Sligo Race 7 - Apex Controls Ltd. Handicap
RIBEE (6) is lightly raced. Previously tackled 1400m and 1600m. Ran 4.75L second on heavy ground at Gowran Park persisting throughout. Extended trip could prove interesting. Leading chance. ANGELO PIO (4) was 2.75L fourth attempting 2000m at Navan. Didn't receive a clear passage but did run on strongly. Consider. TAM LIN (5) climbs in trip for the first time having only competed up to 1600m. Hampered last time finishing 8L sixth at Gowran Park. ALUMNI LIA (11) finished 2L third at Dundalk over this distance last time. Controlled the pace then weakened in the final 200m.

Jockey: J Kearney
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on January 10 over 1609m, 9 len behind Powerful Lady carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign 4th of 15 at Cork on October 1 over 1609m, 7 len behind Wemightakedlongway with 58kg at $8. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 10/01/2025 | 74 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 58.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 11 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
7/11 | 28/10/2024 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Heavy | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:54.60 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $4.33 |
4/15 | 01/10/2024 | 82 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:41.47 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
8/14 | 11/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:28.23 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: K G Kennedy
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 16 at Leopardstown on March 30 over 2011m, 6 len behind Serious Contender carrying 53.5kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Cork on April 19 over 2414m, slow going 7 len behind What's Your Game carrying 59.5kg at $10. Strips fitter and looks one of the better hopes in the race.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:46.52 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
6/16 | 30/03/2025 | 153 | HCP 3 | $48,260.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 53.5kg | 2:07.38 | - | 16 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 28/10/2024 | 9 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:35.65 | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $29.00 |
9/13 | 19/10/2024 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:35.06 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
14/14 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:56.81 | - | 2 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at Cork on April 19 over 2414m, slow going 9 len behind What's Your Game with 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1609m, 9 len behind Bernard Shaw carrying 60.5kg at $51. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 19/04/2025 | 212 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 56kg | 2:46.52 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
14/14 | 19/09/2024 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $26,010.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 1:40.74 | - | 7 |
| 26.0L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 31/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $37,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 1:41.77 | - | 12 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
2/7 | 15/08/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:39.27 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
8/14 | 02/08/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Robert Whearty | 56.5kg | 1:34.88 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 2.75 len behind Junkyard Dog with 60.5kg at $15. The race before that 8th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 2112m, 9 len behind Heather carrying 61kg at $23. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/19 | 08/04/2025 | 39 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 60.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 17 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:21.57 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
4/11 | 14/02/2025 | 79 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 1:40.07 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
10/14 | 27/11/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 58.5kg | 1:28.87 | - | 12 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start 6th of 16 at Gowran Park on April 23 over 1609m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Scott Key with 58kg at $7.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at Bellewstown April 5 over 1609m defeating The Mizen Queen carrying 60.5kg at $15. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 23/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:45.38 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
1/15 | 05/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $22,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:42.72 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $38,600.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 59kg | 1:26.50 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 28/02/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 1:27.44 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
1/8 | 12/02/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:28.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
5/10 | 14/01/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:40.52 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
5/14 | 18/12/2024 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 59.5kg | 1:27.83 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
4/13 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | CLM 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 56kg | 1:27.55 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
8/12 | 15/11/2024 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,390.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 58kg | 1:40.28 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
7/19 | 23/10/2024 | 10 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | R P Whelan | 60kg | 1:13.38 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 13/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:13.74 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 16 at Gowran Park on April 23 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Scott Key carrying 55.5kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 12 at Gowran Park on April 2 over 1609m, 8 len behind The Liffey Swim with 58.5kg at $67. Has upside and expected to run very well.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 1:45.38 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
7/12 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 58.5kg | 1:42.98 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
5/16 | 23/03/2025 | 107 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1408m | SH | Wesley Joyce | 57.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $201.00 |
10/11 | 06/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 1:40.95 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: R Whearty
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 6 len behind Junkyard Dog with 60.5kg at $29. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Gowran Park on October 21 over 1709m, 10 len behind Viking Invasion with 59kg at $126. Others preferred.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/19 | 08/04/2025 | 130 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Robert Whearty | 60.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
7/13 | 29/11/2024 | 2 | CLM 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 53kg | 1:27.55 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
6/14 | 27/11/2024 | 37 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 55.5kg | 1:28.87 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 21/10/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Robert Whearty | 59kg | 1:52.05 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
7/12 | 19/09/2024 | - | CLM MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 54kg | 1:41.29 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: J J G Ryan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Gowran Park on April 2 over 1911m, 18 len behind Eastwatch with 61kg at $9. Second-up 8th of 12 at Cork on April 19 over 2414m, slow going 11 len behind What's Your Game carrying 57kg at $26. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 57kg | 2:46.52 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 02/04/2025 | 150 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 2:05.19 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
12/27 | 03/11/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | James J G Ryan | 59kg | 1:47.11 | - | 27 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 21/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:52.05 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 22 len behind Junkyard Dog carrying 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Gowran Park on September 3 over 1408m, 19 len behind Greatest Drama with 58kg at $34. Don't see the losing trend changing here.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18/19 | 08/04/2025 | 180 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
7/8 | 10/10/2024 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Thurles | 1609m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 58kg | 1:43.05 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
11/14 | 03/09/2024 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Shane B Kelly | 58kg | 1:29.40 | - | 13 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
8/15 | 09/08/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | Shane B Kelly | 58kg | 1:37.12 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on April 11 over 2112m, 2 len behind Drucker carrying 57.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 over 2112m, 5.5 len behind Heather with 56kg at $401. Thereabouts last time but looks safely held here.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 11/04/2025 | 42 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 57.5kg | 2:17.22 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 2:21.57 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $401.00 |
10/11 | 21/02/2025 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $28,140.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:39.62 | - | 9 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
10/13 | 29/11/2024 | 39 | CLM 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:27.55 | - | 13 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
9/15 | 21/10/2024 | 95 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Jack Cleary | 53.5kg | 1:52.26 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 18/07/2024 | 59 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:42.11 | - | 6 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
4/12 | 20/05/2024 | 21 | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 1:33.16 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
11/12 | 29/04/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | David Egan | 58kg | 1:16.10 | - | 7 |
| 23.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 3.5 len behind Junkyard Dog with 59.5kg at $29. At only start last preparation 10th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on January 29 over 2112m, 16 len behind The Padre with 61kg at $34. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/19 | 08/04/2025 | 69 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 19 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
10/13 | 29/01/2025 | 68 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 2:18.36 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
4/12 | 22/11/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:39.81 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 21/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:52.05 | - | 7 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: H J Horgan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 16 at Gowran Park on April 16 over 1408m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Aston Value carrying 58.5kg at $81. The race before that second last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 21 over 1408m, 11 len behind Currawood carrying 58.5kg at $101. Rates highly and can make amends.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 16/04/2025 | 26 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 58.5kg | 1:32.26 | - | 11 |
| 28.5L | $81.00 |
13/14 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,880.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58.5kg | 1:26.71 | - | 15 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
12/14 | 28/02/2025 | 77 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:40.77 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
10/14 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |