Our Sligo racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 9th June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:20 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Sphagnum boasts a 20% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Mr P W Mullins has been in fine form here with 22 wins from 47 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 40.69% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Sligo
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Sligo over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 10 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
17:20 – Yeats Irish Whiskey Claiming Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a pretty workable opening claimer rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the three with the most solid recent profiles: Rich Belief, Torquay Road and Woodstream Lad. Rich Belief arrives off a win and brings the highest rating in the field, while Torquay Road has been running consistently in stronger company than this for much of the last year. Woodstream Lad also comes here on the back of a much better effort and gets in on a handy weight. Behind them, Raydamann has a touch of class for this grade but comes with risks attached, and the rest need major revivals. In truth, this feels like a race decided by who handles the claiming scenario best rather than a hidden handicap blot.
Top Selections
1. Torquay Road – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Finn Brickley | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 4362-7 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 112
Torquay Road makes plenty of appeal in a race where reliability counts for a lot. His profile is solid enough, with that sequence before his latest run suggesting he had been holding his form well, and a mark of 125 puts him right in the thick of it without asking him to concede quite as much as Rich Belief. The return run can be forgiven if he was just needing it, and this looks a sensible spot. Finn Brickley takes over for a yard that does well placing its horses, and at 2/1 with Bet365 he looks the most straightforward answer in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Woodstream Lad – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 33PP-2 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 121
Woodstream Lad is the each-way play because his latest second was a clear step back in the right direction and, on balance, his overall body of hurdle form entitles him to plenty of respect here. He has the joint-second-best rating, a very healthy topspeed figure for this field, and crucially he carries 154, which could matter if this turns tactical before quickening up. Rothwell’s runners can pop up in these races when the conditions suit, and this one has enough back class to think he can go very close if building on that comeback effort. At 4/1 with Bet365, he looks the value alternative to the front pair. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Torquay Road is the win bet in a race where his consistency and proven level make him hard to oppose. Woodstream Lad is the each-way punt, especially with three places on offer, as he has the profile of one who can at least hit the frame and possibly do better. Rich Belief is the obvious danger after that recent win, while Raydamann is the risk-reward type if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Belief | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Eyeeye | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hasten Slowly | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Raydamann | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Tomas O Maille | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Torquay Road | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Woodstream Lad | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Jaariam | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Phoenix Arizona | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Torquay Road |
17:55 – Stephen Mullins & Sons Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep mares’ maiden hurdle and, in truth, the market has a fairly obvious shape to it. Scathach, Family Getaway and Clash Gold dominate the conversation on what they’ve shown so far, while Ellens Pride has enough bits and pieces of form to suggest she can get involved if bouncing back. The rest are either badly exposed already or need dramatic improvement from what they’ve achieved to date. In a race like this, a clean round and a bit of tactical speed around Sligo can count for plenty, and that may prove decisive. It’s not a strong maiden by any means, but it is the sort of race where one or two with solid enough placed potential can be separated by very little.
Top Selections
1. Scathach – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Markey | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 06F-8 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 71
Scathach is the one I want on side. She has the best official rating in the field, the best Topspeed figure as well, and that combination usually takes you a long way in a race of this modest standard. Her latest eighth doesn’t read especially well in isolation, but she had previously shown enough to think a mares’ maiden like this is well within range if putting it together. Ross O’Sullivan’s mare has fewer questions to answer than most of these, and 9/4 looks perfectly fair rather than cramped. If Shane Markey can keep her handy and she jumps with a bit more fluency, she sets the standard. Bet: WIN
2. Clash Gold – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mike O’Connor | Trainer: Francis J Flood | Form: /7005- | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 28
Clash Gold makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where proven ability is thin on the ground. That closing 5 in her form figures was at least a step in the right direction, and her mark of 93 tells you she has shown enough to be competitive at this level. She’s not obviously ahead of the handicapper or crying out as a future star, but this is a weak maiden and consistency often goes a long way in these events. Mike O’Connor takes over for Francis Flood and, at 4/1, she looks the percentage play for a place and possibly more if the favourite underdelivers. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Scathach is the straightforward win play, as she brings the strongest figures into a race lacking depth. For an each-way alternative, Clash Gold looks solid enough to hit the frame and wouldn’t need to find loads to go very close. Family Getaway is the obvious danger on connections and potential, while Ellens Pride could also outrun her price if returning to her better effort.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Lady | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Carrigeen Kirkia | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cherry Red | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 28/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Clash Gold | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Crios Cu Chulainn | 25/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ellens Pride | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Family Getaway | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Mia In Milan | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Mo Chailin Mor | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Scathach | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Tawny Lea | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – RSS Record Storage Service Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden hurdle for the grade rather than an especially deep one, and the market has latched onto the obvious angle in Koliath De Couely after that promising runner-up effort on debut. He sets the standard on potential, but he is short enough in a 16-runner race around Sligo, where you want to be sure about temperament and track craft. Hopeful Hero has the most solid established hurdle form and should give his running again, while Lilac Lady arrives on the back of a good second and gets plenty of weight from the main male contenders. Killowen House is another with upside after a strong first effort over timber. It is not impossible that a newcomer like Goldenkap is useful, but the percentage call is to side with proven hurdling form.
