Sligo Race 4 - John Gilligan Memorial Nursery Hcp
Recent Down Royal winner TATIANNA (1) may strike again. Stepped forward for the switch into handicaps when a 2.25L winner of a 1000m handicap. Still lightly raced and likely to progress further. Strong chance. MR MONTAUK (8) was third to the main selection last time. Beaten 2.5L but gets a rematch on better terms this time. Top contender for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard. Must be a key player. HI CORBETT COURT (2) drops into handicaps. Latest 2.75L Cork fifth in a 1000m rated race was an improvement. WOODLAWN LILY (7) can step forward from a 4.25L fifth attempting a 1200m Curragh handicap last month. Should improve.
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.25 len at Down Royal July 17 over 1005m defeating Bit Of A Buzz carrying 60kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 8 at Naas on June 24 over 1005m, 7 len behind Brazilian Diva carrying 56kg at $41. Heading the right way and should measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,480.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Jack Cleary | 60kg | 1:01.53 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/06/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 0:59.29 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | 2 | $44,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 53.5kg | 1:17.34 | - | 6 |
| 19.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Jack Cleary | 53.5kg | 1:02.31 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at Cork on July 24 over 1005m, 2.75 len behind Grayrobin with 56kg at $7. Before that ran second last of 12 at Curragh on June 26 over 1207m, 12 len behind Abraham Lincoln carrying 60.5kg at $19. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | 2 | $53,780.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 56kg | 0:58.26 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 60.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:11.78 | - | 12 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 1005m, 10 len behind April Mist carrying 60.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 7 at Naas on May 9 over 1207m, 9 len behind Confucius carrying 60.5kg at $81. With further improvement can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 0:58.76 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:09.91 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:05.11 | - | 4 |
| 28.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Curragh on July 19 over 1005m, 9 len behind La Tache with 60.5kg at $201. Before that 6th of 9 at Bellewstown on July 2 over 1005m, 6 len behind Grayrobin with 56.5kg at $29. Hard to have.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good Firm | Rory Cleary | 60.5kg | 0:59.68 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $201.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 32 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56.5kg | 1:00.12 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Julian Pietropaolo | 54kg | 1:21.21 | - | 3 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 57kg | 1:02.31 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Galway on July 28 over 1408m, 13 len behind Samnina with 58kg at $401. The start before that 10th of 13 at Leopardstown on July 9 over 1408m, 15 len behind Maire Rua with 58kg at $201. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 28/07/2026 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $401.00 |
| 10/13 | 09/07/2026 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:13.38 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 17 at Navan on July 11 over 1207m, 8 len behind Shesthedevil with 59kg at $151. Second-up ran last of 10 at Cork on July 24 over 1005m, 10 len behind Hanney Boy carrying 56kg at $67. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 0:58.47 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/17 | 11/07/2026 | 75 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Rory Cleary | 59kg | 1:11.10 | - | 16 |
| 8.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 0:58.35 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Curragh on July 19 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind I Ready carrying 54kg at $23. Before that ran last of 7 at Naas on July 4 over 1005m, 13 len behind Concorde Landed with 58kg at $67. Well placed and can improve sharply on recent runs.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $44,800.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Powell | 54kg | 1:12.88 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 0:59.60 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 0:58.45 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,520.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:06.05 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at Down Royal on July 17 over 1005m, 2.5 len behind Tatianna carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that ran last of 10 at Cork on May 19 over 1005m, slow going 15 len behind Belle Of The Ball with 58kg at $29. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/07/2026 | 59 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,480.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:01.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:02.31 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 0:58.45 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 0:58.35 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Curragh on July 19 over 1005m, 7 len behind La Tache carrying 58kg at $401. Before that ran last of 8 at Listowel on May 31 over 1307m, 19 len behind Beibhinn carrying 58kg at $67. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 0:59.68 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $401.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 1:21.10 | - | 5 |
| 19.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 56.5kg | 1:02.31 | - | 12 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 15th of 18 at Naas on July 22 over 1207m, 14 len behind Man's Best Friend carrying 58kg at $201. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Curragh on June 28 over 1408m, 16 len behind Alpha carrying 58kg at $201. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:09.84 | - | 12 |
| 14.0L | $201.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:21.10 | - | 4 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Jessica Maye
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 13th of 18 at Naas on July 22 over 1207m, 13 len behind Man's Best Friend with 58kg at $201. Before that ran last of 13 at Curragh on June 28 over 1408m, 20 len behind Alpha with 58kg at $251. Struggling to be competitive and others are preferred.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:09.84 | - | 18 |
| 13.8L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 28/06/2026 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 3 |
| 20.0L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good Soft | C Geerdharry | 55kg | 1:35.36 | - | 5 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Rory Mulligan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at Down Royal on June 19 over 1408m, slow going 39 len behind Noble Agenda carrying 52.5kg at $81. The race before that 7th of 9 at Cork on May 19 over 1207m, slow going 7 len behind Maggie Walker carrying 52kg at $41. Will struggle again.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 19/06/2026 | 31 | SELL MDN 2 | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Megan Telford-Kelly | 52.5kg | 1:33.07 | - | 1 |
| 39.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | R M Mulligan | 52kg | 1:17.75 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 55kg | 1:03.20 | - | 7 |
| 21.5L | $67.00 |