Wednesday at Galway saw both my picks come 4th. In the 6.10 Hophornbeam tracked the leaders and was in midfield at halfway. She made no impression in 6th entering the straight and despite keeping on at the same pace she did gain two places. Outback Flyer won the race by 3 1/4 lengths. In the Galway Plate Ash Tree Meadow sat 7th at halfway improving to dispute the lead from 4 out. He was 2nd soon after pressing the leader approaching the straight. He was hampered by a loose horse and came under pressure in 4th a furlong out,he held on despite keeping on at one pace. Hewick beat Darasso by 1/2 a length.
There are another 8 races at Galway on Thursday on day 4 of the Summer Festival with three highlights.
2.45: Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (Grade 3)
3: Sole Pretender: A promising horse who was a creditable 2nd behind Santa Rossa in the Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary when last seen a month ago. He definitely has more to come now back over fences and he is a big player here.
3.55: Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes.
5: Night Of Romance: A useful filly who has 2 wins from 3 runs this year. She picked up her career best in a handicap at The Curragh 33 days ago asserting herself in the closing stages. Her stable is in good form and despite going up in class she can complete her hat-trick here.
5.05: Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap.
6: Party Central: Had a bit to spare when she won a listed race at Punchestown on her last outing 93 days ago, She travelled strongly and another big field here will suit. With further progress expected she is the pick.
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