Racing was abandoned after four races at Sligo this afternoon due to safety concerns.
While the first three races took place without incident, there was drama in the 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.
A deputation of jockeys and trainers went into the stewards' room after the incident and having discussed the matter, the decision was made to call off the final three contests, which included the featured Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies Handicap.
