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Formscan By Alan Magee - VADSA QUEEN showed promise in bumpers last year and reappeared after a 12-month absence to score in good style at Tramore in June. She’s since run on the Flat at the Galway Festival and is an interesting recruit to hurdling. The Grey Dove filled the runner-up spot behind the selection’s stablemate Arctic Fly at Punchestown a couple of months ago, while Angelsworknovrtime also has placed form in maiden hurdles and wasn’t disgraced here in a handicap last time. Young Lucy won a Cork bumper this spring and also has some experience over hurdles, while Tina Meehan and the well-bred I Am Shadow have also been successful in bumpers. The latter won here just under a fortnight ago.

1
-831
I Am Shadow (IRE) 5,b f 11-7

Getaway (GER)-Corskeagh Shadow(Beneficial)

(13) c1 (Sean Reilly)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years I Am Shadow (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Grey Dove (IRE)1
10th Apr 2022 Tramore(2m , Bumper, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) The Grey Dove (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-3) Mr J J Codd 7.25L in front of I Am Shadow (IRE) 7th (14/1 10-10) Mr H C Swan (11 ran)
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Sheemore (IRE)1
10th Aug 2023 Sligo(2m 2f 54yds, Bumper, Yielding) I Am Shadow (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-6) Mr H C Swan 64.25L in front of Sheemore (IRE) 8th (40/1 11-8) Mr F Maguire (10 ran)
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2
-653
Kiss My Lucky Egg (GB) 5,br f 11-7

Mukhadram (GB)-Dayia(Act One)

(33) (Bernard Jackman)

3
4063
Stormalong (IRE) 5,b m 11-7

September Storm (GER)-Howaboutthis(Oscar)

ts9(73) (Barbara Kirby Coleman & E Coleman)
Rated 101

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Stormalong (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Grey Dove (IRE)1
11th Jun 2023 Punchestown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) The Grey Dove (IRE) 2nd (7/1 11-0) D J Gilligan .75L in front of Stormalong (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-4 Rated 101) Shane Fitzgerald (16 ran)
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4
1-7
Tina Meehan (IRE) 6,ch m 11-7

Mahler (GB)-Marys Isle(Erins Isle)

hd1(40) bf (Patrick Melarkey)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tina Meehan (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Grey Dove (IRE)1
14th Jul 2023 Kilbeggan(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; changed to Yielding after Race 1, Yielding to Soft after Race 4) The Grey Dove (IRE) 4th (5/1 10-13) J W Kennedy 23.50L in front of Tina Meehan (IRE) 7th (1/2Fav 11-7) P Townend (16 ran)
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Pixabay (IRE)1
13th Oct 2022 Tramore(2m , Bumper, Yielding) Tina Meehan (IRE) 1st (8/11Fav 11-4) Miss J Townend 27.50L in front of Pixabay (IRE) 4th (22/1 11-2) Miss M O'Sullivan (8 ran)
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5
5-16
Vadsa Queen (IRE) 5,b f 11-7

Estidhkaar (IRE)-Vadsa Glory(Thewayyouare)

(19) (E J Phelan)

6
6516
Young Lucy (IRE) 4,bl f 11-4

Lauro (GER)-Blue Eyed Lucy(Strategic Prince)

ts2(21) (Ray Grehan)

7
3504
Angelsworknovrtime (IRE) 7,b m 10-13

Sageburg (IRE)-Western Kate(Westerner)

(13) (Miss Heather Heffernan)
Rated 96

8
0-00
Bella Be Good (IRE) 6,b f 10-13

Masterofthehorse (IRE)-Belle Noverre(Noverre)

ts4(11) (Edward Cawley)

9
Hill Rocket (IRE) 5,b m 10-13

Ask (GB)-Hill Rock(Beneficial)

(Rocket Syndicate)

10
0
Letters To Juliet (IRE) 5,br m 10-13

Califet (FR)-Brega Queen(Court Cave)

(15) (Dubs & Royals Syndicate)

11
4-8
Pixabay (IRE) 6,br m 10-13

Libertarian (GB)-Shuil Dubh(Allegoric)

(100) (Patrick Breen)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Pixabay (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Tina Meehan (IRE)1
13th Oct 2022 Tramore(2m , Bumper, Yielding) Tina Meehan (IRE) 1st (8/11Fav 11-4) Miss J Townend 27.50L in front of Pixabay (IRE) 4th (22/1 11-2) Miss M O'Sullivan (8 ran)
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12
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The Grey Dove (IRE) 5,gr f 10-13

Well Chosen (GB)-Masiana(Daylami)

(40) (Mrs Caren Walsh, E G Tunstall & Eddie Mulholland)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Grey Dove (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
I Am Shadow (IRE)1
10th Apr 2022 Tramore(2m , Bumper, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) The Grey Dove (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-3) Mr J J Codd 7.25L in front of I Am Shadow (IRE) 7th (14/1 10-10) Mr H C Swan (11 ran)
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Stormalong (IRE)1
11th Jun 2023 Punchestown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) The Grey Dove (IRE) 2nd (7/1 11-0) D J Gilligan .75L in front of Stormalong (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-4 Rated 101) Shane Fitzgerald (16 ran)
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Tina Meehan (IRE)1
14th Jul 2023 Kilbeggan(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; changed to Yielding after Race 1, Yielding to Soft after Race 4) The Grey Dove (IRE) 4th (5/1 10-13) J W Kennedy 23.50L in front of Tina Meehan (IRE) 7th (1/2Fav 11-7) P Townend (16 ran)
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13
28
Deons Diamond (IRE) 4,ch m 10-10

Diamond Boy (FR)-Ballincard Lady(Flemensfirth)

(44) (Erris Coast Syndicate)

14
58
Sheemore (IRE) 4,b f 10-10

Califet (FR)-She's On The Case(Witness Box)

(13) (John Kilbane)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sheemore (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
I Am Shadow (IRE)1
10th Aug 2023 Sligo(2m 2f 54yds, Bumper, Yielding) I Am Shadow (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-6) Mr H C Swan 64.25L in front of Sheemore (IRE) 8th (40/1 11-8) Mr F Maguire (10 ran)
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RESERVES
15
Shindilla (IRE) 5,b m 10-13

Westerner (GB)-Princess Massini(Dr Massini)

(Mrs Geraldine MacCann)

16
9
Sally's Cave (IRE) 6,b m 10-13

Court Cave (IRE)-Orchestralsally(Desert King)

(10) (Mrs Peter Casey)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sallys Cave (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ruby Jules (GB)1
13th Aug 2023 Downpatrick(2m 1f 65yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places -changed after R2 to Good to Yielding, Good in places) Ruby Jules (GB) 6th (50/1 10-10 Rated 87) P T Enright 11.25L in front of Sally's Cave (IRE) 9th (100/1 10-6) Thomas Reilly (11 ran)
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17
8796
Ruby Jules (GB) 4,b f 10-10

The Gurkha (IRE)-Frances Stuart(King's Best)

(10) (Natalie Gilligan)
Rated 87

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ruby Jules (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sally's Cave (IRE)1
13th Aug 2023 Downpatrick(2m 1f 65yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places -changed after R2 to Good to Yielding, Good in places) Ruby Jules (GB) 6th (50/1 10-10 Rated 87) P T Enright 11.25L in front of Sally's Cave (IRE) 9th (100/1 10-6) Thomas Reilly (11 ran)
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First Time - Over Hurdles Hill Rocket, I Am Shadow, Vadsa Queen, Shindilla, Pixabay, Deons Diamond, Sheemore. Hood Tina Meehan» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 6/4 Vadsa Queen, 7/2 Tina Meehan, 4/1 I Am Shadow, 7/1 The Grey Dove, 8/1 Young Lucy, Stormalong, 12/1 Angelsworknovrtime, 20/1 Kiss My Lucky Egg, 33/1 Deons Diamond, 50/1 Hill Rocket, 66/1 Sheemore, 150/1 Others.

Previous Years
2022 Bella Bliss 5 10-13 B Hayes 13/8Fav (John C McConnell)
2021 Donthavetime 5 11-1 P Townend 15/8Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2020 Shewearsitwell 5 11-9 P Townend 8/15Fav (W P Mullins)
2019 Caer 5 11-7 S W Flanagan 11/8 (Noel Meade)
2018 Eglantine Du Seuil 4 11-2 R Walsh 4/5Fav (W P Mullins)
2017 Shanning 4 11-2 R Walsh 1/3Fav (W P Mullins)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
8
24
33

Gordon Elliott/J W Kennedy
2
33
6

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
16
91
17

Gordon Elliott
6
86
6

Ciaran Murphy
3
18
16

P J Rothwell
2
43
4

Cian Collins
2
38
5

Peter Fahey
2
6
33

Paul John Gilligan
1
5
20

A J Martin
1
6
16

Edward Cawley
1
7
14

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
8
24
33

D J O'Keeffe
4
23
17

P T Enright
3
24
12

J W Kennedy
2
38
5

M P O'Connor
1
7
14

Patrick Michael O'Brien
1
2
50

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Sligo

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
67
170
39

Gordon Elliott
41
251
16

Paul John Gilligan
18
159
11

Peter Fahey
8
61
13

Cian Collins
6
35
17

Edward Cawley
5
82
6

James Andrew Fahey
4
56
7

Ciaran Murphy
3
23
13

J A Nash
3
32
9

P J Rothwell
2
40
5

Adrian Sexton
1
17
6

A J Martin
1
10
10

Francis Casey
0
7
0

Patrick Downey
0
1
0

Patrick Breen
0
1
0

David Kenneth Budds
0
13
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Sligo

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
25
105
24

P T Enright
16
168
10

J W Kennedy
12
57
21

D J O'Keeffe
8
92
9

K C Sexton
8
70
11

J S McGarvey
6
64
9

S F O'Keeffe
6
65
9

Gavin Brouder
3
32
9

Patrick Michael O'Brien
2
19
11

C P Millar
2
16
13

M P O'Connor
1
20
5

Harry Sexton
1
2
50

Peter Carberry
0
11
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Sligo

Horse
Wins
Runs
I Am Shadow (IRE)
1
1
Angelsworknovrtime (IRE)
0
5
Sheemore (IRE)
0
1
Ruby Jules (GB)
0
1
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