Sligo Race 2 - Gracie's Bar Beginners Chase
BOWENSONFIRE (1) Placed 3rd last start in a chase at Killarney. Jockey Jack Kennedy has been successful aboard previously. Performing impressively this preparation. No surprise to see a win. PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR (3) Tidy effort when 2nd last start in a chase at Killarney. Has been a model of consistency this preparation. Should be in the finish. HELLO NEIGHBOUR (2) Goes well when fresh. Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last start in a hurdle at Punchestown and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Serious player. MODE AVION (5) Performed below standard when 6th last time in a hurdle at Wexford. Capable of bouncing back. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 3rd last start in a chase at Killarney. Jack Kennedy rates highly aboard. Looking sharp on the track since returning from a spell. Strong chance today.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.74L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 02/07/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $70,002.00 | Limerick | 3319m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.75 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $70,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $15.00 |
| 13/23 | 13/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | - | 15-13-11-9-6-11-13 | 0 |
| 8.85L | $15.00 |
| 1/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |
| 1/17 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.50 |
| 3/20 | 24/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | - | 9-7-7-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | 5UP HCP HDL | $45,001.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.05L | $3.50 |
| 99/19 | 31/07/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $270,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/16 | 05/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $60,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | SOFT | F Brickley | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GOOD | F Brickley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 2-1-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $1.30 |
| 1/14 | 28/01/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $2.00 |
| 3/21 | 12/01/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Punchestown | 3399m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/18 | 16/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Naas | 3930m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has multiple wins first up. Claimed a tight victory last start in a hurdle at Punchestown and displaying improvement over the past few runs. One of the leading contenders.
Last Starts 150 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 02/05/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 4131m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/18 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/23 | 13/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | 18-17-17-17-13-10-10 | 0 |
| 7.35L | $17.00 |
| 7/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/07/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 62.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 18.25L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $8.00 |
| 6/17 | 14/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | 7-5-5-4-5-3-6 | 0 |
| 5.55L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 14/10/2024 | - | 3Y RATED RACE | $16,000.00 | Roscommon | 2098m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 62.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $2.05 |
| 1/12 | 21/09/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $11,999.00 | Navan | 2816m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start in a chase at Killarney. Very competitive this campaign. Some respect.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $3.25 |
| 1/20 | 30/07/2026 | - | 1 | $270,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Daniel King | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.97L | $11.00 |
| 1/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $60,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Daniel King | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 17/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,430.00 | Hamilton | 2629m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 57kg | - | 8-9-10-11-10-10-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.95L | $10.00 |
| 5/21 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | S Bowen | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 2295m | SOFT | Joseph Harnett | 62kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.46L | $6.00 |
| 13/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Conor Clarke | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.05L | $13.00 |
| 6/18 | 16/11/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | - | 14-13-12-10-6-5-6 | 0 |
| 15.35L | $23.00 |
| 10/25 | 21/10/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2011m | HEAVY | Robbie Colgan | 64.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $23.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | HEAVY | Robbie Colgan | 63kg | - | - | 16 |
| 26.25L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.55L | $19.00 |
| 12/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $79,999.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Q.R. | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 2866m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/22 | 01/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | Sean Dylan Bowen | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | 7-7-6-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.55L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 21/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | GOOD | Michael Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2024 | - | Div 2 | $12,499.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Daniel King | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.75L | $20.00 |
| 8/17 | 30/04/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | YD(GD/YD PL) | B M Coonan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.05L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $126.00 and unimpressive effort when 12th last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Might be ridden for luck. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 10/08/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3318m | GOOD | Conor Stone Walsh | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.75L | $126.00 |
| 99/16 | 05/11/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $91.00 |
| 2/16 | 20/08/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,501.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/15 | 08/08/2022 | - | Hurdle | $11,500.00 | Ballinrobe | 3349m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/07/2022 | - | Hurdle | $10,499.00 | Limerick | 3219m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $14.00 |
| 7/14 | 10/07/2022 | - | Hurdle | $10,499.00 | Sligo | 3999m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/17 | 26/05/2022 | - | $10,499.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 | |
| 12/20 | 31/03/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Naas | 3266m | GOOD | J I Duggan | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 | |
| 5/14 | 01/02/2022 | - | $10,499.00 | Limerick | 3219m | SOFT | J I Duggan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.85L | $41.00 | |
| 8/15 | 25/08/2021 | - | $10,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3412m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 22/10/2020 | - | $9,001.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2020 | - | $9,998.00 | Listowel | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.35L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 27/12/2019 | - | $11,500.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | Adam Short | 66.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 41.85L | $0.00 | |
| 8/17 | 28/11/2019 | - | $11,001.00 | Thurles | 3174m | SOFT | Philip Enright | 67kg | - | - | 14 |
| 29.35L | $0.00 | |
| 2/18 | 21/11/2019 | - | $10,000.00 | Thurles | 3219m | YIELDING | J J Slevin | 70kg | - | - | 13 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/16 | 26/10/2019 | - | $12,000.00 | Galway | 3770m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 68kg | - | - | 9 |
| 28.45L | $0.00 | |
| 15/18 | 30/09/2019 | - | $11,500.00 | Roscommon | 3990m | HEAVY | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 92.95L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 16/03/2019 | - | $10,984.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | Philip Enright | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 80.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/25 | 09/02/2019 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3219m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2018 | - | $10,029.00 | Limerick | 3621m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last time in a hurdle at Wexford. Capable of bouncing back. Looks like a big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/21 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Joe Williamson | 58.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.25L | $41.00 |
| 6/18 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 58.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.35L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | 4Y HDL | $14,001.00 | Limerick | 3401m | HEAVY | Josh Williamson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | 4Y HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | Josh Williamson | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3181m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Punchestown | 3188m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |