Monty was second over C&D 12 months ago and was again prominent throughout after a lengthy lay-off when headed in the closing stages by Fruit Blossom (won again since) at Downpatrick. Dragon's Pass has gained both previous wins at around this trip and has kept her form well since scoring at Fairyhouse in January.

GENDARME is given a chance to build on his eyecatching reappearance fourth at Limerick, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. John McConnell's recent Downpatrick runner-up The Grey Monty is second choice ahead of the consistent Dragon's Pass.

Twice successful two summers ago, GENDARME has dropped to a tempting mark again and indicated a possible revival last time.


19:10 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Moonovercloon (2.25/1 +32%)
Moonovercloon

2.25
2.25/1(+32%)
(1) Moonovercloon 2.25/1, Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 16/1, creditable fourth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22f, good to soft) 21 days ago. One to consider.
In good form lately, held his own in better company than this at Galway three weeks ago.
10
2nd (10) Game And Glory (5.5/1 +39%)
Game And Glory

5.5
5.5/1(+39%)
(10) Game And Glory 5.5/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 10 days ago, staying on to be nearest at the finish. Not taken lightly.
1-20 record over hurdles is a negative, not beaten far in third at Downpatrick recently.
6
3rd (6) Arctic Ambition (2.75/1 +17%)
Arctic Ambition

2.75
2.75/1(+17%)
(6) Arctic Ambition 2.75/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season. 2/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Shortlist material operating from this much lower hurdles mark.
Two chase runs since winning his last two hurdles starts, still potentially well treated.
4
4th (4) Must Meet Cecil (7.5/1 +25%)
Must Meet Cecil

7.5
7.5/1(+25%)
(4) Must Meet Cecil 7.5/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, improved to win 7-runner minor event hurdle at this course (17.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Task now is to build on that effort back up in class.
Had plenty to spare when winning a claiming race here 13 days ago, this is more difficult.
3
5th (3) Western Comandor (16/1 +0%)
Western Comandor

16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Western Comandor 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in March. Last of 5 in novice hurdle at this course (17.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 13 days ago. Others preferred.
Out of form since winning a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in March, others preferred.
9
6th (9) Jewelinthesky (10/1 +70%)
Jewelinthesky

10
10/1(+70%)
(9) Jewelinthesky 10/1, 28/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 33 days ago, never better than midfield on the back of 6 months off. Entitled to be sharper here but much more needed on balance.
Kilbeggan run was first after a break and handicap debut, safely held by Game And Glory.
7
7th (7) Diamondinthemud (5.5/1 +50%)
Diamondinthemud

5.5
5.5/1(+50%)
(7) Diamondinthemud 5.5/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft, 10/3) 67 days ago, losing place when mistakes early final circuit. Switch back to hurdles needs to have positive effect now.
Last four runs have been over fences, best hurdles form last season at Downpatrick.
8
8th (8) Punters Poet (25/1 +11%)
Punters Poet

25
25/1(+11%)
(8) Punters Poet 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good, 11/1) 33 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Last three runs have been over fences, no encouragement from a hurdles outing in May.
LTO Selection:

19:10 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MOONOVERCLOON returned in good form this summer, finishing well to score over 2m1f at Downpatrick and placed on both outings since including a close fourth over 2m6f at the Galway Festival. Cottie has a similar recent profile having made all at Downpatrick and only weakened in the closing stages at Galway. Arctic Ambition went up a total of 17lb for two hurdle wins in the space of four days in May and has been placed on both outings since over fences. He remains on a reasonable hurdle mark compared with his chase rating. Dancing Jeremy is another to consider while Must Meet Cecil won a claiming hurdle here last time.

ARCTIC AMBITION ran another solid race when third behind a well-handicapped pair over fences at Kilbeggan 11 days ago and, operating from his reduced hurdles mark, he could be the way to go with his record for Gordon Elliott team a solid one. Moonovercloon and Dancing Jeremy head up the dangers.

Now that he is switched back to hurdling after a couple of runs over fences ARCTIC AMBITION may pick up the winning thread again.


19:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Old Chap (12/1 +14%)
Old Chap

12
12/1(+14%)
(7) Old Chap 12/1, 22/1, good seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good) 9 days ago, in contention 2 out and weakening run-in. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt (first start for 4 months) and not dismissed lightly.
Now 0-11 hurdling, recent Ballinrobe effort okay but remains plenty high in the handicap.
6
2nd (6) Lets Do This (5/1 +69%)
Lets Do This

5
5/1(+69%)
(6) Lets Do This 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Rates a likely improver now handicapping and one to note if market speaks in his favour.
Bred for this sort of stamina test so potential improver entering handicaps.
1
3rd (1) Cozone (16/1 -45%)
Cozone

16
16/1(-45%)
(1) Cozone 16/1, Dual Flat winner (at up to 2m) who returned to form from out of the blue when second of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f) 10 days ago. Needs to back that up now tackling this longer trip/returned to handicaps.
Downpatrick maiden second encouraging; extreme stamina test an unknown though.
11
4th (11) Black Barrel (40/1 -60%)
Black Barrel

40
40/1(-60%)
(11) Black Barrel 40/1, 80/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 40 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. That was his first start for 11 months but he'll need to leave that well behind to figure here.
Pulled up on recent comeback after a year off; hard to fancy.
5
5th (5) Jesina (6/1 +0%)
Jesina

6
6/1(+0%)
(5) Jesina 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in July. 5/1, brought down in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, soft) 12 days ago, in touch when brought down 4 out. Made a bright start for present stable and good showing anticipated.
Ballinrobe winner with valid excuses last time; remains of interest.
4
6th (4) Appian Way (11/1 -83%)
Appian Way

11
11/1(-83%)
(4) Appian Way 11/1, 11/2, good fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (23.6f, good to soft) 15 days ago, no extra close home. Not out of things back up in trip.
Decent return to hurdles at Roscommon recently but more needed to play a major role here.
2
7th (2) Menindee (3.33/1 +0%)
Menindee

3.33
3.33/1(+0%)
(2) Menindee 3.33/1, C&D winner. Fair winner at 24f in chases. 10/3, career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago, keeping on gamely. Should go well again returned to hurdles.
Mare loves a stamina test and in great form of late; big player back hurdling.
13
8th (13) Drimsree Lad (40/1 -60%)
Drimsree Lad

40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Drimsree Lad 40/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 14/1, ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Veteran remains a maiden and hard to see him making the breakthrough here.
12
9th (12) Chief Seattle (50/1 -52%)
Chief Seattle

50
50/1(-52%)
(12) Chief Seattle 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago, won by Menindee. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Out of form of late, faller over fences the last twice; hard to be confident in.
8
|F| (8) Tuff Days (4/1 +47%)
Tuff Days

4
4/1(+47%)
(8) Tuff Days 4/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 4/1) 10 days ago, in a place when snatched up close home. Remains a maiden but return to further rates a plus and fancied to be thereabouts.
Solid placed form of late gives him similar claims here.
9
10th (9) Ballycastle Girl (80/1 -21%)
Ballycastle Girl

80
80/1(-21%)
(9) Ballycastle Girl 80/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, soft) 40 days ago, always behind. Others make much more appeal.
Interrupted campaign in recent years, hard to fancy on last month's comeback run.
3
|PU| (3) Dinoland (3.5/1 -17%)
Dinoland

3.5
3.5/1(-17%)
(3) Dinoland 3.5/1, 10/3, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago, left behind by winner late on. Expected to be bang there.
Narrowly beaten by Menindee over C&D two starts back; 2lb better off so should get close.
10
|PU| (10) Oldtown To Emly (66/1 -164%)
Oldtown To Emly

66
66/1(-164%)
(10) Oldtown To Emly 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve.
Nothing of note yet in maidens, takes marked step up in distance here on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

19:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

TUFF DAYS won a point-to-point in May and has been a model of consistency since in staying handicap hurdles. He's been second twice over this trip at Kilbeggan and was hampered on the run-in at Downpatrick last time. Menindee and Dinoland were only separated by half-a-length when fighting out the finish over C&D last month. The David Christie-trained mare successfully switched to fences at Kilbeggan last time and again looks sure to give a good account with stamina at a premium. The well-bred Appian Way won twice for Charles O'Brien last autumn and wasn't beaten too far at Roscommon earlier this month.

