Sligo (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 30 September 2026

Racing returned to Sligo (IRE) on 30 September 2026, where a competitive seven-race card took place on a good surface. This Sligo (IRE) report provides a comprehensive look at the action, highlighting the key performances from across the meeting. With 54 runners in total, the afternoon provided plenty of tactical intrigue for racegoers. For those looking for the full breakdown, our Sligo (IRE) results and Sligo (IRE) race results 30 September 2026 data are available via our website.

Meeting Statistics

With a favourite strike rate of 43%, punters enjoyed a fairly productive afternoon at the County Sligo venue.

• Total runners: 54
• Average field size: 7.7
• Favourite strike rate: 43%
• Biggest-priced winner: Andyourbirdcansing (15.00) in the Brenda Anderson Memorial Handicap Steeplechase

Race-by-Race Results

2:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Steeplechase (17.5f)
Winner: Herja (Harry Sexton, Patrick Griffin, 4.00). Placed: Sixandahalf (1.22, 1.75 lengths).

2:55 Gracie's Bar Beginners Steeplechase (17.5f)
Winner: Putapoundinthejar (Daniel King, A. J. Martin, 2.00). Placed: Mode Avion (9.00, 0.3 lengths); Hello Neighbour (2.10, 8 lengths).

3:30 Eddie McAllister Memorial Novice Handicap Steeplechase (17.5f)
Winner: Miners Bridge (Phillip Enright, S Curling, 2.75). Placed: Mic Drop (6.50, 1.75 lengths); Phoenix Arizona (3.50, 8 lengths).

4:05 Frank O'Beirne Memorial Beginners Steeplechase (26f)
Winner: Only For Our Man (Sean Flanagan, Paul Nolan, 3.75). Placed: Affinity Rock (4.33, 2.75 lengths); River Tara (13.00, 16 lengths).

4:40 Brenda Anderson Memorial Handicap Steeplechase (21f)
Winner: Andyourbirdcansing (Michael Kenneally, John Patrick Ryan, 15.00). Placed: Dunany Point (21.00, 2.25 lengths); Island Mccoo (13.00, 1 length).

5:15 Christy 'Frosty' Callaghan Memorial Steeplechase (21f)
Winner: Chanceawetmorning (Jack Kennedy, Gordon Elliott, 3.00). Placed: Le Coq Hardi (15.00, 5 lengths); Soir De Garde (2.75, 6 lengths).

5:50 Sligo Races Handicap Steeplechase (26f)
Winner: Mini Getaway (Alex Harvey, M M Lynch, 11.00). Placed: Pourquoi Poi (3.75, 0.2 lengths); Western Model (4.00, 16 lengths).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

It was a balanced afternoon in the training and riding ranks, with several individuals sharing the spoils:

• Top Trainers: Patrick Griffin, A. J. Martin, S Curling, Paul Nolan, and John Patrick Ryan all secured 1 win each.
• Top Jockeys: Harry Sexton, Daniel King, Phillip Enright, Sean Flanagan, and Michael Kenneally all secured 1 win each.

Insight

The 43% favourite strike rate highlights a day where the market was relatively reliable, particularly in the earlier stages of the card. However, there were notable upsets, most significantly in the Brenda Anderson Memorial Handicap Steeplechase, where Andyourbirdcansing defied odds of 15.00 to take the prize, while the favourite Wing Back was pulled up.

Performances like that of Only For Our Man in the Frank O'Beirne Memorial ensured the market leaders often justified their short prices. With a good mix of results, the meeting offered a fair challenge for both trainers and tactical jockeys over the varying Sligo distances.

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