Sligo Races & Results Tomform Friday 25th October 2024

There were 45 Races on Friday 25th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 25th October 2024

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

14:00 Sligo Conditions Hurdle 18f - 3 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
3
1st (3) Solness (10/11 +67%)
Solness

0.909091
10/11(+67%)
(3) Solness 10/11, Smart chaser. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Listowel (17.7f, good, 13/2) 33 days ago, driven out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Claims if he can replicate his form over the larger obstacles.
Progressive chaser is rated 154 over fences; long time since he's run in this sphere.
2
2nd (2) Colonel Mustard (7/2 -133%)
Colonel Mustard

3.5
7/2(-133%)
(2) Colonel Mustard 7/2, Smart hurdler. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 22 lengths third of 4 to State Man in Punchestown Champion Hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 175 days ago. Hard to beat.
Only beaten 11l when fifth in Champion Hurdle, so really should be winning this.
4
3rd (4) Kings Hill (2/1 +0%)
Kings Hill

2
2/1(+0%)
(4) Kings Hill 2/1, Useful hurdler. 9/4, second of 3 in minor event hurdle at Galway (21.6f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Getting better with each recent run.
Hasn't that much to find on paper with Colonel Mustard but beginning to look exposed.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

14:00 Sligo Conditions Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This looks a nice starting point for Champion Hurdle fifth COLONEL MUSTARD. Lorna Fowler's charge kept top company when reverting to hurdles last season and was last seen finishing third, albeit well beaten, behind State Man at Punchestown. Solness could be a tough rival, though, if the selection doesn't strip fit enough for his return. Joseph O'Brien's charge won a competitive handicap over fences in Listowel and is now rated 154 in that sphere. Kings Hill still has a few pounds to find on ratings, despite getting weight and Jack Gilligan taking off 7lb. He can't be ruled out, though.

COLONEL MUSTARD was a bit below par in the Punchestown Champion Hurdle when last seen 175 days ago but he still stands out on form and takes preference over Kings Hill. Solness can make his presence felt if matching the form he's shown over fences.

The inclination was to find something with which to take on COLONEL MUSTARD but the Champion Hurdle fifth really should be winning this


14:35 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 18f  - 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
6
(6) Cleopatra's Needle (9/1 0%)
Cleopatra's Needle

9
9/1(0%)
(6) Cleopatra's Needle 9/1, Promising sort. Fair winner at 10f on Flat. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 13 days ago, going clear. Open to further progress so she's a major player.
Up 7lb for Fairyhouse win but clearly a contender if she can come close to reproducing it.
11
1st (11) Bowgate Street (11/2 -83%)
Bowgate Street

5.5
11/2(-83%)
(11) Bowgate Street 11/2, Maiden but just about best effort to date when second of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Galway (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form from 3 lb higher.
Up 3lb for Galway but comes here in much improved form and one of the likelier winners.
8
2nd (8) Queenofthelodge (9/1 -38%)
Queenofthelodge

9
9/1(-38%)
(8) Queenofthelodge 9/1, 20/1, second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Capable of building on that if brushing up her jumping.
Gowran runner-up could be on the upgrade and certainly respected back in mares company.
3
3rd (3) Bayou Belle (7/2 +36%)
Bayou Belle

3.5
7/2(+36%)
(3) Bayou Belle 7/2, 11/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, soft) 11 days ago, hampered. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps and his mark is a fair one.
32-race maiden; climbing the handicap without winning but likely to get in the frame.
1
4th (1) Fair Damsel (6/1 -9%)
Fair Damsel

6
6/1(-9%)
(1) Fair Damsel 6/1, Won 8-runner novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft, 9/2) 19 days ago, held by winner with that rival fell. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Very fortunate winner at Killarney but there might be more improvement in her.
9
5th (9) Whatyouwant (9/1 +55%)
Whatyouwant

9
9/1(+55%)
(9) Whatyouwant 9/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in May. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good, 22/1) 58 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 5 out. Tongue tie removed.
Won at Ballinrobe in May but has shown little since under her penalty; others preferred.
4
6th (4) Chatterbox (6/1 +33%)
Chatterbox

