14:45 Sligo

Friday 7 August 2020

All13:0013:3514:1014:4515:2015:5516:30

Kevin Egan Cars Handicap

Off time: 14:45 | Winning time: 2m 15.20s

(4)

Yulong Warrior¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 92| D

17/2

Triple winner on dirt in Dubai/US at up to 1m1½f, including in Listed company, and was also placed in a Jebel Ali Group 3 in January. 0-5 on turf but should strip fitter for recent run at Naas.

Form: 6-83946

(5)

Bashiyr^v1¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: O J Orr| T: D K Weld| OR: 89| D

5/1

Dual winner of minor events at Gowran and Galway last summer but not as good since.; fair recent effort at the Curragh suggests there are possibilities with him and worth a check in the market.

Form: 2116-05

(13)

Bobby Boy²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: A McNamara| OR: 86

80/1

Mainly struggled over hurdles but has twice won on the Flat, the last time at Navan in March 2019 off a 5lb lower mark; recent run at Cork was disappointing and needs to bounce back here.

Form: 143/10-0

(9)

Multamis²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Coen⁽³⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 83| D

16/1

Formerly trained in Britain by Owen Burrows; hasn't improved for switch to new connections evidenced by two below par runs at Gowran Park and Leopardstown; has some talent but not one to rely on.

Form: 1615-00

(7)

Aussie Valentine^t,v⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: S M Mooney⁽⁷⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 82| D

28/1

Formerly useful handicapper who has been slipping down the ladder lately, but has posted a number decent efforts this season including only faltering close home at the Curragh in June; latest efforts below that and needs help from the handicapper.

Form: 959309

(11)

Ideal Pal^t⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D W O'Connor⁽³⁾| T: M Mulvany| OR: 81| CD

16/1

Pleasing form on comeback at Gowran Park and Leopardstown were followed by two poor runs; latest effort suggests he still retains ability and hard to write off.

Form: 4-13006

(6)

Shamad¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Mikey Sheehy⁽⁷⁾| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 80

16/1

Won two handicaps over further last September before an indifferent spell over hurdles and fences; 5lb above last winning mark and trip on the sharp side suggest he may struggle here.

Form: 41110-7

(8)

In From The Cold¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: J M Sheridan⁽⁵⁾| T: M Mulvany| OR: 86| C

6/1

Decent fifth in a 1m handicap at the Curragh (good-to-yielding) on penultimate start was bettered last time out at Galway; should appreciate this step back up in trip and certainly one to consider.

Form: 164552

(1)

Mr Mooj^b1¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 86| BF

9/4

Won a mile maiden at Dundalk on second start in January followed by two placed efforts in June and July; could still be progressive and one for the shortlist; step back in trip slight concern; first-time blinkers applied.

Form: 5132

(2)

Hamley¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle⁽⁷⁾| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 77| D

22/1

Had a fruitless 2019 and not faring much better this time around, including when ninth at Leopardstown (1m2f) last month. Much more required now

Form: 76-8099

(12)

Ambitious Approach⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 76

9/1

Unable to hit the frame in four starts in maiden company before a dismal effort on handicap debut in a Naas 5f contest on heavy ground in November; just failed on reappearance at Navan in June; leading contender.

Form: 74450-2

(10)

Sicario³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M M McNiff| OR: 74| C| D

15/2

Returned to form when stepped back up to 1m4f at Leopardstown (1m4f; good) on first run after three-month break; readily won last time out and while this is tougher at the weights, should go well.

Form: 4-80421

Non-Runners

(3)

Malbas²

Weight: 8-7| Age: 4

T: D Hogan J: Reserve 1

Forecasts

Mr Mooj (9/4), Bashiyr (5/1), In From The Cold (6/1), Sicario (15/2), Yulong Warrior (17/2), Ambitious Approach (9/1), Multamis (16/1), Shamad (16/1), Ideal Pal (16/1), Hamley (22/1), Malbas (25/1), Aussie Valentine (28/1), Bobby Boy (80/1)

IN FROM THE COLD probably put up his best performance of his career last time at Galway and if continuing his progression may be the one to side with in this tricky contest. The gelding looks set to be suited for the slight step up in trip. By contrast Mr Mooj steps back in trip and while his form figures do not add up to much, he has some ability and perhaps first-time blinkers will focus the gelding. Ideal Pal is hard to catch write but does possess some ability and capable of winning a race.