Sligo Race 7 - Lake Isle Of Innisfree Flat Race
SEVEN TOWERS (10) sets the bar after a close 3rd at Kilbeggan over 3319m, beaten 3.05L, and a 3rd at Fairyhouse over 3218m earlier in the season. IN A SONNET (8) resumes after a debut 4th at Navan over 3218m on heavy and can progress. BRAVEWAVE (2) brings recent form with a 3rd at Bellewstown over 3447m, 7.25L off the winner. SOME SEE STARS (11) has the Fairyhouse 2nd over 3218m on New Year’s Day and is in the mix despite two softer runs since.
Jockey: Mr T J Stafford
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by R K Watson, ridden by Mr T J Stafford. Carries 76.5kg from barrier 0. Irish-bred by Maxios out of Seven Even. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off a 24-day break after a solid 3rd at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 7.25L on YD(GD/YD PL) at $29 with 75.5kg. Earlier finished 7th at Thurles over 3249m on 5 Feb on soft, beaten 39.25L at $17 with 76.5kg. Carries 76.5kg again for E Mullins with Mr J L Gleeson up, and steps up 124m. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3447m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Mr R W Barron
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by Maurice Ahern, with Mr R W Barron to ride. Carries 76.5kg and draws barrier 0, representing Cork. Irish-bred by Vita Venturi out of For Gortnatona. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Miss G Benson
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Second-up after 68 days. Last start 5th of 8 at Thurles over 3346m on 5 Mar, beaten 44.8L on soft with 76.5kg at $41 behind Bon Bon Fizz. Five-year-old gelding for P Flood with Miss G Benson up again. Can improve.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3346m | SOFT | G Benson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ms H E Mccormick
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Back in trip by 352m and rises 7kg. Last start 8th of 8 at Clonmel over 3219m on 26 Mar on soft, beaten 98.99L at $251 with 69.5kg behind Tadhg's Rock. Only start to date and still learning the game. Needs to lift but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 3219m | SOFT | H E Mccormick | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 98.99L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by M M Mcniff at Sligo with Mr J C Barry up. Carries 76.5kg and wears a Tongue Tie. Irish-bred by Vadamos out of Revaader. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr C J Shine
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 233 days. Last start 7th of 10 at Listowel over 3218m on 21 Sep, beaten 15.05L on soft, with 76.5kg at $29 behind Casterly Rock. Six-year-old gelding for J Fahey; Mr C J Shine rides at 76.5kg. Can improve.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.05L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 93 days. Debuted at Navan over 3218m on 8 Feb, 4th of 7 on heavy, beaten 43.75L by Luidgi Du Luy at $2.20 with 76.5kg. Five-year-old gelding for W P Mullins with Mr P W Mullins to ride again and up 353m in trip. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.75L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off an 11-day turnaround from Punchestown, where he finished 21st of 21 over 3786m on 1 May on yielding, beaten 139.3L at $126 with 69.5kg. Prior run 14th of 15 at Down Royal over 3468m on 26 Dec on good, beaten 110.85L at $15 with 76.5kg. Now a 5yo gelding for P A Fahy, with Mr O Mcgill up and 76.5kg. Needs sharp improvement but can find a little more with fitness.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/21 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4-7yo | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | YIELDING | C Mullins | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 139.3L | $126.00 |
| 14/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Darragh Allen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 110.85L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Placed 3rd at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 3.05L by Kershaw, with 76.5kg at $11 on yielding (good to yielding). Earlier 3rd at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 1 Jan, 2.5L off With Nolimit at $4 on soft. One poor run in between at Thurles on soft when 6th of 8 at $5. Consistent enough this prep and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 3/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.05L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3346m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 105.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Miss H Ross
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Second two starts back at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 1 Jan, beaten 1.25L by With Nolimit at $17 with 76.5kg on soft. Since then 6th of 7 at Fairyhouse on 3 Feb and last start 7th of 8 at Wexford on 17 Mar, both on soft, beaten 67.5L and 109.3L at $10 and $23. Six-year-old gelding for A L T Moore with Miss H Ross up; carries 76.5kg. Needs to recapture that New Year run but can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | H Ross | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 109.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | H Ross | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | H Ross | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $17.00 |
| 8/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | H Ross | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/14 | 31/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Pat Taaffe | 71.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 51L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by J R Finn at Tipperary. Carries 73.5kg under Mr H C Swan from barrier 0. By Raven's Pass out of Cinnilla. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr C K Whyte
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up after debuting 14th of 14 at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 94.05L at $151 on yielding (good to firm) with 66kg. Rises 7kg to 73kg and adds a Hood; distance stretches by 252m. Six-year-old gelding for P J Gilligan with Mr C K Whyte up; can improve with experience.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | O T Gilligan | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 94.05L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Mr L P Barnett
Weight: 73kgs
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Five-year-old mare trained by M Magnussen, with Mr L P Barnett up from barrier 0. Carries 73kg and adds cheek pieces. Irish-bred by Court Cave out of Mary From Murroe. Can improve with the gear change.
Jockey: Mr T A Halford
Weight: 73kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by J Neilan at Galway. Carries 73kg with Mr T A Halford up. Irish-bred by Wings Of Eagles out of According To Mo. Can feature with the right run.