16:55 Sligo tips
Handicap Hurdle3m1½fgty12 runners
What we lean towardspreferred
Strong Contender is our pick, though Ilbdare is not far behind. It edges it on its record over this course and ground.
Handicap Hurdle over 3m1½f on gty going. Strong Contender heads our ratings. We have enough recent form to rate all 12 declared.
How we rate the field
2
Ilbdare
Phillip Enright / Mark Michael McNiff
11/2
- Its price has drifted across its last 5, averaging 27% out, though the drift has been easing each run.
- Has won 2 of 6 here on course.
- Quick turnaround at 25 days against its usual 54.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)