The Gradual Slope
(Ireland)About
The Gradual Slope, a seven-year-old gelding from Ireland, is trained by S O’Brien in Cork. Sired by Shantou and out of Caltras Theatre, he has won three races. His most notable victory came on January 24, 2023, at Down Royal. Ridden by C M Quirke, he won the $8261.00 Franciscan Well Rated Novice Hurdle, beating Marelly. Betting on The Gradual Slope has been consistently profitable, yielding a 16 percent return on investment for those who have backed him throughout his career.