6
6/1(+33%)
(4) Chatterbox 6/1, 9/1, below form tenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, good to soft) 85 days ago, left poorly placed. Switches from Flat to hurdles, runner-up last 2 outings in this code.
Best hurdles run came last time at Killarney in July; rider booking catches the eye again.
10
7th (10) Dancing After Dark (12/1 +76%)
Dancing After Dark

12
12/1(+76%)
(10) Dancing After Dark 12/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.1f, soft, 33/1) 25 days ago, weakening quickly. Down in trip, which should help and she's now fitted with a tongue tie.
Well beaten in Roscommon handicap hurdle last month after an absence; makes little appeal.
2
8th (2) Ask Cillian (8/1 +60%)
Ask Cillian

8
8/1(+60%)
(2) Ask Cillian 8/1, Winner in hurdle at Killarney in August. 18/1, below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 25 days ago.
Soundly beaten last twice and may well require a little more leeway from the assessor.
15
9th (15) Volez Vous (40/1 -100%)
Volez Vous

40
40/1(-100%)
(15) Volez Vous 40/1, 66/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 172 days ago.
Well beaten in maiden hurdles and handicap debut at Down Royal in May; others preferred.
13
10th (13) Hanara Rovan (28/1 -12%)
Hanara Rovan

28
28/1(-12%)
(13) Hanara Rovan 28/1, Eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 51 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and has a bigger performance in her.
Modest maiden form and little to suggest so far that she could be competitive in handicaps.
5
11th (5) Dreamz (17/2 +29%)
Dreamz

8.5
17/2(+29%)
(5) Dreamz 17/2, Unseated rider very early in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Listowel (16f, soft) 28 days ago having pulled hard.
Close second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May her best recent effort; respected.
12
12th (12) Good Time Belle (40/1 -100%)
Good Time Belle

40
40/1(-100%)
(12) Good Time Belle 40/1, Eighteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Naas (18.8f, soft), going in snatches. Off 6 months.
Well beaten on her handicap debut; makes little appeal after nearly 11 months off.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:35 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 18f  Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BOWGATE STREET ran a big race at Galway on her last start and can strike now in against her own sex. The Champs Elysees mare was pipped close home by Ragmans Corner in Ballybrit 17 days ago and is capable of winning a race at this level, despite a 3lb rise. She has form on softer ground, which could prove crucial. Cleopatra's Needle won nicely when making her first start in handicap company over hurdles at Fairyhouse, but her preference for good ground would be a concern with rain forecast. Fair Damsel was a fortunate winner at Killarney last time, but sneaks in here off a mark of 102 and has to be considered as well.

Having finally opening his account on the level in May, CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE was a ready winner on handicap debut over hurdles a fortnight ago. With the promise of more to come, she gets the vote at the chief expense of Bayou Belle and Bowgate Street.

Marginal preference is for Galway runner-up BOWGATE STREET who is versatile as to trip and ground and can get a change of luck


15:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 20f - 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
8
1st (8) Newtown Rambler (10/3 -48%)
Newtown Rambler

3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(8) Newtown Rambler 10/3, Promising individual. 3/1 and hooded tongue strap on, second of 10 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Open to progress and should make his presence felt.
Improvement likely and the step up in trip is probably a plus; definite contender.
1
2nd (1) Will Wilde (7/2 +68%)
Will Wilde

3.5
7/2(+68%)
(1) Will Wilde 7/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Below form eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (22f, good, 9/2) 33 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Claims if back to his debut form but has a bit to prove.
Previous course form in his favour and should be capable of a bold show in this company.
2
3rd (2) Caman Eileen (7/2 -17%)
Caman Eileen

3.5
7/2(-17%)
(2) Caman Eileen 7/2, Fairly useful bumper winner. 9/2, bit below form seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.9f, good) 42 days ago. Has the best form but needs to put a couple of lesser efforts behind her.
Roscommon runner-up; disappointing twice since though and has a question to answer here.
10
4th (10) Final Flutter (22/1 +0%)
Final Flutter

22
22/1(+0%)
(10) Final Flutter 22/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Kilbeggan (19.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 105 days ago.
Good Kilbeggan run; likely to do better in handicaps later on but not a forlorn hope here.
6
5th (6) Drumcliff Bay (10/1 +80%)
Drumcliff Bay

10
10/1(+80%)
(6) Drumcliff Bay 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.3f, good) on NH debut. Off 16 months. Hard to make a strong case for.
Ran okay at Downpatrick on rules debut last summer but off 495 days and others preferred.
4
6th (4) Boston Rover (22/1 -214%)
Boston Rover

22
22/1(-214%)
(4) Boston Rover 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 15/2, fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good) on NH debut 20 days ago.
No surprise if he improved significantly for debut and played some sort of hand here.
7
7th (7) Mighty Soldier (66/1 -100%)
Mighty Soldier

66
66/1(-100%)
(7) Mighty Soldier 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good, 80/1) on NH debut 139 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Showed a glimmer of ability on rules debut in Punchestowen maiden but lacks experience.
11
8th (11) Heading South (150/1 -200%)
Heading South

150
150/1(-200%)
(11) Heading South 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f, soft, 100/1) on hurdles bow 25 days ago.
No show in a Galway bumper or a Roscommon maiden hurdle since returning from an absence.
3
|U| (3) Artic Lane (2/1 -33%)
Artic Lane

2
2/1(-33%)
(3) Artic Lane 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable second of 6 in bumper (11/10) at Clonmel (16.8f, good) 22 days ago. Worthy of interest on hurdling debut.
Good run at Clonmel last time and likely to be a major factor here on his hurdles debut.
5
|PU| (5) Carricktriss (50/1 +50%)
Carricktriss

50
50/1(+50%)
(5) Carricktriss 50/1, €19,000 3-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Wontbelongnow, stayed 3m, and to 2 winning pointers. Dam unraced. Pulled up only start in points (Nov 2023). Wears tongue strap.
Pulled up in a point at Dromahane almost a year ago for Michael Butler; best watched.
12
|PU| (12) Tara Boe (125/1 -89%)
Tara Boe

125
125/1(-89%)
(12) Tara Boe 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 13 in bumper at this course (18.4f, soft) 78 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time.
Beaten a mile in a mares bumper here in August; tried in a hood this time.
9
|PU| (9) Ardskeagh Nia (250/1 -150%)
Ardskeagh Nia

250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Ardskeagh Nia 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft, 100/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Beaten a mile on debut at Roscommon and makes no appeal here on that evidence.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ARTIC LANE has been beaten favourite in three bumpers recently, but may make the breakthrough now that he tackles hurdles. The Declan Queally-trained gelding has jumps experience, having won a point-to-point, and ran a big race in a Leopardstown bumper on his track debut last December. He hasn't quite shown that level since returning, but ran well on rain-softened ground at Listowel and slower ground may help his chances now. The Willie Mullins-trained Caman Eileen commands obvious respect, but needs to improve a bit on her showing at Ballinrobe. Newtown Rambler ran a promising race when second on his track debut at Downpatrick and is another for the shortlist.

NEWTOWN RAMBLER showed plenty in points and made a solid start to his hurdling career when runner-up at Downpatrick last month, so he's fancied to progress past Caman Eileen, who has been underwhelming since her initial effort over hurdles but is an obvious threat if back to form. Will Wilde can't be dismissed.

It may be worth giving another chance to WILL WILDE who looked destined for good things when winning the bumper on this card last year


15:45 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 20f - 16 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
5
1st (5) The Miracle Man (18/1 +45%)
The Miracle Man

18
18/1(+45%)
(5) The Miracle Man 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good) 139 days ago, behind when pulled up after third. Rejoined yard after leaving Peter Fahey with work to do.
Off since pulled up on second handicap start at Punchestown in June; best watched.
6
2nd (6) True Destiny (9/2 -29%)
True Destiny

4.5
9/2(-29%)
(6) True Destiny 9/2, C&D winner. Very good second of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 6 days ago, clear of rest. Hold leading claims.
1lb higher here but is on a winnable mark once again and could take some stopping.
10
3rd (10) Moulane West (6/1 +40%)
Moulane West

6
6/1(+40%)
(10) Moulane West 6/1, One win from 30 NH runs. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
Unlikely to be too far away; looks the first string of the stable quartet.
2
4th (2) Vintage Gold (16/1 -78%)
Vintage Gold

