UK Horse Racing Tips: Sligo

RAILWAYVIEW LADY debuts over hurdles on only her second start for Gavin Cromwell and will likely know her job. A Navan maiden winner over 1m2f on the Flat, she wouldn't want the ground too soft but has form on yielding. Ronnies Rascal would prefer quicker going, although she does have recent placed form in maiden hurdles and cannot be ruled out, while Baby Pearl finished ahead of Casheldale Lass (third) when runner-up at Wexford in August and is taken to confirm superiority.
Prediction : 1st Railwayview Lady 2nd Ronnies Rascal 3rd Baby Pearl

PUPPET MASTER won the Lingfield Derby Trial for Aidan O'Brien in 2025 and has subsequently shown ability both over hurdles and on the Flat for new connections. He defeated a subsequent winner to score over hurdles at Kilbeggan in August, and the son of Camelot finished a respectable third in the Amateur Riders Derby back on the level at the Currgah earlier this week. Friary Road reverts to hurdling with a shout on his best form, while Combs and Speisialta are not out of this either.
Prediction : 1st Puppet Master 2nd Friary Road 3rd Combs

A faller over fences on her last couple of starts, KATE KNOWS BEST could well bounce back reverting to the smaller obstacles. John Ryan's mare landed a maiden hurdle over C&D last season and, having faced a couple of tougher tasks in handicap hurdles subsequently, she looks on a tempting mark in this lower grade. Veteran Bella Union warrants plenty of respect, while Pralognan is capable at this level and is now tried in first-time blinkers. You Lift Me Up and Tropical Twist are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Kate Knows Best 2nd Bella Union 3rd Pralognan

A chance is taken with the unexposed THE FLYING RAMBLER, who debuts in handicaps. The selection has been well held on his starts to date, but showed some improvement at Roscommon last month and might cope better with today's easy ground than his rivals. Andyourbirdcansing is a three-time course winner who scored over fences last month - she is clearly in top form but wouldn't want the ground to become testing to be seen at her best. Bowgate Street is an in-form course-and-distance winner who does handle soft ground, while veteran Finnians Row is a useful chaser who won over fences in June, but hasn't run over hurdles since August 2022.
Prediction : 1st The Flying Rambler 2nd Andyourbirdcansing 3rd Bowgate Street

HIGH KICK KEV can win on his seasonal reappearance if he adds to past efforts. By a good sire in Maxios and related to the 88 rated Port And Brandy, the selection showed promise in point-to-points including victory at Tallow last February prior to scoring in a Clonmel bumper in April. That form is nothing special but he stays well and will appreciate today's softening ground. The race-fit Gunnery Sergeant has form on soft ground but although he receives 8lb from the selection, he remains a nine-race maiden. La Muleta has shown nice ability on better ground recently but soft ground could be a concern.
Prediction : 1st High Kick Kev 2nd Gunnery Sergeant 3rd La Muleta

DIADUIT BUACHAILL was last seen finishing fourth at Down Royal in April but, being a five-year-old, it is hoped he can progress further and deliver more this season. The selection's form prior to his last run was ordinary and having attracted strong market support that day, he failed to land a blow. He appears to be his yard's first string here, though, and he might appreciate the softer ground conditions. Veteran stablemate Full Noise was always in the rear on his latest start, but had been running well over fences previously. C&D winner Larkins Lane has useful recent form but might prefer better ground, while Magic Hands Noel showed some promise on her recent handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Diaduit Buachaill 2nd Full Noise 3rd Larkins Lane

Experienced chaser UNION STATION might be able to gain an overdue first career success. Although undoubtedly frustrating to follow, the selection has shown some of his best form over staying distances and will have conditions to suit on this seasonal return. Its Time For A Run won a Downpatrick bumper in July and posted a creditable second over hurdles at Fairyhouse recently but although respected, softening ground is a slight concern. Colossal Impact has recorded a couple of respectable efforts in bumpers so far and is interesting stepped up markedly in trip on his hurdling bow.
Prediction : 1st Union Station 2nd Its Time For A Run 3rd Colossal Impact

Veteran JOES TURN reverts to hurdling after scoring in determined fashion over fences at Killarney earlier this month. The son of Jet Away won't be perturbed by softening ground conditions and from only 1lb higher than for that recent chase victory, looks sure to go close. Mikey Cohen stays well and must enter the reckoning following a creditable second at Fairyhouse, while others to note include dual C&D winner Ilbedare and Strong Contender.
Prediction : 1st Joes Turn 2nd Mickey Cohen 3rd Ilbdare