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Sligo Plumb Centre Mares Maiden Hurdle

Sligo · 17:07 · Wednesday, 19 August 2026 · 2m1f161y · Good

🤖 AI race preview

Cotswold Blue leads the pace appeal with consistent form in recent 2m1f contests on good ground, having secured a clear win at Wexford last month and showing strong staying ability in a straight finish, while maintaining a competitive draw and a solid 161lb weight — a key factor given his recent run in third behind a clear leader at Tramore. He stands out as the most credible contender, with a strong record in bumpers, a half-sister to hurdles winners, and a clear progression from mid-pack to front-running positions, supported by a 161lb weight and a 14-day form record of 11 wins from 26 runs. The main danger comes from Searcog, who finished second in a Downpatrick maiden on good ground and showed improvement in a 2m2f contest, while Belladaball, despite a fall at Cork, remains a potential threat with a 108 RPR and a 161lb weight, though his early weakening in recent runs raises concerns. Moonwing and Nelliestar are each-way players at the forecast price, with Moonwing’s poor recent performances and Nelliestar’s lack of hurdle success limiting their upside.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Belladaball (IRE) Keith Donoghue4.33
2Cotswold Blue (FR) Mr P W Mullins1.62
3Searcog (IRE) E Walsh4.33
4Carleys Lilly (IRE) Daniel King8.00
5Jolly dOlivate (FR) Shane OCallaghan201
6Granny For Sport (IRE) Danny Gilligan34

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Cotswold Blue
🥈Searcog
🥉Belladaball

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