16
16/1(-78%)
(2) Vintage Gold 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, soft, 17/2) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs considering.
Probably a non-staying third over 2m7f at Killarney earlier this month; should go well.
16
5th (16) Danesfort Mayfly (12/1 +14%)
Danesfort Mayfly

12
12/1(+14%)
(16) Danesfort Mayfly 12/1, 9/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, soft) 19 days ago, finding little. Possibilities.
Two reasonable efforts over further at Galway and Killarney; each-way chance back in trip.
11
6th (11) Any Day Now (25/1 -108%)
Any Day Now

25
25/1(-108%)
(11) Any Day Now 25/1, C&D winner. 7/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.6f, soft) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Only 4lb higher and coming here in similar form to when winning this last year.
7
7th (7) Bossofthebus (3/1 +85%)
Bossofthebus

3
3/1(+85%)
(7) Bossofthebus 3/1, 22/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving P. Tobin. Uphill task.
Showed some ability in a bumper here last year but very little since; best watched.
1
8th (1) Malbas (11/1 -47%)
Malbas

11
11/1(-47%)
(1) Malbas 11/1, 10/1, respectable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Remains a maiden after 19 runs.
Some decent placed efforts to his name including a solid third at Roscommon; contender.
14
9th (14) Kilmacurkin (10/1 +9%)
Kilmacurkin

10
10/1(+9%)
(14) Kilmacurkin 10/1, Very good second of 15 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good, 5/1) 155 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving James Fahey and one to consider.
Not seen since Limerick in May but not one to dismiss on his debut for Aidan Howard.
13
10th (13) Manhattan Brook (40/1 -100%)
Manhattan Brook

40
40/1(-100%)
(13) Manhattan Brook 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.9f, good, 125/1) 91 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Soundly beaten in a quartet of maiden hurdles and makes no appeal here on her handicap bow.
8
11th (8) Dontdooddson (16/1 -60%)
Dontdooddson

16
16/1(-60%)
(8) Dontdooddson 16/1, 14/1, eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Off since a moderate effort in a Tramore handicap chase in April and probably best watched.
3
12th (3) Lummi Island (16/1 +20%)
Lummi Island

16
16/1(+20%)
(3) Lummi Island 16/1, Below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good) 139 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Showed ability in bumpers but yet to run to the same level over flights; others preferred.
15
13th (15) Annalough (66/1 -100%)
Annalough

66
66/1(-100%)
(15) Annalough 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 80/1) 56 days ago. Up in trip.
Very hard to fancy after a heavy defeat on her handicap debut at Wexford in August.
12
14th (12) I'm For Home (25/1 0%)
I'm For Home

25
25/1(0%)
(12) I'm For Home 25/1, 8/1, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (20f, heavy). Off 9 months. Hood back on and handily weighted if fully tuned up.
Standout run was Limerick second at Christmas but poor effort in January and off since.
4
15th (4) Wing Back (15/2 -25%)
Wing Back

7.5
15/2(-25%)
(4) Wing Back 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 22 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Should progress.
Tried in a hood here and interesting to see what the market makes of him this time.
9
16th (9) Hungry Rock (22/1 -22%)
Hungry Rock

22
22/1(-22%)
(9) Hungry Rock 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Blinkers on for 1st time in this code, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft, 200/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve.
Could well be more at home in handicaps and worth a market watch for his local stable.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:45 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Dual C&D winner TRUE DESTINY may be able to bag another victory at the track. Noel Kelly's charge ran better at Limerick last time when chasing home Crowsatedappletart and is only 1lb higher. He was an easy winner of this race a couple of years ago on soft ground. Moulane West has been knocking on the door and steps back up in trip now. He could be a danger. Kilmacurkin ran really well when last seen, over fences, at Limerick in May. He could be competitive off this mark, but softer ground would be a bit of a concern.

C&D scorer TRUE DESTINY signalled he is ready to strike again when a very good recent second in a big field at Limerick so looks the way to go here. Moulane West is weighted to have a big say so heads the list of dangers, with Kilmacurkin, Hungry Rock and Wing Back all worthy of consideration too.

