Our Sligo racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 12th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:27 and runs through to 20:28, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Ladiam boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Mr P W Mullins has been in fine form here with 21 wins from 46 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 40.56% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Sligo
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Sligo over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 10 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
17:27 – Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a maiden hurdle with a few plausible angles but not an especially deep race. Hey Now and Lilac Lady bring the most convincing published hurdle form, with the latter just edging the ratings and already looking exposed only in the sense that she has been knocking loudly on the door. Casual Water is entitled to come on plenty from a perfectly fair debut, while Game Point is the interesting unknown among the four-year-olds and clearly respected in the market. Gordon Elliott’s First Ascent could also leave that sole pulled-up effort behind, but he does come with a bit more risk attached. In truth, this looks likely to be decided by who improves most from previous runs rather than a rock-solid established standard, which makes it a slightly tricky opener.
Top Selections
1. Lilac Lady – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan King | Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff | Form: 6353- | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 100
Lilac Lady sets the standard on what we know. A mark of 117 is the best in the field and that Topspeed figure of 100 also stands out in a race where several of these still have plenty to prove. Her form figures suggest consistency rather than brilliance, but that is no bad thing in a maiden of this type, and she looks the one most likely to run her race again. There is always a danger with these battle-hardened maidens that something less exposed can go by them, yet at 4/1 with Bet365 she still makes plenty of appeal because she has the strongest body of hurdle form on show. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Casual Water – 11/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Anna McGuinness | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 5- | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 55
You do not need to be wildly imaginative to see why Casual Water is on the shortlist. She shaped with definite promise when fifth on her only start over hurdles and now comes from the Willie Mullins yard, which is never a stable to ignore in an ordinary maiden. The bare rating does not tell you much and certainly does not reflect where she could end up after just one completed run in this sphere. In a 16-runner race, 11/2 with Paddy Power offers enough for an each-way play because there is every chance she steps forward significantly from that debut and travels like a mare with more to give. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lilac Lady is the win bet because she brings the clearest and strongest hurdle form into the race. Casual Water is the each-way option in a big field, with natural improvement likely after just one start and a top yard behind her. Hey Now is the obvious danger on his 115 rating, while Game Point is the lurking unknown if ready to roll first time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Gamble | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Antoine De Paris | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| William F Browne | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Casual Water | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Dahab | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Denham Rock | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| First Ascent | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hey Now | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Ludus Magnus | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Saint Peregrine | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Screaming Eagle | 40/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Strategic Move | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Finns First | 80/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Game Point | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Lilac Lady | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tawny Lea | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
17:58 – DecoClip Construction Company Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This revolves around a handful with solid enough maiden hurdle form and one of them has set a clear standard. Beir Bua brings the best rating in the field, a very reliable recent profile and the look of a mare who should be winning this sort of race sooner rather than later. Gordon Elliott’s Lumiere Du Large is the obvious threat on connections, though her hurdle form doesn’t quite match the market confidence, while Keilah and Circus Hill have bits and pieces of form that give them place claims in a race of this depth. Louie’s Folly is another interesting one getting weight as a 4yo, but she still has to prove she’s up to this level over hurdles. It’s not a vintage maiden, but it is a slightly tricky one underneath the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Beir Bua – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Quirke | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 24312- | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 111
Beir Bua has the most persuasive profile in the race and, unlike plenty of these, she arrives with proper substance to her form. That sequence of 24312- reads well in the context of a mares’ maiden, and a mark of 121 leaves her clear on official figures. She also brings the best Topspeed figure, which matters in a contest where a few of these may not find much under pressure. Cian Quirke knows how to keep one organised and this mare looks straightforward, battle-hardened and still progressive enough. At 13/8 she is no gift, but she is the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Circus Hill – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Philip Byrnes | Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff | Form: 624- | Rating: | Topspeed:
Circus Hill makes more each-way appeal than several shorter ones because she has at least shown she can be competitive in this sphere. Her 624- form is modest at first glance, but in a race where many are either exposed as limited or completely unproven, it gives her a fair platform. She gets in with 153lb and is open to more after only three starts over hurdles. Philip Byrnes is a capable booking and the stable also runs Keilah, but Circus Hill looks the more interesting price play at 11/1. She doesn’t need to improve dramatically to hit the frame and could easily outrun those odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Beir Bua is the clear win bet because she has the best figures, the strongest recent form and looks the most dependable mare in the line-up. For an each-way punt, Circus Hill appeals at double-figure odds in a race where there isn’t much depth beyond the principals. Lumiere Du Large is the obvious danger on stable power, while Keilah has enough form to get involved if building on her latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beir Bua | 13/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Brosna Queen | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Cola Blaze | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Keilah | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Lumiere Du Large | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Oriole | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Chisel Hill | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Circus Hill | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Colugo | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Crystabel | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Leva Deva | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Shegotrhythmtspare | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullyegan Jet | 100/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Urinmydreams | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dont Break My Word | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Annalough | 25/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:28 – Rosses Point Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Sligo handicap in that it looks competitive at first glance, but the market has probably already steered us towards the right part of it. Centaq and Bowgate Street arrive with the most persuasive recent bits of handicap hurdle form, while Classy Cc and Sidiriya also make some appeal in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Jr Mahon is interesting as a 4yo carrying plenty of weight, but he has looked a little expensive to follow, while Lakefield Flyer has ability but comes with risks after that latest fall. In a field of 18, track position and clean jumping will matter, but this doesn’t look an especially deep contest for the grade and a few of these are much more solid than the rest.
Top Selections
1. Centaq – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: P J O’Hanlon | Trainer: Dermot A McLoughlin | Form: 290O2- | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 89
Centaq looks the percentage call. He signed off with a runner-up effort from this mark of 99 and that gives him a very solid platform in a race where several of the principals are either creeping up the weights or arrive with untidy profiles. He’s nicely treated at the weights, has fewer miles on the clock than some of these, and his recent form suggests he’s coming to the boil rather than going the other way. P J O’Hanlon knows how to deliver one late in these rough-and-tumble handicaps and 4/1 is fair rather than fancy. He has the look of one who should be bang there if jumping cleanly. Bet type tag: win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Sidiriya – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 08306- | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 95
Sidiriya is the each-way angle at the prices. He’s not the most straightforward, but he’s dropped to a tempting racing weight of 145 and his figures don’t tell the whole story, because he has been competing in better races than this and is now in a contest lacking depth beyond the obvious few. A topspeed of 95 says he retains enough ability, and if Rothwell has him fit enough after the break he could easily outrun 9/1 in a race paying five places. He isn’t bombproof, but that’s exactly why the each-way terms appeal. In a big field around Sligo, he makes plenty of place appeal with a bit more besides. Bet type tag: solid each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Centaq is the sensible win bet given his latest second and workable mark. For an each-way alternative, Sidiriya makes more appeal than most at 9/1 with five places on offer, especially in a race full of unreliable types. Bowgate Street is the obvious danger on the back of his consistency, while Classy Cc also has claims if building on last season’s better efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakefield Flyer | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Classy Cc | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Kentucky Bluebird | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Moulane West | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Sacramental | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Moon Boy | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Bowgate Street | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Centaq | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bruno From Mars | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Avel | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Road To The Sea | 40/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Josee | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Bangor Lady | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gold Gatewood | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Sidiriya | 9/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Redcliff Glen | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jr Mahon | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Moulane West |
18:58 – Enda McGoldrick, Plant & Agri Hire Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep maiden on paper and, bluntly, it revolves around Speculateur. Gordon Elliott’s gelding has been knocking on the door in stronger company, his sequence of placed efforts setting a clear standard in a race where plenty arrive with little or no solid hurdles form. Red Or White is the obvious alternative on ratings among those with experience and should be suited by this sort of trip, while Tradonthebay has shown enough to suggest he can be competitive for minor money. The rest are largely unknown quantities or outsiders who need to step forward sharply. Unless something unexposed takes a big leap, this looks more straightforward than tricky, with the favourite hard to get away from.
