Who won the 19:48 Sligo on 19 August 2026?
Strong Contender (IRE) won the 19:48 Sligo at SP 5.00. Ridden by Conor Smithers. Trained by Norman Lee.
19:48 Sligo
IrelandAdare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
3m1½f · Hurdle · Good · 11 runners · €8,400 · Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Result
AI top pick placed 2ndRace report
- 1stStrong Contender (IRE)Conor Smithers·Norman Lee4/1F·5.00SP
- 2ndLuck Between Us (IRE)AI top pick · 69.8Niall Moore·Donncha Duggan·beaten .75 lengths7/1·8.00SP
- 3rdCornmarket (IRE)Alan King·John J Cullen·beaten 1.5 lengths7/1·8.00SP
Race time
6m 33.01s
Race time recorded.
In-running (Strong Contender (IRE))
“Settled towards the back of the pack early - made progress to 4th 3 out and up into 3rd soon after - into 2nd approaching the last under pressure - finished strongly to get up in the final strides”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 7.00 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Dorans Law
Dorans Law shaped with plenty of promise on his last outing and arrives here with a fitness edge over the top-rated Ringdufferin, who holds a narrow pound advantage on ratings but may not be at peak sharpness, making conditions all the more relevant. The going at Sligo suits Dorans Law well and his proven ability on similar ground is a meaningful factor over this extended trip in a competitive twelve-runner field. Mr Dibbs and Cornmarket also merit respect and could make their presence felt if either improves on recent efforts, so the race is not without its dangers. On balance, though, the fitness and conditions edge tilts the argument in favour of Dorans Law.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Luck Between Us
Niall Moore(2) · Donncha Duggan · 6yo
Top-rated of 11
score 69.8 · +4.0 clear of next best (65.8)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight85very strong34d since last run (fresh)
- Trainer20% weight83small sample (n=3)Donncha Duggan: 1/3 winners last 14d (33%) — too few recent runs to judge the yard
- Ratings50% weight72strongOR 108 — above field median
- Form20% weight44below averageLast 6: 3-6-0-7-1
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | J: Conor Smithers(4) · T: Norman Lee · draw 0 5yo · M · g | 00781 | 88 | 64.1 | 4/1F·5.00 SP |
| 2 | 2 | J: Niall Moore(2) · T: Donncha Duggan · draw 0 6yo · G · b | 36071 | 108 | 69.8 | 7/1·8.00 SP |
| 3 | 4 | J: Alan King(4) · T: John J Cullen · draw 0 7yo · G · bbFT B | F8205 | 104 | 47.0 | 7/1·8.00 SP |
| 4 | 5 | J: Eoghan Finegan(2) · T: Cian Collins · draw 0 5yo · G · b | 50552 | 103 | 49.7 | 10/1·11.00 SP |
| 5 | 8 | J: Michael Kenneally · T: S Curling · draw 0 6yo · M · bt | F0115 | 100 | 54.7 | 15/2·8.50 SP |
| 6 | 7 | J: Eoin Staples(2) · T: Gavin Cromwell · draw 0 7yo · G · bb | 60P18 | 102 | 65.8 | 11/2·6.50 SP |
| 7 | 11 | J: John Aherne(4) · T: John Patrick Ryan · draw 0 11yo · G · bb | PPP33 | 92 | 44.9 | 20/1·21.00 SP |
| 8 | 6 | J: Thomas O'Connor(4) · T: Mark Michael McNiff · draw 0 6yo · G · bt | 82901 | 102 | 49.6 | 8/1·9.00 SP |
| 9 | 9 | J: Shane Fitzsimons(4) · T: John C McConnell · draw 0 11yo · M · btv | 77582 | 94 | 51.4 | 17/2·9.50 SP |
| 10 | 1 | J: Calum Hogan(2) · T: A L T Moore · draw 0 8yo · G · bp | 04826 | 109 | 61.9 | 16/1·17.00 SP |
| F | 3 | J: Kevin Healy(4) · T: P J Rothwell · draw 0 8yo · G · btp | 65725 | 105 | 53.3 | 11/1·12.00 SP |
| — | — | J: Patrick M O'Brien · T: Dermot A McLoughlin · draw 0 6yo · M · bt | P5P03 | 93 | 49.3 | — |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 19:48 Sligo?
No — the AI top pick (Luck Between Us) finished 2.
What were the placings in the 19:48 Sligo?
Top finishers: 1. Strong Contender (IRE) (5.00), 2. Luck Between Us (IRE) (8.00), 3. Cornmarket (IRE) (8.00).
What was the winning time for the 19:48 Sligo?
The winning time was 6m 33.01s.
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