Most appeal is made by dual C&D winner TRUE DESTINY, back to form when second at Limerick on Saturday and down to an attractive mark


16:20 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 26f - 9 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) Great Universe (7/2 -27%)
Great Universe

3.5
7/2(-27%)
(1) Great Universe 7/2, Untrustworthy individual. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 10/1) 29 days ago. Up in trip minus hood and he's a player if on his best form.
Easy winner of bumper and solid efforts in first two hurdles; better for Listowel return.
4
2nd (4) Machismo (7/2 +13%)
Machismo

3.5
7/2(+13%)
(4) Machismo 7/2, Below form fourth of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 2/1) 18 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Engaged 1.53 Clonmel Thursday,
Point winner on soft has lacked a gear in bumpers but bred to do well at this game.
9
3rd (9) Westernersunrise (14/1 +58%)
Westernersunrise

14
14/1(+58%)
(9) Westernersunrise 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 12 in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft, 20/1) 30 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Up in trip.
Pulled up on sole hurdles start but fair bumper runs in tongue-te since.
7
4th (7) Love Like This (14/1 +36%)
Love Like This

14
14/1(+36%)
(7) Love Like This 14/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. 7/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, good to soft) 15 days ago, behind when pulled up before 2 out. Up in trip.
Modest placed form behind a couple of hotpots here in August but no progression since.
10
5th (10) Workinonadream (2/1 +64%)
Workinonadream

2
2/1(+64%)
(10) Workinonadream 2/1, Fair hurdler. Bit below form third of 7 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 22 days ago, though would have been closer but for a late error. Up in trip.
Wexford second over 3m looks good now but jumped poorly back in trip last time.
2
6th (2) The Story So Far (9/1 -414%)
The Story So Far

9
9/1(-414%)
(2) The Story So Far 9/1, Modest hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 18f in bumpers. Good fifth of 18 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft), needing stiffer test. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip, which looks well worth exploring.
2m2f bumper winner on winter ground at Limerick; fairly well held all hurdle starts so far.
3
|PU| (3) Desert Ian (11/2 +21%)
Desert Ian

5.5
11/2(+21%)
(3) Desert Ian 11/2, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Desert Heather and modest hurdler Lady Malarkey. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 31f) Outlaw Pete. Successful on second of 2 starts in points. Wears tongue strap.
Point winner makes rules debut; headgear combo not one you'd like to see for three-miler.
5
|PU| (5) Tell Me Again (28/1 +15%)
Tell Me Again

28
28/1(+15%)
(5) Tell Me Again 28/1, First run since leaving Paul Cashman when broke blood vessel when pulled up in novice hurdle at Listowel (22f, good, 33/1) 33 days ago, behind when pulled up after 3 out.
Respectable third at Kilbeggan (3m) but burst when pulled up on stable debut at Listowel.
6
|PU| (6) Chief O'hara (66/1 -32%)
Chief O'hara

66
66/1(-32%)
(6) Chief O'hara 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good) 18 days ago. Up in trip.
Ran okay in Kilbeggan bumper but jumping issues and moderate form over hurdles so far.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:20 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 26f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This is a drop in class for THE STORY SO FAR on his return to action and he may be worth a shot. The Westerner gelding ran in some strong maiden hurdles earlier in the year after winning a Limerick bumper last Christmas. He has a mark of 111 and that gives him a big shout in this. Great Universe is rated 1lb superior, but he needs to show more after making little impact on his return in handicap company at Listowel. Workinonadream has been knocking on the door and could be place material again. She is nicely weighted with Tiernan Power Roche taking off 7lb.

Despite having a bit to find, THE STORY SO FAR surely has a bigger performance in him over this sort of distance so he's chanced to make a winning return to action. Workinonadream and Great Universe are a couple of potential threats.

Gordon Elliott has twice won this in recent years and \bMACHISMO\, no great shakes in bumpers, is bred to make a staying hurdler


16:50 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 26f - 15 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
10
1st (10) Doitforjane Sid (17/2 -42%)
Doitforjane Sid

8.5
17/2(-42%)
(10) Doitforjane Sid 17/2, Well held all 3 starts in maidens but much more like it when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, soft, 20/1) 19 days ago, jumping left last and running on. Lines up here easily one of the least exposed and worth a second look again.
20s, clicked in first handicap at Killarney where snug winner over 2m7f; 11lb hike nasty.
13
2nd (13) Nevereverever (7/1 -8%)
Nevereverever

