Sligo Races & Results Tomform Sunday 2nd May 2021

There were 29 Races on Sunday 2nd May 2021 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Newmarket, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 2nd May 2021

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13:45 Sligo Maiden 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) 8 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(4) Nothingbuttrouble ( )
Nothingbuttrouble

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(4) Nothingbuttrouble , Lightly-raced filly. 9/1, respectable fifth of 13 in maiden at Cork (10.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago.
(7) Seen It In Colour ( )
Seen It In Colour

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(7) Seen It In Colour , Twice-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden (400/1) at Naas (10f, good) 6 days ago.
(2) Annecherie ( )
Annecherie

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(2) Annecherie , Yeats filly. Dam lightly raced at 1m-1¼m.
(3) Got The Moves ( )
Got The Moves

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(3) Got The Moves , €11,000 yearling, Vadamos filly. Dam 6f/6.5f winner who stayed 1¼m.
(6) See The Love ( )
See The Love

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(6) See The Love , €7,000 yearling, Bobby's Kitten filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 8.3f-1½m winner Khione and 2-y-o 7f winner An Aingeal Dubh.
1
1st (5) Powerful Aggie ( )
Powerful Aggie

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(5) Powerful Aggie , Promising sort. 7/2, fourth of 16 in maiden at Gowran (8f, soft) 24 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve.
2
2nd (1) Alice Kitty ( )
Alice Kitty

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(1) Alice Kitty , Thrice-raced filly. Third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 11/1). Off 156 days. Significantly up in trip.
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3rd (8) White Pepper ( )
White Pepper

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(8) White Pepper , Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 14/1, bit below form fifth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time.
LTO Selection:

13:45 Sligo Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:15 Sligo Maiden 11f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction (C & G) Maiden (Plus 10) 9 Runners


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

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(1) Boulette , Twice-raced gelding. 66/1, ninth of 21 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good to firm) 15 days ago, well positioned.
(5) Lifetime Legend ( )
Lifetime Legend

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(5) Lifetime Legend , Lightly-raced colt. Respectable third of 13 in maiden (9/2) at Cork (10.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, suited by increase in trip.
(2) Camino Mission ( )
Camino Mission

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(2) Camino Mission , Promising type. 66/1, fourth of 18 in maiden at Navan (10f, heavy) on debut 36 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer.
(4) Henry The Fifth ( )
Henry The Fifth

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(4) Henry The Fifth , Twice-raced colt. 50/1, seventh of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Has potential.
(6) Play The Crowd ( )
Play The Crowd

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(6) Play The Crowd , Promising sort. Second of 18 in maiden at Navan (10f, heavy, 125/1) 36 days ago. The one to beat with further improvement on the cards.
(9) Xeres ( )
Xeres

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(9) Xeres , Lightly-raced colt. 11/1, below form tenth of 18 in maiden at Navan (10f, heavy) 36 days ago.
1
1st (3) Hell Bent ( )
Hell Bent

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(3) Hell Bent , Thrice-raced colt. Second of 17 in maiden (12/1) at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 18 days ago, having run of race. Can make presence felt.
2
2nd (7) Prairie Dancer ( )
Prairie Dancer

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(7) Prairie Dancer , Lightly-raced gelding. 20/1, respectable fifth of 16 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip.
3
3rd (8) War Thunder ( )
War Thunder

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(8) War Thunder , Thrice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when thirteenth of 18 in maiden (150/1) at Navan (10f, heavy) 36 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Sligo Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:50 Sligo Handicap 11f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap 9 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(3) Hayyel ( )
Hayyel

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(3) Hayyel , C&D winner. Creditable seventh of 21 in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to firm) on reappearance 15 days ago, hampered. Could be spot on with that behind her. Player.
(7) Ivy Avenue ( )
Ivy Avenue

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(7) Ivy Avenue , Career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Cork (10.2f, good to firm, 7/1) on reappearance 9 days ago. Ought to remain competitive after a 6 lb rise.
(9) Newgirlintown ( )
Newgirlintown

