Sligo Race 4 - Enda McGoldrick, Plant & Agri Hire Maiden Hurdle
SPECULATEUR (4) sets the standard with five placings from six starts this season, including 3rd at Cork over 4023m beaten 2.75L and 3rd at Clonmel over 3991m last time. RED OR WHITE (3) has prior Sligo form and was 2nd at Sligo over 3502m last July before a pair of 4ths. TRADONTHEBAY (7) has twice placed in small fields and wasn’t disgraced when 4th at Limerick over 4828m. CLOONBONNIFFE (2) needs to lift off a 10th at Navan over 3218m, beaten 60.5L.
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by Ciaran Murphy, with Eoin Walsh booked. Carries 72kg and draws barrier 0. Irish-bred by Berkshire out of Dubai Petal. Can improve with the right run.
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 72kgs
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Back in trip 805m after debuting at Navan over 3218m on 21 Mar. Last start 10th of 23 at Navan, beaten 60.5L on soft with 75.5kg at $126. Drops 3.5kg and switches to Phillip Enright for M M Mcniff. Needs sharp improvement but has place claims if the distance suits.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23 | 21/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Ryan Treacy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 268 days. Last start 4th of 8 at Tramore over 3346m on 17 Aug, beaten 24L on good going with 72kg at $15 behind Migdam. Best recent effort was 2nd at Sligo over 3502m on 13 Jul, beaten 10L at $17. Can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 269 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3346m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4176m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 22/07/2025 | - | 6UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3501m | GOOD | Daniel King | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3502m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 05/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34L | $101.00 |
| 99/16 | 11/05/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $201.00 |
| 14/15 | 17/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4000m | GOOD | Brian Barry | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 190.75L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GOOD | D Doyle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 72kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in five of six career runs. Last start 3rd of 17 at Clonmel over 3991m on 14 Apr, beaten 7.75L on soft at $3.50 under 72kg behind Arcadian Emperor. Prior run 3rd at Cork over 4023m on 19 Mar, beaten 2.75L on soft at $3.50, and 2nd at Clonmel over 3403m on 8 Jan on heavy. Consistent and fit; has place claims.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/21 | 19/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/16 | 26/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3880m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $7.00 |
| 3/15 | 04/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3403m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $2.38 |
| 4/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Punchestown | 3398m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by Ian Donoghue, with Keith Donoghue up. Carries 72kg and draws barrier 0. Unexposed with no recent runs listed. Can improve.
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by P Flood, with Conor Stone-Walsh up. Carries 72kg and draws barrier 0. By Great Pretender out of Buck's Bee. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 72kgs
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Back in trip by 805m and up 1.5kg. Last start 4th of 7 at Limerick over 4828m on 16 Apr, beaten 47.5L on soft with 70.5kg at $67 behind He Can't Dance. Earlier placed 3rd of 5 at Limerick over 3154m on heavy on 10 Feb, beaten 57L at $29, and 3rd of 6 in a Gowran Park NH Flat on 23 Jan 2025, beaten 17.5L at $34. Can improve with the drop in distance but needs to lift.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3831m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.45L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | Jack G Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 57L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | N_H_Flat | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | O T Gilligan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by J Fahey, by Maxios out of Hard Fought. Carries 68.5kg with Philip Donovan up. Irish-trained and drawn 0. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Seven-year-old mare trained by D Collins, with Sean O'Keeffe up and 68.5kg. Tongue tie goes on. Irish-bred by Dylan Thomas out of Leva Kitty. Can feature with the right run.