7
7/1(-8%)
(13) Nevereverever 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, excellent second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f, soft) 25 days ago, that despite some indifferent jumping. Capable of better still if brushing up in that department.
Kept plugging away when runner-up over 2m4f at Roscommon; hood left off and up in grade.
1
3rd (1) Donacheady Gale (10/1 -33%)
Donacheady Gale

10
10/1(-33%)
(1) Donacheady Gale 10/1, Won 12-runner handicap chase (8/1) at Listowel (22f, soft) 27 days ago, driven out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Respected operating from lower mark in this sphere.
Won nice chase prize at Listowel and pipped off this hurdles mark in June; no headgear.
5
4th (5) Crossing The Bar (7/2 +42%)
Crossing The Bar

3.5
7/2(+42%)
(5) Crossing The Bar 7/2, 13/2, first run since leaving Neil Mulholland when good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24.7f, good) 22 days ago, finishing strongly having been left with a lot to do. Has good chance on form.
Eyecatching second on Irish debut at Clonmel; extra furlong here all the better.
14
5th (14) Shuil Na Tra (17/2 +39%)
Shuil Na Tra

8.5
17/2(+39%)
(14) Shuil Na Tra 17/2, C&D winner. 11/2, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.1f, soft) 25 days ago, tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Tough to assess on balance.
Beat Broken Ice over C&D in August; no show since at Roscommon and new headgear tried.
11
6th (11) Temptationinmilan (9/1 +36%)
Temptationinmilan

9
9/1(+36%)
(11) Temptationinmilan 9/1, Creditable 9¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Doitforjane Sid in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, soft, 12/1) 19 days ago, weakening gradually. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive.
Fourth to Doitforjane Sid at Killarney and nice pull at the weights; headgear may help.
7
7th (7) Broken Ice (9/1 +10%)
Broken Ice

9
9/1(+10%)
(7) Broken Ice 9/1, 11/2, bettered previous efforts for present yard when 8 lengths second of 9 to Shuil Na Tra in handicap hurdle at this course (25.4f, soft) 65 days ago, pulling hard. Losing run tempers enthusiasm to a degree, however.
Mostly chasing last two years; goes well here and was second in C&D contest in August.
8
8th (8) Gladiatorial (10/1 -25%)
Gladiatorial

10
10/1(-25%)
(8) Gladiatorial 10/1, Improved to win 11-runner handicap chase at this course (21.1f, good, 10/1) 23 days ago, driven out. Claims if arriving in same form returned to this sphere.
Lucky chase winner here; second over 2m6f last year but not sure he wants this far.
12
9th (12) I Am Rocco (18/1 -29%)
I Am Rocco

18
18/1(-29%)
(12) I Am Rocco 18/1, Maiden who ran best race for present yard when second at Ballinrobe (22.4f) in August but failed to repeat that when thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (22f, soft) 28 days ago. Others hold stronger claims.
Well held when placed in Ballinrobe handicaps and soundly beaten at Listowel since.
2
10th (2) Mount Anglesby (8/1 +0%)
Mount Anglesby

8
8/1(+0%)
(2) Mount Anglesby 8/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Punchestown (15.8f, good) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap back on.
Steps up markedly in trip and pair of siblings have won over this far; tongue-tie back on.
6
11th (6) Kilkee Bay (11/1 +0%)
Kilkee Bay

11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Kilkee Bay 11/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, good, 11/2) 18 days ago. Present mark looks about right on balance.
No better than ok in first three handicaps, beaten around 13l in three-milers last twice.
9
12th (9) Annamaymurt (40/1 -100%)
Annamaymurt

40
40/1(-100%)
(9) Annamaymurt 40/1, Malinas gelding who has offered little in handful of maiden hurdles to date. However, he is bred to stay well and this marked step up in trip could unlock some progress now handicapping. Betting can prove an informative guide.
Ran well in first maiden but quiet since; steps back up in trip for handicap debut.
15
13th (15) Father Jed (80/1 -300%)
Father Jed

80
80/1(-300%)
(15) Father Jed 80/1, Veteran. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap chase at Gowran (18f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Difficult ask.
Old boy was placed twice in May but has been struggling in both disciplines since.
4
14th (4) Ragin Cajun (22/1 -57%)
Ragin Cajun

