Sligo

Today, August 7, 2025Hurdle2m1fGood Soft

Verdict

BALLYKINLAR produced a career best to get off the mark under this promising conditional 13 days ago and should make a bold bid to follow up. Spick and Span has been in fine form for new connections and the form of her Ballinrobe success has been franked, she's feared most ahead of Spy who attracted plenty of support when runner-up last month and would be interesting if the money comes again with cheekpieces now refitted.

Ballykinlar
Spick And Span
Spy

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

7. Spick And Span
J: K. C. SextonT: James Andrew Fahey, Ireland
F: 04434-221
Price History:
4.33
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
In fine form for new connections, confirming promise of previous start when landing a 15-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, good) 16 days ago, readily. Runner-up has franked the form since and she should go well again.
2. Claude
J: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 451
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Failed to meet expectations on two starts in bumpers but made no mistake sent hurdling with cheekpieces on for first time, won 14-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft, 11/4) on hurdles bow 14 days ago, headed late on and found extra. Will need to improve again but is in good hands.
5. Ballykinlar
J: E. StaplesT: Donncha Duggan, Ireland
F: 5640-261
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Has improved for handicaps, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.9f, good to soft) under this promising conditional 13 days ago. Has solid claims to follow up that victory.
1. Chortal
J: F. BrickleyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 95531-333
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Consistent type jumped better than on previous start when third of 11 in novice hurdle at the Galway Festival (16.6f, good, 16/1) 10 days ago. This looks easier and he should give another good account.
3. Spy
J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 43P/6224-2
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Remains a maiden over hurdles but is consistent in this sphere and came in for plenty of late support when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, good) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and interesting if the market speaks in his favour again.
4. Huntsgrove
J: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
F: 4/322-1343
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winner of a 20f maiden hurdle here in May. Matched that form but typically wasn't fluent when third of 6 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Ballinrobe (17.4f, good) 16 days ago. Will need to sharpen up his jumping if he's to make more of an impact here.
6. No Demand
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Darren Collins, Ireland
F: 7959
Price History:
29.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Looks to be being campaigned with low-grade handicaps in mind. Latest below form 34½ lengths ninth of 15 to Spick And Span in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, good, 22/1) 16 days ago.
8. Jurality
J: B. P. KennedyT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
F: 00-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Showed better form on the Flat when second of 11 in handicap at Limerick prior to achieving a bit more than previously over hurdles when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.6f, good, 200/1) 10 days ago. Looks one for handicaps.
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