Our Sligo racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 5th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:30 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. Keithen Kennedy has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 9 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 44.44% 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 | 1 | 10% | 50% |
17:30 – Carlsberg Optional Claiming Race
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
This is a typically messy Sligo claimer with plenty in here who have had their chance, so it may not take a world-beater to land it. Taj Crown is the obvious form horse after a string of solid efforts and sets the standard on recent consistency, while Timandi arrives in good heart after a win and a second. The 3yo Avec Grand Plaisir is interesting getting weight from most of these and looks one of the few with any scope to do better, while Capital Theory is the class act on ratings if ready enough after an absence. With 16 runners and a few unreliable types in behind the principals, this feels more tricky than strong, and track position plus handling Sligo’s idiosyncrasies could count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Taj Crown – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 528622 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 47
He isn’t hiding much from the handicapper, but in a race like this solid, repeatable form goes a long way. Taj Crown has been knocking on the door, finishing second on his last two starts, and that level of consistency is more appealing than taking a flier on one of the less trustworthy rivals. W J Lee is an obvious positive around here and the drop into this company gives him very strong claims of finally getting his head back in front. At 3/1 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer and looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Avec Grand Plaisir – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey | Form: 0-753 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 55
There’s a bit more intrigue about this one. Avec Grand Plaisir is a 3yo taking on older horses, but the weight concession helps and that latest third suggested she is starting to find her level. Her mark of 60 does not scream well-in, yet this is not a deep race and she has fewer miles on the clock than most of these exposed types. Drawn low enough and partnered by Ronan Whelan, she looks the sort who could travel into it and keep on when others have cried enough. Available at 9/2, she makes plenty of appeal as the value each-way angle in a big field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Taj Crown is the straightforward win play because he brings the strongest recent form and is hard to oppose in this grade. For an each-way punt, Avec Grand Plaisir makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives given her age allowance and scope for improvement. Timandi is the obvious danger, while Capital Theory could easily outrun his odds if fit after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glittering Gem | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Shemiyka | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Taj Crown | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Capital Theory | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Concert Party | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Timandi | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Avec Grand Plaisir | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Dark Summit | 11/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Princess Rosie | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Chopsticks | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Blue Bird | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miss Australie | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Borora Aura | 25/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mullacurry Maid | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Money Shuffler | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Capital Theory |
18:00 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies & Mares Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
This is a small-field mares’ handicap but it is not lacking depth. Thatwilldoso heads the weights on official figures and arrives in good nick after a win and a second, while Alice Monet and Spanish Temptress both have the class to make this tight if returning at their best. Cornelienne is the lurking danger for Joseph O’Brien if ready enough after a light profile, and Chica Guerrera is not entirely dismissed despite a lesser figure on the clock. In a six-runner race tactics will matter, and there is every chance this turns into a steadily run affair where position and turn of foot decide it. It is competitive without being impossible, and the value may lie with the mare carrying the least.
Top Selections
1. Thatwilldoso – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Cleary | Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman | Form: -90512 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 79
Thatwilldoso makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these have questions to answer. She is the highest-rated runner in the field, gets in here with just 122, and her recent form figures suggest she has found her groove again. The win two starts back put her right back on the map and she backed that up with a solid second, so there is no guessing about wellbeing. From stall 1, Rory Cleary should be able to hold a handy position in a race that may not take much winning. At 5/2 she is short enough in a six-runner contest, but still the most solid option.
