Sligo Smart Stats | Wednesday 20th Aug 2025
Our Smart Stats page contains a host of vital pointers for punters for every UK and Irish race meeting. Here, you can view an at-a-glance snapshot of the key pointers for punters including Hot and Cold tables and Course Tables for Jockeys and Trainers plus information on horses including beaten favourites, runners wearing headgear, horses that have won in the last seven days, horses dropping in class and those that have won off a higher handicap mark in the past.
Smart Stats last updated on: Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 15:42
Hot Jockeys (21/7/2025 - 20/08/2025)
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr F R Buckley | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +3.30 |
| 2 | Mr A P Ryan | 4 | 12 | 33.3% | +4.87 |
| 3 | Shane FitzGerald | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +14.83 |
| 4 | Mr D McGill | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -4.00 |
| 5 | A P Kelly | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | +16.00 |
| 6 | E Walsh | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr D Doyle | 64 |
| 2 | C Monaghan | 59 |
| 3 | Gary Noonan | 41 |
| 4 | J Smith | 29 |
| 5 | Cian Quirke | 25 |
Hot Trainers (21/7/2025 - 20/08/2025)
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donncha Duggan | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +5.50 |
| 2 | G Keane | 5 | 17 | 29.4% | -1.00 |
| 3 | P Roche | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +18.00 |
| 4 | J P Broderick | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.00 |
| 5 | A McNamara | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | +10.00 |
| 6 | A Murray | 6 | 34 | 17.6% | -8.00 |
| 7 | A Sexton | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 8 | J C McConnell | 9 | 58 | 15.5% | +0.30 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John G Carr | 45 |
| 2 | E McCarthy | 42 |
| 3 | E Seymour | 27 |
| 4 | L Lennon | 28 |
| 5 | M J Smith | 32 |
Top Sligo Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keith Donoghue | 7 | 32 | 21.9% | -5.17 |
| 2 | Mr H C Swan | 5 | 14 | 35.7% | +9.25 |
| 3 | Jack Kennedy | 5 | 27 | 18.5% | -5.94 |
| 4 | Sean Flanagan | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | -7.25 |
| 5 | D King | 4 | 27 | 14.8% | -4.17 |
| 6 | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4 | 62 | 6.5% | -26.75 |
| 7 | J Smith | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +10.75 |
| 8 | Liam Quinlan | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -6.25 |
| 9 | Kieren Buckley | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -2.12 |
| 10 | Shane FitzGerald | 3 | 28 | 10.7% | -12.25 |
| 11 | Danny Mullins | 3 | 40 | 7.5% | -28.09 |
| 12 | J J Slevin | 3 | 52 | 5.8% | -23.00 |
| 13 | Mr J H Williamson | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | -0.50 |
| 14 | Mr J L Gleeson | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +10.00 |
| 15 | K Callaghan | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -3.25 |
| 16 | C Stone-Walsh | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -4.30 |
| 17 | A M King | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -1.00 |
| 18 | Sam Ewing | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -2.60 |
| 19 | Cian Quirke | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -1.00 |
| 20 | James O'Sullivan | 2 | 31 | 6.5% | -12.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Stone-Walsh | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +1.70 |
| 2 | Kieren Buckley | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +4.00 |
| 3 | D King | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -4.17 |
| 4 | Mr J H Williamson | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +0.50 |
| 5 | Liam Quinlan | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.50 |
| 6 | E Staples | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.50 |
| 7 | A Harvey | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +12.00 |
| 8 | Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 9 | Gary Noonan | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -0.50 |
Top Sligo Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Elliott | 19 | 102 | 18.6% | +7.37 |
| 2 | J P Ryan | 14 | 132 | 10.6% | -6.50 |
| 3 | G P Cromwell | 10 | 58 | 17.2% | -1.00 |
| 4 | M M McNiff | 8 | 88 | 9.1% | +10.00 |
| 5 | C Collins | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | -3.00 |
| 6 | L P Cusack | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | +17.33 |
| 7 | N Lee | 5 | 44 | 11.4% | -2.00 |
| 8 | N C Kelly | 4 | 31 | 12.9% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Peter Fahey | 4 | 35 | 11.4% | -4.00 |
| 10 | J C McConnell | 4 | 43 | 9.3% | -4.00 |
| 11 | M J Smith | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -1.00 |
| 12 | R O'Sullivan | 3 | 31 | 9.7% | +4.00 |
| 13 | Donncha Duggan | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | +7.00 |
| 14 | E McNamara | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +11.50 |
| 15 | P Roche | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | +3.50 |
| 16 | A Slattery | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -3.00 |
| 17 | Ciaran Murphy | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | +4.00 |
| 18 | P Kiely | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 19 | Gary McGill | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -1.00 |
| 20 | A Sexton | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +8.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M M McNiff | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 2 | A Murray | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | +9.00 |
| 3 | G P Cromwell | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -0.30 |
| 4 | G Elliott | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +0.50 |
| 5 | J P Ryan | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | -1.00 |
| 6 | E McNamara | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +1.50 |
| 7 | P Kiely | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 8 | C Collins | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -4.50 |
| 9 | N Lee | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -6.50 |
Beaten Favourites Last Time Out
Runners at today’s meeting that were beaten favourite (inc joint and co-favourite) last time out.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Cruiser | 6:38 | Ciaran Murphy | A Harvey |
| The Little Yank | 7:38 | J P Ryan | H E Sexton |
| Not So Serious | 8:08 | A Slattery | Mr A P Ryan |
Won in Last Seven Days
Horses running at today’s meeting that have won in the last 7 days.
