Sligo Smart Stats | Friday 23rd Oct 2026
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: Friday 23 October 2026 at 08:48
Hot Jockeys (23/9/2026 - 23/10/2026)
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 R M McParland | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +11.00 |
| 2 | Philip Byrnes | 6 | 23 | 26.1% | +0.63 |
| 3 | Danny Mullins | 9 | 41 | 22.0% | +9.37 |
| 4 | Mr O McGill | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -2.00 |
| 5 | Ethan O'Sullivan | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 6 | Niall Moore | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +12.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gearoid Brouder | 68 |
| 2 | R P Geoghegan | 56 |
| 3 | Mr B J Walsh | 49 |
| 4 | J H Williamson | 33 |
Hot Trainers (23/9/2026 - 23/10/2026)
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 | A Murray | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +5.12 |
| 2 | S McParlan | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 3 | G Keane | 4 | 17 | 23.5% | -4.00 |
| 4 | W P Mullins | 15 | 81 | 18.5% | -5.27 |
| 5 | N Lee | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +3.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian O'Connor | 93 |
| 2 | M Fahey | 61 |
| 3 | P Cluskey | 55 |
| 4 | L P Cusack | 40 |
| 5 | M J Smith | 37 |
Top Sligo Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Gilligan | 10 | 42 | 23.8% | +5.00 |
| 2 | Keith Donoghue | 8 | 45 | 17.8% | -12.29 |
| 3 | Philip Byrnes | 7 | 30 | 23.3% | +15.50 |
| 4 | D King | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | +11.83 |
| 5 | Brian Hayes | 6 | 23 | 26.1% | +35.95 |
| 6 | Sean Flanagan | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | -3.25 |
| 7 | Eoin Staples | 4 | 12 | 33.3% | +17.50 |
| 8 | Alan King | 4 | 33 | 12.1% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Phillip Enright | 4 | 73 | 5.5% | -51.00 |
| 10 | Mr O McGill | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | -2.00 |
| 11 | Philip Donovan | 3 | 24 | 12.5% | +16.50 |
| 12 | Shane O'Callaghan | 3 | 25 | 12.0% | -1.00 |
| 13 | Danny Mullins | 3 | 43 | 7.0% | -30.09 |
| 14 | James Smith | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +7.83 |
| 15 | J H Williamson | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -1.50 |
| 16 | Ricky Doyle | 2 | 23 | 8.7% | -0.50 |
| 17 | Harry Sexton | 2 | 28 | 7.1% | -8.00 |
| 18 | Donagh Meyler | 2 | 33 | 6.1% | -2.00 |
| 19 | Mr B Lawless | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 20 | Miss Heather Heffernan | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Smithers | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +10.25 |
| 2 | Keith Donoghue | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +4.71 |
| 3 | D King | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +19.00 |
| 4 | James Smith | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | +8.83 |
| 5 | Shane O'Callaghan | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +8.00 |
| 6 | Mr O McGill | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Sean Flanagan | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.00 |
| 8 | Brian Hayes | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +1.00 |
| 9 | Conor Clarke | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +20.00 |
| 10 | Ricky Doyle | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +10.00 |
| 11 | Alan King | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -2.00 |
| 12 | Phillip Enright | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -12.00 |
| 13 | Harry Sexton | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -12.00 |
Top Sligo Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Elliott | 21 | 114 | 18.4% | +7.37 |
| 2 | W P Mullins | 17 | 60 | 28.3% | -6.11 |
| 3 | J P Ryan | 14 | 140 | 10.0% | +1.50 |
| 4 | G P Cromwell | 13 | 71 | 18.3% | -3.00 |
| 5 | M M McNiff | 8 | 113 | 7.1% | -10.00 |
| 6 | L P Cusack | 6 | 28 | 21.4% | +17.33 |
| 7 | J C McConnell | 6 | 53 | 11.3% | -4.00 |
| 8 | P W Flynn | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | -2.00 |
| 9 | N C Kelly | 5 | 35 | 14.3% | -1.00 |
| 10 | N Lee | 5 | 55 | 9.1% | -3.00 |
| 11 | P J Rothwell | 4 | 44 | 9.1% | +6.50 |
| 12 | A McNamara | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | -0.62 |
| 13 | M J Smith | 3 | 21 | 14.3% | +3.75 |
| 14 | Ciaran Murphy | 3 | 24 | 12.5% | +4.00 |
| 15 | M Brassil | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -2.00 |
| 16 | P A Fahy | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +1.00 |
| 17 | N Slevin | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | +6.00 |
| 18 | M Flannery | 2 | 27 | 7.4% | -3.00 |
| 19 | P G Fahey | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +5.00 |
| 20 | D Kinsella | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +16.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J P Ryan | 5 | 29 | 17.2% | +6.00 |
| 2 | G Elliott | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
| 3 | P J Rothwell | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | +7.50 |
| 4 | G P Cromwell | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | -2.00 |
| 5 | M M McNiff | 3 | 32 | 9.4% | -3.00 |
| 6 | A McNamara | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +4.88 |
| 7 | W P Mullins | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -1.90 |
| 8 | A J Black | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +14.00 |