22
22/1(-57%)
(4) Ragin Cajun 22/1, Dual winner at up to 3m over hurdles last year but struggled to scale same heights in 3 starts this time around, behind when falling last at Fairyhouse (3m) 18 days ago.
Running on and wouldn't have been beaten far had he stood up at Fairyhouse; blinkers back.
3
|PU| (3) Story Rory (33/1 -65%)
Story Rory

33
33/1(-65%)
(3) Story Rory 33/1, Course winner who was below best in pair of outings following a lengthy absence in July. Fell in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Punchestown (22.8f, good) 10 days ago, coming down 5 out. Others more persuasive.
Three-time winner, including here, at up to 2m6f; after missing a year, quiet runs lately.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:50 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 26f Race Speed Rating Flow

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CROSSING THE BAR was a bit unlucky on his first outing for Cian Collins at Clonmel earlier in the month and may be able to score now. The Poet's Voice gelding was staying on well when making a blunder at the last flight and did well to finish second in the end. Stamina seems to be his forte and any rain here could help. Gladiatorial bounced back to winning ways over fences here and could be the danger. Donacheady Gale is another reverting to the smaller obstacles after a chase win and also has to come into calculations.

CROSSING THE BAR marked himself down as one to be interested in when finishing with a flourish to take second on stable debut at Clonmel 3 weeks ago and, on a handy mark judged on his exploits for Neil Mulholland, he gets the nod to confirm the promise of that effort. Roscommon-second Nevereverever can do better as his jumping improves and is feared, with last-time-out winners Doitforjane Sid and Donacheady Gale others in the mix.

Cian Collins has been a trainer to follow at Sligo this year and might strike again with eyecatching Clonmel runner-up \bCROSSING THE BAR\


17:20 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f - 5 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
2
1st (2) Ballybow (11/4 -100%)
Ballybow

2.75
11/4(-100%)
(2) Ballybow 11/4, €90,000 3-y-o, £110,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Brother to bumper winner Hurricane Vichi and half-brother to modest hurdler Malago Rose. Runner-up both starts in points (latest Apr 20). Clearly the one to beat.
Went close in both soft-ground points in the spring before being bought for £110,000.
3
2nd (3) Coral River (11/10 +56%)
Coral River

1.1
11/10(+56%)
(3) Coral River 11/10, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, second of 19 in bumper at Punchestown (18.8f, heavy) 175 days ago. Looks the pick of those with experience.
Two good runs towards the end of last season; has the best form, the layoff is the worry.
4
3rd (4) Supreme Ruler (9/2 -100%)
Supreme Ruler

4.5
9/2(-100%)
(4) Supreme Ruler 9/2, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 7/4, third of 13 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good) on bumper debut 33 days ago, needing stiffer test.
Sharper for third in Listowel bumper and longer trip a help but looks vulnerable.
5
4th (5) Cailin Deas (5/1 +23%)
Cailin Deas

5
5/1(+23%)
(5) Cailin Deas 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 6 in bumper (10/1) at Limerick (16f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Respected.
Back to form when third in mares' winners' bumper at Limerick; longer trip might help.
6
5th (6) Galcafed (125/1 -150%)
Galcafed

125
125/1(-150%)
(6) Galcafed 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in bumper (80/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good) on NH debut 10 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
80s, tailed off at Punchestown lately and now tongue-tied; can only be watched.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

17:20 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Gigginstown recruit BALLYBOW is interesting on his first outing for Gordon Elliott. The Flemensfirth gelding cost 110,000 pounds after finishing runner-up in two point-to-points. He bumped into subsequent three-time bumper winner Takt De Touques on his debut and was a touch unlucky next time when making a mistake at the second-last and also getting slightly hampered. Coral River has good bumper form in the book and looks the danger. He was last seen chasing home a smart-looking sort in Don'tstopthemusic at the Punchestown Festival. Supreme Ruler and Cailin Deas also have solid placed form and are others to consider.

BALLYBOW is a full brother to a bumper winner and fetched six figures after showing plenty in points, so he's a straightforward choice to make a successful Rules debut. Coral River is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection fluffs his lines.

Rules debutant Ballybow is feared but CORAL RIVER had two very good runs at the end of last season and should take a bit of beating


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