| Name | Days Since Win | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surviving Murmansk | 3 | 5:38 | J Barcoe | H E Sexton |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhead Runner | 5:05 | G P Cromwell | Keith Donoghue | Tongue Strap |
| Inver Bay | 5:05 | G Keane | E Finegan | Hood |
| Annalough | 5:38 | M M McNiff | A M King | Tongue Strap |
| Bowgate Street | 5:38 | M Flannery | Darragh O'Keeffe | Tongue Strap |
| Shing Shilla | 5:38 | A Sexton | Shane O'Callaghan | Hood |
| Tea It Is | 5:38 | D Hogan | D King | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Wild Mandate | 5:38 | M M McNiff | J J Slevin | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Annie Grey | 6:08 | N C Kelly | A Harvey | Tongue Strap |
| Cocovic | 6:08 | E McNamara | Sean Flanagan | Hood |
| Sydney Cruiser | 6:38 | Ciaran Murphy | A Harvey | Cheek Piece |
| Townscupsixtythree | 6:38 | A Sexton | H E Sexton | Hood 1st |
| Tropical Image | 6:38 | E McCarthy | Gary Noonan | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Ballykinlar | 7:08 | Donncha Duggan | E Staples | Tongue Strap |
| Moulane West | 7:08 | M M McNiff | D King | Tongue Strap |
| Ollie La Ba Ba | 7:08 | E McCarthy | Gary Noonan | Tongue Strap |
| Spring Meadow | 7:08 | E McNamara | Sean Flanagan | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Back The West | 7:38 | I Madden | Gavin Brouder | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Captain P | 7:38 | C Collins | E Staples | Cheek Piece 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Pachmena | 7:38 | M J Smith | J Smith | Hood 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Sphagnum | 7:38 | J P Broderick | D Maxwell | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Tango Theatre | 7:38 | J C McConnell | A Harvey | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| The Little Yank | 7:38 | J P Ryan | H E Sexton | Blinkers |
| Themanintheboots | 7:38 | G Elliott | F Brickley | Cheek Piece |
| Middlethird Marvel | 8:08 | N Lee | Mr D Doyle | Hood 1st |
| Urinmydreams | 8:08 | N Lee | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | Hood 1st |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballykinlar | 7:08 | Donncha Duggan | E Staples | 140 Miles |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Rank | Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grange Walk | 7:08 | J P Ryan | E Gleeson | £161,935.32 |
| 2 | The Little Yank | 7:38 | J P Ryan | Bitview Partnership | £153,554.35 |
| 3 | Macgiloney | 7:38 | D Hogan | Michael Moloney | £130,046.52 |
| 4 | Jerandme | 7:08 | E & P Harty | J C Harley | £83,805.42 |
| 5 | Pachmena | 7:38 | M J Smith | Michael Meegan | £77,996.25 |
| 6 | Influential Lady | 6:38 | J Barcoe | Ms Yvonne Hennessy | £77,076.58 |
| 7 | Moonovercloon | 7:08 | M J Smith | S Gillen & Midlands Partnership | £65,940.21 |
| 8 | Sphagnum | 7:38 | J P Broderick | Peat Moss Syndicate | £58,351.58 |
| 9 | Golden Temple | 7:08 | N Meade | Spice Of Life Partnership | £49,097.67 |
| 10 | Sign From Above | 7:08 | Peter Fahey | Ms Bernadette Leigh | £36,333.15 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerandme | 7:08 | Kieren Buckley | N Meade > E & P Harty |
| Pachmena | 7:38 | J Smith | G Cromwell > M J Smith |
Weighted to Win
Horses that have won a handicap off a higher official rating than today in the last two years.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Prev OR > OR Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influential Lady | 6:38 | J Barcoe | K Callaghan | 105 > 94 |
| Ballyglass Beauty | 7:38 | L P Cusack | Charlie O'Dwyer | 104 > 101 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 294 | 21.4% |