Bet: WIN
2. Cornelienne – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 312/0- | Rating: 96 | Topspeed:
Cornelienne is the one I would want on side at a slightly fairer price. Her profile is a bit stop-start, but there was enough in those earlier efforts to think a mark of 96 is workable in this grade, and a Joseph O’Brien mare in a race like this always commands respect. The bare form string does not leap off the page because she was well held on her return, yet that came after a long absence and she is entitled to come on plenty for it. With Dylan Browne McMonagle booked and 7/2 available, she looks the value play against rivals whose form is more exposed.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Thatwilldoso is the percentage call for the win bet: race-fit, well treated at the weights and arriving off two strong efforts. For those wanting a bit more juice, Cornelienne is the each-way angle at 7/2, especially if she steps forward from her comeback run. Alice Monet and Spanish Temptress are the obvious dangers in a race where tactical positioning could be everything.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Monet | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Chica Guerrera | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Cornelienne | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Spanish Temptress | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Thatwilldoso | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Peace | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
Lady Patrona sets the standard and, on bare form, she is the obvious one after a solid string of efforts that includes two placed runs before finishing fourth last time. She brings the best rating and topspeed figure into the race, which matters in a maiden like this. The Green Helmet is the interesting danger because that opening seventh came in a race strong enough to earn him an 81 mark, while Emotional Hedging is one of the more intriguing newcomers in a field where a couple of debutants could easily be better than market expectations. Elyatta and Tango Club have enough experience to get involved, but this still looks a race where the proven filly should take plenty of stopping, even if the bigger field makes it no formality.
Top Selections
1. Lady Patrona – 13/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 244 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 77
She is the one with the standout credentials and there is no point getting too clever about it. Lady Patrona has already shown a consistent level of ability, her 244 form figures reading very well in the context of an ordinary enough maiden, and that rating of 86 is comfortably the best on offer here. The topspeed figure of 77 backs up what the eye already tells you: she has proper pace for 6f and has been keeping better company than many of these. Drawn wide enough in 12 but carrying just 122, she looks well placed to use that experience, and 13/8 still makes fair appeal for a filly who holds strong claims. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. The Green Helmet – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 7 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 44
If you want to play against the favourite in the place market, The Green Helmet is the one that makes most each-way sense. A debut seventh does not leap off the page, but the assessor has given him an 81 rating on the back of it, which strongly suggests there was more substance to that run than the bare finishing position implies. He should know a lot more now, and the Slattery yard can ready a juvenile to step forward sharply from first to second start. At 10/3 he is not exactly a hidden price, but in a 13-runner maiden with three places on offer he still looks the most solid each-way punt behind the market leader. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Lady Patrona is the win bet because she has the best form, the best rating and the clearest standard to aim at. The Green Helmet is the each-way alternative in a race where second-time improvement could be decisive. Emotional Hedging is the obvious danger if strong in the betting, while Elyatta is another with enough experience to nick a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Loop | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Matavai Bay | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Elyatta | 17/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Emotional Hedging | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| The Green Helmet | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Cloughleagh Bridge | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Candle Glow | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Roeillaun | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lady Patrona | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Arizonaneargalway | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Outside Sun | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tango Club | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
19:00 – John Gilligan Memorial Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
This looks a proper nursery rather than a penalty kick, with a few lightly raced 2yos open to improvement and plenty of exposed sorts trying to find their level. Mr Montauk is the obvious starting point after shaping well in better company and now dropping into handicap company off 64, while Tatianna arrives on the back of a win and has to be respected despite a wide draw and top weight. Hi Corbett Court is interesting from stall 1 for a top yard, but the handicapper may not have missed him. There are a few outsiders with bits of raw ability on figures, notably Exchange Student and Two Brigade, and in a 13-runner sprint that makes this more of a tricky puzzle than a straightforward favourite-job.