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(9) Newgirlintown , Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 11/1) on reappearance 25 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
(1) Camphor ( )
Camphor

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(1) Camphor , Fourth of 5 in minor event at Gowran (13.7f, soft, 7/2) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
(5) Princesse Mathilde ( )
Princesse Mathilde

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(5) Princesse Mathilde , Struggled in France for Eoghan O'Neill last year but was quite useful in 2019 and has handicapping scope if new yard can revive her. Keep close eye on in betting.
(8) Tooreen Angel ( )
Tooreen Angel

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(8) Tooreen Angel , 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in March. 3/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
1
1st (4) So I Told You ( )
So I Told You

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(4) So I Told You , Fairly useful 1m winner for Richard Hughes. Interesting to see if there's any strength behind him in the market on this return for a new trainer
2
2nd (2) Hamley ( )
Hamley

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(2) Hamley , 33/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (12f). Off 6 months. Won at Leopardstown off 4 lb lower last summer.
3
3rd (6) Forbearance ( )
Forbearance

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(6) Forbearance , Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Dundalk in February. 9/2, fourth of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 18 days ago, never nearer. Should progress again.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Sligo Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:25 Sligo Handicap 13f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Kennedy's Bar Sligo Apprentice Handicap (45-65) 17 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(11) Drummer ( )
Drummer

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(11) Drummer , Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Below form seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 17 days ago. Modest on the Flat.
(17) New Society ( )
New Society

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(17) New Society , Eleven runs since last win in 2018. Won 16-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Cheekpieces back on. RESERVE.
(15) Baby Bellini ( )
Baby Bellini

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(15) Baby Bellini , Below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Limerick (19.2f, soft) 13 days ago. RESERVE.
(14) Miss Louise ( )
Miss Louise

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(14) Miss Louise , One win from 22 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 15/2, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Cork (10f, soft), finishing well. Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
(10) Heatstroke ( )
Heatstroke

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(10) Heatstroke , 150/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Modest on the all weather, bit below form on last Flat outing.
(3) Cross Step ( )
Cross Step

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(3) Cross Step , Twenty one runs since last win in 2017. 40/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 72 days ago. 9lb higher now. Significantly up in trip. Hood on first time.
(4) Siradjan ( )
Siradjan

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(4) Siradjan , Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 179 days. First run for yard after leaving D. K. Weld.
(5) Unanswered ( )
Unanswered

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(5) Unanswered , Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Down Royal (12.7f, soft). Off 8 months.
(6) Sayesse ( )
Sayesse

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(6) Sayesse , Last of 16 in handicap at Navan (13f, heavy, 40/1) 36 days ago.
(7) Craic Eile ( )
Craic Eile

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(7) Craic Eile , Unseated rider in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 66/1) 180 days ago. Off 180 days. Modest on the Flat.
(8) Wand ( )
Wand

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(8) Wand , 100/1, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 11 days ago.
(9) Carried ( )
Carried

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(9) Carried , Twenty five runs since last win in 2017. 50/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
(12) Bruinneall ( )
Bruinneall

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(12) Bruinneall , Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (10f, good to soft, 28/1). Off 10 months. Up in trip.
(16) Maunganui ( )
Maunganui

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(16) Maunganui , Course winner. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Limerick (11.3f, good, 33/1) 8 days ago. RESERVE.
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1st (2) Dazzling Darren ( )
Dazzling Darren

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(2) Dazzling Darren , Respectable third of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 22 days ago. Back up in trip.
2
2nd (13) Eastern Tornado ( )
Eastern Tornado

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(13) Eastern Tornado , Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (8f, heavy). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive.
3
3rd (1) Stellify ( )
Stellify

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(1) Stellify , Winner at the Curragh in November. Very good second of 18 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, soft, 18/1) 24 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to winner. Expected to be bang there.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Sligo Handicap 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:00 Sligo Maiden 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Foley's Bar & Off Licence Maiden (Plus 10) 16 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(5) Mickey The Steel ( )
Mickey The Steel

()
(5) Mickey The Steel , Lightly-raced gelding. 11/2, very good second of 11 in nursery at Naas (6f, heavy). Off 176 days. Sets a clear standard.
(9) Tashgheel ( )
Tashgheel

()
(9) Tashgheel , Lightly-raced gelding. 9/2, below form seventh of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy). Off 6 months. Blinkers on 1st time.
(16) Sassy Dancer ( )
Sassy Dancer

()
(16) Sassy Dancer , Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 12 Flat runs. 12/1, bit below form ninth of 20 in handicap at Naas (8f, good) 6 days ago, going off too hard. Back down in trip. RESERVE.
(1) Abitofamonster ( )
Abitofamonster

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(1) Abitofamonster , Once-raced gelding. 20/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good) on debut 8 days ago. Down in trip.
(2) Rodwill ( )
Rodwill

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(2) Rodwill , Thrice-raced gelding. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 200/1). Off 6 months. Down in trip.
(3) Dream Wisely ( )
Dream Wisely

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(3) Dream Wisely , Once-raced filly. 25/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good) on debut 8 days ago, very slowly away. Down in trip.
(6) Nobel Dragon ( )
Nobel Dragon

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(6) Nobel Dragon , Once-raced gelding. 100/1, last of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) on debut, slowly away. Off 6 months.
(10) Bella Coaster ( )
Bella Coaster

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(10) Bella Coaster , Thrice-raced filly. 17/2, fifth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f). Off 100 days.
(11) Cnodian ( )
Cnodian

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(11) Cnodian , Twice-raced filly. Thirteenth of 15 in maiden (40/1) at Cork (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago.
(12) Miss Yaboo ( )
Miss Yaboo

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(12) Miss Yaboo , Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 200/1) on debut 11 days ago. Down in trip.
(13) Spanish Class ( )
Spanish Class

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(13) Spanish Class , Once-raced filly. Hooded, seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 18/1) on debut 22 days ago. Open to progress.
(14) Viennese Voice ( )
Viennese Voice

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(14) Viennese Voice , Vocalised filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Focus On Venice.
(15) Liberties Lady ( )
Liberties Lady

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(15) Liberties Lady , Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 13 in maiden (100/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE.
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1st (7) Ramon Di Loria ( )
Ramon Di Loria

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(7) Ramon Di Loria , Thrice-raced colt. 18/1, third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f), best work finish. Off 156 days.
2
2nd (4) Eloso ( )
Eloso

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(4) Eloso , Lightly-raced gelding. Good fourth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft, 13/2) 18 days ago. Stable in good form. Getting better with each run.
3
3rd (8) Sir Sedric ( )
Sir Sedric

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(8) Sir Sedric , Lightly-raced gelding. 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 23 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 35 days ago.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Sligo Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:30 Sligo Handicap 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Glasshouse Hotel Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) 15 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(10) Polly Douglas ( )
Polly Douglas

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(10) Polly Douglas , Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to soft, 33/1) 12 days ago. Little show this year.
(15) Tommy The Hat ( )
Tommy The Hat

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(15) Tommy The Hat , Below form tenth of 20 in handicap at Naas (8f, good, 11/1) 6 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. RESERVE.
(1) Lilandra ( )
Lilandra

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(1) Lilandra , 25/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 14 days ago. Struggling for form at present, so could do with headgear perking her up.
(4) Passaggi ( )
Passaggi

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(4) Passaggi , Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, good fourth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Could do better still, so makes plenty of appeal in a thin race.
(11) Molazim ( )
Molazim

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(11) Molazim , Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 18 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. May do better now handicapping from lowly mark.
(14) Manhattan Dandy ( )
Manhattan Dandy

()
(14) Manhattan Dandy , 12/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 32 days ago. Claims if he can back that up returned to turf.
(2) But You Said ( )
But You Said

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(2) But You Said , Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 50/1) 25 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Hard to make a case for based on recent efforts.
(5) Slade Runner ( )
Slade Runner

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(5) Slade Runner , Winner at Dundalk in January. 9/4, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 14 days ago. Another bold showing expected.
(6) Zaralion ( )
Zaralion

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(6) Zaralion , Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 200/1). Off 177 days. Makes handicap debut. Makes little appeal.
(7) Pallasmore Lass ( )
Pallasmore Lass

()
(7) Pallasmore Lass , Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others make more appeal.
(8) Kals Mogok ( )
Kals Mogok

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(8) Kals Mogok , Thrice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 23 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy, 150/1) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to improve markedly.
(12) Absolute One Right ( )
Absolute One Right

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(12) Absolute One Right , Poor on Flat and pulled up in juvenile at Navan on hurdling debut a couple of months ago. Easily opposed.
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1st (13) Dolce Sicily ( )
Dolce Sicily

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(13) Dolce Sicily , Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 18/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2
2nd (9) Alice Milligan ( )
Alice Milligan

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(9) Alice Milligan , Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 13/2, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 32 days ago, finding little. Might strip fitter for the run, so not totally discounted back on turf.
3
3rd (3) No Speed Limit ( )
No Speed Limit

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(3) No Speed Limit , Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to soft, 15/2) 12 days ago, not knocked about. Warrants respect down in grade.
LTO Selection:

16:30 Sligo Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:00 Sligo Handicap 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Glasshouse Hotel Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) 15 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(3) The Peckhampouncer ( )
The Peckhampouncer

()
(3) The Peckhampouncer , Eleven runs since last win in 2019. 5/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 7 days ago, every chance over 1f out. Remains of interest.
(1) Chocquinto ( )
Chocquinto

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(1) Chocquinto , 5/1, looked unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Enters calculations.
(4) Jensons Joy ( )
Jensons Joy

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(4) Jensons Joy , Fair maiden who ran poorly after 5 months off (10/1) at Navan (5f, heavy) 36 days ago.
(13) Miss Florentine ( )
Miss Florentine

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(13) Miss Florentine , 20/1, not disgraced when 6½ lengths fifth of 22 to Brave Display in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, not clear run. Should come on for that and one to take seriously.
(5) Brave Display ( )
Brave Display

()
(5) Brave Display , Showed benefit of reappearance when winning 22-runner handicap (18/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, keeping on well. Remains well treated on old form, so respected in follow-up bid.
(8) Georgestone ( )
Georgestone

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(8) Georgestone , Thrice-raced maiden who showed more than previously when seventh of 18 in 5f maiden at Tipperary 12 days ago, and may do better again now switching to handicaps.
(2) Hell Left Loose ( )
Hell Left Loose

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(2) Hell Left Loose , Won 3 times in 2020. Below form final outing but may get back on the up now returning from 6 months off.
(7) Born Invincible ( )
Born Invincible

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(7) Born Invincible , 11/2, below form ninth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy). Off 6 months. Claims on pick of form.
(10) Night Law ( )
Night Law

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(10) Night Law , 100/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f). Off 93 days.
(12) Eacharn ( )
Eacharn

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(12) Eacharn , Seventeen runs since last win in 2019, but shaped better than the bare result when sixth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 16/1) 14 days ago.
(14) Tassel Flower ( )
Tassel Flower

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(14) Tassel Flower , Struggling for form at present, including back on turf at Tipperary last time.
(15) Terra Rossa ( )
Terra Rossa

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(15) Terra Rossa , Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good, 18/1) 8 days ago. Back down in trip for handicap debut, and remains open to improvement. RESERVE.
1
1st (11) Hands Down ( )
Hands Down

()
(11) Hands Down , 33/1, last of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
2
2nd (6) Adams Barbour ( )
Adams Barbour

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(6) Adams Barbour , Latest win at Dundalk in March. Good second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 5/1) 14 days ago. Should remain competitive.
3
3rd (9) King's View ( )
King's View

()
(9) King's View , Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs and again ran poorly when 9½ lengths tenth of 22 to Brave Display in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 15 days ago.
LTO Selection:

17:00 Sligo Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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