Our Galway racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 29th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:05 and runs through to 20:20, with going reported as Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Buddy One boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Miss Georgie Benson has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Karl Thornton’s yard sends out runners with a 28.57% 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 Galway
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Galway over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 69.23% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 47.37% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 25 | 2 | 8% | 44% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 28 | 2 | 7.14% | 46.43% |
17:05 – Tote Guaranteed 50K Placepot Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
This is a proper Galway opener: a big-field maiden hurdle with depth at the head of the market and plenty of runners who can muddy the waters. Willie Mullins holds an obvious pair of aces in Al Arrivee and Mr Hollywood, while Shoda brings the best published mark into the race and De Jour En Jour has the look of a solid yardstick after a string of placed efforts. Jeroboam Machin is another with credible form in the book, and Frankie’s Freebie has been knocking on the door. Even so, this doesn’t look a straightforward penalty kick for the obvious ones, because stamina at 2m6f around here still has to be proved under pressure. Strong race, but a tricky enough puzzle once you move beyond the front two in the betting.
Top Selections
1. Al Arrivee – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: /124-1 | Rating: | Topspeed:
He makes plenty of appeal. That recent winning effort means he arrives here match-fit, and the profile is notably stronger than most in a race where plenty are still trying to prove they truly stay and truly battle. The booking of Patrick Mullins for Willie Mullins at Galway is hardly a negative either, and this sort of improver is exactly what the yard excels with. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he does look the one with the fewest questions to answer. If he transfers that latest success back into this deeper maiden company, he sets a fair standard and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. De Jour En Jour – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 4322-3 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 93
He’s the each-way value against the Mullins battalion. There is nothing flashy about him, but that sequence of 4322-3 tells its own story: he keeps turning up and running his race. A mark of 124 gives him solid credentials in this company, and he has already shown enough consistency to suggest this test won’t find him out mentally. Keith Donoghue is a positive booking for a horse likely to be ridden with patience and delivered late. In a 21-runner maiden, reliability counts for plenty, and 9/1 looks fair for one who should be in the argument if the race becomes a slog from the back of the last. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Al Arrivee is the win play because he brings recent winning form and the strongest stable angle in the race. For an each-way punt, De Jour En Jour makes plenty of sense at the prices given his consistency and solid mark. The obvious dangers are Mr Hollywood, who could step forward from his debut third, and Shoda, whose rating entitles him to go very close if ready after the break.
Live Odds Comparison
17:35 – Tote.ie Money-Back 2nd Every Race Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
This is a proper Galway handicap hurdle: big field, plenty with something to recommend them, and just enough lurking doubt around most of the obvious ones. Lucy Wang heads the market for Emmet Mullins off a lowly 106 and is entitled to be popular if fit enough after her break, while Tangara Bay and Coded Welder bring solid handicap form into the race and look obvious players. Hees Dynamite arrives off a good second and should give another honest account, and Macshadow Des Crai is one of the more interesting younger legs in the field. Still, in a 23-runner race over this trip, rhythm and position matter as much as raw ability, so it looks more tricky puzzle than strong betting heat.
