The Galway Festival 2009

The Galway Festival 2009 meeting in July has become one of the most famed race meetings in the world as is the Galway races betting and betting tips. It is attended by close to a quarter of a million people each year. The wonderful sense of fun created, coupled with the heavily backed races create an atmosphere unique to Galway. It is a joyous, fun-filled seven days where people might leave with a few less Euros than they had when they arrived but they also leave with great new experiences, new friends and a time that will never be forgotten.

The Galway Races

There are 49 races available in the Galway Festival betting held at the Galway Festival over its seven day duration, the total Prize money on offer this year is in excess of €2 million for the first time. The Blue Riband race is the famous Galway Plate, a race so central to the history of Galway races. It takes place on Wednesday, the third day of the meeting and it will be the race that attracts by far the most media attention and certainly much of the Galway Festival betting.

Galway Festival Ladies Day is on the fourth day of the Festival and it is one of the most colourful. The big race of the day is the Galway Handicap Hurdle, another race that attracts significant betting interests. Punters should take a look at our Galway Festival Free Bet Offers before taking the plunge on the race.

Over the last 20 years at the Galway Festival, one trainer has stood out above all others. He has the record number of winners here and carried on the momentum in 2008 when he had ten winners. He is a man worth following at the Festival and his name is Dermot Weld.

Visitors to Galway Festival

Over 200,000 people attended the Galway Festival in 2008 and even more is expected to attend this year. It is therefore vital that you consult the Galway Festival visitor guide for details of accommodation, tickets, local area attractions and racecourse information. Directions to Galway Racecourse can be found here.

Galway Festival Betting

Galway Races has become one of the biggest betting events in Ireland where in 2008 over 100 million Euros was laid out. Over recent years, particularly with the rise of television coverage and online betting, the Galway betting arena at the Festival has become a huge market place both on and off the course. It is for that reason that many Bookmakers are turning more and more to increasing their offers and incentives. We will also be keeping you up to date with Galway Festival tips, market movers and up to date Galway Festival Free bet offers. There will be access to a full Irish results Service.