Review sligo 23rd May

Sligo's meeting proved a particularly nice one for trainer Cecil Ross and jockey Robbie Colgan as the pair notched a double, completed by Son Of My Heart's win in the info At countysligoraces.com Maiden Hurdle.

Colgan oozed confidence on the 9-4 favourite as he swept into the lead on the home turn, and though Estrela Brage gave chase, the result was never in doubt as Son Of My Heart secured a eight-length verdict.

Earlier, Lisrenny Lady ended a sequence of near-misses when storming home late to land the June 28th At Sligo Mares Maiden Hurdle.

Ross' 15-8 favourite had placed on her last three starts, but took it up at the last, before sprinting clear to beat the running-on Some Say by four and a half lengths.

Favourite-backers didn't have as much joy in the Ladies Day 4th August At Sligo Handicap Hurdle, as Niall 'Slippers' Madden drove 'Boots' Madden's Highdownhill to a shock 25-1 success.

Madden junior completed a double when guiding Harry Rogers' Tin Town Boy (20-1) to victory in the Corner House Bar Ballymote Handicap Hurdle.

Patience proved key for Alain Cawley on Make My Night , as the pair reeled in long-time leader Madame Mado to land the richest race on the card, the Benbulben Mares Handicap Hurdle.

Madame Mado had a huge advatange with a circuit to run in the two and a half-mile contest, but her stride started shortening before the last, allowing Make My Night to creep into contention.

Edward Cawley's 12-1 chance was too strong for Madame Mado in the final furlong, eventually recording a two-length verdict.

The rain came down with some vengeance during the Sligo Racecourse Maiden Hurdle, but that certainly didn't affect Shady Pines , who strolled to victory under Tom Doyle.

James Halpin's 8-1 chance barely had a moments doubt as she strolled home 11 lengths clear of Down Under .