Top Selections
1. Speculateur – 2/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 23333- | Rating: 134 | Topspeed: 108
He has the profile of a maiden hurdle winner waiting to happen. Those five runs culminating in a string of thirds set a level that simply towers over this field, and a mark of 134 tells its own story in a race where most of these are either far lower rated or not rated at all. Jack Kennedy is a notable booking and Elliott doesn’t need many excuses to mop up this sort of contest. At 2/9 you’re not getting rich, but it is very hard to make a serious case against him if he runs to the same level again over this 2m4f. He holds strong claims and is the clear one to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Red Or White – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 72644- | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 87
If you want an each-way angle against the odds-on favourite, Red Or White makes most appeal. He’s exposed enough to know where he stands, but that isn’t a bad thing in a race full of guesswork, and his mark of 109 gives him a definite edge over most of these for the places. The recent form figures don’t scream winner, yet they do suggest a horse who keeps turning up and running to a fair level. This test should suit and Daniel King can ride him positively if needed. Available at 15/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt to chase home the jolly. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Speculateur is the win play and the one horse in the race with properly solid maiden hurdle form. For those wanting a bit more value, Red Or White is the each-way option in a 10-runner field with three places on offer. Tradonthebay looks the main danger to that place angle if building on his existing efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Boycott | 33/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloonbonniffe | 50/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Or White | 15/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Speculateur | 2/9 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/6 | 2/9 (Bet365) |
| The Great Deceiver | 20/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Tradonthebay | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Hardlee Trouble | 28/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Idaho Expresso | 25/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Leva Thomasina | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Speculateur |
19:28 – Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Sligo handicap hurdle in that it looks competitive at first glance, but there are a few who make a lot more appeal than others. Button Rock heads the market for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy, which is no surprise in a race where plenty arrive with patchy profiles, while Mother Ship, Jumble Light and Ilbdare are among the more obvious dangers. Dunany Point has bits of form that give him a squeak, and Love Like This is handicapped to be interesting if building on a recent fourth, but this doesn’t look an especially deep contest for the grade. In a big field over 2m4f on decent ground, a clean round and a workable mark should count for plenty, and that brings the more reliable recent types firmly into focus.
Top Selections
1. Button Rock – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 78050- | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 72
He is hardly arriving here on a sexy sequence, but this is exactly the sort of handicap where the Elliott-Kennedy combination tends to get very dangerous. Button Rock is only six, has slipped to a mark of 103 and is meeting plenty of exposed or out-of-form rivals. The bare form figures do not leap off the page, yet he has been keeping better company than several of these and this looks a much more realistic assignment. In a race lacking solid recent winners, his yard strength and the booking of Kennedy make him hard to oppose. At 3/1 he is no giveaway, but he still makes the most sense as the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jumble Light – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: | Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff | Form: 5744P- | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 79
Jumble Light looks the value angle if you are playing each-way in a race with five places on offer. The final pulled-up effort is an obvious blot, but his earlier runs last season included a couple of respectable fourths and he has enough ability to be competitive off 105. This is not a race stuffed with progressive lurkers, so a horse with a bit of consistency in the book is worth a second look. The absence of a jockey name in the current data is not ideal, but purely on the handicap mark and the shape of the race, 15/2 is fair enough. He does not need to improve much to hit the frame and could easily do better than that. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Button Rock is the straightforward win play, mainly because he has the strongest connections and looks well enough treated in a weakish handicap. For an each-way punt, Jumble Light appeals more than most at the prices with five places to aim at. Mother Ship and Ilbdare are the obvious dangers, while Love Like This is one to note if the market wakes up to him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas O Maille | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ilbdare | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladiam | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Ladys Choice | 33/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Dunany Point | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Friar Hogan | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Button Rock | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Mother Ship | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| The Eggler | 9/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Island McCoo | 16/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lariat | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunrise Strider | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Like This | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Crossing | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Road To The Weir | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Golden Order | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Doyen Wolf | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jumble Light | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Listentomewillya | 25/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:58 – Solar Generation Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a weak end-of-card affair, with several arriving on the back of solid spring form and a few lurking on dangerous marks. Ballyglass Beauty, Gerrys Wish and The Miracle Man dominate the market for obvious reasons, all bringing recent placed efforts and profiles that fit a race of this nature. Evans Secret is another with momentum after getting his head in front, while Earl Neigh has bits of form that make him interesting if this turns into a test of stamina rather than speed. The key to it may simply be who settles best and keeps finding from the last, because over this trip at Sligo exposed stayers can quickly come under pressure. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Gerrys Wish – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 63822- | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 89