Top Selections
1. Koliath De Couely – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: John Shinnick | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 2- | Rating: | Topspeed:
The Willie Mullins runner is no mystery as to why he heads the betting. A debut second in a maiden hurdle is often a very solid platform from this yard, and the bare form already puts him right at the head of this field. He should know plenty more now, and in a race where several of his rivals have had repeated chances, that scope for natural improvement matters. Around even money he is not exactly hiding from the assessor or the layers, but he is the one with the strongest blend of stable power and untapped potential. Hard to oppose if building on that first run. Win bet.
Bet: WIN
2. Lilac Lady – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan King | Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff | Form: 6353-2 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 92
Lilac Lady looks the value play in the race. She has a bit more substance to her profile than some of these, and that latest second suggested she is knocking firmly on the door in this sort of company. An official mark of 109 and a topspeed of 92 stack up well enough here, especially with the mares’ allowance helping her cause against the geldings. Mark Michael McNiff runs a few here, but she is clearly the stable’s most credible option on what she has achieved. At 11/2, she makes plenty of each-way appeal in a big field where proven consistency counts for plenty. Each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Koliath De Couely is the percentage win play and the one most likely to improve past this field. For an each-way alternative, Lilac Lady makes more appeal than the shorter-priced exposed types and should be in the first three if running to recent form. Hopeful Hero is the obvious danger on consistency, while Killowen House is the one who could step forward from his hurdling debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alentejo | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ballyminnion Boy | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Commodity Broker | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Goldenkap | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Hopeful Hero | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Killowen House | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Koliath De Couely | 1/1 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Mc Swagger | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Rosenborg | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Sampoet | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Boysofairhill | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Betfair) |
| Crystabel | 12/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastwestconnection | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Humble Berkshire | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Lilac Lady | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
19:00 – Crawford Tiles And More Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is the sort of Sligo handicap that can make fools of plenty, with 19 declared and a fair few arriving with bits and pieces of form rather than a bombproof profile. Timurshah heads the market after getting back on track with a win last time, but he has to shoulder top weight and won’t get an easy time of it in a busy race. Avandra and Cholo are obvious players from the foot of the weights, while Gforcejenny is the unexposed one if she can step forward again. Annarubyrose and Soldier Saint also have respectable claims in a race where recent sharpness could count for plenty. It’s not a deep handicap in quality terms, but it is absolutely a tricky puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Cholo – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Michael Butler | Form: 0056-3 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 77
Cholo makes plenty of appeal off just 10st 5lb in a race where that low weight could be a major asset around this track. His latest third suggested he was coming to the boil at the right time, and that effort was easily one of the more solid recent runs on offer in this field. He’s only five, so there should still be a bit of upside in him, and Michael Butler’s runner doesn’t need to improve dramatically to take a race of this nature. At a straightforward 6/1, he looks like the one with the most convincing blend of current form, handicapping and race setup. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Gforcejenny – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 636-5 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 89
Gforcejenny is the each-way angle because she’s one of the more interesting unexposed types in the line-up and comes from a yard that knows exactly how to place one in these races. Her mark of 95 gives her room to manoeuvre, and that topspeed figure of 89 is more than respectable in this company. She wasn’t disgraced on her latest start and, as a four-year-old against largely exposed older handicappers, she has more scope than most to find improvement. In a 19-runner race with five places on offer, 13/2 is fair enough for a filly who could easily be finishing stronger than plenty of these. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cholo is the main play here: he’s well weighted, arrives in decent nick and looks the most solid win bet in a messy handicap. Gforcejenny is the each-way punt, with her unexposed profile and a workable mark giving her definite place claims. Timurshah is the obvious danger despite top weight, while Avandra also makes sense near the head of the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ferns | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Hurricane Honey | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gforcejenny | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Annarubyrose | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Moulane West | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Soldier Saint | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Grennanstown Lady | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Saint Peregrine | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Theanniversary Man | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Boston Bobby | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| He Who Dares | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Granlahan | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Coole Vision | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cholo | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Avandra | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sonny Fella | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Timurshah | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Dark Berkshire | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Glin Road Boy | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Cholo |
19:30 – Glasshouse Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap hurdle with plenty of moving parts and, for all the numbers involved, it doesn’t look an especially deep contest. Private Policy arrives on the back of a win and is entitled to plenty of respect, while Walking In Mayo is an obvious one at the foot of the weights despite not bringing much recent form. Aine’s Lad and Spellacy’s Cross have bits of solid handicap form that put them in the mix, and Smallcraftwarning is another who should stay well enough and keep finding. The interesting angle, though, may be the lightly raced stayers still capable of a little improvement rather than the fully exposed older brigade. In a race where stamina and a clean round of jumping will count for plenty, I’d rather side with something still on the way up than one merely holding its mark.