Top Selections
1. Coded Welder – 9/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 300-24 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 99
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the shorter-priced runners still have to prove they can put it all together in a Galway cavalry charge. Coded Welder returned with a solid second and backed that up with a respectable fourth, so the recent profile is healthy enough, and a mark of 113 looks workable if he gets a clean run through. Danny Gilligan is a positive booking and this yard can place one well when the money is down. At 9/1 he doesn’t have to be thrown in to be the right answer here; he just needs to run his race, which he usually does. Bet: WIN
2. Macshadow Des Crai – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue | Form: 46527- | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 110
The case for him is straightforward enough: he’s a 4yo in an exposed race, he gets in off just 111, and his topspeed figure of 110 jumps off the page in this company. His form string doesn’t scream winner, but there was consistency in those runs and he shaped like one who could do a bit better with time and maturity. Jack Kennedy catching the eye in a race like this is no bad thing either, especially around Galway where balance and timing count for plenty. Available at 10/1, he looks exactly the sort to run well for a long way and nick a place at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Coded Welder is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent handicap profile into a race full of question marks. Macshadow Des Crai is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his age, mark and Jack Kennedy all positives. Lucy Wang is the obvious danger if ready after the absence, while Tangara Bay and Hees Dynamite also have the form to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hees Dynamite | 13/2 | 13/2 | 10/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Harbour Highway | 12/1 | 16/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Mephisto | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Oneforgonzo | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Granville Street | 28/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Ollie La Ba Ba | 28/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Camino Rock | 66/1 | 70/1 | 28/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Coded Welder | 7/1 | 5/1 | 9/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Golden Temple | 16/1 | 18/1 | 10/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Lord Ffrench | 20/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Imarajan | 12/1 | 14/1 | 9/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Andys Flame | 28/1 | 30/1 | 14/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Cornmarket | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Paul Collins | 14/1 | 10/1 | 18/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tangara Bay | 11/2 | 4/1 | 8/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lucy Wang | 4/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mighty Berkshire | 9/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Therellbguddaysyet | 28/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Macshadow Des Crai | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Clonbury Bridge | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Priory Park | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mavetherave | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
18:05 – Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
This is a proper Galway mares’ handicap: big field, plenty arriving in form, and very little room for error around here over 2m. The obvious starting points are the recent winners She’s A Fine Wine, Samba Train and Ardeen Joy, while Venusienne brings the upside of a lightly raced Mullins runner and Astelia has been knocking loudly on the door. The weight spread makes it interesting because a few smart enough mares are creeping in lower down, notably Bossy Bird and You Make Me Smile, and that usually matters in this sort of cavalry charge. It looks a strong race for the grade rather than a weak one dressed up by numbers, and I’d want something progressive rather than an exposed handicapper. Pace, position and jumping rhythm will decide plenty, but class should still tell in the straight.
Top Selections
1. Venusienne – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 0P/1-3 | Rating: 132 | Topspeed: 118
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where not all of these can still be improving. Venusienne returned from a break to win and then shaped well in third on her handicap debut, which is the sort of profile I like in a Galway heat like this. A mark of 132 looks workable judged on that Topspeed figure of 118, and the Mullins yard is hardly one to overlook in this sphere. At 9/2 she is no secret, but she still looks fairly priced given the likelihood there is more to come after only a handful of hurdle starts. She has the class to sit handy and the scope to go past them late. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bossy Bird – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Sexton | Trainer: Thomas Gibney | Form: /88-42 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 93
Bossy Bird looks the each-way value in a race where plenty of the shorter ones have to prove they can cope with Galway traffic. She has been building back into it this season, finishing fourth and then second, and that latest run suggested she is ready to strike from this sort of mark. Racing off 127 with just 144lb on her back, she is attractively weighted against some of the more fashionable names near the top of the handicap. Thomas Gibney’s mare does not need to improve bundles to hit the frame, and at 9/1 with five places on offer she makes plenty of sense as a solid each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Venusienne is the win play because she has the most convincing blend of upside and proven ability. Bossy Bird is the each-way alternative, with her recent runs and lighter weight making her very interesting in a 23-runner scramble. Dangers? Samba Train is respected after that latest win, while Astelia is too consistent to dismiss if she gets the breaks.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venusienne | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Missus Beeton | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Billie Frechette | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Samba Train | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Ardeen Joy | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Splashing Out | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Zahra Dodville | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Camlin Park | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Fratas | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Wonderfulwonderful | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Crohan Lady | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Hillhead Runner | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Two Pair | 10/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Simple Things | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Astelia | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bossy Bird | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Small Bucks | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sea Of Doubt | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Emesteraye | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Tingarran Express | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| You Make Me Smile | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Astelia |
| Adrian Wall | Cleopatra’s Needle |
18:40 – Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
This is a properly competitive Galway Plate, packed with depth and very little room for error around here. Willie Mullins throws plenty at it, Gordon Elliott is equally well armed, and Gavin Cromwell also has a major say, so the usual Festival powerhouses dominate the shape of the race. Funiculi Funicula arrives as the likely class act among the younger legs, while Nowwhatdoyouthink, Will The Wise and Downmexicoway all bring smart handicap form to the table. Then you have lurkers lower down the weights such as Ballygunner Castle and Conyers Hill, who could easily get involved if things fall right. It looks a strong renewal rather than a messy handicap, but in a 25-runner Galway Plate, luck in running and slick jumping will still decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Funiculi Funicula – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Townend | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: /3211- | Rating: 158 | Topspeed: 144
He is the one I keep coming back to. A six-year-old with form figures of /3211- is exactly the sort you want for a race like this: progressive, still unexposed over fences, and clearly thriving. A mark of 158 asks a question, but not an impossible one, especially from this yard and with Paul Townend booked. Mullins has so many darts to throw here, yet this one makes most appeal because he still looks ahead of the assessor rather than merely fairly treated. At 5/1 he is not a hidden gem, but he is still the most persuasive profile in the line-up and looks the likeliest winner if handling the Galway rough and tumble. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ballygunner Castle – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: /2F24- | Rating: 159 | Topspeed: 153
He makes plenty of each-way appeal from a racing weight of 151 in a race where that could be a real asset late on. The raw form does not scream certainty, but /2F24- in stronger company than your average handicap tells you he has been holding his own, and that 153 topspeed figure is one of the more attractive numbers in the field. He is not as sexy a profile as the stable’s market leaders, which is exactly why 11/1 catches the eye. Around Galway, a horse with enough class and a manageable burden can suddenly look very well treated, and Ballygunner Castle fits that mould. He looks a solid each-way punt with six places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Funiculi Funicula is the win play because he looks the progressive one in a race full of exposed high-class handicappers. Ballygunner Castle is the each-way option at double-figure odds, with his weight and pace figures making him interesting for a place at least. The obvious dangers are Nowwhatdoyouthink, Will The Wise and Downmexicoway, while Ol Man Dingle is another who could outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senecia | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (William Hill) |
| Three Card Brag | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (William Hill) |
| Funiculi Funicula | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Gorgeous Tom | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Will The Wise | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Jesse Evans | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ol Man Dingle | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Perceval Legallois | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Downmexicoway | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Nowwhatdoyouthink | 15/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Reverend Hubert | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Maxxum | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Nouvotic | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Buddy One | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| King Alexander | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| King Of Kingsfield | 28/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Spread Boss Ted | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Solitary Man | 18/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballygunner Castle | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Barry Lyndon | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Conyers Hill | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Jalila Moriviere | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Boston Rover | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballybawn Belter | 16/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Funiculi Funicula |
| Ian Gaughran | Nowwhatdoyouthink |
| Karl Hedley | Ol Man Dingle |
19:15 – Visit Tote26 On Course Today (Q.R.) Maiden
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
This is a typically knotty Galway qualified riders’ maiden, with a big field and more than one code feeding into it. The market has understandably latched on to Abbotsford, Daddy Long Legs and Sunny South West, all of whom arrive with obvious credentials, while Mergus Serrator gives the three-year-olds another solid hand. Abbotsford sets the standard on figures after his recent second and gets a very handy weight pull from the older horses, which matters over this trip on yielding ground. That said, these races can get messy and a few of the jumps-bred types like Kimy and Run For Mahler are the sort to outrun their prices. It looks competitive rather than deep, and positioning plus stamina will decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Abbotsford – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Finian Maguire | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 8-2 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 45
Abbotsford is the percentage call. He took a clear step forward from his debut when runner-up last time, and that piece of form leaves him with the best rating in the field as well as a very healthy Topspeed figure of 45. In a race where plenty of the older brigade have had chances in one sphere or another, the unexposed three-year-old angle is appealing, especially with only 155lb to carry. Weld knows exactly what is required around here and 11/4 is fair rather than spectacular, but he still looks the one with the most solid platform. If he progresses again for this extra yardage, he should take a lot of beating. Bet: WIN
2. Kimy – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr C Mullins | Trainer: Thomas Mullins | Form: 072 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 18
