5:30 Sligo Tips

Finished second last time out over a mile at Killarney on good ground. Prior to that won a 12 furlong claimer at Tramore. Is now returned to a more favourable distance. Looks in good enough form to figure prominently in this race.

AVEC GRAND PLAISIR has been placed in one race from four starts third over 1m at Cork on his latest outing in June upped in trip to 1m 2f should suit and could well be able to win this race

A talent play here, coupled with a drop in class of opposition for a previous winner in France, looks a good spot to pick off a double-digit winner. Going with Dark Summit. I like Chris Hayes retaining the ride here. He was in what was an improved showing when middle of the pack at Galway last time out.

Second the last twice. Last three times this jockey has been on board, the filly has finished second. Should go close once again.

Another tricky claiming race and the dart has landed upon D Hogan's runner Concert Party ridden by J Sheridan ..this horse did win a couple of races for the Hannons in the UK but they've not found the key albeit it was better last time and stumbled and didn't quite get the break when needed.. could have got closer to me...small ew

Glittering Gem has plenty of scope for improvement. Dermot Weld's Frankel filly was making her belated seasonal debut when third at Killarney last month and, with that pipe-opener under her belt and Sam Coen taking 5lb off, she gets the nod.

This horse has been completely dismissed due to two lesser runs at Dundalk and Tramore recently. However, his sole career victory on the Flat came right here at Sligo. He possesses a verified affinity for this unique, undulating track configuration. While his recent outings look poor, he reached the frame in competitive handicaps in May and June. His 4th-of-17 finish at Fairyhouse under a 5 lb claim proves his baseline cruising speed is fully intact when given a clean, tracking run.