Top Selections
1. Aine’s Lad
Jockey: Mr J Dunne | Trainer: Matthew J Smith | Form: /0213- | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 69
Aine’s Lad makes plenty of appeal in a race like this because his profile is much less exposed than many of these and his recent form reads well enough in the context of a modest staying handicap. That sequence of 0-2-1-3 suggests he has found his level, and a mark of 109 doesn’t look beyond him if this test of stamina draws a bit more out of him. Matthew J Smith’s runner has the look of one who will relish a thorough examination over 3m1f, and in a race full of older, fairly exposed types, he stands out as the progressive sort. He holds strong claims if ridden positively and kept in a rhythm. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Spellacy’s Cross
Jockey: Mr H C Swan | Trainer: James M Barcoe | Form: 56F-34 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 69
Spellacy’s Cross looks the sensible each-way play, particularly with five places on offer, because his recent efforts suggest he’s knocking on the door in this sort of company. He returned with a third and then backed it up with a fourth, which is often the sign of a horse holding form rather than throwing in a one-off. He is effectively very well treated off 108 given he carries only 149, and that low weight could become a major factor late on over this trip. James M Barcoe’s seven-year-old isn’t flashy, but he’s consistent enough, stays, and looks the type to run his race again. In a 17-runner handicap, that makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Aine’s Lad is the win bet because he brings the right mix of recent form and potential upside in a race lacking depth. Spellacy’s Cross is the each-way option thanks to his solid recent efforts and feather weight. Private Policy is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Smallcraftwarning and Walking In Mayo are others to keep onside in the wider exotics.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Praetorian | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Attaboyarchie | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Free Flowing | 33/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| The Dabbler | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Private Policy | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sphagnum | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ilbdare | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Je Suis | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Smallcraftwarning | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Brandt | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lissen To The Lady | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Walking In Mayo | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Jetstream Jeff | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Eddies Pride | 50/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Ilbdare |
20:00 – Knocknarea Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is the sort of Sligo handicap hurdle that can make fools of plenty, with 19 runners and several arriving with bits of form that give them a squeak. Joya Del Mar comes here on the back of a win and is entitled to plenty of respect despite a rise, while Larkins Lane also arrives in form after getting the job done last time. Tradonthebay has been running well in better races than this and looks one of the more solid options if coping with top weight pressure, and Brave Josee is the interesting younger mare lurking lower down the handicap. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is a proper punting puzzle, and getting the balance right between current momentum and a workable mark should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Tradonthebay – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack G Gilligan | Trainer: Paul John Gilligan | Form: 384-25 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 102
Tradonthebay makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of these are easier to pick holes in than back with confidence. He is only a 5yo, has a fair bit more upside than most of this field and his recent 2nd and 5th suggest he is holding his form well enough. The standout figure in the field is that 102 topspeed mark, and that matters around here if this turns into more of a test from the back straight than the market expects. He is giving weight away, but he looks a stronger, more reliable type than many of these exposed handicappers. At 9/2, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Brave Josee – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kevin Healy | Trainer: Declan Queally | Form: 807-88 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 49
Brave Josee is not the obvious one on bare recent form, but there is enough here to think she could outrun her price in a race of this nature. She is one of the few 4yos in the line-up, receives weight all round and could easily be better than a mark of 91 if this trip on decent ground helps her settle and travel. The market has kept her on the right side of single figures and that catches the eye in such a big field, because she certainly is not priced like a no-hoper. At 7/1 she is not a wild each-way dart, but with five places on offer she makes some appeal as the value alternative to the obvious recent winners.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tradonthebay is the win play because he brings the strongest recent profile and the best topspeed figure into a race lacking certainty. For an each-way punt, Brave Josee looks the more interesting improver in the lower weights. Joya Del Mar and Larkins Lane are obvious dangers after recent wins, while Love Like This has enough ability to get involved if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joya Del Mar | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tradonthebay | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Clone Cross | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Listentomewillya | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Whatafoolbelieves | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Itaintmebabe | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Like This | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Thats All | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Josee | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Johnny M | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Larkins Lane | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Lake Okeechobee | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Phildante | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Max Time | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tantrum Boy | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Steps In The Sand | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
