18:30 Sligo

Tuesday 21 May 2019

All17:0017:3018:0018:3019:0019:3020:0020:30

www.countysligoraces.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

  • 3YO only  |   6f  |   Good  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:32  |   Winning time: 1m 18.31s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(13)
Horse silk
Pleasurablet44
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-12| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR:  64
10/3
0-6 and comes here facing a stiff test in giving weight away at this stage. Did post one of her better efforts when not beaten far at Cork last time out but is untried over this trip and has a bit to prove.
2
(7)
Horse silk
Espirit D'Escalier186
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: D W O'Connor(3)| T: J F Levins| OR:  61
8/1
Ran well in defeat at Down Royal last September and also posted a solid effort on the AW when last seen. Has an absence since November to overcome and her yard has been quiet so reasonable to say she'll be better for the run.
3
(6)
Horse silk
Chagallt22
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: O J Orr(3)| T: E Lynam| OR:  57
9/1
Only made modest strides in maidens and has shown very little since handicapping. Others make more appeal despite the assessor showing some leniency.
4
(8)
Horse silk
Three Angels198
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: Colin Keane| T: G Keane| OR:  56
10/1
Well beaten in all three starts so far and big improvement required on her handicap debut.
5
(1)
Horse silk
Bionic Tonic9
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: M A Gallagher| T: D Cullen| OR:  55
8/1
Well held in her first couple of starts but did show more promise last time out. A bold show from Charousse in the 5.30pm race can boost the form; worth bearing in mind if supported in the betting.
6
(5)
Horse silk
Boughtinthedark9
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: Nathan Crosse(7)| T: W McCreery| OR:  55
11/1
Bred to be effective over this trip but three starts to date have left a bit to be desired. Another with improvement to find.
7
(9)
Horse silk
Clifftopt1218
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: C P Hoban| T: H Rogers| OR:  55
20/1
Only raced over 7f so far and has been well held in each of his four previous outings; plenty to find now.
9
(11)
Horse silk
Dillygassh115
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford| OR:  54
10/1
Tried in a hood after making very little impression in four previous starts. Held in a big field at The Curragh last time but did show some promise. More of the same required here though.
10
(4)
Horse silk
Storm Blitz7
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Ross Coakley| T: J Larkin| OR:  54
33/1
Shown little in four previous starts - has finished last twice and not beaten many rivals the other times - and is hard to recommend.
11
(12)
Horse silk
Adapt To Dan11
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Killian Leonard(3)| T: D Hogan| OR:  51
10/1
Never been a factor in any of her three previous starts and needs to take a big step forward on what he's shown up to press; another who is hard to recommend as one to keep on the right side.
12
(2)
Horse silk
Finsceal Rose33
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  46
12/1
Hasn't made much progress in maiden company and makes limited appeal from a lowly mark for her handicap debut.
13
(10)
Horse silk
Blackstone Cliff264
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-7| J: Alan Persse(7)| T: A Murray| OR:  45
33/1
Yet to start a race at odds below 40/1 and previous performances suggest the betting market is unlikely to be any different on this occasion.
14
(3)
Horse silk
Cozy Sky181
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-7| J: Leigh Roche| T: G Elliott| OR:  45
7/1
Ran well at Naas on her penultimate start but reverted to type on the AW last time she was seen. Best watched on seasonal bow.

Non-Runners

8
(15)
Horse silk
Fanny Blankers23
Weight: 9-3|  Age: 3
T: E Lynam  J: Declan McDonogh
NR
15
(14)
Horse silk
Trueba3
Weight: 8-9|  Age: 3
T: J P Murtagh  J: Reserve 1
NR

Forecasts

Pleasurable (10/3), Fanny Blankers (10/3), Cozy Sky (7/1), Trueba (15/2), Bionic Tonic (8/1), Espirit D'Escalier (8/1), Chagall (9/1), Three Angels (10/1), Adapt To Dan (10/1), Dillygass (10/1), Boughtinthedark (11/1), Finsceal Rose (12/1), Clifftop (20/1), Blackstone Cliff (33/1), Storm Blitz (33/1)

Verdict

Not many of these have captured much of the imagination as yet and the likes of Pleasurable, Espirit D'Escalier, and Dillygass all fit the bill as ones to be wary of despite having shown signs of ability. However, there may be more to come from BIONIC TONIC, who ran well behind some better rivals last time and she just edges the nomination as the one to be on with a minimum stakes play. Fanny Blanker showed improved form in a handicap last time and might be the one to give the selection the most to worry about.
  1. Bionic Tonic
  2. Fanny Blankers
  3. Pleasurable

Prize Money

1st: €6,468.002nd: €2,006.003rd: €956.004th: €431.005th: €168.00

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