Sligo Race 4 - Enda Mcgoldrick, Plant & Agri Hire Maiden Hurdle
HUNTSGROVE (5) finished second among similar company past two starts. No stamina concerns and conditions to suit. Bold bid anticipated. IRINA'S PATH (6) stopped quickly when pulled up at Kilbeggan in August. Subsequent lengthy absence suggests a significant physical issue. Risky though the pick of previous efforts gives him every chance. Point-to-point winner WELCOME BACK (12) fell in a hunter chase last time. Consideration given based on running third in a Navan maiden hurdle not much more than a year ago. Interesting. Ocovango gelding MARIAN PLACE (10) warrants a market check ahead of debut.
Jockey: P K Donovan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, finished 21st of 24 starters at Fairyhouse on April 22 over 4023m, slow track; 74 len behind Locked Box carrying 73kg at $126. Expected to improve but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: B W Harvey
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, didn't finish the race at Belclare P2p on March 9 over 4828m. Last start didn't finish the race at Oldcastle P2p on March 30 over 4828m. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldcastle P2p | 4828m | Y | L J Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Good | H P Goff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Was at very big odds at debut, didn't finish the race at Limerick on March 23 over 3822m. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/17 | 23/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | Shane O'Callaghan | 73kg | 4:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, didn't finish the race at Durrow P2p on March 23 over 4828m. Last start finished eighth of 9 runners at Fairyhouse P2p on April 27 over 4828m, 35 len behind King Du Brivet carrying 61kg. Others rate better.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D King
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after nine months finished second of 16 runners at Kilbeggan on April 25 over 3922m, 2.25 len behind St Cuthbert's Cave carrying 71.5kg at $6. Previously second-up finished second of 15 runners at Cork on August 5 over 3721m, 5 len behind Champagne Dawn with 75.5kg at $4.50. Fitter and can find winning form this time.
Last Starts 19 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 | 25/04/2025 | 263 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | Y | Daniel King | 71.5kg | 5:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/15 | 05/08/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $25,150.00 | Cork | 3721m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 23/07/2024 | 295 | MHDLE 6U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2023 | 15 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Soft | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 5:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2023 | 22 | FLAT 5U | $22,070.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Harry Swan | 74kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2023 | 30 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 3319m | YS | Harry Swan | 71kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/07/2023 | 50 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Harry Swan | 74kg | 4:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | A P Ryan | 70kg | 3:39.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Kilbeggan August 23 over 5029m. First up last campaign 2 of 14 runners at Kilbeggan June 17 over 3218m, 2.25 len behind Dairy Force with 74kg at $4. Cannot be ruled out after that latest mishap.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 23/08/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 5U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 6:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/15 | 06/08/2024 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/07/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 3:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/14 | 17/06/2024 | 275 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 74kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/18 | 16/09/2023 | 53 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3118m | Y | Patrick Michael O'Brien | 72kg | 3:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $251.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/07/2023 | 67 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Good | Pat Taaffe | 73kg | 3:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/05/2023 | 47 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | J C Barry | 75kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/16 | 02/04/2023 | 43 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.6L | $1.00 |
| 99/17 | 18/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: B P Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last start finished 16th of 18 runners at Down Royal on May 5 over 3520m, 73 len behind Black Soul carrying 68.5kg at $151. Before that finished 11th of 16 runners at Thurles on March 15 over 3118m, 66 len behind Free Flow with 74.5kg at $201. This appears outside his grasp. Would need to improve sharply and others rate better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 05/05/2025 | 51 | 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Benjamin P Kennedy | 68.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 73.3L | $151.00 |
| 11/16 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Liam McKenna | 74.5kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 66.3L | $201.00 |
| 19/20 | 08/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Brouder | 74kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 148.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, ran last at Navan on March 1 over 4526m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Sermandzarak with 75.5kg at $51. Last start finished 11th of 18 starters at Navan on March 22 over 3218m, on slow going 49 len behind Eastern Legend carrying 75.5kg at $201. Prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 4526m | Heavy | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 6:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: P Byrnes
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Ocovango bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: J G Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Sandmason bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Thurles March 6 over 5029m. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Tinahely P2p January 11 over 4828m slow track defeating Fortune Timmy carrying 61kg. No reason he can't run another big race resuming.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 06/03/2025 | 54 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 5029m | GY | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 6:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/01/2025 | 315 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/03/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 73kg | 4:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: P Hanlon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start didn't finish the race at Toomebridge P2p on October 5 over 4828m. Went for a spell before racing on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 17 starters at Down Royal on May 5 over 3520m, 18 len behind Timeless Treaty with 68.5kg at $21. Definite chance. Can improve sharply here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17 | 05/05/2025 | 212 | 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |