Well the last was one for the outsider backers. Happy to see Carrigmacogue pinched third at 25/1, we managed to recoup a fewquid. Ladies day was a good one, now for Ladies night. Enjoy.
6.05 Galway – Result
1. Coronea Lilly 33/1
2. Presenting Nama 50/1
3. Carrigmacogue 25/1
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| I’ve found the attheraces girls for you |
The lucky last is on the way at Galway and after the results we’ve had today we all certainly need a winner to get us out of jail. The Mullins’ dynasty have the strong favourite, Johnys Lantern, but I’m going for value and Carrigmacogue will give his all. Each/way at 33/1, risk it.
5.30 Galway – Result
1. Dusty Trail 25/1
2. Hawk Flight 14/1
3. Prospectorous 8/1
A head bobber in the penultimate race. Dusty Trail pips Hawk Flight on the line. Super finish.
“Ah Bollix! Its been Lethal for Lethal Weapon!” – John Mulligan.
Indeed it was John, he was my selection too. Although he was in the Kerry colours he ran more like a Mayo team, falling yet again.
4.50 Galway – Result
1. Overturn 6/1
2. Bahrain Storm 8/1
3. Dirar 4/1f
4. Slieveardagh 9-1
Graham Lee has ridden Overturn in super style for the McCain’s to win the Hurdle.
Lethal Weapon a faller!! Overturn leads…
They’re off and racing in the Hurdle…
“Here is one for ya. Grand Opera, currently 33/1 and if not then Lethal Weapon for AP and JP – 7/1 Cheers. John.”
“Not doing too bad so far lads, keep an eye on Fosters Cross for an e/w in the 4.50 Galway Hurdle!” – from Stephen.
Almost set for the big one, the Galway Hurdle. I’ve sided for Tony McCoy to take another big one aboard Lethal Weapon.
4.10 Galway – Result
1. Persian Gale 7/1
2. Coopers Crest 7/2f
3. Bacher Boy 10/3 2f
A highly-competitve Novices’ Hurdle is next on the card at 4.10. Coopers Crest is the 5/2 favourite but I’m going an outsider, Coole Presenting.
3.35 Galway – Result
1. Smart Striking 5/2f
2. Anam Chara 10/1 2f
3. Kardyls Hope 16/1
Running late at Galway, still time to get bets on.
The 3.35 is up next. Miranda’s Girl takes our fancy here. We need a winner and this course & distance winner will go close.
Jaysus I hope you were watching attheraces just now, five absolute stunners were picked up by the cameras – dressed as sailors. Certainly woke us up here in the office!
3.00 Galway – Result
1. Separate Ways 10/1
2. Luttrell Lady 9/2
3. Home Secretary 10/1
4. Desiganted Decoy 5/2f
Designated Decoy heads the market at 5/2 for this one….and they’re off.
John Mulligan has been in touch to say: “Just looking forward to the main event. Will it be the hat or the headgear that wins today? As for Dermot Weld, put a fiver on ten or more winners this week! Cheers.”
Thanks John. I’d say Weld is way odds-on at this stage to have ten or more winners, he only needs one more.
We still have three races before the feature event – the Galway Hurdle at 4.50 – anyone having any luck today?
2.25 Galway – Result
1. Beau Michael 4/1f
2. Armaramak 9/2
3. Adajal 11/2
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My selection for the first, Covie Lad, was unlucky as he was forced out by a faller. Armaramak has a good chance in the next, the 2.25.
1.50 Galway – Result
1. Chicago Grey 4/1 2f
2. Prince Erik 10/3f
3. Forjoetheplumber 7/1
Almost ready for the off in the first…
Okay, we’re an hour away from the first race (the Perfect Pint Beginners Chase over 2m 6f at 1.50) and I’ve sided for Andrew Lynch’s mount Covie Lad. There’s been a small squeak for him in the morning market and he can be snapped up at 6/1 at the moment.
Dermot Weld is looking to make it nine winners at the festival this week with the race favourite Prince Erik. He’ll be hard stopped and trades at 9/4.
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| Tony McCoy giving his missus a kiss after winning the Galway Plate aboard Fingeronthepulse yesterday |
We’re desperately trying to fend off a strong envious streak here in JOE Towers today as we can’t bee mixing it up at Ladies Day in Galway. Stuck in this office with four smelly, over-talkative work mates is a far cry from checking out the talent on show in Ballybrit.
And I’m not talking about the parade ring.
Anyways, we’ll endeavour to keep you entertained and up-to-speed with what happens at Day 4 of the Galway Races.
I gave you three winners yesterday – all at very good prices I might add and I’m currently doing my homework to give you the first of day. In the meantime, click here to see JOE’s Daily Double for some inside information.
