Sligo abandoned after four races over safety concerns

Four horses took a tumble after the winning line

Jockeys (L-R) Joey Sheridan, Ronan Whelan, Ben Coen, and Donagh Meyler all walk away after their tumbles after the winning line in the 4th race at Sligo. Racing was called off on safety grounds afterwards. Photo Healy Racing.

Racing was abandoned after four races at Sligo on Friday due to safety concerns.

While the first three races over an extended five furlongs took place without incident, there was drama in the 10-furlong Kevin Egan Cars Handicap, with Ideal Pal stumbling and unseating Donagh O’Connor during the race - and three other horses coming to grief after the line and on the same part of the track.