Top Selections
1. Mr Montauk – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 5703 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 59
He looks the one they all have to beat. That latest third was his best effort yet and, crucially, it suggested this mark of 64 is workable now that he switches into nursery company. Joseph O’Brien’s juveniles often improve with racing, and this colt has already shown more than most of these in maiden company. The 6f trip looks right, the weight is fair at 128, and there is enough substance to his profile to think he can take a race like this before moving higher. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but he is still the solid play in a race where several of his rivals have more questions than answers. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Exchange Student – 22/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: J A Stack | Form: 700 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 73
He is the lively outsider in the field and the one who makes most appeal for an each-way swing. The bare form figures are ugly, no point pretending otherwise, but his rating of 73 and standout Topspeed figure of 73 jump off the page in this company. He gets in here off just 124, which could make him dangerously well treated if the switch to handicaps helps him settle and show more. J A Stack knows the time of day with sprinters, and this is the kind of race where a horse with hidden ability can suddenly look a different proposition. At 22/1, he is overpriced for me. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mr Montauk is the win bet and the percentage call in a race lacking many solid profiles. For an each-way option, Exchange Student is worth chancing at a big price because his figures give him a much better shout than his form string suggests. Tatianna is the obvious danger after that recent win, while Hi Corbett Court is another to keep onside from a handy draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatianna | 9/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Hi Corbett Court | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Two Brigade | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| The Drambling Man | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Fine Line | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| No Time Faults | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Woodlawn Lily | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Montauk | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Stellar Path | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Exchange Student | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballymackney | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Littlepacer | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Sophia Royale | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Baader – Eddie Carr PBR 2000 Handicap
Race Details: 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
This looks a proper 3yo sprint handicap puzzle rather than a race full of solid certainties. Glen Breeze and Dubai Opulence head the market for obvious reasons, with both arriving on the back of efforts that suggest a race of this nature is within reach, while Jampa Ling has enough raw speed on the figures to be taken seriously if bouncing back. The low-weight brigade such as Beau Army and Windsor Lily are not out of it either in a race where small margins should matter. Sligo’s 6f can reward those who travel strongly and handle a bit of uneven pressure, and in a 14-runner field the draw and luck in running will play their part. It is winnable, but not straightforward.
Top Selections
1. Dubai Opulence – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Miss Natalia Lupini | Form: 9-0046 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 49
Dubai Opulence gets the nod because she looks to have been edging towards this. That latest sixth was not a bad effort in the context of this race, and her Topspeed figure of 49 is among the more persuasive pieces of evidence in a field where plenty arrive with questions attached. W J Lee is a notable booking in a contest likely to hinge on timing and track position, and she is one of the few here who makes appeal on both current handicap mark and recent trajectory. At 4/1 she is not being missed, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the one with the clearest winning profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Beau Army – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Reese Holohan | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 040539 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 54
Beau Army is the each-way play because this price feels a touch bigger than it should be. The form figures do not scream consistency, but there have been enough competitive runs mixed in to suggest he can get involved from this sort of mark, and that Topspeed 54 is actually one of the best numbers in the line-up. Carrying just 123 and coming from a yard well capable of placing one to strike in this grade, he looks the type to outrun his odds if getting a decent tow into the race. In a wide-open sprint, 11/1 makes plenty of sense for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dubai Opulence is the win play because she brings the most convincing recent profile and looks ready to cash in at this level. Beau Army is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price, with his weight and speed figure making him interesting. Glen Breeze is the obvious danger, while Jampa Ling has the ability to hit the frame if back on a going day.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Kotcha | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Apothic Red | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Unfamiliar | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Glen Breeze | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Dubai Opulence | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Countertop | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Jampa Ling | 7/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| The Love Machine | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 28/1 | 12/1 | 28/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Luminessa | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Beau Army | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Windsor Lily | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sand Art | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
20:00 – Guinness Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
This looks a proper 3yo staying handicap rather than a soft touch, with several arriving off career-best efforts and a few more trying this trip with some hope. Chicago Moon and Private Larry dominate the market after recent wins and both are easy to make cases for, though neither is thrown in now the handicapper has had a look. Canon Law has been edging towards a race and comes here with a light weight and a handy draw, while Queen Of Astolat is at least solid enough to keep the principals honest. Sonny Corleone is the interesting one if the longer trip brings improvement, but on what they have actually shown so far this is a race where recent momentum and proven stamina should count for plenty. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Chicago Moon – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 93751 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 59
