Sligo Racing Odds Today: Racecards, Results, Tips & Fixtures

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Sligo Racing Odds Today

Going to the Sligo races today, or checking when the next meeting is on? This page brings it all together, including live racecards, results, non-runners, live odds and a guide to the course.

Sligo Racecourse sits at Cleveragh, about 1km from the town centre, with Benbulben and Knocknarea rising behind the grandstand. It's a summer track, racing on the Flat and over jumps from May to October.

Sligo Race Card Today

Today's Sligo race card is in the feed above, with runners, riders, the going and live odds. It updates automatically, so the prices you see are always current.

Sligo Races 2026 Dates

Sligo stages nine race meetings in 2026, three on the Flat and six over jumps. Just one fixture remains this year.

Weather and Going at Sligo

Sligo's position on the Atlantic side of Ireland means rain is never far away. Because the track sits in a natural bowl, water collects and the ground can get heavy, especially at the jumps fixtures.

Summer evening meetings can ride faster after a dry spell, but soft ground is common. Check the going on the morning of racing, as it can change the shape of a race completely.

Sligo Racing Tips

We don't currently post daily Sligo racing tips, but these course features are worth keeping in mind:

• Course specialists stand out. Sligo is an unusual track, and the same horses often come back and win here. A previous course win is one of the strongest pointers you can find.
• Soft-ground form is a big plus. The going is frequently soft or heavy, particularly over jumps. Favour horses with proven form on testing ground.
• Stamina counts in the finish. The track is sharp, but the run to the line climbs gradually. Horses that stay on well tend to outlast those who race too freely early.
• Handy runners can control races. On a one-mile circuit with tight turns, it's hard to come from far back. Horses that race close to the pace usually have the advantage.

Sligo Racecourse Guide

Sligo is a right-handed track with a circuit of around one mile. It's sharp and undulating, with a gradual incline up to the winning post. The course hosts both Flat and National Hunt racing, and its setting in a natural bowl gives racegoers good views of much of the action from the stands.

Draw and Ground

On the Flat, a low draw near the inside rail can help on such a tight, right-handed circuit, as runners save ground on the bends. The effect is less marked on soft ground, when the field tends to spread out. With heavy going common, the ground often matters more than the draw.

Feature Racedays at Sligo

Sligo doesn't have one headline race. Instead, its calendar is built around themed racedays that draw big local crowds.

• Peaky Blinders Day. The Flat season opener in May, with racegoers dressing up in 1920s style.
• Family Day. A Sunday jumps meeting in July with entertainment for children.
• Diageo Day and Ladies Day. Back-to-back evening meetings in early August, the busiest two days of the year. Ladies Day includes best-dressed competitions.
• Students Day. The late-September jumps meeting, popular with students from local colleges.

History

Racing in Sligo goes back to at least 1781. For many years, local meetings were held at Hazelwood, until that course closed in 1942. After a 13-year gap, racing returned to the town at Cleveragh in 1955, and the course has hosted meetings there ever since. It's still sometimes called Cleveragh Racecourse by locals.

Visiting Sligo Racecourse

The course is on Cleveragh Road, Sligo, F91 EE95, around 1km from the town centre, so many racegoers simply walk from town. Sligo is well connected by the N4 from Dublin and the N17 from Galway, and the railway station has direct trains to Dublin Connolly.

Sligo races tickets can be bought through the County Sligo Races website, along with hospitality packages in the Cleveragh Suite. Children are welcome, and the Family Day in July is designed with them in mind.

Watching Sligo Races Live

Want to watch the Sligo races live? Racing TV shows every race from Sligo, along with the rest of Irish racing. Many bookmakers stream races to customers with a funded account or a bet placed, with replays available shortly afterwards.

Best Bookmakers for Sligo Races

It pays to choose your bookie carefully. Best odds guaranteed is especially useful at Sligo, where the market can move sharply once the going is confirmed. You'll be paid at the starting price if it's bigger than the odds you took.

FAQs

Is Sligo racing on today?

The racecard feed at the top of this page shows whether there's a meeting at Sligo today. If not, it displays the next fixture.

When is the next Sligo race meeting?

The next and final meeting of 2026 is a jumps day fixture on Friday 23 October. The Sligo races 2027 dates will follow once Horse Racing Ireland publishes its fixture list.

How quickly are Sligo race results published?

Results usually appear within a few minutes of each race, with full placings, starting prices and winning connections.

Can I see yesterday's Sligo results?

Yes. The results feed shows the most recent Sligo meeting until the next one starts.

Are the Sligo races on TV?

Yes. Every race at Sligo is shown live on Racing TV.

When is Ladies Day at Sligo races?

Ladies Day is held in early August. In 2026 it took place on Thursday 6 August, an evening jumps meeting.

Can children go to Sligo races?

Yes. Children are welcome at every meeting, and the July Family Day is aimed at families in particular.

Where is Sligo Racecourse?

On Cleveragh Road, Sligo, F91 EE95, about 1km from the town centre.