The going at Sligo remains soft, heavy in places (after 8mm of rain since declaration time). There is a risk of showers today.

There are seven races on the Flat card and the first is off at 2.20pm. Oiche Mhaith Boy goes for his hat-trick in the extended mile and a half handicap at 4.40pm.

Kieren Fallon, who won on him in Limerick, has been booked for the ride again.

Kieran Purcell 's four-year-old gelding has been in terrific form since February, in clocking up three wins and two runner-up finishes, between the flat and hurdling.

There has been an early market move for Bainne who is 5/1 from 13/2 in the Durkin Bros. Electrical Gurteen Handicap at 3.30pm. She is a former course winner.