20:30 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a fair mares’ bumper rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the obvious candidate in Tacograph. Willie Mullins doesn’t send many here without intent and her debut third gives her a clear edge on what has actually been shown on the track. Behind her, it gets more interesting than solid. Circus Hill and Moyneard bring the best established bits of form among the older mares, while Whizz Bizz has a figure that suggests more ability than her bare formline. There are plenty of unknowns among the newcomers, including Treacys Ella and Clovelly Charm, but this still feels like a race where proven bumper ability should count for plenty. If Tacograph improves as expected, the rest may be scrapping for places.
Top Selections
1. Tacograph – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 3- | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 70
She’s very obviously the one to beat. A debut third is already more than most of these have managed, and the fact she achieved a rating of 103 from that single run tells its own story in a race full of guesswork and modest exposed form. The 4yo allowance is another plus, so she gets in here on 160lb rather than 165lb, and that can matter in a mares’ bumper where the tempo often lifts from some way out. With Patrick Mullins taking over, there’s no mystery about the stable’s expectations. At 8/13 she isn’t a betting revelation, but she is hard to oppose and looks the most likely winner by some margin.
Bet: WIN
2. Whizz Bizz – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss A L Fitzgibbon | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: 5-5 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 88
If you want to play against the obvious each-way, Whizz Bizz makes plenty of appeal at double-figure odds. The bare form of 5-5 doesn’t scream at you, but the rating of 107 and a standout Topspeed of 88 suggest there’s more substance there than the finishing positions alone imply. C Byrnes is not a trainer to ignore in this sphere and she may well be the one overpriced in the field. She’s had only two runs, so there’s room for improvement, and in a race where several of the fancied alternatives have already shown their ceiling, that matters. At 11/1, she looks the value each-way punt to chase the favourite home, and possibly do better if that one underperforms.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tacograph is the solid win bet and looks the one with the most straightforward profile in the race. For an each-way angle in a 14-runner field, Whizz Bizz appeals at 11/1 as the value alternative. Circus Hill and Moyneard are the obvious dangers for the places, but neither looks as open to progress as the selection.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Hill | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Clovelly Charm | 17/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Glenmore Graduate | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Leva Deva | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Moyneard | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Pets Georgina | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rosie Apple | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Tennessee Waltz | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Treacys Ella | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Whizz Bizz | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Eagle | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Marvele De La Mare | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Tacograph | 8/13 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
Sligo Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sphagnum | 5 | 1 | 20% | 80% |
| Ilbdare | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% |
| Moulane West | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 50% |
| Eddies Pride | 5 | 0 | 0% | 20% |
| Tomas O Maille | 5 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 47 | 22 | 46.81% | 78.72% |
| Mr H C Swan | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 68.75% |
| John Shinnick | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 61.54% |
| Calum Hogan | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 55.56% |
| James Smith | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 47.37% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sligo:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 145 | 59 | 40.69% | 65.52% |
| Barry Connell | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Timothy Doyle | 29 | 7 | 24.14% | 48.28% |
| Cian Collins | 28 | 5 | 17.86% | 50% |
| Gordon Elliott | 254 | 42 | 16.54% | 43.7% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sligo racing tips for Tuesday 9th June 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Sligo today?
The first race at Sligo on Tuesday 9th June 2026 goes off at 17:20, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sligo today?
The going at Sligo is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places.
How many races are at Sligo today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sligo today, running from 17:20 through to 20:30.
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