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MARK BOYLAN: Super spread of Galway winners, but could prize money be stronger?
Mark Boylan
Of the 53 races at the Galway Festival, more than two thirds offered €12,000 or less to the winner
9 August 2024 Racing News
NEWS: 'There was no domination' - Galway boss pleased by big spread of winners
A total of 30 different trainers had winners at the 2024 Galway Festival, which drew crowds of 116,374
9 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY FRIDAY: 'Tough' Eagle's Way ends Bill Durkan's wait for Ballybrit winner
The valuable Guinness Premier Handicap took centre stage on day five at the 2024 Galway Festival
GALWAY SATURDAY: Pertemps Final possible for Elliott's valuable handicap winner
The Wallpark served up his best performance yet to mow down his rivals in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle
9 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY SUNDAY: Micky Fenton notches biggest win of training career with Physique
The Co Cork-based trainer saddled his first runner in October 2022 and savoured this premier handicap victory
9 August 2024 Racing News
MARK BOYLAN: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2024 Galway Festival
As we head into the final days of the week-long Ballybrit spectacular, Mark Boylan looks back on high points and low points from the meeting so far
2 August 2024 Racing columns
GALWAY THURSDAY: Nurburgring lands Galway Hurdle in O'Brien-Slevin masterclass
A dramatic edition of the Guinness Galway Hurdle ended up being a case of one-way traffic for Nurburgring
2 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY THURSDAY: Late drama at Ballybrit with 1/6 and 1/3 defeats in-running
A host of competitive action continued at Galway on Thursday, including the Guinness Galway Hurdle
2 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY MONDAY: David Dunsdon shocks top amateurs with 50/1 strike on Sirius
There was a massive upset in the €110,000 Connacht Hotel Qualified Riders Handicap, the feature on day one of the Galway Festival
2 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY MONDAY: Our reporter's awards for performance and ride of the day
Mark Boylan looks back on a cracking start to the 2024 Galway Festival, headlined by the Connacht Hotel Qualified Riders' Handicap
2 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY WEDNESDAY: Pinkerton's Plate heroics could set up Kerry National bid
In a bunched finish to the €270,000 feature, it was the Noel Meade-trained 20/1 shot who came out on top under Donagh Meyler
2 August 2024 Racing News
GALWAY WEDNESDAY: Market movers and top training feats on day three at Ballybrit
Mark Boylan reflects on a busy day three of the 2024 Galway Festival, featuring the Tote Galway Plate
2 August 2024 Racing News