Sligo

Today, August 7, 2025Hurdle2m4fGood

Course winner BOSTON RAJJ has been in fine form and improved when third in a handicap at Killarney 3 weeks ago. He's fancied to record a second career success, though Ollie La Ba Ba looks well-handicapped if able to rediscover the form he showed last season. Of the rest, Great Ocean ought to be more competitive reverted to hurdles on just his second start of the season, with hat-trick seeking Cornmarket worthy of an honourable mention having won back-to-back races here.

  • Boston Rajj
  • Ollie La Ba Ba
  • Great Ocean
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 2. Boston Rajj
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 530-21243
    Price History:
    2.80
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    117
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Winner at this course in June and has remained in good form, better than ever when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Excellent claims.
  • 8. Cornmarket
    J: A. M. KingT: J. S. Cullen, Ireland
    F: 404P/0P-11
    Price History:
    3.13
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Made it 2-2 at this course while maintaining his unbeaten start for new connections, winning a 16-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.9f) 25 days ago, taking time to hit stride but finishing off his race strongly. In the form of his life but may need to improve again to land the hat-trick.
  • 7. Brave Soldier
    J: Phillip EnrightT: Mark McNiff, Ireland
    F: 84706-44
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Arrives in good heart, performing creditably in handicaps prior to finishing fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) 53 days ago (Boston Rajj finishing second that day). Back in a handicap but will need to take a step forward to get off the mark.
  • 3. Great Ocean
    J: Danny GilliganT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 051863/1-9
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    108
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Made a winning return to fences on debut for this yard (formerly with Neil Mulholland) in 21f maiden chase at Sligo last October. Struggled back in handicap company on reappearance at Cartmel in June but could come on for that run. Better expected back over hurdles with headgear refitted.
  • 1. Grange Walk
    J: Mr D. McGillT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
    F: 44361-646
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    60
    Verdict
    Won on latest hurdles start at Limerick in April. Again struggled in open company over fences last time. sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Punchestown (20.2f, good, 9/1) 60 days ago. Needs more reverted to hurdles.
  • 4. Fortunate Lighting
    J: Alex HarveyT: Thomas Coyle, Ireland
    F: 516/55-65
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Bumper winner for Charles Byrnes but didn't progress over hurdles and offered little on stable debut when below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at this course (17.4f, good) 25 days ago. Needs to improve stepping back up in trip.
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  • 6. Emily In Paris
    J: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: D. E. Fitzgerald, Ireland
    F: 33225-425
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 but has bounced back to form returned to hurdles, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course (25.7f, good) 25 days ago. Should remain competitive.
  • 5. Ollie La Ba Ba
    J: G. B. NoonanT: Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Ireland
    F: 17652-6F3
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Fairly useful form over hurdles last season but has failed to fire this season. Had fallen over fences prior to finishing third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to firm) 23 days ago, when again not fluent. On a handy mark if he can recapture the form he showed last year.

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