Sept Etoiles

The highlights came at two of Ireland's most respected tracks. Sept Etoiles opened its account at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day — 26 December 2025 — which is one of the most competitive days in the Irish racing calendar. Winning there, on that day, is no small thing. Then, just a few weeks ago on 4 April 2026, the horse won again at Fairyhouse, cementing the impression that this is not a horse that flukes its victories. Two wins at two different tracks, both with real occasions attached to them.

Behind Sept Etoiles is Gordon Elliott's yard in Longwood, Co Meath — one of the most formidable training operations in Ireland or Britain. Elliott's team has sent out 209 winners already this season, a figure that reflects an almost industrial level of excellence. Horses trained there tend to be placed carefully, brought along with purpose, and Sept Etoiles fits that pattern well. The fact that it raced just a day ago and is clearly being kept busy suggests the team sees a live, in-form horse worth pressing on with.

Recent form of 3-1-6-1 tells an interesting story: two wins sandwiched around a sixth-place finish, which on its own might raise an eyebrow, but in context looks like no more than a minor blip. This is a horse that finds the line when it matters. With a young career still unfolding and one of racing's sharpest trainers in its corner, Sept Etoiles looks very much like a horse with more to give.