He makes plenty of appeal as a lightly raced 5yo in a field full of older, more exposed stayers. Those two runner-up efforts before the break suggest he was knocking loudly on the door, and a mark of 111 still looks workable if he progresses again for this longer trip. Jack Kennedy is an eye-catching booking in a race where plenty will be ridden patiently, and Gerrys Wish has the look of one who should travel and find. At 4/1 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he is the one with the strongest upside and looks the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Earl Neigh – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Philip Donovan | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: /5/36- | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 94
Earl Neigh is the sort who could easily outrun his price in a race where several of the principals are fully exposed. He has not had many goes over hurdles, but there was enough in those final two starts of last season to suggest he can be competitive from 109, and his topspeed figure stacks up surprisingly well in this line-up. This trip could bring out a bit more too, especially on decent ground if he can find a rhythm early. At 8/1 he looks a sensible each-way punt in a 12-runner race with four places on offer, and he is one of the more interesting alternatives to the obvious trio. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gerrys Wish is the win play, as he looks the progressive one in a race full of familiar handicap types. Earl Neigh appeals as the each-way angle at a fairer price, with enough upside to hit the frame and possibly better. Ballyglass Beauty and The Miracle Man are obvious dangers, while Evans Secret also has to be respected after that latest success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeriko De Baune | 12/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jumping Susie | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Earl Neigh | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Portarlington | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| The Miracle Man | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Survivors Sister | 20/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Evans Secret | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mr Dibbs | 20/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballyglass Beauty | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Gerrys Wish | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Le Grand Vert | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Barrowline | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
20:28 – Lake Isle Of Innisfree INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a pretty useful bumper to close the card, with the market understandably centring on the proven trio of In A Sonnet, Seven Towers and Bravewave. Seven Towers brings the strongest body of form into it after three solid efforts, while Bravewave also has the benefit of experience and sets a fair standard on his return. In A Sonnet is the interesting one among the principals, though, having shaped with plenty of promise on debut for Willie Mullins and looking the type to come forward markedly. Behind them, Counting Coup appeals as the one who could outrun his price if ready first time, while Some See Stars has enough form to be competitive without looking obviously ahead of the assessor. It is a good race for the grade, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. In A Sonnet – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 4- | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
There was enough to like about In A Sonnet’s debut fourth to think she can take a sizeable step forward now. The bare form figure does not scream certainty, but this is a yard that often improves bumper horses dramatically from first to second start, and Patrick Mullins being booked is hardly a negative. She is clearly respected in the market at around 2/1, and that makes sense given the combination of stable, rider and untapped potential. In a race where the exposed geldings set a decent standard, she is the one with the most obvious scope to go past them. Bet: WIN
2. Counting Coup – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Mr R W Barron | Trainer: Maurice Andrew Ahern | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Counting Coup is the each-way play in a field where plenty of these are either exposed enough or completely in the dark. He lacks the obvious bumper form of the front three in the betting, but the price compensates and 13/2 makes some appeal in a 15-runner race with three places on offer. This six-year-old does not come from one of the powerhouse yards, so he may be slightly overlooked, and that can create opportunity in these ordinary-to-fair late-evening bumpers. If he is streetwise enough on debut and handles the track, he has the look of one who could hit the frame at rewarding odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
In A Sonnet is the win bet on likely improvement and the usual strength of the Mullins bumper team. For an each-way punt, Counting Coup makes more appeal than the obvious alternatives at the prices. Seven Towers and Bravewave are the main dangers on what they have already shown, with Seven Towers especially solid if you want the safer option.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravewave | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Counting Coup | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Doreys Forge | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Go On Ta | 125/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Go To The Moon | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Hurricane Leaf | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| In A Sonnet | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Jukebox Charlie | 80/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Seven Towers | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Some See Stars | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Blaze Of Honour | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Carrigeen Kirkia | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Wild Eagle | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
Sligo Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladiam | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Ilbdare | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Ballyglass Beauty | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
| Bowgate Street | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Moulane West | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 57.14% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 46 | 21 | 45.65% | 78.26% |
| Mr H C Swan | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 73.33% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
| John Shinnick | 12 | 3 | 25% | 66.67% |
| Philip Byrnes | 27 | 6 | 22.22% | 37.04% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sligo:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 143 | 58 | 40.56% | 65.73% |
| Donncha Duggan | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 53.85% |
| Cian Collins | 26 | 5 | 19.23% | 53.85% |
| Martin Brassil | 27 | 5 | 18.52% | 48.15% |
| Paul W Flynn | 84 | 14 | 16.67% | 46.43% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sligo racing tips for Tuesday 12th May 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Sligo today?
The first race at Sligo on Tuesday 12th May 2026 goes off at 17:27, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sligo today?
The going at Sligo is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).
How many races are at Sligo today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sligo today, running from 17:27 through to 20:28.
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