DINOLAND arrives a maiden following 9 starts but ran his best race yet when runner-up at Perth 3 weeks ago and he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better stepping back up in trip. Menindee and Tuff Days head up the dangers, whilst Old Chap is another worth keeping an eye on with a reappearance run under his belt.

Fresh from a Kilbeggan chase win, MENINDEE is in the form of her life and is taken to confirm last month's C&D defeat of Dinoland


20:10 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) A Penny A Hundred (1.38/1 -38%)
A Penny A Hundred

1.38
1.38/1(-38%)
(7) A Penny A Hundred 1.38/1, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to fair 2¾m hurdle winner Dragon Rock, stays 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/smart chaser (stays 21f) Whistleinthedark. Obvious appeal on paper for top yard who have won this a couple of times in recent years.
Newcomer of obvious appeal from top yard maintaining over 60% strike rate in bumpers.
2
2nd (2) Hypersonic Missile (2/1 +40%)
Hypersonic Missile

2
2/1(+40%)
(2) Hypersonic Missile 2/1, Successful sole start in British point. 33/1, fifth of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Suspect that is good form and he's one to consider over this longer trip.
Points' winner ran okay on Galway bumper debut; expected to improve for that.
5
3rd (5) Mount Frisco (12/1 +25%)
Mount Frisco

12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Mount Frisco 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, third of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, good) on hurdles bow 45 days ago.
Improvement on recent hurdles debut here; more likely back in a bumper.
8
4th (8) Thunder Rose (5.5/1 +78%)
Thunder Rose

5.5
5.5/1(+78%)
(8) Thunder Rose 5.5/1, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Castlegrace Paddy, stays 2½m, and fairly useful hurdler Frontline. Pulled up both starts in points.
Pulled up in both points; makes rules debut for respected trainer and worth a market check.
1
5th (1) Ballintaggart (8.5/1 +47%)
Ballintaggart

8.5
8.5/1(+47%)
(1) Ballintaggart 8.5/1, €14,500 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdlers Peters Cousin and Presenting Sun. Dam fair hurdler (2m winner, stayed 3m).
Half-brother to a bumper winner; market likely best guide on debut.
6
6th (6) Paymelater (40/1 +20%)
Paymelater

40
40/1(+20%)
(6) Paymelater 40/1, Laverock gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam failed to complete in points. Stiff introduction.
Newcomer an unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
3
7th (3) Kitlins Gap (33/1 +34%)
Kitlins Gap

33
33/1(+34%)
(3) Kitlins Gap 33/1, €30,000 3-y-o: first foal: dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 23f) Clarcam (by Califet): pulled up both starts in points (latest Apr 9).
Pulled up in both point-to-points last season.
LTO Selection:

20:10 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

HYPERSONIC MISSILE won an English point-to-point this spring and made a creditable debut under Rules when fifth to My Great Mate at the Galway Festival. The John McConnell-trained gelding will benefit from that experience and should have less on his plate here. A Penny A Hundred is an obvious threat. The daughter of Jukebox Jury is a half-sister to successful staying hurdler Dragon Rock and closely related to progressive chaser Whistleinthedark. Yournotthebossame is another newcomer from a powerful yard while Mount Frisco, third in a maiden hurdle here last month, and Thunder Rose both have interesting jockey bookings.

Not hard to be immediately drawn to A PENNY A HUNDRED and Yourenotthebossame before market clues, both representing top yards who mop up these races, and they make most appeal. Hypersonic Missile made a promising start at Galway and could figure up in trip.

Newcomers could dominate here with A PENNY HUNDRED preferred to Yourenotthebossame


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