Kimy makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race full of exposed older horses and lightly raced three-year-olds. The recent second was his best effort yet and suggested this sort of test is beginning to bring him out, while the 161lb burden is a little more manageable than what some of his main rivals have to lump. He is not as flashy on the clock as the principals, but he looks the type who will keep finding when others have cried enough turning for home. At 14/1, he is exactly the sort of solid each-way punt worth chancing in a 21-runner Galway maiden. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Abbotsford is the win play because he brings the strongest recent flat maiden form and gets weight from the older horses. Kimy is the each-way alternative at a much bigger price, with enough recent promise to hit the frame. Daddy Long Legs and Sunny South West are obvious dangers, while Mergus Serrator is another who would not surprise if he got involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe Again | 200/1 | 300/1 | 300/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 300/1 (Betfair) |
| Can Happen | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Coolnagrattan | 20/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Daddy Long Legs | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Eyeeye | 66/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 150/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Glowing Account | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Home By The Sea | 33/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Hopes Are High | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Nakassama | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Silas Marner | 150/1 | 300/1 | 400/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 400/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sunny South West | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Kimy | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Run For Mahler | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Abbotsford | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Chairmanforlife | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Mergus Serrator | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| New Bay Star | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Will You Stop | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Galileo Springs | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Four Ball | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
19:50 – Tote Every Day Is A Money-Back Day Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
This is a proper Galway three-year-old handicap: deep, competitive and full of runners arriving with upward momentum. Kirkland Sioux and Johnny Soda both come here on the back of winning sequences, while Moonlit Sun is the unexposed one after scoring on just his second start. Krasimir has done little wrong all season and now gets into this off 134 despite owning the joint-highest mark in the field, which immediately makes him interesting. God Of Power has solid handicap form too, though stall 13 is no gift around here, and low draws for Mayflower, Loch Gamhna and Krasimir could prove significant if they get the breaks. It looks a race where positioning and a bit of streetcraft will matter as much as raw ability, so I’d rather side with solid recent handicap form than chase the sexy unknowns.
Top Selections
1. Krasimir – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 3-2331 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 53
He looks the percentage call in a race where plenty can be said for several. Krasimir has been knocking on the door all campaign before finally getting his head in front last time, and that form string of 3-2331 tells you he has been holding his level very well. What really catches the eye is that he races here off just 134 despite a 95 rating, so the weight setup is clearly workable. Drawn in 3, with Gary Carroll taking over for the Lyons yard, he should get a handy stalking trip around a track where that counts for plenty. At 7/1, he makes plenty of appeal as a solid win play in a race full of moving parts. Bet: WIN
2. Mayflower – 9/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Stephen Thorne | Form: 1-665 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 82
Mayflower is the one at a price who could easily outrun his market position. His recent figures do not scream obvious winner, but they came in stronger company than this and his mark of 93 still commands respect in this line-up. The inside draw in stall 1 is a major plus at Galway if Ben Coen can hold a pitch early, and his topspeed figure of 82 suggests the engine is there if things drop right. He has a bit more substance to his profile than some of the improvers lower down the weights, and 9/1 looks fair for a horse who should be much more competitive back in this sort of handicap. He’s the each-way angle. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Krasimir is the win bet because he brings the strongest blend of recent consistency, a good draw and a workable racing weight. Mayflower is the each-way punt in a 13-runner race with four places on offer, as he has the class to get involved if the inside berth works in his favour. The main dangers look to be Moonlit Sun for upside and Kirkland Sioux, who is thriving.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Moonlit Sun | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| God Of Power | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Kirkland Sioux | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Amenita | 17/2 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Johnny Soda | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Krasimir | 7/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Monvoe | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Time Bender | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Loch Gamhna | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Monoceros | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Minella Rockett | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Golddream | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Amenita |
20:20 – Bet With Tote.ie On Racing & Sports Handicap
Race Details: 2m | | Going: Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING | | mixed
A typically fiendish Galway finale, with 23 runners charging over 2m and plenty of them arriving with some sort of case. Gaoth Chuil comes here chasing a hat-trick and is the obvious one for the market to latch on to, while Cock And Bull shaped well on his return and looks poised to go very close for Emmet Mullins. Slurricane, Boxing Great and Forlio all have bits of handicap form that put them firmly in the conversation, and Willie Mullins’ Rakki is the lurking wild card now dropped into this sphere. It doesn’t look a vintage renewal, but it is a deep and highly competitive one where a good draw, a smooth trip and a bit of tactical patience will count for plenty. Tricky puzzle? Absolutely.
Top Selections
1. Cock And Bull – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Coen | Trainer: Emmet Mullins | Form: 2629-3 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 76
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive looking especially solid. That latest third suggests he has come back in good order, and his overall profile says this sort of staying handicap is well within range. A mark of 81 looks workable enough, especially as he brings one of the better Topspeed figures in the field, and stall 3 should help him avoid the usual Galway traffic problems. Emmet Mullins knows exactly how to place one in races like this, and Cock And Bull looks the percentage call at 6/1 given he has fewer questions to answer than most. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Wackestone – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 74/3- | Rating: 83 | Topspeed:
He is not the obvious one on recent evidence simply because we have not seen much of him, but that is exactly why 10/1 catches the eye in a race of this nature. Still only four, he has the scope to be better than an opening mark of 83 and his reappearance third hinted there is ability to work with. Gordon Elliott is more than capable of readying one for a valuable staying handicap, and Declan McDonogh is a notable booking for a race likely to demand a cool head. From stall 2, he could get the run of things, and that makes him a very fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cock And Bull is the win play; he looks the most reliable blend of current form, workable mark and track position. Wackestone is the each-way alternative at double-figure odds, with enough upside to outrun his price. Gaoth Chuil is an obvious danger in his hat-trick bid, while Rakki and Boxing Great are the other two I would not want to leave out of the shortlist.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cock And Bull | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Of Ireland | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Sea Eagle | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Wackestone | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Ephesus | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaoth Chuil | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Liam Swagger | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Slurricane | 17/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Black Heather | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Not Just Any Eagle | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Of Dreams | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Duke Of Leggagh | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Sign From Above | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Boxing Great | 9/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Forlio | 15/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Louiescall | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Papagei | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Rakki | 9/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sanctity Of Space | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Wahraan | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Eastmore | 10/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Ben Hur | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Papagei |
Galway Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy One | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Perceval Legallois | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Sign From Above | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Shoda | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Paul Collins | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Georgie Benson | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Mr P W Mullins | 144 | 40 | 27.78% | 59.72% |
| Patrick M O’Brien | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 35.71% |
| Conor Clarke | 10 | 2 | 20% | 40% |
| Jack Kennedy | 116 | 22 | 18.97% | 59.48% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Galway:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Thornton | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
| D K Weld | 489 | 102 | 20.86% | 49.49% |
| W P Mullins | 754 | 147 | 19.5% | 53.32% |
| Thomas Mullins | 166 | 25 | 15.06% | 38.55% |
| T M Walsh | 20 | 3 | 15% | 30% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Galway racing tips for Wednesday 29th July 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 Galway today?
The first race at Galway on Wednesday 29th July 2026 goes off at 17:05, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Galway today?
The going at Galway is reported as Jumps course – GOOD; Flat course – YIELDING.
How many races are at Galway today?
There are 7 races on the card at Galway today, running from 17:05 through to 20:20.
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