| 9 | John F O'Neill | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +21.00 |
| 10 | A J Martin | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -2.00 |
| 11 | N Slevin | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +9.00 |
| 12 | P A Fahy | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +3.00 |
| 13 | M Flannery | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -2.00 |
| 14 | N C Kelly | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -0.50 |
| 15 | N Lee | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -6.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reponse Finale | 12:50 | G P Cromwell | Eoin Staples |
| Oh So Charming | 2:35 | P Cluskey | James Smith |
| Goin' | 3:45 | A J Martin | D King |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cala Gracioneta | 12:50 | M J Smith | James Smith | Hood |
| Ronnie's Rascal | 12:50 | W P Mullins | Brian Hayes | Tongue Strap |
| Combs | 1:25 | G Elliott | Danny Gilligan | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Friary Road | 1:25 | T M Walsh | J H Williamson | Tongue Strap |
| Puppet Master | 1:25 | Ciaran Murphy | Eoghan Finegan | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Speisialta | 1:25 | A J Black | Eoin Staples | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Beat The Devil | 2:00 | P Magee | Eoghan Finegan | Tongue Strap |
| Bella Union | 2:00 | J C McConnell | D Kidd | Cheek Piece |
| Pralognan | 2:00 | A J Martin | D King | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Solar Generation | 2:00 | M Brassil | Ricky Doyle | Tongue Strap |
| Tommy Go Maith | 2:00 | T P McGettigan | J H Williamson | Blinkers 1st |
| Tropical Twist | 2:00 | G Elliott | Paddy Cleary | Cheek Piece |
| Atlantic Wonder | 2:35 | A J Martin | D King | Tongue Strap |
| Bowgate Street | 2:35 | M Flannery | Philip Donovan | Tongue Strap |
| Finnians Row | 2:35 | D A McLoughlin | Liam McKenna | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| High Honour | 2:35 | D Kinsella | P J O'Hanlon | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Letters To Juliet | 2:35 | P Downey | Sean Flanagan | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Lilac Lady | 2:35 | M M McNiff | Alan King | Tongue Strap |
| Maxios Lady | 2:35 | P J Rothwell | Shane O'Callaghan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Oh So Charming | 2:35 | P Cluskey | James Smith | Tongue Strap |
| The Flying Rambler | 2:35 | J P Dempsey | Keith Donoghue | Hood |
| Gunnery Sergeant | 3:10 | G Elliott | Mr T A Halford | Cheek Piece, Tongue Strap |
| Brother Hollie | 3:45 | M M McNiff | Philip Byrnes | Tongue Strap |
| But What About Me | 3:45 | B T Murphy | R P Geoghegan | Tongue Strap |
| Dark Berkshire | 3:45 | P J Rothwell | Shane O'Callaghan | Blinkers |
| Demanding Gerry | 3:45 | J Fahey | Conor Smithers | Tongue Strap |
| Full Noise | 3:45 | Gary McGill | Philip Donovan | Cheek Piece |
| Goin' | 3:45 | A J Martin | D King | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Lariat | 3:45 | L P Cusack | J H Williamson | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Larkins Lane | 3:45 | P J Rothwell | R Sugrue | Cheek Piece |
| Leading Rose | 4:20 | William P Murphy | Niall Moore | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Pacy Macie | 4:20 | B J Walsh | Mr B J Walsh | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Broken Ice | 4:55 | J C McConnell | Eoin Staples | Tongue Strap |
| Ilbdare | 4:55 | M M McNiff | Phillip Enright | Tongue Strap |
| Joe's Turn | 4:55 | M M McNiff | D King | Tongue Strap |
| Johnny Cakes | 4:55 | P J Rothwell | Shane O'Callaghan | Cheek Piece |
| Spanish John | 4:55 | P A Fahy | J H Williamson | Tongue Strap |
| Strong Contender | 4:55 | N Lee | Conor Smithers | Tongue Strap |
| Vroomvroomboo | 4:55 | J Fahey | Peter Smithers | Tongue Strap |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Rajj | 4:55 | Ian O'Connor | Gearoid Brouder | 209 Miles |
| Wild Ridge | 3:10 | Victor Wilson | Mr R M McParland | 92 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 | Puppet Master | 1:25 | Ciaran Murphy | Jodmart Construction Ltd | £72,254.02 |
| 2 | Lariat | 3:45 | L P Cusack | Martin John Kavanagh | £61,758.08 |
| 3 | Broken Ice | 4:55 | J C McConnell | John C McConnell | £52,118.13 |
| 4 | Pralognan | 2:00 | A J Martin | Dewsweepers Syndicate | £48,262.46 |
| 5 | Finnians Row | 2:35 | D A McLoughlin | Anne McCartan & Frances Smyth | £43,562.41 |
| 6 | Ocean Of Dreams | 2:00 | Gary McGill | Moss Star Syndicate | £35,276.80 |
| 7 | Oh So Charming | 2:35 | P Cluskey | Paul M Butler | £34,988.08 |
| 8 | You Make Me Smile | 3:45 | P A Fahy | T & R Hennessy & A Fahy Partnership | £33,901.46 |
| 9 | Andyourbirdcansing | 2:35 | J P Ryan | We Win Racing Syndicate | £28,448.52 |
| 10 | High Honour | 2:35 | D Kinsella | Donal Kinsella | £27,679.33 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idomything | 12:50 | Ricky Doyle | C Farrell > T Cleary |
| Hometomayo | 2:35 | Thomas O'Connor | M Flannery > C Reilly |
| Oh So Charming | 2:35 | James Smith | D Queally > P Cluskey |
| Baldilou | 3:10 | Mr Jack Hendrick | S Doyle > M M McNiff |
| Tonightsagoodnight | 3:10 | Mr D McGill | Michael Murphy > N C Kelly |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh So Charming | 2:35 | P Cluskey | James Smith | 111 > 98 |
| Broken Ice | 4:55 | J C McConnell | Eoin Staples | 102 > 98 |