Chicago Moon looks the percentage call. That latest win put a bit of substance behind earlier promise, and the form string suggests a colt who has been learning on the job rather than one who has suddenly come from nowhere. Drawn in 1, he should get an economical run over this sort of trip, and W J Lee is exactly the kind of rider you want around Sligo when positioning matters. Off 64 he is no handicap good thing, but he does look progressive and this 1m5f test should suit a horse who shapes as though he wants stamina brought into play. At 5/2, he is short enough, but still the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Canon Law – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Cleary | Trainer: Brendan W Duke | Form: -06625 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 59
Canon Law makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a few of these have less convincing profiles. He has been knocking on the door a bit, and that recent second followed by a respectable fifth reads better than it might at first glance for a horse now getting in here off just 119. The low draw is another plus, and his figures put him right in the mix with the more obvious pair at the head of the market. He does not have the sexy unexposed angle of Chicago Moon or Private Larry, but he looks the type to give you a run for your money and 9/2 is fair enough in a field of 11 with three places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chicago Moon is the win play because he looks the most straightforward improver in the field and has fewer questions to answer than most. Canon Law is the each-way punt off a nice racing weight and should be competitive if this turns into a proper test. Private Larry is the obvious danger after his recent success, while Queen Of Astolat is not without place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Moon | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Mare Crisium | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Private Larry | 11/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Sonny Corleone | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Cascade Canyon | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Queen Of Astolat | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Grey Intentions | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ellens Bay | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Elzaam Express | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Curious Jane | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Canon Law | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Chicago Moon |
| The Data Detective | Chicago Moon |
| The Irish Sun | Private Larry |
| racing-daily.com | Queen Of Astolat |
20:30 – Rockshore Cider Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | flat
This is a proper end-of-card handicap puzzle rather than a race to get carried away with. Deluca Chop arrives in obvious form after back-to-back wins and is sure to be popular again, while Without Love has been knocking on the door and looks set for another big run if coping with a wide draw. Preparations is interesting on raw figures, especially with the best Topspeed in the field, and Reflectionist comes here off a win despite now being a 9yo. There are a few old hands like Eastern Wind and Maxwell Smart who could outrun their prices, but several others need a sudden revival. In a big field over 1m5f at Sligo, tactical luck and who settles best off the pace could easily prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Without Love – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Robbie Colgan | Trainer: Cian Hughes | Form: 134022 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 54
Without Love looks the percentage call in a race where plenty have questions to answer. He has been admirably consistent, and those last two runner-up efforts suggest his turn is near rather than behind him. A mark of 60 still looks workable, especially as he has been holding his form well in handicaps, and this step up to 1m5f does not look an issue judged on how he has been finishing his races. Robbie Colgan is the sort you want in a messy staying handicap, and at 4/1 he is hardly a giveaway, but he does bring the most solid recent profile into the race. Bet: WIN
2. Preparations – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 047-06 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 62
Preparations is the one who makes plenty of each-way appeal because his bare form does not scream reliability, but there is enough in the profile to think he can go well in this company. He is one of the higher-rated runners in the line-up and his Topspeed figure of 62 stands out in a race of this nature. The recent sixth was not devoid of promise, and if he builds on that second run back he is well capable of getting involved late. Andrew Slattery’s runner is available at 11/2, which is fair enough in a field of 17 where four places soften the risk. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Without Love is the win play because he brings the cleanest recent form and looks ready to collect. Preparations is the each-way alternative in a race where a bit of stamina and a workable mark can go a long way. Deluca Chop is the obvious danger after two wins, while Reflectionist is another who cannot be dismissed if backing up that latest success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflectionist | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Young Churchill | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| God The Highness | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Wind | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Think About It | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Deluca Chop | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Without Love | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Maxwell Smart | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mystic Rose | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Wungudi | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Anightaway | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Piatra Neamt | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Plus Or Minus | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Autocrat | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Kings Gesture | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Preparations | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Sligo Course Specialists
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keithen Kennedy | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 33.33% |
| Leigh Roche | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 42.11% |
| W J Lee | 134 | 25 | 18.66% | 41.04% |
| Gary Carroll | 52 | 9 | 17.31% | 44.23% |
| Robert Whearty | 24 | 4 | 16.67% | 25% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sligo:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 9 | 4 | 44.44% | 77.78% |
| Patrick Magee | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
| Eddie & Patrick Harty | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 53.33% |
| James M Barrett | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
| Kevin Michael Smith | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sligo racing tips for Wednesday 5th August 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 Wednesday 5th August 2026 goes off at 17:30, 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 17:30 through to 20:30.
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