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Wednesday
The Galway Plate (18:40) is the biggest race of the week and it’s really good running this year. It’s so competitive with horses from all the big yards taking part and it’s good to see a horse like Kilcruit 240">
There are a few others worth mentioning too. Lifetime Ambition 240">
Regular readers of my blog will know I’ve got a soft spot for Foxy Jacks 240">
The Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (19:15) is competitive, as most of these mares’ handicaps hurdles are. Banntown Girl 240">
Thursday
On Thursday, the best race of the day is the Galway Hurdle (17:05) and if Zarak The Brave runs anything like to the level he showed behind Lossiemouth – who was the outstanding juvenile last season – then he’s the one they all have to beat. He missed the Triumph but ran well in a Grade 1 in France in May, where he finished third. He was too keen that day, but they’ll go a much more frantic pace here and that’ll help him settle. I could see him bolting up.
Mighty Tom must have an each-way chance, too. He bolted up the last time and is obviously improving quickly. His trainer is having a good time of things lately and this would be some prize to win for him!